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General| Number of Keys | 61 |
|---|---|
| Sound Engine | Virtual Tonewheel |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter |
| Drawbars | 9 |
| Presets | 128 user presets |
| Effects | Chorus, Reverb, Vibrato |
| Leslie Simulation | Yes |
| MIDI | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB, MIDI |
| Audio Outputs | 1 x 1/4” (Headphones) |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs |
| Keyboard Features | Waterfall keyboard, velocity sensitive |
Overview of the controls on the front panel of the XK-3C keyboard.
Explanation of the drawbar controls and percussion buttons on the keyboard.
Description of the connectors and controls on the end and rear panels of the keyboard.
Instructions for connecting the keyboard to external audio equipment and headphones.
Details on connecting Leslie speakers and MIDI keyboards to the XK-3C.
Steps for safely powering on the keyboard and initial system settings.
How to use combination presets and various performance controllers like pitch bend and expression pedal.
Guide to adjusting drawbars, percussion, and effects to customize the sound.
Instructions for dividing the keyboard and adding manual bass parts.
Overview of the internal sound generation and signal flow of the XK-3C.
Detailed explanation of drawbar functions, footage, and harmonics.
Configuration options for percussion sounds and vibrato/chorus effects.
Settings for the built-in Leslie speaker simulation and overdrive effects.
Adjusting the tone with the equalizer and adding ambiance with reverb.
How to name, record, and lock combination presets for easy recall.
Explanation of the different display modes: Play, Menu, and Function.
Detailed steps for navigating and adjusting parameters within the Function mode.
Adjusting parameters related to drawbar sound, key-click, and fold-back.
Configuring parameters for the pedal part, including tone-wheels, attack, and velocity.
Naming, loading, and saving preset parameters for various functions.
Assigning functions to buttons and knobs for controlling internal and external MIDI equipment.
Configuring expression pedal source, levels, limits, and curve.
Defining functions for the foot switch connected to different jacks and modes.
Creating and saving custom tone-wheel settings for unique sounds.
Detailed settings for Leslie speaker simulation, including speeds, levels, and character.
Adjusting preamp type, bias, drive, and distortion characteristics.
Fine-tuning tone with equalizer bands and adding reverb effects.
Restoring factory default settings for various keyboard parameters.
Configuring system-wide settings like noise gate, key mode, and software versions.
Introduction to MIDI, terminal functions, and capabilities of the keyboard.
Explanation of MIDI messages, channels, and their functions.
Overview of MIDI channels, keyboard parts, and external zones.
Using MIDI templates for simple setup and configuring MIDI IN/OUT and LOCAL settings.
Guidelines for using CF cards, including slot, capacity, and content.
Steps to initialize a CF card and manage setup files like saving and loading.
Solutions for common problems like unresponsive buttons, no sound, distorted audio, and expression issues.
Descriptions of various custom tone-wheel sound profiles available on the keyboard.
Technical details of MIDI messages, parameters, and their system exclusive codes.
Tables detailing global and preset parameters, including NRPN and SysEx addresses.
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