Gear4music MK-2000 61-Key Electronic Keyboard User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Gear4music

Table of Contents

Gear4music MK-2000 61-Key Electronic Keyboard
WARNING
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
OVERVIEW
FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL
TIMBRE APPENDIX
RHYTHM APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
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Gear4music MK-2000 61-Key Electronic Keyboard

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WARNING

Do not open cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not place the product in a location near a heat source such as a radiator, or in an area subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. The product must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product. Allow adequate air circulation and avoid obstructing vents (if present) to prevent internal heat build-up. The ventillation must not be impeded by covering the appliance with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains etc. If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety: Make sure you observe the correct polarity when replacing batteries Avoid using new batteries together with used ones Avoid mixing different types of batteries Remove batteries if the appliance is to remain unused for an extended period of time Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc. Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
The danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the MK-2000. To get the most out of your product, please read this manual carefully.
CONTENTS

MK-2000 Keyboard
PSU
Microphone
Music Rest

FEATURES

Interactive learner keyboard
61 keys with intelligent teaching function
Experiment with 255 sounds and 255 rhythms
Learn to play with 24 in-built songs
Record and playback your performance

OVERVIEW

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FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL

Speakers
Power
Keyboard Percussion
Tempo
Accompaniment Volume
Master Volume
Sync
Fill-In
Start/ Stop
Sustain
Vibrato
One Key
Follow
Ensemble
LCD Display
Single Bass Chord
Fingered Bass Chord
Record
Program
Play
Timbre
Rhythm
Demo Song
Number Keypad
Panel Percussion Buttons
Chord Zone
Audio Input Jack
Mic
Phones/Output
DC 9v

POWER ADAPTOR:
Used to connect to mains power. Use the supplied 9V PSU.
BATTERIES
To power the keyboard without the PSU, insert 6 x AA batteries (not included) into the battery compartment, paying attention to the correct polarity.
HEADPHONES/AUDIO OUTPUT
Stereo 3.5mm output to connect to external stereo amplifier or headphones. Connecting headphones will automatically mute the loudspeakers, ideal for quiet practice.
AUDIO INPUT
Stereo 3.5mm input to connect sources of music such as MP3 players, smart phones and computer audio outputs. Music from your device will be played through the keyboard speakers so that you can play along. The volume of the music is controlled from your device.
MICROPHONE INPUT
Connect the supplied microphone to the Mic input. Singing or speech will come through the keyboard’s speakers.
WARNING!
To prevent damage to your hearing, speakers, and other audio equipment, reduce the volume and have the power off before connecting to any other equipment.
POWER
Press the power [On/Off] button to turn the keyboard on or off. The display will show the default tempo (120bpm). The keyboard is equipped with a power- saving function and will automatically enter sleep mode if not operated for 15 minutes. All parameters will be reset after entering sleep mode. Any button can be pressed to wake up the keyboard.
MASTER VOLUME
Control the master volume by pressing the [MASTER VOL +/-] controls. Press +/- simultaneously to reset to the default level.
ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME
Control the accompaniment volume by pressing the [ACCOM VOL +/-] controls. Press +/- simultaneously to reset to the default level.
TIMBRE SELECTION
Select from 255 different timbres, from 000 to 254. When the instrument is switched on, the timbre selection function will automatically be enabled. When selecting timbres, the timbre number will be shown on the display. Different sounds can be chosen by pressing the corresponding number buttons, or by pressing the [+/-] controls on the number keypad. When using other functions, press [TIMBRE] to return to/enable to the timbre select function.
DEMO SONGS
The MK-2000 has 24 demo songs, from 00 to 23, accessed by pressing the [DEMO SONG] button. Press [START/STOP] to start or stop a demo song. The demo songs will play in order. Press the [+/-] buttons on the keypad to select different demo songs.
RHYTHM SELECTION
Select from 255 different rhythms, from 000 to 254. Press [RHYTHM] to enable this function. The selected rhythm number will be shown on the display and can be adjusted by pressing the corresponding number buttons or pressing the [+/-] controls on the number keypad. When using other functions, press [RHYTHM] to return to/enable the rhythm select.
RHYTHM CONTROL
Press [START/STOP] to start and stop an accompaniment rhythm.The keyboard can also be set to begin playing the rhythm accompaniment as you start to play the keyboard. To do this, press [SYNC] “SYN” will be shown on the display and the 4 beat points will flash simultaneously. Playing any key in the “chord zone” (left-hand 19 keys) will start the selected rhythm accompaniment.Pressing the [FILL IN] button allows you to momentarily change the rhythm pattern to add variety to your performance and can be pressed at any time when a rhythm accompaniment is being played. To stop the selected rhythm, press [START/STOP] at any time.
TEMPO ADJUST
Press [TEMPO +/-] to increase or decrease the rhythm speed. Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to reset to the default value.
SINGLE KEY AUTO BASS CHORD
When the rhythm function is enabled, pressing [SINGLE CHORD] allows you to play a single key chord in the “chord zone” of the keyboard (left-hand 19 keys) as displayed in the table below. “SIN” will be shown on the display. Pressing [SINGLE CHORD] again will turn off this function. “OFF” will be shown on the display.

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FINGERED CHORD BASS CHORD
When the rhythm function is enabled, pressing [FINGERED CHORD] will allow you to play a fingered chord in the “chord zone” of the keyboard (left-hand 19 keys) as displayed in the table below. “FIN” will be shown on the display. fingering for C-root chords is shown below:

Pressing [FINGERED CHORD] will turn off this function. “OFF” will be shown on the display.

SUSTAIN
Note sustain can be added by pressing the [SUSTAIN] button. Pressing [SUSTAIN] again will disable the effect.
VIBRATO
Press [VIBRATO] to add a vibrato effect to the notes being played. Pressing [VIBRATO] again will disable the effect.
RECORDING:
To record your playing press [REC] to enable the recording function. “REC” will be shown on the display and all notes recorded.
Press [PLAY] to playback the recorded notes. “PLAY” will be shown on the display. When playback is finished, recording mode will be automatically be activated and “REC” will again show on the display. Press [START/STOP] or press [REC] again to disable the recording function and clear the recorded material.
RHYTHM PROGRAMMING
Press [PROG] to enable the rhythm programming function. “PRG” will be shown on the display
and the keyboard percussion sounds activated, allowing you to create custom rhythms by playing the corresponding percussion keys. Up to 32 percussion sounds can be recorded, after which “PRG” will flash on the display and programming will stop automatically.
Press [PLAY] to play back the programmed rhythm. Press [PLAY] again to stop playback. Rhythms can then be re-programmed, or press [PLAY] again to continue playback.
Press [START/STOP] or press [PROG] to exit the programming function and clear the programmed material.
INTELLIGENT TRAINING

TRAINING 1: ONE KEY

Press [ONE KEY] to enable the One Key training function.
Press [+/-] buttons to select the song to be learnt and [PLAY] to start the song.
Designed to aid timing, during this training mode the melody of a song can be played by pressing ANY single key in accordance with the rhythm. Simply play a key in time with the music and playback will continue.
After the song is finished, press [START/STOP] or [ONE KEY] to exit the training function.

TRAINING 2: FOLLOW

Press [FOLLOW] to enable the Follow training function.
Press [+/-] buttons to select the song to be learnt and [PLAY] to start the song.
Designed to aid pitch, the keyboard will wait for you to play the correct note before it moves to the next one.
After the song is finished, press [START/STOP] or [FOLLOW] to exit the training function.