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BEALE AK140 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AK140 61 KEY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. Connections Before connecting the AK140 to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and/or damage to other devices. Location Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AK140 CONTENTS Panel & Display Description ............1 Other Function ................10 Front Panel ..................1 Function Menu .................. 10 Rear Panel .................... 1 Mixer ....................11 LCD Display ..................2 Memory ..................12 Setup .....................3 Power Supply ..................3 Chord Dictionary ................12 Connections ..................4...

  • Page 4: Panel & Display Description

    AK140 PANEL & DISPLAY DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL AK140 When the SHIFT button is pressed 1. POWER ON/OFF 9. SYNC START Turn the power on or off. Turn the Sync Start on or off. 2. MASTER VOLUME 10. INTRO/ENDING Turn the DSP effect on and off.

  • Page 5: Lcd Display

    AK140 AK140 AK140 FRONT PANEL AK140 AK140 FUNCTION VOICE SONG Enter the Function Menu. Enter the Voice Mode. Enter the Song Mode. MIXER STYLE +, –, NUMBER KEYS Adjust the master volume. Enter the Style Mode. Select the number or set parameter value.

  • Page 6: Setup

    SETUP This section contains information about setting up the AK140 and preparing to play. Please read this section carefully before turning the power on. POWER SUPPLY You can power the AK140 either by batteries or by using a power adaptor. Follow the instructions described below.

  • Page 7: Connections

    To avoid damaging the speakers, make sure the volume has been set to the minimum level before connecting the power and other devices. CONNECTING A COMPUTER Use a USB cable to connect the AK140 to a computer. The AK140 receives and transmits MIDI messages via the USB connector.

  • Page 8: Playing Demos

    In the DEMO mode, all buttons except START/STOP, TEMPO+, TEMPO–, +, –, DSP, VOLUME, POWER ON/OFF will not be available. VOICES The AK140 has 320 remarkably realistic built–in voices, including Piano, Woodwind, Saxophone, Drum Kits and many more. Please refer to Voice List. PLAYING VOICES Press the [VOICE] button.

  • Page 9: Lower

    The DSP simulates sounds in the real environment. With the DSP effect, you can add ambiance and depth to your performance. The DSP effect is set to ON when you turn on the AK140. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and then press the [DSP] button to turn...

  • Page 10: Auto Accompaniment

    AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT The AK140 features 110 styles of different musical genres. Try selecting some of the different styles (refer to Style List) and play with the auto accompaniment. PLAY AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT Press the [STYLE] button. Enter the STYLE mode. The LCD will display “STYLE” and the style number.

  • Page 11: Sync Start

    The keyboard volume will change from default value to 0 at the same time. TEMPO Each style of the AK140 has been programmed with a default tempo. However, this can be changed by using the [TEMPO+] or [TEMPO–] buttons.

  • Page 12: Auto Bass Chord

    AUTO BASS CHORD When the [CHORD] is switched on, the chords you played in the specified Chord section of the keyboard will be automatically detected and will be used to control the playback of the selected style. Press the accompaniment keys, the corresponding chord will display on LCD.
  • Page 13 AK140 OTHER FUNCTION FUNCTION MENU Press the [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. The default option of the menu is “Transpose”. When you enter the menu next time, it will display the same option of your last operation. Press the [FUNCTION} button repeatedly to select an option.
  • Page 14 FUNCTION MENU CONT... TUNE Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the Tune menu. The LCD will display the tune value. Use the [+]/[–] to change the tune value. Its range is from –50 to +50 cents. Pressing the [+] and [–] buttons together will set the TUNE to its default value.
  • Page 15 AK140 MEMORY There are 4 memories (M1–M4) While holding the [STORE] button, press one of the MEMORY buttons: [M1]–[M4] to register the panel settings. The new settings will replace the previous memory data. The LCD will display “Mem Stor”. The settings include voice number, style number, tempo, beat value, sustain effect, etc.

  • Page 16: Songs

    SONGS The AK140 features 100 songs (Refer to Song List) Each song can be practiced in LESSON mode. LISTENING TO SONGS Press the [SONG] button to enter the song mode. It will play all songs in a loop. Press the [SONG] button again, it will stop the song and exit the song mode.

  • Page 17: Song Recording

    During recording, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [PLAY] button to stop recording and play the notes you recorded. Note: Once you turn off the AK140, the data you have recorded will be lost.

  • Page 18: Midi Functions

    MIDI FUNCTIONS This section explains what MIDI is, and what it can do, as well as how you can use MIDI on the AK140. WHAT IS MIDI? MIDI (short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface) allows a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers and other related devices to connect and communicate with one another.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Make sure the master volume is set at appropriate levels. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the AK140 may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the AK140.

  • Page 20: Appendices

    Voice List VOICE LIST Name LCD Name Vibraphone & Harpsichord Vibr&Hrp Acoustic Bass 3 AcoBass3 PIANO Marimba Marimba Acoustic Bass 4 AcoBass4 MarimbaW Acoustic Bass Detuned Acoustic Grand Piano 1 Marimba (wide) DetAcoBs GrandPn1 Acoustic Grand Piano 2 Sine Marimba SinMarmb Velocity Crossfade Bass VelCroBs...
  • Page 21 AK140 Voice List Synth Strings 2 SynStrs2 Bassoon 1 Bassoon1 Pad 4 (choir) 1 ChorPad1 Synth Strings 3 SynStrs3 Bassoon 2 Bassoon2 Pad 4 (choir) 2 ChorPad2 Synth Strings (stereo) 1 Clarinet 1 Clarine1 Pad 5 (bowed) 1 SynStrS1 BowdPad1...

  • Page 22: Style List

    Style List STYLE LIST Name LCD Name Hip Hop HipHop Bluegrass Bluegras BEAT & POP LATIN Techno Techno Euro Dance Bossa Nova 1 Bossa1 EuroDanc Beat 1 8Beat1 Garage Garage Bossa Nova 2 Bossa2 8Beat2 8Beat 2 SOUL & FUNK Rumba Rumba 8Beat3...

  • Page 23: Song List

    AK140 Song List SONG LIST Name LCD Name Name LCD Name CLASSIC Auld Lang Syne AuldLang Cannon Cannon When The Saints Go Marching In Marching Meditation Meditati Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Twinkle Old French Song France Happy Birthday To You...

  • Page 24: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART M311_G05 AW_M311_Manual_G05_160201 2016 �10�37�22...

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