Owner's manual INDEX SWITCH ON THE INSTRUMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONNECTIONS / OUTPUTS VOICES ............................................................................................................. 1 4 6 8 10 11 14 16 19 23 29 33 35 36 38 45 50 51 51 53 54 55 56 60 66 71 91 93 95 96 105 107 109 114 115 115 .......................................................................................................................................................... USER VOICES DRAWBARS PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................... SOUND BANK / RAM CARD KEYBOARD CONTROLS EFFECTS UTILITY STYLES ............................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................... ARRANGER ................................................................................................................................................. CUSTOM STYLE / ARRANGE VIEW DRUM MIXER PATTERN ................................................................................................ .............................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................... SONG PLAY ................................................................................................................................................ FOOTSWITCH ............................................................................................................................................. SONG RECORD ACCORDION OUT ASSIGN ARABIC ........................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. .......................................................................................................................................................... REGISTRATION MIDI DISK ......................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................ SAMPLER ..................................................................................................................................................... SEQUENCER .............................................................................................................................................. VOICE BANKS STYLES ........................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... GROOVES .................................................................................................................................................... DRUM SETS ................................................................................................................................................ ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................... MIDI IMPLEMENTATION EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ ABNORMAL RUNNING CONDITIONS ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... KETRON X SERIES This Instructions manual is valid for instruments X1 (keyboard), X4 (expander module) and X 8 (keyboard with buttons) . In fact, these instruments have the same technical-musical characteristics and only differentiate themselves from one another in the type of keyboard used (this is the case for X 1 and X 8) or for the fact that they do not have internal amplification (this is the case for X4). SWITCH ON THE INSTRUMENT When the instrument is switched on, the display panel indicates the name of the instrument and, straight after this, (only when the HARD DISK has been installed inside it) the inscription "SOUND BANK AUTOLOADING... " appears for a few seconds. This function automatically activates the loading of the Sound Bank Folk contained in folder 1 of the HD. The folder from which to draw the Sound Bank can however be selected by the user by means of a special procedure that will be described further on in the POWER ON SETUP paragraph. The user can import new Sound Banks from floppy disk, save them onto a specific folder of the Hard disk and then set it up so that a specific Sound Bank will be loaded automatically when the instrument is switched on. This useful function also allows the user to select and load new sounds while playing or even before playing, depending on the type of repertoire required. WARNING In the Pattern section, a few "bonus" PATTERNS have been saved, which partly use sounds contained in the Sound Bank Folk loaded when the instrument was switched on. Should the instrument not be equipped with a Hard disk and consequently be unable to load these sounds, these Patterns could be played incorrectly. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION !!! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE COVER. MEANING OF GRAPHIC SYMBOLS: The lightning arrow inside an equilateral triangle warns you about the presence of dangerous, not insulated voltage that may constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation mark in an equilateral triangle informs you about important instructions in the User's Manual. INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERONS. Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this instrument to rain or moisture. - Earthing instructions - 1 This product must be connected to an earthed outlet. In case of malfunctioning, the earthing will reduce the risk of electric shock. The instrument comes with an earthed power cable and plug to be used with an earthed outlet. DANGER - Improper earthing connections may cause electric shocks. In case of doubts, have your electric installation checked by a qualified electrician. Do not modify the power cable coming with the instrument. IMPORTANT SAFETEY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - When using electrical products, some basic precautions must be followed, including the following: 1 Before using this instrument, carefully read the User's Manual. 2 When the instrument is used by children, the presence of an adult is required. 3 Do not use the instrument near water, for example near a wash-basin, a swimming-pool, a wet surface, etc. 4 The instrument must be used only on supports recommended by the manufacturer. 5 Do not play the instrument at a high volume for a long period of time: exceedingly loud music can cause damage to your health. 6 The instrument is to be used in a position where adequate ventilation is provided. 7 Use the instrument far away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, etc. 8 Use only the supplied power cable for connecting the instrument to the mains. The identification and power supply data are reported on the bottom of the instrument. 9 Disconnect the power cable if the instrument is not used for longer periods of time. 1 Be careful to avoid any objects or liquids from falling into the inside of the enclosure. 0 1 Bring the instrument to an service centre in the following cases: 1 a. Damages on the power cable or plug. b. Objects or liquids fallen into its inside. c. The instrument has been exposed to rain. d. Abnormal running or an evident decrease of the instrument's performance. e. The instrument has fallen down or the enclosure has been damaged. 1 . Never try to repair the instrument yourself. All operations must be performed by 2 specialised engineers. KEEP THESE INSTRUMENTS IN A SAFE PLACE HOW TO AVOID RADIO/TV INTERFERENCE This instrument operates at radio frequencies, and if not correctly installed according to the instructions supplied, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. Though this instrument has been designed according to the applicable standards and notwithstanding the reasonable protections against interference it has been equipped with, there is no guarantee that such events will not occur. In order to check if the interference is actually caused by this instrument, switch it off and see if the interference disappears. Then switch it on again and check if the interference appears again. Once you have made sure that the interference is originated by this instrument, take one of the fol- 2 lowing measures: 1. Turn the radio or TV antenna in a different direction. . 2. Modify the instrument's position with respect to the receiver. 3. Increase the distance between the instrument and the receiver. 4. Connect the instrument's plug to a different outlet to make sure that the instrument and the receiver are connected to two different circuits. 5. If necessary, contact a specialised technician. WARNINGS After having read the safety precautions and instructions on the previous pages, carefully read and conform to the following recommendations: POWER SUPPLY Before connecting this instrument to any other equipment (amplifier, mixer, other MIDI instruments, etc.) make sure that all units are switched off. Read the instructions about Radio and TV interference.. HOW TO CLEAN THIS INSTRUMENT Use only a soft and dry cloth to clean the external surface of your instrument. Never use petrol, thinners or solvents generally speaking. OTHER PRECAUTIONS If you wish to use your instrument abroad and if you have any doubts about the power supply, contact a qualified engineer previously. The instrument should never be subject to strong vibrations. Never exert excessive pressure on the keys and knobs. Do not place any objects on the central display. The transparent panel could brake or be damaged and the reading of data could become more difficult. The instrument's cover could be slightly heated during playing. This is caused by heat dissipation of its internal components and is considered to be a normal effect. Nonetheless the instrument should be placed in a ventilated area, if possible. IN ORDER NOT TO LOOSE DATA Please remember that the data stored in the instrument can be deleted at any time in case of abnormal running conditions. We therefore advise to carry out back-up copies of your data during the various programming phases. 3 CONNECTIONS / OUTPUTS REAR PANEL The rear panel is pro ...