Elka MK55 - User Manual

MK88
MK55
MASTER CONTROL KEYBOARD
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!n ensure lhal you obtain rhe v<jry Ijest results
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INTRODUCTION
The Ei.KA MK tfttbb is a master control keyboard specifically designed to control up Jp T2 t omparibli*
units ny means of I he MIDI data transmission system
ihese unis an Include expanders, keyboard synthesiser^ sequencers, rhythm unite, petfalboardsand
J ny spiral effecls units such as reverberation, etc. In ibis way a complete MIDI environment can Iv- sui
up. canlmiled and played from I lie single keyboard of the MK 8B/55.
] 28 programmable PERFORMANCE PRESETS art- avfnlabte I hew are grrvipwl into 4 internal banks r>l
lb and A external banks of IS which are stored in a RAM cartridge.
I^t:h PERFORMANCE PRESET mertinn^es all Hid pnsfjramrnaple functions (SPLITS, MIDI CHANNELS
DYNAMICS etc.) and contains a "Set Up r ' memory which controls (be whote MIDI envirunmenl fPRO¬
GRAM CHANGES. VOL LIME SETTINGS. SONG SELECTION and so on).
A 32 character Liquid Crystal Display enables you to keep all the various changes under control, as each
operation i* automalfcaily visualized
lhe mstruintrn- makes use of numerous 'REAL TIMT" controls which permit the manipjlulion of any
function in a MlDi system, including continuous control of RHYTHM UNITS and SEQUENCERS
The keyboard can be split into 6 zones which can be overtapped as and when necessary. Each of these
"Split 2oi c an be pK.j&rammi.’d ..umpHiHy differently HIGH RESOLUTION DYNAMICS with HOL.V
PHONIC AFTER TOUCH, midi in and FULL CLOCK CONTROL complete the specification which makes
ihis trial rument the mosl complete MASTER CONTROL KEYBOARD yet obtainable.
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Summary

Introduction to the ELKA MK 88;55 Keyboard

Overview of MK 88;55 Capabilities

Introduces the MK 88/55 as a versatile master control keyboard for MIDI systems, highlighting its features.

Connecting the ELKA MK 88;55

MIDI Connectivity Explained

Details MIDI OUT and MIDI IN sockets for controlling external MIDI equipment and clock synchronization.

Keyboard Controls and Modes

Split and Full Mode Operation

Explains splitting the keyboard into zones and using the FULL MODE for sound playback.

Programming Split, MIDI Channel, and Transpose

Dynamic Response and After Touch Features

General Control Assignments

Editing Performance Presets

MIDI Patch Configuration

Explains configuring MIDI PATCH slots for controlling external MIDI devices and functions.

Performance Preset and Bank Management

Saving and Selecting Performance Presets

Guides on saving programmed setups and selecting stored presets from internal or external banks.

External MIDI Input and Connection Examples

Activating External Split Zones via MIDI IN

Explains how to use an external keyboard/pedalboard via MIDI IN to control split zones.

Elka MK55 Specifications

General

Brand	Elka
Model	MK55
Category	Electronic Keyboard
Language	English