Casio CTK-6250 User's Guide

ECTK6200/WK6600E1BUSER’S GUIDEPlease keep all information for future reference.Safety Precautions Before trying to use the keyboard, be sure to read t

General GuideE-8Your Digital Keyboard is equipped with a song sequencer and other features that you can use to store data you create. This stored data

Using the Function MenuE-98• For details about “parts” mentioned here, see “How Parts are Organized” (page E-38).Adjusts the Auto Accompaniment volume

Using the Function MenuE-99Specifies whether the Digital Keyboard should remember its setup when turned off and restore it the next time it is turned

Using the Function MenuE-100 To initialize all data and settings (or parameter settings only)1.Press the R-13 (FUNCTION) button to display the functi

E-101Using a Memory CardYou can save Digital Keyboard user area data to a memory card and load data from a memory card to Digital Keyboard memory. You

Using a Memory CardE-102• A memory card can become quite warm after very long use in the card slot. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.•

Using a Memory CardE-1034.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the 0 to “CardFormat”.5.Press the R-16 (ENTER) button.• This will cause the confirmation

Using a Memory CardE-1045.Press the R-17 (y) button to change to the “Xxxx Save”*1 screen.• To save a song sequencer song in SMF format, press the R-1

Using a Memory CardE-105• Make sure that all of the data you want to load is in the MUSICDAT folder on the memory card.1.Insert the memory card into t

Using a Memory CardE-1061.Insert the memory card into the card slot.2.Press the C-7 (CARD) button to enter the card mode.3.While holding down the R-13

Using a Memory CardE-107You can use the Digital Keyboard to play music files you saved to a memory card with your computer.• Supported music files are

E-9Getting Ready to PlayPrepare a household power outlet or batteries.• Be sure to comply with the separate “Safety Precautions”. Incorrect use of thi

Using a Memory CardE-108When playing a music file of a piano piece that has the left hand and the right hand parts recorded in separate MIDI channels,

Using a Memory CardE-109You can perform the following operations and play on the keyboard along with playback of a music file on a memory card.• Selec

E-110Connecting to a ComputerYou can connect the Digital Keyboard to a computer and exchange MIDI data between them. You can send play data from the D

Connecting to a ComputerE-111You can transfer song sequencer songs, user rhythms, and other data in Digital Keyboard memory to a computer for storage.

Connecting to a ComputerE-112You can transfer rhythm data from other models by loading it from a memory card, or by using Data Manager to transfer the

E-113ReferenceError MessagesDisplay Message Cause Required ActionFormat 1. The current memory card format is not compatible with this Digital Keyboard

ReferenceE-114TroubleshootingSymptom ActionIncluded AccessoriesI can’t find something that should be included with the product.Carefully check inside

ReferenceE-115Notes keep sounding, without stopping. • Turn power off and then back on to initialize all Digital Keyboard settings (page E-13).• Repla

ReferenceE-116SpecificationsModels CTK-6200/CTK-6250/WK-6600Keyboard CTK-6200/CTK-6250: 61 standard-size keysWK-6600: 76 standard-size keysTouch Respo

ReferenceE-117• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Inputs/OutputsUSB jack TYPE BSustain/Assignable jack Standard jack (sus

Getting Ready to PlayE-10You can use six D-size batteries for power.• Use alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries. Never use oxyride or any other nickel bas

ReferenceE-118Be sure to read and observe the following operating precautions. LocationAvoid the following locations for this product.• Areas exposed

ReferenceE-119The table below shows the preset DSPs that can be selected by the procedure under “To use a DSP” (page E-35).• The “Number” column shows

ReferenceE-120All of the Digital Keyboard’s preset DSPs belong to one of the DSP types shown in the table below. When creating a user DSP (page E-36)

ReferenceE-121 Single Type DSP Parameters01: WahThis is a “wah” effect that can automatically affect the frequency using an LFO.Parameters and Value

ReferenceE-12208: FlangerApplies wildly pulsating and metallic reverberation to sounds. LFO waveform is selectable.Parameters and Value Ranges:1 :LFO

ReferenceE-12314: Lo-FiApplies various types of noise to the input signal to reproduce a retro Lo-Fi sound.Includes wow and flutter for rotational flu

ReferenceE-124In addition to the chords that can be fingered with Fingered 1 and Fingered 2, the following chords also are recognized.• With Fingered

ReferenceE-125The following shows the relationship between MIDI IN and MIDI OUT channels and each part.• For details about parts, see “How Parts are O

ReferenceE-126Parameter ListTo check this setting item:Refer to this column in the table below:Setting items that are always saved when power is turne

ReferenceE-127Chord Example ListRootChordTypeMmdimaugsus4sus27m7M7m7b57b57sus4add9madd9mM7dim7696m6(A#)/BbBF#/(Gb)G(G#)/AbAFCC#/(Db)D(D#)/EbE• Since t

E-11ConnectionsUsing headphones cuts off output from the built-in speakers, which means you can practice playing even late at night without disturbing

Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel1 - 161 - 161 - 161 - 16Default ChangedNoteNumber0 - 1270 - 127 *1True voiceAfter TouchControlChan

Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel1 - 161 - 161 - 161 - 16Default ChangedNoteNumber0 - 1270 - 127 *1Tr ue voiceProgramChangeO 0 -

ECTK6200/WK6600E1BUSER’S GUIDEPlease keep all information for future reference.Safety Precautions Before trying to use the keyboard, be sure to read t

ConnectionsE-12You can connect audio equipment or a music amplifier to the Digital Keyboard and then play through external speakers for more powerful

E-13Selecting and Playing a Tone1.Rotate the L-2 (VOLUME) knob towards MIN to set the volume to a low level.2.Referring to “Connections” (page E-11),

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-14 To disable Auto Power Off1.While the Digital Keyboard is turned on, press the L-1 (POWER) button to turn it off.2.Wh

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-155.Now you can play on the keyboard using the tone you selected.• You also can use the R-14 (–, +) buttons to select a

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-161.Refer to the separate “Appendix” to look up the group(s) and numbers of the two tones (UPPER 1 part tone and UPPER 2

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-171.While holding down the R-19 (SPLIT) button, press the keyboard key that you want to be the leftmost key in the right

Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel1 - 161 - 161 - 161 - 16Default ChangedNoteNumber0 - 1270 - 127 *1Tr ue voiceProgramChangeO 0 -

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-18The transpose feature lets you raise or lower the overall tuning of the keyboard in semitone steps. You can use this f

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-191.Press the L-9 (METRONOME) button.• This will start the metronome.• The display will show the tempo along with a coun

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-20 To adjust the tempo by tapping a beat1.While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button, tap the L-11 (TAP) button four

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-21Use the scale function to select one of the 17 preset temperaments (tunings) for the built-in sound source. You also c

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-225.When you are finished, press the R-15 (EXIT) button twice.• This will return to the screen that was displayed before

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-23With the arpeggiator, you can play various arpeggios and other phrases automatically by simply pressing keys on the ke

E-24Using Auto AccompanimentWith Auto Accompaniment, simply select the accompaniment rhythm you want and the matching accompaniment (drums, guitar, et

Using Auto AccompanimentE-256.Press the L-15 (SYNCHRO/ENDING) button.• This enters synchro standby (Auto Accompaniment waiting for you to play a chord

Using Auto AccompanimentE-26While Auto Accompaniment is playing, you use the chord keyboard to specify the chord root and type. The area of the keyboa

Using Auto AccompanimentE-27There are six different Auto Accompaniment patterns, shown below. You can switch between patterns during accompaniment pla

Important!Please note the following important information before using this product.• Before using the optional AC Adaptor to power the unit, be sure

Using Auto AccompanimentE-28Auto harmonize lets you add harmony to melody notes you play with your right hand. You can select any one of 12 Auto harmo

Using Auto AccompanimentE-296.To turn off auto harmonize, press the R-18 (AUTO HARMONIZE/ARPEGGIATOR) button again.• This causes the pointer indicator

Using Auto AccompanimentE-305.Edit the selected accompaniment pattern instrument part as desired.• While performing the procedure below, you can press

Using Auto AccompanimentE-319.After everything is the way you want, press the R-16 (ENTER) button.• This displays a screen for specifying the destinat

E-32Applying Effects to a SoundYou can apply a variety of different acoustic effects to the sounds produced by the Digital Keyboard. The built-in effe

Applying Effects to a SoundE-33 DSP Effect Mode ConfigurationThe DSP effect mode is enabled while “DSP” is selected for the “Chorus/DSP” effect param

Applying Effects to a SoundE-34Effects are divided among different types (reverb, chorus, DSP), so first you need to use the procedure below to select

Applying Effects to a SoundE-353.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the thick brackets (%) to the “Chorus/DSP” setting.4.Use the R-14 (–, +) buttons

Applying Effects to a SoundE-365.Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select the preset DSP you want to use.• DSPs with the leading numbers 001 thro

Applying Effects to a SoundE-375.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the thick brackets (%) to the parameter you want to change.6.Use the dial or R-14

E-2ContentsGeneral Guide ... E-4Reading the Display ...E-6Modes...

E-38Using the MixerThe sound source of this Digital Keyboard is capable of sounding up to 32 individual parts simultaneously. Each part can be control

Using the MixerE-391.Press the C-5 (MIXER) button.• This causes the mixer screen to appear.2.Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select the mixer parameter

Using the MixerE-40• For details about how initial default settings are configured when you perform the following procedure, see “Parameter List” (pag

Using the MixerE-41The tables below show the parameters that can be configured on the mixer screen.The settings marked with an asterisk (*) in the “Se

Using the MixerE-42The MIC parameters include microphone input (input via T-5 (MIC IN) jack) related settings.MIC Parameters (WK-6600 Only)Parameter N

Using the MixerE-43Part parameters include setting items that can be adjusted for parts A01 through A16 and B01 through B16.Part ParametersParameter N

E-44Using the Tone EditorYou can create a user tone by editing one of the built-in preset tones.The preset tones built into this Digital Keyboard cons

Using the Tone EditorE-45• Cutoff FrequencyThe cutoff frequency is a parameter for adjusting timbre by cutting any frequency that is higher than a spe

Using the Tone EditorE-466.To save a rhythm after you edit it, hold down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button as you press the C-13 (MENU) button.• This display

Using the Tone EditorE-47The table below shows the parameters that can be configured on the tone editor screen. For information about each parameter,

ContentsE-3Using a Memory Card... E-101Loading and Removing a Memory Card...E-102Entering the Card Mode ...

Using the Tone EditorE-48DSP On Off(DSP On/Off)Specifies whether DSP should be applied (on) or not applied (oFF) to notes. The following four settings

E-49Music PresetsMusic presets provide one-touch access to Auto Accompaniment, tone, reverb, and other settings that are configured in accordance with

Music PresetsE-503.Use the buttons from L-3 ([A] POPS/ROCK/DANCE) to L-8 ([F] USER RHYTHMS) to select a music preset group.• The L-8 ([F] USER RHYTHMS

Music PresetsE-51The settings listed in the table below are recalled when a music preset is selected.• Except for the chord progression, all of the se

Music PresetsE-52While the music preset screen is displayed, you can use the L-17 (ACCOMP ON/OFF) button to change Auto Accompaniment settings.• Each

Music PresetsE-53Preset areas numbered F:001 through F:050 are for storage of user presets. You can have up to 50 user presets stored in memory at one

Music PresetsE-546.Use the R-17 (y) button to move the 0 to “Store” and then press the R-16 (ENTER) button.• This displays a screen for specifying the

Music PresetsE-55This section explains how chord progressions are played in accordance with the “Timing” (Timing set) settings in step 5 under “To cre

Music PresetsE-56•3/4Plays chords measure-by-measure at a timing that is 3/4 times that of the recording. This setting is best for use with a 6/8 time

Music PresetsE-57You can modify the preset chord progression and save it as a user preset, or you can create a new chord progression from scratch and

E-4General Guide• Illustrations in this User’s Guide show the WK-6600.BackDialL-1 - L-17 C-1 - C-13R-1 - R-20T-1 - T-9S-1CTK6200_e.book 4 ページ ２０１１年１

Music PresetsE-581.Perform steps 1 through 4 of the procedure under “Chord Progression Editing Flow” on page E-57.2.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to mov

Music PresetsE-594.Specify the location of the new chord insert as a number of beats after the current cursor position.• Except for the R-8 (7) button

Music PresetsE-601.Perform steps 1 through 4 of the procedure under “Chord Progression Editing Flow” on page E-57.2.While holding down the R-13 (FUNCT

E-61Saving Keyboard Setups to Registration MemoryRegistration memory lets you store Digital Keyboard setups (tone, rhythm, etc.) for instant recall wh

Saving Keyboard Setups to Registration MemoryE-621.Configure the tone, rhythm, and other settings you want to include in the setup.2.Press the C-8 (BA

E-63Using the Song SequencerYou can use the song sequencer to record keyboard play (including Auto Accompaniment), or to record individual parts (mult

Using the Song SequencerE-642.Press the C-2 (RECORD) button.• The button will start flashing and the EASY REC screen shown below will appear on the di

Using the Song SequencerE-651.Perform steps 1 through 4 under “To perform using a music preset” (page E-49).2.Press the C-2 (RECORD) button.• The butt

Using the Song SequencerE-66 Recording Start• Note settings•Rhythm selection• Tempo setting• Scale setting• The mixer settings below– All part parame

Using the Song SequencerE-67This section explains how to record to the system track and how to record to Tracks 01 through 16. For details about track

General GuideE-5• In this manual, the term “Digital Keyboard” refers to the CTK-6200/CTK-6250/WK-6600.• This manual uses the numbers and names below t

Using the Song SequencerE-687.Start playing something on the keyboard.• Recording starts automatically when you perform any one of the following opera

Using the Song SequencerE-694.Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select a track (Track 01 through Track 16).5.Configure panel settings as required for you

Using the Song SequencerE-701.While the song sequencer mode initial screen is on the display after track recording is complete, hold down the R-13 (FU

Using the Song SequencerE-71You can access the mixer during playback, playback standby, or record standby (C-2 (RECORD) button flashing), or while rec

Using the Song SequencerE-725.Use the R-17 (y) button to move the 0 to “PanelRecord”.6.Press the R-16 (ENTER) button.7.In response to the “Sure?” mess

Using the Song SequencerE-731.Press the C-3 (SONG SEQUENCER) button to enter the song sequencer mode.2.Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select a

Using the Song SequencerE-747.To stop playback, press the L-16 (START/STOP) button.• Pressing the R-15 (EXIT) button without pressing the R-16 (ENTER)

Using the Song SequencerE-751.Perform the procedure under “To start a song editor operation” on page E-74 to display the song editor menu, with the 0

Using the Song SequencerE-761.Perform the procedure under “To start a song editor operation” on page E-74 to display the song editor menu.2.Use the R-

Using the Song SequencerE-77As explained in detail under “Songs, tracks, and parts” (page E-65), the system track is an individual track, while the ke

General GuideE-6This section explains the contents of the Digital Keyboard’s display screen.1Detailed information areaThis area displays a variety of

Using the Song SequencerE-78The following operations are supported during track (system track, Tracks 01 through 16) editing.• Clearing a single track

Using the Song SequencerE-791.Perform the procedure under “To start a track editor operation” on page E-78 to display the track editor menu.2.Use the

Using the Song SequencerE-807.After everything is the way you want, press the R-16 (ENTER) button.• If the destination track does not contain recorded

Using the Song SequencerE-81The event editor screen displays the individual events that make up a song as values and characters as shown in the sample

Using the Song SequencerE-82 Event Data ListThe following table shows the event types that correspond to the abbreviations that appear on the display

Using the Song SequencerE-83 System Track EventsEvent Type2 display during insert4 display Parameter Name Setting Range2 display Event NameTnU1 UPPER

Using the Song SequencerE-841.Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure under “To start an event editor operation” on page E-80 to display the event edito

Using the Song SequencerE-851.Perform the procedure under “To start an event editor operation” on page E-80.2.Use R-17 (i) button to display page thre

Using the Song SequencerE-861.Display the event editor screen of the track that includes the events you want to delete.• See “To select a track for ed

Using the Song SequencerE-871.Display the event editor screen of the track where you want to insert the event.• See “To select a track for editing” (p

General GuideE-7Your Digital Keyboard has three modes: a rhythm mode, a card mode, and a song sequencer mode. The currently selected mode is shown as

Using the Song SequencerE-883.Press the C-10 (COPY) button.• This displays the “Copy” screen.• If you have already specified a range using the locator

Using the Song SequencerE-891.Display the event editor screen of the track you want to quantize.• See “To select a track for editing” (page E-84).2.Pr

Using the Song SequencerE-90You can use the procedures in this section to delete all pitch bender events from a track or from a specific range in a tr

Using the Song SequencerE-911.Display the event editor screen of the track you want to edit.• See “To select a track for editing” (page E-84).2.Depend

Using the Song SequencerE-921.Perform steps 1 through 5 under “To adjust the velocity value of a note event” on page E-91. In step 4, select “Gatetime

Using the Song SequencerE-931.Perform steps 1 and 2 under “To delete a beat event” (page E-92).2.Move the cursor to the beat event that comes immediat

Using the Song SequencerE-945.Use buttons R-1 (5) to R-4 ( • ) and buttons R-7 (6) to R-10 (,) to specify the length of the note you want to input.• F

E-95Using the Function MenuThe function menu includes settings that normally need to be accessed relatively infrequently, such as overall tuning, equa

Using the Function MenuE-964.To exit the function menu, press the R-13 (FUNCTION) button or R-15 (EXIT) button.• Note that all function menu settings

Using the Function MenuE-97Specifies the how arpeggio is played in accordance with pressed keyboard keys when the arpeggiator (page E-23) is being use