Korg C-4500 Electronic Keyboard User Manual


 
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Main features
A wide variety of sounds (p.11)
Six different expressive and high-quality sounds,
including a concert grand piano, are produced by
Korg's proprietary HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis
system. You can use the Layer or Split functions to play
two sounds simultaneously.
Effects (p.11)
The C-4500 provides built-in digital effects that can
simulate the reverberation of a concert hall or add rich
spaciousness.
Pedal effects (p.12)
The C-4500 has the same three pedals as on an acoustic
piano: damper, sostenuto, and soft. The damper pedal
of the C-4500 also simulates the resonances that occur
in the strings of an acoustic piano. The damper pedal
and soft pedal allow half-pedaling techniques, where
the amount of effect can be adjusted by the depth with
which you press the pedal.
Metronome function (p.13)
The built-in metronome allows you to adjust the time
signature, tempo, and volume, and even use a bell
sound as the accent.
Recorder function (p.17)
The built-in recorder lets you record and play back your
performance as easily as when using a tape recorder.
Touch control function (p.14)
You can choose from three different settings to adjust
how the sound will respond to your keyboard playing
dynamics.
Temperaments (p.15)
In addition to equal temperament, the C-4500 allows
you to select two classical temperaments (Kirnberger
and Werckmeister) for historically accurate perfor-
mance of classical music.
Adjustable pitch (p.15)
The Transpose function lets you change the pitch of the
piano, and the Pitch Control function allows you to
make fine adjustments in the tuning.
MIDI capability (p.19)
The C-4500 supports MIDI, the standard that allows
musical data to be transferred between musical instru-
ments and computers. MIDI allows two or more
devices to control or be controlled by each other, and
also allows you to use the C-4500 as a 16-part multi-
timbral tone generator.
Parts of the C-4500 and their function
1 [POWER] switch
This switch turns the power on or off. Each time you
press it, the power will be turned on or off. (p.7)
2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider
This slider controls the volume that is output from the
speakers, headphones, and outputs. (p.7)
3 [BRILLIANCE] switch
This switch sets the brightness of the sound. (p.11)
4 [REVERB] switch
This switch applies reverberation to the sound (p.11).
5 [CHORUS] switch
This switch adds spaciousness to the sound (p.10).
6 [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION] switch
This switch is used to make MIDI-related settings
(p.20), and to transpose the pitch (p.14). It is also
used to make various other settings.
7 [TOUCH] switch
This switch lets you select the keyboard touch. (p.14)