Kohler KD-60 - User Manual

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Default Chapter2
- Important Safety Instructions2
- Table of Contents7
Introduction12
Welcome14
- Live Performance14
- About this Manual14
- Making a Backup Copy of System Files14
- Loading the Operating System14
- Reloading the Factory Data15
Start up16
- Connecting the Power Cord16
- Turning the Instrument on and off16
- Controlling the Volume (Master & Acc / Seq)16
- The BALANCE Slider16
- Headphones16
- Audio Outputs16
- Audio Inputs17
- MIDI Connections17
- Damper Pedal17
- Demo17
Front Panel18
Display and User Interface26
- Display Controls26
- Interface Structure27
- Message Windows28
- Symbols and Icons28
- Grayed-Out Non-Available Parameters28
Rear Panel30
Basic Guide32
Basic Operations34
- Playing on the Keyboard34
- Selecting a Performance35
- Selecting a Program36
- Selecting a Style37
- Selecting a Single Touch Setting (STS)38
- Changing All Keyboard Tracks at Once38
- Playing a Song from Floppy Disk38
- Shortcut to See the Original Bank for Astyle, Performance or Program38
Tutorial40
- Playing a Style41
- Playing a Song42
- Recording a Song43
- Editing a Song44
MIDI48
- What Is MIDI48
- Midifiles48
- The General MIDI Standard48
- The Global Channel49
- The Chord 1 and Chord 2 Channels49
- MIDI Setup49
- Connecting KD to a Master Keyboard49
- Connecting the KD to a MIDI Accordion50
- Connecting the KD to an External Sequencer50
- Playing Another Instrument with the KD51
Reference Guide54
Style Play Operating Mode56
- What's a Style56
- Styles and Performances56
- Changing and Resetting the Tempo56
- The DIRECT HD Bank (KD160/165)56
- The DIRECT FD Bank57
- Main Page58
- Style Tracks Page58
- How to Select Programs58
- The Write Window59
- Menu59
- Edit Page Structure59
- Mixer: Volume60
- Mixer: Pan60
- Mixer: FX Send60
- Tuning: Detune61
- Tuning: Scale61
- Tuning: Pitchbend Sensitivity62
- FX: A/B Select62
- FX: C/D Select62
- FX: a Editing62
- FX: B Editing62
- FX: C Editing63
- FX: D Editing63
- Track: Easy Edit63
- Track: Mode64
- Track: Internal/External64
- R.T. Controls: Damper65
- R.T. Controls: MOD WHEEL65
- R.T. Controls: Dynamic Range65
- R.T. Controls: Ensemble65
- Style Controls: Drum/Fill66
- Style Controls: Wrap Around / Keyboard Range67
- Input/Pad: Input Setup67
- Input/Pad: Pads67
- Preferences: Lock68
- Preferences: Controls68
Style Record Mode70
- The Style's Structure70
- Style Import/Export71
- Entering the Record Mode71
- Listening to the Style While in Record/Edit Mode71
- Exit and Save/Abort Style71
- The Write Window72
- List of Recorded Events72
- Fast Delete Using the Control Panel Buttons72
- Main Page73
- Style Tracks Page75
- Step Record Page75
- Style Record Procedure76
- Menu80
- Edit Page Structure80
- Page 1 - Edit: Quantize81
- Edit: Transpose82
- Edit: Velocity82
- Event Edit83
- Event Filter84
- Event Edit Procedure84
- Edit: Delete86
- Edit: Delete All86
- Edit: Copy87
- Style Element Controls: Programs87
- Style Element Controls: Expression88
- Style Element Controls: Keyboard Range88
- Style Element Controls: Chord Variation Table88
- Style Controls: Mode/Tension88
- Import GRV89
Song Play Operating Mode90
- The Songs and the Standard MIDI File Format90
- Transport Controls90
- MIDI Clock90
- Switching between Sequencers During Editing90
- Selecting a Song Composing Its Progressive Number90
- Realtime and Sequencer Tracks90
- Master Volume, Sequencer Volume, BALANCE91
- Effects in Song Play Mode91
- Groove Quantize Window91
- The Write Window92
- Main Page92
- Tracks 1-8 Page93
- Tracks 9-16 Page93
- Song Select Page93
- The Lyrics Page94
- Playing a Jukebox File95
- Menu95
- Edit Page Structure95
- Mixer: Volume96
- Mixer: Pan96
- Mixer: FX Send A/B97
- Mixer: FX Send C/D97
- FX: A/B Select97
- FX: C/D Select98
- FX: a Editing98
- FX: B Editing98
- FX: C Editing98
- FX: D Editing99
- Track: Mode99
- Track: Internal/External99
- Jukebox100
- Preferences100
- Saving a List of Songs101
Backing Sequence Operating Mode104
- Transport Controls104
- The Backing Sequence, Song and Song Play Modes104
- How to Play a Song104
- Realtime Recording Mode104
- Chord/Acc Step Recording105
- Main Page (Backing Sequence Play)105
- Load Song Page106
- Save Song Page107
- Record Page107
- Chord/Acc Step Recording Page108
- How to Delete a Whole Song110
Song Operating Mode112
- Transport Controls112
- Master Volume and Sequencer Volume112
- The Songs and the Standard MIDI File Format112
- Fast Track Delete112
- How to Delete a Whole Song112
- Main Page112
- Tracks 1-8 Page113
- Tracks 9-16 Page113
- Song Select Page114
- Save Song Page114
- Realtime Record Procedure115
- Step Record Procedure116
- Song Record Page117
- Step Record Page118
- Menu119
- Edit Page Structure119
- Mixer: Volume120
- Mixer: Pan120
- Mixer: FX Block121
- Mixer: FX Send A/B (or C/D)121
- Tuning: Detune122
- Tuning: Scale122
- Tuning: Pitchbend/Scale123
- FX: A/B Select123
- FX: C/D Select123
- FX: a Editing124
- FX: B Editing124
- FX: C Editing124
- FX: D Editing124
- Track: Easy Edit124
- Track: Mode125
- Track: Internal/External126
- Edit: Quantize126
Toc-4127
- Edit: Transpose127
- Edit: Velocity127
- Edit: Delete127
- Edit: Cut Measures128
- Edit: Insert Measures128
- Edit: Copy128
- Event Edit129
- Event Filter130
- Event Edit Procedure131
Program Operating Mode134
- Main Page134
- Digital Drawbars Page134
- Sound Programs and Drum Programs135
- Menu135
- Edit Page Structure135
- The Compare Function136
- How to Select Oscillators136
- Erase Program/Oscillator136
- The 'Write' Window136
- Basic136
- Sample (Sound Programs)137
- DK Samples (Drum Programs)138
- Pitch139
- Pitch Modulation140
- Pitch LFO1140
- Pitch LFO2141
- Pitch EG141
- Filter143
- Filter Modulation143
- Filter LFO1145
- Filter LFO2145
- Filter Envelope146
- Filter EG146
- Amp147
- Amp Modulation148
- Amp LFO1149
- Amp LFO2149
- Amp EG149
- Lfo1151
- Lfo2152
- Effects152
- Frequency Modulation152
- FX1 Editing153
- FX2 Editing153
- AMS (Alternate Modulation Source) List154
Global Edit Environment156
- The Write Window156
- Menu156
- General Controls157
- Master Transpose157
- Video Interface158
- Assignable Pedal/Footswitch, Assignable Slider, EC5158
- MIDI Setup158
- MIDI Controls159
- MIDI in Channels159
- MIDI in Controls (1)160
- MIDI in Controls (2)160
- MIDI in Filters160
- MIDI out Channels161
- MIDI out Filters161
- Audio Output Configuration161
- Audio Input Configuration162
- Inputs / Internal FX163
- Internal FX Controls163
- Vocal/Guitar Mode (KD160/165)164
- Vocal Setup 1 (KD160/165)166
- Vocal Setup 3 (KD160/165)167
- Guitar Setup 1 (KD160/165)167
- Guitar Setup 2 (KD160/165)168
- Guitar Setup 3 (KD160/165)168
Disk Edit Environment170
- The WRITE/DISK in USE LED170
- Floppy Disk Handling170
- Hard Disk Partition Size (KD160/165)171
- Flash Card Handling (for FUTURE DEVELOPMENT)171
- Possible Problems171
- Loading Older I-Series Data172
- Disk Structure173
- File Types173
- File and Folder Size Display174
- Page Structure174
- Navigation Tools174
- Menu174
- Load175
- Save178
- Copy182
- Erase183
- Format184
- New dir184
- Rename185
- Utilities 1185
- Utilities 2186
- Backup Procedure187
- Card Backup187
- Restore Procedure188
- Card Restore188
Appendix190
Factory Data192
- Styles192
- Style Elements194
- Single Touch Settings (STS)195
- Programs (Bank Order)196
- Programs (Program Change Order)203
- Drum Kits210
- Drum Kit Instruments211
- Performances223
- MIDI Setup224
Effects226
- Diagrams226
- Dynamic Modulation Sources226
- Filter/Dynamic226
- Pitch/Phase Mod238
- Stereo Vibrato244
- Mod./P.shift249
- Er/Delay256
- Mono - Mono Chain265
Assignable Parameters284
- List of Functions Assignable to the Footswitch or Pedals284
- List of Functions Assignable to the Pedal or Assignable Slider285
- List of Sounds Assignable to the Pads285
- List of Functions Assignable to the Pads286
- Scales286
MIDI Controllers288
- MIDI Implementation Chart289
Parameters290
Recognized Chords294
Error Messages & Troubleshooting296
- Error Messages296
- Troubleshooting300
Technical Specifications302
Alphabetical Index304

Questions and Answers

H
hudsonmichaelSep 12, 2025
Why can't I save data to a floppy disk on my Kohler KD-60 Musical Instrument?
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  Alice GarciaSep 12, 2025
  If you cannot save data to a floppy disk using your Kohler Musical Instrument, first ensure that the disk is formatted. Also, verify that the disk is inserted correctly and that the write protect tab is not in the protect position.
M
Mary SotoSep 14, 2025
What to do if my Kohler KD-60 Musical Instrument cannot load data from a floppy disk?
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  Clayton LoganSep 15, 2025
  If you cannot load data from a floppy disk on your Kohler Musical Instrument, first check that the disk is inserted correctly. Then, ensure that the disk contains data that is compatible with the KD.