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KETRON sd4 User Manual

KETRON sd4
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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI OWNER’S MANUAL
BENUTZERHANDBUCH MANUEL D’INSTRUCTION

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KETRON sd4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKETRON
Modelsd4
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SD4 Front Panel Controls

Preset Selection Overview

Lists available presets from 01 to 128.

Mode Selection Buttons

Dedicated buttons for Master Keyboard, Accordion, Organ, 2x MIDI modes.

Volume and Master Control Potentiometers

Controls for Master, Voice, and Midifile volumes.

Input/Output Ports and Indicators

Power, MIDI I/O, USB connections and status LEDs.

Navigation and Editing Keypad

Numerical keypad and function keys for parameter adjustment.

Safety Instructions and Warnings

Electrical Hazard Precautions

Warnings about rain, moisture, and proper earthing.

General Usage and Installation Safety

Guidelines for ventilation, heat sources, power cable, and child supervision.

Instrument Placement and Servicing

Recommendations for positioning and when to seek professional repair.

Radio and TV Interference Mitigation

Steps to identify and resolve potential signal interference.

Power Supply, Cleaning, and Disposal

Power Supply and External Connections

Using the correct adapter and connecting other equipment.

Instrument Cleaning and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the exterior surface.

Precautions for International Use

Advice for using the instrument abroad and avoiding vibrations.

Information on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

User's responsibility for disposal and recycling.

Instrument Introduction and Front Panel Overview

SD4 Instrument Capabilities

Overview of sound, MIDI, and USB features.

Front Panel Volume Controls Explained

Detailed description of Master, Voice, and Midifile volume potentiometers.

Front Panel LED Indicators

Explanation of LED behavior for power and MIDI activity.

Connections and Power On Procedures

Rear Panel Connection Ports

Detailed list and description of all available I/O ports.

Powering On the SD4 Instrument

Step-by-step guide to switch the device on.

Voice Selection and Control

Activating Internal Voices

Using Left, Right, and Bass buttons to enable voices.

Understanding Voice Status LEDs

Interpreting the meaning of LED states for each voice.

Operating Modes Description

MIDI Port Functionality in Modes

How MIDI IN1 and IN2 ports are utilized.

Master Keyboard Mode Setup

Connecting keyboards via MIDI IN2 for performance.

Accordion Mode Setup

Connecting MIDI accordions via MIDI IN2.

Additional Operating Modes

Organ Mode Configuration

Connecting MIDI pedalboards and manuals for organ play.

2x Midifile Mode Operation

Utilizing both MIDI IN ports for synchronized Midifile playback.

Changing Operating Mode

Procedure for Mode Selection

Using the Mode key and Value +/- keys.

USB Interface and Sound Generation

USB Connectivity for MIDI and Power

Using USB for MIDI communication, PC connection, and direct power.

Sound Generation Overview

Details on GM banks, drum sets, grooves, and preset sounds.

Voice Management and Preset Operations

Adjusting Voice Parameters

Setting preset, octave, volume, and mute for each voice.

Recalling and Understanding Presets

How to load presets and their structure.

Changing Individual Preset Sounds

Procedure to edit sounds within a selected preset.

Editing Individual Preset Sounds

Editing GM Sound Parameters

Adjusting volume, pitch, pan, and effects for selected sounds.

Reverb and Effect Type Selection

Setting reverb amount and choosing from available DSP effects.

Preset Editing Example and Saving Procedures

Step-by-Step Preset Modification Example

Guide to changing a preset from Piano&Strings to Piano&Organ.

Saving Edited Presets

Procedure for storing customized presets in memory locations 65-128.

Transposer Menu and GM Menu Functions

Transposer Menu Options

Global, Midifile Only, and Keyboard Only transposition modes.

GM Menu Real-time Track Control

Managing Midifile tracks: volume, program change, solo.

GM Parameter Editing and MIDI Menu Overview

Editing GM Track Parameters

Adjusting volume, program change, and solo status for MIDI tracks.

MIDI Menu for Channel Management

Overview of managing instrument's MIDI reception and transmission channels.

MIDI Channel Configuration Details

Global MIDI Reception Channel Setting

Configuring the main MIDI channel for all incoming notes.

Voice MIDI Channel Assignments

Setting reception and transmission channels for Right, Left, and Bass voices.

Lead Channel and Global Transmission Settings

Configuring specific channels for Lead Off and global transmission.

MIDI Out Parameter and Function Menu

MIDI Out Parameter Configuration

Controlling the MIDI Thru function for connected devices.

Function Menu Customization Options

Adjusting Global Tune, Reverb, and Intelligent Transposer settings.

User Settings, Lead Off, and SD4 Editor

User Menu Operations

Saving and recalling custom instrument configurations.

Lead Off Functionality

Muting Midifile playback via the Lead Off button.

SD4 Editor Software Utility

Using dedicated PC software for preset editing.

Saving Modifications and Firmware Updates

Saving Modifications to Presets

Procedures for saving changes to the instrument or computer.

Firmware Update Procedure

Step-by-step guide for updating the instrument's software.

Specifications

Technical Tables: Sound List Appendix

MIDI Implementation Appendix

MIDI Note On/Off and Pitch Bend Messages

Details on note events and pitch bending commands.

Program Change and Channel Aftertouch

MIDI messages for selecting sounds and pressure control.

Control Change Message Assignments

Mapping of controller numbers to specific functions.

MIDI Control and Drum Mapping Details

RPN and NRPN Control Parameters

Advanced MIDI control using system exclusive messages.

Drum Set MIDI Channel Mapping

Assigning MIDI channels and kick group settings.

System Exclusive Ketron Commands - Effects

Bass Boost and General Parameter SysEx

Commands for bass gain and overall instrument parameters.

Reverb and Chorus Parameter SysEx

SysEx for reverb types, levels, and chorus effects.

Delay and Distortion Parameter SysEx

SysEx for delay types, levels, and distortion effects.

System Exclusive Ketron Commands - Tuning and Drawbars

Scale Tuning and Master Tune SysEx

SysEx for pitch adjustment and global tuning.

MIDI Port and Drawbar SysEx

SysEx for MIDI routing and organ drawbar simulation.

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