MK-201 keyboard user manual
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 23.02.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information.............................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 1.3 Symbols and signal words..............................................................
Table of contents 7.10.9 Automatic shutoff................................................................................................... 7.11 Performance Memory............................................................................................... 7.11.1 Selecting a memory location.............................................................................. 7.11.2 Calling up information.......................................................................................... 7.11.
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐ ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Cross-references Switch off the device. References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the speci‐ fied page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the crossreference to jump to the specified location.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano key‐ board. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per‐ sonal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if necessary, i.e. felt-pad floor protectors or similar.
Features 3 Features The keyboard is characterized by the following features: 61 keys with touch velocity LCD display 64-voice polyphony 480 sounds 160 Styles 140 songs 140 demo songs 16 performance memory locations Record and playback function Layer and Split mode Piano mode Metronome Reverb and Chorus effects DSP effect Sequencer Transpose and octave functions Battery operation possible Speaker: 2 × 2.
Assembly instructions 4 Assembly instructions Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Set up the device in the desired location. Voltage supply The device can be powered by batteries or with the included AC adapter.
Connections and operating elements 5 Connections and operating elements Overview Control panel 1 Main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Connections and operating elements 4 [CHORD REF. L/R] Press and hold the button for two seconds to open the chord directory. Learn mode: Press the button repeatedly to choose the hand ( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play with. 5 [FADE] Press the button to activate / deactivate the fade in / fade out of the currently playing style. 6 [TEMPO] / Buttons for adjusting the tempo. Press and simultaneously to reset the Tempo to the default setting.
Connections and operating elements 17 [LAYER] Button to activate / deactivate the Layer mode. 18 [SPLIT] Button to activate / deactivate the split mode 19 [SUSTAIN] Button to activate / deactivate the Sustain effect. 20 [SOUND] Button to call up the sound mode Press [SOUND] and [STYLE] simultaneously to activate / deactivate the Demo mode. 21 [STYLE] Button to call up the style mode Press [SOUND] and [STYLE] simultaneously to activate / deactivate the Demo mode.
Connections and operating elements Display 30 LED [RECORD] Flashes while the user song is being recorded 31 LED [PLAY] Flashes while the user song is being played 32 ‘SOUND / STYLE / SONG / DEMO / LR12’ Displays the number of the sound, style, song, demo and the selected hand. 33 LED [TOUCH] Lights up when the velocity sensitivity is being adjusted 34 LED [SUSTAIN] Lights up when a Sustain pedal is connected 35 ‘REC’ Recording display.
Connections and operating elements 43 ‘FINGERED / FULL RANGE / FADE / A/B’ Display of fingering, fade and A / B 44 Note display 45 ‘LESSON 123 / L/R’ Learning mode display for left and right hand 46 ‘LAYER / SPLIT / DSP’ Display of layer mode, split mode, and DSP Rear panel connections 47 [USB] USB interface to connect a computer 48 [SUSTAIN] Sustain pedal connection socket 49 [PHONES/OUTPUT] Output socket for connecting headphones, an amplifier, stereo system, mixer or recording device, designed as ¼" p
Connection options 6 Connection options Computer via USB-MIDI You can connect the keyboard to a PC for data exchange via the USB interface. Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to avoid tech‐ nical difficulties. Sustain pedal Use the connection socket [SUSTAIN] to connect a sustain pedal to the keyboard. Headphones Use the output socket [PHONES/OUTPUT] to connect headphones to the keyboard. Connecting headphones (not supplied) to the output mutes the speakers.
Connection options CD / MP3 player Use the [AUX IN] connection socket to connect a, for example, CD or MP3 player to the keyboard. So you can playback music through the internal speakers of the key‐ board and simultaneously play along to it. Connect the cable to the [AUX IN] connec‐ tion socket on the rear panel of the keyboard, and the other end of the cable to the output of the respective audio device. Microphone Use the connection socket [MIC IN] to connect a microphone to the keyboard.
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Turning the keyboard on / off 1. Press to turn the keyboard on. ð The display shows ‘Loading!’ . 2. Press again to turn the keyboard off. To prevent damage to the speakers, turn the volume down to ‘Minimum’ before you switch the keyboard on. If the display keeps blank when you turn the keyboard on, check the power supply. 7.1.1 Automatic shutoff When the keyboard is not being used for 30 minutes, it switches off automatically. To turn it back on again, press .
Operating 7.3 Demo pieces The keyboard offers several demo pieces. The demo songs show the sound and the pitch range of the keyboard. 1. Press [SOUND] and [STYLE] simultaneously to activate the Demo mode. ð All demo songs are repeated continuously. The display shows the currently playing demo piece. 2. Use the numeric buttons or track you want. / on the numeric keypad to select a demo The demo list is available for download on the product page of our homepage www.thomann.de. 3.
Operating 7.5 Sounds The keyboard offers a total of 480 sounds. This allows you to play a sound with your right hand. 1. Press [SOUND] to activate the Sound mode. ð The display shows the ‘SOUND R1’ indicator and the currently selected sound. 2. Use the numeric buttons or sound. / of the numeric keypad to select the desired The sound list is available for download on the product page of our homepage www.thomann.de. 7.5.1 Layer mode With the layer mode you can set the "layering" of sounds. 1.
Operating 7.5.2 Split mode With Split mode, you can assign different sounds to certain keyboard areas. The preset split point is on piano key [F#3]. You can change the split point in the function menu (see ). 1. Press [SPLIT] to activate the Split mode. ð The display shows the ‘SOUND L’ indicator, ‘SPLIT’ and the currently selected sound. 2. Use the numeric buttons or sound. / of the numeric keypad to select the desired The sound list is available for download on the product page of our homepage www.
Operating 7.6 DSP effect With the built-in digital effect, you can give your music more expression and depth in a variety of ways. 1. The DSP effect is activated by default. The ‘DSP’ indicator lights up on the dis‐ play. 2. Press [DSP] to activate or deactivate the DSP effect. 7.7 Transposing With this function you can adjust the pitch of the claviature in 12 semitone steps up or down. 1. Press [TRANSPOSE] to activate the transpose menu. 2. Use 3.
Operating 7.8.1 Starting Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) 1. Press [STYLE] to activate the Style mode. ð The display shows ‘STYLE’ and the currently selected style. 2. Use the numeric buttons or Style. 3. Press [START / STOP] to start the auto accompaniment rhythm track. 4. Press [START / STOP] again to stop the auto accompaniment rhythm track. / of the numeric keypad to select the desired 7.8.2 Starting Auto Accompaniment (all tracks) 1. Press [STYLE] to activate the Style mode.
Operating 7.8.3.1 Intro / Ending A musical piece usually begins with an intro. When the intro is over, the system will automatically switch to the main part. With an ending you can add an ending to a style. Inserting an ending does not end a piece being played abruptly. The length of the ending differs depending on the style you choose. 1. Press [STYLE] to activate the Style mode. ð The display shows ‘STYLE’ and the currently selected style. 2. Use the numeric buttons or Style. 3.
Operating 7.8.3.2 FILL These variations can be used to automatically add a suitable fill to the style after the current bar of the style being played back. 1. Hold down [FILL A] or [FILL B] during style playback. 2. The fill-in will play repeatedly until the button is released. Playback then switches to the associated main part. When the style is finished, press [FILL A] or [FILL B] to select a main part. ð The display shows the selected main part ‘A’ or ‘B’ . 7.8.3.3 Fade Fade In 1.
Operating 7.8.3.4 Tempo Each style of the keyboard is programmed with a preset standard tempo. 1. Press [TEMPO] or [TEMPO] repeatedly to change the tempo between ‘5’ and ‘280’ . ð The display shows the set tempo. 2. Press [TEMPO] and [TEMPO] simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current settings to the default setting. 7.8.4 Chord structure When three or more notes are played at the same time, it is called a chord. That is the basis of a harmony.
Operating 7.8.7 Chord detection modes Chord detection modes With a chord detection mode you can determine how the fingered chords are inter‐ preted within the auto accompaniment. The keyboard then automatically recognizes the single or multiple finger chords played. 1. Press [CHORD MODE] to activate the chord detection mode. ð The display shows ‘FINGERED’ . 2. Press [CHORD MODE] again to change from ‘FINGERED’ to ‘FULL RANGE’ . ð The display shows ‘FULL RANGE’ . 3. Play a chord with your left hand.
Operating 7.8.7.1 Multi-fingered In this mode, you can play chords with normal fingering. Using the example of the root C, the illustration shows which chords can be played: The notes in brackets are optional. These chords are recognized even without pressing these keys on the keyboard.
Operating 7.8.8 Quick Setting If this function is activated, suitable right-hand sounds or effects are automatically added to the selected styles. 1. Press [Q.S.] to activate the Quick Setting function. ð The display shows ‘Q.S.’ . Chord detection mode is activated. 2. Press one of the [M1] … [M4] buttons to call up the panel settings (including sound and effects) that correspond to the current style. 3. Press [Q.S.] again to deactivate the Quick Setting function.
Operating 7.10 Function menu This menu is used to set the various parameters offered by the keyboard. 1. Press [FUNCTION] to enter the function menu. ð The display shows the current parameter. 2. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly to select the desired parameter. 3. Use / on the numeric keypad to adjust the selected parameter as desired. If you don't press any key within three seconds after entering the function menu, the menu is automatically closed.
Operating 7.10.2 Split point setting Using this function you can select a point to split the whole claviature into two areas. The preset split point is on piano key [F#3]. 7.10.3 7.10.4 7.10.5 1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Split Pt’ menu. 2. Use 3. Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐ ting to the default setting ([F#3]). / on the numeric keypad to set the split point. Metronome time signature 1.
Operating The fine tuning affects the entire keyboard and the styles. 7.10.7 Reverb effect The Reverb effect lets you simulate the acoustic effects of different environmental conditions. 7.10.8 1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Rev Lev’ menu. 2. Use / on the numeric keypad to set the desired reverb depth between ‘0’ and ‘127’ . 3. Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐ ting to the default setting (000).
Operating 7.11.1 Selecting a memory location Hold down [STORE] and press one of the [M1]…[M4] buttons to save the cur‐ rent settings you have made on the keyboard to the selected memory location. This process overwrites all previous settings saved on the selected memory location. 7.11.2 Calling up information Press one of the [M1]…[M4] buttons to apply the current settings saved in the selected memory location. – – 7.11.3 This process will reset all previous settings.
Operating 7.12 Chord dictionary The Chord dictionary is basically a built-in ‘Chord book’ assisting you to find the right tones of a chord if you e.g. know only the chord name, but not how to play it. 1. Chord learn mode Hold down [CHORD REF.] for two seconds to open the chord directory and enter the ‘DICT.’ mode. In this mode, the keys from C4 on are used to assign the chord type, and the keys from C6 to assign the root note.
Operating Lesson 1 - playing in time 1. Press [SONG]. Stop the starting playback with [START / STOP]. Press [LESSON] to enter the learning mode. ð The display shows ‘LESSON 1’ . In this mode, it is only rated whether you play the notes at the right time, but not whether you hit the right notes. 2. Press the [L/R] repeatedly to choose the hand ( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play with. 3. Press [START / STOP] to start practising. 4.
Operating Lesson 3 - hitting the right notes at the right time. 1. Press [LESSON] again to enter the learning mode 3. ð The display shows ‘LESSON 3’ . In this mode, it is rated whether you play the right notes at the right time. The practising song continues only when both is correct. 2. Press the [L/R] repeatedly to choose the hand ( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play with. 3. Press [START / STOP] to start practising. 4. After completing the exercise, you will learn the result.
Operating 7.13.3 Recording The keyboard lets you record your playing together with the accompaniment. 1. Press [RECORD] to activate the recording mode. ð The ‘RECORD’ indicator flashes in the display. 2. Press [START / STOP] or play the keyboard to start recording. If you want to record your playing with style accompaniment, press [CHORD MODE] to turn on the auto accompaniment and play the chords with your left hand on the keyboard. 3. Press [RECORD] again to stop recording.
Operating 7.14.2 USB connection 1. System requirements n n n n CPU: 300 MHz, Pentium 2 or higher RAM: 64 MB or more 2 MB free hard disc space Operating system: Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to avoid technical difficulties. 2. Connecting Connect the USB port on the rear panel of the keyboard to the USB port on your computer using a standard USB cable (not included). 3.
MIDI implementation chart 8 MIDI implementation chart Function Basic Channel Mode Sent Received Default 1 ALL Changed No No Default No Mode 1 Messages No No Altered *********** No 12 - 114 0 - 127 True voice *********** 0 - 127 Note ON Yes, 9nH, Yes, 9nH, V = 1 - 127 V = 1 - 127 No, 9nH, Yes, 9nH, V=0 V = 0 or 8nH, V = 0 - 127 Keys No No Channels No No Yes Yes 0 Yes Yes Bank Select 5 No No Portamento Time 6 No Yes Data Entry 7 No Yes Volume 10 No
MIDI implementation chart Function Sent Received System Exclusive No Yes Song Position No No Song Select No No Tune Request No No Clock No No Commands No No Local ON/OFF No No ALL Notes OFF Yes Yes Active Sensing No Yes System Reset No Yes System Common System Real Time Aux Messages MIDI channel modes POLY MONO OMNI ON Mode 1 Mode 2 OMNI OFF Mode 3 Mode 4 keyboard 40 Notes
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions You hear a 'pop' sound from the speakers when switching the keyboard on and off. This is normal. No reason for concern. No sound can be heard when playing the piano. Make sure that the volume control is set appropriately. Interference occurs when using a cell phone. Using a mobile phone near the keyboard may cause interfer‐ ence. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it only at a safe distance.
Technical specifications 10 Technical specifications Input connections Output connections Microphone 1 × 1/4" jack socket Sustain pedal 1 × 1/4" jack socket AUX IN 1 × 3.
Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Aftertouch No Storage medium None Lyrics function No Score function No Vocal Harmony No USB audio receiver No MK-201 43
Plug and pin assignments 11 Plug and pin assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Protecting the environment 12 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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