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Introduces the Oberheim Xk MIDI keyboard as a powerful and versatile remote controller.
Lists the key features of the Oberheim Xk MIDI keyboard, including its keyboard, zones, arpeggiator, and controls.
Diagram illustrating how to connect the Oberheim Xk to external MIDI devices like Xpanders and DX.
Basic instructions on connecting the Xk and selecting the initial Master Program 00 for basic operation.
Details the programmable parameters of the Xk, including zones, velocity, controllers, and arpeggiator settings.
Explains how to select and set a Master Program using the keypad or arrow buttons on the Xk.
Guides on how to save the current configuration as a Master Program by using the STORE switch.
Instructions on how to copy one Master Program to another location on the Xk.
Details the process of copying a Master Program to multiple locations, creating a 'Shell'.
Explains the concept of Zones in the Xk for separating instruments and assigning MIDI channels.
Describes how to select which Zone (1, 2, or 3) to program using the SELECT switch.
Details how to select a Single or Multi Patch number for a Zone to control a remote instrument.
Explains how to assign a MIDI channel (1-16) for a Zone to send data to a specific instrument.
Describes the Voice Limit and Spill-Over system, allowing notes to play on the next MIDI channel when limits are reached.
Explains the MIDI Mono mode, where notes are sent on sequential MIDI channels up to the voice limit.
Details how to set the lowest note playable in a Zone, or turn the Zone off.
Describes how to set the highest note playable in a Zone, or turn the Zone off.
Explains how to set a key transpose value for a Zone to shift notes up or down by semitones.
Explains how to enable or disable MIDI Mono mode for a Zone, affecting note channel assignment.
Details how to enable or disable channel pressure (after-touch) transmission for a Zone.
Describes how to enable or disable the transmission of Pitch Bend and Modulation levers for a Zone.
Explains how to assign a continuous controller number and value, like volume, for a Zone.
Details how to program the Mod Lever's negative direction to send a specific controller value.
Guides on setting the controller value for the Foot Switch input for a Zone.
Explains the two user-selectable velocity scales (1 and 2) and the option to turn velocity off.
Details how the Xk sends release velocity information, especially when notes are turned off automatically.
Describes the velocity range (1-127) and how it is represented on the Xk's display.
Explains how to turn the arpeggiator function on and off using the ARPEG switch.
Details the different play orders for the arpeggiator: forward, reverse, up/down, and random.
Explains the play modes for the arpeggiator: keyboard notes, held notes, or both.
Describes how to set arpeggiator transposition intervals, allowing notes to play transposed.
Guides on how to program specific arpeggio transposition intervals using the STORE switch.
Explains how to assign the arpeggiator to a specific Zone (1, 2, or 3).
Details how to set the tempo for the internal arpeggiator, from slow to fast.
Explains how to use an external clock source to control the arpeggiator tempo.
Explains how to use the HOLD switch to sustain played notes or chords indefinitely.
Details how to cancel the HOLD function and stop sustained notes.
Explains how held notes are affected by active zones and how zones can be turned off.
Describes how held notes can continue to arpeggiate even if their zone is turned off.
Explains how to use HOLD and CHORD switches together to transpose chords based on keyboard input.
Explains how to send a MIDI Start Command from the Xk to a drum machine or sequencer.
Details how to send a MIDI Continue Command from the Xk.
Explains how to send a MIDI Stop Command from the Xk.
Describes how to enter Song Select Mode and send song number data to a MIDI device.
Explains how to send a MIDI tune request to remote instruments.
Details how to send an 'ALL NOTES OFF' MIDI command to stop stuck notes.
Explains how to transpose the keyboard +/- 2 octaves using arrow switches, affecting new notes.
Details the function of the Pitch Bend Lever and the Modulation Lever on the Xk.
Guides on programming the Mod Lever's negative direction to control specific MIDI controller values.
Explains how to set the pressure sensitivity for the keyboard, stored in memory.
Details the procedure for calibrating the continuous controller slider if it feels incorrect.
Explains that the levers are calibrated automatically on power-up and not to move them during startup.
Details the Xk's MIDI implementation, including channel modes, note on/off, and control changes.
Lists System Exclusive codes for Single Patch Select and Multi Patch Select on the Xk.
Explains the system exclusive code transmission behavior when switching between single and multi patches.
Details the keyboard specifications: octaves, velocity, notes, scales, and maximum notes per zone.
Specifies the number of programs (100) and the functions programmed within them.
Lists the number of zones (3) and the functions programmable per zone.
Describes the voice spillover system, allowing multiple synthesizers to play as one unit.
Details arpeggiator capabilities: plays any zone, orders, modes, transpositions, and clock input.
Lists controller specifications: bend lever, modulation lever, continuous controller, and footswitch.
Details other functions like Bank Patch Copy, inputs, outputs, and weight.
Provides initial advice for users experiencing problems with their Oberheim product.
Outlines the terms and conditions of the customer warranty, including coverage and exclusions.
Specifies what the Oberheim warranty covers, including defects in materials and workmanship.
Details what the Oberheim warranty does not cover, such as misuse or consequential damages.
Warns that the warranty is void if the product is electronically or mechanically modified or tampered with.
Provides a step-by-step guide on how to get warranty service for the Oberheim product.
Details changes to the HOLD/CHORD function, making it separate per Zone and introducing Chord Play.
Explains the new Velocity Scale Adjust mode, allowing per-zone adjustment of upper velocity limits.
Introduces the Oberheim Xk MIDI keyboard as a powerful and versatile remote controller.
Lists the key features of the Oberheim Xk MIDI keyboard, including its keyboard, zones, arpeggiator, and controls.
Diagram illustrating how to connect the Oberheim Xk to external MIDI devices like Xpanders and DX.
Basic instructions on connecting the Xk and selecting the initial Master Program 00 for basic operation.
Details the programmable parameters of the Xk, including zones, velocity, controllers, and arpeggiator settings.
Explains how to select and set a Master Program using the keypad or arrow buttons on the Xk.
Guides on how to save the current configuration as a Master Program by using the STORE switch.
Instructions on how to copy one Master Program to another location on the Xk.
Details the process of copying a Master Program to multiple locations, creating a 'Shell'.
Explains the concept of Zones in the Xk for separating instruments and assigning MIDI channels.
Describes how to select which Zone (1, 2, or 3) to program using the SELECT switch.
Details how to select a Single or Multi Patch number for a Zone to control a remote instrument.
Explains how to assign a MIDI channel (1-16) for a Zone to send data to a specific instrument.
Describes the Voice Limit and Spill-Over system, allowing notes to play on the next MIDI channel when limits are reached.
Explains the MIDI Mono mode, where notes are sent on sequential MIDI channels up to the voice limit.
Details how to set the lowest note playable in a Zone, or turn the Zone off.
Describes how to set the highest note playable in a Zone, or turn the Zone off.
Explains how to set a key transpose value for a Zone to shift notes up or down by semitones.
Explains how to enable or disable MIDI Mono mode for a Zone, affecting note channel assignment.
Details how to enable or disable channel pressure (after-touch) transmission for a Zone.
Describes how to enable or disable the transmission of Pitch Bend and Modulation levers for a Zone.
Explains how to assign a continuous controller number and value, like volume, for a Zone.
Details how to program the Mod Lever's negative direction to send a specific controller value.
Guides on setting the controller value for the Foot Switch input for a Zone.
Explains the two user-selectable velocity scales (1 and 2) and the option to turn velocity off.
Details how the Xk sends release velocity information, especially when notes are turned off automatically.
Describes the velocity range (1-127) and how it is represented on the Xk's display.
Explains how to turn the arpeggiator function on and off using the ARPEG switch.
Details the different play orders for the arpeggiator: forward, reverse, up/down, and random.
Explains the play modes for the arpeggiator: keyboard notes, held notes, or both.
Describes how to set arpeggiator transposition intervals, allowing notes to play transposed.
Guides on how to program specific arpeggio transposition intervals using the STORE switch.
Explains how to assign the arpeggiator to a specific Zone (1, 2, or 3).
Details how to set the tempo for the internal arpeggiator, from slow to fast.
Explains how to use an external clock source to control the arpeggiator tempo.
Explains how to use the HOLD switch to sustain played notes or chords indefinitely.
Details how to cancel the HOLD function and stop sustained notes.
Explains how held notes are affected by active zones and how zones can be turned off.
Describes how held notes can continue to arpeggiate even if their zone is turned off.
Explains how to use HOLD and CHORD switches together to transpose chords based on keyboard input.
Explains how to send a MIDI Start Command from the Xk to a drum machine or sequencer.
Details how to send a MIDI Continue Command from the Xk.
Explains how to send a MIDI Stop Command from the Xk.
Describes how to enter Song Select Mode and send song number data to a MIDI device.
Explains how to send a MIDI tune request to remote instruments.
Details how to send an 'ALL NOTES OFF' MIDI command to stop stuck notes.
Explains how to transpose the keyboard +/- 2 octaves using arrow switches, affecting new notes.
Details the function of the Pitch Bend Lever and the Modulation Lever on the Xk.
Guides on programming the Mod Lever's negative direction to control specific MIDI controller values.
Explains how to set the pressure sensitivity for the keyboard, stored in memory.
Details the procedure for calibrating the continuous controller slider if it feels incorrect.
Explains that the levers are calibrated automatically on power-up and not to move them during startup.
Details the Xk's MIDI implementation, including channel modes, note on/off, and control changes.
Lists System Exclusive codes for Single Patch Select and Multi Patch Select on the Xk.
Explains the system exclusive code transmission behavior when switching between single and multi patches.
Details the keyboard specifications: octaves, velocity, notes, scales, and maximum notes per zone.
Specifies the number of programs (100) and the functions programmed within them.
Lists the number of zones (3) and the functions programmable per zone.
Describes the voice spillover system, allowing multiple synthesizers to play as one unit.
Details arpeggiator capabilities: plays any zone, orders, modes, transpositions, and clock input.
Lists controller specifications: bend lever, modulation lever, continuous controller, and footswitch.
Details other functions like Bank Patch Copy, inputs, outputs, and weight.
Provides initial advice for users experiencing problems with their Oberheim product.
Outlines the terms and conditions of the customer warranty, including coverage and exclusions.
Specifies what the Oberheim warranty covers, including defects in materials and workmanship.
Details what the Oberheim warranty does not cover, such as misuse or consequential damages.
Warns that the warranty is void if the product is electronically or mechanically modified or tampered with.
Provides a step-by-step guide on how to get warranty service for the Oberheim product.
Details changes to the HOLD/CHORD function, making it separate per Zone and introducing Chord Play.
Explains the new Velocity Scale Adjust mode, allowing per-zone adjustment of upper velocity limits.
General| MIDI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Velocity Sensitivity | Yes |
| Aftertouch | No |
| Pitch Bend Wheel | Yes |
| Modulation Wheel | Yes |
| Keybed | Semi-weighted |
| Drawbars | 9 |
| MIDI Connectivity | MIDI In, MIDI Out |
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