Hammond SK Pro-73 73-Key Portable Keyboard/Organ - Manual (Page 57)

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Turn On And Play
TRANSPOSE, TUNE
Th ese Parameters allows you to shift the musical key and the overall tuning of the entire instrument.
T R A N S P O S I N G T H E E N T I R E
KEYBOARD
TRANSPOSE will step either up or down six (6) semitones or half-
steps from the center position. Th
is is useful if you have a piece
of music written in one key but which needs to sound in another
key. Th
e TRANSPOSE feature consists of the [TRANSPOSE]
button, plus the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons to the right of the
[TRANSPOSE] button. The [DOWN] button allows you to
transpose lower and the [UP] button allows you to transpose
higher.
[TRANSPOSE] button
- To raise the pitch, press the [UP] button, while holding
down the [TRANSPOSE] button.
- To lower the pitch, press the [DOWN] button, while
holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button.
In the above example, the TRANSPOSE value is set at “+5” -
if a “C” key is depressed, a note fi ve (5) half-steps higher will
sound (“F”).
When performing this operation, the status of the transposition
is shown in the display. Th
e [TRANSPOSE] LED will light
“ON” if the value is not “0.”
NOTE: The MANUAL feature is explained in more detail on page
29.
WHAT IS AFFECTED BY THE TRANSPOSE
FUNCTION?
TRANSPOSE will aff ect:
1. Th
e internal sounds of the instrument.
2. MIDI IN Note Data.
3. MIDI Note Data sent OUT to the External Zones.
NOTE: Though TRANSPOSE is a System Parameter, when the power
to the instrument is turned “OFF,” it resets to 0. And it does
not recorded to a Combination.
NOTE: You can select whether Transpose changes while notes are
being held or when the next note is pressed after releasing
the notes being held (P. 137).
MASTER TUNE
Th is Parameter changes the overall tuning pitch of the entire
instrument. Th e reference pitch is “A-440.” Th e selectable range
is from “A-430” through “A-450.”
LOCATE “MASTER TUNE”
1. From the PLAY Mode, press the [MENU/EXIT] button to
enter MENU Mode.
2. Press the PAGE [  ] button two times to locate the SYSTEM
Menu. “SOUND” icon should be highlighted.
3. Press the [ENTER] button to see the MASTER TUNE
page.
SELECT THE VALUE
Use the VALUE Rotary Control to the right to raise the pitch.
Use the VALUE Rotary Control to the left to lower the pitch.
RECORD THE SETTING
You can Record this setting to be remembered the next time the
power is turned “ON.” To do this:
1. Press the red [RECORD] button from the MASTER TUNE
page. You will see “System” highlighted.
2. Press the [ENTER] button. Th e MASTER TUNE Parameter
has been Recorded.
RETURN TO PLAY MODE
Press the [PLAY] button to return to the PLAY Mode.