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Casio WK-3000 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE WK3100-E-1 WK3100_e_cover.p65 04.3.26, 0:10 PM...
  • Page 2 • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. • The product is not intended for children under 3 years. • Use only CASIO AD-12 adaptor. • The AC adaptor is not a toy. • Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO electronic musical instrument. • Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual. • Please keep all information for future reference. Symbols Various symbols are used in this user’s guide and on...
  • Page 4 • Never twist or stretch the cord. • Should the electric cord or plug become damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider. WK3100_e_01-09.p65 G Never touch the AC adapter while your hands are wet.
  • Page 5 Plastic Bags Never place the plastic bag the product comes in over your head or in your mouth. Doing so creates the risk of suffocation. Particular care concerning this precaution is required where small children are present. Keep off of the product and stand.* Climbing onto the product or stand can cause it to tip over or become damaged.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Location Avoid the following locations for this product. Such locations create the risk of fire and electric shock. • Areas subject to high humidity or large amounts of dust • In food preparation areas or other areas subject to oil smoke •...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ❐ Flash Memory Built-in Flash memory lets you expand your selection of tones and rhythms by downloading data from the CASIO MUSIC SITE, or from other sources. You can also store up to 200 SMF format music files for playback.
  • Page 8 Keyboard setups can be stored in memory for later recall and instant settings whenever you need them. Up to 32 setups (4 setups x 8 banks) can be stored in registration memory. ❐ Data download from your computer You can use your computer to download data from the CASIO MUSIC SITE. ❐ SmartMedia Card Slot A built-in SmartMedia card slot helps to simplify transfer of data from a computer and lets you store volumes of data for later recall when you need it.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions ... E-1 Introduction ... E-5 Contents ... E-7 General Guide ... E-10 Attaching the Score Stand ... E-11 Playing a Demo Tune ... E-12 About the display ... E-14 Power Supply ... E-16 Using batteries ... E-16 Using the AC Adaptor ...

  • Page 10: Contents

    Contents Using Auto Harmonize ... E-45 Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ... E-46 Mixer Function ... E-47 What you can do with the Mixer ... E-47 Turning Channels On and Off ... E-47 Using the Parameter Edit Mode ... E-48 How Parameters Work ... E-49 Synthesizer Mode ...
  • Page 11 Using External Storage Media ... E-96 Saving Files ... E-98 Loading a File ... E-99 Renaming a File ... E-100 Deleting a File ... E-101 Formatting External Storage Media ... E-102 Inputting Characters ... E-103 SmartMedia Card Error Messages ... E-104 Disk Drive Error Messages (WK-3500 Only) ...

  • Page 12: General Guide

    General Guide E-10 735A-E-012A WK3100_e_10-25.p65 04.3.26, 0:10 PM...

  • Page 13: Attaching The Score Stand

    • Illustrations in this User’s Guide shows the WK-3500. POWER button Power indicator MODE button EFFECT button SYNTH button MIXER button TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button VOLUME knob ONE TOUCH PRESET button ACCOMP VOLUME button SONG MEMORY button bWK-3500 DISK/CARD button bWK-3100/WK-3000 CARD button DATA ACCESS lamp RHYTHM button TONE button...

  • Page 14: Playing A Demo Tune

    General Guide • WK-3500 PITCH BEND wheel MODULATION wheel Playing a Demo Tune*4 Pressing the DEMO button starts demo tune play. There are 3 demo tunes, which continuously play in sequence. To stop demo tune play, press either the DEMO button or the START/STOP button. NOTE •...
  • Page 15 Rear Panel • WK-3500 MIDI ASSIGNABLE JACK MIDI OUT terminal MIDI IN terminal SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK terminal LINE OUT R, LINE OUT L/MONO terminal DC 12V terminal • WK-3100 MIDI PHONES/ OUTPUT ASSIGNABLE JACK PHONES/OUTPUT terminal MIDI OUT terminal MIDI IN terminal SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK terminal DC 12V terminal Rear Panel...

  • Page 16: About The Display

    General Guide About the display TONE/RHYTHM indicator TONE is shown during tone selection and display, while RHYTHM is shown during rhythm selection and display. Tone/Rhythm number (number area) Number of currently selected tone or rhythm. The TONE/RHYTHM indicator shows whether the number is a tone or rhythm. This area also shows other information in other modes.
  • Page 17 Level meter The numbers 1 through 16 correspond to Mixer channels. The level meter indicates which channels are on and off, and also indicates the volume level. Drawbar Organ Mode In the Drawbar Organ Editing Mode, the level meter shows the position of each drawbar and the status of each percussion parameter.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    Power Supply This keyboard can be powered by current from a standard household wall outlet (using the specified AC adaptor) or by batteries. Always make sure you turn the keyboard off whenever you are not using it. Using batteries Always make sure you turn off the keyboard before loading or replacing batteries.

  • Page 19: Using The Ac Adaptor

    • Never twist or stretch the cord. • Should the electric cord or plug become damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider. • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 20: Turning Off The Keyboard

    Power Supply Settings Tone, rhythm, and other “main keyboard settings” in effect when you turn off the keyboard manually by pressing POWER button or when Auto Power Off turns off power are still in effect the next time you turn power back on. Main Keyboard Settings Tone number, layer, split, split point, drawbar organ tone settings, transpose, tuning, and contrast settings,...

  • Page 21: Connections

    Use the keyboard’s VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level. 735A-E-021A WK3100_e_10-25.p65 Connecting to a Musical Instrument Amplifier 3 Use commercially available cords to connect to the two jacks as shown in Figure 3 . It is up to you to purchase connecting cables like the ones shown in the illustration for connection.
  • Page 22 The wrong type of connector at either end can cause one of the stereo channels to be lost. • When connected to a musical instrument amplifier, set the volume of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using the amplifier’s controls.

  • Page 23: Using The Microphone Jack (Wk-3100 Only

    Sostenuto Pedal • As with the sustain pedal function described above, depressing the sostenuto pedal causes notes to be sustained. • This difference between a sostenuto and sustain pedal is the timing. With a sostenuto pedal, you press the keys and then depress the pedal before you release the keys.

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations POWER VOLUME This section provides information on performing basic keyboard operations. To play the keyboard Press the POWER button to turn the keyboard on. Use the VOLUME knob to set the volume to a relatively low level. Play something on the keyboard. Selecting a Tone This keyboard comes with tones built-in, as shown below.

  • Page 25: Digital Sampling

    To select a tone Find the tone you want to use in the tone list and note its tone number. Press the TONE button. Use the number buttons to input the three digit tone number for the tone you want to select. Example: To select “332 ACOUSTIC BASS GM”, input 3, 3 and then 2.

  • Page 26: Piano Setting Button

    Basic Operations GWK-3500 PITCH BEND wheel MODULATION wheel PIANO SETTING Button Pressing this button changes the setup of the keyboard to optimize it for piano play. Settings Tone Number: “000 St.GrPno” Rhythm Number: “120 Pf Bld 1” Accompaniment Mode: Normal Layer: Off Split: Off Auto Harmonize: Off...

  • Page 27: Using The Pitch Bend Wheel

    Using the PITCH BEND Wheel As its name suggests, the PITCH BEND wheel lets you “bend” the pitch of a sound. This makes it possible to add a touch of realism to saxophone and other tones. To use the PITCH BEND wheel While holding down a keyboard key with your right hand, use your left hand to rotate the PITCH BEND wheel up and down.

  • Page 28: Using The Drawbar Organ Mode

    Using the Drawbar Organ Mode Your keyboard has built-in “drawbar organ tones” that can be altered using nine digital drawbars whose operations are similar to the controls on a drawbar organ. You can also select percussion or key click. There is room in memory for storage of up to 100 user-created drawbar tone variations.
  • Page 29 Channel Buttons while the Drawbar Organ Tone Selection Screen is Displayed The 18 buttons along the bottom of the display function as drawbar buttons while the drawbar organ tone selection screen is on the display (after you press the DRAWBAR ORGAN button). Each pair of buttons (upper and lower) represents a drawbar, which means that the 18 buttons provide you with the function of nine drawbars.

  • Page 30: To Select A Drawbar Organ Tone

    Using the Drawbar Organ Mode To select a drawbar organ tone Find the drawbar organ tone you want to use in the tone list and note its tone number. Press the DRAWBAR ORGAN button. • This causes the drawbar organ tone selection screen to appear.

  • Page 31: Parameter Details

    Editing Synthesizer Mode Parameters and DSP Parameters of Drawbar Tones As with standard (non-drawbar) tones, you can edit the Synthesizer Mode parameters and DSP parameters of drawbar organ tones. See “Drawbar Organ Mode Operational Flow” on page E-26. Use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons to display “More?”, and then press the [ ] CURSOR button.

  • Page 32: To Save An Edited Drawbar Organ Tone

    Using the Drawbar Organ Mode Display Contents in the Drawbar Organ Mode In the Drawbar Organ Mode, the current status of the drawbar positions, key click, and percussion parameters are indicated on the display’s bar graph as shown in the illustrations below. There is one line for each parameter, and the bottom segment of the selected parameter line flashes.

  • Page 33: Applying Effects To Tones

    Applying Effects to Tones This keyboard provides you with a selection of effects that you can apply to tones. The built-in effects include a wide variety of variations that give you access to a selection of general digital effects. Effect Blocks The following shows how the effects of this keyboard are organized.

  • Page 34: Selecting A Dsp Type

    Applying Effects to Tones EFFECT Selecting a DSP Type In addition to the 100 built-in effect types, you can also edit effect types to create your own and store them in user memory. You can have up to 100 effect types in user memory at one time.
  • Page 35 DSP Parameters The following describes the parameters for each DSP. I Parameter 0 to 7 These parameters differ in accordance with the algorithm* of the selected DSP type. See the “Effect List” on page A- 17 and the “DSP Algorithm List” on page A-19 for more information.

  • Page 36: About The Dsp Button

    Applying Effects to Tones EFFECT About the DSP Button Checking the DSP button will tell you whether or not DSP is enabled for the tone that is currently selected for a part. The DSP button will be lit for a tone that is DSP enabled (DSP line ON), and unlit for a tone that is DSP disabled (DSP line OFF).

  • Page 37: Reverb Parameters

    Changing the Settings of REVERB Parameters You can control the relative strength of a reverb and how it is applied. See the following section titled “REVERB Parameters” for more information. After selecting the reverb type you want, use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons to display the parameter whose setting you want to change.

  • Page 38: Selecting Chorus

    Applying Effects to Tones EFFECT Selecting CHORUS Perform the following steps to select CHORUS. Press the EFFECT button, so the pointer appears next to EFFECT on the display screen. Press the [ ] CURSOR button twice. • This displays the chorus editing screen. Press the [ ] CURSOR button.

  • Page 39: Using The Equalizer

    Using the Equalizer This keyboard has a built-in four-band equalizer and 10 different settings from which you can choose. You can adjust the gain (volume) of all four equalizer bands within the range of –12 to 0 to +12. To select the equalizer type Press the EFFECT button, so the pointer appears next to EFFECT on the display screen.

  • Page 40: Auto Accompaniment

    • The currently selected accompaniment mode is shown by the mode lamps above the MODE button. Information on using each of these modes starts from page E-40. 04.3.26, 0:10 PM Number buttons Normal (Auto Accompaniment off) FULL RANGE CHORD FINGERED CASIO CHORD 735A-E-040B...

  • Page 41: Selecting A Rhythm

    Selecting a Rhythm This keyboard provides you with 140 exciting rhythms that you can select using the following procedure. You can also transfer accompaniment data from your computer and store up to 16 of them as user rhythms in keyboard memory. See “Using the Data Download Service” on page E-91 for more information.

  • Page 42: Using Auto Accompaniment

    To use Auto Accompaniment Use the MODE button to select CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, or FULL RANGE CHORD as the accompaniment mode.
  • Page 43 Chord Types CASIO CHORD accompaniment lets you play four types of chords with minimal fingering. Chord Types Major chords Major chord names are marked C Major (C) above the keys of the accompaniment keyboard. CC DE Note that the chord produced...
  • Page 44 Auto Accompaniment NOTE • Except for the chords specified in note* fingerings (i.e. playing E-G-C or G-C-E instead of C-E- G) will produce the same chords as the standard fingering. • Except for the exception specified in note* of the keys that make up a chord must be pressed. Failure to press even a single key will not play the desired FINGERED chord.

  • Page 45: Using An Intro Pattern

    Before starting, you should first select the rhythm you want to use, set the tempo, and use the MODE button to select the chord play method you want to use (Normal, CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, FULL RANGE CHORD). To insert an intro Press INTRO/ENDING button 1 or 2.

  • Page 46: Synchro Starting Accompaniment With Rhythm Play

    Before starting, you should first select the rhythm you want to use, set the tempo, and use the MODE button to select the chord play method you want to use (Normal, CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, FULL RANGE CHORD). To use synchro start Press the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN NEXT button to put the keyboard into synchro start standby.

  • Page 47: Using One-Touch Preset

    It turns back on as soon as the operation or function that caused it to turn off is finished. • Auto Harmonize is enabled only when the Auto Accompaniment mode is FINGERED or CASIO CHORD. 04.3.26, 0:11 PM E-45...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Accompaniment Volume

    Auto Accompaniment ACCOMP VOLUME Auto Harmonize Types Auto Harmonize lets you select from among the 10 Auto Harmonize types. Type changing is performed by the setting item using the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button. See “Changing Other Settings” on page E-79 for more information.

  • Page 49: Mixer Function

    • When this keyboard is being used as the sound source for an externally connected computer or other MIDI device, all 16 channels are assigned musical instrument parts. The notes played over the channel selected by operation under “Turning Channels On and Off” below are shown on the displayed keyboard and staff.

  • Page 50: Using The Parameter Edit Mode

    Mixer Function MIXER Using the Parameter Edit Mode Editing the Parameters for Channels 1 through 16 In the Parameter Edit Mode, you can change the settings of ten different parameters (including tone, volume, and pan pot) for the channel you selected on the Mixer screen. To change parameters Press the MIXER button.

  • Page 51: How Parameters Work

    How Parameters Work The following are the parameters whose settings can be changed in the Parameter Edit Mode. Tone Parameters I Tone (Range: 000 to 803, Drawbar organ tones 000 to 199) This parameter controls the tones assigned to each part. Anytime the tone is on the display, you can use the TONE button or DRAWBAR ORGAN button and then select a different tone, if you want.
  • Page 52 Mixer Function Effect Parameters The Mixer lets you control the effects applied to each individual part, making it different from the Effect Mode, whose settings are applied to all parts in general. I Reverb Send (Range: 000 to 127) This parameter controls how much reverb is applied to a part. A setting of “000”...

  • Page 53: Synthesizer Mode

    Synthesizer Mode The Synthesizer Mode of this keyboard provides the tools for creating your own original tones. Simply select one of the built-in tones and change its parameters to create your own original sound. You can even store your sounds in memory and select it using the same procedure as that used to select a preset tone.
  • Page 54 Synthesizer Mode I Resonance Resonance enhances the harmonic components in the vicinity of the cutoff frequency, which creates a distinctive sound. A larger resonance value enhances the sound as shown in the figure. Level Cut off frequency Small Value Resonance NOTE •...
  • Page 55 Saving User Tones The group of tone numbers from 600 through 699 (User 001 through User 100) is called the “user area” because they are reserved for storage of user tones. After you recall a preset tone and change its parameters to create your own user tone, you can store it in the user area for later recall.

  • Page 56: Creating A User Tone

    Synthesizer Mode GWK-3100/WK-3000 MODULATION button lamp Creating a User Tone Use the following procedure to select a preset tone and change its parameters to create a user tone. First, select the preset tone you want to use as a basis for your user tone. Press the SYNTH button.
  • Page 57 I Modulation Assign (Range: *) The Modulation Assign parameter specifies which parameters should be affected when you use the keyboard’s modulation function. Select “oFF” for any parameters that you do not want affected by the modulation function. Mo d u l a t . Value Meaning Control Change 01h (Modulation)
  • Page 58 Synthesizer Mode I Vibrato Waveform (Range: See below.) Specifies the vibrato waveform. V i b . T Value Meaning Sine Wave Triangle Wave Sawtooth Wave Square Wave I Vibrato Delay (Range: –64 to 00 to +63) Specifies the amount of time before vibrato starts. V i b D e l a I Vibrato Rate (Range: –64 to 00 to +63) Rate (speed) of the vibrato effect...

  • Page 59: Storing A User Tone In Memory

    SYNTH DSP Settings Use the DSP editing screen to select the DSP type and to edit parameters. Select a tone, press the SYNTH button, and then configure parameter settings. After everything is the way you want, press the [ ] CURSOR button once.
  • Page 60 Synthesizer Mode Press [ ] CURSOR button to save the user tone. • This will display a confirmation message asking whether you really want to save the data. Press the YES button to save the data. • The message “Complete” appears momentarily on the display, followed by the tone or rhythm selection screen.

  • Page 61: Registration Memory

    Registration Memory Registration Memory Features Registration memory lets you store up to 32 keyboard setups (4 sets x 8 banks) for instant recall whenever you need them. The following is a list of settings that are saved in registration memory. Registration Memory Settings •...

  • Page 62: To Save A Setup In Registration Memory

    Registration Memory To Save a Setup in Registration Memory Select a tone and rhythm, and otherwise set up the keyboard the way you want it. • See “Registration Memory Settings” on page E-59 for details on what data is stored in the registration memory.

  • Page 63: Song Memory Function

    Song Memory Function This keyboard lets you record up to five separate songs in song memory for later playback. There are two methods you can use to record a song: real-time recording where you record the notes as you play them on the keyboard, and step recording where you input chords and notes one-by-one.

  • Page 64: Using Real-Time Recording

    Song Memory Function SONG MEMORY Using Real-time Recording With real-time recording, the notes you play on the keyboard are recorded as you play them. To record with real-time recording Press the SONG MEMORY button twice to enter real-time record standby. •...

  • Page 65: Mixer Mode Settings

    Track 1 Contents After Real-time Recording In addition to keyboard notes and accompaniment chords, the following data is also recorded to Track 1 during real- time recording. This data is applied whenever Track 1 is played back. • Tone number •...

  • Page 66: Playing Back From Song Memory

    Song Memory Function SONG MEMORY SYNCHRO/FILL-IN NEXT START/STOP Playing Back from Song Memory Once you record tracks to song memory, you can play them back to see what they sound like. To play back from song memory Use the SONG MEMORY button to enter playback standby, and then use the number buttons to select a song number (0 to 4).
  • Page 67 Press the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN NEXT button. Play a chord. • Use the chord play method that is specified by the current MODE button setting (Fingered, CASIO Chord, etc.). • When the MODE button is set to Normal, specify the chord using the root input keyboard and chord type input keyboard.

  • Page 68: Track 1 Step Recording Variations

    When the MODE button is set to Normal during step recording, you can specify chords using a method that is different from CASIO Chord and Fingered fingerings. This chord specification method can be used to input 18 different chord types using only two keyboard keys, so chords can be specified even if you don’t know how to actually play them.

  • Page 69: Recording Multiple Tracks

    SONG MEMORY START/STOP IMPORTANT! • The length of the ending depends on the rhythm you are using. Check the length of the pattern you are using and set the length of the chord accordingly in step 6. Making the chord too short in step 6 can result in the ending pattern being cut off.
  • Page 70 Song Memory Function SONG MEMORY START/STOP Track Contents After Real-time Recording In addition to keyboard notes, the following data is also recorded to the selected track during real-time recording. This data is applied whenever the track is played back. • Tone number •...

  • Page 71: Correcting Mistakes While Step Recording

    NOTE • Use the procedure under “Correcting Mistakes While Step Recording” on this page to correct input mistakes you make during step recording. • You can add on to a track that already contains recorded data by selecting that track in step 2 of the above procedure.

  • Page 72: Editing Memory Contents

    Song Memory Function SONG MEMORY START/STOP Press the YES button. • This deletes all data from the location you specified and enters step record standby. • Pressing the [ ] CURSOR button or the NO button cancels deleting the data. Measure 120/Beat 1/Clock 0 ( Step re-recording begins from here.
  • Page 73 To change a chord Use the chord fingering method selected by the MODE button (Fingered, CASIO Chord, etc.) to input a chord. To change a tone number Use the number buttons or [+] and [–] buttons to change a tone number.

  • Page 74: Editing A Song

    Song Memory Function SONG MEMORY NOTE • In the case of real-time recording, you later can change tone numbers you specified while recording to Tracks 1 through 6 is in progress. • You can only change tone numbers that were originally set for Tracks 2 through 6 using step recording.

  • Page 75: To Delete A Specific Track

    To delete a specific track Press the SONG MEMORY button once to enter playback standby. Use the [+] and [–] buttons to select the number of the song that contains the track you want to delete. Press the [ ] CURSOR button twice. If there is no song number on the display, press the [ ] CURSOR button three times.

  • Page 76: Keyboard Settings

    Keyboard Settings Parts Up to four parts (numbered 1 through 4) can be used simultaneously during keyboard play. These parts can be used by the layer and split functions explained below. Part 1: Main tone part Part 2: Layered tone part Part 3: Split tone part Part 4: Layered and split tone part Using Layer...

  • Page 77: Using Split

    Song Memory Mode, or while you are using the SMF Player Mode. • When the MODE button is set to CASIO CHORD or FINGERED, the accompaniment keyboard range is in accordance with the split point you specify with the above procedure.

  • Page 78: Using Layer And Split Together

    Keyboard Settings TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION Using Layer and Split Together You can use layer and split together to create a layered split keyboard. It makes no difference whether you layer tones first and then split the keyboard, or split the keyboard and then layer tones.

  • Page 79: Transposing The Keyboard

    Input the number of the layered split tone. Example: To specify the “348 STRINGS 1” tone, enter 3, 4, 8. S t r i n s 1 While holding down the SPLIT button, press the keyboard key where you want the lowest note (the leftmost key) of the upper range (right side range) to be.

  • Page 80: Using Touch Response

    [+] / [–] Tuning the Keyboard The tuning feature lets you fine tune the keyboard to match the tuning of another musical instrument. To tune the keyboard Press the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button. Use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons to display the tuning screen.

  • Page 81: Changing Other Settings

    Changing Other Settings Setting Types The table below shows the parameters whose settings you can change. Setting menu Transpose Adjusts of overall keyboard tuning by semitone units. (Trans.) Auto Harmonize Selects the Auto Harmonize Type (AutoHarm) Touch Response Specifies of how sound should change with keyboard pressure. (Touch) Tune Fine adjustment of overall keyboard tuning.
  • Page 82 Keyboard Settings To use the keyboard settings menu Press the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button. • This causes a pointer to appear on the display next to TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION. Use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons, and the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons to recall the items whose settings you want to change.
  • Page 83 TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION Use the [+] and [–] buttons or the number buttons to change the values. • Settings you make are applied even if you do not press the EXIT button. • See the following section titled “Setting Menu Items” for details on each setting. •...

  • Page 84: Other Settings

    Keyboard Settings Setting Menu Items { Auto Harmonize Types You can select from among the 10 different types of auto harmonize listed below. Type (Parameter Name) Duet1 Adds a 1-part harmony to keyboard play. Duet2 Adds a 1-part harmony to keyboard play. Duet2 harmony is more open than Duet1. Country Adds a country-flavor harmony to keyboard play.
  • Page 85 { Delete/Initialize Settings Setting menu SMF Delete User Rhythm Delete User Tone Delete Mixer Reset (InitMix?) Parameter Reset (InitPar?) System Reset (InitSys?) 735A-E-085A WK3000_e_74-88.p65 Range Default — — Deletes selected SMF data. — — Deletes selected user rhythm data. — —...

  • Page 86: Using The Smf Player

    IMPORTANT! • Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss of data stored in Flash memory, or on a SmartMedia card or a floppy diskette (WK-3500 only).
  • Page 87 SMF Player Mode Operational Flow Tone/Rhythm Selection Screen SMF PLAYER button SMF PLAYER button Select media. SMF Player indicator Lights EXIT button Select file name. ABC1 [ ]*, [+] ABC2 [ ], [+] ABC3 Select play along part. [ ], [+] EXIT button [ ], [+] Direct input using number buttons is also possible.

  • Page 88: Playing Back An Smf

    Using the SMF Player SMF PLAYER ACCOMP VOLUME Playing Back an SMF Note that the first step you need to perform in the procedure below depends on whether you are playing back from Flash memory, a SmartMedia card, or a floppy diskette (WK-3500 only).

  • Page 89: Configuring Other Settings

    Use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons or the [+] and [–] buttons to select the file you want to play. • The name of the currently selected file appears in the text area of the display. The playback mode is shown in the number area of the display.
  • Page 90 Using the SMF Player SMF Player Error Messages The following explains what you should do when an error message appears in the SMF Player Mode. Error Message Err Not SMF0 You are attempting to play SMF data that is not Format 0. Err WrongDat There is a problem with the SMF data you are trying to play or the data is corrupted.

  • Page 91: Midi

    MIDI What is MIDI? The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is the name of a worldwide standard for digital signals and connectors that make it possible to exchange musical data between musical instruments and computers (devices) produced by different manufacturers.

  • Page 92: Sending And Receiving Midi Messages

    Outputs auto accompaniment or Song Memory as MIDI messages through the keyboard’s MIDI OUT terminal. oFF: Does not output auto accompaniment or Song Memory. NOTE • For details about MIDI specifications, visit the CASIO Website. http://world.casio.com 04.3.26, 0:11 PM...

  • Page 93: Using The Data Download Service

    Using the Data Download Service You can download the following type of data from CASIO MUSIC SITE (http://music.casio.com) to your computer, and then transfer it to the keyboard. • Tones • Tones with waves • Drum sets with waves • DSP •...

  • Page 94: Saving Data

    To create a package file, you need to download special package file software from the CASIO Music Site (http://music.casio.com/) and install it on your computer. For details about the package file software, see the information provided at the CASIO Music Site.

  • Page 95: Using A Smartmedia Card

    When this happens, you will need to purchase a new SmartMedia card. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage to you or any third party arising out of the loss or corruption of data.

  • Page 96: Using The Floppy Disk Drive (Wk-3500 Only

    Saving Data Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card The following describes how to insert a SmartMedia card into the card slot and how to remove it. To insert a SmartMedia card into the card slot With the contact side of the SmartMedia card facing downwards, insert the card into the card slot.

  • Page 97: About Floppy Diskettes

    Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss to you or any third party due to corruption or accidental erasure of data on a diskette.

  • Page 98: Using External Storage Media

    Saving Data Eject button Inserting and Ejecting a Diskette The following describes how to insert a diskette into the disk drive and how to eject it. To insert a diskette into the floppy disk drive With the label area of the diskette facing up, insert the diskette shutter first into the disk drive, as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 99 Use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons to display the screen for the type of operation you want to perform. L o a d S a v e R e n ame D e l e t e F o r ma t •...

  • Page 100: Saving Files

    Saving Data GWK-3500 DISK/CARD GWK-3100/WK-3000 CARD Saving Files You can use the procedures in this section to save Song Memory, Synthesizer, and other data you create to external storage media for later loading when you need it. See “Savable File Types” on page E-92 for information about the type of data you can save.

  • Page 101: Loading A File

    After inputting the file name, press the [ ] CURSOR button. • If you are saving song data, the file type selection screen appears next. Use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons to select “SMF” or “SONG”. After selecting a file type, press the [ ] CURSOR button.

  • Page 102: Renaming A File

    Saving Data GWK-3500 DISK/CARD GWK-3100/WK-3000 CARD Press the [ ] CURSOR button to advance to the user area selection screen. • The user area selection screen will not appear if the file you selected in step 5 is a package file or “All Data”...

  • Page 103: Deleting A File

    Use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons to select the type of the file you want to rename. Press the [ ] CURSOR button to display the file name selection screen. Use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons or [+] and [–] buttons to select the name of the file you want to rename.

  • Page 104: Formatting External Storage Media

    Saving Data GWK-3500 DISK/CARD GWK-3100/WK-3000 CARD Use the [ ] and [ ] CURSOR buttons or [+] and [–] buttons to select the name of the file you want to delete. After selecting the file, press the [ ] CURSOR button.

  • Page 105: Inputting Characters

    To format external storage media What you should do first depends on the type of storage media you are using. • SmartMedia Card On the WK-3500 press the DISK/CARD button twice. On the WK-3100/WK-3000, press the CARD button once. • This causes a pointer to appear next to the DISK/ CARD or CARD on the display, and also displays “Card”...

  • Page 106: Smartmedia Card Error Messages

    Saving Data SmartMedia Card Error Messages Display Message Err Card R/W There is something wrong with the card. Err CardFull The card is full. Err No Card 1. The card is not set correctly in the card slot. 2. There is no card in the card slot or the card was removed part way through a card operation.

  • Page 107: Disk Drive Error Messages (Wk-3500 Only

    Disk Drive Error Messages (WK-3500 Only) Display Message Attempt to save a file using the same name as Err ReadOnly an existing file that is read only. Err Format 1. The format of the diskette is not compatible with this keyboard. 2.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    3. Use the VOLUME knob to 4. Playing in the accompaniment 4. None of the accompaniment keyboard area while the MODE button setting is CASIO CHORD or FINGERED. 5. Local Control is off. 5. Turn on Local Control. 6. Mixer channel 1 is turned off.
  • Page 109 Problem Sound output does not change when key pressure is varied. Playing the keyboard sounds two tones. Different tones sound when keys in different keyboard ranges are pressed. The key or tuning does not match when playing along with another MIDI machine. Parts suddenly drop out during song memory playback.
  • Page 110 Use the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button to perform the system reset operation. If this does not correct the problem, contact your nearest authorized CASIO Service Provider to request maintenance. 1. Remove the write-protect sticker from the card. 2. Correctly insert the card into the into the card slot.

  • Page 111: Specifications

    + Equalizer (10 types, 4 bands) 156 (internal, 16 user areas*) Variable (226 steps, = 30 to 255) 3 fingering methods (CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, FULL RANGE CHORD) START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING 1 and 2, VARIATION/FILL-IN 1 and 2, SYNCHRO/FILL-IN NEXT 0 to 127 (128 steps) Recalls settings for tone, tempo, layer on/off, and harmonize on/off in accordance with rhythm.
  • Page 112 Specifications Synthesizer Function Parameters: Registration Memory Number of Setups: Memory Contents: Mixer Function Channels: Parameters: MIDI: Other Functions Pitch Bend Range: Modulation: Transpose: Tuning: LCD: SMF Player: Supported Format: Flash Memory Capacity: Shared Area: Card Slot Functions: Floppy Disk Drive (WK-3500 only) Type: Formats: Functions:...
  • Page 113 Terminals MIDI Terminals: Sustain/Assignable Terminal: • WK-3500 Headphones: Line Out (R, L/MONO): • WK-3100/WK-3000 Headphone/Output Terminal: Power Supply Terminal: Microphone In: (WK-3100 only) Power Supply: Batteries: Battery Life: AC Adaptor: Auto Power Off: Speaker Output: Power consumption: Dimensions: Weight: * The same memory area is used to store waveform data, accompaniment data, and SMF data. 735A-E-113C WK3100_e_106-112.p65 IN, OUT...

  • Page 114: Care Of Your Instrument

    Care of your Instrument Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight. Do not overexpose the instrument to direct sunlight, or place it near an air conditioner, or in any extremely hot place. Do not use near a TV or radio. This instrument can cause video or audio interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, move the instrument away from the TV or radio.

  • Page 115: Appendix

    Appendix Tone List Advanced Tones Tone Group Tone Name PIANO STEREO GRAND PIANO PIANO STEREO MELLOW PIANO PIANO STEREO BRIGHT PIANO PIANO GRAND PIANO PIANO MELLOW PIANO PIANO BRIGHT PIANO PIANO GRAND PIANO WIDE PIANO HARPSICHORD PIANO ELEC. GRAND PIANO PIANO SYNTH-STR PIANO PIANO...
  • Page 116 Appendix Tone Group Tone Name ORGAN CHAPEL ORGAN ORGAN ACCORDION ORGAN HARMONICA ORGAN BANDONEON ORGAN DRAWBAR ORGAN 1 ORGAN ELEC. ORGAN ORGAN DRAWBAR ORGAN 2 ORGAN OVD ROTARY ORGAN ORGAN PERC. ORGAN 1 ORGAN PERC. ORGAN 2 ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN ORGAN OVD ROCK ORGAN ORGAN...
  • Page 117 Tone Group Tone Name BASS CHORUS FINGERED BASS BASS COMP. PICKED BASS BASS FLAN. FRETLESS BASS BASS MORE SLAP BASS BASS ACID BASS BASS SAW SYNTH-BASS 2 BASS TRI SYNTH-BASS 1 BASS SINE BASS BASS ORGAN BASS 1 BASS DIGITAL BASS 2 ORCHESTRA VIOLIN ORCHESTRA...
  • Page 118 Appendix Tone Group Tone Name BRASS DEEP SYNTH-BRASS 1 BRASS SOFT SYNTH-BRASS BRASS VINTAGE SYNTH-BRASS BRASS TRUMPET 1 BRASS TRUMPET P BRASS TROMBONE BRASS TROMBONE F BRASS WAH MUTE TRUMPET BRASS FRENCH HORN BRASS BRASS SFZ BRASS DEEP SYNTH-BRASS 2 BRASS TUBA BRASS...
  • Page 119 Tone Group Tone Name SYNTH-LEAD SQUARE LEAD 2 SYNTH-LEAD VOX SQR LEAD SYNTH-LEAD CALLIOPE LEAD SYNTH-LEAD CHIFF LEAD 1 SYNTH-LEAD CHARANG LEAD SYNTH-LEAD GT SYNTH-LEAD 1 SYNTH-LEAD SOLO VOX SYNTH-LEAD FIFTH LEAD SYNTH-LEAD HUSKY SAW SYNTH-LEAD BASS LEAD 1 SYNTH-LEAD BASS LEAD 2 SYNTH-LEAD VOX SAW LEAD...
  • Page 120 Appendix Tone Group Tone Name SYNTH-PAD WARM VOX SYNTH-PAD FLUTE PAD SYNTH-PAD ATTACK POLYSYNTH SYNTH-PAD CHIFF CHOIR SYNTH-PAD STAR VOICE SYNTH-PAD SPACE VOICE 2 SYNTH-PAD GLASS PAD SYNTH-PAD BOTTLE PAD SYNTH-PAD METAL VOICE SYNTH-PAD BRIGHTNESS PAD SYNTH-PAD CRYSTAL PAD 1 SYNTH-PAD POLY SAW SYNTH-PAD...
  • Page 121 Tone Group Tone Name SLAP BASS 1 SLAP BASS 2 GM SAW SYNTH-BASS 1 GM SQR SYNTH-BASS 1 GM VIOLIN GM VIOLA GM CELLO GM CONTRABASS TREMOLO STRINGS PIZZICATO GM HARP GM TIMPANI STRINGS 1 STRINGS 2 SYNTH-STRINGS 1 GM RESO SYNTH-STRINGS GM CHOIR VOICE DOO GM...
  • Page 122 Appendix Tone Group Tone Name HALO SYNTH SWEEP RAIN DROP SOUND TRACK CRYSTAL ATMOSPHERE BRIGHTNESS GOBLIN ECHOES SITAR BANJO GM SHAMISEN KOTO THUMB PIANO BAG PIPE FIDDLE SHANAI TINKLE BELL AGOGO STEEL DRUMS WOOD BLOCK TAIKO MELODIC TOM SYNTH-DRUM REVERSE CYMBAL GT FRET NOISE BREATH NOISE SEASHORE...
  • Page 123 Tone Group Tone Name VARIOUS DETUNED CLEAN GT VARIOUS PLAIN ELEC. GUITAR REAR VARIOUS PLAIN ELEC. GUITAR FRONT VARIOUS FEEDBACK GUITAR GM VARIOUS GUITAR FEEDBACK VARIOUS SAW SYNTH-BASS 3 VARIOUS RESO. SAW BASS 3 VARIOUS SAW SYNTH-BASS 4 VARIOUS ORGAN BASS 2 VARIOUS SQR SYNTH-BASS 2 VARIOUS...

  • Page 124: Drum Sets

    Appendix Drum Sets Tone Group Tone Name DRUM STANDARD SET 1 DRUM STANDARD SET 2 DRUM ROOM SET DRUM POWER SET DRUM ELEC. SET DRUM SYNTH SET 1 DRUM SYNTH SET 2 DRUM JAZZ SET DRUM BRUSH SET DRUM ORCHESTRA SET DRUM HIP-HOP SET 1 DRUM...
  • Page 125 Tone Group Tone Name DRAWBAR Overdrive Organ 4 DRAWBAR Drawbar Organ 5 DRAWBAR Gospel Organ 3 DRAWBAR 8’ + 4’ Organ DRAWBAR Block Organ 4 DRAWBAR String Organ 2 DRAWBAR Pure Organ 1 DRAWBAR Drawbar Organ 6 DRAWBAR Delay Organ 1 DRAWBAR Deep Chorus Organ DRAWBAR...

  • Page 126: Drum Assignment List

    Appendix Drum Assignment List “ ” indicates the same sound as STANDARD SET. Key/ Note number PC1: STANDARD SET 2 PC8: ROOM SET PC0: STANDARD SET 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — HIGH Q SLAP SCRATCH PUSH SCRATCH PULL...
  • Page 127 Key/ Note number PC48: ORCHESTRA SET PC64: HIP-HOP SET 1 PC40: BRUSH SET — — — — — — — — — — — — CLOSED HI-HAT PEDAL HI-HAT OPEN HI-HAT RIDE CYMBAL 1 JAZZ KICK 2 JAZZ KICK 1 JAZZ KICK 1 CONCERT BASS DRUM BRUSH TAP...

  • Page 128: Rhythm List

    Appendix Rhythm List Rhythm Name 8 BEAT 8 BEAT 1 8 BEAT 2 8 BEAT 3 8 BEAT POP 1 8 BEAT POP 2 8 BEAT POP 3 60’S SOUL 8 BEAT DANCE POP ROCK 1 POP ROCK 2 16 BEAT 16 BEAT 1 16 BEAT 2 16 BEAT 3...

  • Page 129: Fingered Chord Chart

    Fingered Chord Chart Chord Type Root C /(D ) (D )/E F /(G ) (G )/A (A )/B You can use the above fingerings to finger chords within the accompaniment keyboard range. 735A-E–129A WK3000_e_A-01-16.p65 dim7 04.3.26, 0:12 PM Appendix A-15...
  • Page 130 Appendix Chord Type Root C /(D ) (D )/E F /(G ) (G )/A (A )/B A-16 WK3000_e_A-01-16.p65 m add9 sus4 7sus4 add9 735A-E–130A 04.3.26, 0:12 PM...
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  • Page 148 This recycle mark indicates that the packaging conforms to the environmental protection legislation in Germany. CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome MA0403-C Printed in China Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan WK3100-E-1 WK3100_e_cover.p65 04.3.26, 0:13 PM...

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