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INDEX
Welcome to the XD9-XD3
Connections
Control panel and push button functions
Parameter management
A guide on how to start playing
Voices and User Voice
Program and One Touch
Drawbars
Drum Set
Arranger
Using a MIDI pedal for the bass
Pattern Edit
Power On Set Up
Song Play, Midi file and Karaoke
Drum Remix
Video Out and Karaoke
Recording a Midi file
.KAR, .MID (Midi files) & .TXT (test) files
Using the microphone
Vocalizer
Effects
Registrations
Utility
MIDI Accordions
MIDI
DISK
Technical Tables
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Summary

Welcome to the XD9-XD3

HOW TO CONNECT A MIDI ACCORDION

Connect a MIDI accordion to the XD3 via MIDI In 2, setting channels for Right, Left, and Bass.

HOW TO CONNECT A KEYBOARD

Connect a MIDI keyboard or Master keyboard to XD3, recommending deactivation of Accordion mode.

Connections

CONNECTIONS ON THE REAR

Details the various audio and MIDI input/output ports located on the rear panel of the XD9.

FRONT CONNECTIONS

Describes the headphone jack connection available on the front panel.

Control panel and push button functions

VOLUME

Explains the push buttons used to control the general volume for different sections.

PAGE + PAGE -

Describes how these buttons navigate pages or control Tempo value.

CURSOR +, CURSOR -

Explains their use in parameter selection and global transposition.

VALUE +, VALUE -

Details how these buttons modify parameter values or balance volumes.

SAVE;ENTER

Used to store edits and modifications, saving them to disk.

EXIT

Returns to the main display page or controls the SPLIT function.

THE DISPLAY, THE MAIN PAGE AND THE FUNCTION PUSH BUTTONS

Number, name and volume of the style

Displays the current style's name, number, and allows volume adjustment.

Sound selected and volume

Shows the selected sound for the Right lead section and its volume control.

Second Voices

Indicates a second sound layered with the main Right lead section.

Split point and transpose

Shows the split note and transposition settings, adjustable via control panel.

Tempo and beat of the style

Displays the Arranger's current Tempo and beat indicator.

Volume cursors of the main sections of the keyboard

Graphically displays volume settings for Drums, Bass, Chord, and Right sections.

Control panel and push button functions

THE PUSH BUTTONS RELATED TO THE SELECTION OF STYLES

Explains the ten push buttons used for directly selecting Style groups from the control panel.

THE PUSH BUTTONS RELATED TO THE SELECTION OF VOICES

Details the two rows of six buttons used for selecting Voices by family.

PROGRAM

When lit, displays and allows selection of eight Program locations.

2 ND VOICE

Enables the second Voice assigned to the main lead voice.

USER VOICE

Allows calling up User Voices using the Voice push buttons.

1 TOUCH

Stores and allows quick recall of the most frequently used Voices.

REG.

Memorizes all XD9 settings for instant retrieval, including file calls.

PLAY CONTROL

Accesses settings for the Right section, effects, and Second Voice editing.

DISK

Provides access to management functions for floppy and hard disks.

Control panel and push button functions

SONG PLAY

Enables playback of Midi files, chains, and display of lyrics.

PATTERN

Allows selection of Styles loaded in RAM from floppy disk or hard disk.

THE PUSH BUTTONS REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE ARRANGER

Describes the row of buttons dedicated to real-time Arranger control.

KEY START

Starts the automatic accompaniment when a chord is played to the left of the split point.

KEY STOP

Interrupts Arranger performance with a short note or chord.

FILL 1, 2, 3

Plays Fill-Ins to enhance rhythm or change style variations.

BREAK

Adds a Break beat at the end of which the Arranger restarts.

TAP;RIT-ACC

Controls tempo by tapping or adjusts tempo during playback.

START

Starts the automatic accompaniment or acts as a Stop button.

HOLD

Sustains played notes to keep accompaniment active without holding keys.

Control panel and push button functions

SLOW

Decreases the Tempo value of the Arranger or Sequencer.

FAST

Increases the Tempo value of the Arranger or Sequencer.

INTRO 1, 2, 3 (REMIX SELECT, DRUM MIXER, DRUM&BASS)

Enables Intros or Endings, or controls Remix functions in Song Play.

Parameter management

CONVENTIONS

Explains the conventions used in the manual for buttons, functions, and parameters.

CALLING UP THE MENUS

Describes how to access parameter menus using F1-F10 function buttons.

THE F1-F10 FUNCTION PUSH BUTTONS

Details the function of the F1-F10 buttons which adapt their function to the display.

DATA ENTRY

Explains various methods for entering data for parameters and text.

A guide on how to start playing

HOW TO USE A MIDI FILE

Explains how to play Midi files (.MID, .KAR) and display lyrics.

REPRODUCING FROM FLOPPY DISK

Step-by-step guide to loading and playing Midi files from a floppy disk.

REPRODUCING A MIDI FILE FROM THE HARD DISK

Step-by-step guide to loading and playing Midi files from the hard disk.

HOW TO REPRODUCE A.KAR MIDI FILE

Details the procedure for converting .KAR files for playback.

A guide on how to start playing

CONTROLLING PLAYBACK (REPRODUCTION)

Explains real-time commands to modify song reproduction parameters.

TRANSPOSITION

Allows transposition of Midifiles and keyboard voices, with intelligent options.

HOW TO RECORD A MIDI FILE WITH THE XD9

Describes the process of creating and recording a Midi file using the XD9.

HOW TO USE THE ARRANGER

Explains the Arranger's function, styles, parts, and control elements.

A guide on how to start playing

HOW TO SELECT A STYLE

Details how to select Styles using the ten STYLES push buttons and PAGE +/-.

HOW TO CONTROL THE ARRANGER

Covers main Arranger controls like Split Point, Start, Stop, Intros, Fills, and Tempo.

A guide on how to start playing

HOW TO LOAD A STYLE FROM DISK

Explains how to load Styles from floppy or hard disk into RAM.

HOW TO USE THE VOICES

Details how to select and use Voices from the control panel and edit them.

HOW TO USE THE MICROPHONE AND THE VOCALIZER

Guides on connecting and using microphones with the Vocalizer and effects.

A guide on how to start playing

HOW TO USE THE MICROPHONE AND THE VOCALIZER

Explains microphone connection, gain adjustment, and Vocalizer activation.

HOW TO USE A MIDI ACCORDION

Details connecting a MIDI accordion and configuring its parameters via the Utility menu.

THE REGISTRATIONS

CALLING UP AND SAVING A REGISTER OF THE BLOCK REGISTRATION GROUP

Explains how to manage Block Registrations, saving and recalling them.

CALLING UP AND SAVING A REGISTER OF THE SINGLE REGISTRATION GROUP

Details managing Single Registrations, including loading and saving to disk.

AUTOMATICALLY LOADING THE TEXT FILE AND MIDI FILE USING REGISTRATIONS

Describes how registrations can automate loading of .TXT and .MID files.

DEFINING WHICH PARAMETERS WILL BE CONTROLLED BY THE REGISTRATION

Explains how to enable/disable parameter control within registrations.

Voices and User Voice

CALLING UP THE VOICES

Details how to select voices using the VOICES and USER VOICE buttons.

SECOND VOICE

Explains how to create a sound layer using a second voice.

USER VOICES

THE ELEMENTS USED FOR VOICE PROGRAMMING

Details the components and parameters used for voice programming.

AMPLITUDE AND FILTER PARAMETERS

Explains Amplitude (ADSR) and Filter parameters for voice editing.

Voices and User Voice

THE EFFECTS

Covers access to Reverb, Chorus, and multi-effects for voices.

CONTROL WITH MODULATION WHEEL

Explains how the Modulation Wheel controls various voice parameters.

Voices and User Voice

LFO AND VELOCITY

Details LFO and Velocity parameters for voice editing.

SAVING A USER VOICE

Explains the procedure for permanently saving edited User Voices.

SAVING ALL THE USER VOICES ON DISK

Describes how to save the entire User Voice bank to disk.

FLASH MEMORY CARD

Details the use and function of the optional Flash RAM card.

Program and One Touch

PROGRAMS

Explains how to combine up to four voices for versatile sound creation.

MODIFYING A PROGRAM

Guides on editing individual programs, accessing their parameters.

A GUIDE TO THE PARAMETERS

Details the parameters displayed on the Program edit pages.

Program and One Touch

F1;F6 Voice

Displays and allows changing the voice used for a selected part.

F2;F7 Reverb

Controls the Reverb amount for each voice within a program.

F3;F8 Effect

Enables and selects multi-effects algorithms for individual voices.

Program and One Touch

F1;F6 Voice

Displays and allows changing the voice used for a selected part.

F2;F7 Range

Sets the lower and higher keyboard limits for voice playback.

F3;F8 Velocity Switch

Enables velocity switching for voices based on key dynamics.

F4;F9 Sustain - Portamento -Expression

Enables or disables Sustain, Portamento, and Expression for voices.

F5 Duet;Trio

Chooses polyphony response modes for interesting voice combinations.

SAVING AND LOADING A PROGRAM

PROCEED AS FOLLOWS TO SAVE A SINGLE PROGRAM IN RAM

Step-by-step instructions for saving a program to the instrument's RAM.

PROCEED AS FOLLOWS TO SAVE A SINGLE PROGRAM ON DISK

Guides on saving a program as a file to a disk.

PROCEED AS FOLLOWS TO LOAD A SINGLE PROGRAM FROM DISK

Explains how to load a program file from disk into memory.

ONE TOUCH

Drawbars

PROGRAMMING THE ORGAN TIMBRE

Details how to program and modify organ sounds using the drawbars.

Drum Set

PLAYING A DRUM SET

Explains how to play Drum Sets manually and select them.

LIVE DRUM SETS

Introduces Live Drum Sets, their features and differences from standard sets.

DRUM MIXER

Covers controlling volume, reverb, and pan for percussion instruments.

Drum Set

HOW TO CREATE OR MODIFY A DRUM SET

Guides on editing and creating custom Drum Sets, including parameter settings.

Arranger

PANEL COMMANDS

Details the function of panel buttons for controlling the Arranger.

KEY START

Starts accompaniment when a chord is played to the left of the split point.

KEY STOP

Interrupts accompaniment with a short note or chord.

Arranger

FILL IN 1, 2, 3

Uses for Style variations as short harmonic intervals or Intros.

BREAK

Adds a complete stoppage bar to the Arranger playback.

TAP;RIT-ACC

Controls tempo by tapping or adjusts tempo during playback.

CONT;PAUSE;RESTART

Manages count-in, restart, and pause functions for Arranger and Sequencer.

START

Starts accompaniment or stops it, acting as a toggle.

HOLD

Sustains played notes to keep accompaniment active without holding keys.

SLOW

Decreases the Tempo value of the Arranger or Sequencer.

FAST

Increases the Tempo value of the Arranger or Sequencer.

INTRO;ENDING 1, 2, 3

Enables Intros or Endings, or controls Remix functions in Song Play.

MENU LEFT CONTROL

Arranger

F1 Jump Intro

Enables Arranger to play Intro bars and continue arrangement.

F2 Jump Fill

Allows selection of Arrange parts or fills based on Arranger state.

F3 Manual Bass

Excludes Arranger parts, enabling manual playing of bass and drum tracks.

F4 To Root

Refers bass track notes to the fundamental chord tonality note.

F5 To Lowest

Refers bass evolution's lowest note to the lowest chord note.

F6 Lock Drum

Locks Drum Set changes independently from Arrangement.

F7 Lock Bass

Locks Bass track changes independently from Arrangement.

F8 Lock Chord

Locks Chord track changes independently from Arrangement.

F9 Interactive

Activates the Interactive Arrange function for dynamic accompaniment.

F10 Split

Activates the keyboard Split function.

F1 Pattern Edit

Accesses the Pattern editing menu for Style modification.

Arranger

F2 Retrigger & Mode

Controls retriggering and harmonic behavior of accompaniment tracks.

Mode

Defines harmonic behavior of accompaniment tracks (Close or Parallel).

F3 Dyn. Arranger

Controls track volume based on keyboard velocity.

F10 Active;Inactive

Enables or disables the Dynamic Arranger function.

F4 Interactive Arrange

Mutes Chord accompaniment during solo playing.

Arranger

F1 Brass

Mutes the brass section of the automatic accompaniment.

F2 Intro

Activates Interactive Arrange for brass during Intros.

F3 Ending

Activates Interactive Arrange for brass during Endings.

F6 Chord 2

Activates Interactive Arrange function for Chord 2 track.

F10 Active;Inactive

Enables or deactivates the Interactive Arrange function.

F1 Fade

Controls the Fade In/Out effect for Arranger sections.

F2 On Line Effect

Manages effects for Right section voices and microphone input.

F1 Chorus

Enables or disables the Chorus effect on the Right section.

F2 Wha-Wha

Applies the Wha-Wha effect, controllable via Volume pedal or Mod. Wheel.

F3 Delay

Enables the Delay effect on the Right section.

F4 Overdrive

Applies Overdrive effect, simulating jazz/rock organs.

F5 Distorsor

Enables the Distortion effect on the Right section.

Arranger

F3 Portamento

Activates Portamento, Legato, or Mono mode for the Right timbre.

F4 Harmony

Harmonizes the lead voice according to the chord played.

F5 Octave

Defines the octave for timbres assigned to the Right section.

F6 Pianist

Dedicates the complete keyboard to Right section sounds and chord acknowledgement.

F7 Pianist Sustain

Activates Sustain function in Pianist mode for freezing chords.

F8 Pianist Mode

Selects between AUTO and Standard modes for the Pianist function.

F9 Vocalizer

Activates the Vocalizer effect on the microphone input.

F10 Rotor Wheel

Controls Rotor speed via Modulation Wheel or Sustain pedal.

PLAY CONTROL: SECOND PAGE

F1 2 ND Sustain

Activates or deactivates Sustain on the Second Voice.

F2 2 ND Split

Defines the split point for the Second Voice.

F3 Velocity Curve

Selects a different reaction curve for the Right voice based on velocity.

F4 2 ND Voice Edit

Allows selection and editing of a new voice for the Second Voice.

F5 2 ND Lock

Prevents changing the Second Voice timbre by calling up a preset.

F7 Bassist

Activates Manual Bass and Pianist mode, with chord acknowledgement.

F8 Drum Remix On-Line

Keeps Drum Remix selected in Song Play when other files are called up.

F9 Bass Boost

Modifies bass frequency response for increased bass.

F10 Frequency

Sets the frequency for Bass Boost equalization.

ARRANGE MODE MENU

ARRANGE MODE: SECOND PAGE

F1 Low 1 Hold

Sustains notes played with Lower 1 even after releasing the key.

F2 Low 2 Hold

Sustains notes played with Lower 2 even after releasing the key.

F3 Off Stop

Mutes Lower sounds when Arranger is stopped.

F4 Lower Mute

Mutes the Lower voice.

F5 Lower Mode

Sets how Lower 1 and 2 voices sound when HOLD is active and Arranger is stopped.

F6 Bass

Controls sustain time and polyphony/monophony of the bass sound.

F7 Bass Boost

Increases or decreases lower frequencies for bass boost.

F8 Bas Octav

Transposes the bass timbre by two octaves.

F9 Ped. Board

Enables the use of the optional pedal board for Arranger control.

F10 Bass To Pb

Allows pedal board to play bass timbre independently from Arranger.

Arranger

F1 4 SW. Mode

Activates chord acknowledgement mode on the pedalboard.

F2 Bass Lock

Locks the Bass voice to remain the same even when changing styles.

Arranger

MODIFYING THE SOUNDS

Explains how to modify sounds assigned to tracks in Arrange View.

Arranger

STORING AND SAVING THE CUSTOM STYLES

Covers saving modified Style parameters into a Custom Style.

STORING A CUSTOM STYLE

Steps to save modified parameters as a Custom Style in Flash RAM.

SAVING ALL CUSTOM STYLES ON A DISK

Explains how to save all Custom Styles as a single file to disk.

RELOADING ORIGINAL CUSTOM STYLES

Procedure to reload original Custom Styles into the instrument.

Using a MIDI pedal for the bass

USING A MIDI PEDAL FOR THE CHORDS

Details how to use a MIDI pedal to control chords and tonality.

DYNAMICS

Explains how bass dynamics are controlled via the pedal's Normal/Fixed function.

Pattern Edit

THE FIRST PAGE OF THE EDIT PATTERN MENU

Details the functions available on the first page of the Pattern Edit menu.

F1 RECORD

Allows recording and playback of individual tracks within a Part.

Pattern Edit

ASSIGNING VOICES TO THE ARRANGER TRACKS

Explains how to assign voices from USER VOICE and Drum Sets to Arranger tracks.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARAMETERS

Lists and describes parameters for recording and editing pattern parts.

F1 Part

Selects the Part to be recorded or reproduced.

F2 Solo

Enables reproduction of only the selected track.

F3 Tonality

Sets the tonality (Major, Minor, Seventh) for the recorded Part.

Pattern Edit

F4 Metronome

Enables the Stick sound metronome for tempo counting.

F5 Save

Saves modifications permanently in memory.

F6 Value Quantize

Quantizes notes to a temporal grid.

F7 Quantize

Quantizes notes after recording.

F8 Rec;Play

Switches between recording and playback of a Part.

F9 Velocity

Modifies velocity values of selected notes or tracks.

F10 Clear

Cancels contents of a track or specific drum notes.

F2 PARAMETER

Allows modification of overall parameters for the whole Pattern.

Pattern Edit

F1 Tempo

Sets the default tempo or modifies it using SLOW/FAST.

F2 Time Signature

Establishes the musical division and allows modification.

F3 Autocrash

Plays a Crash cymbal automatically at the end of fills, breaks, and intros.

F4 Crash Level

Establishes the Crash volume related to Autocrash.

F5 Escape

Returns to the main Edit Pattern menu.

F9 Bass Type

Selects the bass string type (4 or 5 strings) affecting lowest note.

HOW TO RECORD A PATTERN PART

Guides on recording a single pattern part, selecting track, tonality, and voice.

F3 PART CLEAR

Cancels the whole contents of a single Part.

Pattern Edit

F4 COPY

Copies existing Patterns or Parts to the current Pattern being edited.

F5 REMAP

Modifies the order of Patterns within the Pattern bank.

F6 DELETE

Deletes Patterns from the Flash RAM bank.

F7 DISK SAVE

Saves Patterns as single files (.PAT) to the selected disk.

Pattern Edit

F9 MIDI RECORD

Records Patterns directly from external Computer or Sequencer via MIDI.

F10 FORMAT

Deletes the complete Pattern and Flash RAM banks.

Power On Set Up

1 Touch (led)

Stores the status of the 1 Touch function for power-on.

4 switch mode

Stores the status of the 4 switch mode for power-on.

Accordion Mode

Stores the Accordion mode setting for power-on.

F5 Escape

Deletes the operation and returns to the main display page.

F8 Disk Save

Saves the Power On Set Up to disk.

F9 Default

Restores initial parameter conditions set by Ketron.

F10 Save

Saves the current settings in the Flash RAM memory.

Midi Menu

Groups parameters related to MIDI settings for power-on configuration.

Song Play, Midi files and Karaoke

LOADING A MIDI FILE FROM FLOPPY DISK

Step-by-step guide to loading and playing Midi files from a floppy disk.

LOADING A MIDI FILE FROM HARD DISK

Explains the process of loading Midi files from the hard disk.

Song Play, Midi files and Karaoke

HOW TO CONVERT A.KAR MIDI FILE TO A.MID MIDI FILE

Details the conversion of .KAR files to .MID format for compatibility.

BALANCING AND PLAYING THE SOUNDS ASSIGNED TO THE KEYBOARD

Explains how to use keyboard sounds while a Midi file is playing.

LOCATING A MIDI FILE RAPIDLY

Describes methods for quickly searching and loading Midi files by title.

THE SONG PLAY FUNCTIONS

Details the functions available on the Song Play page for controlling Midi files.

F1 GM Part

Accesses pages for modifying parameters of a single Midi file track.

Song Play, Midi files and Karaoke

F2 Count

Displays beat count or accesses Effects page for Midi files.

F3 Transpose

Manages transposition options for Midifiles, keyboard, or both.

F4 Global Transposition

Transposes the entire Midi file by semitones, excluding drum track.

F5 Dir

Displays the list of Midi files stored in the current folder or disk.

F6 Jukebox

Information on creating and managing chains of Midi files.

F7 Go Next

Indicates the next Midi file to be played back or loaded.

F8 Lead

Enables or disables the reproduction of the lead track.

F10 Lyric

Displays lyrics from Midi files with lyric events.

F7 Video

Controls the optional video interface for displaying messages and lyrics.

F9 Drum Remix

Enables the Remix function for the drums track of a Midi file.

MODIFYING AND SAVING THE PARAMETERS OF THE TRACKS OF A MIDI FILE

Explains how to modify and save parameters for individual tracks of a Midi file.

Song Play, Midi files and Karaoke

Timbre

Allows selection of voices from Voice, User Voice, and Flash banks for each track.

Modulation effect

Allows selection of modulation effects like Chorus, Distorsor, and Delay.

F1 Volume

Modifies the volume of the entire track.

F2 Reverb

Modifies the Reverb entity applied to the track.

F3 Chorus;Distorsor;Delay

Modifies the entity of the chosen modulation effect.

F4 Panpot

Modifies the arrangement of the timbre on the stereo panorama.

F5 Filter

Calls up a page to mute MIDI events like Modulation or other parameters.

Song Play, Midi files and Karaoke

F6 Key Shift

Changes the transposition of the selected track by +/- 24 semitones.

F7 Channel Tx Rx

Switches between transmission (TX) and reception (RX) MIDI channels.

F8 Part Mode

Modifies the track's operational mode (Voice, Drumset, Vocalize).

F9 Mute

Enables or disables track playback (cuts out the track).

F10 16 Parts

Displays each parameter's value for all sixteen Parts.

MODIFYING A PARAMETER FOR THE SIXTEEN GM PARTS

Explains how to display and modify parameters for all sixteen GM parts.

Song Play, Midi files and Karaoke

SAVING THE PARAMETERS MODIFIED

Explains how to save modified parameters within a Midi file.

SAVE SONG SETUP PARAMTERS

Lists parameters that can be saved within a Midi file setup.

CREATING A PERMANENT CHAIN OF MIDI FILES ON DISK

Guides on creating and saving song chains of up to 32 Midi files.

SWITCHING QUICKLY FROM A MIDI FILE TO A STYLE ( AND VICE-VERSA ) WHILE PLAYING.

Explains how to switch between MIDI files and Styles seamlessly during live performance.

Drum Remix

REMIX WITH ONE STYLE

Activates Remix function to modify song rhythm using Style drum tracks.

DRUM MIXER

Groups percussion sounds for customization via Muting and other controls.

DRUM & BASS

Mutes all tracks except drums and bass during Song Play.

Video Out and Karaoke

WRITING A MESSAGE TO BE SENT TO THE VIDEO OUTPUT

Allows entering custom messages to be displayed on the video output.

CHANGING THE BACKGROUND AND TEXT COLOUR

Explains how to change background and text colors for the video display.

MODIFYING THE SCREEN LAY-OUT

Details options for screen layout, including Full Screen and 1/2 Screen modes.

Recording a Midi file

.KAR,.MID (Midi files) &.TXT (text) files

USING.KAR MIDI FILES

Explains how to convert and use .KAR Midi files.

USING.TXT FILES

Describes how to use .TXT files for displaying song lyrics.

.KAR,.MID (Midi files) &.TXT (text) files

USING.TXT FILES WITH THE ARRANGER

Explains using .TXT files for displaying lyrics while the Arranger is active.

USING.TXT FILES WITH SONG PLAY

Describes automating .TXT file loading alongside Midi files in Song Play.

SYNCHRONIZING THE CHANGES TO THE LYRICS;TEXT PAGE WITH A MIDI FILE

Details synchronizing text page changes with a Midi file playback.

Using the microphone

MICRO EDIT

Details the microphone parameters accessible via the Micro Edit menu.

F1 Level 1

Specifies the volume of the microphone on input Mic 1.

F2 Level 2

Specifies the volume of the microphone on input Mic 2.

F3 Pan 1

Selects the stereo position for the microphone on input Mic 1.

F4 Pan 2

Selects the stereo position for the microphone on input Mic 2.

F5 Music Vol

Balances microphone signals with the XD9's sound generator.

F6 Echo 1-2

Sets a delay for the two microphone signals, controlling intensity.

F7 Reverb 1-2

Sets reverb for each microphone input.

F8 Pitch Shift

Transposes notes sung on Mic 1, affecting voice distortion.

Using the microphone

F9 Effects

Applies effects to the microphone input or sets Dry On Stop mode.

F10 Active;Inactive

Enables or disables the microphone inputs to avoid disturbing noises.

Vocalizer

HOW TO ACTIVATE THE VOCALIZER

Guides on connecting a microphone and activating the Vocalizer.

THE VOCALIZER MODES

Explains the five different harmonisation modes for the Vocalizer.

THE VOCALIZER PARAMETERS

Details the parameters available on the Vocalizer page for editing.

F1 Direct

Defines the quantity of audio signal from Mic 1 used with the Vocalizer.

F2 Vocalize

Controls the quantity of Vocalizer processed signal on the audio output.

F3 Modes

Modifies the harmonisation mode and selects available algorithms.

Vocalizer

F4 Octave

Transposes added voices by +/- two octaves, with automatic option.

F5 Hold

Stores recognized notes for Vocalizer when changing chords in Keyboard Harmony.

F6 Effects

Modifies effects settings like Vibrato, Limiter, and vocal sound.

F7 Filter

Controls vocal formants and equalizer bands for direct and vocalized voices.

Vocalizer

F8 Vocalize To Arranger

Assigns different algorithms to Arranger controls for voice harmonization.

F9 Vocalize Lead On

Tunes the third voice generated by Vocalizer in unison with the singer.

F10 Status

Switches Vocalizer status between Active, Internal, None, or Inactive.

HARMONISATION MODES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE ALGORITHMS

Provides descriptions of algorithms for Automatic Chord 1, Automatic Chord 2, Fixed Interval, Vocal Effects.

AUTOMATIC CHORD 1

Harmonizes voice based on chord and sung note, with various algorithms.

AUTOMATIC CHORD 2

Harmonizes voice using all three voices, based on chord recognition.

FIXED INTERVAL

Adds voices at fixed intervals, acting as a Pitch Shifter.

VOCAL EFFECTS

Offers twelve algorithms for modifying voice in amusing and unexpected ways.

Vocalizer

SAVING A VOCAL SET IN RAM

Explains how to store modified Vocal Set parameters in the twelve available memories.

SAVING A VOCAL SET ON DISK

Details how to save the entire group of twelve Vocal Sets as one file to disk.

LOADING A VOCAL SET FROM THE DISK

Guides on loading the complete group of twelve Vocal Sets back from disk.

AUTOMATIC VOCAL SET LOADING USING THE XD9’S POWER ON SETUP

Explains how to load a desired Vocal Set automatically upon turning on the XD9.

VOCAL SET AND REGISTRATION ASSOCIATION

Discusses associating Vocal Sets with registrations to reduce setup time.

Effects

F1 Global Reverb

Sets the Reverb amount for the whole keyboard and tone generator.

F2 Right Reverb

Specifies Reverb quantity for the Right part of the keyboard.

F3 Reverb Type

Allows selection of Reverb algorithms like Room, Studio, Hall.

F4 Micro

Calls up the menu to modify effects for the microphone input.

F5 Vocalize

Calls up the menu to choose and program Vocal Sets.

F6 Eff. Lock

Locks effect type to avoid changes when switching styles.

F7 Chorus

Selects Chorus algorithms and allows editing via F10 Edit.

F8 Delay

Selects Delay algorithms and allows editing via F10 Edit.

F9 Distorsion

Selects Distortion algorithms and allows editing via F10 Edit.

F10 Edit

Accesses the menu for programming algorithm parameters.

EDITING AN EFFECT

Explains the process of editing effect parameters.

Effects

F4 Default

Resets algorithm parameters to their original values.

F5 Escape

Returns to the Effects menu.

F8 Source

Indicates the current algorithm selected for modification.

F9 Destination

Specifies the destination memory for the modified algorithm.

F10 Save

Confirms and saves modified parameters to the selected memory.

PARAMETERS FOR CHORUS ALGORITHMS

Details parameters for Chorus algorithms: Level, Delay, Feedback, Rate, Depth.

PARAMETERS FOR DELAY ALGORITHMS

Details parameters for Delay algorithms: Volume, Filter, Feedback.

PARAMETERS FOR DISTORSOR ALGORITHMS

Details parameters for Distortion algorithms: Level, Tone, Resonance.

Registrations

CALLING UP AND SAVING A REGISTER OF THE BLOCK REGISTRATION GROUP

Explains how to manage Block Registrations, saving and recalling them.

Proceed as follows to save a new Register

Step-by-step instructions for saving a new Register in a Block Registration.

Proceed as follows to save the current 198 registers on board within a Block Registration on disk

Guides on saving all 198 onboard registers as a single .REG file to disk.

Registrations

CALLING UP AND SAVING A REGISTER OF THE SINGLE REGISTRATION GROUP

Details managing Single Registrations, including loading and saving to disk.

AUTOMATICALLY LOADING THE TEXT FILE AND MIDI FILE USING REGISTRATIONS

Describes how registrations can automate loading of .TXT and .MID files.

DEFINING WHICH PARAMETERS WILL BE CONTROLLED BY THE REGISTRATION

Explains how to enable/disable parameter control within registrations.

Registrations

F2 Drum Mixer

Disables control of Drum Mixer parameters.

F3 Keyb&Util 1;2

Disables control of Octave, Portamento, Harmony, Pianist, Vocalizer parameters.

F3 Keyb&Util 2;2

Disables control of Accordion, Modulation, Tune, Vibrato parameters.

F4 Eff&Micro

Disables control of Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Distortion, and Mic parameters.

F5 Arrange 1;4

Disables control of Jump Intro, Fill, Bass, Split, and Interactive parameters.

F5 Arrange 2;4

Disables control of Program Change, Volume, Reverb, Effect, Pan Pot.

F5 Arrange 3;4

Disables control of Lower Hold, Bass Sustain, Pedal Board parameters.

F5 Arrange 4;4

Disables control of Bass Lock, Step Tempo, Sync Time, Chord Mode.

F6 Tabs

Inhibits control of push buttons for 2nd Voice, 1 Touch, Key Start, Key Stop.

F7 Save

Saves settings made in Flash RAM, persistent after power off.

F8 Default

Resets the original control status of all parameters.

F9 Auto Switch

Disables REG. push button after selecting registration for Style selection.

F10 Select

Selects a parameter and modifies its enabling status.

Utility

UTILITY - PAGE 1;2

Details parameters for Accordion and Modulation Wheel controls.

F1 Accordion

Calls up parameters dedicated to the use of a MIDI accordion.

F2 Modulation

Manages the Modulation Wheel, controlling LFOs for pitch, filter, and amplitude.

F1 LFO Pitch

Controls LFO modulation on pitch for cyclic vibrato.

F2 LFO DCF

Controls LFO modulation on filter cut-off.

F3 LFO DCA

Controls LFO modulation on amplitude for cyclic tremolo.

F4 Cutoff

Directly controls filter cut-off, affecting harmonic richness.

F5 Escape

Returns to the initial page of the Utility menu.

F6 Wha-Wha

Controls the Wha-Wha effect, typical of electric guitars.

F7 To Swell

Transfers Modulation Wheel parameters to the optional Volume pedal.

F8 Mod. Rate

Sets the velocity of the LFOs used with the Modulation Wheel.

F9 Mod. Amou

Sets the modulation depth obtained using the Modulation Wheel.

Utility

F3 Pitch

Controls tuning parameters, including fine tuning and vibrato.

F1 Tune

Establishes the fine tuning of the whole sound generator in Hertz.

F2 Vibrato

Disables vibrato on timbres that use it.

F3 Portament

Controls the Portamento velocity.

F4 Legato

Allows choosing between Portamento, Legato, and Mono.

F5 Escape

Returns to the initial page of the Utility menu.

F6 Bend Valu

Establishes the excursion semitones of the Pitch Bend Wheel.

F7 Bend LFO

Assigns LFO vibrato control to the Pitch Bend Wheel.

F8 Bend DCF

Assigns filter cut-off control to the Pitch Bend Wheel.

F9 Bend DCA

Assigns timbre amplitude control to the Pitch Bend Wheel.

F4 Footswitch

Calls up a page showing functions assigned to pedal switches.

Utility

UTILITY - PAGE 2;2

Details parameters for Vocal Channel, Arabic Scale, and Footswitch.

F1 Vocal Ch

Locks the MIDI channel selected for Vocalizer control.

F2 Arabic

Allows creation of tunings suitable for various countries using the Arabic scale.

F1 Left

Establishes if Arabic scale intervals apply to Arranger and Lower parts.

F5 Escape

Returns to the initial page of the Utility menu.

F6 Footswitch

Assigns Arabic scale to pedal switches or notes played via pedal.

F10 Normal

Resets the standard tuning.

MIDI Accordions

CONNECTING A MIDI ACCORDION

Details connecting a MIDI accordion to the XD9 via MIDI Out to MIDI In 2.

ENABLING THE ACCORDION AND ITS PARAMETERS

Explains enabling Accordion mode and accessing its parameters via Utility menu.

F1 Chord Mode

Selects between International and Belgique chord acknowledgement systems.

F2 Left Velo

Selects the velocity curve for notes played manually with the Accordion.

F3 Right Vel

Selects the velocity curve for notes played with the right hand.

F4 Left Drum

Uses two percussion sounds with bass voices and two with chords.

F5 Autochord

Excludes chord acknowledgement, allowing manual bass and chord playing.

F6 Bas Sust

Modifies the Sustain length for the manual bass.

F7 Bas To Ch

Includes bass note in chord acknowledgement for varied bass.

F8 Bas Octav

Modifies the octave of the manual bass voice.

F9 Lower Oct

Modifies the octave for Lower 1 and Lower 2 voices.

F10 Accordion Mode

Enables or disables the use of parameters for the MIDI Accordion.

MIDI Accordions

SAVING THE PARAMETERS FOR THE MIDI ACCORDION

Explains saving MIDI accordion settings via Power On Set-up for automatic recall.

THE MIDI PARAMETERS FOR THE ACCORDION

Details MIDI channels attribution for keyboard sections in MIDI reception.

TIPS TO QUICK CONNECTION OF A MIDI ACCORDION

Provides quick connection tips, including MIDI channel matching.

MIDI

USING THE XD9 AS A GENERAL MIDI MODULE

Explains using the XD9 as a General MIDI module via Midi file or MIDI In 1 input.

MODIFYING A SINGLE GM PART

Guides on modifying parameters for a single GM part.

Timbre

Allows selection of voices from Voice and User Voices for each track.

Modulation effect

Allows selection of modulation effects like Chorus, Distorsor, and Delay.

F1 Volume

Modifies the volume of the whole track.

F2 Reverb

Modifies the reverb of the complete part.

F3 Chorus;Distorsor;Delay

Modifies the entity of the chosen modulation effect.

F4 Panpot

Modifies the arrangement of the timbre on the stereo panorama.

F5 Filter

Calls up a page to mute MIDI events like Modulation or other parameters.

MIDI

F6 Key Shift

Changes the transposition of the selected track by +/- 24 semitones.

F7 Channel Tx Rx

Switches between transmission (TX) and reception (RX) MIDI channels.

F8 Part Mode

Modifies the track's operational mode (Voice, Drumset, Vocalize).

F9 Mute

Enables or disables track playback (cuts out the track).

F10 16 Parts

Displays each parameter's value for all sixteen Parts.

MODIFYING A PARAMETER FOR THE SIXTEEN GM PARTS

Explains how to display and modify parameters for all sixteen GM parts.

MIDI

THE MIDI PARAMETERS OF THE XD9 SECTIONS

Details MIDI parameters for each section of the XD9.

THE MIDI SET-UPS

Explains how to save and manage MIDI settings using Set-ups.

MIDI

THE PARAMETERS OF THE MIDI MENU

Details parameters for Channel Transmit, Receive, Transpose, and Filter.

F1 Channel Transmit

Associates a MIDI transmitting channel on MIDI OUT to each section.

F2 Channel Receive

Associates a MIDI receiving channel on MIDI In 2 to each section.

F3 Transpose Transmit

Sets transposition semitones for notes transmitted on MIDI Out.

F4 Transpose Receive

Sets transposition semitones for notes received on MIDI In 2.

F5 Filter Tx

Enables or disables transmission of MIDI messages like Pitch Bend.

F6 Filter RX

Filters MIDI messages received on MIDI In 2.

MIDI

F7 Program Change Tx

Establishes whether Program Change messages are transmitted to MIDI Out.

F8 Program Change Rx

Handles Program Changes received on MIDI In 2.

F9 Clock SoftThru

Manages MIDI Clock synchronization with external units.

F10 Utility

Accesses settings dedicated to MIDI ports.

MIDI

CALLING UP THE PROGRAMS, THE ONE TOUCH MEMORIES AND THE REGISTRATIONS VIA MIDI

Explains how to call up Programs, One Touch, and Registrations via MIDI.

DISK

HOW IT WORKS AND HOW THE FILES OF THE HARD DISK ARE MANAGED

Explains the functionality of hard disk management: creating folders, copying, renaming.

GENERAL RULES

Provides general rules for accessing and managing hard disk and floppy disk functions.

HOW TO MOVE AROUND AMONG FILES

Details how to navigate and select files within a folder.

THE DISK FUNCTIONS FOR THE HARD DISK

Covers functions for hard disk management: showing folder contents, selecting files.

F1 Dir

Displays the whole contents of the Folder in use.

DISK

F2 Load

Loads a selected file into memory.

F3 Save

Calls up a page to choose the type of file to be saved on disk.

F4 Copy

Copies files from floppy to hard disk and vice versa.

COPYING FROM FLOPPY TO HARD DISK

Explains the procedure for copying files from floppy disk to hard disk.

DISK

COPYING FROM HARD DISK TO FLOPPY

Explains the procedure for copying files from hard disk to floppy disk.

F5 Files Choice

Selects the file type to be displayed within the current Folder.

F6 Delete

Cancels one or a number of files selected using F10 Select.

DISK

F7 Rename

Renames a selected file or folder.

F8 Folder

Manages and organizes single folders, including creation and deletion.

F5 Escape

Returns to the previous page of the Disk menu.

F6 Report

Creates a TXT file listing folder contents, sorted by extension.

F7 Copy

Copies selected files from the current folder to a chosen destination folder.

DISK

F9 Utility

Controls parameters like Tempo, Transposition, Midi file chains, Hard Disk.

F1 Info

Displays Hard Disk capacity, space, folder count, and file count.

F2 Tempo

Modifies the Tempo of a Midi file stored in the current Folder.

F3 Transposer

Defines transposition value for Midi files, applying to file or globally.

F4 Format

Formats the Hard Disk, requiring protection function to be disabled first.

F5 Escape

Returns to the previous page of the Disk menu.

F6 Lock Format

Locks the Format function to prevent accidental formatting.

F7 Chain Edit

Creates chains of Midi files (up to 32) for sequential playback.

F10 Select

Selects Midi files to be added to a chain.

DISK

F9 Disk Control

Calls up functions for controlling the Hard Disk: Surface Control, ScanDisk, Repair.

THE DISK FUNCTIONS FOR THE FLOPPY DISK

Covers functions for Floppy Disk management: Dir, Load, Save, Copy, File Choice.

F1 Dir

Displays all the files stored in the Floppy Disk.

F2 Load

Loads a selected file into RAM.

F3 Save

Calls up the page to select the type of memory to be saved on Floppy.

F4 Copy

Copies files from Floppy Disk, allowing renaming and skipping.

F5 File Choice

Filters files displayed by extension type.

F6 Delete

Cancels one or a number of files selected using F10 Select.

F7 Rename

Renames a selected file using the VALUE +/- push buttons.

DISK

F9 Utility

Controls Tempo, Transposition, Midi file chains, and disk operations.

F1 Info

Displays free space and file count on Floppy Disk.

F2 Tempo

Modifies the Tempo of a Midi file stored in the Folder.

F3 Transposer

Defines transposition value for Midi files, applying globally or to file only.

F4 Format

Formats the Floppy Disk, requiring protection function to be disabled first.

F5 Escape

Returns to the previous page of the Disk menu.

F6 Lock Format

Locks the Format function to prevent accidental formatting.

F7 Chain Edit

Creates chains of Midi files for sequential playback.

F10 Select

Selects Midi files to be added to a chain.

DISK

F9 Utility

Controls Tempo, Transposition, Midi file chains, and disk operations.

SETTING THE PASSWORD FOR PROTECTED FOLDERS

Explains how to set and modify passwords for protected folders.

MANAGING THE CONTENTS OF THE HD USING AN EXTERNAL COMPUTER

Guides on organizing and managing hard disk contents via PC or Mac.

HOW TO CONVERT A.KAR MIDIFILE

Explains the conversion of .KAR Midifiles to .MID format.

Technical tables

Technical Tables

Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the XD9-XD3 keyboard.

Preset program changes

Lists preset programs organized by bank and channel.

Presets

Categorized list of available presets across different instrument types.

GM Voices

Lists General MIDI voices available, organized by bank and program change.

Drum Sets

Lists available Drum Sets, including standard and user-defined sets.

Live Drums (DRUMS 2)

Lists available Live Drum sets, categorized by rhythm and style.

Midi Banks & Prog. Change

Details MIDI banks and program change assignments for various functions.

Styles

Provides a comprehensive list of Styles categorized by genre.

Midi implementation

Details MIDI implementation charts for notes, controls, and system exclusive data.

Vocalizer control list

Lists MIDI control messages for Vocalizer parameters.

System exclusive Ketron XD9-XD3

Details System Exclusive data for Ketron XD9-XD3 control.

Vocalizer System exclusive list

Lists system exclusive messages for Vocalizer parameters.

Specifications

Preset program changes

Presets

GM Voices

Drum Sets

Live Drums (DRUMS 2)

Midi Banks & Prog. Change

Styles

Midi implementation

Vocalizer control list

System exclusive Ketron XD9-XD3

Vocalizer System exclusive list

KETRON XD3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKETRON
ModelXD3
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

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