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Casio CTK6000 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
Please keep all information for future reference.
Safety Precautions
Before trying to use the keyboard, be sure to read the
separate "Safety Precautions".
CTK6000/WK6500E1A
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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE Please keep all information for future reference. Safety Precautions Before trying to use the keyboard, be sure to read the separate “Safety Precautions”. CTK6000/WK6500E1A...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: CTK-6000/WK-6500 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Responsible party: CASIO AMERICA, INC. Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801 Telephone number: 973-361-5400...
  • Page 3 ● Any reproduction of the contents of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is prohibited. Except for your own, personal use, any other use of the contents of this manual without the consent of CASIO is prohibited under copyright laws.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Guide ... E-4 Reading the Display ...E-6 Modes...E-7 Menus...E-7 , Precautions while “Please Wait” is displayed ...E-7 Saving Settings ...E-8 Returning the Digital Keyboard to Its Factory Default Settings ...E-8 Getting Ready to Play ... E-9 Preparing the Music Stand ...E-9 Power Supply ...E-9 Connections ...
  • Page 5 Using a Memory Card... E-102 Loading and Removing a Memory Card...E-103 Entering the Card Mode ...E-103 Formatting a Memory Card...E-103 Saving Digital Keyboard Data to a Memory Card...E-104 Loading Data from a Memory Card ...E-106 To delete a file from a memory card...E-107 To rename a file on a memory card...E-107 Playing a Music File from a Memory Card...E-108 Error Messages ...E-111...

  • Page 6: General Guide

    General Guide • Illustrations in this User’s Guide show the WK-6500. L-1 - L-18 C-1 - C-13 Dial T-1 - T-8 R-1 - R-20 Back...
  • Page 7 • In this manual, the term “Digital Keyboard” refers to the CTK-6000/WK-6500. • This manual uses the numbers and names below to refer to buttons and controllers. • The following explains the meanings of the # and $ symbols that appear on the product console and with the key names below.

  • Page 8: Reading The Display

    General Guide Reading the Display This section explains the contents of the Digital Keyboard’s display screen.  Detailed information area This area displays a variety of information while the Digital Keyboard is being used. Use this area to confirm proper operation when changing values, when selecting a menu item, and when performing other operations.

  • Page 9: Modes

    Modes Your Digital Keyboard has three modes: a rhythm mode, a card mode, and a song sequencer mode. The currently selected mode is shown as an indicator on the display. Card mode C-7 (CARD) or C-7 (CARD) button R-15 (EXIT) button Rhythm mode C-3 (SONG C-3 (SONG SEQUENCER) or...

  • Page 10: Saving Settings

    General Guide Saving Settings Your Digital Keyboard is equipped with a song sequencer and other features that you can use to store data you create. This stored data is retained even when the Digital Keyboard is turned off. However, the tone, rhythm, and other settings you configure on the Digital Keyboard’s console normally are returned to their initial power on defaults whenever you turn off power.

  • Page 11: Getting Ready To Play

    Getting Ready to Play Preparing the Music Stand Power Supply Prepare a household power outlet or batteries. • Be sure to comply with the separate “Safety Precautions”. Incorrect use of this product creates the risk of electric shock and fire. •...
  • Page 12 Getting Ready to Play Using Batteries You can use six D-size batteries for power. • Use alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries. Never use oxyride or any other nickel based batteries. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the Digital Keyboard. Load six D-size batteries into the battery compartment.

  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Connecting Headphones Using headphones cuts off output from the built-in speakers, which means you can practice playing even late at night without disturbing others. • Be sure to turn down the volume level before connecting headphones. T-4 (PHONES) jack •...

  • Page 14: Connecting Audio Equipment Or An Amplifier

    INPUT 2 • You can get information about accessories that are sold separately for this product from the CASIO catalog available from your retailer, and from the CASIO website at the following URL. http://world.casio.com/ ...

  • Page 15: Selecting And Playing A Tone

    Selecting and Playing a Tone L-14 L-14 L-17 L-17 L-15 L-15 To turn on Digital Keyboard power Rotate the L-2 (MAIN VOLUME) knob towards MIN to set the volume to a low level. Referring to “Connections” (page E-11), connect headphones, amplifier, or other device. Use the L-1 (POWER) button to turn on power.

  • Page 16: Listening To Demo Tunes

    Selecting and Playing a Tone ■ To disable Auto Power Off While the Digital Keyboard is turned on, press the L-1 (POWER) button to turn it off. While holding down the L-4 ([A] POPS/ROCK/ DANCE) button, press the L-1 (POWER) button to turn on the Digital Keyboard.

  • Page 17: Layering And Splitting Tones

    Now you can play on the keyboard using the tone you selected. • You also can use the R-14 (–, +) buttons to select a demo tune. Holding down either button will scroll through tone numbers at high speed. Pressing both of the R-14 (–, +) buttons at the same time will select tone 001 in the currently selected group.
  • Page 18 Selecting and Playing a Tone To layer two tones Refer to the separate “Appendix” to look up the group(s) and numbers of the two tones (UPPER 1 part tone and UPPER 2 part tone) you want to use. Check to make sure that the @ and A indicators are not on the display.
  • Page 19 To specify the keyboard split point While holding down the R-19 (SPLIT) button, press the keyboard key that you want to be the leftmost key in the right side (UPPER 1 part) range. LOWER part UPPER 1 part Split point •...

  • Page 20: Raising And Lowering Keyboard Tuning (Transpose

    Selecting and Playing a Tone Raising and Lowering Keyboard Tuning (Transpose) The transpose feature lets you raise or lower the overall tuning of the keyboard in semitone steps. You can use this feature to adjust keyboard tuning to a key that better matches a vocalist, another musical instrument, etc.

  • Page 21: Using The Metronome

    Using the Metronome Press the L-10 (METRONOME) button. • This will start the metronome. • The display will show the tempo along with a count of the measures and beats since you started the metronome. Tempo Press the L-10 (METRONOME) button again to stop the metronome.

  • Page 22: Using The Pitch Bend Wheel

    Selecting and Playing a Tone ■ To adjust the tempo by tapping a beat While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button, tap the L-12 (TAP) button four times at the speed (tempo) you want to set. • The first tap of the L-12 (TAP) button will cause the display shown below to appear.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Temperament And Fine Tuning Its Scale

    Selecting a Temperament and Fine Tuning Its Scale Use the scale function to select one of the 17 preset temperaments (tunings) for the built-in sound source. You also can fine tune each note of a scale (from C to B) in one-cent units.
  • Page 24 Selecting and Playing a Tone When you are finished, press the R-15 (EXIT) button twice. • This will return to the screen that was displayed before you displayed the scale screen. • The root note setting you specify here is retained, even if you later change to a different preset temperament.

  • Page 25: Playing Arpeggio Phrases Automatically (Arpeggiator

    Playing Arpeggio Phrases Automatically (Arpeggiator) With the arpeggiator, you can play various arpeggios and other phrases automatically by simply pressing keys on the keyboard. You can select from a number of different arpeggiator options, including playing arpeggios from a chord, playing various phrases automatically, and more.

  • Page 26: Using Auto Accompaniment

    Using Auto Accompaniment L-4 L-9 L-4 L-9 L-4 - L-9 L-11 L-11 L-12 L-12 L-13 L-13 L-14 L-14 L-16 L-16 L-15 L-15 With Auto Accompaniment, simply select the accompaniment rhythm you want and the matching accompaniment (drums, guitar, etc.) will play automatically when you play a chord with your left hand.
  • Page 27 Play other chords with your left hand as you play the melody with your right hand. • You can use “CASIO Chord” or other simplified chord fingering modes to play chords. For details, see “Selecting a Chord Fingering Mode” in the following section.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Chord Fingering Mode

    Fingered 2 : Unlike Fingered 1, 6th input is not possible with Fingered 3 : Unlike Fingered 1, this mode allows input of ■ CASIO Chord With “CASIO Chord”, you can use simplified fingerings to play the four types of chords described below. Major Chords...

  • Page 29: Modifying Auto Accompaniment Patterns

    Modifying Auto Accompaniment Patterns There are six different Auto Accompaniment patterns, shown below. You can switch between patterns during accompaniment play and even modify patterns. Use buttons L-13 through L-16 to select the pattern you want. L-13 L-13 L-14 L-14 L-15 L-15 Intro *...

  • Page 30: Using Auto Harmonize

    Using Auto Accompaniment Using Auto Harmonize Auto harmonize lets you add harmony to melody notes you play with your right hand. You can select any one of 12 Auto harmonize settings. To play using auto harmonize Hold down the R-18 (AUTO HARMONIZE/ ARPEGGIATOR) button until the type selection screen shown below appears on the display.

  • Page 31: Using The Rhythm Editor

    To turn off auto harmonize, press the R-18 (AUTO HARMONIZE/ARPEGGIATOR) button again. • This causes the pointer indicator next to AUTO HARMONIZE to disappear. Using the Rhythm Editor You can use the rhythm editor to modify a built-in Auto Accompaniment rhythm and create an original “user rhythm” of your own.
  • Page 32 Using Auto Accompaniment Edit the selected accompaniment pattern instrument part as desired. • While performing the procedure below, you can press the L-17 (START/STOP) button and perform repeat playback of only the accompaniment pattern you are editing. Each press of the L-17 (START/STOP) button starts or stops playback.
  • Page 33 After everything is the way you want, press the R-16 (ENTER) button. • This displays a screen for specifying the destination user rhythm number and rhythm name. Destination user rhythm number Rhythm name Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select the destination user rhythm number you want.

  • Page 34: Applying Effects To A Sound

    Applying Effects to a Sound You can apply a variety of different acoustic effects to the sounds produced by the Digital Keyboard. The built-in effects include a wide variety of variations that give you access to a selection of general digital effects. •...
  • Page 35 ■ DSP Effect Mode Configuration The DSP effect mode is enabled while “DSP” is selected for the “Chorus/DSP”effect parameter. DSP and reverb can be used in the DSP effect mode. Part A01-A16, B01-B16 Part Volume/Pan Tone Generator Reverb Send External Input Part Volume/Pan Mic In Reverb Send...

  • Page 36: Selecting An Effect

    Applying Effects to a Sound Selecting an Effect Effects are divided among different types (reverb, chorus, DSP), so first you need to use the procedure below to select an effect type. To add reverb to sounds While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button, press the C-5 (EFFECT) button.
  • Page 37 To add the chorus effect to sounds While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button, press the C-5 (EFFECT) button to display the effect setting screen. If you want, use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the thick brackets (%) to the “DSP Disable”setting, and then use the R-14 (–, +) buttons to change the setting to “on”.
  • Page 38 Applying Effects to a Sound To use a DSP While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button, press the C-5 (EFFECT) button to display the effect setting screen. • Check to make sure that the “DSP Disable” setting is “oFF”. If it is “on”, change it to “oFF”. Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the thick brackets (%) to “Chorus/DSP”.

  • Page 39: Creating A User Dsp

    Creating a User DSP You can create a user DSP by editing one of the built-in preset DSPs. User DSP Numbers DSP areas numbered 101 through 200 are for storage of user DSPs. You can have up to 100 user DSPs stored in memory at one time.
  • Page 40 Applying Effects to a Sound Press the R-14 (YES) button. • This displays a screen for specifying the destination user DSP number and DSP name. Destination user DSP number DSP name Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select the destination user DSP number you want.

  • Page 41: Using The Mixer

    Using the Mixer Mixer Overview The sound source of this Digital Keyboard is capable of sounding up to 32 individual parts simultaneously. Each part can be controlled individually, and each part can be configured to sound a different musical instrument. Different tones can be assigned to each part when using layer and split to sound multiple tones at the same time, and to sound multiple instruments at the same time with Auto...

  • Page 42: Mixer Operation

    Using the Mixer Mixer Operation To change mixer parameters Press the C-5 (MIXER) button. • This causes the mixer screen to appear. Currently selected setting (MASTER, DSP, MIC/INST, or A01 to A16/B01 to B16) Parameter/Setting value Currently selected setting part (when currently selected setting is A01 to A16/B01 to B16) Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select the mixer parameter you want to change.
  • Page 43 To initialize all mixer parameters • For details about how initial default settings are configured when you perform the following procedure, see “Parameter List” (page E-127). While the mixer screen is displayed, hold down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button as you press the C-13 (MENU) button.

  • Page 44: Mixer Parameter Settings

    Using the Mixer Mixer Parameter Settings The tables below show the parameters that can be configured on the mixer screen. The settings marked with an asterisk (*) in the “Setting Range” column are initial defaults. MASTER Parameters MASTER parameters include items for adjusting the volume level, pan position, and other settings that are applied globally to all parts.
  • Page 45 MIC/INST Parameters (WK-6500 Only) The MIC/INST parameters include microphone input (input via T-7 (MIC IN) jack) related settings. Parameter Name Part Specifies if sound input via a microphone should be output (on) or not output (Mic/Inst Enable) (oFF). Volume Specifies the volume level of sound input via a microphone. (Mic/Inst Volume) Specifies the stereo pan position of sound input via a microphone.

  • Page 46: Part Parameters

    Using the Mixer Part Parameters Part parameters include setting items that can be adjusted for parts A01 through A16 and B01 through B16. Parameter Name TONE Specifies a tone for each part. When configuring this parameter, you can use the (Part Tone) buttons from R-1 ([A] PIANO) through R-12 ([L] USER TONES) to select a tone group.

  • Page 47: Using The Tone Editor

    Using the Tone Editor You can create a user tone by editing one of the built-in preset tones. Tone Creation Overview The preset tones built into this Digital Keyboard consist of a number of parameters. To create a user tone, you first recall a preset tone (A:001 to K:128) and then modify its parameters to change it to your own original tone.

  • Page 48: Creating A User Tone

    Using the Tone Editor • Cutoff Frequency The cutoff frequency is a parameter for adjusting timbre by cutting any frequency that is higher than a specific frequency. A larger cutoff frequency produces a brighter (harder) timbre, while a smaller frequency produces a darker (softer) timbre. Level Cutoff frequency (3) Tone Pitch Parameters...
  • Page 49 To save a rhythm after you edit it, hold down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button as you press the C-13 (MENU) button. • This displays the tone editor menu. Press the R-16 (ENTER) button. • This displays a screen for specifying the destination user tone number and tone name.

  • Page 50: Tone Parameter Settings

    Using the Tone Editor Tone Parameter Settings The table below shows the parameters that can be configured on the tone editor screen. For information about each parameter, also refer to “Tone Creation Overview” (page E-45). The settings marked with an asterisk (*) in the “Setting Range” column are initial defaults. Parameter Name AttackTime Specifies the time until a note starts to sound after a key is pressed.
  • Page 51 Parameter Name DSP On Off Specifies whether DSP should be applied (on) or not applied (oFF) to notes. (DSP On/Off) The following four settings become enabled when “on” is selected for this setting. Specifies the DSP to be applied to tones using DSP numbers (001 to 100: Preset DSPs;...

  • Page 52: Music Presets

    Music Presets L-4 L-9 L-4 L-9 L-4 - L-9 L-14 L-14 L-16 L-16 L-15 L-15 L-17 L-17 Using Music Presets Music presets provide one-touch access to Auto Accompaniment, tone, reverb, and other settings that are configured in accordance with preset chord progressions. A total of 305 presets let you easily configure the keyboard for a wide variety of different musical styles.
  • Page 53 Use the buttons from L-4 ([A] POPS/ROCK/ DANCE) to L-9 ([F] USER RHYTHMS) to select a music preset group. • The L-9 ([F] USER RHYTMS) button is for the user preset group. For details, see “Creating a User Preset” (page E-54). Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to scroll through the music preset numbers until the one you want is displayed.
  • Page 54 Music Presets Music Preset Settings The settings listed in the table below are recalled when a music preset is selected. • Except for the chord progression, all of the settings can be modified after a music preset is selected. Refer to the information noted in the “Go here for more information”...
  • Page 55 To change music preset Auto Accompaniment settings While the music preset screen is displayed, you can use the L-18 (ACCOMP ON/OFF) button to change Auto Accompaniment settings. • Each press of the L-18 (ACCOMP ON/OFF) button cycles through settings as shown below. Setting Preset chord progression Normal Auto Accompaniment...

  • Page 56: Creating A User Preset

    Music Presets Creating a User Preset User Preset Numbers Preset areas numbered F:001 through F:050 are for storage of user presets. You can have up to 50 user presets stored in memory at one time. You can recall a stored user preset after pressing the L-9 ([F] USER RHYTHMS) button.
  • Page 57 Use the R-17 (y) button to move the 0 to “Store” and then press the R-16 (ENTER) button. • This displays a screen for specifying the destination user preset number and name. Save destination user preset number User preset name Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select the destination user preset number you want.
  • Page 58 Music Presets Timing Setting and Chord Progression Playback This section explains how chord progressions are played in accordance with the “Timing” (Timing set) settings in step 5 under “To create and save a user preset” (page E-54). Note that this setting affects playback only. It does not change the chord progression data.
  • Page 59 • 3/4 Plays chords measure-by-measure at a timing that is 3/4 times that of the recording. This setting is best for use with a 6/8 time rhythm. Playing back a chord progression like that shown for “Half” above while “3/4” is specified results in the progression shown below. 3/4 Playback when a 4/4 time rhythm is assigned to the user preset Measure Beat...

  • Page 60: Editing A Chord Progression

    Music Presets Editing a Chord Progression You can modify the preset chord progression and save it as a user preset, or you can create a new chord progression from scratch and save it. Chord Progression Editing Flow Perform steps 1 through 4 under “To perform using a music preset”...
  • Page 61 To modify recorded chord data Perform steps 1 through 4 of the procedure under “Chord Progression Editing Flow” on page E-58. Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the cursor to the chord you want to edit. • You can use the L-15 (dFF) and L-14 (sREW) buttons to move the cursor by measure-by-measure.
  • Page 62 Music Presets Specify the location of the new chord insert as a number of beats after the current cursor position. To specify this number of beats after the current cursor position: 4 beats 2 beats 1 beat 1/2 beat 1/4 beat •...
  • Page 63 To perform menu operations Perform steps 1 through 4 of the procedure under “Chord Progression Editing Flow” on page E-58. While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button, press the C-13 (MENU) button. This displays a screen like the one shown below.

  • Page 64: Saving Keyboard Setups To Registration Memory

    Saving Keyboard Setups to Registration Memory Registration memory lets you store Digital Keyboard setups (tone, rhythm, etc.) for instant recall whenever you need them. • For information about items that can be part of a registration setup, see “Parameter List” (page E-127). •...

  • Page 65: To Save A Setup To Registration Memory

    To save a setup to registration memory Configure the tone, rhythm, and other settings you want to include in the setup. Press the C-8 (BANK) button to select the bank you want. • Each press of the C-8 (BANK) button cycles through the bank numbers.

  • Page 66: Using The Song Sequencer

    Using the Song Sequencer L-13 L-13 L-15 L-15 L-14 L-14 L-17 L-17 You can use the song sequencer to record keyboard play (including Auto Accompaniment), or to record individual parts (multi-track recording) and combine them into a final song. After recording data, you can edit each individual note (event). You can have up to five recorded songs (approximately 12,000 notes total) stored in memory at the same time.
  • Page 67 Press the C-4 (RECORD) button. • The button will start flashing and the EASY REC screen shown below will appear on the display. Song area number Arrows (e) will indicate all the parts in Group A. This indicates the Digital Keyboard is currently in system track (page E-66) record standby.

  • Page 68: What You Can Do With The Song Sequencer

    Using the Song Sequencer To use EASY REC to record a performance using a music preset Perform steps 1 through 4 under “To perform using a music preset” (page E-50). Press the C-4 (RECORD) button. • The button will start flashing and the EASY REC screen will appear on the display.
  • Page 69 System Track and Track 01 through 16 Common Recording Content ■ Recording Start • Note settings • Rhythm selection • Tempo setting • Scale setting • The mixer settings below – All part parameters from A04 through A07 and B01 through B16 (Excluding part on/off) –...

  • Page 70: Recording Individual Tracks

    Using the Song Sequencer Recording Individual Tracks This section explains how to record to the system track and how to record to Tracks 01 through 16. For details about track configuration and what is recorded to each track, see “What you can do with the song sequencer”...
  • Page 71 Start playing something on the keyboard. • Recording starts automatically when you perform any one of the following operations. – Playing on the keyboard – Pressing the L-13 (INTRO), L-14 (NORMAL/ FILL-IN), or L-15 (VARIATION/FILL-IN) button – Pressing the L-17 (START/STOP) button. To input one or more rests before starting recording, press the L-17 (START/STOP) button to start recording, and then start keyboard play at the point you want.
  • Page 72 Using the Song Sequencer Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select a track (Track 01 through Track 16). Configure panel settings as required for your performance. • Configure the following settings: tone selection, tempo, mixer settings, etc. For details about settings that can be configured, see “Recording Start”...
  • Page 73 To clear the content of a single track immediately after recording it While the song sequencer mode initial screen is on the display after track recording is complete, hold down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button as you press the C-13 (MENU) button. •...

  • Page 74: Using Panel Record To Rewrite Song Header Settings

    Using the Song Sequencer Mixer Settings in the Song Sequencer Mode You can access the mixer during playback, playback standby, or record standby (C-4 (RECORD) button flashing), or while recording is in progress (C-4 (RECORD) button lit). Press the C-5 (MIXER) button to display the mixer screen. To return to the song sequencer mode screen, press the C-5 (MIXER) button again or press the R-15 (EXIT) button.

  • Page 75: Playing A Recorded Song

    Use the R-17 (y) button to move the 0 to “PanelRecord”. Press the R-16 (ENTER) button. In response to the “Sure?” message that appears, press the R-14 (YES) button to execute the panel record operation or the R-14 (NO) button to cancel. Playing a Recorded Song This section explains how to perform the following operations on songs recorded in the song sequencer mode.
  • Page 76 Using the Song Sequencer To play back a particular part alone Press the C-3 (SONG SEQUENCER) button to enter the song sequencer mode. Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select a song area number. Press the C-5 (MIXER) button to display the mixer screen.

  • Page 77: Editing A Song

    To stop playback, press the L-17 (START/STOP) button. • Pressing the R-15 (EXIT) button without pressing the R-16 (ENTER) button in step 4 above will cancel the phrase setting operation and close the locator screen. • The start point and end point specified on the locator screen by the above operation will be displayed as the initial default values when you display the screen of editing the next event.
  • Page 78 Using the Song Sequencer To clear a song Perform the procedure under “To start a song editor operation” on page E-75 to display the song editor menu, with the 0 located at “Clear”. Press the R-16 (ENTER) button. • This displays the “Clear Song” screen. Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to specify the song area number you want to clear.
  • Page 79 To delete a specific measure from a song Perform the procedure under “To start a song editor operation” on page E-75 to display the song editor menu. Use the R-17 (t, y) button to move the 0 to “DeleteMeas.” and then press the R-16 (ENTER) button.
  • Page 80 Using the Song Sequencer To extract system track recorded content to track 04 through 07 or 09 through 16 As explained in detail under “Songs, tracks, and parts” (page E-66), the system track is an individual track, while the keyboard play and Auto Accompaniment data are recorded individually to multiple parts (A04 through A07, A09 through A16).

  • Page 81: Editing A Track

    Editing a Track The following operations are supported during track (system track, Tracks 01 through 16) editing. • Clearing a single track • Copying one track to another track (Tracks 01 through 16 only) • Combining two tracks into a single track (Tracks 01 through 16 only) To start a track editor operation Press the C-3 (SONG SEQUENCER) button to...
  • Page 82 Using the Song Sequencer To copy one track to another track (Tracks 01 through 16 only) Perform the procedure under “To start a track editor operation” on page E-79 to display the track editor menu. Use the R-17 (t, y) button to move the 0 to “Copy”...

  • Page 83: Editing Events

    After everything is the way you want, press the R-16 (ENTER) button. • If the destination track does not contain recorded data, combination of the tracks starts immediately. • If the destination track already contains recorded data, the confirmation message shown below appears asking if you want to overwrite the existing data.
  • Page 84 Using the Song Sequencer Event Types and Screen Content The event editor screen displays the individual events that make up a song as values and characters as shown in the sample screen below. Event being edited (selected event) (Center of screen) Cursor (solid line) Events before (previous event) and after (following event) the current event...
  • Page 85 ■ Event Data List The following table shows the event types that correspond to the abbreviations that appear on the display, as well as the parameters of each event type and setting ranges. • “  display” and “  display”...
  • Page 86 Using the Song Sequencer ■ System Track Events Event Type  display Event Name TnU1 UPPER 1 Tone TnU2 UPPER 2 Tone TnLo LOWER Tone TnHm Auto Harmonize Tone Chord Rhythm Rctl Rhythm Controller Accompaniment Part APrt On/Off Layr Layer On/Off Shft Octave Shift Splt...
  • Page 87 Event Type  display Event Name RSnd Part Reverb Send CSnd Part Chorus Send DspL Part DSP Line AVol Accomp Volume AScl Accomp Scale *1 A chord event is not displayed as the event name at position 2, but rather as the chord root (C, etc.) *2 See “Fingering Guide”...
  • Page 88 Using the Song Sequencer To select the types of events that appear on the Event Editor screen (View Select) Perform the procedure under “To start an event editor operation” on page E-81. Use R-17 (i) button to display page three of the event editor menu, with the 0 located at “ViewSelect”.
  • Page 89 To delete all events in a track Display the event editor screen of the track that includes the events you want to delete. • See “To select a track for editing” (page E-85). While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button, press the C-13 (MENU) button to display the event editor menu.
  • Page 90 Using the Song Sequencer To insert an event Display the event editor screen of the track where you want to insert the event. • See “To select a track for editing” (page E-85). Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the cursor to the position where you want to insert an event.
  • Page 91 Press the C-10 (COPY) button. • This displays the “Copy” screen. • If you have already specified a range using the locator screen (page E-74), that range will be displayed on the range specification screen.  Copy destination point  Copy source range (start point - end point) Use the R-17 (u, i) button to move the cursor, and then use the dial or R-14 (–, +)
  • Page 92 Using the Song Sequencer To quantize all note events in a track Display the event editor screen of the track you want to quantize. • See “To select a track for editing” (page E-85). Press the C-11 (QUANTIZE) button. • This displays the “Quantize” screen. Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to change the setting in the thick brackets (%) to “All”.
  • Page 93 Deleting Pitch Bender Events You can use the procedures in this section to delete all pitch bender events from a track or from a specific range in a track. • To delete individual pitch bender events, perform the operation under “To delete an individual event” (page E-86).
  • Page 94 Using the Song Sequencer To adjust the velocity value of a note event Display the event editor screen of the track you want to edit. • See “To select a track for editing” (page E-85). Depending on the type of adjustment you want make, perform one of the operations below.
  • Page 95 To adjust the gate time value of a note event Perform steps 1 through 5 under “To adjust the velocity value of a note event” on page E-92. In step 4, select “GatetimeMod.” instead of “VelocityMod.”. Press the R-16 (ENTER) button. •...

  • Page 96: Directly Inputting Note Events (Step Input

    Using the Song Sequencer To insert a beat event Perform steps 1 and 2 under “To delete a beat event” (page E-93). Move the cursor to the beat event that comes immediately before the location where you want to insert a new beat event. Press the C-9 (INSERT) button.
  • Page 97 Use buttons R-1 (5) to R-4 (•) and buttons R-7 (6) to R-10 (,) to specify the length of the note you want to input. • For information about how to specify note lengths, see step 4 under “To insert an event” (page E-88). •...

  • Page 98: Using The Function Menu

    Using the Function Menu The function menu contains items for tuning and touch adjustments, local on/off, and other global settings that need to be changed by you relatively infrequently. It also includes some memory card operations (format, etc.). Using the Function Menu This section explains function menu operations.

  • Page 99: Function Menu Settings

    To exit the function menu, press the R-13 (FUNCTION) button or R-15 (EXIT) button. • Note that all function menu settings you configure are returned to their initial defaults whenever you turn off the Digital Keyboard. You can configure the Digital Keyboard so it remembers its latest settings or to apply predetermined default settings each time you turn it on.
  • Page 100 Using the Function Menu ArpegSpeed (Arpeggiator Speed) Specifies how many times notes or chords should sound within one beat for arpeggio phrases played by the arpeggiator (page E-23). 1, 2, 2S, 3, 4 , 4S, 6, 8 The setting value indicates the number of times within one beat.
  • Page 101 Volume (Volume) Group • For details about “parts” mentioned here, see “How Parts are Organized” (page E-39). AccompVol. (Auto Accompaniment Volume) Adjusts the Auto Accompaniment volume level (master volume of parts A09 through A16). This setting does not affect the keyboard volume level (parts A01 through A03). 000 - 115 - 127 SongVol.
  • Page 102 Using the Function Menu AutoResume (Auto Resume) Specifies whether the Digital Keyboard should remember its setup when turned off and restore it the next time it is turned : Restores power on defaults when power is turned on. on : Remembers setup when power is turned off and restores it when power is turned back on.
  • Page 103 ■ To initialize all data and settings (or parameter settings only) Press the R-13 (FUNCTION) button to display the function menu. Use the R-17 (i, y) buttons to move the 0 to “General” and then press the R-16 (ENTER) button. Use the R-17 (i, y) buttons to move the 0 to “Initialize”...

  • Page 104: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card You can save Digital Keyboard user area data to a memory card and load data from a memory card to Digital Keyboard memory. You also can play music files (MIDI files) stored on a memory card on the Digital Keyboard. •...

  • Page 105: Loading And Removing A Memory Card

    Loading and Removing a Memory Card • A memory card must be positioned correctly when being loaded into the Digital Keyboard. Trying to force an improperly oriented memory card into the slot can damage the memory card and the slot. With the top of the memory card facing upwards (so you can see it), carefully insert it into the Digital Keyboard’s SD card slot (T-1)

  • Page 106: Saving Digital Keyboard Data To A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the 0 to “CardFormat”. Press the R-16 (ENTER) button. • This will cause the confirmation message “Sure?” to appear. Press the R-14 (YES) button to format the memory card or the R-14 (NO) button to cancel. •...
  • Page 107 Press the R-17 (y) button to change to the “Xxxx Save” screen. • To save a song sequencer song in SMF format, press the R-17 (y) button one more time here to display the “Seq SmfSave” screen. You can switch between the “Xxxx Load”, “Seq Save”, and “Seq SmfSave”...

  • Page 108: Loading Data From A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card Loading Data from a Memory Card • Make sure that all of the data you want to load is in the MUSICDAT folder on the memory card. To load data to Digital Keyboard memory from a memory card Insert the memory card into the card slot.

  • Page 109: To Delete A File From A Memory Card

    To delete a file from a memory card Insert the memory card into the card slot. Press the C-7 (CARD) button to enter the card mode. While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button, press the C-13 (MENU) button. • This displays the function menu “Play/CardUtl” screen. Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the 0 to “FileDelete”...

  • Page 110: Playing A Music File From A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card L-13 L-13 L-14 L-14 L-16 L-16 L-15 L-15 L-17 L-17 Playing a Music File from a Memory Card You can use the Digital Keyboard to play music files you saved to a memory card with your computer. •...
  • Page 111 Turning Off One Hand Part and Playing the Other Hand Part on the Keyboard (Part Off) When playing a music file of a piano piece that has the left hand and the right hand parts recorded in separate MIDI channels, you can turn off playback of one of the parts and play it on the keyboard along with playback of the other part.
  • Page 112 Using a Memory Card Playing on the Keyboard Along with Playback of a Music File on a memory card You can perform the following operations and play on the keyboard along with playback of a music file on a memory card.

  • Page 113: Error Messages

    Error Messages Display Message Format 1. The current memory card format is not compatible with this Digital Keyboard. 2. The memory card capacity is greater than 32GB. 3. You are trying to use an SDXC card. 4. There is something wrong with the memory card. Card Full There is not enough room available on the memory card.

  • Page 114: Connecting To A Computer

    Start up your computer’s music software. Configure the music software settings to select one of the following as the MIDI device. CASIO USB-MIDI : (For Windows 7, Windows Vista, Mac OS X) USB Audio Device : (For Windows XP) • For information about how to select the MIDI device, see the user documentation that comes with the music software you are using.

  • Page 115: Storing And Loading Digital Keyboard Memory Data

    Digital Keyboard memory to a computer for storage. You also can load Auto Accompaniment data you download from the CASIO website to the Digital Keyboard, which greatly expands the Auto Accompaniment patterns available to you. A special Data Manager application is required in order to transfer data to and from the Digital Keyboard.

  • Page 116: Reference

    Reference Troubleshooting Symptom Included Accessories I can’t find something that should be included with the product. Power Requirements Power will not turn on. The Digital Keyboard outputs a loud sound and then suddenly powers down. The Digital Keyboard suddenly powers down after a few minutes.
  • Page 117 Symptom Notes keep sounding, without stopping. Some notes are cut off while they are playing. The volume or tone setting I configured has changed. Output volume does not change even though I change my keyboard pressure. In certain keyboard ranges, the volume and tone quality sound are slightly different from those in other keyboard ranges.

  • Page 118: Specifications

    Reference Specifications Models Keyboard Touch Response Maximum Polyphony Tones Built-in Tones User Tones Functions Reverb Chorus Preset DSP User DSP Metronome Beats per Measure Tempo Range Auto Accompaniment Built-in Rhythms User Rhythms Demo Songs Registration Song Sequencer Keyboard Play Memory Capacity Mixer Other Functions Transpose...
  • Page 119 Inputs/Outputs USB port Sustain/Assignable jack Phones jack Line Out R, L/MONO jacks Audio In jack Mic In jack (WK-6500 only) Power Jack Power Supply Batteries Battery Life AC Adaptor Auto Power Off Speakers Power Consumption Dimensions Weight • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. TYPE B Standard jack (sustain, sostenuto, soft, start/stop) Stereo standard jack...

  • Page 120: Operating Precautions

    Reference Operating Precautions Be sure to read and observe the following operating precautions. ■ Location Avoid the following locations for this product. • Areas exposed to direct sunlight and high humidity • Areas subjected to temperature extremes • Near a radio, TV, video deck, or tuner The above devices will not cause malfunction of the product, but the product can cause interference in the audio or video of a nearby device.

  • Page 121: Dsp Effect List

    DSP Effect List Preset DSP List The table below shows the preset DSPs that can be selected by the procedure under “To use a DSP” (page E-36). • The “Number” column shows DSP numbers, while the “Screen Name” shows the DSP name that appears on the display. •...
  • Page 122 Reference DSP Type List All of the Digital Keyboard’s preset DSPs belong to one of the DSP types shown in the table below. When creating a user DSP (page E-37) or when using the tone editor (page E-45) to edit the DSP applied to a tone, you need to select one of the DSP types in the table.
  • Page 123 DSP Parameter List ■ Single Type DSP Parameters 01: Wah This is a “wah” effect that can automatically affect the frequency using an LFO. Parameters and Value Ranges: 1 :Resonance (0 to 127) Adjusts the strength of resonance. 2 :Manual (0 to 127) Adjusts the wah filter reference frequency.
  • Page 124 Reference 08: Flanger Applies wildly pulsating and metallic reverberation to sounds. LFO waveform is selectable. Parameters and Value Ranges: 1 :LFO Rate (0 to 127) Adjusts the LFO rate. 2 :LFO Depth (0 to 127) Adjusts the LFO depth. 3 :LFO Waveform (sin, tri, random) Selects the LFO waveform.
  • Page 125 14: Lo-Fi Applies various types of noise to the input signal to reproduce a retro Lo-Fi sound. Includes wow and flutter for rotational fluctuation like that in tapes and records, a Noise 1 generator that generates continual FM radio type, and a Noise 2 generator that generates record play types scratch noise.

  • Page 126: Fingering Guide

    Reference Fingering Guide Fingered 1, Fingered 2 Chords Cdim Caug Csus4 Csus2 C7sus4 Cadd9 Cmadd9 CmM7 Cdim7 *1 *3 *2 *3 *1 With Fingered 2, interpreted as Am7. *2 With Fingered 2, interpreted as Am7 b 5. *3 Inverted form not supported in some cases. E-124 Fingered 3, Full Range Chords In addition to the chords that can be fingered with Fingered 1...
  • Page 127 Reference E-125...

  • Page 128: Assigning A Midi Channel To Each Part

    Reference Assigning a MIDI Channel to Each Part The following shows the relationship between MIDI IN and MIDI OUT channels and each part. MIDI Channel This part: *1 The A01 part MIDI OUT channel depends on the keybaord channel setting. For details, see “KeyboardCh (Keyboard Channel)” (page E-99).

  • Page 129: Parameter List

    Parameter List To check this setting item: Setting items that are always saved when power is turned off Setting items stored in registration memory (page E-62) When “on” is selected for the “AutoResume (Auto Resume)” setting (page E-100), setting items that are restored to those in effect the last time power was turned off Items that are stored as “Default (Default Settings)”...
  • Page 132 This recycle mark indicates that the packaging conforms to the environmental protection legislation in Germany. MA1007-A Printed in China CTK6000/WK6500E1A...

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