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KETRON XD9 - User Manual

KETRON XD9
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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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Table of Contents

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Summary

Welcome to the XD9-XD3

How to Connect a MIDI Accordion

Connect a MIDI accordion to the XD3 using MIDI In 2.

How to Connect a Keyboard

Connect a keyboard or master keyboard to XD3, deactivating Accordion mode.

Connections

Connections on the Rear

Details the rear panel audio and MIDI connection ports for the XD9.

Front Connections

Describes the front panel connection for stereo headphones.

Further Elements of the XD9

Explains Hard Disk, Disk Drive, Modulation Wheel, Pitch Bend, Velocity.

Accessories

Lists available accessories for the XD9, including interfaces and cards.

Control panel and push button functions

Control Panel Overview and Basic Functions

Details control buttons like Volume, Page, Cursor, Value, Save/Enter, Exit.

Display and Function Push Buttons

Explains the display, main page, and F1-F10 function buttons.

Selection Push Buttons (Style, Voice, Right Panel)

Describes buttons for selecting Styles, Voices, and right-hand panel functions.

Arranger Control Buttons

Details buttons for controlling the Arranger functions in real time.

Menu Left Control

Accesses a menu for Arranger programming and specific functions.

Parameter management

Conventions

Explains conventions used in the manual for buttons and functions.

Calling Up the Menus

Describes how to access menus using function push buttons.

Exceptions to the Exit Command

Explains exceptions to the EXIT button command in certain menus.

The F1-F10 Function Push Buttons

Details the role and function of the F1-F10 buttons.

Data Entry Methods

Explains different methods for entering data and parameters.

A guide on how to start playing

How to Use a MIDI File

Covers MIDI file reproduction, recording, and locating.

Controlling Playback and Transposition

Explains playback controls and transposition options for MIDI files.

Recording and Using the Arranger

Guides on recording MIDI files and using the Arranger function.

Styles, Voices, and Basic Operations

Covers selecting styles, controlling the arranger, and using voices.

Microphone, Vocalizer, MIDI Accordion, and Registrations

Details usage of mic, vocalizer, MIDI accordion, and registrations.

Voices and User Voice

Calling Up Voices

Explains how to access and select preset and user voices.

Second Voice Functionality

Details how to layer a second voice with the main voice.

User Voice Programming and Elements

Covers user voice editing, amplitude, and filter parameters.

Effects, Modulation, LFO, and Velocity Control

Explains effects, modulation wheel, LFO, and velocity controls for voices.

Saving Voices and Flash Memory

Guides on saving user voices and using flash memory cards.

Program and One Touch

Program Operations and Parameters

Covers programs, modification, and parameter guides.

Saving and Loading Programs

Details procedures for saving and loading program data.

One Touch Functionality

Explains how to store and recall favourite voices for quick access.

Drawbars

Programming the Organ Timbre

Guides on modifying and saving organ timbre settings using drawbars.

Drum Set

Playing and Live Drum Sets

Covers playing preset and live drum sets.

Drum Mixer and Creation

Explains drum mixer functions and creating custom drum sets.

Arranger

Panel Commands and Basic Controls

Details Arranger panel commands like Key Start, Key Stop, Fills, Breaks.

Menu Left Control Functions

Accesses menus for Arranger programming and specific functions.

Play Control Menu Options

Covers effects, vocal, and harmony settings within Play Control.

Arrange Mode and Sound Modification

Guides on arranging modes and modifying style sounds.

Custom Styles and Reloading

Covers saving and reloading custom styles and arrange view parts.

Using a MIDI pedal for the bass

MIDI Pedal for Chords and Dynamics

Explains using a MIDI pedal for bass lines, chords, and dynamics.

Pattern Edit

Pattern Edit Menu Overview

Introduces the pattern edit menu and first page functions.

Assigning Voices and Parameter Descriptions

Details voice assignment and parameter explanations for patterns.

Pattern Edit Parameters and Functions

Covers metronome, save, quantize, velocity, and clear functions.

Pattern Copy, Remap, Delete, and Disk Save

Explains pattern copying, remapping, deletion, and disk saving.

MIDI Record and Format

Guides on recording patterns via MIDI and formatting disks.

Power On Set Up

Overview and Memory Functions

Explains the purpose and memory locations for power-on settings.

Power On Setup Functions and Related Menus

Details setup functions (Escape, Disk Save, Default, Save) and related menus.

Song Play, Midi files and Karaoke

Loading and Playing MIDI Files

Covers loading MIDI files from floppy/hard disk and file compatibility.

Song Play Functions

Explains various functions within Song Play, including transpose and jukebox.

Modifying MIDI File Tracks

Details how to modify volume, reverb, chorus, pan, and filter for MIDI tracks.

MIDI Parameters and 16-Part Modification

Covers MIDI parameters and modifying settings for all 16 parts.

Saving, Chains, and Switching

Guides on saving parameters, creating MIDI chains, and switching between files/styles.

Drum Remix

Remixing Styles and Drum Mixer

Explains remixing songs with styles and using the drum mixer.

Drum & Bass Feature

Describes the Drum & Bass function for playing drums and bass only.

Video Out and Karaoke

Video Output Operations

Covers writing messages, changing colors, and modifying screen layout.

Recording a Midi file

MIDI File Recording Process

Guides on starting, performing, and saving MIDI file recordings.

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

Karaoke and File Handling

Explains karaoke, using KAR, MID, and TXT files with arranger/song play.

TXT File Loading and Synchronization

Covers loading TXT files and synchronizing lyrics with MIDI files.

Using the microphone

Microphone Setup and Editing

Details mic setup, gain adjustment, and editing parameters.

Microphone Effects and Activation

Explains microphone effects and enabling/disabling inputs.

Vocalizer

Vocalizer Activation and Modes

Covers activating the vocalizer and its different operational modes.

Vocalizer Parameters Overview and Details

Explains vocalizer parameters, effects, and filter settings.

Vocalizer to Arranger, Harmonization, and Modes

Details vocalizer integration with arranger and harmonization algorithms.

Automatic Chord 2, Fixed Interval, Vocal Effects

Explains different vocalizer modes and their specific algorithms.

Saving and Loading Vocal Sets

Guides on saving and loading vocal sets to RAM and disk.

Preventing Vocal Set Loading

Explains how to prevent automatic loading of vocal sets with registrations.

Effects

Effects Menu and Editing

Overviews the effects menu and how to edit individual effects.

Modifying and Saving Effects

Guides on modifying and saving effect parameters for Chorus, Delay, Distorsion.

Registrations

Block Registration Management

Covers saving and calling up block registrations from Flash RAM.

Single Registration Management

Guides on saving and calling up single registrations from disk.

Automatic Loading and Parameter Control

Explains automatic file loading and defining registration control parameters.

Registration Parameter Control Options

Details options for controlling specific parameters within registrations.

Utility

Utility Menu Overview and Accordion Parameters

Covers utility menu, MIDI accordion, and modulation wheel settings.

Pitch and Footswitch Parameters

Details pitch control, vibrato, and footswitch assignments.

Utility Page 2: Vocal Channel and Arabic Scale

Explains vocal channel locking and Arabic scale settings.

Utility Page 2: Save, Password, and Settings

Covers saving utility settings, password protection, and display options.

MIDI Accordions

Connecting and Enabling MIDI Accordions

Guides on connecting and enabling MIDI accordions.

MIDI Accordion Parameters and Saving

Details MIDI parameters, section assignments, saving, and quick connection tips.

MIDI

MIDI Protocol and GM Module Usage

Explains MIDI protocol and using XD9 as a GM module.

Modifying Single GM Parts

Guides on modifying parameters for individual GM parts.

MIDI Parameters for GM Parts

Details volume, reverb, chorus, pan, and filter parameters.

XD9 MIDI Section Parameters

Covers MIDI parameters for XD9 sections and MIDI set-ups.

MIDI Menu Operations

Explains transmit, receive, transpose, and filter functions in the MIDI menu.

MIDI Menu Parameters - Program Change and Clock

Details program change and MIDI clock settings.

Calling Up Programs, One Touch, and Registrations via MIDI

Explains how to control these functions via MIDI messages.

DISK

Hard Disk Management Overview

Explains basic hard disk operations and file management.

Disk File Operations

Covers loading, saving, and copying files between disks.

Copying from Hard Disk to Floppy

Guides on copying files from hard disk to floppy disk.

File and Folder Management

Details renaming files, managing folders, and creating reports.

Disk Utility Functions

Explains tempo, transposition, formatting, and chain editing utilities.

Disk Control and Floppy Disk Functions

Covers disk surface control, scan disk, repair, and floppy disk operations.

Protecting Folders and HD Management

Details password protection, HD management via PC, and KAR file conversion.

Technical tables

KETRON XD9 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Keyboard61 keys
Sound EnginePCM
Sequencer16 tracks
DisplayLCD
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Keyboard TypeSemi-weighted
Touch SensitivityYes
Built-in SpeakersYes
Power SupplyAC Adapter
Weight12 kg
EffectsReverb, Chorus
OutputsHeadphones

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