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General| Polyphony | 64 voices |
|---|---|
| Multitimbral | 16 parts |
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sampling | No |
| Waveform ROM | 16MB |
| Velocity Sensitivity | Yes |
| Aftertouch | Yes |
| LFO | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Year Released | 1999 |
| Oscillators | AWM2 |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Outputs | Headphones |
| Memory | 512 presets, 128 user |
| Storage | SmartMedia Card |
| Connectors | MIDI In/Out/Thru |
| Control | Pitch bend, Modulation wheel |
| Filter | Resonant multimode (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass) |
Explains safety symbols and cautions on the product enclosure.
Information regarding the internal non-rechargeable battery.
Essential safety precautions to prevent serious injury or death.
Precautions to avoid physical injury or damage to the instrument.
Instructions and warnings related to the internal backup battery replacement.
Recommendation to frequently save user data to prevent loss.
Describes the physical controls and connection interfaces on the front panel.
Details the layout and function of the rear panel connectors and controls.
Guide on selecting and playing a Performance sound setup.
Instructions for connecting the instrument to an AC power source.
Step-by-step guide on selecting and playing a Voice sound.
Provides basic explanations on operating the synthesizer.
Introduces on-the-fly editing of tonal characteristics and effects.
Explains how to memorize and recall knob positions for quick sound changes.
Introduces Phrase Clips for recording and using external sounds.
How to assign Phrase Clips to keyboard notes to form a playable Kit.
Explains how to use the synthesizer as a master keyboard controller.
How to use the synth as a multitimbral tone generator with sequencers.
Guides on how to select different operational modes like Voice, Performance, etc.
Explains the function of the real-time sound control knobs on the CS6x.
Procedure for saving current knob settings as Scenes.
Explains what Phrase Clips are and how they are handled by the synthesizer.
Step-by-step guide to recording external audio or internal sounds as Phrase Clips.
Steps to select a Voice before entering the Voice Edit mode.
Details how to divide the keyboard into two sections for different sounds.
How to recall previously stored Scenes for instant sound recall.
How to access the Voice Edit mode for sound customization.
Details the types of effects available and how they are applied.
Highlights features that make the synthesizer suitable for live performance.
How to play live parts while a song file is playing back.
Guide on using the built-in arpeggiator for rhythmic patterns.
How to use external audio sources as Parts in a Performance.
Explains how to use Scene controls for quick sound recall and transitions.
Details how to use Pitch Bend, Modulation Wheel, Ribbon, and panel knobs.
Detailed explanation of the arpeggiator function, modes, and settings.
How to enable or disable the arpeggiator function.
Explains how to layer multiple parts for thicker sounds and unison play.
Explains how to assign controllers to parameters for custom control.
Details the three playback modes for Phrase Clips: loop, oneshot, and reverse.
Covers operations related to selecting and playing individual Voices.
Controlling filters to affect the tonal quality of the Voice.
Setting oscillator parameters like Wave, Output, and Pan for each Element.
Setting filter parameters to change the tonal characteristics of each Element.
Setting amplitude parameters to affect the output level of each Element.
Setting controller parameters like Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel for Plug-in Voices.
Setting oscillator parameters like Wave, Velocity, and Assign for Plug-in Voices.
Setting pitch and envelope parameters for Plug-in Element Voices.
Explains how to select and play individual instrument sounds.
Quick editing of sonic properties using sound control knobs.
Controlling output level changes over time using an Envelope Generator.
Setting note and velocity ranges for each Element.
Setting output level and pan position for the Voice.
Setting parameters for pitch and pitch envelope generation.
Setting LFO parameters to create modulation effects.
Changing waveform settings for each Drum Key.
Applying filter settings to Drum Keys for tonal characteristics.
Setting native and unique parameters for Board Voices from Plug-in Boards.
Procedure for saving edited Voice settings to memory.
Assigning a Wave or Normal Voice to each Drum Key.
Setting Pitch Envelope Generator parameters for Board Voices.
Editing Plug-in Voice volume and tone using sound control knobs.
Details common and element settings for Plug-in Voices.
Explains how to create and edit instrument Voices.
Performing various operations like initializing or recalling Voice edits.
Details common parameters and editing for voice elements.
Resetting all Voice parameters to their default settings.
Saving parameter settings for up to 128 Voices to internal memory or Memory Card.
Covers operations related to layering multiple Voices for Performances.
Editing parameters for each Part within a Performance.
Setting output level, pan, and effects for each Part in a Performance.
Setting Envelope Generator parameters for each Part.
Setting keyboard splits and layers for Master Keyboard Mode.
Setting Filter, Envelope Generator, and Portamento for each Part.
Explains how to set Performance Edit parameters, including Common, Part, and Zone settings.
Executing various operations like initializing or recalling Performances.
Resetting all Performance parameters to their default factory settings.
Explains how the CS6x functions as a master keyboard controller.
Saving parameter settings for Performances to internal memory or Memory Card.
How to record sounds into the synthesizer as Phrase Clips.
Editing parameters for Clip Kits and Phrase Clips.
Executing operations like delete, copy, and normalize on Phrase Clips.
Storing up to four edited Clip Kits to internal memory.
Setting overall parameters like volume, pitch, and tone generator settings.
Setting parameters to control the synthesizer's tone generator section.
Setting parameters related to the keyboard's master control functions.
Restoring synthesizer's factory default settings.
Procedure to restore all factory default settings.
Important precautions for handling and caring for Memory Cards.
Steps for saving files to the Memory Card.
Procedure for formatting a new Memory Card before use.
Steps for loading files from Memory Card to the synthesizer.
Procedure for formatting a new Memory Card.
A list of system messages and their meanings for troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting steps for low volume or quiet sound output.
Detailed instructions for installing plug-in boards into the CS6x and CS6R.
Step-by-step guide for installing plug-in boards into the CS6R unit.
Troubleshooting steps for incorrect pitch or tuning issues.
Step-by-step guide for installing plug-in boards into the CS6x keyboard.
Troubleshooting steps for choppy or intermittent sound.
Important safety and handling precautions for installing plug-in boards.
Troubleshooting steps for when only monophonic playback occurs.
Hints and page references for solving common operational problems.
Troubleshooting steps for when no sound is produced.
Steps to troubleshoot issues with the arpeggiator not producing sound.
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