GEM PK7 Owner's manual

PK7/PK5

Owner’s manual English

PK7/PK5

Contents i

Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1

Multimedia workstation........................................................................... 1

The Owner’s Manual .............................................................................. 1

Specifications ......................................................................................... 2

Important information ............................................................................. 4

Important preliminary notes.................................................................... 5

How to update your instrument .............................................................. 5

PK7......................................................................................................... 5

PK5......................................................................................................... 5

SYSTEM RESET.................................................................................... 5

Front Panel PK7 ..................................................................................... 6

Rear Panel PK7/PK5 (Connections) ...................................................... 9

Front Panel PK5 ................................................................................... 10

• 1 Get started................................................................................................ 12

Powering up and preliminary operations .............................................. 12

Power On/Off........................................................................................ 12

Battery Power....................................................................................... 12

Power Supply Unit................................................................................ 12

Play on the keyboard and change the sounds ..................................... 13

Select Performances and play keyboard sounds ................................. 14

Select Styles and play with automatic accompaniments...................... 15

Play the Programmable Pads............................................................... 16

Add Pitch Bend to your playing ............................................................ 16

Play with Effects or bypass them ......................................................... 16

Play with headphones .......................................................................... 17

Play with the pedals ............................................................................. 17

Regulate the general Effect volumes ................................................... 17

Transpose the instrument (Semitones) ................................................ 18

Demo.................................................................................................... 19

How to listen to the Demo Styles ......................................................... 19

Song Play - Direct from Disk (PK7 only) .............................................. 19

• 2 Basic concepts ........................................................................................... 21

Style, Song Style and Song.................................................................. 21

Style and RealTime modes (Style accompaniments off)...................... 21

Style Lock and Single Touch Play buttons ........................................... 21

Song Style mode .................................................................................. 22

Song mode (PK7 only) ......................................................................... 22

Performance......................................................................................... 23

Tracks................................................................................................... 24

Sounds ................................................................................................. 24

Connections ......................................................................................... 25

Power ................................................................................................... 25

Aux Out (Stereo) .................................................................................. 25

Input - (Mic/Line + Gain) [optional for PK7 only) .................................. 25

MIDI...................................................................................................... 25

Pedals .................................................................................................. 26

Computer (PK7 only)............................................................................ 26

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Video (optional - PK7 only)................................................................... 27

Headphones ......................................................................................... 27

Music Stand.......................................................................................... 27

The Display .......................................................................................... 28

Data Entry ............................................................................................ 29

Inserting Alphanumeric data................................................................. 30

• 3 Sounds & Performances............................................................................ 31

The Sounds and tracks ........................................................................ 31

The 3 Real Time Keyboard tracks (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower) ............. 31

Sounds & The keyboard mode............................................................. 31

Full mode.............................................................................................. 31

Split mode ............................................................................................ 32

Selecting Sounds ................................................................................. 33

To select Keyboard Sounds.................................................................. 33

BANK 1, 2 and 3 (bank 3 is present in PK7 only)................................. 34

Selecting Performances ....................................................................... 35

How to program the Performances ...................................................... 36

The Performance parameters .............................................................. 37

Store Performance ............................................................................... 39

Save changes to a different Performance (or create a new one)......... 39

The Performance name........................................................................ 40

To Restore the original Performance settings ...................................... 40

• 4 The Styles ................................................................................................ 41

About PK7/PK5 Styles.......................................................................... 41

Selecting Styles.................................................................................... 42

Recall a Style by selecting the Performances ...................................... 43

The Style controls................................................................................. 45

Start/Stop ............................................................................................. 45

Key Start............................................................................................... 45

Intro ...................................................................................................... 45

Ending .................................................................................................. 46

Var 1, Var 2, Var 3, Var 4 ...................................................................... 46

Fill A, Fill, Fill B ..................................................................................... 46

Tap Tempo (also FILL B) ...................................................................... 47

Fade In/Out .......................................................................................... 47

The Arranger section ............................................................................ 48

Arrange On/Off ..................................................................................... 48

Arrange Memory................................................................................... 48

Lower Memory...................................................................................... 48

Bass To Lowest .................................................................................... 48

The Style Tempo .................................................................................. 49

Tempo Lock .......................................................................................... 49

Saving the Tempo to a Performance .................................................... 49

The Split Point ...................................................................................... 50

Setting a new split point ....................................................................... 50

Arrange Mode....................................................................................... 51

Single Touch Play, Store Performance,

Style/Tempo Lock ................................................................................. 53

Single Touch Play................................................................................. 53

Store Performance ............................................................................... 53

Style/Tempo Lock ................................................................................. 54

The Utility section ................................................................................. 55

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• 5 Disk (PK7 only)......................................................................................... 58

Files...................................................................................................... 58

The disk functions ................................................................................ 58

Loading Songs and MIDI files .............................................................. 60

Loading Styles...................................................................................... 60

Loading Performances ......................................................................... 60

Loading Samples.................................................................................. 60

Loading Song Styles ............................................................................ 60

Load operations - Play a Song or MidiFile direct from disk .................. 60

The Load procedure ............................................................................. 61

Recongizing files with extensions......................................................... 62

Save operations ................................................................................... 62

The Save procedure............................................................................. 63

Saving MIDI Files ................................................................................. 64

Saving Song Styles .............................................................................. 64

Delete ................................................................................................... 65

Disk Formatting procedures ................................................................. 66

Formatting procedure ........................................................................... 66

General disk handling information........................................................ 67

Inserting a Disk into the drive ............................................................... 67

Ejecting a Floppy Disk.......................................................................... 67

The Write Protect Tab........................................................................... 67

Handling Floppy Disks.......................................................................... 68

Back-up copies..................................................................................... 68

Disk Drive Head Cleaning .................................................................... 68

Precautions to observe when using PK7 disks with a computer .......... 69

• 6 Songs (PK7 only) ...................................................................................... 70

What is a Song? ................................................................................... 70

The Song Performance ........................................................................ 70

Selecting and playing back Songs ....................................................... 70

To select a Song................................................................................... 70

Song Playback ..................................................................................... 71

Melody off (PK7 only) ........................................................................... 72

Play All Songs (PK7 only)..................................................................... 72

Play a Song with a track in real time .................................................... 72

Displaying lyrics (PK7 only).................................................................. 74

To display lyrics on an external monitor or domestic TV ...................... 74

• 7 Song Styles .............................................................................................. 75

Song/Style Performances..................................................................... 75

To select and playback a Song Style.................................................... 75

Select a Song Style .............................................................................. 75

Play a Song Style in real time .............................................................. 76

Song Style Recording........................................................................... 77

Entering the Song Style Record mode ................................................. 77

Recording ............................................................................................. 77

Listen to the Song Style playback ........................................................ 78

Clear Song Style (User Song/Style) ..................................................... 79

Song Style Name ...................................................................................80

• 8 Digital Signal Processor ............................................................................ 81

Reverb.................................................................................................. 81

Chorus.................................................................................................. 81

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Assigning the effect types .................................................................... 82

How to select the effect types .............................................................. 82

Deactivating (bypassing) the effects .................................................... 83

Regulating the Send levels................................................................... 84

Revsend ............................................................................................... 84

Chosend ............................................................................................... 84

• 9 MIDI........................................................................................................ 86

What is MIDI?....................................................................................... 86

The Computer port (PK7 ONLY) .......................................................... 86

Tracks and MIDI channels.................................................................... 87

MIDI Connection rules.......................................................................... 87

Assigning MIDI channels...................................................................... 87

MIDI Lock ............................................................................................. 87

The Common Channel ......................................................................... 88

MIDI Numeration .................................................................................. 88

Principal MIDI applications ................................................................... 88

Piloting an expander (or other keyboard) with PK7/PK5 ...................... 88

Using the PK7/PK5 in Song Mode with a computer

(or external sequencer) ..................................................................... 91

Piloting PK7/PK5 with a master keyboard............................................ 92

• 10 Sampling (PK7 only) & Programmable Pads............................................ 94

Sampling and Programmable Pads assignment .................................. 94

Digital Audio Sampler ........................................................................... 94

Sampling procedure ............................................................................. 95

The Sample Edit parameters................................................................ 96

Reverb.................................................................................................. 96

Chorus.................................................................................................. 96

Volume ................................................................................................. 96

Pan ....................................................................................................... 96

Tuning................................................................................................... 97

Cancelling samples .............................................................................. 97

Programmable Pads Assign ................................................................. 98

The PK7/PK5 Pads .............................................................................. 98

• 11 MIDI/General ........................................................................................ 99

• Reference section

Technical Specifications PK7 .................................................... Specs. 1

Technical Specifications PK 5 ................................................... Specs. 1

Index (alphabetical) ............................................................ Reference. 3

• Appendix

Sounds table .................................................................................... A. 1

Style/Song tables ............................................................................. A. 3

Reverb table ..................................................................................... A. 4

Chorus table ..................................................................................... A. 4

Drumkit tables .................................................................................. A. 5

Recognized chords - example in the key of C.................................. A. 8

MIDI Implementation Chart .............................................................. A. 9

Control Change on tracks............................................................... A. 10

Introduction 1

Congratulations!

Congratulations and thank you for having purchased Generalmusic’s PK7/PK5, a multimedia

workstation packed with features and functions. This instrument unites high quality sounds and

automatic accompaniments with an easy-to-operate user interface.

Note: The functions explained in this manual relate to both instruments PK7 and PK5.

The differences between the two instruments are separately explained (“PK5 only” or

“PK7 only”).

MULTIMEDIA WORKSTATION

PK7/PK5 is not just an ordinary music workstation, it boasts true multimedia features that can

render music making fun. While a guitar player can play through PK7 amplification system, a

group of singers can follow the lyrics projected on a television (or other video projection device).

THE OWNER’S MANUAL

Do not use it as a paperweight: read it. It helps to understand how PK7/PK5 operates, saving

much time.

The first part of the manual is divided into several User Guides while the second part contains

the Appendix with various tables and MIDI specifications.

2 Introduction

Specifications

• Polyphony & multitimbricity

PK7/PK5 is 32 note polyphonic (maximum), 16 part multi-timbral (Song mode) or 8 part

multi-timbral (Style mode). Each part is assigned to a track. In Real Time mode, 3 tracks

(maximum) are assigned to the keyboard.

• Sound Generation

The Sounds are based on PCM and Wavetable technology. The Sounds are based on

elaborated sampled waveforms. The instrument’s 32 oscillators generate “single” (32-note

polyphonic) or “layer” sounds (16 note polyphonic).

• ROM Sounds

The PK7’s ROM (Read Only Memory) contains 384 permanent Sounds including 16

Drumkits. The PK5 contains 256 Sounds including 8 Drumkits.

• Sample-RAM (PK7 only)

PK7 can be fitted with an optional Audio/Video interface which gives access to the incorpo-

rated battery-backed Sample-RAM. This memory is dedicated to the storage of Samples

which can be captured with the Sampling function or loaded from disk. RAM Sounds are

based on (one RAM Sound for all 63 Performances.

• Digital Signal Processor

PK7/PK5 features two on-board Digital Signal Processors, controlled in real time, which

enrich the sounds with effects (reverbs and modulations. Two different effects (1 Reverb

and 1 Modulation) can be assigned and memorized to each Performance.

• Sequencer

An on-board 16-track Sequencer (8 track in PK5) includes a series of functions that allow

the recording and editing of Styles and Songs (PK7 only), and the recording of Song/Styles

(real time recording method) User-programmed sequence data are conserved in the bat-

tery-backed System-RAM.

• Preload, Play Direct from Disk (PK7 only)

The Preload function automatically loads Songs in PK, WK, CD or SMF format into memory

while the sequencer is in play or while you play in real time. Play Direct from Disk allows

you to play a PK, WK, CD or SMF Song directly from disk without first loading all the data

into memory. This is particularly useful for Songs and Midi files that are larger in terms of

memory than the available Sequencer memory.

• Automatic Accompaniments

PK7/PK5 features 96 ROM Styles which provide automatic accompaniments for the three

real time keyboard sections (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower). Each Style has 4 Variations (2 in

PK5) consisting of Basic, Intro, Fill and Ending patterns, totalling 40 different patterns (20 in

PK5). There is also room in memory for up to 16 User Styles (PK7 only).

• Disk Drive (PK7 only)

The Disk Drive, an invaluable device which renders PK7 more powerful and flexible, pro-

vides a set of functions that permit the transfer of useful data to and from Disks, allowing

you to build a library of Songs, Styles, Performances and Samples. The disk drive can

read and write onto PK7 format 3.5” floppy disks with a capacity of 720 Kbytes (2DD type)

and 1.4 Mbytes (2HD type). Other formats recognized are Ms-Dos (1.44 Mb) and Atari ST/

Falcon (720 kb), both used for the exchange of MIDI Files.

• Sampling and Karaoke (PK7 only)

The optional Audio/Video Interface (AVI - available on request) expands the PK7 specifica-

tions with functions normally reserved for the more advanced instruments. The AVI renders

the Microphone/Line inputs operational for Sampling. Samples can also be loaded to the

Sample-RAM from disk. The Karaoke function allows Song and MIDI File lyrics to be

displayed on an external Television or computer monitor. The AVI can be configured for

different video standards (Europe and USA).

• Updateable Operating System from floppy disk

Since the PK7 operating system resides in a flash ROM, it is possible to load updates from

floppy disk. Operating System updates can add new functions to the instrument.

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• Multitasking operating system (PK7 only)

PK7’s operating system allows you to perform different functions simultaneously, such as

loading a file while the sequencer is in playback, or formatting a disk while you play.

• MIDI

Thanks to the fully implemented MIDI features, PK7/PK5 can act as a Master controlling

device, or as a 16 part multi-timbral slave device, regardless of the current playing mode.

• Direct Connection to a computer (PK7 only)

The Computer jack permits the connection of computers (MAC/PC/Atari) not fitted with a

MIDI interface to PK7 via a single serial cable. The communication speeds can also be

configured to suit your specific computer system.

4 Introduction

Important information

1. The PK7/PK5 should contain the following items from the factory:

a) Instrument;

b) one Floppy disk containing the operating system (PK7 only);

c) Music stand;

d) Owner’s manual.

2. When contacting your retailer or authorised Generalmusic technical assistance centre, al-

ways quote the model name and serial number of your instrument.

Products and/or brand names that are referred to in this publication (Apple, IBM, Macintosh, MS-DOS,

Windows, OS2, Windows 95, Amiga) may either be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their

respective owners. The Publisher/s and Author/s make no claim to these trademarks

Generalmusic on Internet: http://www.generalmusic.com

The information in this publication has been carefully prepared and checked. The manufacturers however

decline all liability for eventual errors. All rights are reserved. This publication may not be copied,

photocopied or reproduced in part or in whole without prior written consent from Generalmusic S.p.A.

Generalmusic reserves the right to apply any aesthetic, design or function modifications it considers

necessary to any of its products without prior notice. Generalmusic declines all liability for damage to

property or persons resulting from improper use of the instrument.

Make sure that all internal electronic options are installed by an authorized Generalmusic service

technician. Check with an authorized Generalmusic dealer for information on the closest service center.

Introduction 5

Important preliminary notes

Observe these important preliminary notes before getting into your instrument

AVOID PLACING DISKS ON TOP OF THE PK7/PK5 SPEAKERS - Do not place floppy disks

on top of speakers, near magnets, telephones, or other sources of electromagnetic fields.

The disk contents could be damaged.

HOW TO UPDATE YOUR INSTRUMENT

To implement new functions in your instrument, you can update your instrument as described

below.

PK7

1. Before turning on the PK7, insert the floppy disk containing the latest release of the

Generlmusic Operating System Turn off the instrument

2. Turn on the instrument. The message “Load OS?” appears in the display.

3. Press ENTER to confirm (pressing ESCAPE cancels the operation)

4. After pressing ENTER, the display shows the message “Loading!”.

5. When the operation is complete, PK7 is ready to play.

NB. To check the date of the Operating System, go into the last page of the MIDI/GENERAL

functions (PK7 only).

PK5

To update the PK5, you must contact an authorised Generalmusic technical assistance centre

or your retailer.

SYSTEM RESET

To restore the instrument’s factory status (default settings), proceed as described below:

• Simultaneously press and hold the UPPER 1 selector button (located to the right of the

display) together with the PROGRAMMABLE PADS buttons 2, 3 and 4.

WARNING

The Reset operation irremediably cancels all user-programmed data contained in the instru-

ment’s RAM.

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Front Panel PK7

bass accompaniment according to the lowest note played. When

OFF, the bass track follows the programmed pattern of the Style,

regardless of the chord inversion played.

6. VARIATION 1, 2, 3, 4. These buttons allow you to change the

current Style Variation (the display indicator illuminates then goes

off. The current variation (1, 2, 3 or 4) is indicated by the corre-

sponding LED which turns on.

7. CURSOR/PAGE. Navigational arrows: the CURSOR [ ] and [ ]

buttons select the functions listed in the MENU to the left of the dis-

play. The currently selected function is indicated by the arrowhead

in the display which points to the name of the function. The PAGE

[ ] and [ ] buttons pass from function page to another.

8. MELODY OFF. This button turns off the melody of a Song in

playback, useful if a singer wants to sing along with the backing, or if

you want to play the melody yourself.

9. Fade In/Out: Starts and stops a Style with a gradual increase or

decrease of volume. Starting requires pressing the Start button.

During the fade cycle, the corresponding display indicator turns on.

10. FILLL IN A, FILL IN, FILL IN B/TAP TEMPO. FiLL IN A [ ] (Fill-

to-previous-variation): recalls a Fill pattern (display indicator turns

on) then passes to the previous Style Variation. FILL IN [ ] (Fill-to-

current-variation): recalls a Fill pattern then continues with the same

Style variation. FILL IN B [ ] (Fill-to-next-variation): - pressed during

Style play (display indicator turns on), it recalls a Fill pattern then

passes to the next variation. TAP TEMPO - sets the Style playing

speed by tapping on the button and starts the Style automatically.

11. SINGLE TOUCH PLAY. When On (display indicator on) ROM

Style-Performance sounds are assigned to all the tracks when you

select the Styles. The ARRANGE ON/OFF and ARRANGE MEMORY func-

tions are also automatically activated. In this mode, the 9 Function

1. POWER ON/OFF:. Push button to turn the instrument on

and off.

2. VOLUME. Regulates the overall volume of the entire instru-

ment (speakers, headphones, stereo aux out).

3. DEMO. Gains access to the demonstration Style.

4. STYLE/SONG. Numeric selection keypad to select the Styles

(00-95), User Styles (96-103), Song Styles (104-110) and Songs

(111-117) by specifying the corresponding Program change

number using the STYLE / SONG lists as a reference. Three

digit selections are specified by pressing the 100+ button fol-

lowed by the remaining two digits.

5. ARRANGER. 4 functions which control the Styles.: ARRANGE

ON/OFF enables (LED On) or disables (LED Off) the Style ar-

rangements. ARRANGE MEMORY, the Style arrangements con-

tinue playing (display indicator on) or stop (display indicator off)

after releasing the keys from the keyboard below the split point.

LOWER MEMORY, the Sound assigned to the Lower keyboard sec-

tion continues playing (display indicator on) or stops playing

(display indicator off) after releasing the keys from the keyboard

below the split point. BASS TO LOWEST, when on (LED on), the

Bass track of the Style auto accompaniment follows the lowest

left note of the chord played, allowing real time changes of the

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buttons F1 … F9 also recall nine different Single Touch Play ROM

panel settings which differ according to the Style. When OFF (dis-

play indicator off), selecting Styles recalls sounds for the accompa-

niment tracks while those of the keyboard tracks remain unchanged.

12. STORE PERFORMANCE. Gains access to the STORE PERFORM-

ANCE function where you can save your panel settings to the current

Performance and change the Performance name. Holding this but-

ton pressed for 2 seconds enters into the edit of the current Perform-

ance where you can modify the relative parameters. (arrowhead

shown next to PERF function).

13. FUNCTION BUTTONS F1 … F9 (S.T.PLAY/PERFORMANCE).

These buttons select Performances, Single Touch Play settings or

Style, Song Style or Song tracks, depending on the current status of

the instrument. In Song mode the two rows of numbers under the

buttons correspond to the 16 Song Tracks which are selected with

the buttons F1 … F8. Function button F9 toggles between tracks 01-

08 and 09-16.

14. START/STOP, INTRO, ENDING, KEY START/CONTINUE.

START/STOP starts and stops the playback of a Style. INTRO places

the introduction of a Style on “standby” before Style start ENDING

(the corresponding display indicator turns on). KEY START synchro-

nises the start of a Style with a note (or chord) pressed on the lower

keyboard area. Pressing CONTINUE restarts the Song Style or Song

from the current stop point.

15. TEMPO/DATA DIAL, ENTER, ESCAPE. The TEMPO/DATA DIAL

is active for Tempo changes in Style, Song Style or Song mode, or

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operates as a data entry device when the instrument is in one of the

function edit modes. ENTER confirms specified data in edit situations.

ESCAPE cancels specified data and/or escapes an edit situation..

16. STYLE/TEMPO LOCK. STYLE LOCK: when on (corresponding

display indicator on), selecting Performances recalls keyboard sounds

only without changing Style. When off (display indicator off), select-

ing Performances recalls keyboard and accompaniments sounds and

changes Style. TEMPO LOCK: when selected (alternate flashing of

Tempo setting and LOC in the display), the current Tempo setting is

locked for all Style changes. When off (alternate flashing stops),

each Style recalls memorized Tempo data.

17. PLAY ALL SONGS. If a Song or MIDI File disk is inserted in the

disk drive, this buttons triggers the playback of all the Songs or MIDI

Files directly from disk, playing them back one after the other as a

medley.

18. UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER. These buttons activate (LED on)

or Mute (LED off) the respective keyboard sections and, therefore,

determine the configuration of the keyboard sounds.

19. DISK. Enters the Disk operating functions (Load, Save, Erase,

Format) which allow the transfer of files to and from disk.

20. DISPLAY. A backlit, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) of the multi-

function type that simultaneously displays and provides access to

several parameters. The user interface displays the current situa-

tion of the instrument at all times, showing the On/Off status of sev-

eral panel buttons with the corresponding display indicator. The sur-

rounding markings also form part of the display area (explained in

detail afterwards).

21 SOUND. Numeric selection keypad to select the Sounds (00-

127), including the Drumkits, by specifying the corresponding Pro-

gram change number using the SOUND lists as a reference. Three

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digit selections are specified by pressing the 100+ button followed

by the remaining two digits. The Sound Banks (1, 2, 3) are selected

in cyclic order by simultaneously pressing the + and – buttons.

22. OCTAVE –/+. A Track octave transposer which transposes the

selected track (the one shown flashing in the display) over the maxi-

mum range of

±

2 octaves. Pressing both + and – buttons at the

same time cancels the setting.

23. TRANSPOSE

b

/ #. Raises (

#)

or lowers (

b

)

the pitch of the

instrument as a whole in semitone steps, over a range of

±

12 semi-

tones. Pressing both buttons at the same time resets to 0.

24 PADS. 4 buttons which provide sounds or samples that can be

played in real time in any mode. All four buttons are assignable

(samples or percussive sounds).

25. SEQUENCER. The buttons of this section are dedicated to the

recording and playback of a Song Style. CLEAR cancels specific events

from Song Style (all, chord, tracks, etc.). SONG STYLE allows you to

pass directly to the first Song Style of the relative bank (104-111).

RECORD automatically sets the sequencer for Song Style recording.

PLAY/STOP starts and stops the Song Style recording and playback.

26. UTILITY. 6 useful functions which affect the instrument in sev-

eral different ways. METRONOME activates/deactivates the metronome

in playback and record mode. TOUCH allows you to set the keyboard

sensitivity with the Page buttons. HARMONY enables/disables the

melody harmony function according to the current Harmony Type.

SUSTAIN applies the sustain effect to the three keyboard sections (Up-

per 1, 2 and Lower). REVERB activates/deactivates the Reverb effect

processor. CHORUS activates/deactivates the Chorus effect proces-

sor (delay/modulations). Holding the TOUCH, HARMONY, REVERB and

CHORUS buttons pressed allows you to enter into the edit of the corre-

sponding function.

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27. SAMPLIING (RECORD, SAMPLE). These buttons are opera-

tional only when the optional Audio/Video interface is fitted. RECORD

activates the sampling process, allowing you record your voice

(through a microphone) or a musical instrument connected to the

Mic/Line jack of the A/V interface. SAMPLES gains access to the SAM-

PLES bank.

28. DISK DRIVE. The Disk Drive is situated to the left of the instru-

ment, under the keyboard. This device works with 3.5" DD disks

(720 Kb) and HD disks (1.44 Mb).

29. WHEEL. This physical controller is preset for PITCH BEND. Verti-

cal movements generate PITCH BEND messages on the Performance

tracks set to receive them.

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Rear Panel PK7/PK5 (Connections)

1. AUDIO/VIDEO (PK7 only): 25 pin connector in which you can

insert the optional Audio/Video Interface (with RGB and S-HVS ports)

which allows you to project song lyrics on a domestic television or

monitor.

2. COMPUTER (PK7 only). Serial port which permits PK7 to be

connected directly to a computer (Apple Macintosh or IBM PC and

compatibles). Data interchange between PK7 and PC or Mac re-

quires appropriate setting in the MIDI/General functions .

3. MIDI OUT, MIDI IN A MIDI interface consisting of MIDI OUT and

MIDI OUT ports to communicate with other external devices fitted

with a MIDI interface (keyboards, computers, etc.). MIDI cables are

not supplied with the instrument.

When using PK7/5 on its own, these sockets do not require to be

connected.

4. DAMPER. A pedal connector for an optional footswitch preset for

Sustain which affects all Performances.

5. AUX OUT. Stereo Auxiliary Output to listen to the PK7/5 sounds

through an external amplification device (mixer, audio amplifier, home

stereo unit, etc.).

6. HEADPHONES. Jack for a set of stereo headphones. Inserting

the headphone plug into this jack excludes the internal speakers.

7. DC 12 V. Connector for the optional power supply unit.

8. VOLUME. A pedal connector for a continuous control pedal as-

signable for Volume control (All Volume, Section Volume).

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Front Panel PK5

1. POWER ON/OFF:. Push button to turn the instrument on and

off.

2. VOLUME. Regulates the overall volume of the entire instru-

ment (speakers, headphones, stereo aux out).

3. DEMO. Gains access to the demonstration Style.

4. STYLE/SONG. Numeric selection keypad to select the Styles

(00-95) and Song Styles (96-99) by specifying the correspond-

ing Program change number using the STYLE / SONG lists as a

reference.

5. ARRANGER. 4 functions which control the Styles.: ARRANGE

ON/OFF enables (LED On) or disables (LED Off) the Style ar-

rangements. ARRANGE MEMORY, the Style arrangements continue

playing (display indicator on) or stop (display indicator off) after

releasing the keys from the keyboard below the split point. LOWER

MEMORY, the Sound assigned to the Lower keyboard section con-

tinues playing (display indicator on) or stops playing (display

indicator off) after releasing the keys from the keyboard below

the split point. BASS TO LOWEST, when on (LED on), the Bass

track of the Style auto accompaniment follows the lowest left note

of the chord played, allowing real time changes of the bass ac-

companiment according to the lowest note played. When OFF,

the bass track follows the programmed pattern of the Style, re-

gardless of the chord inversion played.

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6. FADE IN/OUT: Starts and stops a Style with a gradual increase or

decrease of volume. Starting requires pressing the Start button.

During the fade cycle, the corresponding display indicator turns on.

7. VARIATION 1, 2. These buttons allow you to change the current

Style Variation (the display indicator illuminates then goes off. The

current variation (1, 2) is indicated by the corresponding LED which

turns on.

8. CURSOR/PAGE. Navigational arrows: the CURSOR [ ] and [ ]

buttons select the functions listed in the MENU to the left of the dis-

play. The currently selected function is indicated by the arrowhead

in the display which points to the name of the function. The PAGE

[ ] and [ ] buttons pass from function page to another.

9. FILLL IN A, FILL IN B/TAP TEMPO. FILL IN A

(Fill-to-current-

variation): recalls a Fill pattern then continues with the same Style

variation. FILL IN B (Fill-to-next-variation): - pressed during Style play

(display indicator turns on), it recalls a Fill pattern then passes to the

next variation. TAP TEMPO - sets the Style playing speed by tapping

on the button and starts the Style automatically.

10. SINGLE TOUCH PLAY. When On (display indicator on) ROM

Style-Performance sounds are assigned to all the tracks when you

select the Styles. The ARRANGE ON/OFF and ARRANGE MEMORY func-

tions are also automatically activated. In this mode, the 9 Function

buttons F1 … F9 also recall nine different Single Touch Play ROM

panel settings which differ according to the Style. When OFF (dis-

play indicator off), selecting Styles recalls sounds for the accompa-

niment tracks while those of the keyboard tracks remain unchanged.

11. STORE PERFORMANCE. Gains access to the STORE PERFORM-

ANCE function where you can save your settings to the Performances

and change the Performance name. If held pressed for 2 seconds,

you enter into the edit of the current Performance where you can

modify the relative parameters. (arrowhead shown next to PERF func-

tion).

12. FUNCTION BUTTONS F1 … F9 (S.T.PLAY/PERFORMANCE).

These buttons select Performances, Single Touch Play settings or

Style and Song Style tracks, depending on the current status of the

instrument.

13. START/STOP, INTRO, ENDING, KEY START/CONTINUE.

START/STOP starts and stops the playback of a Style or Song Style

and starts the Song Style recording of the automatic accompani-

ment. INTRO places the introduction of a Style on “standby” before

Style start ENDING stops a Style with an Ending (the corresponding

display indicator turns on). KEY START synchronises the start of a

Style with a note (or chord) pressed on the lower keyboard area.

Pressing CONTINUE restarts the Song Style from the current stop point.

14. TEMPO/DATA +/– BUTTONS, ENTER, ESCAPE. The TEMPO/

DATA +/– BUTTONS are active for Tempo changes in Style and Song

Style mode, or operate as data entry devices when the instrument is

in one of the function edit modes. ENTER confirms specified data in

edit situations. ESCAPE cancels specified data and/or escapes an

edit situation..

15 STYLE/TEMPO LOCK. STYLE LOCK: when on (corresponding dis-

play indicator on), selecting Performances recalls keyboard sounds

only without changing Style. When off (display indicator off), select-

ing Performances recalls keyboard and accompaniments sounds and

changes Style. TEMPO LOCK: when selected (alternate flashing of

Tempo setting and LOC in the display), the current Tempo setting is

locked for all Style changes. When off (alternate flashing stops),

each Style recalls memorized Tempo data.

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16. UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER. These buttons activate (LED

ON) or mute (LED off) the respective keyboard sections and, there-

fore, determine the configuration of the keyboard sounds.

17. DISPLAY. An LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) of the multi-function

type that simultaneously displays and provides access to several

parameters. The user interface displays the current situation of the

instrument at all times, showing the On/Off status of several panel

buttons with the corresponding display indicator. The surrounding

markings also form part of the display area (explained in detail after-

wards).

18 SOUND. Numeric selection keypad to select the Sounds (00-

127), including the Drumkits, by specifying the corresponding Pro-

gram change number using the SOUND lists as a reference. Three

digit selections are specified by pressing the 100+ button followed

by the remaining two digits. The Sound Banks (1, 2, 3) are selected

in cyclic order by simultaneously pressing the + and – buttons.

19. OCTAVE –/+. A Track octave transposer which transposes the

selected track (the one shown flashing in the display) over the maxi-

mum range of

±

2 octaves. Pressing both + and – buttons at the

same time cancels the setting.

20. TRANSPOSE

b

/ #. Raises (

#)

or lowers (

b

)

the pitch of the

instrument as a whole in semitone steps, over a range of

±

12 semi-

tones. Pressing both buttons at the same time resets to 0.

21 PADS. 4 buttons which provide sounds or samples that can be

played in real time in any mode. All four buttons are assignable

(samples or percussive sounds).

22. SEQUENCER. The buttons of this section are dedicated to the

recording and playback of a Song Style. RECORD automatically sets

the sequencer for Song Style recording. PLAY/STOP starts and stops

the Song Style recording and playback.

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23. UTILITY. 6 useful functions which affect the instrument in sev-