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Kurzweil KA-90 User Manual

Kurzweil KA-90
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Kurzweil KA-90 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Number of Keys88
Preset Programs20
EffectsReverb, Chorus
TransposeYes
OctaveYes
MetronomeYes
Built-in SpeakersYes
KeyboardHammer-Action
Polyphony128
Presets20
Recorder/Sequencer1-track
Audio OutputsStereo Line Out
Headphone1/4"
MIDIMIDI In/Out
USBYes
Pedal1 (sustain)
PowerDC 12V
Display3-digit LED

Summary

Information for Your Safety

FCC Regulation Warning (USA)

Information on compliance with FCC regulations for digital devices.

General Precautions

Covers important safety guidelines for operation, power, connections, location, and handling.

Front Panel Controls Overview

Power, Volume, and Demo Controls

Details the power switch, volume knob, and buttons for demo playback and MIDI mode.

Style and Voice Selection Buttons

Explains buttons for selecting styles, direct voice selection, and the SHIFT function.

Performance and MIDI Buttons

Describes buttons for Duet, Pitch Bend, MIDI controller mode, and command settings.

Rear Panel Connectivity

Audio and Headphone Jacks

Details connections for headphones, AUX IN, and AUX OUT for audio devices.

MIDI and Power Connectors

Covers the MIDI OUT terminal, SUSTAIN jack, and DC 12V power input.

Instrument Setup and Power

Music Stand Installation

Instructions for correctly attaching the included music stand to the instrument.

Power Supply Connection

Steps for connecting the AC adaptor and powering the instrument on/off safely.

Audio and MIDI Connections

Headphone Connection Options

Explains using the two headphone jacks for private practice with or without speakers.

Connecting External Audio Devices

Details connecting audio equipment via AUX OUT and AUX IN.

Computer and MIDI Device Interface

Covers connecting to computers via USB and external MIDI devices via MIDI OUT.

Pedal and Footswitch Connections

Footswitch Connection

Instructions for connecting an optional footswitch to the sustain jack for sustain control.

Unit Pedal Functions

Explains the Sustain, Sostenuto, and Soft functions of a connected unit pedal.

Quick Start Guide

Power On and Volume Adjustment

Steps to turn on the instrument and adjust the master volume.

Playing Demo Songs

How to play and select the instrument's demo songs.

Selecting and Playing Voices

Guide to selecting and playing the instrument's 20 realistic voices.

Selecting and Playing Styles

Instructions for selecting and playing accompaniment styles with auto-accompaniment.

Quick Start Advanced Functions

Style Playback and Song Selection

Details on starting/stopping styles and selecting/playing preset songs.

Recording and Playback of User Songs

Steps for recording, playing back, and deleting user-created songs.

Advanced Voice Layering and Splitting

Selecting and Playing Upper Voice

How to select and play a single upper voice on the keyboard.

Dual Voice Layering

Explains layering two voices simultaneously using the Layer function.

Split Keyboard Functionality

Describes splitting the keyboard to play different voices with each hand.

Advanced Keyboard Features

Split Point and Voice Demo

How to set the split point and play voice demonstrations.

Touch Sensitivity Adjustment

Explains setting the keyboard's touch response sensitivity for dynamic playing.

Pitch Transposition Control

How to transpose the overall pitch of the instrument in semitones.

Tuning and Practice Tools

Fine Tuning and Pedal Resonance

Adjusting instrument tuning and enabling pedal resonance effect.

Metronome Operation

How to use the metronome for practice, including time signature and sound.

Playing Accompaniments

Style Selection and Playback

How to select, start, and stop accompaniment styles.

Fill-In Patterns and Volume

Using fill-in patterns and adjusting accompaniment volume.

Tempo Control for Styles and Songs

Adjusting Tempo Values

How to set tempo using buttons, TAP function, or direct input.

DSP Effects

Reverb and Chorus Effects

How to turn on/off and select types for Reverb and Chorus effects.

EQ Effect Selection

How to select different EQ types for frequency band adjustment.

Listening to Preset Songs

Playing and Selecting Songs

How to play preset songs in cycles and select specific songs.

Learning Songs Mode

Using lesson modes to practice songs with muted melody parts.

Recording and Playback

Prepare, Start, and Stop Recording

Steps to prepare, start, and stop recording user performances.

Playback of Recorded User Songs

How to play back recorded user songs from memory.

User Song Management and Duet Feature

Deleting User Songs

How to erase recorded user songs from the instrument's memory.

Duet Function Operation

Turning the Duet feature on/off, selecting types, and setting the split point.

Harmony and Scale Tuning Systems

Harmony Effect Activation

How to turn on and select desired harmony effect types.

Scale Mode and Selection

Entering scale mode, selecting scale types, and setting the scale root.

Scale Examples and Twinova Mode

Scale Selection Example

An example demonstrating the selection of scale type and root note.

Twinova Mode Operation

How to activate Twinova mode, select voices, set split point, and adjust octave.

Beep Tone and MIDI Introduction

Beep Tone On/Off Control

How to toggle the prompt beep tone on or off.

MIDI Basics and Terminals

Explains MIDI technology and the instrument's USB and MIDI OUT terminals.

Entering MIDI Controller Mode

Steps to enter the MIDI controller mode for advanced MIDI operations.

MIDI Controller Settings

Editing Controller Parameters

How to select controllers and edit command, data, and channel settings.

MIDI Output and Factory Reset

Controller Output Transmission

How to transmit MIDI information for controllers via MIDI OUT.

Restoring Factory Settings

Instructions for resetting the instrument to its default factory state.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sound and Connectivity Problems

Solutions for issues like popping sounds, no sound, or computer connection problems.

Instrument Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

Lists keyboard, polyphony, voices, styles, connectors, power, speakers, dimensions, and weight.

Voice List

Style List

Song List

Demo List

MIDI Implementation Chart

Scale Tuning System Explained

Tuning System Overview

Explanation of tuning systems and their use in music composition.

Characteristics of Different Scales

Details on Pythagorean, Meantone, Werckmeister, Kirnberger, and Equal Temperament scales.

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