ALESIS Melody 32 32-Key Portable Keyboard User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Alesis
Table of Contents
ALESIS Melody 32 32-Key Portable Keyboard
Introduction
Box Contents
- Melody 32
- USB Cable
- Software Download Card User Guide
- Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit alesis.com. For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support.
Setup
Connection Diagram
Items not listed in Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
Features
Top Panel
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Power On/Off: Press this button to turn the keyboard on or off.
Note: After 5 minutes of inactivity, Melody 32 will power off. If you press any key, it will turn back on. -
Display: This LED Display will update when you make changes to settings such as the tone, rhythm, tempo, etc.
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Volume: Press the Volume or Volume buttons to increase or decrease the overall volume of the keyboard. Press both buttons at the same time to reset to the default volume (7).
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Number buttons and + / – buttons: Use these buttons to change the tone, rhythm, or demo song settings. Before using the Number or + / – buttons, press the button corresponding to the setting that you would like to change.
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Demo Song: Press this button and then use the Number buttons or + / – buttons to select and begin playback of one of the 40 included demo songs. Press this button again to stop the demo song.
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Tone: Press this button and then use the Number buttons or + / – buttons to select one of the 300 available tones that will play when you press the keys.
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Sustain: Press this button to turn the sustain effect on/off for your selected tone.
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Percussion: Press these buttons to play percussion sounds. The images above each button indicate which percussion sound will be played.
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Rhythm: Press this button and then use the Number buttons or + / – buttons to select one of the 300 built-in rhythms.
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Start/Stop: Press this button to start your selected rhythm. You can also press this button to stop a rhythm, demo song, or the metronome.
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Tempo: Press the Tempo or Tempo ± buttons to increase or decrease the tempo of the rhythm, demo song, or metronome. Press both buttons at the same time to reset to the default tempo (120 BPM).
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Record: Press this button to record your own song. The LED screen will display REC and will begin recording when you play a key. When you are finished, press the Play button to listen to your song. Note: If a song has already been recorded, pressing this button will clear the memory to prepare to record a new song. Playing a rhythm or demo song will also clear your recorded song.
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Play: Press this button to begin playback of your recorded song. Press this button again to stop your recorded song.
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Metronome: Press this button to start the built-in metronome feature. Keep pressing this button to select between the available time signatures (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4).
Rear Panel
- Headphone Output (1/8” / 3.5 mm TRS): Connect headphones (not included) to listen to your keyboard. When headphones are connected, the internal speakers will be muted for private practice.
- USB-MIDI Port: Use the included USB cable to connect this port to a Mac/PC to interact with music educational or recording software. Batteries are not required to power Melody 32 when it is connected to a Mac/PC.
Note: You can also use the included USB cable for connecting to a standard USB wall power adapter (not included) to use this keyboard on its own without needing batteries.
Bottom Panel
Battery Compartment: Install 4 AA batteries (not included) here to power the keyboard without using the USB-MIDI port.
Avoid touching the USB port, the headphone output, or the area around these connections while using this keyboard with a computer. This may cause the keyboard to temporarily stop working or act abnormally.
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