Casio WK7500E1A User Manual

ECTK7000/WK7500E1AUSER’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 Song SequencerE-981.Display the event editor screen of the track you want to edit.• See “To select a track for editing” (page E-91).2.Depend

Using the Song SequencerE-991.Perform steps 1 through 5 under “To adjust the velocity value of a note event” (page E-98). In step 4, select “GatetimeM

Using the Song SequencerE-1001.Perform steps 1 and 2 under “To delete a beat event” (page E-99).2.Move the cursor to the beat event that comes immedia

Using the Song SequencerE-1015.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.• Fo

E-102Using the Pattern SequencerYou can use the pattern sequencer to create accompaniment patterns that sound while using the Digital Keyboard’s Auto

Using the Pattern SequencerE-103The following describes each of the different instrument part statuses that appear in the lower left corner of the scr

Using the Pattern SequencerE-104 Replacing the Accompaniment Patterns of an Existing Rhythm with New RecordingsWith this procedure, you re-record one

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1053.Use buttons L-13 (INTRO) through L-16 (SYNCHRO/ENDING) to select the accompaniment pattern you want to play. If you

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1061.While the pattern sequencer screen is displayed, press the C-6 (RECORD) button.• The button will start to flash and

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1071.Perform steps 1 through 6 under “To rehearse before editing an existing rhythm” (page E-104).2.Perform the procedure

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 the Pattern SequencerE-1086.If you want to record notes you play on the keyboard in real time, perform the following steps.• The operation you c

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1098.Repeat steps 4 through 7 for all of the parts you want to edit.• It is recommended that you save the rhythm as a use

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1106.Configure mixer settings for the selected instrument part. You can skip this step if you do not want to configure mi

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1111.Press the C-4 (PATTERN SEQUENCER) button.• This displays the pattern sequencer screen. For details about screen cont

Using the Pattern SequencerE-112• Pressing the R-15 (EXIT) button in place of the operation in step 1 displays the confirmation screen shown below. Pr

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1136.Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select the instrument part you want to edit.7.Edit the selected accompaniment pattern

Using the Pattern SequencerE-114The event editor screen shows the individual events recorded to an instrument part as shown in the sample screen below

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1151.On the pattern sequencer screen, select the “Recorded Data” or “Empty” status instrument part whose events you want

Using the Pattern SequencerE-116The settings in this section control how instruments parts you are currently editing or creating are sounding when pla

Using the Pattern SequencerE-117 Table (Chord conversion table)Recording of each accompaniment pattern is normally performed using C major (root of C

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

Using the Pattern SequencerE-118 BreakPoint (Break Point)This parameter specifies the key, from C to B, that is the point at which Auto Accompaniment

Using the Pattern SequencerE-119• This procedure copies note events only.• You will not be able to perform this procedure if an INTRO or ENDING is sel

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1201.While the pattern sequencer screen is displayed, hold down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button and press the C-4 (EDIT) butto

E-121Recording and Playing AudioAll of the sound output by the Digital Keyboard can be recorded as audio files on a memory card. The maximum recording

Recording and Playing AudioE-122You can record keyboard play while in the rhythm mode or song sequencer mode.• Recording is actually performed in the

Recording and Playing AudioE-1231.Referring to “Audio Recording” (page E-121), determine what type of performance you want to record.2.If you plan to

Recording and Playing AudioE-1244.If required, perform the steps below to switch from the time counter screen to the tempo, measure, beat screen. If y

Recording and Playing AudioE-1251.Perform the procedure under “To get ready for audio recording” (page E-123).• This enters the rhythm mode.2.Perform

Recording and Playing AudioE-126• You can start audio playback operations from the rhythm mode or the song sequencer mode. You cannot start from the c

Recording and Playing AudioE-1274.Press the L-17 (PLAY/STOP) button.• This will start playback of the audio file and cause the L-17 (PLAY/STOP) button

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

Recording and Playing AudioE-1281.Perform steps 1 through 4 under “To play back a recorded audio file” (page E-126) to start playback.2.When playback

Recording and Playing AudioE-1291.Press the C-2 (AUDIO PLAY) button to enter the audio play mode.2.Use the dial or the R-14 (–, +) buttons to display

E-130Using the Function MenuThe function menu contains items for tuning and touch adjustments, local on/off, and other global settings that need to be

Using the Function MenuE-1314.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-132Specifies how many times notes or chords should sound within one beat for arpeggio phrases played by the arpeggiator (page

Using the Function MenuE-133• For details about “parts” mentioned here, see “How Parts are Organized” (page E-36).Adjusts the Auto Accompaniment volum

Using the Function MenuE-134Specifies if Auto Power Off (page E-13) is enabled (on*) or disabled (oFF). Even when “on” is selected for this setting, y

Using the Function MenuE-135 To initialize all data and settings (or parameter settings only)1.Press the R-13 (FUNCTION) button to display the functi

E-136Using 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-137• The message “Please Wait” will remain on the display while a data save operation is in progress. Do not perform any other op

ConnectionsE-12You can use the Digital Keyboard’s speakers to output sound from a CD player, another digital keyboard, or other external device, or fr

Using a Memory CardE-1384.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-1395.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-140 Memory card Data StorageThe above procedure stores Digital Keyboard data in a folder named MUSICDAT on the memory card.• The

Using a Memory CardE-1411.Insert the memory card into the card slot.2.Press the C-9 (CARD) button to enter the card mode.3.While holding down the R-13

Using a Memory CardE-142You can use the Digital Keyboard to play music files you saved to a memory card with your computer.• Supported music files are

Using a Memory CardE-143When 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-144You can perform the following operations and play on the keyboard along with playback of a music file on a memory card.• Selec

E-145Connecting 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-146You can transfer song sequencer songs, user rhythms, and other data in Digital Keyboard memory to a computer for storage.

Connecting to a ComputerE-147You can transfer rhythm data from other models by loading it from a memory card, or by using Data Manager to transfer the

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

E-148ReferenceError MessagesDisplay MessageCause Required ActionFormat 1. The current memory card format is not compatible with this Digital Keyboard.

ReferenceE-149Memory Full 1. There is not enough memory capacity required for pattern sequencer operations.1. To record new data of some part of some

ReferenceE-150TroubleshootingSymptom ActionIncluded AccessoriesI can’t find something that should be included with the product.Carefully check inside

ReferenceE-151Some notes are cut off while they are playing.Notes are cut off whenever the number of notes being sounded exceeds the maximum polyphony

ReferenceE-152SpecificationsModels CTK-7000 / WK-7500Keyboard CTK-7000: 61 standard-size keysWK-7500: 76 standard-size keysTouch Response 2 types, Off

ReferenceE-153• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Pitch Bend WheelPitch Bend Range 0 to 12 semitonesMemory CardsSupported

ReferenceE-154Be sure to read and observe the following operating precautions. LocationAvoid the following locations for this product.• Areas exposed

ReferenceE-155The table below shows the preset DSPs that can be selected by the procedure under “To use a DSP” (page E-32).• The “Number” column shows

ReferenceE-156All 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-33)

ReferenceE-157 Single Type DSP Parameters01: WahThis is a “wah” effect that can automatically affect the frequency using an LFO.Parameters and Value

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

ReferenceE-15808: FlangerApplies wildly pulsating and metallic reverberation to sounds. LFO waveform is selectable.Parameters and Value Ranges:1 :LFO

ReferenceE-15914: 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-160In addition to the chords that can be fingered with Fingered 1 and Fingered 2, the following chords also are recognized.• With Fingered

ReferenceE-161Chord Example ListRootChordTypeMmdimaugsus4sus27m7M7m7b57b57sus4add9madd9mM7dim7696m6(A#)/BbBF#/(Gb)G(G#)/AbAFCC#/(Db)D(D#)/EbE• Since t

ReferenceE-162The following shows the relationship between MIDI IN and MIDI OUT channels and each part.* The A01 part MIDI OUT channel depends on the

ReferenceE-163Parameter ListTo check this setting item:Refer to this column in the table below:Setting items that are always saved when power is turne

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 *1True voiceProgramChangeO 0 - 127

ECTK7000/WK7500E1AUSER’S GUIDEPlease keep all information for future reference.Safety Precautions Before trying to use the keyboard, be sure to read t

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 *1True voiceProgramChangeO 0 - 127

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-10 (METRONOME) button.• This will start the metronome.• The display will show the tempo along with a cou

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-12 (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-16 (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

E-29Applying 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-30 DSP Effect Mode ConfigurationThe DSP effect mode is enabled while “DSP” is selected for the “Chorus/DSP”effect parame

Applying Effects to a SoundE-31Effects are divided among different types (reverb, chorus, DSP), so first you need to use the procedure below to select

Applying Effects to a SoundE-322.If you want, use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the thick brackets (%) to the “DSP Disable”setting, and then use the

Applying Effects to a SoundE-334.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the thick brackets (%) to the “DSP” setting.• This causes the number and name of

Applying Effects to a SoundE-345.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the 0 to the parameter you want to change.• For information about the operation a

Applying Effects to a SoundE-35The table below shows the parameters that can be configured on the DSP editor screen.The settings marked with an asteri

E-36Using 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-371.Press the C-7 (MIXER) button.• This causes the mixer screen to appear.2.Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select the mixer parameter

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

Using the MixerE-38While the mixer screen is displayed, use sliders D-4 (1/9/EXT) to D-12 (MASTER) to change the displayed parameter settings. The D-1

Using the MixerE-39● Sliders D-4 (1/9/EXT) through D-11 (8/16):Allow configuration of the following parameter settings in accordance with the currentl

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-42MIC/INST parameters include settings related to the T-5 (INST IN) and T-8 (MIC IN) terminals.MIC/INST ParametersParameter Name Desc

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.• This section covers editing of preset tone groups A

Using the Tone EditorE-45•Tone SettingSpecifies which of the preset tones should be used as the original tone.These parameters control how the tone ch

Using the Tone EditorE-46Tone areas numbered K:001 through K:100 are for storage of user tones. You can have up to 100 user tones stored in memory at

Using the Tone EditorE-47• The message “Please Wait” will remain on the display while a data save operation is in progress. Do not perform any other o

ContentsE-3Using the Pattern Sequencer ... E-102About the Pattern Sequencer ... E-102Creating a

Using the Tone EditorE-48The table below shows the parameters that can be configured on the tone editor screen. For information about each parameter,

Using the Tone EditorE-49DSP Parameters 1 through 8Shows up to eight parameters for “DSP Type”. *2 *2DSP RevSend(DSP Reverb Send)Adjusts how much reve

E-50Using Drawbar Organ TonesYour Digital Keyboard comes with drawbar organ tones built in that you can use for mixing waveform ratios, just like a dr

Using Drawbar Organ TonesE-51Use the sliders and buttons to adjust drawbar organ tones in real time.1.Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under

Using Drawbar Organ TonesE-52Tone areas numbered L:051 through L:100 are for storage of user drawbar organ tones. You can have up to 50 user drawbar o

Using Drawbar Organ TonesE-53The table below shows the parameters that can be configured on the drawbar editor screen.The settings marked with an aste

E-54Music PresetsMusic presets provide one-touch access to Auto Accompaniment, tone, reverb, and other settings that are configured in accordance with

Music PresetsE-553.Use the buttons from L-4 ([A] POPS/ROCK/DANCE) to L-9 ([F] USER RHYTHMS) to select a music preset group.• The L-9 ([F] USER RHYTHMS

Music PresetsE-56The 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-57While the music preset screen is displayed, you can use the L-18 (ACCOMP ON/OFF) button to change Auto Accompaniment settings.• Each

E-4General Guide• Illustrations in this User’s Guide show the WK-7500.BackDialL-1 - L-18 C-1 - C-17R-1 - R-20D-1 - D-12S-1T-1 - T-9S-2CTK7000_e.book

Music PresetsE-58Preset 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-596.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-60This section explains how chord progressions are played in accordance with the “Timing” (Timing set) settings in step 5 under “To cre

Music PresetsE-61•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-62You can modify the preset chord progression and save it as a user preset, or you can create a new chord progression from scratch and

Music PresetsE-631.Perform steps 1 through 4 of the procedure under “Chord Progression Editing Flow” on page E-62.2.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to mov

Music PresetsE-644.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-651.Perform steps 1 through 4 of the procedure under “Chord Progression Editing Flow” on page E-62.2.While holding down the R-13 (FUNCT

E-66Saving 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-671.Configure the tone, rhythm, and other settings you want to include in the setup.2.Press the C-10 (B

General GuideE-5• In this manual, the term “Digital Keyboard” refers to the CTK-7000/WK-7500.• This manual uses the numbers and names below to refer t

E-68Using 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-692.Press the C-6 (RECORD) button.• The button will start flashing and the EASY REC screen shown below will appear on the di

Using the Song SequencerE-701.Perform steps 1 through 4 under “To perform using a music preset” (page E-54).2.Press the C-6 (RECORD) button.• The butt

Using the Song SequencerE-71 Recording Start• Beat setting•Rhythm selection• Tempo setting• Scale setting• The mixer settings below– All part paramet

Using the Song SequencerE-72This section explains how to record to the system track and how to record to Tracks 01 through 16. For details about track

Using the Song SequencerE-73• Page 2 of the menu screen has a “RecType” setting, but this setting cannot be used when recording a performance to the s

Using the Song SequencerE-744.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-751.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-76You can access the mixer during playback, playback standby, or record standby (C-6 (RECORD) button flashing), or while rec

Using the Song SequencerE-776.Press the L-17 (START/STOP) button.• This starts punch-in playback.• The following operations are supported during punch

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

Using the Song SequencerE-786.Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to move the cursor, use the dial or the R-14 (–, +) buttons to change the value at the curso

Using the Song SequencerE-795.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-801.Press the C-5 (SONG SEQUENCER) button to enter the song sequencer mode.2.Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select a

Using the Song SequencerE-817.To stop playback, press the L-17 (START/STOP) button.• Pressing the R-15 (EXIT) button without pressing the R-16 (ENTER)

Using the Song SequencerE-821.Perform the procedure under “To start a song editor operation” on page E-81 to display the song editor menu, with the 0

Using the Song SequencerE-831.Perform the procedure under “To start a song editor operation” on page E-81 to display the song editor menu.2.Use the R-

Using the Song SequencerE-84As explained in detail under “Songs, tracks, and parts” (page E-70), the system track is an individual track, while the ke

Using the Song SequencerE-85The following operations are supported during track (system track, Tracks 01 through 16) editing.• Clearing a single track

Using the Song SequencerE-861.Perform the procedure under “To start a track editor operation” on page E-85 to display the track editor menu.2.Use the

Using the Song SequencerE-877.After everything is the way you want, press the R-16 (ENTER) button.• If the destination track does not contain recorded

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-88The 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-89 Event Data ListThe following table shows the event types that correspond to the abbreviations that appear on the display

Using the Song SequencerE-90System Track EventsEvent Type display during insert display Parameter Name Setting Range display Event NameTnU1 UPPER 1

Using the Song SequencerE-911.Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure under “To start an event editor operation” on page E-87 to display the event edito

Using the Song SequencerE-921.Perform the procedure under “To start an event editor operation” on page E-87.2.Use R-17 (i) button to display page thre

Using the Song SequencerE-931.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-941.Display the event editor screen of the track where you want to insert the event.• See “To select a track for editing” (p

Using the Song SequencerE-953.Press the C-12 (COPY) button.• This displays the “Copy” screen.• If you have already specified a range using the locator

Using the Song SequencerE-961.Display the event editor screen of the track you want to quantize.• See “To select a track for editing” (page E-91).2.Pr

Using the Song SequencerE-97You can use the procedures in this section to delete all pitch bender events from a track or from a specific range in a tr