Technics SX-KN440

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Technics SX-KN440 Specifications

General

Number of Keys	61
Voices	100
Rhythms/Styles	100
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Display	LCD
MIDI	Yes
Tones	100
Demo Songs	10
Power Supply	AC Adapter
Keyboard	Touch-sensitive
Connectors	MIDI, Headphones, Output

Summary

Names and Functions: KN200

Auto Play Chord

Use automatic accompaniment patterns which match the rhythm.

Sequencer

Record your entire performance or store the chord progression for automatic accompaniment.

Basic Operating Guide: Setting Up KN200

Playing the Keyboard: KN200

Listen to Demonstration Tune

Selecting Sounds: KN200

Playing Automatic Rhythms

Control the Rhythm

Adjust the Tempo

Modify the speed of the rhythm patterns using the SLOW and FAST TEMPO buttons.

Automatic Accompaniment: AUTO PLAY CHORD

Storing a Chord Progression

Storing a Performance

Creating a Rhythm Pattern (KN400)

Options and Connections

Cautions for Safest Use of This Unit

Installation Location

Advice on choosing a suitable and safe place to operate the unit.

Power Source and Handling

Instructions for using the correct power adapter and handling the power cord safely.

Symptoms Which Appear to Be Signs of Trouble

Sounds and Effects Troubleshooting

Resolving issues related to buttons, keys, sound output, and effect malfunctions.

Part I Sounds and Effects: Selecting Sounds (KN200)

Part I Sounds and Effects: Balance Control

Part I Sounds and Effects: Effect

Digital Celeste and Sustain Effects

Using DIGITAL CELESTE and SUSTAIN effects to add character to sounds.

Part I Sounds and Effects: Modulation (KN400)

Transpose Function

Shifting the instrument's key in semitone steps across an octave.

Part II Playing the Rhythm: Rhythm Select

Selecting and Starting Rhythms

Choosing a rhythm pattern and initiating playback using the RHYTHM SELECT matrix and START/STOP button.

Part II Playing the Rhythm: Auto Play Chord

Playing Chords and Modes

Using ONE-FINGER and FINGERED modes to specify chords for accompaniment.

Part II Playing the Rhythm: Adjusting the Volume

Total and Part Volume Control

Adjusting overall accompaniment volume and individual part levels (ACCOMP 1-3, BASS).

Part III Recording and playback: Sequencer

Data Storable in Sequencer Tracks

Details the types of data (performance, settings, etc.) that can be recorded for each part.

Part III Recording and playback: Playing Back the Recorded Performance

Part III Recording and playback: Automatic Playback of Stored Chord Sequence

Storing Rhythm Changes

Recording modifications to the rhythm pattern during playback using STEP RECORD.

Part III Recording and playback: Clear Specific Parts or Entire Performance

Part III Composer (KN400)

Composer Function Overview

Creating and editing original rhythms, storing them in COMP buttons for recall.

Part III Recording and playback: V. Storing the ACCOMP 2 ACCOMP 3 Parts

About the Quantize Function

Using QUANTIZE to smooth out timing variations during recording for precise rhythm.

Part IV Function Setting Mode: Tuning

Panel Memory Expanded Mode (KN400)

Configuring storable range for PANEL MEMORY settings beyond normal mode.

Part IV Function Setting Mode: Assigning a Function to the Foot Switch

Part V MIDI: What is MIDI?

MIDI Capabilities

Exploring MIDI's role in connecting and controlling electronic musical instruments and computers.

Part V MIDI: Connection Examples

Basic MIDI Channel Configuration

Setting default MIDI channels (1-16) for different parts to ensure proper data exchange.

Part V MIDI: Setting MIDI Functions

Basic Channel Settings

Configuring MIDI channels (1-16) for transmitting and receiving data between devices.

Local Control Settings

Determining whether keyboard performance outputs from the instrument's sound generator.

Keyboard MIDI Implementation Chart (Transmitted)

Keyboard MIDI Implementation Chart (Recognized)