User manual KORG C4500

[. . . ] To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully. Owner’s Manual Recording / playing back your performance ------------------------ 17 1. Playing back your recorded performance ------------------------- 18 3. Erasing recorded data ------------- 18 Connecting other devices --------------- 19 1. Connecting a computer ------------ 22 Troubleshooting --------------------------- 23 Specifications ------------------------------ 24 Assembling the ST-4500 ---------------- 25 Contents About Recorder data ----------------------3 Conventions in this manual ------------- 3 Main features------------------------------- 4 Parts of the C-4500 and their function ----- 4 Switch functions -----------------------------6 Preparations for playing ------------------7 Listening to the demo songs ------------ 9 Practicing along with a demo song --9 Playing the C-4500 ---------------------- 11 1. [. . . ] Selecting a temperament There are numerous classical compositions that were composed using temperaments that differ from the “equal temperament” commonly used today. In order to reproduce the original sound of such compositions, the C-4500 provides Kirnberger and Werckmeister classical temperaments, in addition to the equal temperament widely used on keyboard instruments today, allowing you to select from a total of three temperaments. Werckmeister This is the Werckmeister III scale invented by Andreas Werckmeister, the German organist and music theoretician. This scale was created in the later Baroque period to allow relatively free transposition. Kirnberger This is the Kirnberger III scale invented by Johann Phillip Kirnberger in the early 18th century, and is used mainly for tuning harpsichords. Playing the C-4500 Raising the pitch ❍ Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press the [PART 2] switch. Each time you press the switch, the pitch will be raised approximately 0. 5 Hz. + Lowering the pitch ❍ Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press the [PART 1] switch. Each time you press the switch, the pitch will be lowered approximately 0. 5 Hz. + Equal temperament Nearly all keyboard instruments today use equal temperament. This temperament spaces all semitones at equal distances, and allows identical scales to be played in any key. Changing the temperament Restoring the original pitch ❍ Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and simultaneously press the [PART 1] and [PART 2] switches. The pitch will return to the original setting (A4=440 Hz) + ❍ Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press either the [ORGAN] or [STRINGS] sound selector switch to select the desired temperament. Werckmeister Kirnberger MeMO The pitch setting you make is remembered even when the power is turned off. Returning to equal temperament ❍ Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press the [Sound selector] switch whose indicator is lit. MeMO When the power is turned on, equal temperament will be selected automatically. About stretched tuning In order to produce the most natural resonance, [PIANO 1] and [PIANO 2] use a “stretched tuning” that makes the notes of the lower range slightly flatter than equal temperament, and the upper range slightly sharper. 15 16 Recording / playing back your performance The C-4500 contains a built-in recorder that lets you record and playback your performance as easily as using a tape recorder. These parts can be played back simultaneously to create a single song, or used to record two separate songs. 4. Recording will begin when you press either the [START/STOP] switch, a note, or a pedal, or when a MIDI message is received. When the [START/STOP] switch is pressed, recording will begin after a two-measure count. During recording, the [START/STOP] switch indicator will blink in time with the time signature, red on the first beat and green on other beats. 1. Press a [Sound selector] switch to select the sound that you wish to record. or or When Layer is being used, pedal settings will be fixed at “Enable” for both sounds during recording. The [RECORD] switch indicator will light. If you wish to record along with the metronome, you can turn on the metronome (p. 13). 3. Press either [PART 1] or [PART 2] to select the part that you wish to record. This will make the switch indicator blink red for the part that you wish to record. You can put only one of the parts in record-ready mode. Dark This part contains no recorded data. 5. If you press the [PAUSE] switch, recording will pause at that location, and the [PAUSE] indicator will light. Press the [RECORD] switch, select the [PART1(or2)], then play the keyboard to resume recording. Recoding / playing back Recording will overwrite the previous data, and the previously-recorded data will be erased. Recording may not always begin correctly from the paused location. Ready to record. Lit green This part contains recorded data. Blinking green Playback is muted. Select this state when you do not wish to hear this part while recording. When there is no recorded data When there is recorded data When there is recorded data (one part is ready to record) Dark Lit green Lit green Blinking red Press switch Press switch Muted (silenced) Press switch Muted (silenced) Ready to record Blinking red Blinking green Blinking green Blinking red Press switch Press switch Ready to record Press switch Blinking red Press switch 17 2. [. . . ] (p. 19) If this is in the MIDI position, the synchronization frequency will always be set to 31. 25 kbps. 23 Specifications Keyboard Sounds Tone generator system Polyphony Effects Recorder Keyboard modes Temperaments Touch control Controls Pedals Connectors Main amp Speakers Power supply Power consumption Dimensions Weight (with stand) Included items Options 88 note (A0–C8) 6 sounds: Piano 1, Piano 2, Electric piano, Harpsichord, Organ, Strings HI synthesis system 64 notes Reverb (3 levels), chorus (3 levels), brilliance (3 levels) 2 parts (maximum capacity 14, 000 notes) Tempo, Metronome, Record, Start/stop, Pause Single, Layer 3 3 levels (light/standard/heavy) Power switch, Master Volume slider, Transpose/Function switch, Touch switch, sound selectors, Tempo slider, Metronome switches, Demo switch, PC/MIDI select switch Damper*, Soft*, Sostenuto (*: supports half-pedaling) PHONES x 2, INPUT (L/MONO, R), OUTPUT (L/MONO, R), MIDI (IN, OUT), PC (TO HOST) 24 W x 2 16 cm x 2 AC 117V or AC 230V 55W(117V), 60W(230V) 1379 (W) x 458 (D) x 875 (H) mm 45. 5 kg Stand AG-001B, AG-002B connection kits *Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement. · Other product names and company names are registered trademarks and trademarks of their respective owners. · Sound processed with INFINITY (TM). 24 Assembling the ST-4500 Caution Use two or more people to assemble the stand. When placing the piano on the stand, be careful not to pinch your hand. [. . . ]