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Casio WK-1500 User Manual

Casio WK-1500
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MANUAL
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WK1500ES-1
CASIO.
WK-ISOO
GUIDELINES
LAID
DOWN
BY
FCC
RULES
FOR
USE
OF
THE
UNIT
IN
THE
U.S.A
(not
applicable
to
other
areas).
NOTICE
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
15-of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
*
Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
*
Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
*
Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
*
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
FCC
WARNING
Changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
by
the
party
responsible
for
compliance
could
void
the
user's
authority
to
operate
the
equipment.

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Casio WK-1500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys76
Rhythms100
Digital EffectsReverb (10 types)
MIDIYes
DisplayLCD
ConnectionsMIDI IN/OUT

Summary

FCC Guidelines and Warnings

FCC Compliance Information

Information regarding compliance with FCC rules for U.S.A. installations.

Main Features

Keyboard Specifications

Details on the 76-key keyboard, tones, drum sounds, and MIDI compatibility.

Performance Features

Explains pitch bender, modulation, layer/split functions, and magical presets.

Accompaniment and Song Features

Covers auto-accompaniment, musical pads, and song memory capabilities.

Safety Precautions and Symbols

Safety Symbols Explained

Explains the meaning of warning and caution symbols used in the manual.

AC Adaptor Safety

Important guidelines for safe handling and use of the AC adaptor.

Control Locations and Connections

Keyboard Control Layout

Identifies and describes the location of all controls on the keyboard.

Rear Panel Connections

Details the available input/output jacks and terminals on the rear panel.

Operation Overview and Display

Display Information

Explains how data and indicators are shown on the keyboard's display.

Keyboard Modes Explained

Describes the different operational modes accessible via the MODE button.

Basic Operations Guide

Powering On and Off

Instructions for turning the keyboard's power on and off.

Selecting Tones

How to choose and change the instrument's sounds using the TONE button.

Touch Response Adjustment

How to enable, disable, or adjust touch sensitivity for playing dynamics.

Keyboard Performance Features

Pitch Bend and Modulation

Using the pitch bend wheel and modulation button for expressive performance.

Demo Tunes Playback

How to play and control the built-in demonstration songs.

Effects and Rhythms

Digital Effects Usage

How to select, apply, and switch digital effects to enhance sounds.

Playing Rhythm Patterns

Instructions for selecting and playing the built-in rhythm accompaniment patterns.

Auto-Accompaniment Guide

Accompaniment Keyboard Usage

Explains the layout and function of the accompaniment keyboard section.

Chord Playing Systems

Details CASIO CHORD and FINGERED systems for playing chords with accompaniment.

Advanced Accompaniment Functions

Mixer for Accompaniment

Adjusting tone, volume, panning, and effects for accompaniment parts.

Full-Range Chord System

Using the entire keyboard for chord and melody play with accompaniment.

Advanced Operations: Mixer and Split

Mixer (Tone Expander) Function

Detailed settings for tone, volume, panning, and effects for each channel.

Split Keyboard Function

Assigning two different tones to sections of the keyboard.

Advanced Keyboard Splitting and Layering

Changing Split Point Location

How to adjust the point where the keyboard is split into two zones.

Layering Tones Together

Playing two different tones simultaneously by pressing a single key.

Combined Split and Layer

Configuring the keyboard with both split and layered tone assignments.

Musical Pads Operations

Pad Function Types

Overview of phrases, percussion, and sound effects assignable to pads.

Customizing Pad Functions

Steps to change the functions assigned to the musical pads.

Magical Presets and Rhythm Assignment

Using Magical Presets

Selecting and applying preset effect combinations for unique sounds.

Assigning Rhythms to Buttons

Customizing Intro, Fill-In, and Ending buttons with specific rhythms.

Song Memory Management

How Song Memory Works

Understanding the basic principles and indicators of Song Memory.

Recording to Song Memory

Initial steps and procedures for recording music into Song Memory.

Song Memory Operations

Song Memory Capacity

Information on the storage limits for songs and notes.

Assignable Jack Function

How to assign pedal functions to the assignable jack.

Multi-Track Recording in Song Memory

Multi-Track Recording Guide

Adding multiple tracks to a recorded song for layered performances.

Playing Back and Deleting Songs

Playing Back Recorded Songs

How to listen to songs stored in Song Memory.

Deleting Tracks from Songs

Procedure for removing unwanted tracks from recorded songs.

Keyboard Settings and Tuning

Tuning the Keyboard

Adjusting the keyboard's pitch to standard tuning or preference.

Transposing the Keyboard

Changing the key of the keyboard for easier playing.

Touch Sensitivity and MIDI Basics

Setting Touch Sensitivity

Adjusting how hard you need to press keys for volume output.

Understanding MIDI

Introduction to MIDI technology and its use with electronic instruments.

MIDI Terminal Connections

Details on connecting MIDI devices using MIDI OUT and MIDI IN ports.

MIDI Standards and Operations

General MIDI Specifications

Information on General MIDI standards for tone and percussion assignments.

Sending and Receiving MIDI Data

How to exchange MIDI data between the WK-1500 and other devices.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Data Transmitted and Recognized

Detailed chart of MIDI messages sent and received by the WK-1500.

MIDI Channel Operations

Specifying Basic MIDI Channel

Setting the primary MIDI channel for keyboard data transmission.

MIDI Channel Assignments

Table showing channel assignments for different keyboard functions.

Changing MIDI Settings

System Control Parameters

Adjusting system-wide MIDI parameters like channel and local control.

Tonal MIDI Parameters

Modifying tone-related MIDI parameters using the MIXER button.

MIDI Parameter Configuration

Basic Channel and General MIDI Settings

Configuring basic channel and enabling/disabling General MIDI mode.

Local Control Settings

Controlling whether MIDI data affects the internal sound source.

Advanced MIDI Parameter Adjustments

Bend Range and Modulation Depth

Adjusting pitch bend range and vibrato depth via MIDI.

Accompaniment and Chord Check Settings

Controlling MIDI output of accompaniment data and chord recognition.

MIDI Data Transfer and Channel Settings

Bulk Data Transfer (Send/Receive)

Sending and receiving internal data like settings and memory contents.

MIDI Channel Parameter Tuning

Setting tone, volume, pan, and effect for individual MIDI channels.

Technical Reference: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like no sound or incorrect operation.

Technical Reference: Specifications

WK-1500 Model Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the CASIO WK-1500 keyboard.

Appendix: Chord Charts

Melodycomp Chord Charts

Chord diagrams for the Melodycomp feature.

Appendix: Chord Progressions and Note Tables

Free Session Chord Progressions

Chord progression charts for the Free Session feature.

Note Table Reference

Table showing note numbers and their corresponding ranges.

Appendix: Drum Assignments

Drum Assignment List

List of drum sounds and their assignments across different drum sets.

Appendix: Fingered Chord Charts

Fingered Chord Diagrams

Chord diagrams for various chord types in Fingered mode.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Data Transmitted and Recognized

Detailed chart of MIDI messages sent and received by the WK-1500.

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