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Kurzweil Artis User Manual

Kurzweil Artis
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Part Number 910556-002 Rev.B

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Kurzweil Artis Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound effectsChorus
Output impedance400 Ω
Maximum polyphony (notes)128
Number of transpose switches2
Number of front panel sliders9
Keyboard nameFatar TP100
Keys quantity88 keys
Headphone outputs1
Product colorBlack
Display resolution240 x 64 pixels
AC input voltage90-256 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)10 W
General MIDINo
FX units quantity16
Effect chains quantity1000
User programs quantity256
Number of relative volume zones4
Cables includedAC, USB
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth395 mm
Width1385 mm
Height140 mm
Weight21000 g

Summary

Introducing Artis

Main Features

Overview of the Artis Stage Piano's professional capabilities, including sounds and polyphony.

Sounds

Details on the instrument's sound engine, including ROM sounds, KB3 simulations, and polyphony.

Keyboard and Controllers

Description of the 88-key hammer action keyboard and physical controls like sliders and wheels.

Getting Started

Quick Start

Step-by-step guide for initial setup and basic operation of the Artis.

Using Artis

Guide on powering up, adjusting volume, and navigating sounds.

Start Up Details: The Rear Panel

Overview of connections and ports on the instrument's rear panel.

The USB Ports

Explanation of USB port functions for MIDI and data transfer.

The MIDI (IN and OUT) Ports

Description of MIDI ports for communication with other devices.

The Pedal Jacks

Information on connecting switch and half-damper pedals.

The CC Jack

Details on connecting a continuous control (volume/wah) pedal.

Connecting to Your Audio System

Detailed instructions for connecting analog audio outputs to mixers or speakers.

Connecting Pedals

Guidance on connecting various types of pedals to the Artis.

Connecting MIDI

How to connect the Artis for MIDI communication and control.

Selecting Programs and Multis

Guide to navigating and selecting sounds (Programs and Multis).

Features of the Artis

The Front Panel

Detailed overview and labeling of all controls on the Artis front panel.

Mode Buttons

Buttons to switch between Program, Multi, and Global modes.

Sound Select

System for accessing and selecting instrument sounds by category.

The Operating Modes

Program Mode

Default mode for selecting and playing instrument sounds.

Multi Mode

Mode for selecting and playing combined sounds (Multis).

Global Mode

Mode for editing global parameters and system settings.

Program Mode

About Program Mode

Default mode for selecting and playing instrument sounds.

Selecting Programs

Ways to choose from factory and user Programs.

Save & Delete User Programs

Saving and managing custom Programs.

Multi Mode

About Multi Mode

Overview of Multi Mode for combining sounds.

Selecting Multis

Ways to choose from factory and user Multis.

The Split Function

Dividing the keyboard into zones for different sounds within a Multi.

The Layer Function

Layering sounds across zones within a Multi.

Save & Delete User Multis

Saving and managing custom Multis.

Multi Edit Mode

About Multi Edit Mode

Overview of editing and creating Multis.

Selecting Parameters

How to navigate and select parameters for editing.

Zone Parameters

Parameters specific to each zone within a Multi.

Save and Delete User Multis

Saving and managing custom Multis.

Global Mode

About Global Mode

Overview of global parameters and master settings.

LOAD Page

Loading user Programs and Multis from external storage.

STORE Page

Saving user Programs and Multis to external storage.

RESET Page

Options for resetting parameters and the entire unit.

Reset Artis to its factory state (Hard Reset)

Restores the Artis to its original factory state, erasing all user data.

System Mode

System Update

Updating the Artis operating system software.

System Reset

Resets the Artis to factory state, erasing all user data.

Format Flash

Formats the system flash memory, erasing OS and all data.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

List of frequently encountered issues and their solutions.

Audio Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to sound output.

MIDI Problems

Troubleshooting steps for MIDI communication issues.

Pedal Problems

Solutions for issues with switch and continuous control pedals.

Restoring Factory Defaults

Methods to restore the Artis to its original factory settings.

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