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Casio Oriental Maestro AT1 User Manual

Casio Oriental Maestro AT1
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Casio Oriental Maestro AT1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound SourceAHL
Maximum Polyphony48
Tones600 tones (including 22 Indian tones)
Lesson FunctionStep Up Lesson
Digital EffectsReverb (10 types), Chorus (5 types)
MetronomeYes
Other FunctionsAuto Harmonize, Arpeggiator
Tuning ControlA4 = 415.5 to 465.9 Hz (Initial Default: 440.0 Hz)
Speakers12cm x 2
Power RequirementsAC adaptor or batteries (6 x AA)
DisplayLCD
Power SupplyAC adaptor or batteries (6 x AA)

Summary

Main Features

Oriental Scale Tuning

Fine tuning for specific musical scales, enabling string and reed instrument timbres.

Layer and Split Keyboard Capabilities

Play two tones simultaneously or split the keyboard for different sounds.

Enhanced Auto-Accompaniment

50 built-in patterns with versatile chord and rhythm options.

Song Memory

Store up to approximately 700 notes for later playback.

Quick Reference

Switch Power On/Off

Simple procedure to turn the keyboard on or off via the POWER button.

Switch Touch Response On/Off

Enable or disable touch sensitivity for playing via the TOUCH RESPONSE button.

Select and Play a Rhythm

Choose and start a rhythm pattern using the MODE and RHYTHM buttons.

Start Accompaniment with Synchro Start

Start accompaniment automatically by playing a chord with Synchro Start.

Keyboard Operations

Tuning the Keyboard

Adjust keyboard pitch precisely using the 10-key pad and TRANSPOSE/TUNE button.

Transposing the Keyboard

Change the overall key of the keyboard easily using the TRANSPOSE/TUNE button.

Setting Touch Sensitivity

Select one of three touch response levels for playing dynamics.

Oriental Music Functions

Select an Auto-Accompaniment

Use patterns like 'Masmoodi' for automatic accompaniment.

Fine Tune Keyboard Using Quarter Tones

Adjust pitch by quarter tones (50 cents) for microtonal tuning.

Fine Tune Keyboard Using Koma

Adjust pitch using komas for Turkish scale tuning.

Before Using the Keyboard

About the Power Supply

Details on using batteries and the optional AC adaptor for power.

Installing the Batteries

Guide for properly loading D-size batteries into the compartment.

Using AC Power

Instructions for connecting and using the optional AC adaptor.

Auto Power Off Function

Explanation of the automatic power shut-off feature after inactivity.

To Cancel Auto Power Off

Procedure to disable the auto power off function.

About Settings and Memory Contents

Information on retained settings and memory data after power off.

Understanding Basic Operations

Touch Response

How key pressure affects note volume and expression.

Auto-Accompaniment Systems

Using Auto-Accompaniment

Overview of automatic accompaniment features using the keyboard.

Fingered and Synchro Accompaniment

Advanced Accompaniment Features

Adjusting Accompaniment Volume

Setting the volume level for the auto-accompaniment.

Temperament and Scale Setup

Scale Set-Up Function

Keyboard's ability to tune to various scales, including oriental.

Using the Cent Mode

Using the Koma Mode

Keyboard Splitting and Layering

Magical Presets and Registration

Using the Registration Function

Saving and recalling keyboard setups like tones, rhythms, and effects.

To Store a Set-up

Procedure for saving a complete keyboard configuration to memory.

Registration Recall and Assignable Jack

To Recall a Setup

Loading saved keyboard configurations from registration memory.

Song Memory Operations

Using the Song Memory

Recording and playback of musical performances on the keyboard.

To Record to Song Memory

Steps for recording a performance, including rhythms and accompaniment.

To Play Back a Song from Song Memory

Steps for playing back recorded songs and playing along.

MIDI Introduction

MIDI Channel Allocation and Settings

Keyboard Tuning and Transposition

To Tune the Entire Keyboard

Adjusting the overall keyboard pitch using the 10-key pad.

To Transpose the Entire Keyboard

Changing the key of the keyboard by semitones.

Setting Touch Sensitivity

To Set the Touch Sensitivity

Selecting one of three touch response levels for playing dynamics.

Troubleshooting and Keyboard Care

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Table of common problems, possible causes, and solutions.

Care of Your Keyboard

Guidelines for maintaining the musical instrument and avoiding damage.

Specifications

Keyboard Features

Key count, octaves, and touch response capabilities.

Sound Capabilities

Number of tones, polyphony, fine tuning, and scale memory.

Performance Features

Magical presets, auto-accompaniment, song memory, and registration.

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