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E-Mu Mo'Phatt Keys MK-6 User Manual

E-Mu Mo'Phatt Keys MK-6
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MK-6 Operation Manual
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Operation Manual
© 2002 E-MU Systems
All Rights Reserved
FI12324 Rev. C
E-MU World Headquarters Europe, Africa, Middle East
E-MU Systems E-MU Systems
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Scotts Valley, CA USA Eskmills Industrial Park
95066 Musselburgh, East Lothian
Telephone: 831-438-1921 Scotland, EH21 7PQ
Fax: 831-438-8612 Tel: +44 (0) 131-653-6556
Internet: www.emu.com Fax: +44 (0) 131-665-0473
Important Notice:
In order to obtain warranty service on your MK-6 unit, the serial number sticker
must be intact and you must have a sales receipt or other proof of purchase. If
there is no serial number sticker on the MK-6, please contact E-MU Systems at
once.
This product is covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
4,404,529; 4,506,579; 4,699,038; 4,987,600; 5,013,105; 5,072,645;
5,111,727; 5,144,676; 5,170,367; 5,248,845; 5,303,309; 5,317,104;
5,342,990; 5,430,244 and foreign patents and/or pending patents. All other
trademarks belong to their respective companies. Specifications and features are
subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

E-Mu Mo'Phatt Keys MK-6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandE-Mu
ModelMo'Phatt Keys MK-6
CategoryKeyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Notice

Introduction

Product Description

Overview of the MK-6's features including sounds, presets, keyboard, and controllers.

Important Safety Instructions

Grounding and User Maintenance

Guidelines for proper electrical grounding and basic upkeep of the MK-6 unit.

Setup

Unpacking and Basic Setup

Instructions for unboxing, connecting, and initial configuration of the MK-6.

Instant Gratification

Exploring Presets and Demo Sequences

Guide to playing factory demo sequences and auditioning presets for immediate use.

Basic Operations

Front Panel Controls Overview

Explanation of the LCD screen, buttons, and controls for operating the MK-6.

Arp/Beats Menu

Beats Mode and Arpeggiator Functions

Details on using the 16-track sequencer, arpeggiators, and patterns for music creation.

Controllers Menu

Realtime Performance Control Setup

Configuration of keyboard, knobs, wheels, footswitches, and foot pedals for performance control.

Global Menu

Global Parameter Configuration

Setting overall machine parameters like transpose, tune, bend range, and master effects.

MIDI Menu

MIDI Communication and Mode Settings

Configuring MIDI settings, data transmission, and operational modes (Omni, Poly, Multi).

Programming Basics

Sound Synthesis and Modulation Techniques

How sounds are built, exploring layers, modulation sources, destinations, and processors.

Dynamic Filters

Filter Types and Signal Path

Explanation of filter concepts, types (Z-plane, parametric), and their role in the signal path.

Preset Edit Menu

Layer Parameter Editing

Adjusting instrument, key range, velocity crossfade, and real-time crossfade for each layer of a preset.

Save/Copy Menu

Preset and Data Management Functions

Saving presets, copying data, duplicating flash, renaming SIMMs, and creating random presets.

Appendix

Front Panel Knob Functions and Descriptions

Detailed explanation of the typical functions assigned to the front panel controller knobs.