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The document is a safety and installation guide for the Artis7 product by Young Chang Co., Ltd. It includes important safety instructions, setup guidelines, and contact information for support. The document also outlines product features, operating modes, and troubleshooting tips.

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(includes the Artis7)

Part Number 910556-003 Rev.C


(includes the Artis7)

©2014 Young Chang Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Kurzweil® is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Kurzweil®, Young
Chang®, V. A. S. T.®, Artis™, and Artis7™ are trademarks of Young Chang Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are
property of their respective companies. Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

You may legally print up to two (2) copies of this document for personal use. Commercial use of any copies of this document is
prohibited. Young Chang Co. retains ownership of all intellectual property represented by this document.

Part Number 910556-003 Rev. C

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CAUTION The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
DO NOT OPEN sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,


The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK , OR INJURY TO PERSONS‌
WARNING: When using electric products, basic precautions should 8. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the
always be followed, including the following: type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the
product.
1. Read all the Safety and Installation Instructions and Explanation
of Graphic Symbols before using the product. 9. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one
blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are
2. This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to
break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product the plug.
is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be 10. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged
plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. When
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but
grasp it by the plug.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Do not modify the 11. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
plug provided with the product – if it will not fit the outlet, have a not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use an
adaptor which defeats the function of the equipment-grounding 12. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel
conductor. If you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly when:
grounded, check with a qualified serviceman or electrician. A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
3. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming product;
pool, or the like. C. The product has been exposed to rain;
4. This product should only be used with a stand or cart that is D. The product does not appear to be operating normally or
recommended by the manufacturer. exhibits a marked change in performance;
5. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
speakers or headphones, may be capable of producing sound
levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate 13. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in
for a long period of time at a high volume level or a level that is the user maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in referred to qualified service personnel.
the ears, you should consult an audiologist. 14. WARNING: Do not place objects on the product’s power supply
6. This product should be located so that its location or position cord, or place the product in a position where anyone could trip
does not interfere with its proper ventilation. over, walk on, or roll anything over cords of any type. Do not
allow the product to rest on or be installed over cords of any type.
7. The product should be located away from heat sources such as Improper installations of this type create the possibility of a fire
radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat. hazard and/or personal injury.

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE


WARNING: Changes or modifications to the instrument not expressly • Increase the separation between the instrument and the receiver.
approved by Young Chang could void your authority to operate the • Connect the instrument into an outlet on a circuit other than the
instrument. one to which the receiver is connected.
IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or • If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television
other equipment use only high quality shielded cables. technician for additional suggestions.
NOTE: This instrument has been tested and found to comply with the The normal function of the product may be disturbed by strong
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. electromagnetic interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against normal operation by following the instructions in the manual. If normal
harmful interference in a residential installation. This instrument function does not resume, please use the product in another location.
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not NOTICE
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
this instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or television Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
reception, which can be determined by turning the instrument off and AVIS
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique
edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do
not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
are placed on the equipment.
To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from
the AC receptacle.
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Remarks: As with most electronic equipment, the outer cables may contain phthalate and the copper alloy
power plug contains lead.

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Kurzweil International Contacts
Contact the Kurzweil office listed below to locate your local Kurzweil representative.

US Customers: Customers outside the US:

American Music & Sound Young Chang Co., LTD.


22020 Clarendon Street, Suite 305 9th Floor, Bldg 102, I-Park,
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Jeongja-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si,
Gyeonggi-Do
Tel: 800-431-2609 463-859 South Korea
Fax: 818-597-0411
Email: [email protected] Tel: +82 31 786 7900

www.kurzweil.com

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/kurzweilmusicsystems/

www.twitter.com/KurzweilMusic

www.youtube.com/user/KurzweilTutorials

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Contents

Introducing Artis......................................... 1-1


Reading this guide with the Artis7................................................ 1-1
Main Features................................................................................. 1-1
Sounds........................................................................................... 1-2
Keyboard and Controllers.............................................................. 1-2
Pedals (Optional)........................................................................... 1-2
Keeping the Artis up to date.......................................................... 1-3
Do You Have Everything?.............................................................. 1-3
Music Rack (Optional).................................................................... 1-3

Getting Started............................................ 2-1


Before You Start….......................................................................... 2-1
Quick Start...................................................................................... 2-1
Using Artis...................................................................................... 2-2
Start Up Details:
The Rear Panel............................................................................... 2-3
The AC Power Jack....................................................................... 2-3
The USB Ports............................................................................... 2-3
The MIDI (IN and OUT) Ports........................................................ 2-4
The Pedal Jacks............................................................................ 2-4
The SW1 (Sustain) and SW2 Jacks............................................ 2-4
The CC Jack................................................................................ 2-4
The Audio (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) Jacks................................. 2-5
The Headphones Jack................................................................... 2-5
Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)..................................... 2-5
Connecting to Your Audio System............................................... 2-5
Connecting Pedals......................................................................... 2-7
Connecting a Single Switch Pedal................................................. 2-7
Connecting a Dual Switch Pedal.................................................... 2-8
Connecting a Half Damper Pedal.................................................. 2-9
Connecting a Continuous Control Pedal........................................ 2-9
Connecting MIDI........................................................................... 2-11
Basic MIDI Hookup...................................................................... 2-11
Connecting More Sound Modules................................................ 2-11
Connecting to a Computer Sequencer......................................... 2-12

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Selecting Programs and Multis................................................... 2-13

Features of the Artis................................... 3-1


Powering Up Defaults.................................................................... 3-1
Parameters Reset To Defaults At Power-On................................. 3-1
Parameters Remembered After Power-On.................................... 3-1
The Front Panel.............................................................................. 3-2
Pitch and Modulation Wheels........................................................ 3-3
Pitch Wheel.................................................................................... 3-3
Modulation Wheel.......................................................................... 3-3
Real Time Control........................................................................... 3-4
Sliders............................................................................................ 3-4
Zone Mute/Volume Buttons........................................................... 3-4
Switches......................................................................................... 3-5
Foot Switches and Controllers....................................................... 3-5
KB3 Buttons................................................................................... 3-5
Transpose & Variation Buttons..................................................... 3-6
Transpose...................................................................................... 3-6
Variation......................................................................................... 3-6
Master EQ........................................................................................ 3-7
Save Button..................................................................................... 3-8
Audio In........................................................................................... 3-9
Mode Buttons................................................................................ 3-10
Program Button............................................................................ 3-10
Multi Button.................................................................................. 3-10
Global Button............................................................................... 3-10
Navigation..................................................................................... 3-11
The LCD Display.......................................................................... 3-11
Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons..................................... 3-11
Param / Channel Buttons............................................................. 3-11
Alpha Wheel................................................................................. 3-12
Display Contrast Knob................................................................. 3-12
Sound Select................................................................................. 3-13
CATEGORY................................................................................. 3-13
PROGRAM / MULTI..................................................................... 3-13
KB3 LED........................................................................................ 3-14
Double Button Presses................................................................ 3-14
Value Jump.................................................................................. 3-14
Parameter Jump........................................................................... 3-15

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Reset Transposition..................................................................... 3-15
MIDI Program Change................................................................. 3-16
Program Demo............................................................................. 3-16
Demo............................................................................................ 3-17
Panic............................................................................................ 3-17
Assign.......................................................................................... 3-18
Enter + Zone (1–4) Button......................................................... 3-18
Enter + Controller...................................................................... 3-18
Enter + Key................................................................................ 3-18

Terminology................................................. 4-1
The Operating Modes................................. 5-1
Program Mode................................................................................ 5-1
Multi Mode....................................................................................... 5-2
Global Mode.................................................................................... 5-2
Functions........................................................................................ 5-3
The Split Function.......................................................................... 5-3
The Layer Function........................................................................ 5-3
MIDI Program Change Function.................................................... 5-4
PROG (Program)......................................................................... 5-5
PCH (MIDI Program) & BANK (MIDI Bank)................................. 5-5
Demo Function............................................................................... 5-6
Program Demo Function................................................................ 5-6
Multi Edit Mode............................................................................... 5-7

Program Mode............................................. 6-1


About Program Mode..................................................................... 6-1
Selecting Programs........................................................................ 6-2
Program Demo............................................................................... 6-2
The Display.................................................................................... 6-3
Pop Up Messages....................................................................... 6-4
Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons............... 6-4
Value Jump Buttons....................................................................... 6-4
Category & Program/Multi Buttons................................................ 6-5
Choosing Category Default Programs........................................... 6-6
Choosing Favorites........................................................................ 6-7
Transposition.................................................................................. 6-8
Parameter Assignments................................................................ 6-9
The Split Function........................................................................ 6-10
Prog (Split Program).................................................................. 6-11

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Vol (Split Volume)...................................................................... 6-11
Key (Split Key)........................................................................... 6-12
Transpose (Split Transposition)................................................. 6-12
Saving a Split............................................................................... 6-12
The Layer Function...................................................................... 6-13
Prog (Layer Program)................................................................ 6-14
Vol (Layer Volume).................................................................... 6-14
Transpose (Layer Transposition)............................................... 6-14
Saving a Layer............................................................................. 6-15
Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel......................................... 6-16
Panic.............................................................................................. 6-17
Save & Delete User Programs..................................................... 6-18
Changing ID Numbers................................................................. 6-18
Naming a User Program.............................................................. 6-19
Saving a User Program................................................................ 6-20
Deleting User Programs............................................................... 6-21
INFO............................................................................................... 6-22

Multi Mode................................................... 7-1


About Multi Mode........................................................................... 7-1
Selecting Multis.............................................................................. 7-2
The Display.................................................................................... 7-2
Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons............... 7-3
Value Jump Buttons....................................................................... 7-3
Category & Program/Multi Buttons................................................ 7-4
Choosing Category Default Multis................................................. 7-4
Choosing Favorites........................................................................ 7-5
About Zones.................................................................................... 7-6
Muting Zones................................................................................. 7-6
Transposition.................................................................................. 7-7
The Split Function.......................................................................... 7-8
Prog (Split Program).................................................................... 7-8
Vol (Split Volume)........................................................................ 7-9
Key (Split Key)............................................................................. 7-9
Saving a Split................................................................................. 7-9
The Layer Function...................................................................... 7-10
Prog (Layer Program)................................................................ 7-10
Vol (Layer Volume).................................................................... 7-11
Saving a Layer............................................................................. 7-11
Save & Delete User Multis........................................................... 7-12

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Changing ID Numbers................................................................. 7-13
Naming a User Multi..................................................................... 7-14
Saving a User Multi...................................................................... 7-15
Deleting User Multis ........................................................................................ 7-16

Multi Edit Mode............................................ 8-1


About Multi Edit Mode.................................................................... 8-1
Selecting Parameters..................................................................... 8-3
The Display.................................................................................... 8-3
Changing Zones............................................................................. 8-3
Param / Channel Buttons............................................................... 8-4
Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons............... 8-4
Value Jump Double Button Press.................................................. 8-4
Param Jump Double Button Press................................................. 8-4
Assign............................................................................................ 8-5
Enter + Zone (1–4) Button........................................................... 8-5
Enter + Controller........................................................................ 8-5
Enter + Key.................................................................................. 8-5
Zone Parameters............................................................................ 8-6
MAIN Page..................................................................................... 8-6
Program....................................................................................... 8-6
MIDI Channel............................................................................... 8-7
Destination................................................................................... 8-7
Status........................................................................................... 8-9
Entry Volume............................................................................... 8-9
Aux Send Level........................................................................... 8-9
KEYS Page.................................................................................. 8-10
Transpose.................................................................................. 8-10
Low Key..................................................................................... 8-10
High Key.................................................................................... 8-10
Low Velocity.............................................................................. 8-11
High Velocity.............................................................................. 8-11
Note Map................................................................................... 8-11
MIDI Page.................................................................................... 8-12
MIDI Bank.................................................................................. 8-12
MIDI Program............................................................................... 8-13
Differing Program Numbers....................................................... 8-13
Entry Program Change.............................................................. 8-14
Bank Mode................................................................................ 8-14
Bend Range Down.................................................................... 8-14
Bend Range Up......................................................................... 8-14
CTRLS Page................................................................................ 8-15
WHEEL page............................................................................. 8-15
SLIDER page............................................................................. 8-16

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PEDAL page.............................................................................. 8-16
SWITCHES page....................................................................... 8-17
The Switch Parameters................................................................ 8-18
Mode.......................................................................................... 8-18
Dest (Destination)...................................................................... 8-18
On Value.................................................................................... 8-18
Off Value.................................................................................... 8-18
Entry State................................................................................. 8-19
Exit State................................................................................... 8-19
Continuous Controller Parameters............................................... 8-19
Dest (Destination)...................................................................... 8-19
Entry Value................................................................................ 8-22
Exit Value.................................................................................. 8-22
COMMON Page............................................................................. 8-23
AuxFX........................................................................................ 8-23
Aux FX Channel........................................................................ 8-23
KB3 Channel............................................................................. 8-24
Tempo........................................................................................ 8-24
About Auxiliary Effects................................................................ 8-25
Save and Delete User Multis....................................................... 8-26

Global Mode................................................. 9-1


About Global Mode......................................................................... 9-1
Selecting and Editing Parameters................................................ 9-2
MASTER Page................................................................................. 9-2
Tune............................................................................................... 9-3
Velocity Map................................................................................... 9-3
View............................................................................................... 9-4
FX Select (FXSel).......................................................................... 9-4
Auto Power Off .............................................................................. 9-5
Auto Power Off Time...................................................................... 9-5
Auto Power Off Message............................................................... 9-5
Pedal Noise.................................................................................... 9-6
Pedal Switch Overrides.................................................................. 9-6
CC Pedal Override......................................................................... 9-7
Rotary S/F Override....................................................................... 9-7
MIDI Page........................................................................................ 9-8
Destination..................................................................................... 9-8
Bank Select (BankSelect).............................................................. 9-9
Program Change.......................................................................... 9-10
Channel Enable (ChanEn)........................................................... 9-10
Local Keyboard Channel (Local Key Channel)............................ 9-10

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Program Mode........................................................................... 9-10
Multi Mode................................................................................. 9-11
Sysex ID ...................................................................................... 9-11
INFO Page..................................................................................... 9-12
LOAD Page.................................................................................... 9-13
Pressing LOAD............................................................................ 9-13
Selecting PC.............................................................................. 9-15
Selecting Device........................................................................ 9-16
USB connection errors.............................................................. 9-16
STORE Page.................................................................................. 9-17
Pressing STORE.......................................................................... 9-18
RESET Page.................................................................................. 9-20
Reset Global Mode parameters only (Soft Reset)....................... 9-20
Reset Artis to its factory state (Hard Reset)................................. 9-22

System Mode............................................. 10-1


Run Artis....................................................................................... 10-2
System Update.............................................................................. 10-3
Install using a USB flash drive..................................................... 10-3
Install using a computer/tablet..................................................... 10-6
Run Diagnostics........................................................................... 10-8
System Reset................................................................................ 10-9
System Utilities........................................................................... 10-11
Format Flash.............................................................................. 10-12
Update Module........................................................................... 10-15
Restore Older............................................................................. 10-15

Troubleshooting........................................ 11-1
Maintenance.................................................................................. 11-1
Common Problems....................................................................... 11-1
Power Problems........................................................................... 11-1
Powers up, Display is Blank......................................................... 11-2
Audio Problems............................................................................ 11-2
MIDI Problems............................................................................... 11-4
Pedal Problems............................................................................ 11-5
Switch Pedal Problems................................................................ 11-5
Continuous Control and Half Damper Pedal Problems................ 11-5
If None of the Above..................................................................... 11-6
Restoring Factory Defaults.......................................................... 11-6

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Diagnostics................................................................................... 11-7

MIDI Implementation...................................A-1
Physical Specifications..............................B-1
Programs.....................................................C-1
KB3 Programs.............................................D-1
Introducing KB3 Programs............................................................D-1
First Some History..........................................................................D-1
Drawbars.........................................................................................D-2
KB3 Mode Buttons.........................................................................D-2
Brake..............................................................................................D-2
Chorus/Vibrato...............................................................................D-2
On/Off..........................................................................................D-2
Chor/Vib.......................................................................................D-2
Chorus/Vibrato Depth..................................................................D-3
Percussion.....................................................................................D-3
Percussion On/Off.......................................................................D-3
Percussion Loud/Soft..................................................................D-3
Percussion Decay F/S.................................................................D-3
Percussion Pitch H/L...................................................................D-3
KeyClick.........................................................................................D-3
Variation.........................................................................................D-4

Index.............................................................. I-1

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Introducing Artis
Reading this guide with the Artis7

Chapter 1
Introducing Artis
Congratulations on your purchase of the Kurzweil Artis® Stage Piano!
This manual will help you get acquainted with your new instrument. Be sure to keep the
manual on hand as you continue to familiarize yourself with the features and functions of
the Artis.

Reading this guide with the Artis7


This Getting Started Guide is designed to cover both the Artis and Artis7 Stage Pianos. Both
instruments share common features and the term “Artis” is used to cover a description of
both instruments. Where there are differences, we use the name “Artis7” to help instruct
owners of that instrument.

Main Features
The Artis Stage Piano is the beginning of the next generation of Kurzweil’s professional
performance instruments. It boasts hundreds of excellent preset sounds (including a new
German Grand Piano) already on-board and ready to be played with 128 voice polyphony.
Artis also includes our fully featured Kurzweil KB3 organ simulator (from our PC3 Series)
designed to emulate classic tone wheel organs like the Hammond B3.
The Artis is also a very capable MIDI controller ideally suited for controlling additional
sound modules and as input to a sequencer.

1-1
Introducing Artis
Main Features

Sounds
• New German Grand Piano
• ROM sounds from Kurzweil’s acclaimed PC3 series
• Enhanced Kore64 ROM
• Full KB3 organ simulations with 9 sliders as drawbars
• 256 Factory Programs divided into 16 Categories
• 256 User slots to save your own Programs
• 256 Factory Multis
• 256 User slots to save your own Multis
• MP3 player audio input jack
• Full 128 voices of polyphony

Keyboard and Controllers


The Artis has an 88-key fully-weighted hammer action keyboard (Artis7 has 76-key semi-
weighted keys) that provides you with a piano-like feel without adding excessive weight to
the instrument. The array of physical controllers includes:
• 9 assignable sliders
• 6 programmable switches
• A pitch wheel
• A modulation wheel
• 2 jacks on the rear panel for up to 4 optional switch pedals or 2 half damper pedals:
SW1 (Sustain) & SW2
• 1 jack on the rear panel for an optional continuous controller pedal: CC (Volume)

Pedals (Optional)
As described above, the Artis has three jacks on the rear panel for optional pedal controllers.
Two jacks for switch pedals, which are typically used to control two-state (i.e., on / off)
parameters such as sustain, sostenuto, and mute Zone. The third jack is for a continuous
control (or CC) pedal typically used to control multi-state (i.e., “continuous”) parameters
such as volume or wah.
Your Kurzweil dealer stocks the following pedals:
• FS-1 Standard box-shaped switch pedal
• KFP-1 Single piano-style switch pedal
• KFP-2S Double piano-style switch pedal unit (one stereo plug)
• CC-1 Continuous pedal

1-2
Introducing Artis
Keeping the Artis up to date

Keeping the Artis up to date


Be sure to check the Kurzweil Music Systems website at http://www.kurzweil.com for new
documentation and the latest software updates for Artis.

Do You Have Everything?


Your Artis package should contain the following in addition to your instrument:
• Power cable
• Switch pedal
• USB cable (Type-A-to-Type-B)
• 4 self adhesive feet (see page 2-1)
• Artis Musician’s Guide (this book)
If you don’t have any of these components, please contact your Kurzweil / Young Chang
dealer to get them.

Music Rack (Optional)


The optional KMR2 Music Rack attachment is a holder for sheet music or a computer tablet
device for the Artis. (Music Rack option can not be used with the Artis7.)
Contact your Kurzweil dealer for the KMR2 Music Rack.
Please refer to the instructions that come with the KMR2 on attaching the music rack to the
Artis.

1-3
Introducing Artis
Keeping the Artis up to date

1-4
Getting Started
Before You Start…

Chapter 2
Getting Started
Getting a new keyboard is always exciting and the first thing most users want to do is unpack
the keyboard and check things out. This chapter will help you hook up the Artis to your
sound system and MIDI system, give you a quick overview, and show you how to get some
sound out of the Artis.

Before You Start…


Don’t connect anything until you make sure the Artis is properly and safely situated. If your
Artis keyboard has been out in the cold, give it time to warm up to room temperature before
starting it, since condensation may have formed inside.

Quick Start
1. Set the keyboard on a hard, flat, level surface.
2. Four adhesive-backed rubber feet are provided with Artis. Carefully turn the keyboard
over onto a soft surface, remove the paper backing from the rubber feet and attach
them.

NOTE : Unless the instrument will always be used with a


keyboard stand, attachment of the rubber feet is strongly
advised. Otherwise protruding screws will scratch the tabletop
and may increase the key action sound.

2-1
Getting Started
Quick Start
3. Connect the AC power cord to the Artis. Before plugging the cable into the power
outlet, check that the power is compatible with the Artis. The Artis runs on AC power
and works with voltages from 90 - 260 volts at 50–60 Hz (Artis7 is 100-240 volts at
50–60 Hz). The voltage level is detected and set automatically by the Artis. If your
power source does not have the standard three hole outlet, you should take the time to
install a proper grounding system. If your power outlet is not within these ranges it is
recommended you use an appropriate adaptor.
4. Plug the power cable into the wall.
5. Plug the Switch Pedal into the marked SW1 (Sustain) Pedal jack on the Artis rear panel.
6. Connect stereo headphones to the headphone jack on the front left panel (Artis7 rear
panel), or connect the audio outputs to your mixer or amplifier inputs using standard
(1/4-inch) audio cables (use the Left out for mono). Balanced (“TRS” or “Stereo”)
cables are recommended if your mixer or amp supports balanced inputs.
7. Make sure your sound system is at a safe volume level. Also make sure that the Artis
MASTER VOLUME slider (on the far left side of the front panel) is all the way down.

Using Artis
1. Power up the Artis, and then raise the MASTER VOLUME slider, and mixer/amp
volume. Your Artis keyboard starts up in Program Mode by default. Press one of the
buttons under the “Mode” label to the right of the display to switch Modes.

Master Volume Slider Mode Selection

2. If you are connected to a mixing board and hear distortion, reduce the gain level on
your mixing board, or use the pad (a switch that decreases the input audio signal level, typically by
20dB) if it has one.
3. Scroll through the Programs using the Alpha Wheel, the Previous and Next buttons, or
press a Category button to audition the sounds in Artis. Take note that initially there are
no Programs or Multis stored in the Favorites buttons.

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Start Up Details: The Rear Panel

Start Up Details:
The Rear Panel
The Artis & Artis7 rear panel connections.

The AC Power Jack


Use the AC power jack to connect the Artis to the AC power supply.

The USB Ports


Use the USB ports to connect the Artis to a computer/tablet in order to do the following:
• Use the Artis as a MIDI controller to play software instruments on a computer.
• Use a computer program to sequence multitrack songs on the Artis.
• Use a computer/tablet to manage the user data contents of the Artis.
• Update the software and sounds of the Artis.
• Store custom Programs and Multis on a USB flash drive.
Be sure to check the Kurzweil Music Systems website at www.kurzweil.com for new
documentation and software updates before using your new instrument.

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Getting Started
Start Up Details:The Rear Panel

The MIDI (IN and OUT) Ports


Use the MIDI ports to communicate with other MIDI modules and controllers. The OUT
port is the MIDI transmitting port, and the IN port is the MIDI receiving port.

The Pedal Jacks


Use the three pedal jacks to connect controller pedals to Artis.

The SW1 (Sustain) and SW2 Jacks


Use the pedal jacks to connect switch pedals. A switch pedal is a physical controller typically
used to control two-state (i.e., “on / off ”) parameters, such as sustain, sostenuto, and Mute
Zone.
It is possible to connect up to 2 dual switch pedals having a single stereo plug (Kurzweil
KFP-2S available separately) into the SW1 and SW2 jacks, (see Connecting a Dual Switch
Pedal on page 2-8) or up to 2 half damper pedals having stereo jacks.

NOTE : It is not recommended to plug CC pedals into the SW


inputs. Due to the flexible switch pedal support, CC pedals
may not operate as expected in these inputs.

The CC Jack
Use the CC pedal jack to connect a continuous control (or CC) pedal. A CC pedal is a
physical controller typically used to control multi-state (i.e., “continuous”) parameters such
as volume or wah.

NOTE : Only CC pedals should be connected to the CC pedal


input.

For more information on connecting pedals, see page 2-7.

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Getting Started
Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)

The Audio (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) Jacks


Use the LEFT/MONO and RIGHT audio jacks to connect th Artis to your audio
system. The Artis can use either balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) cables. However it is
recommended to use balanced (TRS) cables where possible, and where your mixer or amp
supports balanced inputs.

The Headphones Jack


Use the HEADPHONES jack to listen to the Artis on stereo headphones.
The headphone jack is located on the left rear panel of the instrument on the Artis7, and on
the left front panel of the Artis.
You will need a 1/4-inch-to-1/8-inch adapter in order to use headphones that have a smaller
mini plug connector.

Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)


The Artis runs on AC power and works with voltages from 90 - 265 volts at 50–60 Hz. The
voltage level is detected and set automatically by the Artis. As you face the back of the Artis,
the power connection is on the right. First connect the power cable to the Artis, then plug
the power cable into a grounded outlet. If your power source does not have the standard
three hole outlet, you should take the time to install a proper grounding system. This will
reduce the risk of a shock.

Connecting to Your Audio System


After you’ve turned down the level on your sound system, connect the Artis analog audio
outputs to your sound system using a pair of balanced (TRS or “stereo”) or unbalanced
(TS or “mono”) audio cables. Unbalanced cables will always work, but if you’re going into
balanced inputs, use balanced cables for a better signal-to-noise ratio and a bit more volume.
The Artis analog outputs are balanced.
You’ll find two 1/4-inch balanced audio output jacks on the rear panel. Connect one end of
each audio cable to your mixing board or PA system inputs, and connect the other end to
the jacks marked Left (Mono) and Right on the rear panel of the Artis. If you have only one
input available, use the Artis’ Left (Mono) output to get the full signal in mono. Use the jack
marked Headphones to listen to Artis on headphones. When headphones are plugged in,
sound still comes through the Left and Right audio jacks.

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Getting Started
Connecting Pedals
Artis connected to powered speakers and headphones

Artis connected to a mixer, powered speakers and headphones

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Connecting Pedals

Connecting Pedals
Plug your switch, dual switch, half-damper or continuous control pedals into the
corresponding jacks on Artis rear panel. We recommend using the Kurzweil pedals described
in Pedals (Optional) on page 1-2. However you can use almost any switch or continuous
control pedal that adheres to the following specifications.

1/4 inch tip-sleeve (mono) plug or, 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve plug
Switch Pedals configured as dual switches (TS and RS) or 2 terminal continuous
pedal (half-damper).

Continuous Control 10 kΩ linear-taper potentiometer, 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve (stereo)


(CC) Pedals plug with the wiper connected to the tip.

Pedals are all independently assignable within each Zone of every Multi.
Here are the default control settings for the three pedals used by Artis:

SW 1 Pedal Sustain (MIDI 64)


SW 2 Pedal Sostenuto (MIDI 66)
CC Pedal Expression (MIDI 11)

NOTE : Ensure that pedals are plugged in before powering up the


Artis and do not step on the switch pedals when powering up, as the
pedal type and state of the pedal is detected as part of the power up
sequence.

Connecting a Single Switch Pedal


When a single switch pedal is plugged into the SW1 Pedal jack on the rear panel, a single
switch pedal will, by default, act like a sustain pedal. When a single switch pedal is plugged
into the SW2 Pedal jack, the single switch pedal will, by default, act like a sostenuto pedal.

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Getting Started
Connecting Pedals
Of course this can be changed by programming, as described in Multi Mode on page 7-1.
The default assignments of the pedals can also be overridden in Global Mode as described
on page 9-6.
If you are not using a Kurzweil switch pedal, make sure it’s connected before you turn on
the Artis. This ensures that the pedal will work properly (it might function in reverse—off
when it’s down and on when it’s up—if you turn on your Artis before plugging in the pedal).
Similarly, don’t press any of your switch pedals while powering up, as the Artis verifies each
pedal’s orientation during power-up. If you’re pressing a pedal, you might cause it to work in
reverse.
See Switch Pedal Problems on page 11-5 if you are having trouble with your switch pedal.

Connecting a Dual Switch Pedal


You can connect a dual switch pedal with a single stereo plug, such as the Kurzweil KFP-2S,
into the SW1 Pedal and SW2 Pedal jacks. Both SW1 and SW2 can support a dual pedal each
allowing up to 4 pedals to be utilized by the Artis. These are enumerated as SW1a, SW1b,
SW2a and SW2b. The Artis will recognize dual pedals that are wired as TS and RS, such as
the KFP-2S.

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Connecting Pedals
If you’re not familiar with traditional piano technique, the sostenuto (center) pedal on a
grand piano allows one to hold chords in the bass while continuing to play the melody
without the latter notes sustaining. Any keys that are down when you depress the pedal will
sustain when you let go of the keys, but new notes played afterward will not be sustained.
Releasing the pedal puts things back to normal. Of course it can be programmed to do other
functions as well.

Connecting a Half Damper Pedal


Half Damper pedals where the wiper is connected to the tip (such as the KORG DS-1H™)
can be connected to the SW1 and SW2 inputs on the rear panel. Some pedals have the
wiper connected to the ring, and these pedals will require an adaptor to work with the Artis.
Half damper pedals can be used to control external software and sound modules via MIDI,
enabling finer control of sustain than a standard switch pedal.

Connecting a Continuous Control Pedal


A continuous control pedal can be very useful for controlling volume, wah, or other effects
by foot.
The Kurzweil CC-1 continuous control pedal will work best with the Artis, but it is also
possible to use third-party continuous control pedals designed for synthesizers.

NOTE : Using a third-party continuous control pedal / volume pedal


may or may not be satisfactory depending on how it is constructed.

See Continuous Control and Half-Damper Pedal Problems on page 11-5 if you are having
trouble with your continuous control pedal.

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Getting Started
Connecting Pedals

The defaults assignment for the Switch Pedals is summarized in the table below.

Pedal Single Switch Default Dual Switch Default

SW1a Sustain (MIDI CC#64)


Sustain (MIDI CC#64)
SW1b Sostenuto (MIDI CC#66)

SW2a Sostenuto (MIDI CC#66)


Sostenuto (MIDI CC#66)
SW2b Soft (MIDI CC#67)

CC Expression (MIDI CC# 11) Expression (MIDI CC#11)

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Getting Started
Connecting MIDI

Connecting MIDI
In addition to being a performance-suited musical instrument, the Artis is a powerful, but
easy to use MIDI controller. For descriptions of how to customize the Artis as a MIDI
controller, and how to use its MIDI controller capabilities to their fullest potential, see Multi
Mode on page 7-1.

Basic MIDI Hookup


To use the Artis as a MIDI controller for another sound module, use a MIDI cable to
connect the MIDI port marked “Out” to the MIDI input port of the module that you want
to control.

To control the Artis using another MIDI controller, use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI
port marked “In” to the MIDI output port of the controller that you will be using.

Connecting More Sound Modules


In order to connect multiple sound modules to be controlled by a single MIDI controller,
the Artis must either be :
(1) Used as the controller.
(2) Or the last module in the MIDI daisy chain.
The reason is because the Artis does not include a Thru MIDI port; however, this simply
means that the Artis must be at the start or at the end of the MIDI daisy chain.
Using the Artis as the controller, connect the MIDI Out port of the MIDI In port of the
first module, and then connect that module’s MIDI Thru port to the input of the next
module, and so on, until the last module is connected.
The MIDI chain should end in the MIDI In port of the last module.

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Connecting MIDI
Scenario 1: Artis as the MIDI controller

Scenario 2: Artis as the last module in the MIDI chain

Connecting to a Computer Sequencer


To connect the Artis to a computer/tablet, simply connect Artis using the provided or
compatible cable.

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Selecting Programs and Multis
If you wish to use your own cable, make sure that it is a Type-A-to-Type-B USB cable (the
USB port of Artis being Type B). By default, the Artis will act as a MIDI controller (rather
than a hard drive) when connected to a computer.

Selecting Programs and Multis


The Artis supports two types of sounds. The first type is a Program, and these are normally
a single instrument, such as a piano, or an organ. A Program is similar to a “preset” or
“patch” on other synthesizers. The Artis has 256 factory Programs, and the space for a
further 256 user Programs. Both factory and user Programs are arranged into 16 categories
of 16 sounds each.
The other type of sound is the more complex Multi. A Multi is a combination of Programs
arranged as layers and splits across the keyboard. They are similar to setups, from the
Kurzweil PC series, SP series and K2 series, and are similar to Combis or Multis from other
synthesizers. The Artis has 256 factory Multis and space for a further 256 user Multis.
Similar to Programs, both factory and user Multis are arranged into 16 categories of 16
sounds each.
The Artis has been designed so that it is quick and easy to select Programs and Multis from
the front panel.
Use the following guide to audition the factory sounds on the Artis. Program and Multi
selection are covered in more detail later in the manual.
The Artis always starts in Program Mode. If you wish to play a Multi, simply press the Multi
Button. The Multi Button will light up to show that Multi Mode is selected. To return to
Program Mode, from a different mode, simply press the Program button. If the User button
is illuminated, then you are in the User Bank. Press the User Button to return to the Factory
Bank, and the light will go out. In the Factory Bank, press one of the Category Buttons
to change Category, and that Category Button will light up. Once you are in your desired
Category, press one of the Program/Multi buttons to select the program you want.
To select another Program or Multi within the same Category, just press a Program/Multi
Button, or use the Alpha Wheel, or Next/Previous Buttons.
To select a Program or Multi in another Category but not in the other Bank (Factory/User),
press the desired Category Button, followed by the desired Program/Multi Button. The
Alpha Wheel and Next/Previous Buttons will select the next Category once you get to the
end of the current Category. Pressing the Category Button, will select the Default Program
for that Category. The Default Category Program can be set by the user for each Category.
By default the Artis has the Default Program for each Category set to the first Program of
each Category. To change the Default Category Program, see page 6-6.
The Sliders, Wheels, Pedals and Buttons can control each of the factory Programs and
Multis, to produce variations to the sound. Don’t forget to try these out as you explore the
factory sounds on the Artis.

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Features of the Artis
Powering Up Defaults

Chapter 3
Features of the Artis
This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of the Artis. Many of these features
have both general functions and mode-specific functions. For more in-depth descriptions of
these features, refer to the chapters on the individual modes.

Powering Up Defaults
In general, the Artis will always remember the last selection made by the user. However,
powering up the Artis resets some of these settings back to their power-on defaults.

Parameters Reset To Defaults At Power-On


• Transpose set to 0 semitones.
• MIDI Channel set to 1.
• Entering Program Mode the selected Program is set to the Category Default
Program of the factory Piano1 category.
• Entering Multi Mode the selected Multi is set to the Category Default Multi of the
Piano1 category.

Parameters Remembered After Power-On


• User Programs.
• User Multis.
• Favorites.
• Default Program per Category.
• Default Multi per Category.
• Master EQ settings.
• Global Mode parameters Velocity Map, View , Destination & Pedal overrides.

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Features of the Artis
The Front Panel

The Front Panel


All the controls for Artis, both musical and navigational, are on its front panel.

Artis7

Artis

1 Param/Channel buttons 11 Soft buttons


2 Five assignable switches 12 LCD display
3 Zone Mute/Volume buttons 13 LCD contrast adjust
4 Master EQ 14 Alpha Wheel
5 Volume slider 15 Mode buttons
6 Transpose buttons 16 Category buttons
7 Variation button 17 Program/Multi buttons
8 Pitch & Modulation wheels 18 User button
9 Nine programmable sliders 19 Previous/Next buttons
10 Save button 20 Favorites buttons

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Features of the Artis
Pitch and Modulation Wheels

Pitch and Modulation Wheels

Pitch Wheel
The Pitch Wheel is the left most of the two wheels. It is spring-loaded, such that its center
position is restored when it is not being used. That is because the Pitch Wheel is used for
pitch-bending notes—its “off ” position is in the center. Pushing the Pitch Wheel up bends
the pitches of all notes up. Pulling the Pitch Wheel down bends the pitches of all notes
down.
For some Programs the Pitch Wheel will not bend notes that are held by the sustain pedal.
This is how many Guitar and Bass Programs are configured, allowing played notes to be
bent over sustained notes. For User Multis, you can program the bend amount for the Pitch
Wheel using the Bend Range Down and Bend Range Up parameters on page 8-14

Modulation Wheel
The Modulation Wheel is the right most of the two wheels. Unlike the Pitch Wheel, the
Modulation Wheel is not spring loaded, and can be set to and left in any position between
fully up and fully down. Typically, the Modulation Wheel is assigned to a parameter that
alters some aspect of the sound (e.g., vibrato, filter depth) when changed.
When a KB3 Program is in use, the Modulation Wheel is assigned to control distortion.

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Real Time Control

Real Time Control

Sliders
The nine sliders on the left of the front panel are assigned to control different sound
parameters and effects for each Program. In Multi Mode, Sliders A-D default to controlling
volume for Zones 1-4. The sliders can also send MIDI continuous controller values to
external MIDI equipment.
In Program Mode, most programs have Slider A assigned to a filter or EQ parameter
in order to control brightness. In all Programs and most Multis, Slider I controls reverb
amount, while Slider H usually controls a second effect, such as delay/echo amount. The
remaining Sliders have different assignments depending on the selected Program/Multi. In
Program Mode you can press the INFO soft button to see a list of controllers and their
assignments.
If you select a KB3 Program, the nine sliders act like tonewheel organ drawbars. The
labeling below the sliders applies to the KB3 Programs indicating the drawbar registers that
are modified by the slider.
For KB3 Programs, the sliders operate in a similar way to a Hammond organ, i.e. pulling the
slider towards you increases the drawbar amount. For standard Programs the sliders have the
minimum value when they are towards the player and maximum value when they are pushed
away from the player.

Zone Mute/Volume Buttons

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Real Time Control
Zones are the independent regions of the keyboard that make up a Multi, for additional
information see About Zones on page 7-6.
Pressing a Zone button will mute or unmute the Zone. An active/unmuted Zone button has
a lit green LED. The LED of an inactive/muted Zone button is not lit.

Switches
In Program Mode, the five Switch buttons are pre-assigned to change the sound in different
ways, for example enabling layers or effects.
In Multi Mode, you can assign the Switch buttons to control Program and effects
parameters, or send MIDI CC messages to external equipment.
The Switch Button LEDs illuminate red when the switch is active.

Foot Switches and Controllers


The Artis has sophisticated Pedal controller options allowing up to 4 Switch Pedals or up to
2 Half Damper Pedals as well as a Continous Controller Pedal to be connected. By default
the Switch Pedals control SW1a - Sustain, SW1b - Sostenuto, SW2a - Sostenuto and SW2b -
Soft. The CC Pedal control expression by default.
All of these Pedals can be reassigned in Global Mode to a range of different parameters,
that will work in Program Mode and act as defaults in Multi Mode.

KB3 Buttons
For KB3 Programs, these buttons manipulate the KB3 sound, as per the blue labels below
the button. When the LED of the button is red, the KB3 function is active.

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Transpose & Variation Buttons

Transpose & Variation Buttons


The Transpose and Variation buttons are located at the very end of the left side of the Artis
keyboard, just above the Pitch & Modulation Wheels.
On the Artis7, the Transpose buttons are located to the left of the LCD display beside the
Soft buttons. The Variation button is located just above the Modulation Wheel.

Transpose
The Transpose buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the Artis
keyboard in semitones (ST), also known as half steps. This is a convenient way to change
the key of a song without learning to play it in a different key. The Transpose buttons are
located to the left of the keyboard, above the Pitch and Mod Wheels. The Transpose buttons
also transpose MIDI notes sent to the USB and MIDI out ports.
Press the Transpose - or + buttons to transpose the Artis keyboard down or up by one
semitone. The top line of the display shows the current transposition value. Pressing both
Transpose - and + simultaneously will reset the transposition to 0. To transpose up and
down by octave intervals (12 ST), press the Octav- and Octav+ soft buttons underneath the
display.
The maximum transposition value possible is +/–36 semitones.
The LEDs of the Transpose buttons indicate whether the current Program is transposed
up (Transpose + LED is lit) or transposed down (Transpose – LED is lit). When there is no
transposition, neither Transpose button is lit.

Variation
The Variation Button is a MIDI controller (default MIDI CC#29) that is programmed in
most Programs to modify the sound, such as adding a pad sound, changing the effects or
some other variation suited to changing with a switch.
For KB3 programs, the Variation Button controls the Rotary Speaker speed, switching
between fast and slow.

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Master EQ

Master EQ
The Master EQ allows you to have realtime control over the frequency response of all audio
generated in either Program or Multi Modes. When the Master EQ On/Off button is “On”,
the rotary knobs can change the high , middle & low frequencies of the audio.
If the LED on the Master EQ On/Off button is lit, this indicates that the Master EQ
section is now “on”.
The HI & LOW EQ’s are shelving type filters, and the MID has an adjustable center
frequency with a range of approximately 2 octaves up and down centered around
approximately 1.4 kHz

Frequency Gain
HI ~6.6 kHz -24dB to +15dB
MID* ~1.4 kHz -24dB to +15dB
LOW 98 Hz -24dB to +15dB

* center of range

When the Master EQ is on, the audio signal flows as per the diagram above. When it is off,
the signal flows as per the digram below.

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Features of the Artis
Save Button

Save Button
The Save button is located beneath the “Save” label on the left side of the LCD screen.

In Program Mode, pressing the Save button saves the current position of the sliders,
switches and wheels as a User Program. (See Save and Delete User Programs on page 6-18.)
In Multi Mode, pressing the Save button saves a copy of the current Multi. The copy is
saved with the states of the Multi Zone Mute buttons but does not include the current state
of the physical controllers (i.e. moved Sliders, Mod Whel etc.). Other controller states can
be edited in Multi Edit Mode. See Save and Delete User Multis on page 7-12.
The Save button’s LED is illuminated once you have made changes to the current Program
or Multi to indicate that the Program or Multi has changed.

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Features of the Artis
Audio In

Audio In
On the back panel of the Artis you will find a 1/8” sized stereo audio jack labelled AUDIO
IN.

You can plug your MP3 player into theArtis and play along with the recorded music. There
is no volume control for the Audio Input on the Artis itself, so you should control the mix
volume of the Audio Input from the MP3 player itself.

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Features of the Artis
Mode Buttons

Mode Buttons
The Mode buttons are located beneath the “Mode” label on the right side of the Artis front
panel.

Program Button
Pressing the Program button enters Program Mode (described in Program Mode on page
5-1 and, in further detail, in Program Mode on page 6-1). In Program Mode, you can
select and play different sounds (or “Programs”). This button’s LED is illuminated when you
are in Program Mode. Program Mode is the default Mode­— the Artis always boots up in
this Mode.

Multi Button
Pressing the Multi button enters Multi Mode (described in Multi Mode on page 5-2 and,
in further detail, in Multi Mode on page 7-1). In Multi Mode, you can select different
configurations of Programs, controller assignments, and MIDI channel assignments.
This button’s LED is illuminated when you are in Multi Mode.

Global Button
Pressing the Global button enters Global Mode (described in Global Mode on page
5-2 and, in further detail, in Global Mode on page 9-1). In Global Mode, you can edit
parameters that control the overall behavior of the Artis. These parameters include tuning,
transposition and velocity. Additionally, you can save or load user Programs and Multis to
and from a computer connected to the Artis via USB as well as perform a Hard/Soft Reset.
This button’s LED is illuminated when you are in Global Mode.

CAUTION: Performing a Hard Reset will erase ALL User Program and
User Multis, and will reset Global settings to a factory state.

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Navigation

Navigation
The navigation section of the Artis front panel includes the LCD display, Previous & Next
buttons, Param / Channel buttons, and the Alpha Wheel.
The Display Contrast knob is easily located, above the Alpha Wheel.

The LCD Display


In Program and Multi Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, MIDI
transposition, Category name (with Program number of that Category) and MIDI channel
(Program Mode only). The middle line in large text shows the current Program or Multi ID
number and name.
In Multi Edit Mode, the top line of the display shows the current mode, page name,
Zone number (except for the Common Page, which is common to all Zones), the current
parameter number and the total number of available parameters.
In Global Mode, the top line of the display shows the current mode and page name.
The bottom line of the display shows the names of the Soft Buttons for the current page.

Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons


Use the Previous and Next buttons to scroll through the list of values for the currently
selected parameter. Pressing both the Previous and Next buttons simultaneously is referred
to as the Value Jump double button press. Depending on the selected parameter, Value Jump
can select the next Category default Program/Multi, jump to commonly used values, and
reset parameters to default values. For more information, see Value Jump on page 3-14.

Param / Channel Buttons


In Program Mode, pressing the Param / Channel Up button will change the MIDI transmit
channel from the current channel to the next one; pressing the Param / Channel Down
button will change the MIDI transmit channel from the current channel to the previous one.

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Navigation
When the highest or lowest MIDI transmit channel is reached, the list will wrap back to the
last or first MIDI transit channel respectively. The top line of the display shows the current
MIDI transmit channel.
In the other Modes—Multi Edit & Global—pressing the Param / Channel buttons will
scroll through the parameter list for the current Mode.

NOTE : The Param / Channel buttons are not used in Multi Mode.

Alpha Wheel
Use the Alpha Wheel to scroll through the list of values for the currently selected
parameter—turning the Alpha Wheel counter-clockwise will select the previous value and
turning the Alpha Wheel clockwise will select the next value.You can turn the Alpha Wheel
slowly to change the value by one increment or turn it quickly to jump several increments.

Display Contrast Knob


You can adjust the display contrast by turning this small potentiometer knob.

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Features of the Artis
Sound Select

Sound Select
The Sound Select section allows you to quickly and easily get access to sounds in either
Program or Multi Modes. You select the Category of sound you want, then via the Program
/ Multi select any of the 16 sounds in that Category.

CATEGORY
The Artis makes it easy to select sounds by instrument type. The 16 Category buttons are
clearly labelled for you to choose easily. If a Category button is lit, you are currently in that
selected Category.

PROGRAM / MULTI
When a Category has been selected in Program or Multi Mode, you can select any of the 16
sounds of that Category. The Program/Multi buttons are numbered from 1 to 16 to make
the selection easy.
The white print on each of these buttons indicates their secondary alphanumeric functions
when used for data entry.

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Features of the Artis
KB3 LED

KB3 LED
The KB3 LED is on the right side of the Assignable Switches.
If the currently selected Program is a KB3 program, the KB3 button’s LED is lit. This
indicates that the front panel KB3 controls (printed in blue) are active.

Double Button Presses


Several pairs of the buttons on the Artis have timesaving secondary functions when pressed
simultaneously—think of them as keyboard shortcuts. For convenience of reference,
descriptions of all of the double-button press functions appear below.

Value Jump
In Program Mode, the Value Jump double button press selects the first Program of each
Category, as well as the Category Default Program of each Category (if a Category Default
Program has been set).
For more information on choosing a new Category Default Program, see Choosing
Category Default Programs on page 6-6.

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Features of the Artis
Double Button Presses
In Multi Mode, the Value Jump double button press selects the first Multi of each Category,
as well as the Category Default Multi of each Category (if a Category Default Multi has
been set).
In Multi Edit Mode, pressing the Value Jump double button press resets the current
parameter to its default value, or jumps between multiple useful values.

Parameter Jump
In Multi Edit Mode, pressing both the Param / Channel Up and the Param / Channel Down
buttons simultaneously will jump to a specific parameter depending on the currently selected
page.
In Program Mode, pressing the Parameter Jump double button press allows you to change
the current MIDI channel by using the Program/Multi Select buttons.
On the Global Mode MASTER and MIDI pages, pressing the Parameter Jump double
button press jumps to selecting the first parameter in the list.

Reset Transposition
Pressing both Transpose + and Transpose – , or Octave + and Octave - (Soft Buttons)
simultaneously will restore the current Program or Multi to having no transposition.

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Features of the Artis
Double Button Presses

MIDI Program Change


Pressing the 9 & 10 Program/Multi buttons enters the MIDI Program Change Function
Page (described in further detail page 5-4). With the MIDI Program Change Function,
you can send a MIDI Program Change message to any sound module in a MIDI chain
connected to the Artis.

A label below the 9 & 10 Program/Multi buttons indicates the MIDI program change
double button press.

Program Demo
In Program Mode only, pressing the 11 & 12 Program/Multi buttons performs the Program
Demo Function. The Program Demo Function plays the Demo Song for the currently
selected Program.
If you press these buttons from any other Mode, the display will give you a message
indicating you are not in Program Mode. Press the Cancel soft button to exit the Program
Demo.

A label below the 11 & 12 Program/Multi buttons indicates the Program Demo double
button press.

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Features of the Artis
Double Button Presses

Demo
Pressing the 13 & 14 Program/Multi buttons performs the Demo Function (described in
further detail in Demo Function on page 5-6). With the Demo Function selected, you can
hear a demonstration Song that showcases many of the features of Artis.

A label below the 13 & 14 Program/Multi buttons indicates the Demo double button press.

Panic
Pressing the 15 & 16 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously deactivates all sounding notes
and control messages and sends an “all notes off ” message and an “all controllers off ”
message on all 16 MIDI channels.

A label below the 15 & 16 Program/Multi buttons indicates the Panic double button press.

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Features of the Artis
Double Button Presses

Assign
Assign is the secondary function of the Enter button.

The Assign symbol will be shown in the display next to parameters that can be selected with
Assign.

Pressing a key, switch, or moving a controller while holding down the Enter button will
perform Assign in the following cases.

Enter + Zone (1–4) Button


In Multi Edit Mode, holding the Enter button and pressing a Multi Zone Mute button will
jump to selecting that Zone. The currently selected Zone number can be seen on the top line
of the page.

Enter + Controller
In Multi Edit Mode, holding the Enter button and moving a controller (a Slider, Switch
button, Mod Wheel or Pedal) will jump to selecting the destination parameter of that
controller in the current Zone. This allows you to quickly assign a controller to a destination.
In Multi Edit Mode, holding the Enter button and moving the Pitch Wheel up or down
will jump to selecting the Bend Range Up or Bend Range Down parameters of the current
Zone.

Enter + Key
In Split Mode with the Split Key parameter selected, hold the Enter button and strike a key
to select the Split Key.
In Multi Edit Mode with the Low Key or High Key parameter selected, hold the Enter
button and strike a key to select the Low Key or High Key.

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Terminology


Chapter 4
Terminology
This chapter provides definitions and descriptions for all of the Artis-specific terms used in
this manual. Some of the terms are also used by other manufacturers.
Since there are no standard definitions for some of these terms, they are described here to
avoid confusion. All of these terms appear with the first letter capitalized as proper nouns
in this manual to make it easy to distinguish between the generic term and the Artis specific
term.
In addition to the terms below, and to avoid confusion, any Artis specific feature, connector
or control will have the first letter capitalized to distinguish it from the generic term.

Program A Program is an instrument sound that plays on a MIDI


channel. The sound of each Program can be modified
by parameters that are assigned to the controllers (Sliders,
Switch buttons, Mod Wheel, and Pedals).
See Program Mode on page 6-1 for more information on
Programs.

Multi A Multi allows up to 4 instrument sounds (Programs) to be


played from the keyboard at once. A Multi has 4 Zones,
each with its own keyboard range, Program, MIDI channel,
and controller assignments.
See Multi Mode on page 7-1 for more information on
Multis.

4-1
Terminology


KB3 Kurzweil’s organ modelling simulation of the original


Hammond B3 with Leslie rotary speaker emulation.

Zone A keyboard region of a Multi that has its own Program,


MIDI channel, and controller assignments.
See About Zones on page 7-6 for more information on
Zones.

Split A Split is a Multi containing at least two Zones that have


keyboard ranges that don’t overlap. This allows different
keyboard ranges to play different instrument sounds.
See The Split Function on page 7-8 for more information
on Splits.

Layer A Layer is a Multi containing at least two Zones that have


overlapping keyboard ranges. This allows a single keyboard
range to play multiple instrument sounds.
See The Layer Function on page 7-10 for more information
on Layers.

MIDI Bank A group of 128 Programs that can be navigated by MIDI


compatible software or hardware.

Mode An operating status with a unique group of operations.


See The Operating Modes on page 5-1 for more
information on Modes.

Pressure Pressure applied to keys after a note is struck. It is also


known as aftertouch, channel pressure or mono pressure in
other keyboards.

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Terminology


Hard Reset A process that returns Artis back to a Factory state. All
User Programs & User Multis are erased. All Global Mode
parameters are reset back to their default settings as well.

Soft Reset A process that resets all Global Mode parameters to their
default factory settings. User Programs & User Multis are
not erased.

Object Anything that can be named, saved, deleted, or edited (i.e., a


Program or a Multi).

KUF file KUF (Kurzweil Unified File) file is a special file that has
the objects and operating system combined that is used to
update the Artis.

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Terminology


4-4
The Operating Modes
Program Mode

Chapter 5
The Operating Modes
This chapter will help familiarize you with the operating Modes of the Artis.
Each of the four Modes (Program, Multi, Multi Edit, Global) has its own individual chapter.
The four Functions (Split, Layer, MIDI Program Change, and Demo) are described in this
chapter in Functions on page 5-3.

Program Mode
Program Mode is the default Mode for the Artis.
In Program Mode, instrument sounds (Programs) can be selected and played. The sound
of each Program can be modified by parameters that are assigned to the controllers (Sliders,
Switch buttons, Mod Wheel, and Pedals). Modified Programs can be saved as User Programs
by pressing the Save button.
To enter Program Mode from another Mode, press the Program Mode button.

For more detailed information on Program Mode, see Program Mode on page 6-1.

5-1
The Operating Modes
Multi Mode

Multi Mode
Multi Mode allows you to select and play Multis.
A Multi allows up to 4 instrument sounds (Programs) to be played from the keyboard at
once. A Multi has four Zones, each with its own keyboard range, Program, MIDI channel,
and controller assignments. To enter Multi Mode from another Mode, press the Multi Mode
button.

For more detailed information on Multi Mode, see Multi Mode on page 7-1.

Global Mode

CAUTION: THIS MODE CONTAINS CERTAIN OPERATIONS THAT


CANNOT BE UNDONE. Read Global Mode on page 9-1

Global Mode allows you to edit global parameters and MIDI settings, load and save User
Programs and Multis, or restore factory defaults with a hard reset. To enter Global Mode
from another Mode, press the Global Mode button.

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The Operating Modes
Functions

Functions
In addition to the four primary Modes, there are five Functions. Some Functions are
available through dedicated buttons, others are available as Soft Buttons accessed via the
buttons under the LCD screen. These Functions are not as complex as the primary Modes
and are described below.

The Split Function


Pressing the Split Soft Button while in either Program or Multi Mode performs the Split
Function. The Split Function allows you to split Programs and Multis such that keys in one
region of the keyboard produce different sounds than another region.

Creating Splits in Program Mode is slightly different from creating Splits in Multi Mode. See
The Split Function on page 6-9 (for Splits in Program Mode) and The Split Function on
page 7-8 (for Splits in Multi Mode).

The Layer Function


Pressing the Layer Soft Button while in either Program or Multi Mode performs the Layer
Function. The Layer Function allows you to layer Programs and Multis such that more than
one sound can be produced by striking one key.

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The Operating Modes
Functions
Creating Layers in Program Mode is slightly different from creating Layers in Multi Mode.
See The Layer Function on page 5-3 (for Layers in Program Mode) and The Layer
Function on page 7-10 (for Layers in Multi Mode).

MIDI Program Change Function


Pressing both the 9 & 10 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously takes you to the MIDI
Program Change Function page.

With this Function, you can use a MIDI or USB cable to send a MIDI Program Change
message to an external sound module or computer software. MIDI Program Change
messages allow you to use the Artis to change presets on other MIDI equipment. Doing so
will not affect the local sound (that is, it will not affect the currently selected Program on the
Artis). Your external MIDI device may have program change receive settings to configure.

5-4
The Operating Modes
Functions
The MIDI Program Change Function has three pages, PROG (Program), PCH (MIDI
Program), and BANK (MIDI Bank). Use the PROG, PCH, or BANK soft buttons to
access each page. By default the Program page is selected when entering the MIDI Program
Change Function. Use the Param/Channel buttons to the left of the display to change the
MIDI channel that you wish to send a program change to (MIDI channel is shown in the
top right of the display).

PROG (Program)
Use the Program page if you wish to send a program change message to another Artis, or to
a sound module that has programs starting at Program 1 that are not organized into banks
each numbered 1 - 128. Press the PROG soft button if you are not already viewing the
Program page.
Use the numbers printed on the Program/Multi buttons to enter a Program number, then
press the Enter button. Press the SEND soft button to send the MIDI program change,
or press the Cancel soft button to return to the previous Mode. After the Program Change
is sent, the Artis will return to the previous Mode. On the Program page you can enter
Program numbers from 1 to 2,097,152—this seemingly random number comes from the
fact that, by the MIDI Specification, you can send Program messages for up to 16,384 MIDI
Banks (0–16,383), each containing up to 128 Programs.

PCH (MIDI Program) & BANK (MIDI Bank)


Use the MIDI Program and MIDI Bank pages if you wish to send a program change
message to a sound module that has Programs organized in MIDI Banks of 128 Programs.
Follow these steps:
1. Press the PCH soft button to go to the MIDI Program page. Use the numbers printed on
the Program/Multi buttons to enter a Program number, then press the Enter button. (If the
Programs on your connected sound module are organized with each Program number being
between 1 and 128, then first subtract 1 from the desired Program number before pressing
the Enter button.)
2. Press the BANK soft button to go to the MIDI Bank page. Use the numbers printed on
the Program/Multi buttons to enter a Bank number, then press the Enter button.
3. Press the SEND soft button to send the MIDI program change, or press the Cancel soft
button to return to the previous Mode. After the Program Change is sent, the Artis will
return to the previous Mode.

5-5
The Operating Modes
Functions

Demo Function
Pressing the 13 & 14 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously performs the Demo Function.

Use the Demo Function to play built-in Demo Songs designed to demonstrate the
capabilities of the Artis.
While using the Demo Function, the top line of the display shows the text “Demo”, the
Demo number, and the total number of available Demos. The center of the display shows
the ID number and name of selected Demo Song. Use the Alpha Wheel, Value buttons or
the Param/Channel Up or Down buttons to select another demo from the list. The 13 & 14
Program/Multi button LEDs blink when using the Demo Function.
Press the Cancel Soft Button to exit the Demo Function.

Program Demo Function


Pressing the 11 & 12 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously performs the Program Demo
Function.

In Program Mode, use the Program Demo Function to play a built-in Demo Song that
demonstrates the selected Program. The 11 & 12 Program/Multi button LEDs blink when
using the Program Demo Function.
Press the Cancel soft button to exit the Program Demo Function.
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The Operating Modes
Multi Edit Mode

Multi Edit Mode


Multi Edit Mode allows you to edit pre-existing Multis.
To enter Multi Edit Mode press the Edit Soft Button while in Multi Mode.

For more detailed information on Multi Edit Mode, see Multi Edit Mode on page 5-7.

5-7
The Operating Modes
Multi Edit Mode

5-8
Program Mode
About Program Mode

Chapter 6
Program Mode
This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of Program Mode.
Programs are essentially the different sounds of a MIDI instrument—they are preset
instrument sounds equivalent to the “patches,” “presets,” or “voices” that you find on other
keyboards.

About Program Mode


Program Mode is the default Mode of the Artis. It will always boot up in this Mode.
To enter Program Mode from another Mode, press the Program Mode button. While you
are in Program Mode, the Program button’s LED is illuminated.
The Artis starts up with the default Program in the Piano1 category selected, either Program
1 (factory default) or a Program you pick as a Category Default Favorite for the Piano1
category, see Choosing Category Default Programs on page 6-6.
If you enter Program Mode from another Mode, the current Program will be the last
selected Program on the current MIDI Channel.

6-1
Program Mode
Selecting Programs

Selecting Programs
The Artis features two Program Banks, one of which contains 256 factory Programs, and
the other Bank is reserved for up to 256 User Programs. Both the factory and User Banks
are split into 16 categories of 16 Programs each.
When you are in Program Mode, there are a few ways to select Programs.
• To select a Program in the current Category, press the relevant Program/Multi
button.
• To select a Program in a different Category, press the Category button of choice and
then a Program/Multi button to select from the 16 Programs in the Category.
• To select the default Program from a Category, simply press the relevant Category
Button.
• Choosing a Program in the user Categories, while in the factory Categories, or
choosing a Program in a factory Category while in a user Category, requires pressing
the User button, followed by a Category button and then a Program/Multi button.
• The Alpha Wheel and the Next and Previous buttons allow you to advance through
the Programs one at a time. When you reach the end of the Category, advancing
further will go the the next Category.
• If a Program is assigned to a Favorite Button, pressing that button will go directly to
the assigned Program.

Program Demo
If you want to quickly hear what a Program sounds like, try the Program Demo Function.

In Program Mode only, pressing the 11 & 12 Program/Multi buttons performs the Program
Demo Function. The Program Demo Function plays a Demo Song for the currently selected
Program.

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Program Mode
Selecting Programs

Press the Cancel soft button to exit Program Demo.


If you try to use the Program Demo Function from any other Mode, the display shows the
“Switch to Program Mode first” message.

The Display
In Program Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, MIDI transposition,
Category and MIDI Channel. The Program ID number and name are displayed in the center
of the display, and the Soft Buttons are displayed along the bottom line.
Factory Program Categories on the top line correspond with the labels above of the
Category Buttons. For User Programs, the Categories are labelled User 1, User 2 ... User 16.

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Program Mode
Selecting Programs
Pop Up Messages
Some actions cause the display to show pop up messages. After a short time the display
returns to show the current Program.

Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons
Use the Alpha Wheel or the Previous (-) and Next (+) buttons, to the right of the display
below the Alpha Wheel, to change the current Program. Turning the Alpha Wheel counter-
clockwise or pressing the Previous button will select the previous Program and turning the
Alpha Wheel clockwise or pressing the Next button will select the next Program. When
the highest or lowest Program is reached, the list will wrap back to the last or first Program
respectively.
When scrolling through the Program list, the list moves through each Category, both factory
and User.

Value Jump Buttons


In Program Mode, the Value Jump double button press selects the first Program of each
Category, as well as the Category Default Program of each Category (if a Category Default
Program has been set).
For more information on choosing a new Category Default Program for each Category, see
Choosing Category Default Programs on page 6-6.

If the User button is selected, Value Jump works the same way.

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Program Mode
Selecting Programs

Category & Program/Multi Buttons


The Category buttons allow you to select Programs by instrument type simply by pressing
a button. You can select one Category button at a time and the current Category button’s
LED is lit.

Each Category contains 16 Programs of a single instrument type. First select the Category
you want, then select one of the 16 Programs by pressing any of the Program/Multi buttons
numbered from 1 to 16.
You can also press one of the instrument Category buttons, then turn the Alpha Wheel
clockwise or press the Next button to advance to the next Program in the Category. When
you reach the end of a Category, the Artis automatically advances to the beginning of the
next Category. This will also work in reverse if you turn the Alpha Wheel counter-clockwise
or press the Previous button. In this case when you reach the beginning of a Category, Artis
automatically advances to the end of the previous Category. The 16 User Categories come
after the factory ones, but only non-empty programs can be selected this way.

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Program Mode
Selecting Programs

Choosing Category Default Programs


You can choose a “Category default program” from each Category that will be recalled each
time you press that Category’s button. To save a Category default program, first select a
Program using any Program select method (Alpha wheel, Previous/Next buttons, Category
buttons, Program/Multi buttons). A Category button for the current Category will have a
lit LED. Next, press and hold the currently lit Category button until the display shows the
message “Category default program saved.” The Category default program has now been
successfully saved.

You can only save a Program as a Category default for the Category that it belongs to. If you
try to save a Category default program to a different Category, you will see the following pop
up message in the display.

6-6
Program Mode
Selecting Programs

Choosing Favorites
You can save ten Favorite Programs (or Multis) from any Category to the ten Favorite
Buttons beneath the display. Once saved, these favorite Programs can be recalled from
any Mode with a single button press. To save the currently selected Program to a Favorite
Button, press and hold a Favorite Button until the display shows the message “Program
saved to favorite button.

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Program Mode
Transposition

Transposition
The Transpose buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the Artis
keyboard in semitones (ST), also known as half steps. This is a convenient way to change
the key of a song without learning to play it in a different key. The Transpose buttons are
located to the left of the keyboard, above the Pitch and Mod Wheels. The Transpose buttons
also transpose MIDI notes sent to the USB and MIDI out ports.
Press the Transpose - or + buttons to transpose the Artis keyboard down or up by one
semitone. The top line of the display shows the current transposition value. Pressing both
Transpose - and + simultaneously will reset the transposition to 0. To transpose up and
down by octave intervals (12 ST), press the Octav- and Octav+ soft buttons underneath the
display.

The maximum transposition value possible is +/–36 semitones.


The LEDs of the Transpose buttons indicate whether the current Program is transposed
up (Transpose + LED is lit) or transposed down (Transpose – LED is lit). When there is no
transposition, neither Transpose button is lit.

6-8
Program Mode
Parameter Assignments

Parameter Assignments
In Program Mode, each Program has factory set Program and Effect parameters assigned
to physical controllers (Sliders, Switch buttons, Mod Wheel, and Pedals). A parameter
assignment can modify an instrument sound during a performance to add variation or
expression. Moving a controller changes the value of the parameter. Any time you do this,
the display shows the Controller name, assigned parameter, and value. In Program Mode you
can also press the INFO soft button to see a list of controllers and assignments.
For most programs, Slider A is assigned to a filter or EQ parameter in order to control
brightness. Slider I controls reverb amount in all Programs, while Slider H usually controls a
second effect, such as delay/echo amount. The Variation button often enables an effect or
additional Program layer. The remaining controls have different assignments depending on
the selected Program.
If you make changes to the current Program using any of the controllers, the Save button’s
LED lights to indicate that a change has been made to that Program. For more information
on the Save button, see Save and Delete User Programs on page 6-18.

6-9
Program Mode
The Split Function

The Split Function


Pressing the Split soft button while in Program Mode will perform the Split Function. The
Split Function allows you to split Programs such that keys in one region of the keyboard
produce different sounds than another region.

When you create a Split in Program Mode, you are in fact creating a Multi with two active
Zones (see Multi Mode on page 7-1, for more information on Multis). As previously
described, Multis are configurations of four Zones, each of which may have its own
Program and controller assignments.
The Split Function is convenient, as you do not need to use Multi Edit Mode to configure
Zone key ranges, Programs, and volumes. You can simply hit the Split button, and the Artis
automatically creates a Multi with two active Zones. The Program you were using in Program
Mode is used in the right hand of the Split as the Program for Zone 1. After this you can
choose a “Split Program” that will be used in the left hand of the Split as the Program for
Zone 2.
Once you have saved your Split as a Multi, you can continue to add Split or Layer Zones
to the Multi until you reach the maximum of four active Zones. The Artis will display a
message if you have already reached the maximum of four active Zones (see Multi Mode on
page 7-1, for more information on Multis).

6-10
Program Mode
The Split Function

There are four parameters (described below) that determine the behavior of the Split. Press
one of the four soft buttons on the bottom left of the display to access each of the Split
parameters.

Prog (Split Program)


Press the PROG soft button to change the Prog (Split Program) parameter. The Prog
parameter determines the Program for the left-hand side of the Split, also known as the
“Split Program”. Initially the last used Split Program will be selected, or the default Split
Program (210 Motown Bass) if this is the first time using the Split Function since power-up.
Choose a Split Program using the Category and Program/Multi buttons, the Alpha Wheel,
or the Previous/Next buttons.

Vol (Split Volume)


Press the VOLUME soft button to change the Vol (Split Volume) parameter. This parameter
determines the volumes of the left and right-hand Programs. By default, the Split Volume
is set to 0, which results in both Programs having the same volume. When set to a positive
number, the volume for the right hand Program is decreased. When set to a negative
number, the volume for the left hand Program is decreased. To set the Split Volume, use the
Alpha Wheel, Previous/Next buttons, or enter a number using the numbers printed on the
Program/Multi buttons followed by pressing the Enter button. Split Volume can be set to
any number between -127 and 127. Pressing the Value Jump button pair (Previous & Next)
resets the volume to 0.

6-11
Program Mode
The Split Function
Key (Split Key)
Press the KEY soft button to change the Key (Split Key) parameter. This parameter sets
the keyboard key that will be the boundary between the left and right hand Programs on the
keyboard. The selected key will be the highest note for the left-hand Split Program. All keys
higher than the Split Key will play the right-hand Program. By default, the Split Key is set to
B3. The Split Key can be selected using Assign , by holding down the Enter button and
then striking the desired key on the keyboard. The Split Key can also be selected by using the
Alpha Wheel, Previous/Next buttons, or by entering a number using the numbers printed
on the Program/Multi buttons. Split Key can be set to any key between A0 and C8.

Transpose (Split Transposition)


Press the XPOSE soft button to change the Transpose (Split Transposition) parameter.
This parameter allows you to transpose the left-hand Split Program in octaves so that you
can play it in higher or lower octaves. Use the Alpha Wheel or Previous/Next buttons to
set the Transpose value. Transpose can be set to -24, -12, 0, 12, and 24. By default, Split
Transposition is set to +12.

Saving a Split
After setting the Split parameters, the Split can be saved as a Multi so that it can easily be
recalled in Multi Mode. Press the Save button to the left of the display to begin the saving
process.
See Save & Delete User Multis (page 7-12) in the Multi Mode Chapter for details on saving.
Once you have saved your Split as a Multi, you can continue to add Split or Layer Zones to
the Multi until you reach the maximum of four active Zones.
See the Split Function (page 7-8) and The Layer Function (page 7-10) in the Multi Mode
Chapter. Also, once you have saved your Split as a Multi, you can edit controller assignments
and other Multi parameters in Multi Edit Mode (see Multi Edit Mode on page 8-1 for
details)

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Program Mode
The Layer Function

The Layer Function


Pressing the Layer soft button while in Program Mode will perform the Layer Function. The
Layer Function allows you to layer Programs and Multis such that more than one sound can
be produced by striking one key.

When you create a Layer in Program Mode, you are in fact creating a Multi with two active
Zones (see Multi Mode on page 7-1, for more information on Multis). As previously
described, Multis are configurations of four Zones, each of which may have its own
Program and controller assignments.
The Layer Function is convenient, as you do not need to use Multi Edit Mode to configure
Zone key ranges, Programs, and volumes. You can simply hit the Layer button, and the Artis
automatically creates a Multi with two active Zones. The Program you were using in Program
Mode is used as the Program for Zone 1. After this you can choose a “Layer Program” that
will be used as the Program for Zone 2.
Once you have saved your Layer as a Multi, you can continue to add Layer or Split Zones
in Multi Mode until you reach the maximum of four active Zones. The Artis will display a
message when you have reached the maximum of four active Zones (see Multi Mode on
page 7-1, for more information on Multis)

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Program Mode
The Layer Function

There are three parameters (described below) that determine the behavior of the Layer.
Press one of the three soft buttons on the bottom left of the display to access each of the
Layer parameters.

Prog (Layer Program)


Press the PROG soft button to change the Prog (Layer Program) parameter. The Prog
parameter determines the “Layer Program” that will be layered on top of the Program you
were using in Program Mode. Initially the last used Layer Program will be selected, or the
default Layer Program (192 Add a Pad 2) if this is the first time using the Layer Function
since power-up. Choose a Layer Program using the Category and Program/Multi buttons,
the Alpha Wheel, or the Previous/Next buttons.

Vol (Layer Volume)


Press the VOLUME soft button to change the Vol (Layer Volume) parameter. This
parameter determines the volumes of the Program from Program Mode and the Layer
Program. By default, the Layer Volume is set to 0, which results in both Programs having the
same volume. When set to a positive number, the volume for the Program from Program
Mode is decreased. When set to a negative number, the volume for the Layer Program is
decreased. To set the Layer Volume, use the Alpha Wheel, Previous/Next buttons, or enter a
number using the numbers printed on the Program/Multi buttons followed by pressing the
Enter button. Layer Volume can be set to any number between -127 and 127. Pressing the
Value Jump button pair (Previous & Next) resets the volume to 0.

Transpose (Layer Transposition)


Press the XPOSE soft button to change the Transpose (Layer Transposition) parameter.
This parameter allows you to transpose the Layer Program in octaves so that it sounds
octaves higher or lower than the other Program you are layering on top of. Use the Alpha
Wheel or Previous/Next buttons to set the Transpose value. Transpose can be set to -24,
-12, 0, 12, and 24. By default, Layer Transposition is set to 0.

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Program Mode
The Layer Function

Saving a Layer
After setting the Layer parameters, the Layer can be saved as a Multi so that it can easily be
recalled in Multi Mode. Press the Save button to the left of the display to begin the saving
process. See Save & Delete User Multis (page 7-12) in the Multi Mode Chapter for details on
saving.
Once you have saved your Layer as a Multi, you can continue to add Split or Layer Zones to
the Multi until you reach the maximum of four active Zones. See the Split Function (page
7-8) and The Layer Function (page 7-10) in the Multi Mode Chapter. Also, once you have
saved your Layer as a Multi, you can edit controller assignments and other Multi parameters
in Multi Edit Mode (see Multi Edit Mode on page 8-1 for details).

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Program Mode
Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel

Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel


The current MIDI Transmit channel is shown on the right side of the top line of the display.
Press the Param/Channel Up or Down buttons to change the MIDI Transmit channel.

Pressing both Param/ Channel Up and Down at the same time will reset the current MIDI
Transmit channel to 1.

If a MIDI Channel is disabled, the Program name is shown with parenthesis and the
message “Channel disabled” on the line above.

MIDI Channels are enabled/disabled in Global Mode, see Channel Enable (ChanEn) on
page 9-10.

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Program Mode
Panic

Panic
Pressing the 15 and 16 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously deactivates all sounding
notes and resets controller values by sending an “All Notes Off ” message and a “Reset All
Controllers” message on all 16 MIDI channels.

6-17
Program Mode
Save & Delete User Programs

Save & Delete User Programs


If you make changes to the current Program using any of the controllers, the Save button’s
LED lights to indicate that a change has been made to that Program.

To save the changes you’ve made, press the Save button once. The Save button’s LED begins
to blink and it calls up the Save Dialog.
The display shows the first available ID number and the current Program name. You can
save Programs with ID numbers from 257 to 512. When you initially press the Save button,
the Artis always selects the next available unused ID number and displays the current
Program name.
In the Save Dialog, there are two parameters available which allow you to specify the ID
number and rename the Program. Use the first parameter to change the ID number and the
second to rename the Program.

Changing ID Numbers

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Program Mode
Save & Delete User Programs
To change the ID number press the ID soft button, turn the Alpha Wheel or use the Value
buttons to select the new ID number. You can also use the Category and Program/Multi
buttons to select an ID number, which is useful for organizing user Programs by Category.
To do this, first select a Category button, then select a Program/Multi button to select an ID
within that category.

Naming a User Program


To rename the Program, first press the Name soft button. You should see the following in
the display:

The display shows the current Program name. Program names can total 16 characters in
length. Use the letters and numbers printed on the Program/Multi buttons to enter the new
Program name.
Press the Previous or Next button to move the cursor. Press the +/- button to switch
between upper and lower case characters (all characters will be upper case until you press the
+/- button again).
Use the Space button to change the current character to a space, the Insert button to insert a
blank space (the selected character and all characters to the right will move one space to the
right), and the Delete button to delete the current character (all the characters to the right
will move one space to the left).

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Program Mode
Save & Delete User Programs

Saving a User Program


Press the Save button or Save soft button to complete the saving process, or press the
Cancel soft button to exit without saving. After successfully saving, the Program will be
selected in Program Mode in the User Bank. To find the Program again later, make sure to
press the User bank button under the Mode buttons.

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Program Mode
Save & Delete User Programs

Deleting User Programs


To delete a User Program, select the Program and press the DELETE soft button.

Press the Yes button to delete the Program, or No to cancel and exit.

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Program Mode
INFO

INFO

Press the INFO soft button to select the Program Info page.
The Program Info page shows a list of parameter assignments for the currently selected
Program. This is a list of Program and effects parameters that are assigned to be controlled
by the physical controllers of the Artis (Sliders, Pedals, Switches, Mod Wheel, etc.), or by
MIDI continuous controller messages sent from external MIDI equipment. Use the Param/
Channel buttons to the left of the display to scroll through the list. Press the Back soft
button to return to the Program Mode main page.

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Multi Mode
About Multi Mode

Chapter 7
Multi Mode
This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of Multi Mode.
Multis are configurations of four Zones (explained below in About Zones), each of which
may have its own Program, controller assignments, and MIDI transmit channel. A Zone can
also be configured to control an external sound module or computer software through a
MIDI or USB cable.

About Multi Mode


To enter Multi Mode from another Mode, press the Multi Mode button.

While you are in Multi Mode, the Multi button’s indicator LED is illuminated.
When you enter Multi Mode after powering on the Artis, the Category Default Multi in the
Piano1 Category will be selected, either Multi 1 (factory default) or a Multi you pick as a
Category Default Multi, see Choosing Category Default Multis on page 7-4.

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Multi Mode
Selecting Multis

Selecting Multis
When you are in Multi Mode, there a few ways to select Multis.
• To select any Multi in the current Category, press a Program/Multi Button.
• To select a Multi in a different Category, press the Category Button of choice and
then the Program/Multi Button to select from the 16 Multis in the Category.
• To select the Category Default Multi, simply press a Category Button.
• To switch between the Factory and User Multis, press the User Button, followed by a
Category button and then a Program/Multi button.
• The Alpha Wheel and the Next and Previous buttons allow you to advance through
the Multis one at a time. When you reach the end of the Category, advancing further
will go to the next Category.
• If a Multi is assigned to a Favorite Button, pressing that button will go directly to the
assigned Multi.

The Display
In Multi Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, MIDI transposition and
category. The body of the display shows the Multi ID number and name.
Factory Multi Categories on the top line correspond with the labels above of the Category
Buttons. For User Multis, the Categories are labelled User 1, User 2 ... User 16.

Pop Up Messages
Some actions cause the display to show pop up messages. After a short time the display
returns to show the current Multi.

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Multi Mode
Selecting Multis

Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons
Use the Alpha Wheel or the Value buttons, to the right of the display below the Alpha
Wheel, to change the current Multi. Turning the Alpha Wheel counter-clockwise or pressing
the Previous button will select the previous Multi and turning the Alpha Wheel clockwise
or pressing the Next button will select the next Multi. When the highest or lowest Multi is
reached, the list will wrap back to the last or first Multi respectively.

Value Jump Buttons


In Multi Mode, the Value Jump double button press selects the first Multi of each Category,
as well as the Category Default Multi of each Category (if a Category Default Multi has
been set). For more information on choosing a new Category Default Multi, see Choosing
Category Default Multis on page 7-4. If the User button is selected, Value Jump works the
same way.

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Multi Mode
Selecting Multis

Category & Program/Multi Buttons


The Category buttons allow you to select Multis by instrument type simply by pressing a
button. You can select one Category button at a time and the current Category button’s
LED is lit.

Each Category contains 16 Multis. First select the Category you want, then select one of the
16 Multis by pressing any of the Program/Multi buttons numbered from 1 to 16.

Choosing Category Default Multis


You can choose a “Category Default Multi” from each Category that will be recalled each
time you press that Category’s button. To save a Category Default Multi, first select a Multi
using any Multi select method (Alpha wheel, Previous/Next buttons, Category buttons,
Program/Multi buttons). A Category button for the current Category will have a lit LED.
Next, press and hold the currently lit Category button until the display shows the message
“Category default multi saved.” The Category default Multi has now been successfully saved.

You can save one Category Default Multi per Category button.

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Multi Mode
Selecting Multis

Choosing Favorites
You can save ten Favorite Multis (or Programs) from any Category to the ten Favorite
Buttons beneath the display. Once saved, these Favorite Multis can be recalled from any
Mode with a single button press. To save the currently selected Multi to a Favorite Button,
press and hold a Favorite Button until the display shows the message “Multi saved to favorite
button.”

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Multi Mode
About Zones

About Zones
Zones are the independent regions of the keyboard that make up a Multi.
A Multi has four Zones, each one having its own Program, controller assignments, and
MIDI transmit channel. Zones can be mutually exclusive regions of the keyboard, or
they can overlap. A Zone can also be configured to control an external sound module or
computer software through a MIDI or USB cable.

Muting Zones
Pressing a Zone button will mute or unmute the Zone. An active/unmuted Zone button has
a lit LED. The LED of an inactive/muted Zone button is not lit.

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Multi Mode
Transposition

Transposition
The Transpose buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the Artis
keyboard in semitones (ST), also known as half steps. This is a convenient way to change
the key of a song without learning to play it in a different key. The Transpose buttons are
located to the left of the keyboard, above the Pitch and Mod Wheels. The Transpose buttons
also transpose MIDI notes sent to the USB and MIDI out ports.
Press the Transpose - or + buttons to transpose the Artis keyboard down or up by one
semitone. The top line of the display shows the current transposition value. Pressing both
Transpose - and + simultaneously will reset the transposition to 0. To transpose up and
down by octave intervals (12 ST), press the Octav- and Octav+ soft buttons underneath the
display.

The maximum transposition value possible is +/–36 semitones.


The LEDs of the Transpose buttons indicate whether the current Multi is transposed up
(Transpose + LED is lit) or transposed down (Transpose – LED is lit). When there is no
transposition, neither Transpose button is lit.

NOTE : That the transposition is applied to all Programs in the


Zones within the Multi. The Zone layout on the keyboard however
still remains fixed.

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Multi Mode
The Split Function

The Split Function


Pressing the Split soft button while in Multi Mode performs the Split Function. The Split
Function allows you to split Multis such that keys in one region of the keyboard produce
different sounds than another region.

When you create a Split in a Multi, you are in fact activating a new Zone within the current
Multi. If the current Multi already has its maximum of four active Zones and you press the
Split Function soft button, then a message will appear on the display indicating that you
have reached the maximum of four active Zones. Once you have saved your Split, you can
continue to add Split or Layer Zones to the Multi until you reach the maximum of four
active Zones.
The Split Function is convenient, as you do not need to use Multi Edit Mode to configure
Zone key ranges, Programs, and volumes. You can simply press the Split button, and the
Artis automatically activates another Zone in the Multi for you. The previously active Zones
are used in the right hand of the Split. After this you can choose a “Split Program” that will
be used in the left hand of the Split as the Program for the newly activated Zone.
There are four parameters (described below) that determine the behavior of the Split. Press
one of the four soft buttons on the bottom left of the display to access each of the Split
parameters.

Prog (Split Program)


Press the PROG soft button to change the Prog (Split Program) parameter. The Prog
parameter determines the Program for the left-hand side of the Split, also known as the
“Split Program”.

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Multi Mode
The Layer Function
Initially the last used Split Program will be selected, or the default Split Program (210
Motown Bass) if this is the first time using the Split Function since power-up. Choose a Split
Program using the Category and Program/Multi buttons, the Alpha Wheel, or the Previous/
Next buttons.

Vol (Split Volume)


Press the VOLUME soft button to change the Vol (Split Volume) parameter. This parameter
determines the volumes of the left and right-hand Zones. By default, the Split Volume is
set to 0, which results in all Zones having the same volume. When set to a positive number,
the volume for the right hand Zone(s) is decreased. When set to a negative number, the
volume for the left hand Zone(s) is decreased. To set the Split Volume, use the Alpha Wheel,
Previous/Next buttons, or enter a number using the numbers printed on the Program/
Multi buttons followed by pressing the Enter button. Split Volume can be set to any number
between -127 and 127.
Pressing the Value Jump button pair (Previous & Next) resets the volume to 0.

Key (Split Key)


Press the KEY soft button to change the Key (Split Key) parameter. This parameter sets
the keyboard key that will be the boundary between the left and right hand Zones on the
keyboard. The selected key will be the highest note for the left-hand Split Program. All keys
higher than the Split Key will play the right-hand Zone(s). By default, the Split Key is set to
B3. The Split Key can be selected using Assign , by holding down the Enter button and
then striking the desired key on the keyboard. The Split Key can also be selected by using the
Alpha Wheel, Previous/Next buttons, or by entering a number using the numbers printed
on the Program/Multi buttons. Split Key can be set to any key between A0 and C8.
Transpose (Split Transposition)
Press the XPOSE soft button to change the Transpose (Split Transposition) parameter.
This parameter allows you to transpose the left-hand Split Program in octaves so that you
can play it in higher or lower octaves. Use the Alpha Wheel or Previous/Next buttons to
set the Transpose value. Transpose can be set to -24, -12, 0, 12, and 24. By default, Split
Transposition is set to +12.

Saving a Split
After setting the Split parameters, press the Save button to the left of the display to begin
the saving process. See Save & Delete User Multis (page 7-12) for details on saving. Once
you have saved your Split, you can continue to add Split or Layer Zones to the Multi until
you reach the maximum of four active Zones. Also, once you have saved your Split, you can
edit controller assignments and other Multi parameters in Multi Edit Mode (see Multi Edit
Mode on page 8-1 for details).

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Multi Mode
The Layer Function

The Layer Function


Pressing the Layer soft button while in Multi Mode performs the Layer Function. The Layer
Function allows you to layer Programs and Multis such that more than one sound can be
produced by striking one key.

When you create a Layer in a Multi, you are in fact activating a Zone within the current
Multi. If the current Multi already has its maximum of four active Zones and you press the
Layer Function soft button, then a message will appear on the display indicating that you
have reached the maximum of four active Zones. Once you have saved your Layer, you can
continue to add Layer or Split Zones to the Multi until you reach the maximum of four
active Zones.
The Layer Function is convenient, as you do not need to use Multi Edit Mode to configure
Zone key ranges, Programs, and volumes. You can simply press the Layer soft button, and
the Artis automatically activates another Zone in the Multi to layer with the previously active
Zones. After this you can choose a “Layer Program” that will be used as the Program for
newly activated Zone.
There are three parameters (described below) that determine the behavior of the Layer.
Press one of the three soft buttons on the bottom left of the display to access each of the
Layer parameters.

Prog (Layer Program)


Press the PROG soft button to change the Prog (Layer Program) parameter. The Prog
parameter determines the “Layer Program” that will be layered on top of the previously
active Zones.

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Multi Mode
The Layer Function
Initially the last used Layer Program will be selected, or the default Layer Program (192 Add
a Pad 2) if this is the first time using the Layer Function since power-up. Choose a Layer
Program using the Category and Program/Multi buttons, the Alpha Wheel, or the Previous/
Next buttons.)

Vol (Layer Volume)


Press the VOLUME soft button to change the Vol (Layer Volume) parameter. This
parameter determines the volumes of the Layer Program and the previously active Zone(s).
By default, the Layer Volume is set to 0, which results in all Zones having the same volume.
When set to a positive number, the volume for the previously active Zone(s) is decreased.
When set to a negative number, the volume for the Layer Program is decreased. To set the
Layer Volume, use the Alpha Wheel, Previous/Next buttons, or enter a number using the
numbers printed on the Program/Multi buttons followed by pressing the Enter button.
Layer Volume can be set to any number between -127 and 127.
Pressing the Value Jump button pair (Previous & Next) resets the volume to 0.
Transpose (Layer Transposition)
Press the XPOSE soft button to change the Transpose (Layer Transposition) parameter.
This parameter allows you to transpose the Layer Program in octaves so that it sounds
octaves higher or lower than the other Zone(s) you are layering on top of. Use the Alpha
Wheel or Previous/Next buttons to set the Transpose value. Transpose can be set to -24,
-12, 0, 12, and 24. By default, Layer Transposition is set to 0.

Saving a Layer
After setting the Layer parameters, press the Save button to the left of the display to begin
the saving process. See Save & Delete User Multis on page 7-12 for details on saving.
Once you have saved your Layer, you can continue to add Split or Layer Zones to the Multi
until you reach the maximum of four active Zones. Also, once you have saved your Layer,
you can edit controller assignments and other Multi parameters in Multi Edit Mode (see
Multi Edit Mode on page 8-1 for details).

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Multi Mode
Save & Delete User Multis

Save & Delete User Multis


To save changes to the current User Multi, or to save a changed Factory Multi to a User
Category, press the Save button once.

You can save Multis with ID numbers from 257 to 512. When you initially press the Save
button, Artis always selects the next available unused ID number and displays the current
Multi name.
In the Save Dialog, there are two parameters available which allow you to specify the ID
number and rename the Multi. Use the first parameter to change the ID number and the
second to rename the Multi.

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Multi Mode
Save & Delete User Multis

Changing ID Numbers
To change the ID number press the ID soft button, turn the Alpha Wheel or use the Value
buttons to select the new ID number. You can also use the Category and Program/Multi
buttons to select an ID number, which is useful for organizing user Multis by Category. To
do this, first select a Category button, then select a Program/Multi button to select an ID
within that category.

If you choose an ID that is already in use, you will see a warning message.

Confirm overwriting of the existing Multi, by pressing Save, or choose a different ID.

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Multi Mode
Save & Delete User Multis

Naming a User Multi


To rename the Multi, first press the NAME soft button. You will see the naming screen in
the display.

The display shows the current Multi name. Multi names can total 16 characters in length.
Use the letters and numbers printed on the Program/Multi buttons to enter the new
Program name.
Press the Previous or Next button to move the cursor. Press the +/- button to switch
between upper and lower case characters (all characters will be upper case until you press the
+/- button again).
Use the Space button to change the current character to a space, the Insert button to insert a
blank space (the selected character and all characters to the right will move one space to the
right), and the Delete button to delete the current character (all the characters to the right
will move one space to the left).

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Multi Mode
Save & Delete User Multis

Saving a User Multi


Press the Save button or Save soft button to complete the saving process, or press the
Cancel soft button to exit without saving. After successfully saving, the Multi will be selected
in Multi Mode in the User Bank. To find the Multi again later, make sure to press the User
bank button under the Mode buttons.

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Multi Mode
Save & Delete User Multis

Deleting User Multis

To delete a User Multi, select the Multi and press the DELETE soft button.

Press the Yes soft button to delete the Multi, or No to cancel and exit.

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Multi Edit Mode
About Multi Edit Mode

Chapter 8
Multi Edit Mode
This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of Multi Edit Mode.

About Multi Edit Mode

NOTE : Before you read this chapter, be sure to read Multi Mode on
page 7-1 for a full description of Multis.

Multi Edit Mode allows you to edit and create Multis and gives you access to a Multi’s
common parameters and Zone specific parameters. Multis are configurations of four Zones,
each of which may have its own Program, controller assignments, and MIDI transmit
channel. A Zone can also be configured to control an external sound module or computer
software through a MIDI or USB cable.
In Multi Edit Mode, you can customize the Program, controller assignments, and MIDI
transmit channel of the Zones in a Multi, in addition to many other parameters. Any Multi
can be edited in Multi Edit Mode and saved to one of the 256 User locations.

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Multi Edit Mode
About Multi Edit Mode
To enter Multi Edit Mode, first press the Multi Mode button to enter Multi Mode, then press
the EDIT soft button.
Once you are in Multi Edit Mode, press the soft buttons at the bottom of the screen
to navigate to each of the Multi Edit Mode pages. See the sections below for details on
navigating and changing parameters and Zones. All parameters apply only to the currently
selected Zone, except for parameters on the Common Page, which apply to all Zones..

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Multi Edit Mode
Selecting Parameters

Selecting Parameters

The Display
In Multi Edit Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, Page, Zone
number, and parameter number as well as the total number of available parameters.

Changing Zones

Pressing the Zone soft button changes the currently selected Zone. Press the Zone soft
button to cycle through the four available Zones. The top line of the display shows the
current Zone number.
A Zone can also be selected using Assign . Hold the Enter button and press a Zone Mute
button to select that Zone.

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Multi Edit Mode
Selecting Parameters

Param / Channel Buttons

Use the Param / Channel buttons to scroll through the list of parameters on each page.

Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons
Use the Alpha Wheel or the Value buttons, to the right of the display below the Alpha
Wheel, to change the selected parameter value. Turning the Alpha Wheel counter-clockwise
or pressing the Previous button will select the previous value and turning the Alpha Wheel
clockwise or pressing the Next button will select the next value.

Value Jump Double Button Press


Pressing the Next and Previous buttons simultaneously resets the parameter to its default
value for all parameters.

Param Jump Double Button Press


Pressing the Param / Channel Up and Param / Channel Down buttons simultaneously
makes the display “jump” to selecting commonly used parameters. The selected parameter
depends on the current page selected (see below).

Page Jump Parameter


MAIN Program
KEYS Transpose
MIDI MIDI Bank
CTRLS - WHEEL
Param Jump selects the
CTRLS - SLIDER Destination parameter for
CTRLS - PEDAL each physical controller
on the page.
CTRLS - SWITCH
COMMON Aux FX

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Multi Edit Mode
Selecting Parameters

Assign
Assign is the secondary function of the Enter button.

The Assign symbol will be shown in the display next to parameters that can be selected with
Assign.

Pressing a key, switch, or moving a controller while holding down the Enter button will
perform Assign in the following cases.

Enter + Zone (1–4) Button


In Multi Edit Mode, holding the Enter button and pressing a Multi Zone Mute button will
jump to selecting that Zone. The currently selected Zone number can be seen on the top line
of the page.

Enter + Controller
In Multi Edit Mode, holding the Enter button and moving a controller (a Slider, Switch
button, Mod Wheel or Pedal) will jump to selecting the destination parameter of that
controller in the current Zone. This allows you to quickly assign a controller to a destination.
In Multi Edit Mode, holding the Enter button and moving the Pitch Wheel up or down
will jump to selecting the Bend Range Up or Bend Range Down parameters of the current
Zone.

Enter + Key
In Multi Edit Mode with the Low Key or High Key parameter selected, hold the Enter
button and strike a key to set the Low Key or High Key.

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Multi Edit Mode
Zone Parameters

Zone Parameters
Each of the four Zones in a Multi has multiple parameters that determine its behavior. Since
the Zones of a Multi are independent of each other, changing a parameter for a certain
Zone will not affect the parameters of any other Zone.
The Zone parameters for each page are explained in detail below.

MAIN Page

Parameter Range Of Values Default Value


Program Program List 1 Concert Piano
MIDI Channel 1 to 16 1
Destination Local, MIDI, Local+MIDI Local+MIDI
Zone Status Active, Muted Active
Entry Volume None, 0 to 127 127
Entry Pan None, 0 to 127 64
Aux Send Level 0 to 127 10

Program
The Program parameter determines the Program to be loaded for the currently selected
Zone. You can set this parameter to any Artis Program (1 – 512). The display shows the
Program number and name.
The Value Jump double button press (Previous and Next buttons) jumps to selecting the
first Program of each Category, as well as the Category Default Program of each Category
(if a Category Default Program has been set).
Editing this parameter also changes the MIDI Bank and MIDI Program parameters,
described later.

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Multi Edit Mode
Zone Parameters
MIDI Channel
The MIDI Channel parameter determines the MIDI transmit and receive channel for the
currently selected Zone. You can set this parameter to any of the 16 MIDI channels (1-16).
Pressing Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 1.
You can assign different Zones to the same channel, but only one Program can be loaded in
a channel at a particular time.

Destination
The Destination parameter determines whether MIDI data generated by the keyboard and
physical controllers of the currently selected Zone is sent to an Artis Program, through
the MIDI Out/USB ports, or all three. You can set this parameter to any of the three
destinations for this parameter:
Note that this parameter works in conjunction with the Global parameter of the same name
(see page 9-8) and both are active. They act like filters, so if one is set to MIDI, and the
other is set to Local + MIDI, transmission will be limited to MIDI only.

CAUTION: It is possible to stop all MIDI transmission, in Multi Mode,


if one Destination parameter is set to Local, and the other is set to
MIDI.

1. Local

When Destination is set to Local, MIDI data from the Zone is sent only to the Artis
Program. MIDI data from this Zone is not sent to the MIDI Out and USB ports.

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Multi Edit Mode
Zone Parameters
2. MIDI

When Destination is set to MIDI, MIDI data from the Zone is sent only to the MIDI Out
and USB ports. MIDI data is not sent to an Artis Program on this Zone.
3. Local + MIDI

When Destination is set to Local + MIDI, MIDI data from the Zone is sent to an Artis
Program and to the MIDI Out and USB ports.

NOTE : MIDI Out applies to the 5-pin MIDI Out and USB ports.

Select the desired destination depending on your needs for that zone.. If you want to play
the Artis, but not send any MIDI information to other MIDI instruments, then select Local.
If you want to use the Artis strictly as a MIDI controller for the other modules in your
MIDI chain, then select MIDI. If you want to make use of the Artis’s sounds as well as use
it as a MIDI controller, then select Local+MIDI.

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Multi Edit Mode
Zone Parameters
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously (Value Jump) will set this parameter
to Local+MIDI.

Status
The Status parameter determines whether the currently selected Zone is active or muted.
You can set this parameter to either of two states: Active or Muted.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to Active.

Entry Volume
The Entry Volume parameter determines the Volume MIDI message that the currently
selected Zone sends when the Multi is loaded. You can set this parameter to any volume
setting from None, 0 to 127.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 127. None
is entered as -1.
Entry Pan
The Entry Pan parameter determines the Pan MIDI message that the currently selected
Zone sends when the Multi is loaded. You can set this parameter to any pan setting from
None, 0 (full left pan) to 127 (full right pan). To pan to center, select 64 for this parameter.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 64. None is
entered as -1.

Aux Send Level


The Aux Send Level parameter determines the send level for the auxiliary effects of the
currently selected Zone. You can select any level from Prog, 0 to 127.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 10. A value
of Prog uses the default Aux Send Level that the current Zone’s Program uses in Program
mode. To enter a value of Prog, use the Alpha Wheel or Previous/Next buttons to scroll
lower than 0. A value of Prog can also be selected by using the alphanumeric function of the
Program/Multi to enter a value of -1, followed by the Enter button.
For a description of the auxiliary effects of a Multi, see About Auxiliary Effects on page
8-25 and Common Parameters on page 8-23.

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Multi Edit Mode
Zone Parameters

KEYS Page

Parameter Range Of Values Default Value


Transpose -128 to 127 ST 0
Low Key C-1 to G9 C-1
High Key C-1 to G9 G9
Low Velocity 1 to 127 1
High Velocity 1 to 127 127
Note Map Off, Linear, Constant Linear

Transpose
The Transpose parameter determines the transposition for the currently selected Zone. You
can set this to any value from -128 semitones to 127 semitones.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 0.

Low Key
The Low Key parameter determines the lower boundary of the currently selected Zone.
You can set this parameter to any note from C-1 to G9. Pressing both Value buttons
simultaneously will set this parameter to C-1.
If, for example, you set Low Key to C4, then only keys at or above C4 will trigger a note for
the currently selected Zone. Keys below C4 will not trigger a note.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to C-1.

High Key
The High Key parameter determines the higher boundary of the currently selected Zone.
You can set this parameter to any note from C-1 to G9.
If, for example, you set High Key to C4, then only keys at or below C4 will trigger a note for
the currently selected Zone. Keys above C4 will not trigger a note.

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Zone Parameters
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to G9.

Low Velocity
The Low Velocity parameter determines the lowest velocity that a keystroke must have in
order to trigger a note in the currently selected Zone. You can set this parameter to any
velocity between 1 and 127.
If, for example, you set Low Velocity to 20, then only keystrokes with velocities of 20 or
above will trigger a note. Keystrokes with velocities lower than 20 will not trigger a note.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 1.

High Velocity
The High Velocity parameter determines the highest velocity that a keystroke must have
in order to trigger a note in the currently selected Zone. You can set this parameter to
any velocity between 1 and 127. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set this
parameter to 127.
If, for example, you set High Velocity to 80, then only keystrokes with velocities of 80 or
below will trigger a note. Keystrokes with velocities higher than 80 will not trigger a note.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 127.

Note Map
Note Map lets you change the way notes are sent from the Artis.
A setting of Off, no notes are sent but controllers and other non-note data are. If you set
Note Map to Constant, all of the keys on the keyboard will play the same note. A Note
Map setting of Constant is useful for layering a single drum sound over another Zone, for
example layering a ride cymbal over a Zone containing a Bass program. The note defaults to
C4, but you can change this with the Transpose parameter.
With Note Map set to Linear, all notes go out as played.

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Multi Edit Mode
Zone Parameters

MIDI Page

Parameter Range Of Values Default Value


MIDI Bank 0 to 127 Bank of LocalProgram
MIDI Program 1 to 128 Program Number of Local Program
Entry Program Change Off, On On
Bank Mode None, Ctl0, Ctl32, Ctl0/32, K2600 Ctl0/32
Bend Range Down Prog, 0 to 127 ST 12 ST
Bend Range Up Prog, 0 to 127 ST 2 ST

MIDI Bank
The MIDI Bank parameter determines the MIDI Bank change message that the currently
selected Zone sends when the Multi is loaded. You can set this parameter to a MIDI Bank
change message from 0 to 127.
When using the Artis as a MIDI controller, sending a MIDI Bank change message (along
with a MIDI Program change message) when a Multi is loaded ensures that the Program
loaded on the other sound modules in your MIDI chain is the Program that you want.
For example, if you’ve configured a Multi to work in a specific way with Program 32 in
Bank 5 of a connected sound module, then set MIDI Bank to 5 and MIDI Program to 32.
This way, whenever you load this Multi, the sound module will automatically load Program
32 in Bank 5. Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter
to the Bank number of the currently selected Local Program.

NOTE : When you change the Program parameter, the MIDI Bank
and MIDI Program parameters will automatically change to match the
Bank and Program numbers of the Program that you select for Local
Program. For example, if you choose Program 178, then MIDI Bank
will change to 1 and MIDI Program will change to 49.

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Zone Parameters

MIDI Program
The MIDI Program parameter determines the MIDI Program change message that the
currently selected Zone sends when the Multi is loaded. You can set this parameter to a
MIDI Program change message from 0 to 127.
When using the Artis as a MIDI controller, sending a MIDI Program change message
(along with a MIDI bank change message) when a Multi is loaded ensures that the Program
loaded on the other sound modules in your MIDI chain is the Program that you want. For
example, if you’ve configured a Multi to work in a specific way with Program 32 in Bank 5
of a connected sound module, then set MIDI Bank to 5 and MIDI Program to 32. This
way, whenever you load this Multi, the sound module will automatically load Program 32 in
Bank 5.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to the
Program number of the currently selected Local Program.

NOTE : When you change the Program parameter, the MIDI Bank
and MIDI Program parameters will automatically change to match the
Bank and Program numbers of the Program that you select for Local
Program. For example, if you choose Program 178, then MIDI Bank
will change to 1 and MIDI Program will change to 49.

Differing Program Numbers


If the Programs on your connected sound module are organized by MIDI Bank with each
Program number being between 0 and 127, then use the following formula to determine
what number to enter for the MIDI Program Change Function:
[MIDI Bank number] * 128 + [Program number]
So for example, if you want to send a MIDI Program Change message for Program 83 in
MIDI Bank 4, you would enter the number 595—this number is equal to 4 * 128 + 83.
If the Programs on your connected sound module are organized by MIDI Bank with each
Program number being between 1 and 128, then use the following formula to determine
what number to enter in MIDI Program Change Mode:
[MIDI Bank number] * 128 + [Program number] -1
So for example, if you want to send a MIDI Program Change message for Program 83 in
MIDI Bank 4, you would enter the number 594—this number is equal to 4 * 128 + (83 - 1).

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Multi Edit Mode
Zone Parameters
Entry Program Change
The Entry Program Change parameter determines whether or not the currently selected
Zone will send a MIDI Program change message when the Multi is loaded. You can set
this parameter to either Off or On. When set to On, the Zone will send a MIDI Program
change message with the Program specified for the MIDI Program parameter.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to On.

Bank Mode
The Bank Mode parameter determines the controller number with which MIDI Bank
change messages are transmitted. For MIDI Bank change messages, various manufacturers
have chosen different MIDI controller numbers. Most have chosen 0, 32, or both. In the
case of the Kurzweil K2600, it responds to controller 32, but is limited to 100 programs per
bank. Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to Ctl
0/32.
You can set this parameter to any of the following:

None MIDI Bank change messages are disabled.

Ctl0 MIDI Bank change messages are sent with controller number 0.

Ctl32 MIDI Bank change messages are sent with controller number 32.

Ctl0/32 MIDI Bank change messages are sent with both controller numbers 0 and 32.

MIDI Bank change messages are sent with controller number 32. (K2600 Program
K2600
numbers 0-99.)

Bend Range Down


The Bend Range Down parameter determines the lower bend of the Pitch Wheel. You can
set this parameter to any value between 0 semitones and 127 semitones, or to Prog, which
uses the Bend Range of the currently selected Program for the Zone. The Bend Range
Down value can be entered numerically, and entering -1 will select Prog.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will select Prog, which uses the value
that the Program would use in Program Mode.

Bend Range Up
The Bend Range Up parameter determines the upper bend of the Pitch Wheel. You can set
this parameter to any value between 0 semitones and 127 semitones, or to Prog, which uses
the Bend Range of the currently selected Program for the Zone. The Bend Range Up value
can be entered numerically, and entering -1 will select Prog.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will select Prog, which uses the value
that the Program would use in Program Mode.

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Zone Parameters

CTRLS Page
Press the CTRLS soft button to view pages where you can set parameters for each of the
Artis physical controllers. Press the soft buttons at the bottom of the screen to navigate to
the page for each controller type. See the Continuous Controller Parameters section and
Switch Parameters section below for details on these parameters.

WHEEL page

Parameter Range Of Values Default Value


ModWheel:Dest Multi Destination Controller List (none)
ModWheel:Entry 0 to 127 (none)
ModWheel:Exit 0 to 127 (none)

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Zone Parameters
SLIDER page

Parameter Range Of Values Default Value


Slider A to I Destination Multi Destination Controller List (none)
Slider A to I Entry Value 0 to 127 (none)
Slider A to I Exit Value 0 to 127 (none)

PEDAL page

Parameter Range Of Values Default Value


CC Pedal Destination Multi Destination Controller List (none)
CC Pedal Entry Value 0 to 127 (none)
CC Pedal Exit Value 0 to 127 (none)
Pedal SW1a to Pedal SW2b Mode Momentary, Toggled Toggled
Pedal SW1a to Pedal SW2b Destination Multi Destination Controller List (none)
Pedal SW1a to Pedal SW2b On Value 0 to 127 127
Pedal SW1a to Pedal SW2b Off Value 0 to 127 0
Pedal SW1a to Pedal SW2b Entry State None, On, Off None
Pedal SW1a to Pedal SW2b Exit State None, On, Off None

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Zone Parameters
SWITCHES page

Parameter Range Of Values Default Value


Variation Mode Momentary, Toggled Toggled
Variation Destination Multi Destination Controller List (none)
Variation On Value None, 0 to 127 127
Variation Off Value None, 0 to 127 0
Variation Entry None, On, Off None
Variation Exit None, On, Off None
Switch 1 to 5 Mode Momentary, Toggled Toggled
Switch 1 to 5 Destination Multi Destination Controller List (none)
Switch 1 to 5 On Value None, 0 to 127 127
Switch 1 to 5 Off Value None, 0 to 127 0
Switch 1 to 5 Entry None, On, Off None
Switch 1 to 5 Exit None, On, Off None

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Zone Parameters

The Switch Parameters


• Variation
• Switch 1 through 5
• Pedal SW1a to SW2b
• Variation button & Switch buttons 1 to 5
Assigning controllers to switches and buttons creates a Virtual Parameter in the same way as
the continuous controllers. The following are parameters that affect the behavior of the Foot
Switch and switch button controllers:

Mode
The Mode parameter determines the switching behavior of Foot Switches and buttons.

A momentary switch is one that is only in the “on” state when it is pressed.
Momentary
As soon as you release the switch, it goes into the “off” state.

A toggled switch is one that maintains its state after it is pressed. So, if the
Toggled switch is currently in the “off” state, pressing it once will put it in the “on”
state. Pressing it again will put it back in the “off” state.

Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to Toggled.

Dest (Destination)
The Destination parameter determines the Controller Destination for the currently selected
controller in the currently selected Zone. For a list of the Multi Destination Controllers and
their descriptions, see Destination on page 8-19.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will cycle this parameter through
these common settings: ModWheel, Volume, Sustain, DataInc, Pitch, ProgInc, TransUp, Off.

On Value
The On Value is the MIDI value sent when the switch is set to On. You can set this
parameter to any number between 0 and 127, or to None.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 127.

Off Value
The Off Value is the MIDI value sent when the switch is set to Off. You can set this
parameter to any number between 0 and 127, or to None.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 0.

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Zone Parameters
Entry State
The Entry State parameter determines the state of the Foot Switch or button that is sent as
a MIDI message when the current Multi is loaded. You can set this parameter to None, On,
or Off.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to None.
None can be entered with the alphanumeric function of the Program/Multi buttons as -1.
If Entry State is set to None, then when you load the current Multi, no value will be
transmitted. If you specify an Entry State, then a MIDI controller message with this value
will be sent when you load the current Multi.

Exit State
The Exit State parameter determines the state of the Foot Switch or button that is sent as a
MIDI message when the current Multi is exited. You can set this parameter to None, On, or
Off.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to None.
None is entered with the alphanumeric function of the Program/Multi buttons as -1.
If Exit State is set to None, then when you leave the current Multi by selecting anothre Multi
or Program, the Foot Switch or button will remain at whatever value corresponds to its
current position. If you specify an Exit State, then a MIDI controller message with this value
will be sent when you close the current Multi.

Continuous Controller Parameters


• ModWheel
• Slider A through I
• CC Pedal
Dest (Destination)
Use the Destination parameter to assign the Artis physical controllers (Sliders, Pedals,
Switches, Mod Wheel, etc.) to control Program parameters or send MIDI continuous
controller messages (CCs) to external MIDI gear.
The Destination parameter determines the MIDI CC controller number that a physical
controller will send to the Program in the currently selected Zone. By default, these CC
messages are also sent to the MIDI Out and USB ports on the Channel of that Zone.
The list of CC controller numbers below shows the default assignments for each destination.
Programs respond to some of these CCs to do standard MIDI functions like volume and
panning. Other external MIDI gear (sound modules, computer software) may respond to
standard MIDI CC messages as well.

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Zone Parameters
Controlling Program Parameter Assignments from Multi Mode
Commonly you will want to assign a physical controller in a Multi to control the
same Program parameter that it controlled in Program Mode. In the Dest parameter
list, destinations that are assigned to parameters for the Program of the current
Zone will show the Program Parameter name to the right of the Destination Name.
Select one of these destinations to control an assigned Program parameter

Controller Controller
Description
Number Destination
By default, when you enter 0 or Clear for the Destination parameter, the
0 OFF/Bank destination will be assigned to OFF. To select Bank as the destination, use
the Value buttons.
1 MWheel Default destination for the Modulation Wheel
2 Breath Default assignment for breath controller in compatible synths
3 MIDI 03 MIDI Controller 3
4 Foot Default assignment for continuous foot controller in compatible synths
Monophonic Artis Programs respond to this Controller if portamento is
5 PortTim
turned on.
6 Data MIDI Controller 6
7 Volume MIDI Volume
8 Balance MIDI Balance
9 MIDI 09 MIDI Controller 9
10 Pan MIDI Pan
Default assignment for CC Pedal. In most Programs it acts as a volume
11 Express
control. It scales between 0 and the current value of Volume.
12 MIDI 12 Default assignment for Slider A
13 MIDI 13 Default assignment for Slider B
14-21 MIDI 14-21 MIDI Controllers 14-21
22 MIDI 22 Default assignment for Slider C
23 MIDI 23 Default assignment for Slider D
24 MIDI 24 Default assignment for Slider E
25 MIDI 25 Default assignment for Slider F
26 MIDI 26 Default assignment for Slider G
27 MIDI 27 Default assignment for Slider H
28 MIDI 28 Default assignment for Slider I
29 MIDI 29 Default assignment for Variation switch
30-31 MIDI 30-31 MIDI Controllers 30–31

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Zone Parameters
Controller Controller
Description
Number Destination
32 MIDI Bank MIDI Bank change message
33–63 MIDI 33–63 MIDI Controllers 33–63
64 Sustain Default destination for Sustain Pedal
65 MIDI 65
Default destination for Sostenuto Pedal (Sustains notes that are currently
66 Sostenuto
down, but not notes played subsequently.)
67 Soft Lowers the volume by a preset amount and may soften the timbre as well.
68 Legato Forces mono playback.
69 Freeze Envelopes freeze at current state.
70–79 MIDI 70–79 MIDI Controllers 70–79
80 MIDI 80 Default assignment for Switch 1
81 MIDI 81 Default assignment for Switch 2
82 MIDI 82 Default assignment for Switch 3
83 MIDI 83 Default assignment for Switch 4
84 Portamento Standard MIDI controller for setting Portamento starting note
85 MIDI 85 Default assignment for Switch 5
86 MIDI 86 Default assignment for Switch 6 (KB3 only)
87 MIDI 87 Default assignment for Switch 7 (KB3 only)
88 MIDI 88
89 MIDI 89 Default assignment for Switch 8 (KB3 only)
90 MIDI 90 Default assignment for Switch 9 (KB3 only)
91–95 MIDI 91–95 MIDI Controllers 94–95
96 Data Inc Equivalent to pressing the Next Value button
97 Data Dec Equivalent to pressing the Previous Value button
98 NRegParL Non–Registered Parameter Least Significant Byte
99 NRegParM Non–Registered Parameter Most Significant Byte
100 RegParL Registered Parameter Least Significant Byte
101 RegParM Registered Parameter Most Significant Byte
102–119 MIDI 102–119 MIDI Controllers 102–119
120 Sound Off Stops all sound in the corresponding channel.
121 RstCtls Resets Controllers to defaults in the corresponding channel.
122 Local
123 Notes Off Sends Note Off Message to all playing notes in the corresponding channel.
124 Poly
125 Omni
126 Mono On
127 Mono Off
128 Pitch Values above 64 and below 64 bend the pitch up and down, respectively.
129 PitchRev Values above 64 and below 64 bend the pitch down and up, respectively
130 PitchUp Values above 0 bend the pitch up
131 PitchDwn Values above 0 bend the pitch down
132 Pressure
133 Tempo Tempo

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COMMON Page

Controller Controller
Description
Number Destination
Triggers playback of notes by Key Number—e.g., C4 is 60. Send a velocity
134 KeyNum
first with Destination135, KeyVel.
135 KeyVel Key Velocity
136 ProgInc Program Increment—increments current Program number.
137 ProgDec Program Decrement—decrements current Program number.
138 ProgGoto Go to Program—selects Program.
139 MultiInc Multi Increment—increments current Multi number.
140 MultiDec Multi Decrement—increments current Multi number.
141 SetpGoto Go to Multi—selects Multi.
145 TransUp Transpose Up (ST)
146 TransDown Transpose Down (ST)

Entry Value
The Entry Value parameter determines the value of the continuous controller that is sent as
a MIDI message when the current Multi is loaded. You can set this parameter to any number
between 0 and 127, or to None.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to None.
If Entry Value is set to None, when you load the current Multi, no value will be sent. If you
specify an Entry Value, then a MIDI controller message with this value will be sent when
you load the current Multi.

Exit Value
The Exit Value parameter determines the value of the continuous controller that is sent as a
MIDI message when the current Multi is exited. You can set this parameter to any number
between 0 and 127, or to None.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to None.
If Exit Value is set to None, then when you leave the current Multi, the controller will
remain at whatever value corresponds to its current position. If you specify an Exit Value,
then a MIDI controller message with this value will be sent when you close the current
Multi.

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COMMON Page

COMMON Page
In addition to the Zone-specific parameters described above, a Multi has parameters
common to all of its Zones.

Parameter Range Of Values Default Value


AuxFX (List of Effects) none
Aux FX Channel (Channels used in Multi) (Channel of Zone 1)
KB3 Channel 1 to 16 (Channel of Zone 1)
Tempo 20 - 320 120

AuxFX
Use the AuxFX parameter to select a an Aux Effect Chain from the list that can be accessed
by all Programs in the current Multi. Setting this parameter to anything other than “0 None”
uses the selected Chain for the Aux Effect, and the Chain selected by the Aux FX Channel
parameter is disabled. When the AuxFX parameter is set to “0 None”, the Aux Effect Chain
for the Multi is determined by the Aux FX Channel parameter (described below.)

Aux FX Channel
In Program Mode, each Program has its own factory set Aux Effect Chain. Use the AuxFX
Channel parameter to use a Program’s factory set Aux Effect Chain in Multi Mode. All
programs in a Multi share one Aux Effect Chain.
To use a Program’s factory set Aux Effect Chain in Multi Mode, set the Aux FX Channel
parameter to the MIDI channel of the Zone containing that Progam.
If the AuxFX parameter is set to something other than “0 None”, the Chain selected with
Aux FX Channel parameter is disabled. See the AuxFx parameter above for details.

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COMMON Page
KB3 Channel
In the event there are more than one KB3 Programs specified in a Multi, this parameter
specifies which MIDI Channel has priority to load a KB3 Program. You can set this
parameter to a value between 1 and 16. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set
this parameter to the channel in Zone 1.

Tempo
Sets the Tempo to a value between 20 and 320 beats per minute.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter 120.

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Multi Edit Mode
About Auxiliary Effects

About Auxiliary Effects


Programs and Multis both have an auxiliary effect. An auxiliary effect is an effect that is not
in the direct path of the sound, but rather, it “receives” and processes the sound applying
the effect, which is mixed back with the original sound. The following diagram illustrates the
signal path of a sound through the auxiliary effect:

The Aux Send Level parameter (on each CH/PRG Zone page) determines the level the
auxiliary effect will process the sound for that Zone.

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Multi Edit Mode
Save and Delete User Multis

Save and Delete User Multis


For details on saving and deleting user Multis, See the Save and Delete User Multis section
on page 7-12 of the Multi Mode chapter.

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Global Mode
About Global Mode

Chapter 9
Global Mode
This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of Global Mode.

About Global Mode


Global Mode gives you access to the global parameters of the Artis. It allows you to edit
the master settings of the unit. It also allows you to restore factory defaults on the unit by
performing a Hard or Soft Reset.

CAUTION: Performing a Hard Reset will erase ALL User Programs,


User Multis and reset Global settings to a factory state.

To enter Global Mode from another Mode, press the Global Mode button.

While you are in Global Mode, the Global button’s indicator LED is lit.

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Global Mode
Selecting and Editing Parameters
When you enter Global Mode, the last selected parameter since power-up (or the Tune
parameter if you’re entering Global Mode for the first time since power-up) will be the
currently selected parameter.

Selecting and Editing Parameters


To scroll through the parameters of Global Mode, use the Param / Channel buttons.
First, using the buttons underneath the display, select the page you need.
To edit the currently selected parameter, use the Alpha Wheel or the Previous and Next
buttons. Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously (called Value Jump) will
jump to a different value depending on the parameter selected. The jump value is mentioned
in each of the parameter descriptions below.

MASTER Page
The MASTER page in Global Mode allows you to set up the feel and response of the
keyboard to your playing style, how effects are applied, tuning and the way things are
displayed on the Artis LCD display.

Parameter Range of Values Default Value


Tune -100 to 100 Cents 0 Cents
Lightest, Lighter, Light, Medium,
Velocity Map Hard, Harder, Hardest, Piano Medium
Touch, Easy Touch, GM Receive
View Large, Grid Grid
FX Select (FXSel) Performance, Multitrack Performance

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Global Mode
MASTER Page

Parameter Range of Values Default Value


Auto Power Off On, Off On
Auto Power Off Time 15 min, 30 min, 1 hr, 2 hr, 4 hr 30 min
Auto Power Off Message Show, Skip Show
Pedal Noise On, Off On
None, Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft,
Pedal SW1a Override DataInc, DataDec, FavoriteInc, None
FavoriteDec
None, Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft,
Pedal SW1b Override DataInc, DataDec, FavoriteInc, None
FavoriteDec
None, Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft,
Pedal SW2a Override DataInc, DataDec, FavoriteInc, None
FavoriteDec
None, Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft,
Pedal SW2b Override DataInc, DataDec, FavoriteInc, None
FavoriteDec
None, Mwheel, Foot/Way, Vol-
CC Pedal Override None
ume, Expression, Pressure
Rotary S/F Override Variation+Sustain, Variation Variation+Sustain

Tune
The Tuning parameter allows you to fine-tune the unit in cents—one cent is one hundredth
of a semitone (100 cents comprise a semitone). You can select any tuning from -100 cents to
100 cents. By default this parameter is set to 0.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 0.

Velocity Map
The Velocity Map parameter determines the way the Artis generates MIDI velocity
information. Different maps generate different MIDI velocity values for the same physical
key strike velocity .
The default map (Medium) provides the widest range of velocity expression, but you may
want to choose a different map if the default does not suit your playing style. You can select
from any of the following settings:

Lightest Makes it increasingly easier to produce high MIDI velocity values for the
Lighter same key strike velocity (with Lightest being the easiest). These maps
Light work best for those with a light touch.
The Artis default map. Medium, allows MIDI velocities to pass
Medium
unchanged. It follows a linear response.
Hard Makes it increasingly harder to produce high MIDI velocity values for the
Harder same key strike velocity (with Hardest being the hardest). These maps
Hardest work best for those with a heavy touch.

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Global Mode
MASTER Page

Simulates the general velocity response of an acoustic piano, and is


Piano Touch
best suited for playing acoustic piano programs.
Similar to the Light/Lighter/Lightest settings. Makes higher velocities
easier to play, but allows more sensitive control over playing high
Easy Touch
velocities by not boosting the MIDI velocity for fast strike velocities as
much as it does for medium strike velocities.
Mimics the velocity response commonly used by keyboards that use the
General MIDI (GM) sound set. The GM Receive map makes medium
GM Receive
strike velocities produce higher MIDI velocities compared to the Medium
map.

Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to Medium.

View
The View parameter allows you to change the way that Programs and Multis are displayed.
The standard default view is Large. The screen shot below shows the View parameter set to
Grid.

FX Select (FXSel)
The FX Select (FXSel) parameter determines how the Artis responds to interrupts with
regards to effects. You can set this parameter to either Performance or Multitrack.
With FX Select set to Performance, the Artis minimizes disruption of existing effects
when changing Programs, and entry values will not disrupt sustained notes when changing
Programs in Program Mode.
When controlling the Artis from an external sequencer in Program Mode, setting FX Select
to Multitrack will minimize effect disruption.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to
Performance.

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Global Mode
MASTER Page

Auto Power Off


The auto power off parameter turns the power saving feature on. When the Auto Power
Off parameter is set to Enable, the Artis will automatically power off after the Auto Power
Off Time has expired, from the last key press (physical or MIDI), button press, controller
movement, or USB MIDI activity.

Auto Power Off Time


If the Auto Power Off parameter is set to Enable, then the Artis will power off after the
time selected by the Auto Power Off Time parameter has elapsed.
The Artis will display the following warnings before powering off. Press a key or move any
Artis control to dismiss the warning message. After dismissing this message, the Artis will
wait the selected amount of time before showing this warning again.

Auto Power Off Message

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Global Mode
MASTER Page
This parameter determines whether a reminder message is shown during boot up of the
Artis, reminding you that the Artis will power off after a period of inactivity. By default
this setting is set to Show, and the other option is to Skip. If Auto Power Off (page 9-5) is
set to Disable, then this parameter has no effect, and no message is shown during the boot
cycle.

Pedal Noise
Some piano Programs have a Pedal Noise feature programmed into the sound. This
parameter allows you to turn the Pedal Noise off if you prefer not to use it. If it is on, it
will only activate noise on those Programs that have been programmed to use it.

Pedal Switch Overrides


The Pedal SW Overrides allow the default controller assignments for the Switch Pedals to
be changed. This applies both to Programs and to the default behaviour of the Multis. The
alternative controllers available for the Pedal Switch Overrides include the standard Pedal
controls of Sustain, Sostenuto and Soft and also includes performance orientated controls
of DataInc, DataDec, FavoriteInc and FavoriteDec, which can be used to change Programs,
Multis or Favorites, from a Foot Switch.
When using FavoriteInc and FavoriteDec, if you are playing a Favorite, when you depress
the Pedal, the next Favorite will be loaded, with the last Favorite wrapping back around to
the first favorite. If you are not playing any Favorites, the Pedal will load the first Favorite.
Pedal Switch Overrides are available for all four of the possible Pedal Switches. If a Pedal
has a Global Pedal Override different from None, then in Multi Edit Mode, the Destination
of the Pedal will be shown in parenthesis. Also, in Multi Mode a Pedal Switch Override will
automatically set the Pedal Mode to Momenatary, and the OnVal and OffVal to 127 and 0
respectively.
In Multi Edit Mode, setting a Pedal Destination to “None” will disable the override for that
Pedal in the selected Zone. It can be useful in Multi Mode to disable the Pedal Override for
some Zones. For example, you may want to use a Pedal Override to control Sustain in all
Zones of a Multi, but disable Sustain for one Zone containing an organ Program.
When a Pedal Switch Override is set to Sustain, Sostenuto or Soft, the Pedal type will
automatically be set to Momentary. When set to DataInc, DataDec, FavoriteInc or
FavoriteDec the Pedal Type will be set to Toggle.

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Global Mode
MASTER Page

CC Pedal Override
In a similar manner to Pedal Switch Overrides, the Continuous Control Pedal can be set to
alternatives defaults. In this case the controllers that the CC Pedal can be set to are: Mod
Wheel (MIDI CC 1), Foot/Wah (MIDI CC 4), Volume (MIDI CC7), Expression (MIDI
CC11) and Pressure.

Rotary S/F Override


By default KB3 programs have the rotary speaker speed control assigned to the Variation
Button, and to any connected Switch Pedal assigned to control Sustain. This setting
can allow the behaviour of any Switch Pedal assigned to Sustain to be changed between
controlling only Sustain or controlling both Sustain and rotary speaker speed control.
Variation will always control the rotary speed, regardless of this setting.

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Global Mode
MIDI Page

MIDI Page
The Artis can transmit and receive MIDI via its MIDI ports and USB. The MIDI page in
Global Mode allows you to configure how this will be handled.

Parameter Range of Values Default Value


Destination (Destination) Local, MIDI, Local+MIDI Local+MIDI
Bank Select (BankSelect) 0, 32, 0/32 0/32
Program Change (Pro-
On, Off On
gramChange)
Channel Enable (Chan1– Enable, Disable Enable
16) (For each Channel) (On all Channels)
Local Keyboard Channel
None, 1 to 16 None
(LclKbdChan)
SysEx ID 0 to 127 0

Destination
The Destination parameter determines the destination of MIDI data generated by striking
keys or activating controllers. This data can be sent to the Artis sound engine, through the
MIDI out ports, or both. You can set this parameter to any of the three destinations for this
parameter:
Note that this parameter is always active and works in conjunction with the Multi Mode
Destination parameter (see page 8-7). These parameters act like filters, so if the Multi
Mode Destination parameter is set to Local + MIDI and the Global Mode parameter is set
to Local, the MIDI data will only be transmitted locally.

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Global Mode
MIDI Page

NOTE : MIDI OUT applies to the 5-pin MIDI OUT and USB ports.

Local MIDI data is sent only to the Artis sound engine. MIDI Out is disabled.
MIDI data is sent only through MIDI Out. The sounds of the Artis are
MIDI
disabled
Local+MIDI MIDI data is sent both to the Artis sound engine and through the MIDI Out.

If you want to play the Artis, but not send any MIDI information to other MIDI
instruments, then select Local.
If you want to use the Artis strictly as a MIDI controller for the other modules in your
MIDI chain, then select MIDI.
If you want to make use of the Artis’s sounds as well as use it as a MIDI controller, then
select Local+MIDI.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to
Local+MIDI.

CAUTION: It is possible to stop all MIDI transmission, in Multi Mode,


if one Destination parameter is set to Local, and the other is set to
MIDI.

Bank Select (BankSelect)


The Bank Mode parameter determines the controller number with which MIDI Bank
change messages are received.
For MIDI Bank change messages, various manufacturers have chosen different MIDI
controller numbers. Most have chosen 0, 32, or both. You can set this parameter to any of
the following three controller IDs:

0 MIDI Bank change messages are sent with controller number 0.


32 MIDI Bank change messages are sent with controller number 32.
0 / 32 MIDI Bank change messages are sent with both controller numbers 0 and 32.

Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 0/32.

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Global Mode
MIDI Page

Program Change
When Program Change (ProgChg) is set to On, the Artis sends program change commands
to its USB or MIDI port when you select Programs/Multis from the front panel. or from
your MIDI controller. Select a value of Off when you want to change Programs/Multis on
the Artis but don’t want to send program change commands to the USB or MIDI out port.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to On.

NOTE : When you perform a MIDI Program Change through MIDI


Program Change Mode, the setting of the Global Program Change
parameter (as well as the setting of the Global Destination parameter)
is ignored.

Channel Enable (ChanEn)


For each of the 16 MIDI channels, you can set the Channel Enable (ChanEn) parameter
to either Enable or Disable. For each channel, setting this parameter to Enable enables
the channel to transmit and receive MIDI messages and setting it to Disable disables such
functions.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to Enable.

Local Keyboard Channel (Local Key Channel)


Changing the setting of the Local Keyboard Channel parameter is useful only when the Artis
is receiving MIDI information from an external source. Perhaps you have a favorite MIDI
keyboard that you use to control all the gear in your studio, or you use a lot of outboard
sequencing. If you’re using the Artis as a standalone music workstation or performance
keyboard, you can ignore this parameter and leave it set to None.
The local keyboard channel enables the Artis to receive MIDI information on a single
channel, then rechannelize that information so you can play and control all four Zones of a
Multi, even if your MIDI source transmits on only one channel.

Program Mode
When you’re in Program Mode, the local keyboard channel remaps incoming information to
the Artis’s current channel. When using the local keyboard channel all the MIDI information
received on the Local Keyboard Channel also gets sent, after being remapped to the Artis’s
MIDI Out and USB ports.

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Global Mode
MIDI Page
You may find it more convenient to use the local keyboard channel. In this case, the Artis
remaps incoming MIDI to the Artis’s current channel, so in Program Mode, you’ll always
play the Program on the Artis’s current channel. Incoming MIDI also gets sent to the Artis’s
MIDI Out and USB port. When this parameter is set, you will need to transmit on the local
keyboard channel from your DAW or controller keyboard for the Artis to respond correctly.

Multi Mode
Things are a bit different for playing Multis. In this case, you must use the Local Keyboard
Channel to be able to play and control all of the Multis Zones. Set Local Key Channel to
match the channel your external MIDI source is using (if for example your MIDI source
transmits on Channel 1, set Local Key Channel to 1). All MIDI information that the
Artis receives on the local keyboard channel gets remapped to the channels and control
destinations used by the Zones in the Multi.
The Artis also remaps certain MIDI Controller messages that it receives on the Local
Keyboard Channel, so that they correspond (in most cases) to the default assignments for
the Artis’s physical controllers (Mod Wheel, sliders, etc.). Physical controller assignments are
handled by Multis, and are defined per Zone in Multi Edit Mode. Each Zone of a Multi has
its own controller assignments.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to None.

Sysex ID
The SysEx ID parameter determines the ID number for the unit if you are using more than
one device with the same MIDI manufacturer ID number. You can set this parameter to any
number from 0 to 127.
Unless you have multiple Artis keyboards receiving Sysex messages from a single source, you
will not need to change the Sysex ID from the default setting of 0.
If you do have multiple Artiss receiving Sysex messages from a single source, make sure
each Artis has a different Sysex ID. This will allow you to direct Sysex messages to the
appropriate Artis by specifying which unit with the Sysex ID byte that’s included with every
Sysex message.
To have the unit respond to Sysex messages regardless of the Sysex ID, set Sysex ID to 127.
Pressing both Previous & Next buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 0.

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Global Mode
INFO Page

INFO Page
The INFO page contains the system information indicating what version of operating
system and objects is currently installed in your Artis keyboard.
Go to the Kurzweil website at http://www.kurzweil.com and make sure that you have the
latest operating system available.

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Global Mode
LOAD Page

LOAD Page
The LOAD button allows you to load a file containing previously saved User Programs and
User Multis from a computer or storage device connected to the Artis via USB.

NOTE : If Artis is currently connected to your computer as a MIDI


controller, eject or Safely Remove it before continuing. Selecting the
Load page will disconnect any MIDI device connected via USB.

Before you press the LOAD selection button in Global Mode, make sure you have plugged
the USB device containing your User Programs and/or Multis into the back of the Artis.
If your User Programs/Multis are located on your computer or Tablet, then use the cable
that plugs into the computer/Tablet USB port on the rear panel of Artis.
If your User Programs/Multis are located on a USB flash drive, plug them into the Device
USB port on the rear panel of Artis.
It is important for you to be aware of what USB port you have plugged into on Artis, as it
will ask you from which USB port to load sounds from.

Pressing LOAD
Press the LOAD button when you have the hardware containing your User Programs/Multis
plugged into the USB port.

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Global Mode
LOAD Page
The next LOAD screen requires you to select which USB port to look for the hardware
containing your User Programs/Multis.

Choose PC if you are plugged into the computer/Tablet USB port.


Choose Device if you are plugged into the Storage USB port.
Selecting Cancel exits the loading screen without loading any sounds.

If no USB connection is detected by the Artis, you will see the following screen. In this case
you will need to now connect your USB cable to either the the computer/Tablet or Device
USB slot.

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Global Mode
LOAD Page
Selecting PC
If have you chosen PC, you have selected to load User Programs/Multis from either your
computer or Tablet. The Artis will now create a temporary folder on your computer/Tablet.

Drag and drop the User Programs/Multis into the temporary folder on your computer/
Tablet.
You now have the option how the User Programs/Multis will be loaded into Artis. Selection
is either FILL or OVWRTE.

OPEN Selecting Open will open a selected folder.

PARENT Selecting Parent will close an existing open folder.

Selecting FILL means you would like to keep the existing Programs or
FILL Multis. Artis will now load the User Programs/Multis into the first empty
ID slot it finds, and then subsequent empty slots.
Selecting OVWRTE first deletes all the existing User Programs or
OVERWRITE
Multis, and then loads the new User Programs or Multis into the first
(OVWRTE)
user location at ID number 257 onwards.

Select which method you would like to use. Press Cancel if you would like to abort.

Press OK when the file has loaded.

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Global Mode
LOAD Page
Selecting Device
If you have chosen Device, the Artis shows a screen listing files on the device.

OPEN Selecting Open will open a selected folder.

PARENT Selecting Parent will close an existing open folder.

Selecting FILL means you would like to keep the existing Programs or
FILL Multis. Artis will now load the User Programs/Multis into the first empty
ID slot it finds, and then subsequent empty slots.
Selecting OVWRTE first deletes all the existing User Programs or
OVERWRITE
Multis, and then loads the new User Programs or Multis into the first
(OVWRTE)
user location at ID number 257 onwards.

Select which method you would like to use. Press Cancel if you would like to abort.

Press OK when the file has loaded.

USB connection errors


If no file is in the Artis temporary drive during the load or an error occurs during the
load operation, then the display will show the error message, “Load Error” and a message
specifying the reason for the error.

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Global Mode
STORE Page

STORE Page
The STORE button allows you to save a file containing User Programs and User Multis
currently in the Artis to a computer or storage device connected via a USB connection.

NOTE : If Artis is currently connected to your computer as a MIDI


controller, eject or Safely Remove it before continuing. Selecting the
Store page will disconnect any MIDI device connected via USB.

Before you press the STORE selection button in Global Mode, make sure you have plugged
the USB device into the Artis.
If you are saving sounds to your computer or Tablet, then use the cable that plugs into the
computer/Tablet USB port on the rear panel of the Artis.
If you are saving sounds to a USB flash drive, plug them into the Device USB port on the
rear panel of the Artis.
It is important for you to be aware of what USB port you have plugged into on the Artis, as
it will ask you which USB port to store sounds to.

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Global Mode
STORE Page

Pressing STORE
Press the STORE button when you have a storage device plugged into a USB port.
The next STORE screen requires you to select which USB port you will be using to save
your User Programs/Multis.

Choose PC if you are saving to a computer.


Choose Device if you are saving to a USB flash drive.
Selecting Cancel exits the loading screen without loading any sounds.
If no USB connection is detected by the Artis, you will see the following screen. In this case
you will need to now connect your USB cable to either the the computer/Tablet or Device
USB slot.

After selecting the USB destination you wish to store your sounds to, the Artis will now
promt you to enter a save file name.

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Global Mode
STORE Page
Use the alphanumeric function of the Program/Multi buttons to enter a file name (8
character limit) and press Save. Select Cancel if you do not wish save anything and exit. The
Artis uses the file extension of ART.

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Global Mode
RESET Page

RESET Page
The RESET button allows you to reset the Artis back to varying default states. You can reset
just the Global Mode parameters, or all user Programs and user Multis along with the Global
parameters.

CAUTION: Be aware that performing any form of reset on the Artis


will result in changes that can not be reversed. Kurzweil recommends
that you save (STORE) all your Programs and Multis that you wish to
keep before performing any type of reset on the Artis.

Press the RESET button to enter the reset process. You can CANCEL at any time if you are
unsure, or do not want to proceed.

Reset Global Mode parameters only (Soft Reset)


If you want to keep all your User Programs & User Multis and only reset the Global Mode
parameters, then select “Yes”.

User PROGRAMs No changes. Nothing is reset

User MULTIs No changes. Nothing is reset.

ALL GLOBAL PARAMETERS ARE RESET TO THE


Global Mode
ORIGINAL FACTORY DEFAULTS.

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Global Mode
RESET Page

Press CANCEL if you are unsure, or do not wish to proceed with the reset.

Press “Yes” if you wish to perform the global settings reset.


Press “Cancel” if you are unsure, or do not wish to proceed with the reset.

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Global Mode
RESET Page

Reset Artis to its factory state (Hard Reset)


If you want to want to restore the Artis back to its factory state then select “No”.
The factory state means all your existing User Programs & User Multis will be permanantly
erased. This can not be undone. Make sure you have used the Store function to backup all of
the Programs and Multis that you wish to keep. All Global Mode parameters, will be reset to
default settings.

CAUTION: Performing the following reset, will result in ALL User


Programs & User Multis will be erased. Global parameters are
returned to there default state. This can not be reversed. Kurzweil
recommends that you save (STORE) all your Programs and Multis
that you wish to keep before performing any type of reset on Artis.

Selecting “No”:

User PROGRAMs ALL USER PROGRAMS ARE DELETED.

User MULTIs ALL USER MULTIS ARE DELETED.

ALL GLOBAL PARAMETERS ARE RESET TO THE


Global Mode
ORIGINAL FACTORY DEFAULTS.

Press “Cancel” if you are unsure, or do not wish to proceed with the reset.

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Global Mode
RESET Page

Press “Yes” if you wish to erase all the User Programs & User Multis and Global parameters.
Press “Cancel” if you are unsure, or do not wish to proceed with the reset.

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9-24
System Mode


Chapter 10
System Mode
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN SYSTEM
MODE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THIS
CHAPTER

This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the functions of System Mode.
System Mode allows you manage and upgrade the OS software of your Artis as well as
perform diagnostic tests of the instrument’s various internal systems and processes. Note
that the functions that you have access to in System Mode govern the operation of your
Artis, so only use System Mode when you must perform essential maintenance tasks.
To enter System Mode, follow these steps:
1. Power off your Artis.
2. Press and the hold the ENTER button, and power on the unit. Make sure to keep
holding the ENTER button until the display shows the following:
3. Release the ENTER button—at this point, you are in System Mode.

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System Mode
Run Artis

Run Artis
This is the first System Mode menu item.
Pressing the “Run Artis” soft button will load the OS and the Artis will start up as if you
just switched on the unit.
If the Artis operating system fails to load up, you will see an error message with an error
code.

10-2
System Mode
System Update

System Update
System Update allows you to keep your Artis running the latest available OS (Operating
System), which you can download from the Kurzweil website.
The file that is used to install a new OS version with sounds is combined into one file called
a KUF file (.KUF).
A USB flash drive or computer (using a USB cable) can be used to perform the System
Update.

Install using a USB flash drive


1. Download the System Update file from the Kurzweil website or another reliable source
and save it in a known folder or directory on your flash drive.

2. Connect the flash drive to the USB STORAGE slot of Artis (powered off).
3. Follow the instructions specified on page 10-1 to enter System Mode.

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System Mode
System Update
4. In System Mode, select System Update.

5. Select USB Device as the storage type.

10-4
System Mode
System Update

6. If the system was able to read the USB flash drive that was plugged in, it will display
a list of files and folders as shown above. You can use the Chan Up/Down or Alpha
wheel to move up and down the list. Select the UP soft button if you want to go up to
the parent directory level. If the KUF file is selected, select the OK button.

You will see a progress bar indicating the progress. If update was successful you will see a
confirmation message. If there was a failure you will see a self-explanatory failure message
(with error code) to indicate the failure.

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System Mode
System Update

Install using a computer/tablet


1. Download the System Update file from the Kurzweil website or another reliable source
and save it in a known folder or directory on your flash drive.
2. Connect the Artis (powered off) to the computer/tablet with the USB cable provided
into the USB COMPUTER slot.
3. Follow the instructions specified on page 10-1 to enter System Mode.
4. In System Mode, select System Update.

5. Select PC USB as the storage type.

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System Mode
System Update
6. If the Artis cannot detect a connection to the computer it will display the message
below.

7. If the connection was detected, you will be prompted with the above message. Copy the
KUF file to the virtual drive that appears on the PC and press OK.

8. Select the file from the list displayed on the next screen and Press OK.
You will see a progress bar indicating the progress. If update was successful you will see a
confirmation message. If there was a failure you will see a self-explanatory failure message
(with error code) to indicate the failure.

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System Mode
Run Diagnostics

Run Diagnostics
You will most likely not need to use the Run Diagnostics operations in normal cases.
These operations are mostly used at the factory and service centers by technicians for
troubleshooting hardware problems. But, in some cases you might be required to run these
diagnostics for troubleshooting and diagnosing symptoms. In these cases, following the
direction of Kurzweil Technical Support.

10-8
System Mode
System Reset

System Reset

CAUTION: THIS OPERATION ERASES ALL USER PROGRAMS &


MULTIS.

System Reset will restore the Artis back to a Factory State. In addition to all user Programs
and Multis being deleted, Global Mode settings will be restored to factory defaults.
To clear all user Programs/Multis and restore the factory default state, select the System
Reset menu option.

The Artis will now ask the question “This will delete all user objects. Are you sure?”
If you are not sure what you are about to do, select CANCEL. This will exit the System
Reset process and take you back to the System Mode menu.
If you select OK you are now erasing all the user objects (Programs & Multis) in the Artis
and restoring the instrument back to a Factory State.

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System Mode
System Reset

If you have completed the System Reset, select OK.

Remember to save your User Programs and User Multis to your computer following
the instructions in the Store Page on page 9-17. Once deleted, these files are completely
removed from the Artis and there is no way to retrieve them.

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System Mode
System Utilities

System Utilities
System Utilities contains various utilities for system administration.

Select “Back” if you wish to exit and return back to the System Mode menu.

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System Mode
System Utilities

Format Flash

CAUTION: THIS OPERATION ERASES THE OPERATING SYSTEM,


ALL FACTORY OBJECTS AND ALL USER OBJECTS.

Performing this operation will format the Artis’s system flash memory and erase the OS
software as well as all Objects. Do not do this unless you think it is necessary in order to
improve the performance of your Artis. Should you decide to do so, be sure to back up all
of your files and software. After you do this, System Mode will still be available, so you can
run updates and get your Artis up-and-running again. After a Format the unit will come up
in System Mode by default.
To perform a Format, follow these steps:
1. Follow the instructions specified on page 10-1 to enter System Mode.
2. Select System Utilities.

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System Mode
System Utilities
3. Press Format Flash.

4. The next screen wants to make sure that formatting the flash and deleting everything
is really what you want to do. Select OK to format the internal flash memory. Select
CANCEL if you do not wish to proceed.

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System Mode
System Utilities
5. When formatting of the internal flash memory is completed, the display will show the
message “Done formatting flash.”. Press OK.

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System Mode
System Utilities

Update Module
This option allows the installation of individual files. You may be guided by Kurzweil
Technical Support to use this option if needed.

Restore Older
If you have updated the Artis but wish to return to the earlier version, you can use the
Restore Older option.

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System Mode
System Utilities

10-16
Troubleshooting
Maintenance

Chapter 11
Troubleshooting

Maintenance
Aside from normal care in handling and use, your Artis requires no regular maintenance.
Clean with a soft cloth dampened with water. Never use abrasives or solvents as they may
damage the unit’s paint, markings and display lens. There are no batteries inside to replace—
ever. Instead of volatile SRAM used in most other instruments, your Artis uses nonvolatile
Flash Memory for storage, which retains information without power.

Common Problems
Below is a list of the most commonly encountered problems and diagnoses for each.

Power Problems
This is the normal power-up sequence:
1. The display backlight turns on.
2. “Loading...” appears on the display for a few seconds.
3. The Artis enters Program Mode with Program 1 or the Category Default Program for
the Piano1 category selected.
If nothing at all happens when you turn the power switch on, check if one of the following
might be the issue:
The power cable is not plugged Plug the power cable securely into the wall
securely into the wall outlet. outlet.
The power cable is not plugged Plug the power cable securely into the Artis
securely into the Artis power jack. power jack.

11-1
Troubleshooting
Common Problems

The wall outlet, power strip, or Use a different wall outlet, power strip, or
extension cord is defective or extension cord.
damaged.

If there’s evidence of the unit receiving power, but operation is abnormal, check if one of
the following might be the issue:
The wall outlet voltage is below 90 Try a different outlet on a different circuit.
volts due to overload.

Powers up, Display is Blank


The Display is blank or difficult to Slowly turn the Display contrast knob
read. (located above the Alpha Wheel) to adjust the
Display.

Audio Problems

CAUTION: Do not trouble shoot audio problems using headphones.


Additionally, always be aware of the volume levels on the Artis and
on the connected audio system or mixer.

NOTE: When diagnosing audio problems, set the Artis to play its
Demo Song rather then intermittently pressing keys. This will prevent
any unexpectedly loud volume changes.

If there is no sound from your Artis, check if one of the following might be the issue:
The volume slider is turned down. Slowly push the volume slider up.
The volume control on the audio Slowly turn the volume control up.
system or mixer is turned down.
The signal source selection on the Set the volume of the audio or mixer to the
audio system or mixer is incorrect. lowest level, select the correct signal source,
and then slowly turn up the volume.

11-2
Troubleshooting
Common Problems

The audio cables are not securely Set the volume of the audio or mixer to the
plugged into the Artis, audio system, lowest level, securely plug in the audio cables
or mixer. on both ends, and then slowly turn up the
volume.
The Destination parameter stops Change the Global Destination parameter to
MIDI Data Local + MIDI (see page 9-8)
The audio cable is of an incorrect Obtain and securely connect an audio cable
type. of the correct type. The Artis accepts both
balanced (TRS) and unbalanced (TS) 1/4-inch
audio cables.

If you can hear sound but it is low or distorted, check if one of the following might be the
issue:
The audio cables are not securely Set the volume of the audio system or mixer
plugged into the Artis, audio system, to the lowest level, securely plug in the audio
or mixer. cables on both ends, and then slowly turn up
the volume.
A received MIDI volume message Set the volume of the audio system or
has specified a low volume. mixer to the lowest level. Disconnect all
MIDI cables, set the Destination parameter
in Global Mode to Local or MIDI+Local,
and reset the volume level on the Artis, by
pressing Panic (see page 3-17). Finally, slowly
turn up the volume level of the audio system
or mixer.
The current Multi has another Select a different Multi. Or change the
controller assigned to volume, and it problematic controller setting by editing the
is turned down. Multi in Multi Edit Mode.
The input to the audio system is set Set the volume of the audio or mixer to the
for low impedance instead of high lowest level, change the impedance setting,
impedance. and then slowly turn up the volume of the
audio system or mixer.
The input trim to the audio system or Slowly turn up the trim.
mixer is set too low.

11-3
Troubleshooting
MIDI Problems

MIDI Problems
If you are experiencing problems sending MIDI to an external module, check if one of the
following might be the issue:
The MIDI cable is not securely Securely plug in the MIDI cable at both ends.
plugged in at both ends.
The MIDI connections are wrong. To send MIDI, plug the MIDI cable into the
Artis’ MIDI Out port and into the module’s
MIDI In port.
The MIDI cable is defective. Obtain and securely connect a new MIDI
cable.
The MIDI transmit channel does not Change the channel on either the Artis or on
match that of the receiving device. the device such that the channels match.

If there are problems with the internal sound module receiving MIDI from an external
device like a computer sequencer, check if one of the following might be the issue:
The MIDI transmit channel of Change the channel on either the Artis or on
transmitting device does not match the computer such that the channels match.
that of the receiving Program or
Zone on the Artis.
The MIDI cable is not securely Securely plug in the MIDI cable at both ends.
plugged in at both ends.
The MIDI connections are wrong. To receive MIDI, plug the MIDI cable into
the Artis’ MIDI In port and into the module’s
MIDI Out port.

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Troubleshooting
Pedal Problems

Pedal Problems
Before you consult this section, be sure to read Connecting Pedals page 2-7.

Switch Pedal Problems


If you are having problems with connecting or using a switch pedal, check if one of the
following might be the issue:
• Sustain or Sostenuto is stuck “on”. Be sure the pedal is plugged in before switching
on the power. Turn power off, then on, if necessary.
• The pedal is acting backwards (“on” when up instead of down). Power cycle the unit
making sure to NOT press on the pedal during startup.
• A dual switch pedal is not working correctly, see Connecting a Dual Switch Pedal on
page 2-8. A dual switch pedal must be wired as shown below. Any other wiring
pattern will not work correctly.
Sleeve Ring Tip

Left Pedal Right Pedal

Continuous Control and Half Damper Pedal Problems


The continuous control pedal must be wired to a single stereo 1/4-inch plug as follows:
• Wiper to Tip
• Top end of resistance element to Ring
• Bottom end of resistance element to Sleeve
These connections are shown schematically below:
Increasing Foot Pressure

10KOhm Linear Taper Sleeve Ring Tip

Use the correct impedance, taper, and range

11-5
Troubleshooting
If None of the Above...
For best results, use a Kurzweil CC-1 continuous control pedal, available from your
dealer. The CC-1 meets all of the requirements described above at an economical price.
A continuous control pedal should have an impedance between 5,000 and 100,000 ohms.
An impedance less than 5,000 may overload the reference voltage source in the Artis and
interfere with operation of other controls like the Master Volume slider or the other sliders.
An impedance more than 100,000 may result in electrically noisy operation, which may cause
your Artis to send MIDI controller messages constantly.
The taper of the control should be linear for easy, predictable control. Pedals designed for
volume control typically have an exponential (or anti log) taper, which results in most of
their range being concentrated in the upper half of pedal’s path of travel.
Pedals may have a control range that is less than 100%. Make sure that when the pedal is
in the fully down position, its impedance is 0, and when it is in the fully up position, the
impedance is at its maximum rating.

If None of the Above...


If your problem is not covered above, or none of the suggestions seems to work, first check
back and review the relevant sections of this manual. Many difficulties are just programming
problems caused by settings of Multi parameters. If you want to be sure that all of the
factory defaults are in place, see Restoring Factory Defaults on page 11-6.
Also be sure to check out Kurzweil’s website for additional Artis information that may have
been published since this manual was written: www.kurzweil.com.
If you still have problems, contact Kurzweil support in your country or at www.kurzweil.
com/support/. You may also find unofficial help at some of the internet communities listed
at www.kurzweil.com/community/.
Service Centers
Contact the nearest Young Chang office Kurzweil service representative. See page iv in
the front matter of this manual for contact information.

Restoring Factory Defaults


There are two ways to restore factory defaults, both of which delete all User Programs and
User Multis. The first method is described on page 9-20. The second is described in System
Reset on page 10-9.

CAUTION: Restoring factory defaults cannot be undone. Back up


your files before doing so by following the procedure on page 9-17

11-6
Troubleshooting
If None of the Above...

Diagnostics
You will most likely not need to use the System Mode diagnostic operations in normal
cases. These operations are mostly used at the factory and service centers by engineers
for troubleshooting hardware problems. But, in some cases you might be required to run
these diagnostics for troubleshooting and diagnosing symptoms. In these cases, follow the
direction of an authorized Kurzweil technician.

11-7
Troubleshooting
If None of the Above...

11-8
MIDI Implementation


Appendix A
MIDI Implementation
Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks
Default 1 1
Basic Channel Memorized
Changed 1–16 1–16
Default
Use Multi-track mode (see FX Select
Mode Messages Mode 3 Mode 3 (FXSel) on page 9-4 for
multitimbral applications
Altered
0–127
Note Number
True Voice 0–127 0–127
Note ON O O
Velocity
Note OFF O O
Keys X O
Aftertouch
Channels X O
Pitch Bender O O
0–31 0–31
Controller assignments are
Control Change 32–63 (LSB) 32–63 (LSB)
programmable
64–127 64–127
0 to 0–511
Program Change 2,097,151 Standard and custom formats
True # 0–127 0–127
System Exclusive O O
Song Pos. X X
System Common Song Sel. X X
Tune X X
Clock X X
System Real Time
Messages X X
Local Control O O
All Notes Off O O
Aux Messages
Active Sense X X
Reset X X
Manufacturer’s ID = 07
Notes Device ID: default = 0;
programmable 0–127
Mode 1: Omni On, Poly Mode 2: Omni On, Mono O = Yes
Mode 3: Omni Off, Poly Mode 4: Omni Off, Mono X = No

A-1



A-2
Physical Specifications


Appendix B
Physical Specifications1
Keyboard: Artis : 88-key, fully-weighted hammer-action (Fatar TP/100) with velocity sensitive adjustable keys.
Artis7: 76-key, semi-weighted action (Fatar TP/8) with velocity sensitive adjustable keys.
Display: 240x64 pixel monochrome LCD with front-panel contrast adjust.
Polyphony: 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated.
Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel).
Quick Split / Layer: Easy access with adjustable relative volume.
Programs: 256 Factory plus 256 User Programs.
Multis: 256 Factory Multis, plus 256 User Multi locations with 4 programmable zones for splits and layers.
Effects: Dozens of complex effect chains, incorporated into programs. Not editable, excepting Aux Override.
Controllers: • Pitch wheel
• Modulation wheel
• Volume Slider
• 9 front panel sliders
• 9 KB3 Control Switches / Control / Zone Mute Switches
• 1 Variation switch
• 4 Master EQ Knobs
• 1 EQ On/Off Switch
• 2 switch pedal inputs, each supporting single, dual switch pedals, or single half damper pedals
• 1 continuous control pedal input
• 2 Transpose buttons
Analog Outputs: • Two 1/4” balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)
• +21DBu maximum output
• 400Ω balanced source impedance
• 24-bit D-to-A converters
Headphones: 1 front panel 1/4” headphone output
8 VRMS maximum output, 47Ω source impedence
MIDI: IN, OUT
USB: Complete MIDI functionality over USB
User Program / Multi file transfer to/from PC / Mac / Tablet/ USB Flash Drives.
Operating System updates from PC / Mac / USB Flash Drive
Height: Artis : 5.5” (14 cm) Artis7 : 4.8” (12.4 cm)
Depth: Artis : 15.5” (39.5 cm) Artis7 : 14.2” (36 cm)
Length: Artis : 54.5” (138.5 cm) Artis7 : 42.4” (107.7 cm)
Weight: Artis : 46 lbs (21 kg) Artis7 : 27.7 lbs (12.6 kg)
Power: Artis : Internal Switched Power Supply 90-265 V AC 50/60 Hz
Artis7 : Internal Switched Power Supply 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz

1 Specifications subject to change without notice

B-1
Physical Specifications


B-2
Programs

Appendix C
Programs

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
1 Concert Piano 9 Power Pop Piano
2 Rock Piano 10 Big Rock Piano
3 Recital Piano 11 Upright Piano
4 Bright Classical 12 Blues Piano
5 Parlor Piano 13 Classic Rock Pno
6 Jazz Piano 14 Modern Rock Pno
7 Stadium Pop Pno 15 NOLA Piano
8 Radio Pop Pno 16 Stage Piano

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
17 R&B Keys 25 Piano & Choir
18 HipHop Piano 26 Piano & Harp
19 EDM Piano 27 Film Piano
20 Soul Piano 28 Ambient Piano
21 Pub Piano 29 Dark & Distant
22 Indie Piano 30 Delay Piano
23 Seventies Piano 31 Mono Piano
24 Piano & Pad 32 Triple Strike

C-1
Programs


ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
33 Stevie's Rhds 41 WoodstockClunker
34 Duke's Dyno Rhds 42 Stage Mix Wurly
35 Beaten in Rhds 43 Supertramp Wurly
36 Fagen Phaser 44 FlydDarkside/Wah
37 Hotrod Dyno Rhds 45 What'd I SayWrly
38 Sweet Loretta EP 46 AustnCtyLmtsWrly
39 Rhds/WahSW 47 BrightDynamicWly
40 XfadBelltoneRhds 48 DeepFuzz Wurly

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
49 FM EP 1 57 VideoKilledRadio
50 FM EP 2 58 UK Pop CP70
51 Elec Grand Stack 59 MistyMountain EP
52 Rich EP+Pad 60 No Quarter Pnt
53 Crisp and Soft 61 Black Friday
54 Tight Bright FM 62 Sly Ballad
55 Gabriel's Melt 63 RoyalKingWakeman
56 CP80 Enhanced 64 Spaced Out Bach

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
65 Classic B3 73 Ezra's Burner
66 Funky Perc 74 Classic Traffic
67 Soul Perc 75 Mr Smith
68 First Three 76 HotTubeGospel
69 PerfectStrangers 77 VASTBars1-3,8&9
70 '70s Drawbars 78 Doors Vox
71 Progbars 79 Animals Vox
72 Ezra II 80 Farfisa

C-2
Programs


ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
81 All Stops 89 16' Viol
82 AllStops AllVox 90 LateNighter
83 Pipe Stops 91 Testify
84 Chapel Organ 92 The Ninth Bar
85 Pipes & Voices 93 Blues Harmonica
86 16' Open Flute 94 ParisCmboAccordn
87 16' Ped Reed 95 MellowAccordion
88 16' Reed A 96 BrazilAccordion

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
97 Black Cow Clav 105 SailinShoes Clav
98 Crisp Clav 106 Shoobie Model C
99 RealSupasticious 107 Stevie Fuzz
100 Joe's Clav 108 StopMakingSense
101 Rufus/Marley WAH 109 Mutron+Synth sw
102 Hiya Ground sw 110 EvilWomanDeepFuz
103 TrampledUnder D6 111 Harpsichord
104 HeartbreakerWAH 112 StBaroque Harpsi

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
113 Session Hornz 121 Low Orch Brass
114 High-End Horns 122 Bassoon/Oboe
115 Split SectionSW 123 Lead Trumpet
116 Mancini Brass 124 Solo Trombone
117 Mostly Saxes 125 Solo Alto Sax
118 GB Hornz+Syn 126 Solo Tenor Sax
119 Super-8 Brass 127 Flute/Clarinet
120 Brass Fanfare 128 Solo Bari Sax

C-3
Programs


ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
129 Adagio Strings 137 Full Pizzicato
130 Big LA Strings 138 Winds & Strings
131 Fast Strings 139 Gothic Climax
132 Slow String Trem 140 Yesesis Tron Str
133 AdagioTutti 8ves 141 3Way Split Mltrn
134 Adagio Octaves 142 Solo Violin fast
135 NashvilleStrings 143 Solo Cello fast
136 Poltergeist Pad 144 Solo Harp

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
145 Mixed Choir 153 Slo Orch Chorus
146 Manhattan Voices 154 Aaah Vocals
147 Choir Complete 155 Jazzy Ballad Vox
148 NYC in LA 156 Bright Syn Vox
149 Crystal Voices 157 AntiqueAhhChorus
150 Cathedral Vox 158 Vox Orgel
151 Silent Sorrow 159 Aaahlicious
152 Swept Tron Voice 160 PolyTechnobreath

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
161 Super Saw 169 Big Old Jupiter
162 Classic SynBrass 170 Punchy Synth
163 80's Heaven 171 Touch Trance
164 80's Lead Synth 172 Minipulse 4Pole
165 PolySynth Stack 173 FrankensteinWah
166 Chillwave Chords 174 Grudge Lead
167 Dark Wobbles 175 Square Bell
168 Classic Saws 176 Daft Lead

C-4
Programs


ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
177 Film Score Pad 185 Evolving Pad
178 MW S&H Filt 186 Lush Pad
179 Bladerunner ARP 187 Deeper Water
180 Majestic Pad 188 Lush Rhythm Pad
181 So Lush Pad 189 Cosmic Sus Pedal
182 Undercurrents 190 Slo Syn Orch
183 Fairlight Pad 191 Add A Pad 1
184 Phase Shimmer 192 Add a Pad 2

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
193 Rich 'Caster 201 SuperflyWahCast
194 Rich Les 202 Jack the Ripper
195 SuperStudioCast 203 Raw & Bleedin'
196 PhasePickLes 204 Boutique Six Str
197 TimeWarpCaster 205 Boutique 12 Str
198 Kinda Krunchy 206 3Str Mandolin
199 Brown Sound 207 3Str Banjo
200 RedHot/StudioStr 208 Dulciliere

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
209 P-Bass 217 Aggro OctoBass
210 Motown Bass 218 KneeDeepMinimoog
211 E-Bass 219 Squeeze Mini
212 Flea/Bootsy 220 Iceman Bass
213 Jaco Fretless 221 ANGRYBass
214 Noise Bass 222 Big Synth Bass
215 AC Buzzer Bass 223 The Way It Is
216 Woodhouse Bass 224 Bass Pedal

C-5
Programs


ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
225 Kit 1 Open Rock 233 Kit 9 Big Buzz
226 Kit 2 J Geils 234 Kit 10 DeadRockr
227 Kit 3 West Boxy 235 Kit 11 Low Rock
228 Kit 4 SquashRock 236 Kit 12 GaddsLair
229 Kit 5 Beatbox101 237 Kit 13 KirkeeB
230 Kit 6 Full Room 238 Kit 14 ModernRok
231 Kit 7 Brush 239 Kit 15 Drum&Bass
232 Kit 8 CopperRing 240 Kit 16 Skrlx

ID PROGRAM ID PROGRAM
241 Celeste 249 Percussionist
242 Chimes/Glock 250 Basic Orch Perc
243 Real Vibes 251 PERC Carnival
244 Stereo Marimba 252 VRT Accessory
245 Xylophone 253 VRT BongoConga
246 XHarmonicStlDrum 254 VRT TalkingDrum
247 Carillon 255 Vocal Percussion
248 Natural Perc 256 Orch Timpani

C-6
KB3 Programs
Introducing KB3 Programs

Appendix D
KB3 Programs

Introducing KB3 Programs


There’s nothing quite like the sound of the classic Hammond™ B-3 tone wheel organ,
especially when played through a Leslie™ rotating speaker system. We’ve done extensive
testing and analysis with several tone wheel organs, and created our own models to emulate
the unique tone wheel sound. We even took into account the way that older organs start to
sound different (and arguably better) as their capacitors begin to leak—and we included a
parameter that varies the amount of grunge (leakage) in your sound.

First Some History


Countless blues, jazz, and rock recordings have centered around the distinctive sound created
by classic tone wheel organs (such as the Hammond B-3) played through rotating speaker
systems like the Leslie. Not only is the sound great, but it’s supremely versatile, since the
player can control timbre in real-time by adjusting drawbars that add or remove harmonics
from the fundamental tone. Other cool sound-shaping tools include a percussive emphasis
that can be added to each note and the capability to change speaker rotation speed. Many
people, in fact, feel that the tone wheel organ was the first popular synthesizer. And although
these organs haven’t been made for years, they are still sought after, restored, and lugged
about by legions of dedicated keyboard players. This despite archaic electronics, inscrutable
wiring, and an unwieldy heft that tops 400 pounds.
Duplicating the sound and flexibility of these organs – without the nasty side effects – is the
goal of KB3 Mode.

D-1
KB3 Programs
Drawbars

Drawbars
The drawbars on a tone wheel organ emulate pipes of different lengths on a pipe organ. In
either case, they are controlled by changing the positions of a number of “stops”. As the
organist pulls out or pushes in these stops, he adds or reduces harmonics. Whether it’s pipes
or drawbars, though, the stops work like this: pull one out to add more of an overtone; push
it in to reduce the volume of the overtone.
The stops on the most popular tone wheel organs are: 16’, 51/3’, 8’, 4’, 22/3’, 2’, 13/5’, 11/3’.
and 1’. Note that they are still measured in feet, a carryover from pipe organ days. The 16’
and 51/3’ stops are considered the subharmonic group, while the third stop, 8’, produces
the fundamental of a tone, and stops 4-9 produce harmonics above the fundamental. By
making use of different combinations of these harmonics, a rich sort of additive synthesis is
possible. Best of all, you can make radical changes to the tone dynamically as you play.
The nine sliders of the Artis are set to control the drawbars, as listed in blue below the
sliders. Pulling the slider towards the keyboard increases the amount of the drawbar that is
heard.

KB3 Mode Buttons


The nine buttons above the sliders on the Artis have special capabilities in KB3 Mode that
are listed in blue, below the Multi Zone Mute Buttons and Programmable Switches. These
are:

Brake
Brake starts and stops the rotary speaker effect. This effect is not immediate, instead the
rotary speaker effect gradually slows down and speads up, in a similar way that a real rotary
speaker reacts.

Chorus/Vibrato
On/Off
This parameter turns the chorus or vibrato effect on and off.

Chor/Vib
This parameter determines which modulation effect is used. The choice is Vibrato or
Chorus

D-2
KB3 Programs
KB3 Mode Buttons
Chorus/Vibrato Depth
This parameter determines how much of the effect is applied to the KB3 sounds. There are
two levels of both Chorus and Vibrato available, depending on the setting for the Chor/Vib
button.

Percussion
Percussion is a characteristic feature of tone wheel organs. It’s especially useful while soloing,
since percussion adds an extra plink (actually an extra tone at a defined harmonic) to the
attack of individual notes. When you play more than one note simultaneously, only the first
note you play will trigger the envelope of the percussion tone, though notes played shortly
afterwards will also be affected by this envelope. When you play chords, all of the notes
played simultaneously will get the percussive effect (provided percussion hasn’t already been
triggered.)

Percussion On/Off
This is where you turn the percussion effect on or off. Percussion is created by a decaying
envelope applied to one of the nine drawbars (usually the 4th drawbar for the low pitch
and the 5th drawbar for high pitch. The highest drawbar is normally stolen to generate the
percussion sound). The percussion effect is “single-triggered”, which means that once it’s
triggered, it won’t trigger again until all keys go up.
The KB3 engine in the Artis is capable of generating the Percussion effect without stealing
any of the drawbars, and while not authentic, is occasionally used on Artis Programs.

Percussion Loud/Soft
This parameter switches between loud and soft percussion settings.

Percussion Decay F/S


This parameter switches between fast and slow percussion settings.

Percussion Pitch H/L


This parameter switches between high and low harmonic percussion settings.

KeyClick
The Key Click feature adds a decaying burst of pitched noise to the attack of notes. Unlike
the percussion, the key click is “multi-triggered”, which means that every new note will
trigger it. The parameters on this page primarily control the decay, volume, and pitch of the
key click.
This button controls whether the Keyclick parameter is switched on or off.

D-3
KB3 Programs
KB3 Mode Buttons

Variation
The variation button acts as a Fast/Slow switch for the Leslie rotary speaker effect. Using
the Rotary S/F Override in the Global mode, any Pedal assigned to Sustain can also be used
to control the rotary speed. If Rotary S/F Override is set to Off, then Pedals assigned to
Sustain will act normally as a Sustain Pedal.

D-4
Index


Index Reset Transposition 3-15.


Value Jump 3-11, 3-14, 3-15, 6-4, 6-11, 6-14, 7-3, 7-9,
7-11, 8-4, 8-6, 8-9, 9-2.
Global 3-10.
Multi 3-10, 5-2, 7-1, 8-2.
Mute 3-18, 8-3, 8-5, D-2.
A Next 2-2, 3-11, 6-2, 6-4, 7-2, 7-3, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4, 9-9, 9-10,
9-11.
Activating Zones 7-8, 7-10. Param/Channel 3-11, 3-12, 5-6, 6-16, 6-22, 8-4, 9-2.
Aftertouch. See Mono Pressure. Previous 2-2, 2-13, 3-11, 6-2, 6-4, 6-6, 7-2, 7-3, 9-2, 9-3,
Alphanumeric Entry 3-13, 8-9, 8-14, 8-19. 9-4, 9-9, 9-10, 9-11.
Alpha Wheel 2-2, 3-11, 3-12, 6-2, 6-4, 6-5, 7-2, 7-3, 7-13, Program 3-10, 5-1, 6-1.
8-4, 9-2. Soft 3-11, 5-3, 5-6, 5-7, 6-3.
Assign 3-18, 6-12, 7-9, 8-3, 8-5. Value 3-11, 6-4, 7-3, 8-4.
Enter + Controller 3-18, 8-5. Zone 3-5, 7-6.
Enter + Key 3-18, 6-12, 7-9, 8-5.
Enter + Zone Button 8-3. C
Audio Cables 2-2, 2-5, 11-3.
Audio In 3-9. Category Buttons 2-13, 6-2, 6-3, 7-2.
Audio Jacks 2-5, 3-9. Category Default. See Default (Category).
Audio Problems 11-2. CC Jack 1-2, 2-4, 2-7, 2-9, 2-10, 3-5, 3-6, 8-16, 11-6.
Auto Power Off 9-3, 9-5, 9-6. Channel 3-1, 3-10, 3-11, 3-12, 4-1, 4-2, 5-2, 6-1, 6-3, 6-16,
Message 9-3, 9-5. 7-1, 7-6, 8-1, 8-6, 8-7, 8-19, 8-21, 8-23, 8-24, 9-2,
Time 9-3, 9-5. 9-8, 9-10, 9-11, 11-4, A-1, B-1.
Aux Effects 8-9, 8-23, 8-25. Common Page 3-11, 8-2, 8-22.
Channel 8-23. Common Parameters 8-1, 8-2, 8-4, 8-9.
Connecting Audio 2-2, 2-5.
B Connecting MIDI 2-4, 2-11 to 2-12.
Connecting Pedals 2-4, 2-7, 11-5.
Balanced Cable 2-2, 2-5. Continuous (Control) Pedals 2-7, 2-9, 3-5, 11-5, 11-6.
Bank Contrast Knob 3-11, 3-12, 11-2, B-1.
Change 8-12, 8-14, 8-21, 9-9. See MIDI: Bank Changes. Controller 1-1, 1-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13, 3-4, 3-6, 3-8,
MIDI 4-2, 8-4, 8-6, 8-12, 8-13, 8-14, 8-21, 9-9. 3-10, 3-18, 4-2, 5-1, 5-2, 6-9, 6-10, 6-12, 6-13, 6-15,
Mode 8-12, 8-14, 9-9. 6-17, 6-18, 6-22, 7-1, 7-6, 7-9, 7-11, 8-1, 8-4, 8-5,
Select 9-8, 9-9. 8-8, 8-11, 8-12, 8-13, 8-14, 8-15, 8-16, 8-17, 8-18,
Bend 3-3, 8-21, A-1. 8-19, 8-20, 8-21, 8-22, 9-8, 9-9, 9-11, 9-13, 9-17, 11-
Bend Range Down 3-3, 3-18, 8-5, 8-12, 8-14. 3, 11-6, A-1.
Bend Range Up 3-3, 3-18, 8-5, 8-12, 8-14. CTRLS Page 8-4, 8-15.
Buttons
Alphanumeric. See Alphanumeric Entry. D
Category 2-2, 3-13, 6-2, 6-5, 6-6, 6-19, 7-2, 7-4, 7-13.
Double Press DataDec 9-3, 9-6.
Demo 3-17. DataInc 8-18, 9-3, 9-6.
MIDI Program Change 3-16. Default (Category) 3-14, 6-1, 6-4, 6-6, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4.
Panic 3-17, 6-17, 11-3. Choosing 6-6, 7-4.
Parameter Jump 3-15. Default (Power Up) 3-1.
Program Demo 3-16, 5-6, 6-2, 6-3. Deleting User Multis 7-16.
Index

Deleting User Programs 6-21. Front Panel 2-2, 2-13, 3-2, 3-4, 3-10, 3-11, B-1.
Demo Function 3-17, 5-6. Functions 5-3.
Demo Song 3-16, 3-17, 5-6, 6-2. Demo. See Demo Function.
Destination 8-7, 9-6, 9-8, 9-10, 11-3. Layer. See Layer.
Controller 8-4, 8-5, 8-15, 8-16, 8-17, 8-18, 8-19, 8-20. MIDI Program Change 3-16, 5-4, 8-13.
Local 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, 8-9, 8-12, 8-13, 8-21, 9-8, 11-3, A-1. Program Demo. See Program Demo.
MIDI 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, 9-8. Split 5-3. See Split: Function.
Diagnostics 10-8, 11-7. FX. See Effects.
Display FX Select 9-2, 9-4, A-1.
Contrast Knob 3-12, 11-2, B-1.
Problems 11-2. G
Double Button Presses 3-14, 3-15, 3-16, 3-17, 6-4, 7-3, 8-4,
General MIDI
8-6.
Velocity Map 9-2, 9-4.
Dual Switch Pedal 2-4, 2-7, 2-8, 2-10, 11-5, B-1.
Getting Started 2-1.
E Global Button 3-10.
Global Mode 2-8, 3-1, 3-5, 3-10, 3-11, 3-15, 4-3, 5-2, 6-16,
Edit Button 5-7, 8-2. 9-1, 9-2, 9-8, 9-13, 9-17, 9-20, 9-22, 10-9, 11-3.
Editing Parameters 3-15, 3-18, 6-11, 6-14, 7-11, 8-1, 8-3, Global Parameters 5-2, 8-7, 9-1, 9-20, 9-22, 9-23.
8-4, 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-12, 8-16, 8-17, 8-23, 9-1, 9-2.
Effects 8-9, 8-23, 8-25, B-1. H
Aux 8-4, 8-9, 8-23, 8-25.
Half Damper Pedal 2-7. See Pedal: Half Damper.
Aux FX Channel 8-23.
Hard Reset 3-10, 4-3, 5-2, 9-1, 9-22.
Aux Override B-1.
Headphones 2-2, 2-5, 2-6, B-1.
Aux Send Level 8-6, 8-9, 8-25.
High Key 3-18, 8-5, 8-10.
Enter + Zone 3-18, 8-5.
High Velocity 8-11.
Entry Program Change. See Program Change: Entry.
Entry State 8-16, 8-19.
Entry Value 8-16, 8-22.
I
EQ. See Master EQ. ID Numbers 3-11, 5-6, 6-3, 6-18, 6-19, 7-2, 7-12, 7-13,
Exit State 8-16, 8-19. 9-11, 9-15, 9-16.
Exit Value 8-16, 8-22.
K
F K2600 Bank Mode 8-12, 8-14.
Factory 1-2, 2-13, 3-1, 3-10, 4-3, 5-2, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, KB3 Mode 1-1, D-1, D-2.
7-1, 7-2, 7-12, 8-23, 9-1, 9-22, 10-8, 10-9, 11-6, 11-7, Channel 8-23, 8-24.
B-1. Controls 3-3, 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-14, 8-21, 9-7, B-1, D-2 to
Favorite Buttons 3-1, 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 7-2, 7-5, 9-6. D-4.
FavoriteDec 9-3, 9-6. KB3 LED 3-14.
FavoriteInc 9-3, 9-6. Keyboard 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 3-5, 4-1, 4-2, 5-2, 5-3, 6-10, 6-12,
Features 1-1, 3-1. 7-6, 7-7, 7-8, 7-9, 8-7, 8-11, 9-2, 9-8, 9-10, 9-11,
Feet (Rubber) 1-3, 2-1, D-2. 9-12, B-1, D-1, D-2.
Files 9-16, 10-5, 10-10, 10-12, 10-15, 11-6. Key High. See High Key.
Delete All 10-9, 11-6. Key Low. See Low Key.
Load (Fill) 9-15, 9-16. KEYS Page 8-4, 8-10.
Loading 3-10, 5-2, 8-12, 8-13, 8-19, 8-22, 8-24, 9-13, Knob 3-7, 3-11, 3-12, 11-2.
9-14, 9-15, 9-16, 9-18, 10-2. KUF File 4-3, 10-3, 10-5, 10-7.
Load (Overwrite) 9-15, 9-16.
Saving. See Store. L
File Utilities 10-11.
Flash Drive. See USB Flash Drive. Layer 4-2.
Format System Flash Memory 10-12, 10-13. Function 4-2, 5-3, 5-4, 6-12, 6-13, 6-14, 6-15, 7-10, 7-11.
Program 6-13, 6-14, 7-10, 7-11.
Index

Transposition 6-14, 7-11. Mono Switch Pedal. See SW1; See SW2.
Volume 6-14, 7-11. Multi Edit Mode 3-8, 3-11, 3-15, 3-18, 5-7, 6-10, 6-12, 6-13,
LCD Display 3-8, 3-11, 5-3, 9-2, B-1. 6-15, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-11, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-5, 9-6,
LED 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, 3-10, 3-14, 6-1, 6-5, 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 9-11, 11-3.
6-18, 7-1, 7-4, 7-6, 7-7, 9-1. Multis 2-13, 3-10, 3-13, 4-1, 5-2, 7-1 to 7-16.
Load. See also Files: Loading. Deleting. See Deleting User Multis.
Errors 9-13, 9-14, 9-16. Editing. See Multi Edit Mode.
PC 2-13, 9-14, 9-15, 9-18, 10-6, 10-7, B-1. Favorites 7-5. See also Favorite Buttons.
USB 1-3, 2-3, 2-13, 3-10, 9-5, 9-8, 9-9, 9-10, 9-11, 9-13, Parameters List. See Zone: Parameters.
9-14, 9-16, 9-17, 9-18, 10-3, 10-5, 10-6, B-1. Saving 6-12, 6-15, 7-9, 7-11, 7-12.
Local Keyboard Channel 9-8, 9-10, 9-11. Zones. See Zone.
Local Program 8-12, 8-13. Muting Zones 1-2, 2-4, 7-6.
Low Key 3-18, 8-5, 8-10.
Low Velocity 8-11. N
M Naming 6-3, 6-16, 6-18, 6-19, 7-2, 7-12, 7-14, 8-6.
Navigation 3-2, 3-11.
MAIN Page 8-4, 8-6. Note Map 8-11.
Maintenance 10-1, 11-1. Numeric Entry. See Alphanumeric Entry.
Master EQ 3-1, 3-7, B-1.
MIDI 1-1. O
Bank 5-5. See Bank: MIDI.
Objects 4-3.
Bank Change Messages 8-12, 8-13, 8-21.
Deleting All 10-9, 11-6.
Channel 3-1, 3-10, 3-11, 3-15, 4-1, 4-2, 5-2, 6-1, 6-3, 6-16,
Loading. See Files: Loading.
8-6, 8-7, 8-23, 8-24, B-1. See also Channel.
Programs. See Program.
Channel Enable 6-16, 9-8, 9-10.
Channel Transmit 3-11, 3-12, 6-16, 7-1, 7-6, 8-1, 8-7, 9-8,
9-10, 9-11, 11-4.
P
Connecting. See Connecting MIDI. Pan 8-20.
Implementation Chart A-1. Entry 8-6, 8-9.
Page 8-12, 9-8. Panic 3-17, 11-3. See also Buttons: Double Press: Panic.
Ports 2-4, 2-11, 9-8. Param/Channel buttons 5-5.
Problems 11-4. Param/Channel Buttons 3-15, 5-6. See Buttons: Param/
Program Change 3-16, 5-1, 5-4, 5-5, 8-12, 8-13, 8-14, 9-8, Channel.
9-10, A-1. Parameter 7-8, 7-9, 8-22.
Program Parameter 8-6, 8-12, 8-13, 8-14. List 3-12, 8-20.
Mode 2-2, 3-7, 3-12, 3-13, 4-2, 5-1, 5-3. Parameter Assignments 6-9, 8-20.
Buttons 2-2, 3-10, 5-1, 5-2, 6-1, 6-20, 7-1, 7-15, 8-2, 9-1, PC 2-13, 10-6, 10-7, B-1.
D-2. Pedal 1-2, 1-3, 2-4, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 2-10, 2-13, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1,
Global. See Global Mode. 6-22, 8-16, 8-18, 11-5, 11-6, B-1, C-5.
Multi 2-8, 2-13, 3-1, 3-4, 3-5, 3-8, 3-10, 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, Dual Switch 2-4, 2-7, 2-8, 11-5, B-1.
3-15, 4-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-7, 6-10, 6-12, 6-13, 6-15, Half Damper 2-4, 2-9, 11-5, B-1.
7-1 to 7-16, 8-7, 8-20, 8-26, 9-8, 9-9, 9-11. Mode 9-6.
Multi Edit 3-8, 3-11, 3-15, 3-18, 5-7, 6-12, 6-13, 8-1, 8-2, Pedal Page 8-16.
8-3, 8-5, 9-11, 11-3. Pedal Switch Override 9-6.
Program 2-2, 2-13, 3-1, 3-4, 3-5, 3-8, 3-10, 3-11, 3-14, Switch 9-6.
3-15, 3-16, 5-1, 5-3, 5-4, 5-6, 6-1 to 6-22, 8-20, 8-23, Switch Parameters 8-16.
11-1. Pitch Wheel 1-2, 3-3, 3-18, 8-5, 8-14.
System. See System Mode. Power ii, iii, 2-2 to 2-8, 3-1, 6-11, 6-14, 7-9, 7-11, 9-2, 9-5,
Mod Wheel 1-2, 3-3, 3-6, 3-18, 4-1, 5-1, 6-8, 6-9, 6-22, 7-7, 9-6, 10-1, 11-1, 11-2, 11-5, B-1.
8-5, 8-15, 8-18, 8-19, 8-20, 9-7, 9-11. Problems 11-1.
Mono 2-2, 2-5, A-1. Power Cable iii, 1-3, 2-2.
Mono Pressure 4-2, 8-21, 9-3, 9-7, A-1. Power Off. See Auto Power Off.
Index

Pressure. See Mono Pressure. D-4.
Program 2-2, 2-13, 3-10, 3-13, 4-1, 5-1, 6-1 to 6-22. SW1 1-2, 2-4, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 8-18.
Favorites. See Favorite Buttons. SW2 1-2, 2-4, 2-8, 2-9, 8-18.
List C-1. Switch 1-2, 2-7, 3-8, 8-18, D-2, D-3.
Mode 9-4, 9-10, 9-11. See Mode: Program. Switch Buttons 3-5, 3-18, 4-1, 5-1, 6-9, 8-5, 8-18.
Saving 6-18. SWITCHES Page 8-17.
Selection 2-13, 6-2, 6-5. Switch Pedal 1-2, 2-4, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 2-10, 3-5, 11-5, B-1.
Program Change. See MIDI: Program Change. See also Pedal.
Difference 8-13. System Mode 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-6, 10-9, 10-11, 10-
Entry 8-12, 8-14. 12, 11-7.
Function. See Functions: MIDI Program Change. System Update 1-3, 2-3, 4-3, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, 10-6, 10-7,
Program Demo. See Functions: Program Demo. 10-12, B-1.
PRSMW Page 8-4.
T
R Tablet 1-3, 2-3, 2-12, 10-6, B-1.
Real Time Control 3-4. Thumb Drive. See USB Flash Drive.
Rear Panel Connections 1-2, 2-3, 2-5, 2-7, 2-9. Transpose
Reset Buttons 3-6, 6-8, 7-7, B-1.
Hard 3-10, 4-3. Reset 3-6, 3-15, 6-8, 7-7.
Soft 4-3. Zones 7-7, 8-10.
System 10-9, 10-10, 11-6. Troubleshooting 10-8, 11-1, 11-7.
Restore 10-15. See also Reset. Tuning 3-6, 3-10, 6-8, 7-7, A-1.
Rotary S/F Override D-4.
Rubber Feet. See Feet (Rubber). U
Update 2-3.
S Update Module 10-15.
Save. See Multis: Saving; See Program: Saving; See Store. USB Flash Drive 2-3, 9-13, 9-17, 9-18, 10-3, 10-5.
Button 3-8. USB MIDI 9-5, 9-8, 9-10.
Selecting USB Port 2-3, 2-13, 8-7, 8-8, 8-19, 9-9, 9-10, 9-11, 9-13,
Modes. See Mode: Buttons. 9-14, 9-17, 9-18.
Objects. See Objects: Selecting. User Multis
SLIDER Page 8-16. Deleting. See Deleting User Multis.
Sliders 1-2, 2-13, 3-4, 3-8, 4-1, 5-1, 6-9, 6-22, 8-19, 9-11, Saving. See Multis: Saving.
11-6, B-1, D-2. User Objects
Soft Button. See Buttons: Soft. Deleting all. See Files: Delete All.
Soft Pedal 8-21, 9-6. User Programs
Soft Reset 3-10, 4-3. See also Reset: Soft. Deleting. See Deleting User Programs.
Software Saving. See Program: Saving.
Restore. See Restore.
Update. See System Update. V
Sostenuto 1-2, 2-4, 2-7, 2-9, 2-10, 3-5, 8-21, 9-6, 11-5.
Variation Button 3-6, 6-9, 8-17, 8-18, 8-20, B-1, D-4.
Specifications B-1.
Velocity 3-1, 3-10, 8-10, 8-11, 8-22, A-1, B-1.
Split 4-2.
Velocity Maps 3-1.
Button 6-10, 7-8.
Volume 1-2, 3-4, 6-11, 6-14, 7-9, 7-11, 8-6, 8-9, 8-18, 8-20,
Function 4-2, 5-3, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 6-15, 7-8, 7-9.
11-6, B-1.
Key 3-18, 6-12, 7-9.
Slider 2-2.
Program 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 7-8, 7-9.
Transposition 6-12, 7-9.
Volume 6-11, 7-9.
Z
Store 9-17, 9-18, 9-20, 9-22. Zone 1-2, 2-7, 3-4, 3-5, 3-11, 3-18, 4-1, 5-2, 6-10, 6-12,
Support 2-4, 2-8, 10-8, 10-15, 11-6. 6-13, 6-15, 7-1, 7-6 to 7-11, 8-1 to 8-26, 9-6, 9-10,
Sustain 1-2, 2-4, 2-7, 2-9, 2-10, 3-5, 8-18, 8-21, 9-6, 11-5, 9-11, 11-4, B-1, D-2.
Index

Activating. See Activating Zones.
Changing 8-3.
Muting 1-2. See Muting Zones.
Parameters 8-6.
Status 8-6.
Index

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