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Gear4music K Series User Manual

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K-2
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  • Page 1 K-SERIES KEYBOARD USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 WARNING! Fjern batterierne, hvis apparatet ikke bliver brugt i en længere periode Opbevar aldrig batterier sammen med metalgenstande såsom kuglepenne, halskæder, hårnåle osv. Do not open cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to Brugte batterier skal bortskaffes i overensstemmelse med reglerne for qualified service personnel sikker bortskaffelse i det område hvor du bor.
  • Page 3 journaux, des nappes, des rideaux, etc. Pericolo di esplosione nel caso in cui la batteria non venga inserita Si elles ne sont pas manipulées correctement, les piles risquent de couler correttamente. Rimpiazzare la batteria usata con un modello uguale. ou d’exploser, et occasionner des dégâts matériels ou des blessures. Par ADVARSEL! mesure de sécurité...
  • Page 4 ¡ADVERTENCIA! Retire as pilhas do equipamento na eventualidade de inactividade por longo periodo de tempo Nunca aproxime as pilhas de objectos metálicos como pinos de cabelo, No abra la tapa. No intente reparar el aparato usted mismo.   Llévelo a colares, brincos ou canetas, etc.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the K-2 61-Key Portable Keyboard by Gear4music. To get the most out of your product, please read this manual carefully. CONTENTS • 1 x K-2 61-Key Portable Keyboard • 1 x Detachable Music Rest • 1 x USB Cable •...
  • Page 6 OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL 1. POWER BUTTON 12. FADE Turn the power on/off. Press to fade in the start of a style (rhythm) accompaniment, or to fade out during rhythm 2. MUSIC VOLUME accompaniment. Adjust the volume of styles (rhythms), songs, and the metronome.

  • Page 7: Layer / Split

    24. LAYER / SPLIT Press once to activate the layer function or press twice to activate the split function. 25. TRANSPOSE Adjust the transpose value. 25. OCTAVE Hold down the octave button and then use the < / > buttons to alter the keyboard’s pitch up or down by octaves.
  • Page 8 OVERVIEW REAR PANEL / UNDERSIDE 1. USB TO HOST 5. BATTERY COMPARTMENT USB port used for connecting to a computer for The keyboard can also be powered using 6 USB MIDI. x AA batteries (not included) via the battery compartment on the underside of the keyboard. 2.
  • Page 9 OVERVIEW LCD DISPLAY 1. CHORD NAME 10. SPLIT FUNCTION Displays the current Chord being played. Displays when Split function is on or off. 2. VOLUME METER 11. LAYER FUNCTION Displays the Main and Music volume meters. Displays when Layer function is on or off. 12.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Volume

    OVERVIEW ADJUSTING VOLUME After powering on the keyboard, adjust the volume settings as preferred. Use the [VOLUME </>] buttons to adjust the main volume of the keyboard. The screen will display the “MAIN” volume meter as adjustments are made. Use the [MUSIC VOLUME </>] buttons to adjust the volume of the styles (rhythms), songs and the metronome.

  • Page 11: Sound Mode

    SOUND MODE PLAYING A SOUND Press the [SOUND] button to enter Sound mode. The “SOUND” indicator will light up on the screen and the current sound number will be displayed. Choose from 450 sounds using the < and > buttons to scroll through sounds, or by pressing and holding the [NUMBER] button and using the number keypad.

  • Page 12: Sustain Effect

    FUNCTIONS SUSTAIN EFFECT Press the [SUSTAIN] button to activate the sustain function. The “SUSTAIN” indicator will light up on the screen. This effect allows notes to ring out a little longer after you have released the key – this is particularly useful if playing without a sustain pedal connected to the keyboard.

  • Page 13: Auto Accompaniment

    STYLE (RHYTHM) MODE In Style mode, the K-2 keyboard allows you to play chords with your left hand and add a wide range of auto accompaniments to you expand your performances. STYLE (RHYTHM) ACCOMPANIMENT Press the [STYLE] button to enter Style (Rhythm) mode.
  • Page 14 PLAYING DIFFERENT STYLE SECTIONS To add variety and dynamics to your performances, the K-2 keyboard includes various style sections: Intro/Ending, Main Sections A & B, Fill Patterns A & B and volume fades. INTRO/ENDING SECTIONS Use the intro sections to help set the tone of your performances and the ending sections for an ideal way of bringing performances to a close.
  • Page 15 FADE IN/OUT Add further expression to the accompaniment during your performances by using the Fade feature. FADE IN Press the [FADE] button before playing a style (rhythm) and the screen will briefly display “Fad In” with the volume meter dropping to zero. Press the [ ] button to start the accompaniment (or play in the left-hand area when using Chord or...
  • Page 16 LISTENING AND LEARNING SONGS The K-2 features 120 in-built songs covering a wide variety of genres. LISTENING TO SONGS Press the [SONG] button to enter Song mode. The “SONG” indicator will show on the screen and the current song number will be displayed. Different songs can be selected using the <...

  • Page 17: Recording And Playback

    RECORDING AND PLAYBACK The K-2 keyboard allows you to record and play back your performance. RECORDING PERFORMANCES Press the [RECORD] button to activate the recording function. The “RECORD” indicator will light up on the screen and the beat counter will flash, indicating that the keyboard is ready to record.

  • Page 18: Speaker Mode

    SPEAKER MODE SPEAKER MODE DISPLAY Boost The K-2 keyboard includes a Speaker Mode feature that enhances performing and listening experiences through different EQ presets. Desktop Choose from three speakers settings: Boost, Desktop and Normal. Normal Press the [SPEAKER MODE] button to switch between speaker settings.

  • Page 19: Function Settings

    FUNCTION SETTINGS Access the various function settings of the K-2 keyboard and adjust to suit your preferences. Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button followed by the corresponding keyboard key, as indicated in the Function Settings Key Map. Use the [<] and [>] buttons to change the selected parameter or option.
  • Page 20 FUNCTION SETTINGS REANGE/ DISPLAY DEFAULT DESCRIPTION OPTIONS Tune -50 ~ +50 Adjust the overall pitch of the instrument in 2-cent increments. Touch 00, 01 ~ 03 Switch between the keyboard’s 4 built-in Response touch-response levels. “00” is off, while “01”, “02”, and “03” are Soft, Normal, and Strong.

  • Page 21: Sounds List

    SOUNDS LIST NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME Piano Stereo Marimba Acoustic Grand Piano Xylophone Mono Acousitc Grand Piano Tubular Bells Bright Acoustic Piano Stereo Tubular Bells Dark Acoustic Piano Dulcimer Stereo Grand Piano Synth Percussion 1 Octave Grand Piano Synth Percussion 2 Grand Electric Piano Synth Percussion 3 Stereo Grand Electric Piano...
  • Page 22 NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME Accordion Pick Electric Bass 1 Accordion Pick Electric Bass 2 Stereo Accordion Muted Pick Electric Bass Octave Accordion Resonance Slap Bass 1 Harmonica Resonance Slap Bass 2 Detuned Harmonica Fretless Bass Tango Accordion Detuned Fretless Bass Stereo Tango Accordion Slap Bass 1 Detuned Tango Accordion...
  • Page 23 NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME Slow String Ensemble 1 Brass Slow String Ensemble 2 Trumpet Suspense String Ensemble Detuned Trumpet Synth Strings 1 Dark Trumpet Synth Strings 2 Trombone 1 Stereo Synth Strings Trombone 2 Detuned Synth Strings Tuba Slow Synth Strings Muted Trumpet Aahs Choir French Horn...
  • Page 24 NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME Voice Lead 2 Fantasy Pad Fifths Lead 1 Saw Pad Fifths Lead 2 Sine Pad Fifths Lead 3 Square & Saw Pad Fifths Lead 4 Square Pad 1 Bass Lead 1 Square Pad 2 Bass Lead 2 Poetic Pad Octave Bass Lead Triangle Pad...
  • Page 25 NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME Percussive Dulcimer 2 Tinkle Bell Dual Double Bell Piano & Strings Steel Drums Electric Piano & Strings 1 Woodblock Electric Piano & Strings 2 Taiko Drum Electric Piano & Strings 3 Melodic Tom Electric Piano & Strings 4 Synth Drum Piano &...
  • Page 26 NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME 8-Bit Pad 18 Guitar FX 2 8-Bit Pad 19 Guitar FX 3 8-Bit FX Wave Guitar FX 4 8-Bit FX Gunshot Guitar FX 5 Synth Hi-Hat Guitar FX 6 8-Bit FX Helicopter Drums 8-Bit FX Kick Standard Set 8-Bit FX Snare 1 Room Set...
  • Page 27 STYLES (RHYTHMS) LIST NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME Pop & Beat Piano Ballad 1 Dance Sunshine Beat 80’s Pop Rock Cha Cha Dance Guitar Pop Salsa 8-Beat Pop 1 80’s Disco Classic 16-Beat Pop Dance 1 Pop Jazz Pop House 90’s Pop 1 Galaxy House Piano Pop Party House...
  • Page 28 NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME Piano Jazz Song 6/8 March Dixieland 1 Polka Broadway Big Band Waltz Swing Slow Waltz Pop Swing Vienna Waltz Swing 2 World Big Band 2 Legend Dance Ragtime Charm 1 Trad Jazz Ancient Natural Charm Quick Step Beauty Love Song Country Ancient Natural Pop...

  • Page 29: Songs List

    SONGS LIST NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME Classic America The Beautiful Toreador Song Danny Boy Medidation El Condor Pasa Lullaby Greensleeves A Lover’s Concerto Rose On The Heath Hope Lullaby 2 New World Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still ‘O Sole Mio Old Joe On Wings Of A Song Old Dog Tray...
  • Page 30 NUMBER NAME NUMBER NAME Basic Beyer Piano Tutorial 4 Invention 13 in A-Minor Basic Beyer Piano Tutorial 5 Musette Basic Beyer Piano Tutorial 6 Bourree Basic Beyer Piano Tutorial 7 Czerny 599 No.92 Basic Beyer Piano Tutorial 8 Away In A Manger Basic Beyer Piano Tutorial 9 Marriage Of Figaro Basic Beyer Piano Tutorial 10...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Keys ....61 Non-Weighted, Touch Sensitive Keys Sounds ....450 Styles (Rhythms) .
  • Page 32 KETTLESTRING LANE | YORK | YO30 4XF | UNITED KINGDOM LAHNSTRAßE 27 | 45478 MÜLHEIM AN DER RUHR | DEUTSCHLAND If you have any more questions about this product, please do not hesitate to contact the Gear4music Customer Service Team on: +44 (0) 330 365 4444 or info@gear4music.com...

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