Casio MZ-X500 User Manual

MZX500/300-E-2AENUSER’S GUIDE (Tutorial)● Before using this Digital Keyboard for the first time, be sure to read the separate USER’S GUIDE (Basics) to

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-9Pitch RiseFilter RiseAmp RiseRise. Specifies the time it takes from the start of application of the LFO until the effec

EN-10Editing a Tone (User Tones)These are tones of a vintage drawbar organ with nine drawbars and a rotary speaker. The Digital Keyboard’s cr Sliders

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-11 Drum Sound Editable ParametersFor changing the parameter settings of each keyboard key. Touch the desired keyboard

EN-12Editing a Tone (User Tones)Amp Amp.• For details and information about the setting items below, see the melody tone “Amp” (page EN-8).Volume• For

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-13Up to six tones are layered for ensemble sounds with plenty of depth. Each of the layered sounds can be edited individ

EN-14Editing a Tone (User Tones)Velocity Range Low Velocity range low. Specifies the minimum value of the effective velocity. No sound is produced whe

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-15Envelope • For details about the setting items below, see the melody tone “Filter” (page EN-8). You can input a value

EN-16Editing a Tone (User Tones)Amp Amp. For details, see the melody tone “Amp” (page EN-8).• For details about the setting items below, see the melod

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-17LFO Low Frequency Oscillator. This is a group of editable LFO parameters applied to the pitch of a layered tone. For d

EN-18Editing a Tone (User Tones)These parameters configure effect settings of each tone. Effect Editing ScreenTouching “Effect” on a tone editing scr

EN-1ContentsGeneral Guide EN-2Editing a Tone (User Tones) EN-5Editing a Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-5To rename a tone

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-19 Editable DSP ParametersDSP type/Parameter Description SettingsThrough Select this option if you do not want to apply

EN-20Editing a Tone (User Tones)Limiter Limits the input signal level so it does not rise above a preset level.Limit (X) Adjusts the volume level of t

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-21Chorus Gives notes depth and breadth.LFO Rate (X) Adjusts the LFO rate. 0 to 127LFO Depth (Y) Adjusts the LFO depth. 0

EN-22Editing a Tone (User Tones)Rotary This effect is a rotary speaker simulator.Speed (X) Switches the speed mode between fast and slow. Slow, FastBr

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-23Auto Wah This is a “wah” effect that can automatically shift the frequency in accordance with the level of the input s

EN-24Editing a Tone (User Tones)Pitch Shifter This effect transforms the pitch of the input signal.Pitch (X) Adjusts the pitch shift amount in quarter

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-25Piano Effect This effect is suited to acoustic piano play.Lid Type (Y) Adjusts how sound resonates in accordance with

EN-26Using the Pattern SequencerYou can use the pattern sequencer to create accompaniment patterns that sound while using the Digital Keyboard’s Auto

Using the Pattern SequencerEN-27You can store up to 100 user rhythms in Digital Keyboard memory. To recall a stored user rhythm, press one of the rhyt

EN-28Using the Pattern Sequencer4.Configure the settings below as required.5.Touch “0”.• This enters record standby, indicated by “” flashing on the

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Using the Pattern SequencerEN-291.On the PATTERN SEQUENCER screen, touch “Element Edit”.This displays the ELEMENT EDIT screen.2.Configure parameter se

EN-30Using the Pattern Sequencer1.On the PATTERN SEQUENCER screen, touch “Part Edit”.This displays the PART EDIT screen.2.Configure parameter settings

Using the Pattern SequencerEN-313.Touch bo EXIT to return to the RHYTHM EDIT MENU screen.4.Save the edited rhythm using the procedure under “Saving a

EN-32Using the Pattern Sequencer Table (Chord Conversion Table)Recording of each accompaniment pattern is normally performed in C major (root C, majo

Using the Pattern SequencerEN-331.On the PATTERN SEQUENCER screen, touch “Mixer Edit”.This displays the MIXER EDIT screen.2.Configure parameter settin

EN-34Using the Pattern Sequencer3.Configure advanced settings for the data to be imported.• Touching “” plays the data specified by “Start Measure” a

Using the Pattern SequencerEN-351.On the MENU screen, touch “RHYTHM”.2.Touch “Edit”.3.Touch “Clear”.4.Touch the user rhythm you want to delete.5.Touch

EN-36User PresetsIn addition to the Digital Keyboard’s built-in Music Presets, you can also create your own original music presets (user presets). You

User PresetsEN-371.On the MUSIC PRESET EDIT screen, touch “Chord Edit”.This displays the CHORD EDIT screen.Step (timing and chord)The timing of a chor

EN-38User Presets To insert a sequential series of steps1.On the CHORD EDIT screen, touch the “e” and “r” icons to select the step that comes immedia

General GuideEN-3• This manual uses the numbers and names below to refer to buttons and controllers.1P (Power) button2VOLUME controller3TONE areaPIANO

User PresetsEN-391.On the MUSIC PRESET EDIT screen (page EN-36), touch “Parameter Edit”.This displays the PARAMETER EDIT screen.2.Touch the parameter

EN-40User Presets Timing Setting and Chord Progression PlaybackThis section explains how chord progressions are played in accordance with the “Timing

User PresetsEN-41 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 tim

EN-42Editing an ArpeggioYou can edit a Digital Keyboard built-in arpeggio to create an original arpeggio of your own.There are two arpeggio types: ste

Editing an ArpeggioEN-437.You can change the settings below.• Touch a display item and then select from the list that appears. Use the 9 w/NO, q/YES b

EN-44Editing an Arpeggio1.On the MENU screen, touch “ARPEGGIATOR”.2.On the ARPEGGIATOR screen, touch “Edit”.This displays the ARPEGGIATOR EDIT screen.

Editing an ArpeggioEN-451.On the ARPEGGIATOR EDIT screen, touch “Write”.2.On the ARPEGGIATOR WRITE screen, touch “Rename”.This displays an input scree

EN-46Sequentially Recalling Registered Setups (Registration Sequence)You can configure the Digital Keyboard so its setup changes in a preset sequence

Sequentially Recalling Registered Setups (Registration Sequence)EN-471.On the MENU screen, touch “REGISTRATION”.This displays the REGISTRATION screen.

EN-48Using Pads (Tutorial)Use the procedures in this section to change advanced pad settings, and to record by overdubbing phrases. You can also edit

EN-4General GuideBackAUDIO VOLUME controllerLINE OUT R, L/MONO jacksMIDI OUT/THRU, IN terminalsUSB portPEDAL1 jackAUDIO IN jackDC 24V terminalLINE IN

Using Pads (Tutorial)EN-49 Sampling Setting Items• Playback settings, and/or loop and hold settings cannot be configured immediately after a sample i

EN-50Using Pads (Tutorial) Phrase and Chord Progression Setting Items• The “Length” and “Beat” settings cannot be changed when overdubbing phrases. T

Using Pads (Tutorial)EN-51Use the procedure below to change the playback start point of a sample.1.On the PAD screen, record the sample to one of the

EN-52Using Pads (Tutorial)Use the procedure below to rename pad data that you recorded or edited.1.While there is a recording and/or data within a pad

Using Pads (Tutorial)EN-53Use the procedure below to rename a user bank that you edited.1.On the MENU screen, touch “PAD”.2.Select the bank you want t

EN-54MIDI Recorder (Tutorial)You can record specific instruments, the left hand and right hand, or other parts of a song individually, and then combin

MIDI Recorder (Tutorial)EN-555.Touch the track name.6.Touch the track (Solo Track 1 through Solo Track 16) you want to record.7.Start playing somethin

EN-56MIDI Recorder (Tutorial)6.After you are finished punch-in recording, touch “Y”.Anything in the track following the point where you touched “Y” wi

MIDI Recorder (Tutorial)EN-573.When playback reaches the point where you want to end punch-in recording, touch “Set B”.• After touching “Measure”, “Be

EN-58MIDI Recorder (Tutorial)Use the procedures in this section to rename, copy, and delete recorded MIDI data.1.On the MENU screen, touch “MIDI RECOR

EN-5Editing a Tone (User Tones)Use the procedures in this section to edit the tones of each part (Upper1-2, Lower1-2), and to add effects to suit your

MIDI Recorder (Tutorial)EN-591.On the MENU screen, touch “MIDI RECORDER”.2.Touch “Monitor”.3.Touch “Edit”.4.Touch “Track Edit”.5.Touch “Copy”.6.In the

EN-60MIDI Recorder (Tutorial)1.On the MENU screen, touch “MIDI RECORDER”.2.Touch “Monitor”.3.Touch “Edit”.4.Touch “Track Edit”.5.Touch “Delete Measure

MIDI Recorder (Tutorial)EN-611.On the MENU screen, touch “MIDI RECORDER”.2.Touch “Monitor”.3.Touch “Edit”.4.Touch “Track Edit”.5.Touch “Key Shift”.6.T

EN-62Editing EventsPattern sequencer data, pad phrases and chord progressions, and MIDI recorder data are recorded as series of “events”. An event is

Editing EventsEN-63The EVENT EDIT screen shows the individual events that make up the data.Event locations (timing) are displayed as measures, beats,

EN-64Editing EventsTone  See the “Tone List” in the separate Appendix.OO OPart Volume  000 to 127 OO OPan  –64 to 0 to +63 OO OPart Coarse Tune  –

Editing EventsEN-65HL F.L. Depth(MZ-X500 only)Hex Layer Filter LFO Depth Layer Layer1 to Layer6OO OHex Layer Filter LFO Depth 000 to 127HL A.L. Depth(

EN-66Editing EventsD.Enh Low Frequency DSP Enhancer Low Frequency 000 to 127 OO OD.Enh Low Gain DSP Enhancer Low Gain 000 to 127 OO OD.Enh High Freque

Editing EventsEN-67D.Rot Speed DSP Rotary Speed Slow, Fast OO OD.Rot Brake DSP Rotary Brake Rotate, Stop OO OD.Rot Fall Accel DSP Rotary Fall Accel 00

EN-68Editing EventsD.Dst Routing DSP Distortion Routing Dist, Wah,Wh-Dst (Wah-Dist),Dst-Wh (Dist-Wah)OO OD.Dst Speaker DSP Distortion Speaker Bypass,

EN-6Editing a Tone (User Tones)8.Touch the destination tone number.• If the tone number already has data assigned, there will be an asterisk (*) next

Editing EventsEN-69• After SMF format MIDI data is imported, there may be events displayed whose Master Volume, Master Fine Tune, Master Coarse Tune,

EN-70Editing Events System EventsEvent Name Parameter Name SettingMIDI RecorderPattern SequencerPadsSystem TrackTracks 01 through 16Phrase ChordKeybo

Editing EventsEN-71S.Cho Return System Chorus Return 000 to 127 OS.Dly Type System Delay Type See the “Parameter List” in the separate Appendix.OS.Dly

EN-72Editing Events1.Display the EVENT EDIT screen.2.Touch “Setting”.3.Touch “View Filter”.4.Touch “Filter Enable” so it is “On”.5.Touch the event typ

Editing EventsEN-731.Display the EVENT EDIT screen.2.Touch an operation button to select an event.1.Display the EVENT EDIT screen.2.Use the operation

EN-74Editing EventsUse the procedures in this section to change the value of a parameter or to copy a parameter.1.On the EVENT EDIT screen, select the

Editing EventsEN-75* Quantize is an operation that automatically adjusts the note on timing of a note event to match a reference note.1.On the EVENT E

EN-76Editing Events1.On the EVENT EDIT screen, touch “Setting”.2.Touch “Note Modify Setting”.3.Touch one of the items below and then use the 9 w/NO, q

Editing EventsEN-771.On the EVENT EDIT screen, touch “Setting”.2.Touch “Note Modify Setting”.3.Touch one of the items below and then use the 9 w/NO, q

EN-78Editing EventsUse the procedures in this section to delete an event or events of particular types only.1.On the EVENT EDIT screen, select the eve

Editing a Tone (User Tones)EN-7 Melody Tone Editing ScreenParameters frequently used for tone editingAdvanced settingsEffect settings. For more in

Editing EventsEN-79• Chord events can be input to the MIDI recorder system track only.• In the case of the MZ-X500, you can also input chord event ste

EN-80Configuring Settings (Tutorial)This section explains general Digital Keyboard advanced settings. For information about other settings, see the Di

Configuring Settings (Tutorial)EN-81This section explains reverb type, chorus type, and delay time settings. For information about other effect settin

EN-82Configuring Settings (Tutorial)Manual Adjusts the reference phaser shift amount.*2–64 to +63LFO Rate Adjusts the LFO rate.*20 to 127LFO Depth Adj

Configuring Settings (Tutorial)EN-83A variety of different functions can be assigned to the bq K1, K2 knobs, the MODULATION wheel, Pedal1, and Pedal2.

A-1InformationThough this Digital Keyboard has a sound source that supports simultaneous play of 48 parts, the MIDI standard supports handling of info

InformationA-2Block DiagramLINE INAUDIO INMIC INTone GeneratorLINE/SPEAKEROUTPort A/B/C : Part1-16External PartSystem ChorusSystem DelaySystem ReverbM

A-3InformationSTLportCopyright 1994 Hewlett-Packard CompanyCopyright 1996,97 Silicon Graphics Computer Systems, Inc.Copyright 1997 Moscow Center for S

Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel1 - 161 - 161 - 161 - 16Default ChangedNoteNumber0 - 127 0 - 1270 - 127*1True voiceAfter Touch*4Co

ProgramChangeOO0 - 127Tr u e #System ExclusiveOOSystem CommonXXXXXXSong PosSong SelTuneAux MessagesRemarksXXXXOXOOXOOXAll sound offReset all controll

EN-8Editing a Tone (User Tones)Stretch Tune Stretch tuning. Sharpens high notes and flattens low notes to achieve characteristic piano stretch tuning.

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