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Casio HT-6000 User Manual

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Casio HT-6000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCasio
ModelHT-6000
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the Casio HT-6000

Casio HT-6000 Main Features

Tone Editing and Sound Creation

Edit or create sounds by altering parameters or writing from scratch.

MIDI Connectivity Options

Connect with other MIDI synthesizers, sequencers, and memory devices.

Chord and Operation Memory Functions

Create backing chord patterns and operations for auto-accompaniment.

Keyboard Touch Sensitivity

Advanced control over keyboard dynamics and response to key touch.

Rhythm Pattern Programming

Program 2-bar patterns and 1-bar fill-ins for accompaniment.

HT-6000 Control Locations

Front Panel Controls Overview

Overview of the HT-6000's front panel controls and their functions.

Rear Panel Connectivity Ports

Description of the various input/output jacks and controls on the rear panel.

Getting Started with Your HT-6000

Power Supply Options

Information on powering the HT-6000 via AC adaptor, car battery, or dry-cell batteries.

Auto Power Off Feature

Details on the automatic power cutoff feature and how to cancel it.

Initial Setup and Initialization

Steps to reset the instrument to factory preset state and initial setup.

Exploring Keyboard Tones

Keyboard Split Functionality

Function to divide the keyboard into upper and lower sections for different tones.

Selecting Upper Tones

How to choose from preset, internal, or RAM card upper tones.

Selecting Lower Tones

How to choose from preset, internal, or RAM card lower tones.

Pitch Bender and Modulation Wheel Usage

Controls for pitch variation and modulation depth for expressive playing.

Auto-Rhythm Patterns

Selecting and Starting Rhythms

How to choose rhythm sources and specific rhythms from presets or internal memory.

Rhythm Playback and Control

Instructions on how to start, stop, and manage rhythm playback.

Rhythm Start and Fill-in Modes

Techniques for starting rhythms with intros or synchronization and using fill-ins.

Rhythm Variations and Fill-ins

How to use preset rhythm fill-ins and variations.

Auto-Accompaniment Features

Casio Chord Accompaniment Method

How to add full-chord accompaniment using one-finger or fingered methods.

Chord Patterns and Construction Guide

Explains chord construction and how to play various chords.

Bass and Obbligato Pattern Selection

How bass and obbligato patterns are added and can be altered.

Auto-Harmonize Functionality

Adds automatic harmony to upper tone melodies.

Sound Synthesis Techniques Explained

Understanding Sound Parameters and Values

Explains parameters that define sound characteristics like timbre, pitch, and volume.

Creating New Tones via Editing

Process of creating new sounds by editing existing presets.

Step-by-Step Tone Editing

Detailed steps on how to edit tone parameters.

Comparing Edited Sounds

Allows comparison of edited sounds with original presets.

Parameter Index Reference

Lists parameters for DCO/LFO, VCF, DCA, and Noise, with their ranges.

Sound Envelopes and Their Role

Explains how sound characteristics change over time.

Analog Synthesizer Core Components

Overview of synthesizer blocks like VCO, VCF, VCA, EG, LFO.

Pattern Memory Programming

Programming Rhythm Patterns

Steps to create and program rhythm patterns.

Deleting Pattern Elements

How to delete specific instrument sounds or entire patterns.

Programming Bass Patterns

Steps to create and program bass lines for patterns.

Programming Chord Patterns

Steps to program accompanying chords and their dynamics.

Chord/Operation Memory Management

Programming Chord and Operation Data

How to program chord and operation data into memory.

RAM Card Usage and Management

RAM Card Formatting Procedure

Procedures for preparing a RAM card for use.

Saving and Loading Data to RAM Card

Instructions on how to save and load data to/from the RAM card.

Key Transpose Functionality

How to Transpose Keyboard Pitch

How to raise or lower the keyboard's pitch in half-step increments.

MIDI Communication Setup

Setting the MIDI Channel Number

How to set the MIDI channel for communication with other devices.

Selecting MIDI Clock Modes

How to select internal or external MIDI clock modes.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sound and Rhythm Problems

Solutions for no sound, no rhythm, no accompaniment, or external amp issues.

Interference and Connection Problems

How to deal with interference from other appliances and connection issues.

Keyboard Care and Maintenance

Safe Usage and Handling Guidelines

Guidelines on location, power supply, handling, and cleaning for safe operation.

Malfunction and Repair Advice

Steps to take if the keyboard malfunctions, including service contact.

HT-6000 Technical Specifications

General System Specifications

Details on model, keys, polyphony, tones, rhythms, and memory.

Hardware and Power Specifications

Information on power, consumption, dimensions, weight, and accessories.

Appendix: Synthesizer Sound Seminar

Fundamentals of Sound

Basic explanation of sound as vibration and its transmission.

Understanding Sound Waves

Visual representation and explanation of sound waves and waveforms.

Key Sound Elements: Pitch, Volume, Quality

Introduction to pitch, volume, and tone quality as fundamental sound properties.

Volume Control via Wave Amplitude

Explanation of volume as determined by wave amplitude.

Timbre and Waveform Characteristics

Explanation of timbre and its relation to waveform shapes.

Harmonics and Timbre Shaping Principles

How sine waves and harmonics shape timbre.

Sound Envelopes and Time Variation

Explains how sound characteristics change over time.

Analog Synthesizer Block Diagram

Overview of synthesizer blocks like VCO, VCF, VCA, EG, LFO.

HT-6000 MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Transmitted and Recognized Data Details

Details on MIDI messages transmitted and recognized for various functions.

Explanation of MIDI Modes

Explanation of the four available MIDI modes (A, B, C, D).

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