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General| Brand | Optimus |
|---|---|
| Model | MD-1600 |
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Display | LCD |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Power Supply | AC adapter or batteries |
Keyboard offers weighted keys that respond to playing velocity.
Screen displays notes, chords, tone, rhythm, and tempo.
Allows up to 24 notes to sound simultaneously for complex music.
Feature to record songs, tracks, and notes, with stored data retained.
Allows alteration of note pitch for expressive effects.
Access to 200 different instrument sounds and effects.
Provides 100 pre-programmed rhythmic patterns for accompaniment.
Port for connecting headphones or external amplification.
Connection for a sustain pedal or other foot controls.
Provides automatic chord progressions and rhythm backing.
Controls volume and parameters for 16 channels.
Lets user set keyboard to automatically play accompaniment.
Lets user create up to 32 original tones.
Allows adjustment of keyboard pitch to play in tune.
Instantly changes the key of music during playback.
Allows speeding up or slowing down music tempo.
Inserts a short variation into any auto-rhythm.
Adds depth and space to the sound with ambiance effects.
Combines two different tones for a layered effect.
Uses different sounds for low-end and high-end keys.
Adds a 3-8 measure introduction or ending to auto-rhythms.
Allows playing drum sounds independently of keyboard keys.
Provides audio output directly from the keyboard.
Allows powering via batteries or AC adapter for portability.
Adjusts the keyboard's musical key by semitones.
Allows pitch adjustment to match external instruments.
Modifies volume based on key striking force for expressive playing.
Disables the automatic power-off feature for battery operation.
Bends note pitch for expressive effects like saxophone.
Adjusts the maximum pitch bend interval from 1 to 12 semitones.
Connects a pedal for sustaining notes or controlling rhythm.
Enables recording and playback of musical performances.
Records music as it is played, capturing notes and performance data.
Retrieves and plays back recorded songs or tracks from memory.
Records music by entering notes and chords manually, one at a time.
Connects the keyboard to other MIDI devices for data exchange.
Provides solutions for common operational problems.
Guidelines for preserving the keyboard's condition and longevity.
Technical details and features of the MD-1600 keyboard.
Instructions for powering the keyboard via batteries or AC adapter.
Details on battery installation and precautions for power.
Steps to connect and use an optional AC adapter for power.
Guide for connecting headphones for private listening.
Recommendations for protecting hearing when using headphones.
How to connect the keyboard to amplify its sound externally.
Instructions for attaching the music stand to the keyboard.
Initial steps for powering on and playing the keyboard.
How to activate and listen to pre-programmed demo songs.
Guide to selecting and playing the 200 available instrument sounds.
How to play percussion sounds using dedicated pads.
Applying ambiance effects like hall or stage to the sound.
Dividing the keyboard into two sections, each playing a different tone.
Combining two preset tones to play simultaneously with one key press.
Instructions for combining split and layer functions for complex sounds.
Selecting and playing from 100 built-in rhythmic accompaniment patterns.
Step-by-step process to choose and activate a rhythm.
Synchronizing rhythm start with keyboard playing.
Starting rhythms with a built-in introductory musical phrase.
Inserting short rhythmic variations into auto-rhythms.
Playing alternate patterns of existing auto-rhythms.
Finishing rhythms with a special musical flourish.
Provides automatic chord progressions and rhythm backing.
Playing chords using simple fingerings on the accompaniment keys.
Playing chords using standard 3-4 note formations for more variety.
Playing melodies while the keyboard provides auto-accompaniment.
Independently controlling the volume of the accompaniment parts.
Playing chords using any key as accompaniment input.
Adjusting parameters for individual channels, similar to a sound mixer.
Setting the tone assigned to a specific channel.
Adjusting the volume level for a selected channel.
Controlling the stereo position of a channel's sound.
Making small adjustments to the pitch of a channel's tone.
Controlling volume changes for dynamic expression.
Explains single and layered tone structures in the synthesizer.
Step-by-step guide to designing and saving custom tones.
Selecting the waveform that defines a tone's characteristic.
Adjusting how volume changes over time for attack and decay.
Controls how quickly a tone reaches its maximum volume.
Determines how long a tone continues sounding after a key is released.
Adjusting pitch variations over the duration of a note.
Setting the overall pitch of a tone, adjustable in cents.
Adjusting the overall volume of the tone.
Adjusting how key pressure affects tone volume.
Setting the stereo position of the tone's sound.
Tips and strategies for effectively creating custom tones.
Adjusts the keyboard's musical key by semitones.
Allows pitch adjustment to match external instruments.
Disables the automatic power-off feature for battery operation.
Modifies volume based on key striking force for expressive playing.
Bends note pitch for expressive effects like saxophone.
Adjusts the maximum pitch bend interval from 1 to 12 semitones.
Connects a pedal for sustaining notes or controlling rhythm.
Records music as it is played, capturing notes and performance data.
Records music by entering notes and chords manually, one at a time.
Retrieves and plays back recorded songs or tracks from memory.
Details how to form chords using specific key combinations in Normal Mode.
How to set the duration for entered notes or rests.
Procedures for editing or deleting recorded data entries.
Guides on recording separate musical parts on different tracks.
Explains methods for editing key pressure, pitch, chords, and other data.
Removes specific recorded notes or parameter entries.
Erases all recorded information for a selected track.
Describes how to physically connect the keyboard to MIDI devices.
Explains the types of MIDI data the keyboard can send and receive.
Configuration options for MIDI parameters like mode and channel.
Procedures for transferring recorded data to/from external devices.
Explains the 16 channels used for MIDI data exchange.
Details the operational modes affecting MIDI data handling.
Describes how keyboard keys are represented as MIDI note numbers.
Explains how key pressure translates to MIDI velocity values.
Details MIDI pitch bend signal transmission and reception.
Covers MIDI control messages for effects and parameters.
Explains how MIDI program changes select instrument sounds.
Information on proprietary MIDI messages specific to the MD-1600.
Covers MIDI real-time commands like clock and transport signals.
Details parameters controlled by the keyboard's mixer.
Lists the physical input and output ports of the keyboard.
Information on the power input jack and voltage requirements.
Outlines options for powering the keyboard (batteries, AC adapter).
A reference table mapping note numbers to musical notation.
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