Casio XW-G1 Guide de l'utilisateur

Safety Precautions Before trying to use the instrument, be sure to read the separate “Safety Precautions”.EXWG1-E-1BUSER’S GUIDEPlease keep all inform

E-8Getting Ready to Play• Whenever you connect any device to the Synthesizer, be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the device.• This

ReferenceE-98• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Inputs/OutputsUSB port TYPE BMIDI IN/OUT terminal IN, OUTSustain/Assigna

ReferenceE-99 Normal DSP Types• Type numbers 01 through 14 are single type DSPs, while numbers 15 through 46 are dual type DSPs. A single type DSP is

ReferenceE-100 Normal DSP Single Type DSP Parameters01: WahThis is a “wah” effect that can automatically affect the frequency using an LFO.Parameters

ReferenceE-10108: FlangerApplies wildly pulsating and metallic reverberation to sounds. LFO waveform is selectable.Parameters and Value Ranges:1 :LFO

ReferenceE-10214: Lo-FiApplies various types of noise to the input signal to reproduce a retro Lo-Fi sound.Includes wow and flutter for rotational flu

ReferenceE-10305: DelayParameters and Ranges1 :Delay Time (Range: 0 to 127) (Param A)2 :Feedback (Range: 0 to 127)3 :Damp (Range: 0 to 3)Adjusts dampi

Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel1 - 161 - 161 - 161 - 16Default ChangedNoteNumber0 - 1270 - 127 *1True voiceAfter TouchControlChan

ProgramChangeOO0 - 127:True #System ExclusiveO *2OSystem CommonXXXXXX: Song Pos: Song Sel: TuneAux MessagesRemarksXOXOXXOOOOOX: All sound off: Reset a

MA1204-B Printed in China XWG1-E-1BKThis recycle mark indicates that the packaging conforms to the environmental protection legislation in Germany.

Getting Ready to PlayE-9Prepare a household power outlet or batteries.• Be sure to comply with the separate “Safety Precautions”. Incorrect use of thi

Getting Ready to PlayE-10• If you press 6 POWER only lightly, the display will light up momentarily but power will not turn on. This does not indicate

E-11Learning to Play by Playing (For Synthesizer Novices)This chapter gets you started with basic operations by actually using the Synthesizer, while

Learning to Play by Playing (For Synthesizer Novices)E-12Play something on the keyboard to hear what the tone sounds like. Use 6 VOLUME to adjust the

Learning to Play by Playing (For Synthesizer Novices)E-13Next, press the br down (w) button to change to the tone name input screen.Example:Use the br

Learning to Play by Playing (For Synthesizer Novices)E-14There are a variety of different built-in arpeggio types. You can select one the same way as

Learning to Play by Playing (For Synthesizer Novices)E-15As you do when selecting a tone, you can use the bp dial to select the sequence you want. For

Learning to Play by Playing (For Synthesizer Novices)E-16If you have read all of the information in this introductory part of the manual, you are fina

Learning to Play by Playing (For Synthesizer Novices)E-17Example: To save the performance to User Bank 2, Performance 1• The edits pending indicator (

NOTICEThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim

E-18Selecting and Creating TonesThe tones of this Synthesizer are made up of the 16 parts shown below, plus externally input parts. This chapter expla

Selecting and Creating TonesE-191.Press 7 TONE.The button will light and the Synthesizer will enter the Tone Mode.2.Press bq PRESET/USER to select pre

Selecting and Creating TonesE-201.Select the tone you want to edit.• You can select a preset tone or an existing user tone for editing.2.Press 7 EDIT.

Selecting and Creating TonesE-21Solo Synthesizer tones are synthesized by combining tones of the six blocks, number (1) through (6), in the illustrati

Selecting and Creating TonesE-22Description(1) Synthesizer OSC1 Block“OSC” is an abbreviation of “oscillator”, which is where a sound is actually prod

Selecting and Creating TonesE-23 Editable Parameters of Blocks (1) through (6)•The nine sliders (5) and four knobs (3) can be used for quick and easy

Selecting and Creating TonesE-24KeyFolBase (V)Key follow base. Keyboard key that is the center of key follow.• Setting value can be specified using th

Selecting and Creating TonesE-25OriginalKey (Block (5) only)(V)Original key. Selects the keyboard keys where the externally input sound to Block (5) i

Selecting and Creating TonesE-26* “C-” on the display indicates C-1 (one octave below C0).LegatoLegato. Turning this setting on causes subsequent note

Selecting and Creating TonesE-27 Block (7): Total Block Filter Editable ParametersPreparationOn the screen that appears in step 2 under “To edit and

Important!Please note the following important information before using this product.• Before using the optional AC Adaptor to power the unit, be sure

Selecting and Creating TonesE-28 Block (8): LFO1 and Block (9): LFO2 Editable ParametersPreparationPerform the following steps from the screen in ste

Selecting and Creating TonesE-29 Block (10): Controllers Editable Parameters for Virtual ControllerThese controllers are virtual controllers for adju

Selecting and Creating TonesE-30There are two types of parameters: PCM melody tone specific editable parameters and the same parameters that apply to

Selecting and Creating TonesE-31The editable parameters described here are for the drum set tones. There are two types of parameters: PCM drum tone sp

Selecting and Creating TonesE-32* “C-” on the display indicates C-1 (one octave below C0). Editable Parameters Common to Other Tone CategoriesFor inf

Selecting and Creating TonesE-33* “C-” on the display indicates C-1 (one octave below C0). Editable Parameters Common to Other Tone CategoriesFor inf

Selecting and Creating TonesE-34You can use a pedal, the bender, or other devices, to instantly change the pitch and volume of notes, the envelope, an

Selecting and Creating TonesE-354.Move the sliders (5) to adjust the parameters currently assigned to them.• Refer to the table below for information

Selecting and Creating TonesE-36When the bn HOLD button is lit (by pressing it), the currently sounding note or arpeggio (page E-40) will be sustained

Selecting and Creating TonesE-37* When a tone with DSP (tone that uses a particular DSP) that is not a Solo Synthesizer tone is selected. A tone with

E-2ContentsGeneral Guide ... E-5Getting Ready to Play ... E-8Connections ...

Selecting and Creating TonesE-382.Next, refer to the list below as you perform operations with the br controls to select items and change settings. E

Selecting and Creating TonesE-39DSPs are divided among 53 DSP types according to effects. Preset Normal DSPs 0-0 and 0-1 are compressor type DSPs. The

E-40Sounding Arpeggios AutomaticallyWith the Arpeggio Function, you can play various arpeggios automatically by simply pressing keys on the keyboard.

Sounding Arpeggios AutomaticallyE-416.Select arpeggio hold or synchro ON/OFF.• If you want to turn on the hold function (HOLD), press bk STEP +. Each

Sounding Arpeggios AutomaticallyE-425.Use the bp dial or the br minus (–) and plus (+) buttons to change the TYPE, NOTE, and VELO settings.• You can a

Sounding Arpeggios AutomaticallyE-438.Use the bp dial or the br minus (–) and plus (+) buttons to change the parameter settings.• The table below show

Sounding Arpeggios AutomaticallyE-44Use the procedure below to clear preset step data or step data that was edited using Step Edit (page E-42) and cre

E-45Recording and Playing Back PhrasesThe Phrase Sequencer is a great way to record musical phrases that suddenly pop into your mind for later playbac

Recording and Playing Back PhrasesE-46There are two different methods you can use to change the tempo setting: using the TEMPO buttons or tapping a be

Recording and Playing Back PhrasesE-47In addition to what you play on the keyboard, pedal, knob, and wheel operations are also recorded in phrases.• Y

ContentsE-3Using the Step Sequencer ... E-50How the Step Sequencer is organized...E-50Playing Back a Step Sequence...E-52Editing a

Recording and Playing Back PhrasesE-48When playing on keyboard to start phrase playback (page E-46), the phrase data will play back in the key it was

Recording and Playing Back PhrasesE-49 To pause overdubbing during looped playbackIn step 4 of the above procedure, press bo REC instead of bo PLAY/S

E-50Using the Step SequencerThe Step Sequencer provides up to 16 steps. The Synthesizer’s sliders can be used to control step notes and velocity in re

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Using the Step SequencerE-52A step sequence can be played back from the Performance, Tone, or Step Sequencer Mode.The step sequence can be changed by

Using the Step SequencerE-53 On (Sounding)Press the 4 1 to 16 button of the number of the step you want to turn on.When a step is on, its 4 1 to 16 b

Using the Step SequencerE-54 Selecting a Slider FunctionPressing 2 SLIDER A/B toggles the sliders between two functions.Example: Preset sequence 2 SL

Using the Step SequencerE-554.Press br ENTER.This will display the master slider setting screen.5.Use the br minus (–) and plus (+) buttons and the 9

Using the Step SequencerE-561.Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “Changing the Solo1 Channel” on page E-55.2.Use the br up (q) and down

Using the Step SequencerE-57 Step Sequencer ParametersLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 DescriptionSetting Range and Screen ContentsTrk On/Off >Ent Track ed

ContentsE-4Using a Memory Card... E-86Supported Data Types ...E-86Card and Card Slot Precautions ..

Using the Step SequencerE-58Track Param >Ent Track parameterMax Step Maximum step. Specifies the number of steps played back by a part. If the spec

Using the Step SequencerE-59* “C-” on the display indicates C-1 (one octave below C0).Copy >Ent Data copyTrack Copies data from another track. Copi

Using the Step SequencerE-604.Use the br cursor (U, q, w, I) buttons to move the brackets % or the cursor to the item whose setting you want to change

Using the Step SequencerE-61 Preset: Scale, drum, velocity slider presetsUse the br cursor (U, q, w, I) buttons to move the brackets [ ] to an ite

Using the Step SequencerE-623.Use the br cursor (U, q, w, I) buttons to move the cursor to an item and then input the setting you want.• Button operat

Using the Step SequencerE-63• Before performing the following procedure, insert a memory card into the Synthesizer.1.Hold down bk CHAIN until the CHAI

E-64Recording and Playing Back with the Sample LooperYou can use the sample looper to record and loop up to 19 seconds of input from Synthesizer play,

Recording and Playing Back with the Sample LooperE-65• Reverse mode, sampling channel, and sampling rate settings are applied only to a new recording.

Recording and Playing Back with the Sample LooperE-66(1) NORM-AT:Records a new sample with auto start.• Length (recording time) setting(2) NORM-ML:Rec

Recording and Playing Back with the Sample LooperE-67(5) OVDB-ML:Enables overdubbing of an existing sample from the beginning. Only manual recording i

E-5General Guide• In this manual, buttons, knobs, terminals, and other parts are referred to using a combination of group numbers (1, 2, etc.) and par

Recording and Playing Back with the Sample LooperE-68 BEAT-ATPlay something on the keyboard, input sound from the microphone or connected electronic

Recording and Playing Back with the Sample LooperE-691.Select the Step Sequence you want to use for recording with the sample looper.• For information

Recording and Playing Back with the Sample LooperE-705.Press bm PLAY/STOP to start sample playback.• During playback, a display like the one shown bel

E-71Using the Performance ModeYou can use the Performance Mode to perform with up to four tones assigned to the keyboard. In addition to tone assignme

Using the Performance ModeE-723.Press 7 EDIT.This will display the top screen of the performance editing list.4.Select items and change settings on th

Using the Performance ModeE-73Editable Parameter ListMaster EQMaster Equalizer. Turning on this setting filters out master equalizer items contained i

Using the Performance ModeE-74DSP Line DSP line. This setting is the same as the mixer function part DSP line (page E-80). Off, OnKnob1Enable Knob 1 o

Using the Performance ModeE-75Key ShiftStep Sequencer key shift Switches the Step Sequencer key shift function between on and off (page E-52).Off, OnP

Using the Performance ModeE-76Phrase 2Phrase 2. Specifies the playback part and performs phrase playback. Can be assigned to keyboard range C6 to Bb6.

Using the Performance ModeE-77* “C-” on the display indicates C-1 (one octave below C0).MIDI OutMIDI output on/off. Specifies whether or not MIDI send

General GuideE-66Use the [POWER] button to turn power on or off, and the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume level. ☞ Page E-97Use the top three button

E-78Other Useful FunctionsThe mixer lets you make adjustments to the tone, volume level, and other settings* of the Synthesizer’s sound source parts (

Other Useful FunctionsE-79You can use the 5 1/9 to MASTER sliders and the 4 step (1 to 16) buttons to make instant changes in mixer settings.1.Press b

Other Useful FunctionsE-80 Part 01 through Part 16 Settings External Input Part Settings Master SettingsMixer SettingsDisplay Description SettingsP

Other Useful FunctionsE-81The following are Synthesizer settings that can be configured globally.• Tuning (Fine tuning of note pitch)• Local Control•

Other Useful FunctionsE-82The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is the name of a worldwide standard for digital signa

Other Useful FunctionsE-83* To apply setting changes, turn the Synthesizer off and then back on again. A message to that effect appears on the display

Other Useful FunctionsE-84You can use the procedure below to return the Synthesizer’s settings and data to their initial defaults.1.Press 7 SETTING.2.

Other Useful FunctionsE-853.Press br ENTER.This displays the playback screen.• In the case of a demo tune, playback will start automatically. In the c

E-86Using a Memory CardYou can save Synthesizer user area data to a memory card and load data from a memory card to Synthesizer memory. You also can p

Using a Memory CardE-87• Be sure to observe the precautions provided in the documentation that comes with the memory card.• Memory cards have a write-

General GuideE-7bqUse these buttons to select a tone number, performance number, etc. ☞ Page E-19brUse the six buttons on the right to move the cursor

Using a Memory CardE-88• Format a memory card before using it for the first time.• Before formatting a memory card, make sure it does not have any val

Using a Memory CardE-893.Use the br up (q) and down (w) buttons to move the item selection cursor (0) to “Card Save” (or “Save” if you want to save al

Using a Memory CardE-90• Make sure that all of the data you want to load is in the MUSICDAT folder on the memory card.1.Insert the memory card into th

Using a Memory CardE-911.Insert the memory card into the card slot.2.Press 7 SETTING.3.Use the br up (q) and down (w) buttons to move the item selecti

E-92Connecting to a ComputerYou can connect the Synthesizer to a computer and exchange MIDI data between them. You can send play data from the Synthes

Connecting to a ComputerE-93You can transfer user tones, phrases, and other data you saved with the Synthesizer to a computer for storage. Later, you

E-94ReferenceError MessagesDisplay MessageCause Required ActionFormat 1. The current memory card format is not compatible with this Synthesizer.1. For

ReferenceE-95File Name When renaming a file on a memory card, attempting to specify a file name that is already used.Use a different name.Invalid Tone

ReferenceE-96In certain keyboard ranges, the volume and tone quality sound are slightly different from those in other keyboard ranges.This is due to s

ReferenceE-97SpecificationsModel XW-G1Keyboard 61 standard-size keysTouch Response 2 types, OffMaximum Polyphony 64 notes (1 to 32 for some tones)Tone