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Akai MX73 Operator's Manual

Akai MX73 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD...
  • Page 2 To avoid damaging the finish, never use denaturated alcohol, paint SERVICING TO OUALIFIED SERVfCE PERSONNEL. chemicals to ctean the Akai MX73. enjoy the Akal MX73 for a long time, please read this operator’s Akai or the Service Department of Akai Electric Company,...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 1. The MX73 can be used as a MIDI master control keyboard for Warning..........

  • Page 4: Control Panel

    Controls CONTROL PANEL LC Display Button MASTER VOLUME OUTLINE DIAGRAM OCTAVE SHIFT N U M B E R SELECT WHEEL SELECT S E L E C T CONTROL SW. SELECT CONTROL VOL. SELECT...

  • Page 5: Midi Out Jacks

    Use these jacks to store memory data CONTROL volume using fool set in the MX73 on a cassette tape or to a synthesizer, sampler, etc. to recall the data from a cassette tape. EXT OUT Jack SUSTAIN Jack Use this jack to transmit only program...
  • Page 6 Operating Procedures s e t t h e p a r a m e t e r s a s s h o w n below. c h e c k i n g t h e d i s p l a y a t 1.
  • Page 7 MX73 STATUS CHART Value Parameter l - 1 6 SPLIT POlNT OCTAVE SHIFT PROGRAM NUMBER O-127 ON/OFF Areas I through IV can each be set WHEEL SELECT independently. SELECT ON/Off ON/OFF - - - SW. SELECT O N / O F F CONTROL VOL.
  • Page 8 [MIDI CHANNEL SElTlNOj 1. Preu the FWDILOAD or BWDNERlFY CH.O1 1 2. Prom the UP or DOWN button to Wect the desired MIDI CH. 05 1. Pmnk FmMOADbunonloutbtho8PLlTdl8phy. 1 w7c 1 c-7c 1 c-3c I 6. Pm00 tha dmotmd key. The cursor wilt dlaa&r md the IWLIT...
  • Page 9 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to set the program number (0 NO.127 to 127). The program number on the MX73 is compstibte program number on the slave side. Depending on the however, the actual -am number may be different.
  • Page 10 2. Pros. tha UP (ON) or DOWN (OFFI button to set the MIDI ON / [KEY VELOCITY SETTING This 8etstha of the MX73 key velocity. There are 10 1 . Prwe tha FWD/LOAD button to aet to the VELOCITY diaptay. 10 I...
  • Page 11 control awltches. ON, the LED lbhta. One MIDI type. Ona MIDI meaaa~e kontrd change) from 0 to 31 can aet for eech control awitch. be set for each control slider. Theae e&ht progammabfe controller8 can ba wed whlb The aet effect becomes StronQer as the ahder ia moved up. 1.

  • Page 12: Write Program

    [CONTROL VOLUME PRESETTING 1 2. Roes the amtrot switch3 (l-4) to be used - - - - ] SUSTAIN I II -- SUSTAIN WRITE PROGRflM -- WRITE PROGRAM 12 !
  • Page 13 Use the follawing procedure to recall a program In the memory: 1 . Press the BANK buMn. (The LED will light.) 2. Use the SELECT buttons to select the &aired program number. (00 to OB) 3. When the program number is selected, the number of the selected program will appear on the display as follows: PLAY PROGRAM: 12 for program...
  • Page 14 3C at the center. there is no sound source in the MX73. pressing the, TUNE button transmits a tune request message to the slave side. When the TUNE button is depressed, “TUNE REQUEST” is dis- and all the connected MIDI sound sources are tuned.
  • Page 15 Example of Programming Patterns Example II -Flute IV -Orchestra Ill -Wind Example 2. Set each area to a percussion instrument and use the keyboard as a rhythm box. II -snares I -Tam-tams IV -Handclaps -Chimes Example 3. This method can also be used to check the tuning, volume. or tone of the different instruments.
  • Page 16 Splitting Keyboard Into 2 and Using for 4 Sound Sources Area II S612 Area IV In this method, two sound sources can be mixed to form a voice, providing rich possibilities for expression. Areas I and II: Harmony Areas Ill and IV: Melody Areas I and II: Base Areas II1 and IV: Harmony Many other patterns can also be used.
  • Page 17 Splitting Keyboard Into 2, Using 3 sound As the range is wide, this method is especially suited for piano sounds. This method is also effective with strings, brass, and voice sounds. An ensemble effect can be obtained by slightly off- setting the three pitches.
  • Page 18 Tape Interface The MX73 is equipped with an input and output jack and tape interface functions making it possible to store the parameters for both recording and playback. set in the program memory on a cassette tape. The tape interface functions include the save mode for outputing the...
  • Page 19 Version :l.O Model MX - 73 Implementation Chart MIDI Remarks Transmitted Recognized Function . . . memorized Basic Default 1 - 16 Channel Changed 1 - 16 memorized Default MODE 1.2-3.4 Messages' OMNI ON/OFF M.P x Mode Altered 0 0 - 120 Note ************** Number : True voice...

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