Kurzweil MARK 10 - EASY User Manual

Easy Instructions for the Mark 10/110/150
by Jim Martinez (updated 3/25/99)
PLEASE NOTE: ¥Sections are labeled in bold, white (i.e. TEMPO, STYLE
SELECT, etc.) ¥Please refer to the manual for description of functions.
1. Check current version of Operating System ¥Find the MIDI button (in
OPTIONS section). ¥While holding down the MIDI button (with your right
hand), press the lowest white key (A) with your left hand. As of 11/18/96,
current operating system for the Mark 10/110/150 is version 2.07. If your
version says '2.00' or less, please contact your dealer.
2. Choosing a sound (example) ¥Press the ORCHESTRA button (in SOUND
SELECT section) ¥For an additional sound, press the VARIATION button.
There are a total of 80 preset sounds in this section. Note 6 additional sounds
(basses) in the LEFT SPLIT section.
2b. Great sounds (example) ¥Press the ORCHESTRA button (in SOUND
SELECT section). ¥Play the lower notes with a light touch, then strike harder
to hear the timpani AND the strings.
3. Layering preset sounds (example) ¥While holding down the GRAND
PIANO button (in SOUND SELECT section), press the STRINGS 2 button and
then let go of both. ¥Play.
3a. To lower volume of the second instrument ¥While holding down the
GRAND PIANO button (in SOUNDS section), press the STRINGS 2 button
six times and then let go of both. ¥Play.
3b. Create a keyboard split with bass and another instrument ¥Press any of the
four bass presets (in LEFT SPLIT section). ¥Press any instrument located in the
SOUNDS section.
3c. Create a keyboard split with non-bass sounds ¥While holding the
CUSTOM button (in LEFT SPLIT section), press any instrument located in the
SOUNDS section and let go of buttons. Your selection is now set to play on
left side of keyboard. ¥Simply press any instrument in SOUNDS section to set
right split. This selection can also be a layer of two sounds (see #3).
3d. To change the split point ¥At the same time, press the two buttons above
the SPLIT POINT label (in LEFT SPLIT section). ¥Press key to determine the
split between the two sounds.
4. Choosing a musical style (example) ¥Press the Bossanova button (in STYLE
SELECT section). ¥Press the START/STOP button (in STYLE SELECT section)
to listen. ¥Press the VARIATION or FILL TO VARIATION buttons to hear a
second version.

Kurzweil MARK 10 - EASY Specifications

General

Type	Digital Piano
MIDI	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
Polyphony	64 Voices
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Connectivity	MIDI
Keyboard	88-key weighted hammer action

Summary

Operating System Check and Sound Selection

Check Operating System Version

Verify the current operating system version by pressing the MIDI button and the lowest white key.

Choosing a Sound Example

Press the ORCHESTRA button for a sound, then VARIATION for an additional sound.

Great Sounds Example

Play ORCHESTRA sound with touch variations for timpani and strings.

Layering Preset Sounds Example

Hold GRAND PIANO, press STRINGS 2, then release both to layer sounds.

Lowering Second Instrument Volume

Hold GRAND PIANO, press STRINGS 2 six times, then release both to adjust volume.

Create Keyboard Split with Bass

Press a bass preset in LEFT SPLIT, then any instrument from the SOUNDS section.

Create Keyboard Split with Non-Bass

Hold CUSTOM, press any SOUNDS instrument for left split; press SOUNDS for right split.

Change Split Point

Press buttons above SPLIT POINT label and then a key to set the split point.

Musical Styles and Auto Accompaniment

Choosing a Musical Style Example

Press Bossanova button, then START/STOP to listen. Use VARIATION/FILL for second version.

Set-up Auto Accompaniment

Choose a style, press KEY START and BASIC buttons, play one key to start.

Change Chord Recognition Mode

Press button below BASIC twice until ADVANCED or CHORD/INV is lit for full chord play.

Song Recording and Playback

Record Your Own Song

Press SONG 1, RECORD button, then PLAY/PAUSE to record. Press PLAY/PAUSE to hear.

Add More Tracks

Select new sound, press RECORD, then PLAY/PAUSE to add tracks up to a maximum of six.

Punch-In Recording

Press PUNCH IN, desired track, PLAY, then PUNCH IN again at the moment to rerecord.

Erase All Songs

Hold MIDI button, press highest white key (C) to erase all songs in RECORDER section.

Load One Song from Disk

Insert disk, press LOAD SONGS, UP button, find song number, press flashing SONG button.

Load All Songs from Disk

Insert disk, press LOAD SONGS, then any flashing SONG button to load all songs.

Play One Song

Press a SONG button with red TRACK lights, then press PLAY/PAUSE button.

Play All Songs in a Row

Press DEMO, then LOOP button in RECORDER section for indefinite song looping.

Keyboard Features and Operations

Format a Blank Disk

Press Format, select 'Y' or 'H'/'L' based on disk type, and wait for formatting.

Change Metronome Sound

Hold METRONOME button, play any key to change sound and volume.

Adjusting Key Touch Sensitivity

Hold MIDI button, play specific black keys to sample seven different touch sensitivity settings.

Panel Save and Recall

Press PANEL SET to save setup, press PANEL RECALL to recall saved panel settings.

Transposing Method 1

Press both TRANSPOSE buttons, then any key to transpose; press middle C to cancel.

Transposing Method 2

Hold MIDI button, push D above middle C to raise key or B below to lower key.