Elka MK88 - User Manual

MK88
MK55
MASTER CONTROL KEYBOARD
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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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Elka MK88 Specifications

General

Keyboard	88 keys, Weighted
Display	LCD
Weight	22 kg
Connectivity	MIDI In/Out
Power Supply	External Power Adapter
Dimensions	1370 x 355 x 120 mm

Summary

INTRODUCTION

MK 88;55 Overview

Key features and capabilities of the master control keyboard, including MIDI control, presets, and real-time functions.

CONNECTIONS

MIDI Ports and Data Transmission

Details on MIDI OUT/IN ports and how MIDI data is transmitted for controlling external equipment.

CONNECTIONS contd.

Pedal, Footswitch, and Memory Connections

Connecting external pedals, footswitches, and RAM cartridges for expanded functionality.

CONTROLS

Split Controls and Point Configuration

Managing keyboard zones (splits) and setting their boundaries for layered sounds.

SPLIT CONTROLS contd.

MIDI Channel Assignment and Transpose Functionality

Setting transmission channels for split zones and adjusting musical pitch.

SPLIT CONTROLS contd. (TRANSPOSE)

Dynamic Response Settings

Configuring keyboard touch sensitivity and dynamic response curves.

SPLIT CONTROLS contd. (DYNAMIC)

After Touch Control

Utilizing polyphonic aftertouch for expressive control over notes.

GENERAL CONTROLS

Controller Assignments

Assigning Footswitch, Function Keys, Pedals, Sliders, and Wheels to control functions.

GENERAL CONTROLS contd.

Delay;Echo Effects and Loop Functionality

Setting up delay/echo effects and recording/playing sequences.

EDIT

Naming Presets and Text Editing

Creating and editing names for saved setups using insert and delete functions.

EDIT contd. (NAME)

MIDI Patch Programming

Configuring MIDI data for specific performance presets.

EDIT contd. (MIDI PATCH)

Memory Layout Overview

Understanding the structure of Performance Presets and Banks.

SAVE PERFORMANCE

Saving Performance Presets

Storing programmed settings (Split, MIDI, etc.) into memory.

SAVE PERFORMANCE contd.

Performance Preset Selection

Choosing and loading previously saved performance presets.

PERFORMANCE PRESET SELECTION contd.

Copying Banks

Transferring entire banks of performance presets between memories.

COPY BANK contd.

Memory Protect Function

Protecting memory banks from accidental cancellation or modification.

PERFORMANCE SEQUENCE

Programming New Sequences

Creating and storing sequences of performance presets.

PERFORMANCE SEQUENCE contd.

Sequence Editing: Substitution and Insertion

Modifying performance sequences by substituting or inserting presets.

MIDI IN

External Keyboard;Pedalboard Integration

Using MIDI IN to extend the keyboard with external devices.

MIDI IN contd.

Setting Split Zone Limits

Defining the range for external devices used with split zones.

FREE

Assigning Free Functions

Programming custom commands for footswitches, keys, pedals, sliders, and wheels.

FREE contd.

MIDI Controller Mapping

Linking MIDI controllers to specific functions and values.

HEX CODES - SPLIT DETUNE

Example 2: Split Detune using Pitch Command

Using HEX codes to detune a split zone via pitch command.

HEX CODES - SPLIT DETUNE contd.

Example 3: Split Tune Command

Applying tuning adjustments using HEX codes.

Example 4: Omni On Message

Sending OMNI ON status messages via HEX.

Example 5: Tune Request Message

Sending Tune Request messages to synthesizers via HEX.

CHAIN

Chain Function Modes & All Notes Off

Controlling preset changes and silencing all notes.

EDIT RECALL

Recalling and Comparing Edits

Restoring and comparing edited performance presets.

EDIT RECALL contd.

Hex Code Information and Examples

Explanation and interpretation of MIDI HEX codes.

MIDI CONNECTION EXAMPLES FOR MK 88;55

MIDI Connection Examples

Diagrams illustrating various MIDI setup configurations.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Optional Accessories & MIDI Data Dump

Details on hardware accessories and managing data via MIDI dump.

MIDI; Decimal; Hex; Binary; Conversion Chart

MIDI Status and Control Number Reference

A reference chart for MIDI status bytes and controller numbers.