Changing The Pitch (Transpose, Tuning; Using The Pitch Bend Wheel To Shift The Pitch Of Notes - Casio CTK-3400SK User Manual

Changing the Pitch
(Transpose, Tuning)
Changing the Pitch in Semitone Steps
(Transpose)
The transpose feature lets you change the pitch, in semitone
steps. A simple operation lets you instantly change the pitch
to match that of a singer.
• The transpose setting range is –12 to +12 semitones.
1.
Press 3 (FUNCTION).
T r a n s .
2.
Use the bo (–/+) to select the transpose setting
you want.
Fine Tuning (Tuning)
Use the tuning feature when you need to adjust the pitch
slightly to play along with another musical instrument. Also,
some artists perform their music with slightly altered tuning.
You can use the tuning feature to adjust tuning so it exactly
matches a performance on a CD.
• The tuning feature specifies the frequency of the A4 note.
You can set a frequency within the range of 415.5 to
465.9 Hz. The initial default setting is 440.0 Hz.
1.
Press 3 (FUNCTION) a number of times until
"Tune" appears on the display (page EN-4).
T u n e
2.
bo
Use the (–/+) to adjust the tuning.
• Performing this step causes the display to change from
"Tune" to a value that indicates the current frequency
setting as shown below. You can change the frequency
in 0.1Hz steps.
4 4 0 . 0 H z
• Even if you do not perform a
tuning, the current frequency setting will appear
automatically after a few seconds.
bo
operation to adjust the
Controlling the Keyboard Sounds
Using the Pitch Bend Wheel to
Shift the Pitch of Notes
You can use the pitch bend wheel to slide the pitch of notes
smoothly upwards and downwards. This technique makes it
possible to produce effects that are similar to sounds
produced when bending notes on a saxophone or electric
guitar.
To play with the pitch bend wheel
1.
While playing a note on the keyboard, rotate the
pitch bend wheel on the left of the keyboard
upwards or downwards.
The amount the note bends depends on how much you
rotate the pitch bend wheel.
• Do not have the pitch bend wheel rotated as you turn
on the Digital Keyboard.
Specifying the Pitch Bend Range
Use the following procedure to specify how much the pitch of
the note changes whenever the pitch bend wheel is rotated
upwards or downwards. You can specify a range from 0 to 12
semitones (one octave).
1.
Press 3 (FUNCTION) a number of times until
"Bend Rng" appears on the display (page
EN-4).
B e n d R n g
2.
Use the bo (–/+) to change the range.
EN-13