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OR INJURY TO PERSONS
1. Read all the instructions (Safety, Installation and FCC if applicable) before using the product.
2. Do not use this product near water (example, near a swimming pool, spa, tub, sink or wet basement) and do not expose to rain.
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If this product requires assembly before being played, take special care to follow the assembly instructions found at the back of the manual.
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General user maintenance

• Clean the outer surface of your instrument using a soft, clean, slightly damp cloth and polish with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use industrial cleaners, detergents, abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or polishes as they may damage the instrument finish.
• Always turn off the power supply after use and never turn the unit on and off repeatedly in quick succession as this places an undue
load on the electronic components.
SAV E T H ESE I N ST RU CT I ON S
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Contents
The Owner’s Manual .................................................................................... 1
Specifications ............................................................................................... 1
Important information ................................................................................... 2
Important preliminary notes .......................................................................... 3
How to update your instrument .................................................................... 3
SYSTEM RESET ......................................................................................... 3
Front Panel WK2 .......................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel WK2 (Connections) ................................................................... 7
• 1 Get started.................................................................................................. 8
Powering up and preliminary operations ...................................................... 8
POWER ON/OFF ......................................................................................... 8
Select Performances and play keyboard sounds ......................................... 9
Select Styles and play with automatic accompaniments ............................ 10
Play the Programmable Pads .................................................................... 10
Play using the Pitch/Modulation ball .......................................................... 11
Play with Effects or bypass them ............................................................... 11
Play with headphones ................................................................................ 11
Play with the pedals ................................................................................... 12
Regulate the general Effect volumes ......................................................... 12
Transpose the instrument (Semitones) ...................................................... 12
Demo .......................................................................................................... 13
How to listen to the Demo Styles ............................................................... 13
Song Play - Direct from Disk ...................................................................... 13
• 2 Basicconcepts........................................................................................... 14
Style, Song Style and Song ....................................................................... 14
Style and RealTime modes (Style accompaniments off)............................ 14
STYLE LOCK and SINGLE TOUCH PLAY buttons ................................... 15
Song Style mode ........................................................................................ 15
Song mode ................................................................................................. 15
Performance ............................................................................................... 16
Tracks ......................................................................................................... 17
Sounds ....................................................................................................... 17
ROM-Sounds ............................................................................................. 17
Drumkits ..................................................................................................... 17
Samples ..................................................................................................... 17
Connections ............................................................................................... 18
Power ......................................................................................................... 18
Output: Right/mono – left .......................................................................... 18
Input: Right/mono – left ............................................................................. 18
Vocal processor (OPTIONAL): Mic/Line + Gain ........................................ 18
Midi ............................................................................................................. 18
Pedals ........................................................................................................ 19
Computer ................................................................................................... 19
Video interface ........................................................................................... 19
Headphones ............................................................................................... 19
Music Stand ............................................................................................... 19
The Display ................................................................................................ 20
Data Entry .................................................................................................. 21
Inserting Alphanumeric data ....................................................................... 21
Enter / Escape ............................................................................................ 21
Contents i
• 3 Sounds& Performances............................................................................ 22
The Sounds and tracks .............................................................................. 22
The 3 Real Time Keyboard tracks (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower) ................... 22
Sounds & The keyboard mode ................................................................... 22
Full mode ................................................................................................... 22
Split mode .................................................................................................. 22
Selecting Sounds ....................................................................................... 24
You can select Sounds using one of the following methods: ..................... 24
To select Keyboard Sounds ....................................................................... 24
BANK 1, 2, 3 and 4 ................................................................................... 24
Selecting Performances ............................................................................. 25
How to program the Performances ............................................................ 25
The Performance parameters .................................................................... 26
Store Performance ..................................................................................... 28
Save changes to a different Performance (or create a new one) ............... 28
The Performance name ............................................................................. 28
To Restore the original Performance settings ............................................ 29
• 4 TheStyles................................................................................................ 30
About THE WK2 Styles .............................................................................. 30
Selecting Styles .......................................................................................... 30
Recall a Style using the Direct Style Memory buttons ............................... 31
Recall a Style by selecting the Performances ............................................ 31
Total cancellation of the user style (CLEAR) .............................................. 32
The Style controls ...................................................................................... 33
START / STOP ........................................................................................... 33
Key Start .................................................................................................... 33
Intro ............................................................................................................ 33
Ending ........................................................................................................ 33
VAR 1, VAR 2, VAR 3, VAR 4 ..................................................................... 34
FILL A, FILL, FILL B ................................................................................... 34
Tap Tempo (also FILL B) ............................................................................ 34
Fade In/Out ................................................................................................ 34
The Arranger section .................................................................................. 35
Arrange On/Off ........................................................................................... 35
Arrange Memory ........................................................................................ 35
Lower Memory ........................................................................................... 35
Bass To Lowest .......................................................................................... 35
The Style Tempo ........................................................................................ 36
Tempo Lock ................................................................................................ 36
Saving the Tempo to a Performance .......................................................... 36
Saving the TEMPO IN one of the 16 DIRECT STYLE MEMORY slots ...... 36
The Split Point ............................................................................................ 37
Setting a new split point ............................................................................. 37
Chord Lock (ChoLock) ............................................................................... 37
Maintaining the chord notes (chord lock) ................................................... 37
Arrange Mode ............................................................................................ 38
Fingered 1 .................................................................................................. 38
Fingered 2 .................................................................................................. 38
One finger .................................................................................................. 38
FreeStyle .................................................................................................... 38
Single Touch Play, Store Performance/Performance Recall,
Style/Tempo Lock ................................................................................. 39
Single Touch Play ....................................................................................... 39
PERFORMANCE RECALL / Store Performance ....................................... 39
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Style/Tempo Lock ....................................................................................... 39
The Utility section ....................................................................................... 40
Metronome ................................................................................................. 40
Sustain ....................................................................................................... 40
Harmony ..................................................................................................... 40
VOCAL P (optional) .................................................................................... 40
Reverb ........................................................................................................ 41
Chorus ........................................................................................................ 41
• 5 Disk & HardDisk....................................................................................... 42

Floppy Disk ................................................................................................ 42
The Hard Disk ............................................................................................ 42
The Floppy Disk and Hard Disk functions .................................................. 43
Incorporated functions ................................................................................ 43
What is a MIDI file? .................................................................................... 43
General MIDI (GM) ..................................................................................... 43
GMX format ................................................................................................ 44
Loading Songs and MIDI files .................................................................... 44
Loading Styles ............................................................................................ 44
Loading Performances ............................................................................... 44
Loading Samples ....................................................................................... 44
Loading Song Styles .................................................................................. 44
Load operations ......................................................................................... 45
The Load procedure ................................................................................... 45
Floppy disk ................................................................................................. 45
Recognising files with extensions .............................................................. 45
HARD DISK ................................................................................................ 46
Save operations ......................................................................................... 47
The Save procedure ................................................................................... 47
Floppy disk ................................................................................................. 47
HARD DISK ................................................................................................ 48
Saving MIDI Files ....................................................................................... 48
Saving Song Styles .................................................................................... 48
Delete ......................................................................................................... 49
Disk ............................................................................................................ 49
HARD DISK ................................................................................................ 49
Disk Formatting procedures ....................................................................... 50
Format 720 Kb ........................................................................................... 50
Format 1.44 Mb .......................................................................................... 50
Floppy disk Formatting procedure .............................................................. 50
Hard disk partition formatting procedure .................................................... 51
Creating a new partition (New Part) ........................................................... 51
Utility .......................................................................................................... 52
COPY ......................................................................................................... 52
HARD DISK PROTECT ............................................................................. 53
HARD DISK FORMAT ................................................................................ 53
General disk handling information .............................................................. 54
Inserting a Disk into the drive ..................................................................... 54
Ejecting a Floppy Disk ................................................................................ 54
The Write Protect Tab ................................................................................ 54
Handling Floppy Disks ............................................................................... 54
Back-up copies ........................................................................................... 54
Disk Drive Head Cleaning .......................................................................... 55
Precautions to observe when using WK2 disks with a computer ............... 55
Contents iii
• 6 Songs....................................................................................................... 56
What is a Song? ......................................................................................... 56
The Song Performance .............................................................................. 56
Selecting and playing back Songs ............................................................. 56
To select a Song ......................................................................................... 56
Song Playback ........................................................................................... 56
FF / REW ................................................................................................... 57
CANCELLATION of a SONG (CLEAR function) ........................................ 57
Melody off ................................................................................................... 57
Play All Songs ............................................................................................ 57
Play a Song with a track in Real Time........................................................ 58
Displaying lyrics ......................................................................................... 59
• 7 Song Styles.............................................................................................. 60
Song Style Performances .......................................................................... 60
To select and playback a Song Style ......................................................... 60
Select a Song Style .................................................................................... 60
Play a Song Style in real time .................................................................... 61
Song Style Recording ................................................................................ 61
Entering the Song Style Record mode ....................................................... 61
Listen to the Song Style playback .............................................................. 62
Clear Song Style (User Song / Style) ......................................................... 63
Song Style name ........................................................................................ 63
• 8 Digital Signal Processor ............................................................................ 64

Reverb ........................................................................................................ 64
Chorus ........................................................................................................ 64
Assigning the effect types .......................................................................... 64
How to select the effect types .................................................................... 64
Deactivating (bypassing) the effects .......................................................... 65
Regulating the Send levels ........................................................................ 65
Revsend ..................................................................................................... 65
Chosend ..................................................................................................... 65
• 9 MIDI ........................................................................................................ 66
What is MIDI? ............................................................................................. 66
The Computer port ..................................................................................... 66
Tracks and MIDI channels.......................................................................... 66
MIDI Connection rules ................................................................................ 67
Assigning MIDI channels ............................................................................ 67
MIDI Lock ................................................................................................... 67
The Common Channel ............................................................................... 67
CHORD CHANNEL .................................................................................... 67
MIDI Numeration ........................................................................................ 68
Principal MIDI applications ......................................................................... 68
Piloting an expander (or other keyboard) with WK2 ................................... 68
Piloting WK2 from a MIDI accordion .......................................................... 69
Using the WK2 in Song Mode with a computer (or external sequencer) ... 70
Piloting WK2 with a Master Keyboard ........................................................ 71
SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE (Generalmusic system exclusive) ......................... 74
• 10 Sampling / Vocal Processor & ProgrammablePads.................................. 75

Digital Audio Sampler ................................................................................. 75
Regulating the Mic/Line signal ................................................................... 75
Sampling procedure and selection of the sample ...................................... 75
The Sample Edit parameters ..................................................................... 76
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Reverb ........................................................................................................ 76
Chorus ........................................................................................................ 76
Volume ....................................................................................................... 76
Pan ............................................................................................................. 76
Tuning ........................................................................................................ 76
Cancelling samples .................................................................................... 77
Programmable Pads Assign ....................................................................... 78
The WK2 Pads ........................................................................................... 78
VOCAL PROCESSOR (Vocal harmonizer) ................................................ 79
Activation of the vocal processor ............................................................... 79
VOCAL PROCESSOR EDIT ..................................................................... 79
PRESET ..................................................................................................... 79
PADS (Vocal P active) ................................................................................ 80
• 11 MIDI/ General ........................................................................................ 81

MIDI Dump procedure ................................................................................ 83
To receive the data ..................................................................................... 83
• Referencesection
Technical specifications WK2 .............................................................. Ref. 2
Index ..................................................................................................... Ref. 3
• Appendix
Sound table WK2 ..................................................................................... A. 1
Style, Song, Performance tables .............................................................. A. 3
Reverb table ............................................................................................. A. 4
Chorus table ............................................................................................. A. 4
Drumkit table ............................................................................................ A. 5
Recognised chords- examples in the key of C ......................................... A. 8
MIDI Implementation chart ....................................................................... A. 9
Recognised Control Change messages (MIDI Controllers) ................... A. 10
Control Changes on the track ................................................................ A. 10
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vi Contents
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for having purchased Generalmusic’s WK2 Multimedia workstation. This instrument is the successful result of the
combination of extraordinary sound quality, automatic accompaniments and an easy-to-operate user interface.
MULTIMEDIAWORKSTATION
WK2 is workstation with multimedia features that can render music making fun. With WK2 you can sing following the lyrics projected on a television
(or other video projection device), connect a microphone or musical instrument to the MIC o LINE inputs of the Vocal Processor (optional) and sample
the signals, processing them with the powerful on-board digital effects processors.
THEOWNER’SMANUAL
Ton ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully. It helps to understand how WK2 operates, saving much time.
The manual is divided into several User Guides. At the end is the Appendix with various tables and MIDI specifications.
Specifications
• Polyphony & multitimbricity
WK2 is 32 note polyphonic (maximum), 16 part multi-timbral in Song mode and 8 part multi-timbral in Style mode. Each part is assigned to a
track. In Real Time mode, 3 tracks (maximum) are assigned to the keyboard.
• Sound Generation
The WK2 sound generation uses PCM and Wavetable technology. The Sounds are based on elaborated sampled waveforms. The instrument’s
32 oscillators generate “single” (32-note polyphonic) or “layer” sounds (16 note polyphonic).
• ROM Sounds
The WK2’s ROM (Read Only Memory) contains 444 Sounds including 17 Drumkits.
• Sample-RAM
The battery-backed Sample-RAM can contain Samples captured by sampling them or loaded from disk. By installing the optional Vocal Proces-
sor card, it is possible to sample sounds fed into the Mic/Line inputs.
• Digital Signal Processor
WK2 features two on-board Digital Signal Processors, controlled in real time, which enrich the sounds with effects (reverbs and modulations).
Two different effects (1 Reverb and 1 Modulation/Delay) can be assigned and memorised to each Performance.
• Sequencer
The on-board Sequencer allows you to record Song Styles (real time recording method), to playback Songs and to play with Styles. User-
programmed sequence data are conserved in the battery-backed System-RAM.
• Preload, Play Direct from Disk
The Preload function automatically loads Songs in WK, PK, CD or SMF format into memory while the sequencer is in play or while you play in
real time. The Play Direct from Disk feature allows you to play a WK, PK, CD or SMF Song directly from disk without first loading all the data
into memory. This is particularly useful for Songs and Midi files that are larger in terms of memory than the available Sequencer memory.
• Automatic Accompaniments
WK2 features 96 ROM Styles which provide automatic accompaniments for the three real time keyboard sections (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower).
Each Style has 4 Variations consisting of Basic, Intro, Fill and Ending patterns, totalling 40 different patterns. The WK2 memory can house up to
8 disk-based Styles (User Styles).
• Direct Style Memory and Direct Sound Memory
WK2 allows you to select and memorise 16 Styles and 16 Sound combinations in the direct access memory locations for quick access during
play, useful for LIVE performances!
• Disk Drive and Hard Disk
The Disk Drive is a device that permits the transfer of useful data to and from Disks, allowing you to build a library of Songs, Styles, Performances
and Samples. The disk drive can read and write onto WK2 format 3.5” floppy disks with a capacity of 720 Kbytes (2DD type) and 1.4 Mbytes
(2HD type). Other formats recognised are Ms-Dos (1.44 Mb) and Atari ST/Falcon (720 kb), both used for the exchange of MIDI Files. The on-
board Hard Disk is a high-speed access device devised to store large amounts of data (Songs, Styles, Performances and Samples) without
having to use a large number of floppy disks. The Hard Disk can also be partitioned into several sections.
Introduction 1
having to use a large number of floppy disks. The Hard Disk can also be partitioned into 512 sections (it’s like having 512 floppy disks incorpo-
rated in the keyboard!).
• Karaoke
The instrument’s incorporated Video Interface allows you to use WK2 in Karaoke style: the Song or MIDI File lyrics can be projected onto a
Television screen (or other video device). The AVI can be configured for different video standards (Europe and USA). To read lyrics, the “TV”
option must be enabled (ON) in the MIDI/GENERAL page and the supplied RGB/SCART cable must be connected to the television set (set to AV
mode).
• Vocal Processor (optional)
The Vocal Processor allows you to sing (or play) through the WK2’s internal amplification using the instrument’s internal digital effects. The signal
fed into the Mic/Line inputs can also be processed by the Vocal Processor in order to add vocal harmonies to your performance.. With the Vocal
Processor it is also possible to sample the signal fed into the Mic/Line input.
• Updateable Operating System from floppy disk
Since the WK2 operating system resides in a flash ROM, it is possible to load updates from floppy disk which can add new functions to the
instrument.
• Multitasking operating system
The WK2 operating system allows you to perform different functions simultaneously, such as loading a file while the sequencer is in playback, or
formatting a disk while you play.
• MIDI
Thanks to the fully implemented MIDI features, WK2 can act as a Master controlling device, or as a 16 part multi-timbral slave device, regardless
of the current playing mode.
• Direct Connection to a computer
As an alternative to the MIDI Interface; the Computer jack permits the connection of computers (Mac, PC or Atari) not fitted with a MIDI interface
to WK2 via a single serial cable. The communication speeds can also be configured to suit your specific computer system.
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
1. The WK2 should contain the following items from the factory:
a) Instrument;
b) one floppy disk containing the operating system;
c) one demonstration floppy disk;
d) Music stand;
e) Owner’s manual;
f) Power cord;
g) RGB/SCART cable;
h) Warranty certificate;
i) list of Generalmusic distributors
2. When contacting your retailer or authorised Generalmusic technical assistance centre, always quote the model name and serial number of your
instrument.
2 Introduction
Important preliminary notes
Observe these important preliminary notes before getting into your instrument
AVOID PLACING DISKS ON TOP OF THE SPEAKERS
Do not place floppy disks on top of speakers, near magnets, telephones, or other sources of
electromagnetic fields. The disk contents could be damaged.
HOW TOUPDATEYOURINSTRUMENT
To implement new functions in your instrument, you can update your instrument as de-
scribed below.
1. Before turning on the WK2, insert the floppy disk containing the latest release of the
Generalmusic Operating System.
2. Turn on the instrument. The message “Load OS?” appears in the display.
3. Press ENTER to confirm (pressing ESCAPE cancels the operation).
4. After pressing ENTER, the display shows the message “Loading!”.
5. When the operation is complete, WK2 is ready to play.
NB. To check the date of the Operating System, select the last page of the MIDI/GENERAL
functions.
SYSTEM RESET
To restore the instrument’s factory set status (default settings), proceed as described be-
low:
• Simultaneously press and hold the UPPER 1 selector button (located to the right of the
display) together with the PADS buttons 2, 3 and 4. The display shows the message
“SysRESET” for a few seconds the sets ready for playing.
WARNING
The Reset operation irremediably cancels all user-programmed data contained in the in-
strument’s RAM.
RECHARGEABLE, BACK-UPBATTERY
The WK2 is fitted with a Ni-Cd rechargeable battery to retain data while the instrument is off.
The battery is recharged while the instrument is turned on (not just plugged in !). When the
instrument is turned off, data is conserved in memory for appriximately 30 days. If the
battery discharges after not using the instrument for a long period of time, leave the instru-
ment on for at least 8/10 hours to recharge it completely.
Introduction 3
Front Panel WK2
1. POWER ON/OFF:. Push button to turn the instrument on
and off.
2. VOLUME. Regulates the overall volume of the entire instru-
ment (speakers, headphones and the stereo Right/M-Left out- 1
3
puts).
3. STYLE/SONG. Numeric selection keypad to select the Styles
2
(00-95), User Styles (96-103), Song Styles (104-110) and Songs
(111-117) by specifying the corresponding Program change
number using the STYLE / SONG lists as a reference. Three
digit selections are specified by pressing the + 100 button fol- 4
lowed by the remaining two digits.
4. DIRECT STYLE MEMORY. Each of the 16 memory buttons
of this section memorise a preferred Style selected from the
ROM or User banks (the User Style must be loaded to memory)
for a rapid recall. The overall memorised status of both direct
memory sections can be stored to floppy disk or hard disk for
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future loading.
5. CURSOR/PAGE. Navigational arrows: the CURSOR [ ] and
[ ] buttons select the functions listed in the MENU to the left of
the display. The currently selected function is indicated by the
arrowhead in the display which points to the name of the func-
tion. The PAGE [ ] and [ ] buttons pass from function page to
another.
6. MELODY OFF. This button turns off the melody of a Song in
playback, useful if a singer wants to sing along with the backing, 31
or if you want to play the melody yourself.
keyboard below the split point. LOWER MEMORY, the Sound assigned to
7. DEMO. Gains access to the demonstration Songs. After pressing the the Lower keyboard section continues playing (display indicator on) or
buttons, use the buttons F1…F8 to select the individual demo songs. stops playing (display indicator off) after releasing the keys from the key-
Button F9 chains the 8 demo songs into a single melody. board below the split point. BASS TO LOWEST, when on (LED on), the Bass
8. SINGLE TOUCH PLAY. When On (display indicator on) ROM Style- track of the Style auto accompaniment follows the lowest left note of the
Performance sounds are assigned to all the tracks when you select the chord played, allowing real time changes of the bass accompaniment
Styles. The ARRANGE ON/OFF and ARRANGE MEMORY functions are also au- according to the lowest note played. When OFF, the bass track follows
tomatically activated. In this mode, the 9 Function buttons F1 … F9 also the programmed pattern of the Style, regardless of the chord inversion
recall nine different Single Touch Play ROM panel settings which differ played.
according to the Style. When OFF (display indicator off), selecting Styles 12. VARIATION 1, 2, 3, 4: These buttons allow you to change the cur-
recalls sounds for the accompaniment tracks (Drum, Bass, Acc 1, 2, 3) rent Style Variation (the display indicator illuminates then goes off. The
while those of the keyboard tracks remain unchanged. current variation (1, 2, 3 or 4) is indicated by the corresponding LED
9. RECALL/STORE PERFORMANCE. A twin action button: RECALL which turns on.
press the button then use the Function buttons 1…9 to recall Perform- 13. FADE IN/OUT, FILL IN A, FILL IN, FILL IN B/TAP. . Fade In/Out:
ances from the current Performance Group. Other Performance Groups Starts and stops a Style with a gradual increase or decrease of volume.
are selected with the +/– buttons of the right numeric keypad. STORE Starting requires pressing the Start button. During the fade cycle, the
PERFORMANCE: press and hold the button to activate the Store Perform- corresponding display indicator turns on. FILL IN A [ ] (Fill-to-previous-
ance function which allows you to save your settings to the Perform- variation): recalls a Fill pattern (display indicator turns on) then passes
ances and change the Performance name. to the previous Style Variation. FILL IN [ ] (Fill-to-current-variation): re-
10. FUNCTION BUTTONS F1 … F9 (S.T.PLAY/PERFORMANCE). calls a Fill pattern then continues with the same Style variation. FILL IN B
These buttons select Demo Songs, Performances, Single Touch Play [ ] (Fill-to-next-variation): - pressed during Style play (display indicator
settings and the tracks of the current Style, Song Style or Song, depend- turns on), it recalls a Fill pattern then passes to the next variation. TAP -
ing on the current status of the instrument. In Song mode the two rows sets the Style playing speed by tapping on the button and starts the Style
of numbers under the buttons correspond to the 16 Song Tracks which automatically.
are selected with the buttons F1 … F8. Button F9 toggles between 14. START/STOP, INTRO, ENDING, KEY START/CONTINUE. START/
tracks 01-08 and 09-16. STOP starts and stops the playback of a Style. INTRO places the introduc-
11. ARRANGER. 4 functions which control the Styles.: ARRANGE ON/ tion of a Style on “standby” before Style start. ENDING (the correspond-
OFF enables (LED On) or disables (LED Off) the Style arrangements. ing display indicator turns on). KEY START synchronises the start of a
ARRANGE MEMORY, the Style arrangements continue playing (display indi- Style with a note (or chord) pressed on the lower keyboard area. Press-
cator on) or stop (display indicator off) after releasing the keys from the ing CONTINUE restarts the Song Style or Song from the current stop point.
4 Front/Rear Panel
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5 20 21
24 27
6 22
28
7 9 23
10 19
8 18 25
11 17 29
16
12 26
13 14 15
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15. TEMPO/DATA DIAL, ENTER, ESCAPE. TEMPO/DATA DIAL: in Song, 21. UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER. These buttons activate (LED on) or
Song Style and Style modes, the Dial is active for Tempo changes. When Mute (LED off) the respective keyboard sections.
the instrument is set to one of the edit modes, the Dial operates as a data
22. FLOPPY DISK. ENTERS THE DISK OPERATING FUNCTIONS
entry device . Enter confirms specified data in edit situations. ESCAPE
(LOAD, SAVE, Delete, Format) which allow the transfer of files to and
cancels specified data and/or escapes an edit situation.
from floppy disk.
16. OCTAVE –/+. A Track octave transposer which transposes the se-
23. HARD DISK. Enters the Hard Disk operating functions (Load, Save,
lected track over the maximum range of ±2 octaves. Pressing both +
Delete, Format and Utility) which allow you to organise the Hard Disk
and – buttons at the same time cancels the setting.
data.
17. TRANSPOSE b / #. Raises (#) or lowers (b) the pitch of the instru-
24. SOUND. Numeric selection keypad to select the Sounds (00-127),
ment as a whole in semitone steps, over a range of ±12 semitones.
including the Drumkits of banks 2, 3 and 4, by specifying the correspond-
Pressing both buttons at the same time resets to 0.
ing Program change number using the SOUND lists as a reference.
18. STYLE/TEMPO LOCK. STYLE LOCK: when on (corresponding dis- Three digit selections are specified by pressing the + 100 button fol-
play indicator on), selecting Performances recalls keyboard sounds only lowed by the remaining two digits. The Sound Banks (1, 2, 3 and 4) are
without changing Style. When off (display indicator off), selecting Per- selected in cyclic order by simultaneously pressing the + and – buttons.
formances recalls keyboard and accompaniments sounds and changes
25. PROGRAMMABLE PADS/VOCAL P. 4 buttons which provide
Style. TEMPO LOCK: when selected (flashing indicator shown in the dis-
sounds or samples that can be played in real time in any mode. All
play), the current Tempo setting is locked for all Style changes. When off
buttons are assignable (samples or percussive sounds). VOCAL PROCES-
(flashing stops), each Style recalls memorised Tempo data.
SOR: when working with the Vocal Processor, each pads gains access to
19. PLAY ALL SONGS. If a Song or MIDI File disk is inserted in the disk a related function (Track Mute [Pad1], Equal/Mic [Pad2], Edit [Pad3] and
drive, this buttons triggers the playback of all the Songs or MIDI Files Vocal Mute [Pad4]);
directly from disk, playing them back one after the other as a medley.
26. DIRECT SOUND MEMORY. Each of the 16 memory buttons of this
This function can also be used to listen to all the Songs or MIDI files in a
section can memorise a preferred configuration of the Upper 1, Upper 2
partition of the Hard Disk.
and Lower sections (including Sound and Effects assignments, Volume
20. DISPLAY. A coloured, backlit, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) of the settings, etc.) for quick and easy selection during your live performances.
multi-function type that simultaneously displays and provides access to The overall memorised status of both direct memory sections can be
several parameters. The user interface displays the current situation of stored to floppy disk or hard disk for future loading.
the instrument at all times, showing the On/Off status of several panel
27. SEQUENCER. Two buttons dedicated to the recording and play-
buttons with the corresponding display indicator. The surrounding mark-
back of Song Styles and to the playback of Songs. RECORD automati-
ings also form part of the display area (explained in detail afterwards).
Front/Rear Panel 5
cally sets the sequencer for Song Style recording. Holding the button 29. SAMPLING (RECORD, SAMPLES). RECORD ACTIVATES THE SAMPLING
pressed for a few seconds gains access to the Clear function which al- PROCESS, ALLOWING YOU RECORD YOUR VOICE (THROUGH A MICROPhone) or a
lows you to cancel recording errors and parts not wanted (all, chord, etc.) musical instrument connected to the Mic/Line jack of the Vocal Proces-
PLAY/STOP starts and stops the Song Style recording and playback and sor interface. SAMPLES gains access to the SAMPLES bank (disk-based
the playback of Songs. Samples can be loaded to the Sample bank even if the Vocal Processor
is not installed).
28. UTILITY. 6 useful functions which affect the instrument in several
different ways. METRONOME activates/deactivates the metronome in play- 30. PITCH/MODULATION BALL. This physical controller is preset for
back and record mode. SUSTAIN applies the sustain effect to the three PITCH BEND (horizontal movements) and MODULATION (vertical movements)
keyboard sections (Upper 1, 2 and Lower). HARMONY enables/disables which affect the Performance tracks enabled for one or both effects.
the melody harmony function according to the current Harmony Type.
31. HEADPHONES. Jacks for headphones connection (optional). Con-
VOCAL P: gains access to the Vocal Processor functions. Reverb acti-
necting a pair of stereo headphones to the left jack automatically exclude
vates/deactivates the Reverb effect processor. CHORUS activates/deacti-
the internal speakers (for silent playing). connecting to the right jack
vates the Chorus effect processor (delay/modulations). Holding down
does not affect the internal speaker system.
the VOCAL P, HARMONY, REVERB and CHORUS buttons gains access to the
edit of the corresponding function. 32. DISK DRIVE. The Disk Drive is situated to the left of the instrument,
under the keyboard. This device works with 3.5" DD disks and 2HD
disks.
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Rear Panel WK2 (Connections)
MIDI
PEDAL INPUT OUTPUT
RGB S VHS DAMPER PEDAL VOLUME COMPUTER THRU OUT IN VOLUME RIGHT/M LEFT RIGHT/M LEFT
2 3 5 6 7
1 4 MIDI
PEDAL INPUT OUTPUT
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RGB S VHS DAMPER PEDAL VOLUME COMPUTER THRU OUT IN VOLUME RIGHT/M LEFT RIGHT/M LEFT
1. VOCAL PROCESSOR (optional). A Mic/Line interface installed by 5. MIDI: A MIDI interface consisting of MIDI IN, MIDI OUT and MIDI
sliding the unit into the corresponding back-panel location. The Vocal THRU ports to communicate with other external devices fitted with a
Processor allows you to play through the instrument and add vocal har- MIDI interface (keyboards, computers, etc.). MIDI cables are not sup-
monies to your playing (or to your voice), processes the signals fed into plied with the instrument.
the Mic/Line jacks with the internal effects and allows you to sample the
When using WK2 on its own, these ports do not require to be con-
signals.
nected.
2. VIDEO INTERFACE. An Interface with RGB and S-VHS ports which
6. INPUT (RIGHT/MONO - LEFT). Audio input jacks to allow external
allows you to project song lyrics on a domestic television or RGB moni-
instruments to play through the internal amplification of the WK2. The
tor. A video cable is supplied as a standard accessory.
input level can be controlled with the appropriate potentiometer.
3. PEDAL (Damper, Pedal, Volume). Jacks for the connection of Switch
7. OUTPUT (RIGHT/MONO - LEFT). Stereo audio outputs to allows
action pedals (Damper, Pedal) and a continuous action pedal (Volume).
WK2 to play through an external amplification system (mixer, powered
The DAMPER pedal (optional) allows you to sustain the notes played,
speakers, etc.).
the PEDAL pedal (optional) allows you to control various functions (Switch
UP1/2, Start/Stop, Fill A, Fill IN, Fill B, Intro, Ending), the VOLUME pedal 8. AC POWER CONNECTOR. Connect the supplied power cord to
(optional) allows you to control the overall volume or section volume. this connector and the other end to a suitable outlet.
4. COMPUTER. Serial port which permits WK2 to be connected directly
to a computer (Apple Macintosh or IBM PC and compatibles). Data
interchange between WK2 and PC or Mac requires appropriate setting
in the MIDI/General functions .
Front/Rear Panel 7
• 1 Get started
In this chapter, you’ll find step by step instructions on some basic functions that will help you
get to know your instrument right away.
Poweringupandpreliminary operations
POWERON/ OFF
The power switch (located on the left lateral panel) turns the keyboard on and off.
Insert one end of the power chord into the rear-panel mains socket, and the other end
into a suitable wall outlet.
Be sure that the local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the instru-
ment’s name plate.
Play onthe keyboardandchange the sounds

1. Play onthekeyboard.
Piano
You will hear the “Piano” sound play across the full keyboard extension.
The group of Keyboard Activators (Upper 2, Upper 1, Lower) shows Upper 1 selected
(LED on), indicating that the UPPER 1 keyboard section is active to play.
The Upper 2 and Lower keyboard sections are also enabled for activation.
2. PressUPPER2.
A second sound is introduced, layered with the first.
Piano
Polysynth
Pressing a single note on the keyboard plays two sounds simultaneously.
3. PressLOWERandplay withbothhands.
HaloPad Piano
Polysynth
A third sound is introduced and the keyboard is now divided with a Split Point at note
B3. The LOWER keyboard plays over the range C2 - B3. The UPPER 1 and UPPER
2 sections are assigned to the range C4 - C7.
4. Adjust theoverall volume.

Use the VOLUME sliding control (slider) to adjust the general volume of the instrument.
A comfortable level is about two thirds of the maximum course of the slider.
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Select Performancesandplay keyboardsounds
1. Set theinstrument toPERFORMANCEmodebypressingthe[] and[] CURSORbuttonsasmany
timesasnecessaryuntil thearrowheadinthedisplayappearsnext tothe“PERF” functioninthe
MENUlist .
Aquicker methodisby pressingthePerformanceRecall button.
2. Select aPerformance.
Use the Function buttons F1…F9 to select one of the 9 Performances belonging to the
first group.
The selected Performance recalls a different sound combination. The keyboard mode
may also change (Split or Full mode). The sound combination and keyboard mode will
depend on the selected Performance.
The Performances can:
• recall combinations of up to 3 keyboard sounds;
• recall different panel settings;
• recall different Styles.
What happens when Performances are selected is discussed in detail afterwards.
4. Changethesounds.
Using the group of 16 direct access buttons on the right (Direct Sound Memory), you
can quickly recall as many sound combinations as there are buttons. You can also save
your preferred sound combinations to the same memory slots. Assign your sounds to
the Real keyboard sections using the right selection keypad then hold down one of the
direct access memory buttons for a few seconds: your programmed combination is
saved to the memory button.
The 16 Direct Sound Memory buttons can:

• recall sound combinations relating to the keyboard sections (up to 3 sections of the
keyboard);
• recall different panel settings;
ATTENTION: The sound group names pertaining to the 16 Direct Sound Memory
buttons serve as a further indication in addition to the numerical recall, to help
remember the location of a preferred Sound. For example, the sound “Nylon”
can be saved to the Guitar group button and so on....
Get started 9
Select Stylesandplay withautomaticaccompaniments
A Style will already be selected but you can select another Style in the following manner:
1. PressSINGLETOUCHPLAY.
The S.T.PLAY function on the right of the display turns on. Also activated are the AR-
RANGE ON/OFF button (panel LED on) and ARR MEM function (display indicator on
the right).
2. Select aStylebyspecifyingthecorrespondingnumber onthe STYLE/ SONGnumerickeypadto

theleft of thedisplay.
3. PressSTART/ STOP(thebigredbuttonunder thedisplay).

The Drum accompaniment (drum track) starts to play.
4. Play achordwiththeleft hand(belowsplit point B3) andamelody withtheright.
You’ll hear a fully orchestrated arrangement start to play together with the melody of the
keyboard sound(s).
The combination of sounds that play will depend on the Style selected.
You can change the combination of keyboard sounds by intervening on the keyboard
activators (Upper 2, Upper 1 and Lower).
Styles are discussed in detail in the relative chapter afterwards.
5. UsetheDirect StyleMemory buttonstochangestyle.

Using the group of 16 direct access buttons on the left (Direct Style Memory), you can
quickly recall as many Styles as there are buttons. To save your preferred ROM Style
to the memory slots, recall the Style using the left selection keypad then hold down one
of the direct access memory buttons for a few seconds.
Play the Programmable Pads

• StrikethePadsfreely.
While you play keyboard sounds, you can add additional sounds in real time by striking
the PADS.
Each PAD provides a different sound (a sample or a percussive instrument).
N.B.: the Pads also gain access to the Vocal Processor functions, provided that the
Vocal Processor unit is installed. To use the Pads, therefore, be sure that the Vocal
Processor indicator is not enabled (display indicator pointing to Vocal P).
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Play usingthe Pitch/ Modulationball MODULATION
While you play, you can apply Pitch Bend and Modulation to the keyboard sounds by using
the Pitch/Modulation ball located to the left of the keyboard.
• ToobtainPitchBend, movetheball Upor Down.

To obtain Modulation, move the ball in Left/Right directions.
Pitch Bend is a “glide” (or glissato) effect which simulates the effect that certain instru-
ments can produce (trombone, guitar, violin, etc.).
PITGCHBEND
Modulation is an effect which simulates the natural vibrato of such instruments as the
violin, cello, human voice, etc..
Play withEffectsor bypassthem

One or both effects (REVERB and CHORUS) will be active (shown by the corresponding
display indicators), according to how the current Performance is programmed (in Style or
RealTime modes).
You can temporarily modify the way in which a Performance or Style is processed by changing
the On/Off configuration of the REVERB and CHORUS panel buttons.
When the corresponding display indicator is on, the sounds of the current Performance are
being processed by the effect; when the display indicator is off, the effect is bypassed.
Bypass
1. Tobypassaneffect, pressthecorrespondingpanel button.

The corresponding display indicator goes off, indicating that the current Performance is
not processed by the relative effect.
To activate aneffect
2. Pressthecorrespondingpanel button.
The corresponding display indicator turns on to show that the current Performance is
processed by the relative effect.
22 Reverbs (Reverb) and 22 Modulation/Delays (Chorus) are available in the WK2.
Play withheadphones
• Plugaset of headphonesintooneof therear panel HEADPHONESjacks.
You can play and listen in total silence over the headphones without disturbing others in
the same room by plugging into the left Headphone jack (the instrument’s speakers are
automatically excluded). Plugging into the right headphone jack does not affect the
internal speakers.
Use the Volume slider to regulate the headphone volume.
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Play withthe pedals
If you have purchased the optional Generalmusic pedals (volume pedal and footswitch type PEDAL
pedals), plug them into the jacks on the rear connections panel: Damper, Pedal and Vol-
ume. DAMPER PEDAL VOLUME
The configuration of the pedals is as follows:

• Damper = Damper (sustain)
• Pedal = Switch Upper 1/2, Start/Stop, Fill<, Fill, Fill>, Intro, Ending (program-
mable)
• Volume = Master Volume or Section volume programmable)
Regulate the general Effect volumes

It is possible to regulate the general effect volumes to suit the surroundings.
Hall 1>
Although each Performance recalls appropriate effect volume and mixer settings for each
track, a general setting can be applied to render the General Effect Volume more or less
intense with a single command.
1. Pressthecursor buttonsasmanytimesasnecessaryuntil thearrowheadinthedisplayappears

next tothe“REVERB” or “CHORUS” functionsintheMENUlist. I00 Hall 2 >
2. PressthePAGEbuttonsrepeatedly toscroll throughthe22Reverbor Choruseffects.
The General Effect Level, shown next to the selected effect, can be regulated with the
DIAL or the + and – buttons of the right hand numeric keypad.
If you store the new settings to the current Performance (with the Store Performance
command), they remain in memory (RAM) after turning off the instrument.
I20 Hall 2 >

Transpose the instrument (Semitones)
If you are playing a difficult tune that requires the use of several black keys, or a tune that is
too high or too low for a singer or another instrument, you can transpose WK2 to play the
tune in an easier key.
The TRANSPOSE b/# buttons allow real time semitone adjustments (transpositions) of the
overall pitch (range ± 12 semitones (12 semitones = 1 octave).
1. Presseither TRANSPOSEb or TRANSPOSE#.

The current status of the keyboard transposition is shown at the centre of the display for
TRANSPOSE
about 3 seconds under the TRANSPOSE section in the central part of the display (00
= standard pitch).
2. PressTRANSPOSEbtolower thepitchor TRANSPOSE#toraisethepitch.

Every time you press TRANSPOSE b, the display shows a decrease of one semitone. TRANSPOSE
Every time you press TRANSPOSE #, the display shows an increase of one semitone.
TRANSPOSE
0
Holding either button pressed changes the value continually until the maximum trans-
pose value of +12 or –12 is reached.
Clear the keyboard transpose setting
3 Toclear thetransposesetting, pressbothTRANSPOSEbuttonssimultaneously. Note: Pressing both Transpose buttons at the same time
The display returns to the normal setting (00). also provides a PANIC function.
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Demo
How tolistentothe DemoStyles
At any moment you can listen to the automatic playback of your WK2 to get an idea of what
the instrument is capable of doing.
1. PresstheDEMObutton.
2. Select oneof thefirst 8buttonsunder thedisplay (F1…F8).
Each button corresponds to a Demo Song. Press button F9 to listen to all the Demo
Songs chained into a medley.
The Demo Song starts to play.
3. TostoptheDemoSong, pressthesameFunctionbutton, or theDEMOtoescapeDemomode.
SONGPLAY - DIRECTFROM DISK

WK2 can play a Song in GMX, WK2, PK7, WK3, CD or Standard MIDI File [SMF] format
directly from disk, without loading the data to memory beforehand.
Have a WK2, PK7, WK3, CD or SMF format Song disk ready.
1. Insert thedisk intothedisk drive.

Refer to the section “General Disk handling information” in the Disk chapter for informa-
tion regarding the precautions to take when inserting and extracting floppy disks from
the drive.
2. PresstheDISKbutton.
The DISK icon illuminates and the arrowhead to the right of the display points to the
LOAD function in the list of the DISK functions.
The display shows the first available file type and relative extension contained in the
disk.
3. RotatetheDIAL(or usethe+/ – buttons) toscroll throughall thefilespresent ondisk, until the

display showsthefilethat youwant tolistento.
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4. PressPLAY/ STOPor START/ STOPtostart theplayback directly fromdisk.
The message “Wait!!” appears for a few seconds then playback begins.
5. Tostopthe“direct” playback at any time, pressSTOPor START/ STOP.
Note 1: It is possible to abort the Direct play function dur-

ing the “WAIT!” period by pressing ESCAPE.
Note 2: how to load Songs into memory is discussed in the

“Disk 1 Hard Disk” chapter.
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• 2 Basicconcepts
In this chapter, you’ll find information regarding the principal elements that make WK2 work,
including useful information which will help you to understand the structure of the instru-
ment.
To gain access to the functions, as well as following the instructions outlined below, it is also
possible to follow a shorter and more direct route: by holding down the corresponding
function button for about 2 seconds, WK2 enters automatically into the edit of the function.
This method allows rapid interventions and shortens your editing times.
Style, SongStyle andSong

The WK2 operating modes are:
Style/RealTime mode: to play with the accompaniments or use WK2 as a con-
ventional keyboard. To activate this mode, select one of the 16 Direct Style Memory
buttons, or one of the 63 PERFORMANCES or a STYLE (from the Style selection
keypad). WK2 powers up in this mode every time it is turned on.
Song Style mode: to record the keyboard sounds with accompaniments and create 8
track Songs. To activate this mode, move the arrowhead to the left of the display with
the cursor [ ] and [ ] buttons until it points to the SONG menu function, or specify the
corresponding SONG STYLE number (104-110) on the STYLE/SONG numeric keypad.
Song mode: to play disk-based Songs loaded into memory. To activate this
mode, move the arrowhead to the left of the display with the cursor [ ] and [ ] buttons
until it points to the SONG menu function, or select the SONG by specifying the corre-
sponding number (101-117) on the STYLE/SONG numeric keypad.
STYLEANDREALTIMEMODES(STYLEACCOMPANIMENTSOFF)
Style and Real Time modes have a Performance in common.
Styles can play up to 8 (5+3) tracks simultaneously while Real Time up to 3. Both modes
have identical Performance editing tasks.
Style/RealTime Performances are always divided into two parts:
the first 5 tracks are dedicated to the auto-accompaniment;
the remaining 3 are assigned to the keyboard sections (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower) which
play in real time.
Sounds and accompaniments can be recalled by:
selecting a Style (by specifying the corresponding number on the Style/Song selection
keypad or by using the Direct Style Memory buttons);
or
selecting a Performance (by moving the arrowhead to the PERF menu function, or
pressing the Performance Recall button, and selecting a Performance with the function
buttons F1…F9 under the display).
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STYLELOCKandSINGLETOUCHPLAY buttons
The sounds that are recalled by selecting Performances or Styles are governed by the
status of the SINGLE TOUCH PLAY and STYLE LOCK functions.
SINGLETOUCH PLAY ACTIVE(display indicator on):

Selecting a Style recalls the sounds of the auto accompaniment STYLE+REALTIME
tracks and relative patterns, as well as the appropriate keyboard
sounds for the selected Style. Memorised Tempo data is also re- ON
called (if Tempo Lock is off).
SINGLETOUCH PLAY OFF(display indicator off):

OFF
Selecting a Style recalls the accompaniment sounds, the Style
patterns and Tempo data without changing the keyboard sounds.
STYLE
STYLELOCKACTIVE(display indicator on):

PERFORMANCE
When you select a Performance, the Style remains unchanged.
Only the keyboard sounds are recalled but not those of the accom-
OFF
paniment tracks. PERFORMANCE
STYLELOCKOFF(display indicator off):

ON
Selecting a Performance recalls the Style, the Variation, Effects STYLE + REALTIME
and the Tempo. Also changed are the sounds for the keyboard
and the accompaniments (provided that the recalled Style Per- PERFORMANCE
formance contains a different configuration of sounds).
REALTIME
SONGSTYLEMODE
Song Styles are 8 track (max.) Songs created by recording the
keyboard sounds with Style auto accompaniments. The chords
that trigger the Styles are captured by the sequencer in the CHORD
track. Up to 3 keyboard sections can be recorded. Song Styles
are excellent providers of backing tracks for singers or solo instru-
ments.
Up to 7 Song Styles can reside in the WK2 memory (recorded or loaded from disk).
SONGMODE
A Song is a representation of a multi-timbral performance (16 tracks), as if you were listen-
ing to a full orchestra. WK2 can load and playback songs in the following formats GMX,
PK7, WK3, CD or Standard MIDI Files (SMF) recorded with sequencers of other manufac-
turers.
Up to 7 Songs can be stored in the WK2 memory (memory permitting).
Via MIDI, WK2 can be exploited as a 16 part multi-timbral sound generator.
Basic concepts 15
Performance
A Performance is a combination of sounds and settings. Performances can store the cur-
rent status of the panel buttons and information pertaining to the parts that make up a
Performance to play in real time and with Styles. Performances memorise effect settings,
the status of the controllers (pedals, Pitch/Modulation ball), the pads configuration, the MIDI
channel configuration, the status of the tracks (On/Off), the Tempo setting and more. By
selecting a Performance, all the settings memorised to the Performance are recalled in a
single step.
There are 63 programmable Performances available to choose from, giving you a variety of
possibilities of setting the WK2 to your liking with the least number of operations. In addi-
tion, in ROM (non-programmable) there are as many Style-Performances as there are ROM
Styles, which you can recall at the touch of a button using the SINGLE TOUCH PLAY
function..
RealTime Performances
63 user-programmable Performances are arranged in 7 PERFORMANCE GROUPS. Per-
formances recall combinations of the keyboard sounds, panel settings, Style, Variation and
Tempo. Press the PERFORMANCE RECALL button to quickly access the Performances
(select them with the F1…F9 buttons). Hold down the same button to activate the STORE
PERFORMANCE command, which allows you to save the panel situation to the current
Performance.
Style Performance
96 default non-programmable Performances are associated to the ROM Styles which are
permanently stored in the instrument’s Read Only Memory. The default Style Perform-
ances are recalled when Styles are selected with the SINGLE TOUCH PLAY function se-
lected (display indicator on). Style Performances recall sounds for the accompaniments
and keyboard sections.
Single TouchPlay settings

Single Touch Play settings are additional “Performances” which are recalled by using the
function buttons F1…F9 when the SINGLE TOUCH PLAY function is active (display indica-
tor selected). In this condition, as well as being able to select the ROM Styles using the * N.B. Activating Single Touch Play recalls the memorised
Style / Song selection keypad, you can also recall up to 9 preset real time keyboard settings S.T.Play setting of the current Style. Using the 9 function
(combinations of the Upper 1, Upper 2 and Lower sounds) which depend on the current buttons recalls a further 9 settings of the current Style, to-
Style. The possibilities are, therefore, endless when you consider that there are 96 ROM talling 10 settings for each Style.
Styles, each with 10* Single Touch Play settings (960 preset settings!).
Song Style Performance

Song Style Performances (non-programmable) are associated to the Song Styles which
are stored in appropriate memory locations as indicated in the Song / Style lists at the top of
the instrument’s control panel. The Song Style Performances recall sounds associated to
the accompaniment tracks and keyboard tracks used in the recording.
Song Performance
Every Song loaded or played from disk is associated to a specific Song Performance which
is automatically recalled by selecting the Song (111-117).
The Performances via MIDI?.........

Via MIDI, the Performances are a source of 16 Sounds, regardless of the status of the
instrument.
It is possible to modify the 16 Performance tracks using the Page buttons to the left of the
display, but only when the arrowhead does not show the Perf function selected. If you are
playing in real time or with the Styles, the configuration of tracks 10-16 does not influence
either playing mode (track 9 is used by the Pads), but if you are programming WK2 for use
as a multi-timbral slave device, all 16 tracks are taken into consideration.
Selecting Sounds and Performances via MIDI is discussed in a later chapter.
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Tracks
A Track is the smallest part of a Performance and each type of Performance contains a
number of tracks that correspond to the playing mode to which the Performance is associ-
ated.
A sound can be assigned to each track; the display always shows the sounds assigned to
the keyboard sections (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower). It is also possible to see the sounds
assigned to all the tracks of the current Performance. The Tracks are divided into two
groups: 01-08 and 09-16. If the display arrowhead shows the Song function selected, the
function button F9 allows you to switch from the track set 01-08 to 09-16.
The Sounds assigned to the tracks are displayed as Program Change numbers. The bar 112 33 05 24 49 109 48 61 01
graphs shown directly under the Program Change numbers represent the track Volume
levels.
The status (ON or OFF) of the Upper 1, Upper 2 and Lower tracks can be changed by
intervening directly on the corresponding section activators (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower). The
ON/OFF status of all the other tracks of the Performance (except the real time tracks) is
changed by pressing the corresponding function buttons repeatedly (provided that the PERF
function is not shown selected with the arrowhead). The ON/OFF status of the tracks is
shown by the track name (e.g. ‘Drum’) which is displayed when ON or cancels when OFF.
Sounds
The WK2 sounds fall in two categories:
• ROM-Sounds
• Drumkits
• Samples
ROM-SOUNDS
The WK2 contains 444 sample-based ROM Sounds (including 17 Drumkits).
The Sample Ram allows you to load one or more samples in memory, to increase the sound
potential of the instrument.
DRUMKITS
Drumkits assign a different percussive sound to each note of the keyboard. Banks 2 and 3
of the PERCUSSIVE Sound Group contain 16 Drumkits. Bank 4 contains a special drumkit
(location 112) configured with some extra special sounds (DrumSFX).
SAMPLES
The WK2 can load samples in WK2, PK7, WK3 and CD formats. Press the SAMPLES
panel button to recall a Sample; the display shows the first available sample in memory. By
using the – and + buttons of the right numeric selection keypad, you can scroll through all
the Samples available.
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Connections
This section takes a brief look at the types of connections that can be achieved using the
rear-panel sockets.
POWER
Connect this socket to a suitable AC voltage supply by means of the power cord.
OUTPUT: RIGHT/ MONO– LEFT

The rear-panel Stereo Right/Mono-Left output jacks allows the WK2 to be connected to an
external amplification system (keyboard amplifier, domestic stereo system, mixing console,
etc.). The signal is delivered processed by the instrument’s internal effects processor. WARNING - Be sure to turn down the volume of the exter-
nal amplification system before connecting audio cables.
For stereo reproduction, connect two jack cables to the Left and, Right jacks. For Mono Inserting jacks into the connectors can cause noise which
reproduction, connect to the Right/Mono jack To exclude the instrument’s internal amplifi- may damage the speakers of the amplification system.
cation and use the audio outputs only, insert a jack into the headphones socket. Connect-
ing the Right/M-Left jacks to external amplification equipment does not exclude the internal
speakers.
INPUT: RIGHT/ MONO– LEFT

The Right/Mono-Left jacks allow you to play external instruments through the WK2 internal
amplification system. For Stereo instruments, connect both jacks via suitable audio cables.
For Mono instruments, connect to the Right/Mono jack only. The input signal volume can be
controlled with the small knob situated next to the inputs.
VOCALPROCESSOR(OPTIONAL): MIC/ LINE+ GAIN

The Mic and Line jacks are sampling inputs which are situated on the optional Vocal Proc-
essor module.
You can connect a Microphone to the Mic jack in order to sample the signal and process it
with the Vocal Processor.
The impedance of the Line jack is more suitable for signals sourced from electronic musical
instruments and Hi-Fi. The Line input is also used for sampling.
The captured samples are stored in the Sample-RAM.
The Vocal Processor is fitted with a twin Gain control to regulate the level of the input
signal before entering the system. The smaller inner knob controls the Mic signal while the
larger outer knob controls the Line signal. The On/Off status of the microphone input as well
as various associated Vocal Processor functions are selected with the Pads when the Vocal
P. function is active (display arrowhead shown on near the Vocal P indicator).
MIDI
WK2 is fitted with a standard MIDI interface consisting of a MIDI IN, a MIDI OUT and a MIDI
THRU port for MIDI connections. Detailed information regarding MIDI applications are
found in the dedicated chapter further ahead.
Below follow brief instructions on the principal MIDI connections possible.
• WK2 piloting another instrument.
WK2 EXPANDER
Connect the WK2 MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of the other instrument. MIDI OUT MIDI IN
• WK2 piloted by a master keyboard.
Connect the WK2 MIDI IN to the MIDI OUT of the master keyboard. For the master
keyboard to simulate the WK2 keyboard, set it to transmit on the same channel as the MK WK2
WK2 Common Channel, setting all other channels to off. MIDI OUT MIDI IN
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• Connecting several MIDI instruments in series.
WK2 EXPANDER
The MIDI THRU port allows the connection of several MIDI instrument in series. MIDI THRU MIDI IN
• Recording Songs on a computer or external sequencer.
Connect the WK2 MIDI IN to the MIDI OUT of the external device, the WK2 MIDI OUT
WK2 COMPUTER
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
to the MIDI IN of the external device. Set the Upper 1 track for Local Off operation (in MIDI IN MIDI OUT
EDIT/GENERAL) in order to send WK2 keyboard data to its own internal sound engine
via the computer/sequencer.
PEDALS
Connect the optional pedals (Volume, Damper and Pedal) to the corresponding pedal con-
nectors.
The default configuration of the pedals and the relative Control Change messages gener-
ated are as follows:
DAMPER: Damper (generates CC64);
VOLUME: Master Volume (generates CC07 on the Common Channel);
PEDAL: Switch Upper 1/Upper 2.
COMPUTER
The WK2 can be connected directly to a computer by means of the COMPUTER connector.
WK2
This connection is alternative to MIDI; both types of communication are not permitted at the
same time. COMP.
Types of computer connection

Macintosh and compatibles. Connect to the MAC Modem port via a standard serial cable CH. 1...16 CH. 1
(DB8-DB8). Programme the sequencer to communicate with WK2.
PC IBM and compatibles. Connect to the PC Serial port via standard DB8-DB9, DB8- COMPUTER
DB25 cables. Select the appropriate communication velocity in the WK2 to communicate
with the PC (see EDIT/GENERAL chapter). RS-232/
MODEM
VIDEOINTERFACE
The Video RGB and S-VHS outputs allow you to connect the instrument to an external
monitor or domestic television set in order to project Song Lyrics onto the monitor. Set a
domestic TV to operate in AV mode.
The WK2 is set to communicate with the European Video standard (PAL). For the U.S.A.,
the Video standard must be set to NTSC (see the EDIT/MIDI chapter).
HEADPHONES
Two headphones jacks are available on the back panel of the instrument which accept a
standard pair of stereo headphones.
Plugging the headphones into the left HEADPHONES jack excludes the internal speakers
to allow private listening. The right headphones jack does not exclude the internal speaker
system if used.
MUSICSTAND
WK2 is supplied with a music stand which is attached by inserting it into appropriate holes
on the rear panel.
N.B. A different stand can be adapted to the double holes.
Basic concepts 19
The Display
The WK2 has a large, coloured (three colours) backlit liquid crystal display of the multifunction
type which simplifies all your operations. This user interface is divided into 6 zones:
4
1 000 G.Piano
VARIATION METRONOME TEMPO TOUCH
HARMONY
5
FILL-IN A
000 0 C
FILL-IN B S. T. PLAY
INTRO A B MEASURE TRANSPOSE SUSTAIN

DISK
ENDING REVERB
FADE REC REC REC CHORUS
OCTAVE DRUMS BASS ACC. 1 ACC. 2 ACC. 3 CHORD LOWER UPPER 2 UPPER 1 ARR. MEM.
RECORD
112 33 05 24 49 101 48 61 01 LOW. MEM.
3 6
PLAY 1 2
PAUSE 3 4
MELODY OFF STYLE LOCK
1) Menu(left)
This is a list of functions which are accessed by means of the cursor [ ] and [ ] buttons..
A flashing arrow indicates the environment which you can select using the Page buttons [ ]
and [ ] The movement of the arrowhead is cyclic: once it reaches the top or bottom, it
continues its course by appearing at the other extreme end of the list.
2) Indicators (left)
Indicators which show the on/off status of the corresponding panel buttons.
3) Central zone
This large area is further subdivided into several smaller zones:
• the ON/OFF status, the Sound number and volume level (bar graph) of the accompa-
niment tracks and real time keyboard tracks;
• the type of chord played with the left hand for the accompaniment;
• the Metronome on/off status;
• the Tempo setting and relative beat monitor;
• the use of the Floppy Disk or Hard Disk;
• the overall Transpose setting;
• the sequencer measure counter;
• the values relating to the functions;
• the names of the Sounds, Style, Performance, Song Style, Songs, Functions, etc..
4) Indicators (right)
Indicators which show the on/off status of the corresponding functions.
5) Mode
Names of the 3 real time keyboard sections selected with the corresponding buttons to the
right (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower). A LED indicator near the button shows which section is
selected. The on/off status of the keyboard sections determine how the keyboard sounds
are combined and set the keyboard modes (Full or Split).
6) Disk
List of functions which are selected with the cursor buttons after activating the DISK or
HARD DISK button (press ENTER to open the partition).
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Data Entry
Numeric value insertion, function and parameter selection is carried out as follows.
After selecting a function with the corresponding arrowhead, it is possible to:
- change Page (where two or more pages are present) with the PAGE buttons,
- enter data (change parameter values) with the DIAL or the + / – buttons of the right
numeric selection keypad.
For example: to assign a different Sound to a track, first select the track with the correspond-
ing function button (F1 … F9). The selected track starts to flash in the track display zone,
indicating that it is ready to accept a modification (in this case, the PERF function must not
be selected and the SINGLE TOUCH PLAY function must be off).
Several panel buttons, if held pressed for about 2 seconds, gain direct access to the modi-
fication of the parameters of the selected function. These buttons are:
STORE PERFORMANCE, STYLE/TEMPO LOCK, ARRANGE ON/OFF, HARMONY,
REVERB, CHORUS, RECORD (Sequencer mode).
INSERTINGALPHANUMERICDATA
In name writing situations (Performances, Song Styles, Disk or Hard Disk Save operations,
the keyboard activates as a source of alphanumeric data. Each note of the keyboard corre-
sponds to a letter of the alphabet or a number.
Up to 7 characters can be entered for a name (8 characters in FD and HD mode).

The following illustration shows the configuration of the alphanumeric data of the keyboard.
The notes on the extreme left provide some word processing functions:
• D2: CAPS - Toggles between Capitals On and Capitals Off.
• D#2:INS/OVER - Toggles between Insert and Overwrite. Insert inserts a character
between two entries. Overwrite cancels a character at the cursor
position. By default, the status of this parameter is in Overwrite mode.
• E2: SPACE - inserts a space
• F2: DELETE - cancels an entry at the flashing cursor position.
• G2: <— (BACKSPACE) - cancels the previous entry.
Use the + and – buttons of the Sound numeric selection keypad to move the flashing cursor
in left-right directions.
Press ESCAPE to close the page.
Press STORE PERFORMANCE then ENTER to store the new name to the Performance.
ENTER/ ESCAPE
ENTER confirms an operation and the values assigned to modified parameters. In some
function pages, Enter confirms a parameter value and executes an operation (for example,
a Load operation in the Disk environment). Enter also gains entry to the Disk or MIDI
environment.
ESCAPE cancels a selected operation or the values assigned to a selected parameter.
Basic concepts 21
• 3 Sounds&Performances
THESOUNDSANDTRACKS
A Sound is assigned to each track of a Performance.
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THE3 REALTIMEKEYBOARDTRACKS(UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER)
At all times the display shows the tracks of both the accompaniment sections as well as the
keyboard sections (unless the instrument is set to a mode which deactivates one or more
tracks).
The Real Time keyboard sections correspond to the Upper 1, Upper 2 and Lower tracks
(tracks 9, 8 and 7 respectively).
SOUNDS& THEKEYBOARDMODE
The keyboard sounds can be configured in several different ways by means of the key-
board activators LOWER, UPPER 2, UPPER 1 located to the right of the display.
Each button has its own On/Off LED indicator.
The configuration of these three keyboard activators also determines the keyboard mode:
FULL and SPLIT.
FULLMODE
Full Mode is operative when the Upper 1 and/or Upper 2 keyboard sections are active to
play over the whole keyboard range with the Lower section disabled. In this case, you will
be able to play either with a single Sound or with two layered Sounds, across the entire
keyboard range.
If, therefore, you wish to play in Full mode, simply cancel the LOWER keyboard activator as
well as the ARRANGE ON/OFF button.
This action automatically assigns one or both Upper sections to the entire keyboard exten-
sion and cancels the split (if ARRANGE ON/OFF is off).
When you play with Styles (the ARRANGE ON/OFF button selected), the accompaniment
tracks recognise the current Split Point; the keyboard zone to the left of this point is corre- ------------------------------- FULLKEYBOARD ---------------------------
sponds to the LOWER section. (Upper 1, Upper 2)
If the LOWER section is off, (LED off), the lower keyboard is disconnected for the assigned
keyboard sound and does not play.
The UPPER 1 and UPPER 2 sections can be activated/deactivated at will to introduce or
cancel the keyboard sounds as required.
SPLITMODE
Split Mode corresponds to the situation when the keyboard is divided into two parts, allow-
ing you to play two (or three) different sounds simultaneously: one on the left (Lower) and
one (or two) on the right (Upper 1 and/or Upper 2).
When you play in real time, you can activate Split Mode simply by pressing the LOWER
button (LED on). This splits the keyboard and assigns the Lower sound to the left keyboard SPLITKEYBOARD
area and the Upper sounds to the right. This configuration becomes standard for the instru- --------- Lower -------- ------------------ Upper 1&/ or Upper 2-------------
ment until changed again.
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To recap, the possible situations are as follows:
When ARRANGE ON/OFF is off (LED off, accompaniments off)
a) UPPER 1 only on: Sound of track 9 across the entire keyboard;
b) UPPER 2 only on: Sound of track 8 across the entire keyboard;
c) UPPER 1 and 2 both on: Sound 8 and 9 layered across the entire keyboard;
d) UPPER 1 and LOWER on: Sound of track 7 on the left split and Sound of track 9 on
the right;
e) UPPER 1 and LOWER on: Sound of track 7 on the left split and Sound of track 8 on
the right;
f) UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER all on: Sound of track 7 on the left split, layered Sounds
of tracks 8 and 9 on the right.
Activating ARRANGE ON/OFF (LED on, accompaniments active) automatically sets to Split
Mode. If LOWER is currently off, the sound of the left split will be mute; if on, the Sound of
track 7 will be active to play. The Upper 1 and Upper 2 tracks continue to operate as
described above.
Sounds & Performances 23

SelectingSounds
YOUCAN SELECTSOUNDSUSINGONEOFTHEFOLLOWINGMETHODS:
• Assigning a Sound to a real time keyboard section (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower) by speci-
fying its corresponding number on the right selection keypad;
• Recalling a sound combination for the keyboard sections using the Direct Sound Memory
buttons;
• Selecting a Performance containing a sound combination as well as other performance
parameters.
• Recalling a Single Touch Play setting using one of the 9 function buttons (F1 … F9)
while SINGLE TOUCH PLAY is active (display indicator on).
TOSELECTKEYBOARDSOUNDS
To assign a Sound to a Keyboard section, you must first select the section using either the
relative activators (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower) or the corresponding function buttons (F9, F8,
F7).
Only one section at a time can be in an enabled state.
1. Pressoneof thesectionselectorstotheright of thedisplay, or usethecorrespondingFunction
buttons(F7…F9).
The arrowhead to the right of the display shows which section is selected and the
display shows the assigned sound. 00 PIANO 1
2. Specify thecorrespondingSoundnumber ontheSOUNDSselectionkeypad.
To select a Sound with a number greater than 99, first press the 100+ button to specify
the hundreds, then specify the two remaining digits. For example, referring to the
SOUNDS tables on the top right of the control panel, select Sound n. 100 BRIGHT-
NESS: press 100+ then press ‘0’ twice to specify 100.
3. Play onthekeyboardandlistentotheSoundrecalled.
Repeat the operation to listen to other sounds.
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The sound shown in the display is always the one assigned to the section indicated by
the right arrowhead.
4. Any soundcombinationcanbememorisedtooneof the16direct accessmemory locations.
Configure the Real Time keyboard sections as preferred and hold down one of the
Direct Sound Memory buttons for a few seconds to save the current sound combination
for future recall.
BANK 1, 2, 3 AND4
The WK2 Sounds are organised in SOUND BANKS which are accessed by pressing the
both + and – buttons of the right hand selection keypad at the same time.
Banks 1, 2 and 3 each contain 128 Sounds; those of Bank 1 are General MIDI compatible.
Bank 4 houses a further 60 Sounds which can be selected by activating Bank 4 and select-
ing them in increasing or decreasing order using the + / – buttons of the right hand selection
keypad. Bank 1, 2 and 3 sounds are GMX compatible (GMX is an extended GeneralMIDI
standard implemented by Generalmusic).
The WK2 Drumkits are in Banks 2, 3 and 4 (112-119). You can choose between 17 Drumkits;
the relative drum maps appear in the Appendix. Bank 4 contains an additional Drumkit
(DrumSFX). To assign a Drumkit to one of the keyboard sections, use the same operation
as described for the Sound assignment. Remember however, to select BANK 2 or BANK 3
with the –/+ buttons of the Sound selection keypad before specifying the relative Drumkit
Program Change number (112 - 119). The current BANK number is shown in the display
zone in the extreme bottom right hand corner.
SAMPLES, when in RAM, reside in a special bank which is accessed by pressing the
SAMPLES button. The Samples are assigned to a selected (flashing) track with the + and
– buttons of the right hand selection keypad.
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SelectingPerformances
Select a Performance when you want to change the entire keyboard sound combination,
not just a single sound. The Performances can also change the Sound combination of the
Styles (refer to the Style chapter for more details).
Use the following procedure to select a Performance:
1. PressthePERFORMANCERECALLbuttontogainaccesstothePerformances, or usethecursor []
or [] buttonstomovetheleft arrowheadof thedisplay next tothePERFmenufunction.
2. Select oneof the9Performancesof thecurrent GroupwiththecorrespondingFunctionbuttons
(F1… F9) under thedisplay (Group1isautomatically recalledby default).
3. Toselect adifferent PerformanceGroup(7Groups), usethe+ and– buttonsof theright hand
selectionkeypad.
The Performance Group number is shown in the 3 digit display in the top left hand G.Piano>
corner (G01, G02, etc.). The current Performance name is appears at the top centre of G02 OscarCl>
the 8 digit display.
In Performance mode, the Dial controls the Tempo setting. G07 Empty>
Selecting Performances and Style Lock
As the Performances are associated to the Styles, each time you select a Performance, you
also recall the Style to which it is associated.
If you prefer to select Performances without changing the Style auto accompaniment pat-
terns, activate the STYLE LOCK function.
How toprogramthe Performances

The WK2 contains 63 user-programmable Performances which you can modify to suit your
needs.
Performance programming tasks are a simple matter and they offer the possibility of recall-
ing preferred Sound combinations, Styles and panel settings.
Here is a list of Performance programming tasks which can be carried out to modify a
Performance. It is important to remember that the instrument MUST NOT be set to PERF
mode - the left arrowhead of the display MUST NOT indicate the PERF menu function.
1) Assign sounds to the tracks. 05
Select a track with the corresponding function button (F1…F9) under the display, and
recall a Sound using the procedure already described. The DIAL also controls the track
volume.
2) Change the ON/OFF status of the Real Time keyboard tracks.

Activate or deactivate the keyboard sections UPPER 1, UPPER 2 and LOWER.
3) Change the ON/OFF status of the accompaniment tracks (Drum, Bass, Acc1 05 05
Acc2, Acc3).
Press the corresponding function button repeatedly to obtain the OFF status. It is not
possible to change the ON/OFF status of the real time keyboard tracks with the corre-
sponding function buttons (F7…F9) - see point 2 above. The ON/OFF status of a track
can be seen at a glance by the corresponding name (for example ‘Drum’) which ap-
pears if ON or cancels if OFF.

4) Modify the volume of the tracks.
When a track is shown flashing and the assigned Sound appears in the 8 digit display
zone, you can modify the volume level by rotating the DIAL. 05
5) Transpose the tracks in steps of a semitone or octave.

When a track is enabled for a change (flashing), the OCTAVE +/– buttons allow you to
increase or decrease the Octave setting of the track by one or two octaves. To obtain
05
semitone changes for a track, rotate the DIAL or use the + and – buttons of the right
selection keypad (with the TRANSP page selected).
6) Modify the effects.

The ON/OFF status of the REVERB and CHORUS functions, the corresponding effect
types and the relative general effect volume settings can be saved to the current Per-
formance.
When the track is enabled (flashing), it is possible to modify all the parameters described
above. Use the PAGE [ ] and [ ] buttons to gain access to the performance parameters; 05
THEPERFORMANCEPARAMETERS
- VOLUME : (00/127) determines the track volume level.
- REVSEND: (00/15) the value determines the amount of Reverb effect applied to the Volume >
track.
RevSend>
- CHOSEND: (00/15) the value determines the amount of Chorus effect (modulation/
delays) applied to the track. ChoSend>
- TRANSP: (-24/+24) determines the transposition (up or down) to apply to the track.
Transp.>
27 Detune >
- DETUNE: (-63/+63) determines the fine tuning to apply to the track. Each step is
equivalent to 1/64th of a semitone.
- PAN : 00/31 right, 00 centre, 00/-31 left) determines the position of the sound within
the stereo panorama (left, right or centre). Pan >
An anti-clockwise rotation of the Dial sets the PAN to mute; in this situation the sound is
not delivered either left or right; if the effects are active on the track, you will only hear Pan Mute
the processed sound.
In the case of a Drumkit (which contains incorporated pan settings), the display will Pan Lock
show the ‘PAN lock’ setting: in this case, PAN will be deactivated for the Drumkit.
- VOL_PED: (ON/OFF) enables or disables the track for the action of the optional Vol-
Vol_Ped>
ume Pedal (connected to the rear panel jack).
- DAMPER: (ON/OFF) enables or disables the track for the action of the optional Damper
Damper >
pedal (sustain effect).
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- PITCH/M: (ON/OFF) enables or disables the track for the action of the Pitch/Modula-
tion bass. Pitch >
- PITCHRG: (00/12) determines the Pitch excursion for the bender. With the 00 setting,
the Pitch ball does not affect the track; any value above 00 indicates the pitch excursion PitchRg>
expressed in semitones (example, 12 = one octave).
- EDITSND: (ON/OFF) if a disk-based Song, in WK3 format, is loaded into memory, it

EditSND<
may contain one or more edited sounds; the ON setting (default) allows you to listen to
the edited sounds in playback, while the OFF setting recalls the sounds in their original
form without the memorised modifications.
All the modifications can be carried out using the DIAL or the + and – buttons of the right
hand selection keypad.
You can escape from an edit page at any time without losing your temporary modifications.
If you decide to change Performance, however, you must save the modifications, otherwise
they will be lost if you select either another Performance or the same one again.

StorePerformance
The STORE PERFORMANCE button allows you to memorise the current panel setting to
the Performance at any moment. Be sure to use the STORE PERFORMANCE function
after carrying out one of the operations described in the previous paragraph; in this way you
will “photograph” the current panel situation at all times.
Confirm or cancel the Store Performance operation with ENTER or ESCAPE.
The PERFORMANCE RECALL/STORE PERFORMANCE button also gains direct access
to the Performance mode; the arrowhead positions itself automatically next to the PERF
menu function.
Even if you program all the available Performances with new settings, the original factory
settings can be restored at any time with the RESTORE function (remember to save your
programmed Performances to disk before using restore). Saving Performances to Floppy
Disk or Hard Disk is explained in the Disk & Hard Disk chapter.
If you modify the first Performance of the 63 available, every time you turn on the WK2, it will
power up to the programmed setting.
You can also choose not to store your programmed Performances to disk by taking advan-
tage of the battery-backed RAM which retains data after power down. Bear in mind, how-
ever, that if the batteries loose their charge, all your programmed data stored in memory will
be irremediably cancelled.
To recap, to memorise a Performance, you should
1) HolddowntheSTOREPERFORMANCEbuttonfor afewseconds.
2) Confirmthedisplay confirmationrequest (?) withENTER. GrandPN?
Hint: When you select a STYLE with SINGLE TOUCH PLAY active, the original
factory set Performance associated to the Style is recalled, which you can modify and
save to another Performance.
SAVECHANGESTOADIFFERENTPERFORMANCE(ORCREATEANEW ONE)
To save the Performance to a location other than the current position, use the following
procedure:
1. HolddowntheSTOREPERFORMANCEbuttonfor afewseconds.
2. RotatetheDial toselect adifferent Performance.
The 3 Digit display area will show the selected Performance number (e.g. P01).
GrandPN?
3. PressENTERtoconfirm.
The Performance will be memorised to the selected location.
THEPERFORMANCENAME
To change the name of a Performance:
1. Check that thearrowheadtotheleft of thedisplay isnext tothePERFmenufunction.

2. PressthePAGE [ ] or [ ] topasstothenamepage.
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3. ChangethePerformancenameusingthekeysof thekeyboard.
4. hold down the STOREPERFORMANCEbutton for a few seconds until the display shows the
questionmark “?” next tothePerformancename.
GrandPN?
5. PressENTERtoconfirmtheoperationandsavethePerformancewiththenewname.
TORESTORETHEORIGINALPERFORMANCESETTINGS
The INIT function (see MIDI/GENERAL) cancels all modifications applied to the Perform-
ances and restores the original factory settings (ROM).
1. PresstheCursor [ ] and[ ] buttonsasmany timesasnecessary until thearrowheadisnext

totheMIDI/ GENERALmenufunction.
2. PressthePAGE[ ] and[ ] buttonsasmanytimeasnecessaryuntil theINITpageisreached.

InitALL>
3. RotatetheDIALor usethe+/ – buttonsof theright handselectionkeypadtoselect theelement

torestore.
- INIT ALL cancels all programmed data contained in RAM.
- INIT PFM cancels all programmed Performances in RAM.
- INIT SEQ cancels all sequence data.
- INIT SMP cancels all samples.
4. PressENTERtoconfirmandautomatically restoretheoriginal settings.

• 4 TheStyles
You can enjoy playing the keyboard sounds in real time while WK2 takes care of the accom-
paniment, as if you were playing with a band of musicians. The automatic arrangements
are provided by the WK2 Styles.
This chapter describes the automatic arrangements of the Styles, how to select them and
how to store them to the Performances.
The tracks contain several programmable parameters:: sound, volume, pan, transpose,
detune, reverb, chorus, pitch bend, pedal volume and damper.
The arrangement patterns are fixed for the ROM Styles; in the USER Style locations (96-
103), it is possible to load disk-based Styles in the following formats: WK2, PK7, WK3 and
CD.
IMPORTANT: If the disk-based User Style contains less than 4 Variations (e.g. only 2), after
loading the Styles, be sure that the Variation indicator in the display indicates either Varia-
tion 1 or 2. This is to prevent total silence at Style Start.
ABOUTTHEWK2 STYLES
Styles are a collection of musical patterns representing many types of music, ranging from
rock and pop to traditional and Latin music.
Each Style has 4 Variations, 4 Intros, 4 Fills and 4 Endings. A Style, therefore, provides a
complete range of musical structures with which you can whatever type of music you prefer.
Styles provide automatic accompaniments that are triggered by chord information received
from the keyboard and the accompaniment patterns change to suit the current chord.
Each Style consists of 8 tracks: the first 5 are engaged by the sequencer for the auto
accompaniments, and the remaining 3 belong to the real time keyboard sections. The 5
accompaniment tracks are divided as follows: track 1 Drums (drum sets), track 2 BASS,
tracks 3, 4 and 5 correspond to ACC1, ACC2, ACC3 respectively (accompaniments 1, 2
and 3). II2 33 05 24 49 I09 48 6I 0I
The WK2 contains 96 permanent Styles in ROM and can house an additional 8 disk-based
USER Styles in RAM.
The Styles are arranged in groups of 8, as shown in the Style tables on the top of the
instrument panel (STYLE / SONG).
SelectingStyles
1. PresstheSINGLETOUCHPLAYbutton(thecorrespondingdisplay indicator turnson).
With the S.T.PLAY function on, whatever Style you select will always be the ROM ver-
sion, allowing you to draw information directly from the internal memory, eliminating all
the operations carried out on the panel.
The S.T.PLAY button also automatically activates the ARRANGE ON/OFF and AR-
RANGE MEMORY functions (in the ARRANGER panel section - the ARR. MEM dis-
play indicator also turns on).
2. Specify thenumber correspondingtothedesiredSTYLEontheleft handselectionkeypad.

The WK2 sets automatically to Style mode.
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3. If youwant tochangetheSoundassignedtooneor moretracks, first check that thePERFmenu
function is not selected and that the S.T. PLAYfunction isoff, then pressthe corresponding
functionbutton(F1… F9) toenablethetrack (flashing). 05
While the track is flashing, you can change sound by specifying the corresponding
number on the right hand selection keypad.
If you also want to modify the track volume level, rotate the DIAL.
4. PressSTART/ STOPtostart theStyle.

Obviously these operations can also be performed during Style play; in this case, the
selected Style will start at the next measure.
Recall a Style usingthe Direct Style Memory buttons

A quick and easy way of recalling a Style is by pressing one of the Direct Style Memory
buttons.
You can save your most frequently used Styles in the 16 available locations simply by
selecting the Style, then holding down one of the Direct Style Memory buttons for a few
seconds. The displayed Style name disappears for an instant, then reappears again.
IMPORTANT: The Style group names pertaining to the 16
The memory button stores the memorised Style until you decided to save a different Style to Direct Style Memory buttons serve as a further indication
in addition to the numerical recall, to help remember the
the same location location of a preferred Style. For example, the Style “FUNK
BEAT” can be memorised to the FUNK Group and so on....
The configuration of the direct access buttons (Style and Sound) can be saved to floppy
disk or Hard disk using the Save Performance operation.
Recall a Style by selectingthe Performances

Each Performance memorises a Style that is recalled when the Performance is selected. In
fact, whenever you use the STORE PERFORMANCE operation, the current panel configu-
ration is memorised, including the current Style Variation and Tempo.
It is possible, therefore, to recall a Style and relative Variation by selecting a Performance,
provided that the STYLE LOCK button is not active (off).
1. If STYLELOCKison, turnit off (correspondingdisplay indicator off).
2. If thePerformancefunctionisnot active, pressPERFORMANCERECALL, or movethearrowhead

withthecursor buttonsuntil it appearsnear thePERFmenufunction.
The name of the first Performance of the first group is shown in the display. The 3 digit
display area shows Group number (e.g. G01: GrandPN).
NB. The letter “G” in the 3 digit display area stands for Group.
GrandPN>
3. Select oneof the9Performances of thecurrent GroupusingthefunctionbuttonsF1… F9.
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4. ChangePerformanceGroupby pressingthe+ or – buttonsof theright handselectionkeypad.
If you rotate the Dial, the Tempo will change.
Recalling a Performance by selecting a Style automatically deactivates the SINGLE
TOUCH PLAY function and configures the WK2 to the status memorised in the se-
lected Performance.
If TEMPO LOCK is off, selecting the Performance also changes the Tempo. Note: To select the next or previous Style, use the + or –
buttons of the same selection keypad. If TEMPO LOCK is
off, the memorised Style tempo is also recalled.
5. PressSTART/ STOPtostart theStyle.
TOTALCANCELLATION OFTHEUSERSTYLE(CLEAR)
In User Style mode, only total cancellation of the Style location (96 - 103) is permitted. For
this application, first be sure that one or more styles are present in memory, then select a
User Style and carry out the CLEAR operation by holding down the RECORD button in the
sequence and confirming twice with ENTER.
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The Style controls
The next few paragraphs explain buttons dedicated to the control of the Styles.
START/ STOP
Starts or stops the Style auto accompaniment.
In Song Style record mode, this button triggers the auto accompaniments; the Song Style
recording is started with the PLAY/STOP button.
While the Style (or Song) is playing, the display shows 4 Tempo monitoring signals under
the Metronome icon which monitor the playback Tempo.
METRONOME TEMPO
Before pressing START/STOP you can preset one of either INTRO, FILL or ENDING to
play as an Introduction to the Style.
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KEY START
This function synchronises the start of the automatic accompaniments with a note pressed
METRONOME TEMPO
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on the lower split keyboard without having to use START/STOP. If you are using Free/Style,
you can key-start a Style by playing a chord anywhere on the keyboard.
KEY START can be deactivated by:
• pressing ENDING and allow the Style to run freely to the end.
• pressing KEY START once more.
Note 1: When KEY START is selected, the 4 Tempo indi-
KEY START cannot be deactivated by: cators under the word TEMPO start to flash.
• pressing START/STOP while the accompaniment is playing. Note 2: The Continue function does not operate in STYLE
mode. Refer to the SONG STYLES chapter for an expla-
• pressing INTRO, FILL or ENDING before starting the accompaniment. nation.
The KEY START function can be activated or deactivated during Style play.
INTRO
Plays an introductory sequence of one or two measures. After pressing INTRO (the corre-
sponding display indicator turns on), press START/STOP to start the Style with the Intro.
INTRO can also play as a Fill In if pressed during Style play.
ENDING
Stops a Style accompaniment with an ending (“coda”). The corresponding display indicator
turns on when ending is selected.
If you preset ENDING before Style start, it plays as an Introduction.
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VAR1, VAR2, VAR3, VAR4
These buttons control 4 different Variations of the same Style.
Before starting the accompaniment, you can decide choose the starting Variation for the
current Style. During Style play, you can switch from one variation to another by pressing
the desired button.
Each Variation also has an associated INTRO, FILL and ENDING.
Every time you change Variation, the corresponding display indicator turns on then turns off
when the variation enters its full cycle.
The same occurs if the Variation change is effected with the Fills.
FILLA, FILL, FILLB

These buttons trigger a Fill In, or break of the current variation.
FILL A plays the fill then breaks into the previous variation.
FILL plays the fill then continues with the current variation.
FILL B plays the fill then breaks into the next variation.
The Fills are normally one or two measures long. If you hold down a Fill button, the relative
patterns repeats continually until you release the button.
You can also preset a Fill before Style start in order to use it as an Introduction.
When you use either FILL A or FILL B, the corresponding display indicators also activate.
TAPTEMPO(ALSOFILLB)
With the accompaniment off, beat time on the button.
The Tempo established by the tapping on the button is displayed and the accompaniment
starts automatically.
The number of time that you tap the button to establish the Tempo is associated to the
current Time Signature, i.e. four times for 4/4, three times for 3/4 and so on.
As an audio indication, the time is tapped out with the sound of drumsticks.
FADEIN/ OUT
FADE IN/OUT fades the accompaniment with a gradual increase or decrease of volume.
Press the button before starting the accompaniment. Start the Style and you’ll hear the TEMPO
accompaniment volume gradually increase during the course of 4 measures.
If you press FADE IN/OUT while the Style is playing; the volume of the accompaniment
1 2 3
decreases gradually to total silence and the Style stops automatically.
During the Fade cycle, the corresponding display indicator remains on.
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The Arranger section
This section contains buttons which enables the more important functions tied to Style
playing.
ARRANGEON/ OFF
When ARRANGE ON/OFF is on (LED on), all the accompaniment tracks are enabled for
play. If this button is off, only the Drum track will play after the start.
ARRANGEMEMORY
When ARRANGE MEMORY is on (corresponding display indicator on), releasing your left
hand from the keyboard causes the bass and accompaniment sounds to continue playing.
When off, releasing your left hand causes the accompaniment to stop.
LOWERMEMORY
When LOWER MEMORY is on (corresponding display indicator on), releasing your left
hand from the keyboard causes the sound of the Lower keyboard section (if active) to
continue playing until you play other notes.
When off, releasing your left hand will cause the Lower sound to stop playing.
The Lower Memory function is useful to hold ‘pad’ sounds without using a Damper pedal
(which may be of more use to the right hand).
BASSTOLOWEST
If BASS TO LOWEST is on (LED on), the bass part of the auto accompaniment plays
around the lowest note of the current chord. If you play a different inversion of the same
chord, the lowest note also changes resulting in a different bass note.
If this function is off (LED off), the bass will follow the original programmed pattern of the
Style.
Bass to Lowest permits real time changes to the otherwise fixed bass pattern of a Style, by
playing different chord inversions.
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The Style Tempo TEMPO
The Tempo of a Style can be changed by rotating the DIAL (TEMPO/DATA), either before or
after starting the Style and regardless of the status of the TEMPO LOCK button.
Important: Use the DIAL with care: in certain situations, this control may affect other pa- TEMPO
rameters; for example, if a Style track is flashing, the Dial will change the relative Volume.
The current tempo can be saved to a Performance. This provides you with another possi-
bility of setting the Tempo. To recap, you can: TEMPO
a) select the Style with Single Touch Play active to recall the original Tempo setting
stored in ROM,
b) recall a Style using the Direct Style Memory buttons where the previously memorised
Style was saved with a different Tempo setting;
c) select a Performance to recall a previously memorised Tempo setting.
d) lock the current Tempo setting for all Style changes by activating the Tempo Lock
function.
TEMPOLOCK
The TEMPO LOCK function locks the current Style Tempo allowing you to recall Styles
without changing the Tempo, regardless of the status of the Single Touch Play button.
Nevertheless, it is always possible to change the Tempo in real time by rotating the DIAL.
The activation of TEMPO LOCK is shown in the display with the alternate flashing of the
Tempo setting and the word “LOC”.
When Tempo Lock is on, the Tempo setting remains fixed for all subsequent Style and
LOC
TEMPO TEMPO
Performance selections.
When TEMPO LOCK is off, the selection of a Style or a Performance recalls the memorised
Tempo setting.
SAVINGTHETEMPOTOAPERFORMANCE
To save the current Tempo setting to a Performance, carry out the following procedure:
1. Select a Performance which you intend to use to save a new Tempo setting. G.Piano?
2. Rotate the DIAL to set the new Tempo.
3. Press and hold the STORE PERFORMANCE button for a few seconds.
4. Press ENTER to confirm the request shown in the display (“?”).
The save operation can also be carried out while the Style is playing.
SAVINGTHETEMPOIN ONEOFTHE16 DIRECTSTYLEMEMORY SLOTS

To save the Tempo to one of the Style direct access memory locations:
1. Select the Style whose Tempo you wish to change.
2. Rotate the DIAL to set the new Tempo.
3. Hold down one of the direct access memory buttons for a few seconds.
4. The flashing display inscription confirms the completion of the memorisation.
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The Split Point
The Split corresponds to the point which divides the keyboard into two parts, left (lower) and
right (upper). The Split point can be set to any note of the keyboard, allowing you to modify
the keyboard extension dedicated to the recognition of the chords that trigger the auto
accompaniments.
By changing the Split point, you automatically modify the extensions of the LOWER and
UPPER keyboard sections.
SETTINGANEW SPLITPOINT Split >

1 PresstheCursor buttonsasmany timesasnecessary until thearrowheadisnext totheSPLIT
menufunction.
The display shows the word “SPLIT” in large letters. Splt=B3
2. PressPAGE+ topasstothepagewhichshowsthecurrent Split setting.
Default setting: Key = B3.
3. Select thenewSplit point either by, rotatingtheDIAL, usingthe+/ – buttonsof theright hand
selectionkeypad, or by playingthenoteonthekeyboard.
4. PressENTERtoconfirmthenewsettingandescapetheSplit function.
Pressing ESCAPE exits the function without memorising the new setting.
The new split point remains in memory after power down, or until a new setting is pro-
Splt=C4
grammed.
The setting is general for the entire instrument.
ChordLock (ChoLock)
The Chord Lock function; when active (On,), allows you to lock the current chord notes even
after key release, avoiding sudden lapses in the accompaniment, caused be inadvertently
touching unwanted notes during a chord change. When off, whatever notes are pressed
even after releasing the keys are recognised as a chord change. The last setting remains in
memory after power down.
The Chord Lock function follows the Split page and is selected with the Page button when
the WK2 is set to Split mode.
MAINTAININGTHECHORDNOTES(CHORDLOCK)
1 PresstheCursor buttonsasmany timesasnecessary until thearrowheadisnext totheSPLIT
menufunction. Split >
The display shows the word “SPLIT” in large letters.
2. Press PAGE+ twicetopasstothe“ChoLock” page. ChoLock

3. UsetheDIALor the+ and– buttonsof theright selectionkeypadtotogglebetweentheONand
OFFsetting.
ON = Chord Lock enabled. The current chord is locked even after key release. Press-
ing other notes does not affect the locked chord.
OFF = Chord Lock disabled. The original chord recognition system is restored. If you
press other notes in the lower split area after key release; a chord will be recognised
according to the current recognition setting (one finger, fingered, free, etc.).
ChoLock
Note: The default Chord Lock setting is ON. At any moment, you can decide to change
the setting according to your Style playing needs.
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Arrange Mode
The WK2 has 4 different Chord recognition modes which trigger the automatic accompani-
ment in various different ways: FINGERED 1, FINGERED 2, ONE FINGER and FREE-
STYLE.
FINGERED1 Finger1>
At least three notes are needed for the chords to be recognised.
FINGERED2
The chord will play according to the actual notes pressed. A three note chord will trigger the
full accompaniment. With one or two notes, the chord will be recognised but the notes
Finger2>
played of the accompaniment will be limited to those actually played.
ONEFINGER
A single note played below the Split Point
OneFing>
C(maj)
is recognised as the root of a major chord.
• To obtain a minor chord play the root

Cmin
and the minor third (e.g. C and Eb).
• For a diminished, play the root and

the diminished fifth (C + Gb above or Cdim
below C).
• For a seventh chord play the root and

the seventh (C + Bb above or below C7
C).
• For a major 7th, play the root and the

augmented seventh (C + B above or Cmaj7
below C).
FREESTYLE
A three note chord is recognised anywhere on the keyboard, even if played above the
current split point. If you play one or two notes, the chord is not recognised and the accom-
FreeSty<
paniment does not change.
This chord recognition option allows you to play your melody anywhere along the keyboard
with the Upper 1 and /or Upper 2 keyboard sounds. Selecting FreeStyle disables the Lower
keyboard section, if active.
Use the following procedure to select the desired chord recognition option:
1. PresstheCursor buttonsasmany timesasnecessary until thearrowheadisnext totheARR.

MODEmenufunction. Note: If you hold down the Arrange Mode button for a few
seconds, you enter directly into the chord recognition se-
The display shows the current chord recognition mode in large letters. lection pages. The new Arrange Mode setting remains in
memory even after power down and can be memorised to
2. PressthePAGEbuttonsrepeatedly toscroll throughtheoptionsuntil theonedesiredisshown. the Performance.
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Single TouchPlay, Store Performance/ Performance Recall,
Style/ TempoLock
SINGLETOUCH PLAY
The SINGLE TOUCH PLAY button assigns the factory set sounds stored in ROM to all the
tracks (accompaniment as well as keyboard) for each Style/ In addition, this button acti-
vates the ARRANGE ON/OFF button (LED on) and the ARRANGE MEMORY function
(corresponding display indicator on).
When SINGLE TOUCH PLAY is off, selecting Styles recalls only the Style accompaniment
sections without changing the keyboard sounds.
The ON/OFF status of the SINGLE TOUCH PLAY button is shown in the display by the
corresponding indicator (S.T.PLAY).
With SINGLE TOUCH PLAY on, the function buttons (F1 … F9) also recall 9 “Single Touch
Play” panel settings for the Real Time keyboard sections. SingleTouchPlay settings
Each ROM Style is associated to 9 different possibilities, for a total of 864 situations, in
addition to the 96 basic configurations (one for each Style).
PERFORMANCERECALL/ STOREPERFORMANCE
This twin action button allows you select Performances, and to save all modifications to the
current Performance or to a different one.
As already explained, a Performance memorises various parameters that you can change
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at will.
If you hold down the STORE PERFORMANCE for a few seconds then reply to the Perform-
ance store confirmation request (“?”) with ENTER, all the modifications carried out up to that
moment are memorised to the PERFORMANCE.
If you want to maintain the ‘old’ Performance as well as the new one, rotate the DIAL before
pressing ENTER, and select a different location.
Note: In SONG and SONG STYLE modes, pressing
The Performance number appears in the 3 digit display area only after activating the STORE STORE PERFORMANCE only displays the number of the
PERFORMANCE command. selected destination (without showing the letter “P”).
The PERFORMANCE RECALL / STORE PERFORMANCE button also allows quick ac-
cess to the PERFORMANCE function.
If you press and hold this button for about 2 seconds, the arrowhead goes directly next to
the “PERF” menu function and sets the instrument to Performance mode (without using the
cursor buttons).
STYLE/ TEMPOLOCK
The STYLE LOCK function allows you to select Performances without changing the current
Style.
With STYLE LOCK active (corresponding display indicator on), you can pass from one
Performance to another without changing the Style.
If you hold down this button for about 2 seconds, the TEMPO LOCK function activates (as
already explained).
TEMPO LOCK and STYLE LOCK can both be active at the same time.
LOC
TEMPO TEMPO
Activation of the TEMPO LOCK function is displayed by the alternate flashing of the Tempo
setting with the word ‘LOC’. This function maintains the current Tempo setting for all Style
and Performance changes. When off, selecting a Style or Performance also recalls the
memorised tempo setting.
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The Utility section
The UTILITY section, on the right of the control panel, consists of 6 buttons:
METRONOME, SUSTAIN, HARMONY, VOCAL P, REVERB and CHORUS.
METRONOME
This button activates the Metronome in Play and Record situations.
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When active, the corresponding icon turns on in the display. METRONOME TEMPO
SUSTAIN
This is a general control which activates the sustain effect on all three Real Time keyboard
sections, independent of the Damper pedal.
If you want to sustain the Sounds of the UPPER 1, UPPER 2 and LOWER sections, acti-
vate this function.
HARMONY
Enables or disables the HARMONY function, a feature which can orchestrate your playing,
making simple one-note melodies sound as if they are being played by a full orchestra. The
corresponding display indicator turns on when HARMONY is active.
The structure of the automatic harmony is based on the current Harmony Type setting and
operates only when the keyboard is split.
By holding down the HARMONY button for about 2 seconds, the display shows the cur-
rently selected Harmony Type.
With the PAGE buttons, you can select the Harmony type that best suits the kind of music
that you are playing.
The types of Harmony available are divided into two categories, according to whether the
Harmony depends on the notes played with the left hand or not.
Harmony types that depend on the notes played below the split point:
Closed : The notes played on the left hand are added to the melody note exactly
as played. The harmonising chord is a closed (or tight) position (notes
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fall within the same octave).
Open 1 : same as close but with an open chord (notes spread over 2 octaves).
Open 2 : similar to Open 1 but with the notes played on the left hand randomly
assigned to the right.
Block : transforms the melody note into a full four or five note chord, each note
in perfect harmony.
Harmony types that are independent of the notes played below the split point:
Octave 1 : doubles the note of the right hand by playing an octave higher. No left
hand chord required.
Oscar : doubles the note of the right hand with a note two octaves below. No
left hand chord required. This structure is based on the harmony
typically used by the jazz musician Oscar Peterson.
Jazz : adds two notes above the note played by the right hand, at intervals of
a fourth and a minor seventh. No left hand chord required.
Rock : creates a three note chord consisting of the melody note, a fifth interval
and an octave interval (e.g. C-G-C’). No left hand chord required.
VOCALP(OPTIONAL)
This button gains access to the Vocal Processor, provided this optional device is installed in
your instrument. The Vocal Processor module is installed by sliding the small unit into the
appropriate slot at the back panel.
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If the Vocal Processor is not installed, pressing this button prompts the display message
“DISABLED”.
If the Vocal Processor is installed, press this button to gain access to the relative functions
which allow you add vocal harmonies to your voice. In this mode, the PADS operate as
function selectors for the various Vocal Processor functions and do not play sounds (as
described in the Programmable Pads section of the manual).
REVERB
The WK2 has two internal multi-effect signal processors which affect the sections inde-
pendently.
The first is the REVERB processor, which is activated by the corresponding button.
Pressing the REVERB button turns the corresponding display indicator on or off, activating/
deactivating the relative processor.
By holding the button pressed for about 2 seconds, the display shows the currently selected
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Reverb type in large letters, which you can change with the Page buttons.
Each effect selected also displays its associated general volume level.
CHORUS
The CHORUS processor is activated by the corresponding button.
Pressing the CHORUS button turns the corresponding display indicator on or off, activating/
deactivating the relative processor.
By holding the button pressed for about 2 seconds, the display shows the currently selected
Chorus type in large letters, which you can change with the Page buttons.
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Each effect selected also displays its associated general volume level.
Note: The CHORUS processor contains modulations and

various delay/echo effects. Also present is the ROTARY
effect which can be changed from SLOW to FAST and vice
versa, using the ENTER and ESCAPE buttons (only in the
principal play modes such as Sound, Perf, Style, Song,
etc.).
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• 5 Disk &HardDisk
Working with a hard disk and floppy disks provides you with a means of building a library of
Sounds, Samples, Performances, Styles, Songs and Song Style that can be loaded into the
WK2 RAM at any time.
This chapter introduces you to the concepts of Files, Hard Disks, Floppy Disks and RAM
Memory, explains the principal functions by showing you how load and save Songs, Styles,
Performances, Samples and MIDI Files and other files compatible files.
Floppy Disk
If this is the first time you are using floppy disks, you are recommended to refer to the pages
at the end of this chapter which discuss disk handling precautions, how to insert and extract
disks and other general information.
Floppy Disk formats

WK2 handles 3.5" HD and 3.5" DD disks. These are of the most commonly used type,
available in office stationer’s, supermarkets and computer outlets.
WK2 is able to read data stored on disks in one of the following formats: GMX, WK, PK,
MIDI FILE, MS-DOS, Atari ST/Falcon, and Generalmusic CD Series disks.
Note: WK4 Songs disks saved as MIDI Files are recog-
WK2 is not able read Song, Style and Sound data in non-Generalmusic instrument nised only if WK4 data conforms to the GMX format, a
formats. The exclusive format of musical instruments adopted by one manufacturer is General MIDI extension exclusive to Generalmusic which
renders the first three banks of all WK and PK Series units
incompatible with instruments of other manufacturers. To exchange Songs with instru- fully compatible.
ments of other manufacturers, the Song must be saved as MIDI file format data to an MS-
DOS formatted disk.
Files
Data is stored on disks in the form of files. Files identify Songs, Song Styles, Performances,
Styles and Samples.
File Types and extensions

The types of File encountered when working in the Disk environment are identified by a
name (which appears in the 8 digit display area) and an extension (shown in the 3 digit
display area) which identifies the type of file.
In file types that include SONGS in the PK, WK, STYLES and ALL formats, the extension is
not displayed. The extensions of all other recognised file types are listed in the paragraph
explaining the LOAD function afterwards.
The HardDisk
The Hard Disk (HD) is a large internal memory incorporated in the WK2 capable of storing
files (Songs, Midi Files, Performances, Styles, Song Styles and Samples). You can think of
the Hard Disk as being a large number of virtual floppy disks (partitions) which can be
accessed at high speed. The load and save operations are very similar to the same func-
tions found in the Floppy Disk mode. The owner’s manual refers to the Hard Disk “Partition”
as the equivalent of the term “Floppy disk” to differentiate between the two devices.
Access to the Hard Disk

Press the HARD DISK button to gain access to the HARD DISK, then use the DIAL, or the
+/– buttons of the right hand numeric keypad, or specify a partition number on the same
keypad, followed by ENTER.
When the partition is open, use the Dial (or +/– buttons) as navigational tools and work as
if you were using a normal floppy disk. The Hard Disk functions are identical to those used
in the Floppy Disk (LOAD, SAVE, DELETE, FORMAT and UTILITY).
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THEFLOPPY DISKANDHARDDISKFUNCTIONS
Any file handling operation concerning the transfer of data to and from the main memory
takes place in the «Disk mode» pages, entered by pressing the DISK button.
The principal disk operations are spread across 4 pages.
1. LOAD Loads data to RAM or HARD DISK

2. SAVE Saves data from RAM to Floppy Disk or a Hard disk partition
3. DELETE Cancels files from Floppy disk or a Hard disk partition.
4. FORMAT Formatting procedure and total
cancellation of a Floppy disk or Hard disk partition
5. UTILITY Copy functions for single files and for entire Hard Disk partitions, Hard Disk
protection and formatting.
INCORPORATEDFUNCTIONS
In addition to the principal functions described above, the Disk/Hard Disk section incorpo-
rates three additional functions within the main disk operating structure: Preload, Play di-
rect from disk and Slow/Fast load.
Preload (background loading): The Preload operation loads disk or hard disk based
data to the WK2 memory while the sequencer is playing without stopping it. «Preload»
loads to the first available free destination.
Play direct from Disk or Hard Disk: this function allows you to play a Song or MidiFile
directly from disk or Hard disk without loading the data to RAM, useful for Songs or
MidiFiles that are larger than the available space in the instrument’s memory.
Slow/Fast Load: You can choose to set the Slow or Fast loading option from disk or
Hard disk partition at will. The SLOW option allows background song loading, and does
not lock the machine during loading operations. The FAST option allows faster loading
times, but does not permit background loading and locks the machine during loading
procedures. To set the FAST option, press the DISK or HARD DISK button (the dis-
play’s DISK or HARD DISK icon starts to flash). To set the SLOW option, press DISK or
HARD DISK again and the relative icon stops flashing.
To escape from DISK or HARD DISK mode, press ESCAPE.
NOTE: Access to the Floppy Disk or Hard Disk is not permitted during a “DIRECT
FROM DISK” song playback operation.
WHATISAMIDI FILE?
A Standard MIDI File (SMF) is a storage format created to maintain data compatibility among
different devices complying with the Standard MIDI File format. This format allows Songs to
be exchanged between different instruments and computers. If a Song is saved as a MIDI NOTE
file on an MS-DOS disk, you can be certain that all the most recent generation of instru- FORMAT 0: all the tracks are mixed onto a single track.
ments and any computers will be able to load and read that Song. FORMAT 1: all the tracks remain separate (multi-track).
WK2 reads format 0 and 1 MIDI files , and saves MIDI files in format 0.
GENERALMIDI (GM)
To facilitate compatibility between different makes of instruments, MIDI files should be in
General MIDI standard, a common platform for sounds and they way they are selected.
General MIDI stipulates common standards regarding the listing of sounds, Program Change
numbers for sound selection, the percussive sound configuration in the Drumkits, the as-
signment of MIDI channel 10 to the drumkit track, a minimum polyphony (24) and a maxi-
mum number of tracks (16).
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In the WK2, Sound Banks 1 and Drumkit Bank 2 are fully GM compatible. WK2 recognises
GM compatible MIDI Files, thanks to a messages contained in the MIDI File (General MIDI
ON). If this message is not detected, sounds that differ to a Drumkit may be assigned to
MIDI channel 10.
To ensure correct loading of GM compatible MIDI files that do not contain the “General MIDI
ON” flag, set the General MIDI parameter to ON in the «Edit MIDI» pages. WK2 can save
GM compatible MIDI Files when the General MIDI parameter is set to ON.
GMX FORMAT
The GMX format is an extension of General MIDI specifically created by Generalmusic
which renders the first three sound banks of all WK Series instruments completely compat-
ible.
LOADINGSONGSANDMIDI FILES
Up to 7 locations are available in RAM (111-117) to load Songs and MidiFiles. The locations
are accessed by moving the display arrowhead next to the SONG menu function and speci-
fying the relative number on the left hand selection keypad.
It is also possible to select a SONG location by specifying the relative Song number (111-
117) directly, without first positioning the arrowhead.
WK2 can also load Songs from CD Series, WK3 and PK7 Songs disks.
LOADINGSTYLES
Up to 8 locations are available in RAM to load disk-based USER Styles (96-103).
WK2 can also load Styles from CD Series, WK3 and PK7 Styles disks.
LOADINGPERFORMANCES
Up to 63 locations, divided into 7 Groups of 9, are available in RAM to load Performances.
The Performance locations are accessed with the + and – buttons of the right hand selec-
tion keypad (provided that the display arrowhead is NOT positioned next to the PERF menu
function). As well as the Performance settings, the contents of the Direct Style Memory and
Direct Sound Memory buttons is also loaded.
WK2 can also load Performances from WK3 and PK7 disks.
LOADINGSAMPLES
Samples are loaded directly to the battery-backed Sample RAM.
WK2 can also load Samples from CD Series, WK3 and PK7 disks.
LOADINGSONGSTYLES
Song Styles can only be loaded into memory using the «Load All» procedure, as this kind of Note: The Sampling function is enabled only if WK2 is
fitted with the optional Vocal Processor card. Without this
file exploits various different sections of the instrument at the same time. Only WK2 Song kit, it is only possible to load Samples into RAM from disk
Styles are compatible. or Hard disk.
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Loadoperations
Disk or Partition data can be loaded into the WK2 RAM using one of the following methods:
• as single elements (Load Song, Load Style, Load MidiFile);
• as a set of files corresponding to Groups (Load Styles, Load Performance (Perform-
ance Groups], Load Samples);
• as an “ALL” file, all the data contained in the disk previously loaded with the ALL proce-
dure.
The WK and PK Songs and MidiFiles can be played directly from disk or Hard disk
partition without loading the data to memory beforehand.
The Loadprocedure
FLOPPY DISK
1. Insert thefloppy disk intothedisk driveandpresstheFLOPPYDISKbutton.
The DISK icon in the display either starts to flash, or remains on according to the SLOW
or FAST setting, and the right display arrowhead is shown next to the LOAD menu
function.
The display shows the name of the first file available on disk.
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Depending on the type of file shown, the 3 or 8 digit display area shows the relative
extension (Mid, PerfoPWK, SamplSWK, etc.). In the case of WK or PK Song files, no
extension appears.
2. Select the desired file by rotating the DIAL, or using the + and – buttonsof the right hand
selectionkeypad.
Note : If, at this point, you press the PLAY/STOP or START/STOP button, the Song will
start to play directly from the floppy disk. See page 13 in the Getting Started chapter.
3. PressENTER.
The drive starts running and the file is loaded to the first available location in memory.
RECOGNISINGFILESWITH EXTENSIONS Note: If you selected to load using the FAST option, the
instrument is temporarily disabled until loading is complete.
All files, except Songs in WK and PK format, STYLE and ALL files, are recognised by their
extensions.
For MIDI Files and single User STYLES, the 3 digit display area shows the extension
NewYork
‘Mid’ and ‘U01-U08’ respectively. U0I NewYork
For SAMPLES and PERFORMANCES, the 8 digit display area shows the extension in SamplSWK
the form “SamplSWK” and “PerfoPWK”.
PerfoPWK
For CD files, the 3 digit display area shows the extension ‘Cd’, while the 8 digit display
area shows the file name with one of the three possible extensions: SNG, STY, SMP.
NwYrkSNG
WK2 is compatible with CD SONG, STYLE and SAMPLE files, but not CD SONG 8BeatSTY
STYLES.
PianoSMP
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The floppy disk may contain the following file types: SONGS, MIDI FILE, STYLES,
PERFORMANCES and SAMPLES.
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To load all the Styles as a group, once you have entered Disk mode, press the PAGE
button. The word STYLES will appear in the display. Press ENTER to start the loading
procedure.
STYLES
To load all the files present on disk, press PAGE again. The word ALL will appear in
the display. Press ENTER to start the loading procedure.
ALL
NB. in order for the ALL procedure to load correctly, you

must first save the files to disk with SAVE ALL after having
loaded them to RAM one at a time.
To listen to the Songs loaded to memory, specify the relative number (111-117) on the
left hand selection keypad and press PLAY/STOP to start the playback.
To play a User Style loaded to memory, select the User Style (96-103) by specifying the
relative number on the left hand selection keypad, press SINGLE TOUCH PLAY and
start the Style as you would start a normal ROM Style.
HARDDISK
1. PresstheHARDDISKbutton.
The HARD DISK display icon activates.
The name of the first partition is displayed together with the corresponding number
(shown in the 3 digit display).
2. RotatetheDIALtoscroll throughtheHarddisk partitionsinalphabetical order. Part.01

You can pass directly to the partition required by specifying the relative number on the
right hand selection keypad. It is also possible to scroll with the + / – buttons of the
keypad.
3. Onceyouhaveselectedthedesiredpartition, pressENTERtogainaccess.
The partition’s directory is displayed.
4. UsingtheDIALor the+ / keypadbuttons, select thedesiredfiletoload.
5. PressENTER.
The file loads to memory.
The Direct from Hard Disk function operates in exactly the same manner as the Floppy Disk
operation.
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Saveoperations
Even though the RAM saves your programmed data when the instrument is turned off, you
are recommended to save a copy of your data to Floppy disk or Hard disk. The RAM should
be seen as a work area which can constantly be updated and not as a data storage media.
WK2 data can be saved using one of the following methods:
• as single elements (Song, Style, MidiFile);
• as a set of files corresponding to Groups (Styles, Performance, Samples);
• as an “ALL” operation, i.e. all data present in RAM.
In order to save a single element, you can choose to save with the same name, or specify a
different one. To save Performance and Samples files, and the Styles and ALL formats, the
name is not required.
The Save procedure

FLOPPY DISK
1. Havenewly formatteddisk or auseddisk ready andinsert it inthedrive.
If the disk is write protected, remove the protection.
2. PresstheFLOPPYDISKbuttonand, withthecursor buttons, movetheright display arrowhead

SONG
next totheSAVEdisk menufunction.
The display shows the first page relating to the SONG file type.
3. UsethePAGEbuttonstoselect thedesiredfiletype(Song, Midifile, Style, Styles, Perf, Sample,

ALL).
4. After selectingthefiletype(e.g. SONG), pressENTER. SONG
The display shows the name of the first Song contained in the instrument’s RAM.
5. RotatetheDIALor usetheright + / – keypadbuttonstoselect theSongyouwishtosave.

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6. After selectingtheSong, pressENTER.
The display shows a small flashing black circle as an indication that the file is ready to
be saved to disk.
7. If youwant towriteadifferent namefor theSong, usethekeyboardasalready describedfor

alphanumericentry inthefirst chapter.
If you want to save with the same name, proceed to the next step.
8. PressENTER. SURE?
The display shows the message SURE?, or OverWrt? (the latter only if the disk you are
saving to contains a file with the same name).
OverWrt?
If necessary, write a different name to avoid overwriting the existing file with the same
name.
9. PressENTERtosavethefiletodisk.
Note: If the disk drive contains an unformatted disk, pressing SAVE prompts the mes-
sage “UNFORMAT”.
If the disk is protected, pressing SAVE prompts the message, “PROTECTED”.
If the disk is damaged, pressing SAVE prompts the message “CORRUPTED”.
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HARDDISK
The HARD DISK display icon activates.
The name of the first partition is displayed together with the corresponding number
(shown in the 3 digit display).
2. RotatetheDIALtoscroll throughtheHarddisk partitionsinalphabetical order. Part.01

You can pass directly to the partition required by specifying the relative number on the
right hand selection keypad. It is also possible to scroll with the + / – buttons of the
keypad.
3. Onceyouhaveselectedthedesiredpartitiontosaveto, pressENTERtogainaccess.
4. Movetheright display arrowheadnext totheSAVEmenufunctionusingthecursor buttons.
5. UsingthePAGEbuttons, select thefiletypethat youwishtosave(SONG,MIDI F,STYLE,STYLES,

etc.).
MidiFile
6. PressENTER.
7. RotatetheDIALtoselect thesinglefiletosave(Song, MIDIF,Style, etc.).
8. Confirmall theconfirmationrequeststhat followwithENTERtosavethefiletoHardDisk.
SAVINGMIDI FILES
If you your Songs to play on instruments of other manufacturers, or on computers, you must
save them as MIDI Files on Ms-Dos or Atari format disks. WK2 saves format 0 MIDI Files.
To save General MIDI (GM) compatible MIDI Files, be sure that General MIDI parameter is
set to ON (see the MIDI/GENERAL chapter). Performance track parameters are converted
to the corresponding MIDI controllers (Bank Select MSB and LSB, Program Change, Vol-
ume, Pan, Control Change 91 and 93 for the Effects).
If the Song also contains a Lyrics track, this is converted into Lyric events, and the resulting
file takes the form of a Karaoke MidiFile.
All WK2 Songs saved as MIDI Files conform to the GMX format, to maintain compatibility
with all instruments of the WK Series instruments with an on-board Disk Drive.
SAVINGSONGSTYLES
Song Styles can only be saved to disk using the “Save All” procedure. This type of file
utilises several different sections of the instrument at the same time, therefore, “Save All” is
the only suitable procedure available.
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Delete
The Delete function allows the cancellation of a single file from a floppy disk or Hard Disk
partition.
DISK
1. Insert athefloppy disk that containsthefiletoeraseintothedrive.
2. PresstheFLOPPYDISKbuttonthenmovetheright display arrowheadnext totheDELETEdisk

menufunctionwiththecursor buttons.
3. RotatetheDIALuntil thenameof thefileyouwishtocancel isdisplayed.

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4. PressENTERtwicetocancel thefile.
After a short period, the file on disk is cancelled.
HARDDISK
1. PresstheHDISKbuttonandrotatetheDIALuntil thepartitionyouwishtowork onisdisplayed.
Part.01
2. PressENTER.
3. Movetheright display arrowheadnext totheDELETEdisk menufunctionwiththecursor but-

tons.
4. RotatetheDIALuntil thenameof thefileyouwishtocancel isdisplayed.

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5. PressENTERtwicetocancel thefile.
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DiskFormattingprocedures
To be able to read and write data to disks, they must be of a format that WK2 can recognise
before being used. If you try to use a disk of an incompatible format, the drive prompts an
appropriate message inviting you to retry with another disk.
Two formatting operations are available.
FORMAT720 KB
This operation formats a 3.5” DD floppy disk in MS-DOS/Atari ST format (capacity 720
kilobytes).
FORMAT1.44 MB
This operation formats a 3.5” HD floppy disk for WK2 use with a capacity of 1.44 Mega-
bytes. The format is completely compatible with the standard MS-DOS format to permit the
exchange of files with the WK and PK Series instruments, computers running MS-DOS,
Windows, OS/2, Macintosh, some models of Atari and Amiga.
The formatting process can be carried out regardless of the current mode. For example,
you can format a disk while you are playing a Style.
FLOPPY DISKFORMATTINGPROCEDURE
Formatting tasks are carried out in the last page of the Disk functions. If you are formatting
a used disk, remember that the format process cancels all data present on the disk.
1. Insert anew(or used) disk (HDor DDtype) intothedriveandpresstheDISKbutton.

2. Movetheright display arrowheadnext totheFORMATfunctionwiththecursor buttons.
3. If necessary, usethePage buttonstopasstothenext pagetoselect theprocedure“720Kb?”

1.44Mb?>
720 Kb?<
4. PressENTERtwicetostart theformattingprocedure.
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HARDDISKPARTITION FORMATTINGPROCEDURE
This operation allows you to cancel all data contained in a partition and, as a result, elimi-
nate the partition from the HD directory.
1. PressHARDDISKandrotatetheDIALtoselect thedesiredpartition. Part.01
2 PressENTER.
3 Movetheright display arrowsnext totheFORMATmenufunctionwiththecursor buttons.

The display shows the message “DelPart?” as a request of confirmation of the format-
ting process.
4 PressENTERtoconfirmtherequest thenpressENTERonceagaintocompletetheoperation. DelPart?

CREATINGANEW PARTITION (NEW PART)
On the right hand selection keypad, the button “+100/NEW” allows you to create a new
partition when you are working with the Hard disk.
2. Pressthe“+100/ NEW” button.

The display requests confirmation with the message: “New Part?”. NewPart?
3. ConfirmwithENTER.
4. At thispoint, youcaninsert anamefor thenewpartition.

Use the keyboard to write the name. Up to 8 characters can be used.
5. PressENTER. SURE?
The display requests confirmation of the operation with the message: “SURE ? “.
6. Press ENTER again.
After a short instant, the new Hard Disk partition will be created.
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Utility
The Utility page contains useful file handling functions both for Floppy disk as well as Hard
disk.
The following is a list of utility functions available
COPY
Use this function to cope files and partitions. Part.01
To copy a file from a partition to a floppy disk, proceed as follows:
2. Select thedesired partition by rotating theDIAL(or using the+/ – buttonsof theright hand
selectionkeypad).
3. PressENTER.
4. Movetheright display arrowheadnext totheUTILITYmenufunction.
The display will show the message: “CpyFile”. CpyFile
6. PressENTERthenrotatetheDIALtoselect thefileyouwishtocopy.
7. Onceyouhaveselectedthefilerequired, pressENTER.
The display shows three destination options to choose from:
Copy to floppy disk;
Copy to a new Partition;
Copy to an existing Partition.
8. Select thedestinationtocopy to(inthiscaseFloppy disk) withtheDIAL.
Be sure that a floppy disk is inserted in the disk drive.
9. PressENTERtoconfirmandstart thecopy procedure.
After a short period, the procedure goes to completion.
To copy a file from a floppy disk to a Hard disk partition, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the Floppy containing the desired file into the disk drive and pressthe FLOPPYDISK
button.
The display shows the name of the first file present on disk (names appear in alphabeti-
cal order).
2. Movetheright display arrowheadtotheUTILITYmenufunction.
The display shows the message: “CpyFile”.
3. PressENTER.
Now select the file to copy by rotating the DIAL.
4. Oncethefilehasbeenselected, pressENTER.
The display shows the Hard disk partitions (in alphabetical order).
5. Select thedestinationpartitionby rotatingtheDIAL.
6. PressENTERtoconfirmandstart thecopy procedure.
After a short period, the procedure goes to completion.
To copy the entire contents of a floppy disk to a Hard disk partition, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Insert the floppy disk you are working with into the disk drive and pressthe FLOPPYDISK
button.
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2. Movetheright display arrowheadnext totheUTILITYmenufunctionwiththecursor buttons.
3. Choosebetweentheoptions“Copy144” or “Copy720” withthePagebuttons, dependingonthe
floppy disk insertedinthedrive.
4. PressENTER.
5. Select thedestinationpartitionusingtheDIALor right handselectionkeypad.
6. PressENTERtoconfirmtheoperation.
To copy the entire contents of a partition to a floppy disk, proceed as follows:
1. Insert thefloppydisk youareworkingwithintothedisk driveandpresstheHARDDISKbutton.
2. Select thepartitionbeingcopiedwiththeDIAL.
3. PressENTER.
4. Movetheright display arrowheadnext totheUTILITYmenufunctionwiththecursor buttons.
5. Choosebetweentheoptions“Copy144” or “Copy720” withthePagebuttons, dependingonthe
floppy disk insertedinthedrive.
Be sure that the floppy disk you are copying to is of the correct capacity. Bear in mind
that the capacity of a Hard disk partition is automatically formatted to 1.44 Mb. If you are
in doubt, always use 1.44 Mb floppies.
6. PressENTER.
7. Select thedestination(inthiscaseFloppy disk) withtheDial (or the+/ – buttonsof theright
handselectionkeypad).
8. PressENTERtwicetoconfirmandstart thecopy procedure.
To copy the entire contents of a partition to another partition, use the same method as
described above, selecting the destination partition in point 7 (either NewPart, or an existing
destination that you wish to overwrite)
HARDDISKPROTECT
This option protects the Hard Disk from accidental operations that could irremediably erase
one or more files.
Once you reach the Protection page with the Page buttons (refer to the COPY operation),
you can change the ON/OFF status of the protection option using the DIAL.
When ON, the Hard Disk is protected and no SAVE, DELETE or FORMAT operations can
be performed.
When OFF, the Hard Disk is no longer protected, allowing you to perform Save, Delete and
Format operations.
Be sure of the status of the Hard Disk protection option when you are working with the Hard
disk.
HARDDISKFORMAT
You can format the WK2 Hard Disk completely, eliminating all files present in all partitions as
well as all the partitions themselves.
Use the Page buttons to select the FORMAT HD option and press ENTER.
A confirmation request is displayed: “SURE?”.
Before confirming with ENTER a second time, be absolutely sure that the you are not about
to cancel important data. The FORMAT HD option irremediably cancels all data present on
Hard Disk.
Be sure of the status of the Hard Disk protection option when you are working with the Hard
disk.
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General diskhandlinginformation
If you’re new to working with floppy disks are not sure as to how you should handle these
delicate accessories, read this section for some useful information.
INSERTINGADISKINTOTHEDRIVE
Floppy disks must be inserted into the disk drive label side up and shutter first. Push the
disk firmly in until it “clicks” into place.
Avoid forcing a disk into the drive and hold the disk straight while inserting it.
EJECTINGAFLOPPY DISK
Before ejecting a disk, make sure that the disk drive operating LED is off and that the WK2
display is not currently showing a disk operating message.
To extract the disk, press the eject button and remove the disk.
THEWRITEPROTECTTAB
Floppy disks contain a write protect tab which allows you to protect valuable data from being
accidentally overwritten.
To prevent writing data to disk and so avoid accidental erasure, slide the tab fully down to
“open” the window.
To permit writing data to disk, slide the tab fully up to “close” the window.
Disk not protected Disk protected
Use a pen or other pointed object to set the tab as shown.
HANDLINGFLOPPY DISKS
When handling floppy disks, certain precautions should be taken to avoid damage and/or
data loss.
• Do not open the metal protection shutter or touch the surface of a disk
• Do not transport WK2 with a floppy disk inserted in the disk drive. Vibrations may cause
the disk drive head to scratch the disk, rendering it unusable.
• Do not store or place floppy disks in close proximity of television sets, computer moni-
tors, loudspeakers, power transformers, or other devices that are potential sources of
magnetic fields. Doing so may render the disk unusable.
• Do not store or place floppy disks in locations subject to extremes of temperature and
humidity, direct sunlight, or excessive dust and dirt.
• Do not place objects on top of a floppy disk.
• Return disks to their protective cases after use.
BACK-UPCOPIES
It is advisable to keep back-up copies of all your floppy disks. “Back-up” is technical jargon
for “a second copy” of a disk. Back-up copies of your data stored in a safe place are
extremely important, to safeguard against the loss or damage to the originals, or against the
loss of data contained in the instrument.
To copy data from one disk to another, you always need to go through the RAM first, loading
the original to RAM then saving it to the destination back-up floppy disk.
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DISKDRIVEHEADCLEANING
After a prolonged period of use, disk save and load errors may become frequent due mainly
to dirty disk drive heads, indicating that the disk drive head may need cleaning. This can be
done using a good-quality fluid-type head cleaning kit for 3.5 inch (double-sided) disk drives.
Do not use a cleaning kit intended for single-sided disk drives.
1. Moisten the cleaning disk with cleaning fluid.
2. Insert the cleaning disk into the disk drive.
3. Execute a load function. An error message will appear. This is normal.
4. After approximately 10 seconds, eject the disk.
NB. Do not use the disk drive for about 5 minutes.
PRECAUTIONSTOOBSERVEWHEN USINGWK2 DISKSWITH ACOMPUTER

As occurs with the MS-DOS operating system, WK2 assigns file names not longer than 8
characters, plus an identifying extension of three characters.
In the Macintosh, OS/2 and Windows 95 systems, a file name can be longer. When a name
is modified on these types of computers, the following rules should be observed:
• do not change the file extension because it identifies the file type and therefore, the
relative structure.
• do not write names longer that 8 characters.
Furthermore, owing to some limitations of the MS-DOS and Atari systems (which other
systems do not have), it is essential to bear in mind the following advice:
• do not insert spaces within a file name (e.g.: «MY FILE»). MS-DOS is not able to
recognise file names containing spaces. To separate a name into two parts while re-
taining the MS-DOS compatibility, you must proceed as follows:
separate two parts by the “underscore” symbol (e.g.: «MY_FILE»).
• do not assign two files the same name, one with uppercase letters and the other with
lowercase (e.g. «MYFILE» and «myfile»). MS-DOS and Atari make no distinctions
between uppercase and lowercase characters.
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• 6 Songs
WHATISASONG?
A Song is a multitrack recording of several instrumental parts, each corresponding to a
track.
Songs can be loaded from disk in the following formats: GMX, WK2, PK, CD and Standard
MIDI File (SMF 0 or 1).
Tracks contain “MIDI events”; these correspond to several different types of MIDI mes-
sages. These messages are divided into Note, Pitch Bend and Program Change mes-
sages, and a series of Control Change messages which control aspects such as Bank
change for the sounds, the Sustain pedal, Volume, the Pan and several other parameters.
The MIDI events captured by the tracks are not actual sounds, but messages which com-
municate with the WK2 internal sound generator, or with an external expander controlled by
WK2. A Song is none other than a list of MIDI events for each track.
THESONGPERFORMANCE
A WK2 Song is governed by its associated Song-Performance. When a disk-based Song is
loaded, or saved as a MIDI File format, all the parameters of the associated Performance
are in each track into the corresponding MIDI messages (Program Change, Pan, Volume,
effects).
Selectingandplayingback Songs
WK2 can store up to 7 Songs in the SONG Group of the USER 111 – 171 section (memory
permitting).
TOSELECTASONG
Refer to the DISK chapter for explanations regarding how to load Songs and MIDI Files to
memory from Floppy Disk or Hard Disk.
• Specify thenumber correspondingtothedesiredSong(111-117).

For example: to select Song 112, first specify the hundreds with the 100+ button, then
enter the next two digits ‘1’ and ‘2’.
The arrowhead to the left of the display will move automatically to the SONG menu
function.
Note2: When you load a Song to memory, the destination

selected corresponds to the next available location and the
procedure is cyclic. For example, if Song location 111 is
already occupied, the next loading destination will take place
at location 112. When all locations are occupied, the pro-
SONGPLAYBACK cedure starts from the beginning and selects location 111,
cancelling the song previously loaded.
If you select a Song contained in memory, play it back using the following method.
1. After selectingtheSong, pressPLAY/ STOPtostart theplayback.

During the playback, the Tempo display indicators monitor the Tempo and the measure
counter shows the current song position.
2. RotatetheDIAL(TEMPO/ DATA) if youwant tochangetheplayback speed(Tempo).

TEMPO
The DIAL is active for Tempo changes during playback.
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3. PressPLAY/ STOPor START/ STOPtostoptheplayback.
The Song stops at a precise point (see the Measure counter).
4. PressKEYSTART/ CONTINUEtostart thesongfromthepoint it wasstopped.
5. PressSTOPthenPLAYtostart theSongfromthestartingpoint.
If you want to playback a Song or SMF File directly from disk without loading the data to
RAM, refer to the Direct from Disk method explained in the Disk chapter.
FF/ REW
If a Song is in memory, it is possible to use the FF/REW buttons, located in the left hand
selection keypad. These two buttons allow you to advance or ‘rewind’ the Song measure by
measure, providing a useful means of “studying” the Song in all its parts from any point of
the song you desire, without having to take it back to the beginning every time.
· To advance at high speed, hold down the FF>> button and release it when you want to
stop at a desired point.
· To “rewind” the Song at high speed, hold down the REW<< button and release it when
you want reach the desired stop point.
<< >>
· To go directly to a specific measure, hold down both FF and REW buttons and specify
the required measure number using the numeric keys of the keyboard (the last two
higher octaves). The number appears in an entry zone which activates when both FF/ NOTE: The FF / REW (Fast forward/Rewind) function
REW buttons are pressed. Press ENTER to confirm the number and pass to the speci- can be used when SONGS and/or MIDI FILES reside in
fied measure. the WK2 memory.
To listen to the Song playback from any stop points, use the KEY START/CONTINUE but- The FF / REW function cannot be used in DIRECT FROM
DISK/PLAY ALL SONG and SONG STYLE modes.
ton: if you use PLAY/STOP, the song returns to beginning (measure 1). During playback,
you use the FF>> and REW<< buttons freely.
NOTE: The FF/REW buttons can only be used on Songs residing in memory: they are
disabled in SONG STYLE mode and when playing back Songs using the DIRECT FROM
DISK method.
CANCELLATION OFASONG(CLEARFUNCTION)
If you are not satisfied with how a track of a Song or MIDI File plays, you can cancel the
track using the instructions explained in the Song Style chapter, under the CLEAR function.
After selecting the Song (111 - 117), it is possible to cancel the entire song file (ALL), the
tempo (TEMPO), the Common track (COMMON), any of the 16 tracks that you select with
the Dial.
MELODY OFF
The MELODY OFF function allows you to listen to the Song playback without the melody,
useful for a singer to sing along with the backing, or to play along with the song.
Press MELODY OFF to cancel the playback of the melody - the corresponding display
indicator turns on to show the activation of the function.
PLAY ALLSONGS
This function allows you to playback all the Songs or MIDI Files present in a Disk or Hard
Disk Partition without at first loading all the data to memory.
After inserting the disk in the drive, or selecting a Hard Disk Partition and pressing ENTER,
simply press the PLAY ALL SONGS button to start the playback.
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PLAY ASONGWITH ATRACKIN REALTIME
Most of the Songs that you load into your WK2 will most probably have all the tracks en-
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gaged by the sequencer. You can check this at a glance by looking at the status of the
tracks in the display. If they are all on, including tracks 09-16 (use function button F9 toggle
between tracks [01-08] and [09-16], you’ll find that there are no free tracks to play along with
the Song during playback.
If one or more tracks are off, this indicates that they are not engaged by the sequencer.
If you want to play along with your Song, you can either:
• A) disengage one of the tracks used by the Song, or
• B) activate one of the tracks not used by the Song.
A. Disengage one of the tracks used by the Sequencer
1. Select aSongandpressPLAY/ STOPtostart theplayback.

Check which tracks are not engaged for the Song.
2. Pressoneof thefunctionbuttonscorrespondingtoanengagedtrack. II2 33 05 24 49 I09 48 6I 0I
The Volume bars start to flash, indicating that the track is active.
3. Pressthesamefunctionbuttoncorrespondingtotheactivatedtrack asecondtime. II2 33 05 24 49 I09 48 6I 0I
The sound number of the track is cancelled and the track stops playing.
4. Pressthesamefunctionbuttononcemore.
The track’s sound number starts to flash. The corresponding track is disengaged from 48 6I 0I
the sequencer and is active to play in real time.
You’ll hear the sound that was previously assigned to the sequencer track. Now you
can play along with the Song.
6. Tore-engagethetrack tothesequencer, pressthesamefunctionbutton.

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notes of the Song.
B. Activate one of the tracks not used by the Song. 48 6I 0I
1. Presstwicethefunctionbuttoncorrespondingtoatrack not usedby theSong(off).

The track starts to flash.
You’ll hear the sound currently assigned to the activated track.
3. Pressthesamebuttonagaintodeactivatethetrack.
The turns is deactivated for play.
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Displayinglyrics
If your Song or MIDI File contains a Lyrics track, an external monitor can show the lyrics in
playback, allowing you to sing along with the Song.
In public venues, the lyrics can be projected onto an external colour monitor for the audi-
AV
ence to sing along with (Karaoke application).
To display lyrics onanexternal monitor or domesticTV
1 Connect theRGBor S-VHSconnector toadomesticTVor monitor.

WK2 is set by default to communicate with video systems confirming to the PAL stand- RGB
S-VHS
ard. For USA systems which use the NTSC standard, set the “Video Select Mode”
VIDEO
parameter to NTSC found in the «MIDI/GENERAL» functions. If your TV set is fitted

with the S-VHS socket, use the WK2 S-VHS connector. Refer to the MIDI/GENERAL
chapter for full details.
TV text
See also the section entitled “Connections” in the Basic Concepts chapter 2.
2. Gotopage7of theMIDI/ GENERALfunctionsandset the“TVtext” optiontoONtoenablethe

connectionbetween thekeyboardandtheTVset.
Use the DIAL or the +/– buttons of the right selection keypad to toggle between the On
and Off status.
3. TunetheTVtotheAVchannel.
To select the AV channel, consult the owner’s manual of the television set. Computer
monitors or studio videos normally operate in AV mode.
4. Select aSong.
5. PressPLAY/ STOPtostart theplayback.
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• 7 SongStyles
A Song Style is an 8-track Song created by recording a Style (Rom or User) with the key-
board tracks (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower). Song Styles capture the chords that trigger the
Style accompaniment patterns on a “Chords track” and you can choose to record one or
more keyboard tracks according to your requirements. During the recording, you can ex-
ploit the Intro, Fill and Ending patterns and change Style at will. In practice, what you
normally do in real time with a Style is captured by the sequencer in Song Style Record
mode to create a Song Style.
Up to 8 tracks are engaged by the Sequencer to record a Song Style: 5 associated to the
accompaniment patterns (Drum, Bass, Acc3, Acc2, Acc1) and 3 to the keyboard tracks
(Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower).
Disk-based Song Styles in WK2 format only can be loaded to the RAM using the Load All
procedure.
In many other respects, Song Styles are similar to Song, except that they do not contain a
Lyrics track.
SONGSTYLEPERFORMANCES
A Song Style is governed by a single associated Song Style Performance, which deter-
mines how the Song Style plays. This simplifies Song Style recording, because all the
information necessary to record and playback are housed in the Song Style Performance
without having to set parameters while recording. When you record a Song Style, it is best
to programme the associated Song Style Performance beforehand.
A Song Style cannot be saved as a MIDI file, only as an ALL data package.
Toselect andplayback a SongStyle

WK2 can memorise up to 7 Song Styles to the locations numbered from 104 - 110 (USER
section).
SELECTASONGSTYLE
Refer to the DISK chapter for explanations regarding how to load Song Styles to WK2
memory from disk.
1. Specify thenumber correspondingtothedesiredSongStyleontheleft handselectionkeypad.

The left display arrowhead moves automatically next to the SONG menu function.
2. PressPLAY/ STOPtostart theSongStyleplayback.
3. TostoptheSongStyleplayback at any moment, presstheSTOPbutton.

NB. Pressing the START/STOP button starts the last selected Style, while the PLAY/
STOP button starts the last selected Song, or has no effect is the relative location is
empty.
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Play a SongStyle inreal time
In almost all cases, the Song Styles will have all tracks engaged by the sequencer. You can
check this at a glance by looking at the status of the tracks in the display. If they are all on,
this means that they are all used by the sequencer.
If one or more tracks are off, this indicates that they are not engaged by the sequencer. If
you want to play along with the Song Style during playback with one of the keyboard tracks,
you can either:
• A) disengage one of the keyboard tracks used by the Song Style, or
• B) activate a keyboard track not engaged by the Song Style.
Note: the accompaniment tracks can only be deactivated - they cannot be used for real
time playing.
The two above possibilities are fully explained in the SONG chapter.
During the Song Style playback, it is possible to gain access to the keyboard tracks (UP-
PER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER) using the corresponding activators or function buttons (F7, F8,
F9).
SongStyle Recording
Song Styles offer an excellent means of preparing backings for a soloist. For example, you
can record two keyboard tracks (Upper 2 & Lower) with accompaniments, then use Upper
1 to play the melody in real time with the Song Style in playback.
Song Styles record all panel interventions made during the recording: changes of Style, use
of the Intro, Fills, Endings, Fade In/Out, activation/deactivation of the effects, Harmony On/
Off and more. The events generated by the panel interventions are recorded in the COM-
MON track.
The COMMON and CHORDS tracks activate automatically when you enter Song Style
Record mode.
Before recording a Song Style, it is convenient to completely erase the sequencer memory
in order to exploit the total RAM capacity but more importantly, to be able to save the Song
Style without unwanted elements. As the Song Style is saved as an ALL data set, therefore,
whatever is contained in RAM will also form part of the Song Style; better, therefore, if the
Song Style is recorded with a clean, empty RAM to start with.
To clear the RAM of all the contents, refer to the CLEAR function towards the end of this
chapter. Use the Clear option “InitSEQ” (this will retain all your Performances and Sam-
ples).
ENTERINGTHESONGSTYLERECORDMODE
1. PresstheRECORDbutton: thefirst freeSongStylelocationisautomaticallyset upfor therecord-
ing.
At this point, if you press PLAY/STOP the sequencer starts to record and allows you to
record the real time tracks without the accompaniment.
While you play, the WK2 records the panel situation and all the operations that you
carry out.
The CHORD track is automatically activated only if empty. The keyboard tracks are
recorded only if their relative indicators are shown on in the display.
You can decide to start without or with the auto accompaniment.
Recording
If you have already started recording the keyboard tracks without the accompaniment, you
can continue by introducing the accompaniments as follows.
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2. PressINTROif youwant totrigger theaccompanimentswithanintroduction.
As an alternative, you can use the Fill or Ending as an intro. You can also use the Fade
In to bring in the accompaniments with a gradual increase of volume.
3. PressSTART/ STOPtostart theautoaccompaniments.

4. Start playing.
5. Nowproceedasyouwouldwithanormal Style.
• Use the Fills;
• Change Variation;
• Change Style;
• Play the Pads;
• Adjust the Volumes;
• Use the pedals (Volume and/or Damper);
• Change the sounds etc......
6. Whenyouwant toendyour SongStyle, youcaneither:

• Stop the Sequencer with PLAY/STOP
or;
• Stop the Sequencer with an ENDING.
LISTEN TOTHESONGSTYLEPLAYBACK
1. When you have finished recording the Song Style, press RECORDor ESCAPEto escape the
Sequencer.
2. PressPLAY/ STOPtostart theplayback.
3. If akeyboardtrack isnot engagedbythesequencer, youcanuseit toplayalongwiththeSong
Style.
NOTE: The FF>> and REW<< buttons are not enabled in Song Style mode. Refer to
the Song chapter for an explanation of their use.
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Clear SongStyle (User Song/ Style)
If the Song Style is not to your satisfaction, it is possible to intervene by cancelling some
parameters by means of the CLEAR function . The CLEAR function is incorporated within
the RECORD operations.
Clear >
• HolddowntheRECORDbuttonfor afewsecondstogainaccesstotheCLEARfunction.
The display shows several Clear options which you can now select with the PAGE
buttons.
All >
1. ALL: clears (initialises) all the recorded events of the SONG STYLE except the last
programmed Performance. In practice, only the recorded sequences are cancelled
from the last recorded Song Style.
Chord >
2. CHORD: When the CHORD track is empty, the word CHORD in the display starts to
flash (indicating that it is ready to record chord events). The Chord track can be re-
Lower >
Upper2 >
corded only the first time; if you want to record the chord track again (to cancel wrong
events), you must clear the entire track with Clear CHORD.
3. LOWER: Cancels track 7. Upper1 >

4 UPPER 2: Cancels track 8.
Pads >
5. UPPER 1: Cancels track 9.
Tempo >
6. PAD: Cancels all Pad events.
Common <
7. TEMPO: Cancels all Tempo events captured in the Tempo track.
8. COMMON: The Common track records all events generated by the panel interventions
effected during the recording (changes of Var, Fill, etc.). Clear Common cancels all
these type of events from the recording.
To cancel, it is sufficient to select the desired event type with the PAGE buttons, press
ENTER once and confirm again with ENTER.
Your recorded Song Styles remain intact in memory even after power down. Nevertheless,
to avoid unwanted cancellation, it is better to save them to disk or Hard Disk (using the Save
All command) for future use.
It is also possible to carry out the CLEAR operation on USER SONGS and USER STYLES.
SONGSTYLENAME
To assign a new name to your Song Style, first enter into Song Style Record mode.
Use the Page buttons to enable the name write function and follow the procedure described
in the paragraph ‘The Performance Name’ on page XX.
Important: to listen to Songs or Song Styles, the arrowhead must be shown next to the
SONG menu function. In any case, the SONG function is automatically selected every time
you press the PLAY/STOP button.
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• 8 Digital Signal Processor
WK2 allows you to route the Performances (Style/RealTime, Song Style and Song Per-
formances) to the on-board multi-effects processor which renders the overall sound more
realistic.
The Digital Signal Processor section consists of two units which process the Performances
with Reverbs and Delay/Modulation effects.
Each processor has an effects Send control to independently regulate the level (volume) of
the effect for each track of the current Performance.
The buttons which control the DSP are in the UTILITY section:
REVERB
When active (corresponding display indicator on), the current Performance is processed
the type of reverb effect assigned to the Reverb DSP unit. The overall processed (‘wet’)
sound can be heard over the internal speakers and delivered from the stereo Left and Right
outputs.
When deactivated, (display indicator off), the sound is not processed by the DSP (delivered
‘dry’).
CHORUS
When active (corresponding display indicator on), the current Performance is processed
the type of modulating effect assigned to the Chorus DSP unit. The overall processed (‘wet’)
sound can be heard over the internal speakers and delivered from the stereo Left and Right
outputs.
NB. To change the Rotary effect from Slow to Fast and
When deactivated, (display indicator off), the sound is not processed by the DSP (delivered vice versa, use the ENTER or ESCAPE buttons.
‘dry’).
Assigningthe effect types

Regardless of the current mode (Style/Real Time, Song Style, Song mode), the method
used to select and assign the effects to the current Performance is identical.
I00 Hall 1 >
HOW TOSELECTTHEEFFECTTYPES
1. PresstheCursor buttonsasmany timesasnecessary until theleft display arrowheadisnext to
theREVERBor CHORUSmenufunction.
The display shows the effect type currently selected to the Performance. I00 Chorus1>
2. UsethePAGEbuttonstoassignadifferent effect typetotheselectedDSP.
This operation allows you to scroll through the 22 effects available in both DSP units.
I00 Hall 2 >
I00 Chorus2>
You can select an effect in both DSP units.
You can also change the general effect volume with the DIAL or the + and – buttons of
the right selection keypad.
3. You can escape fromthe current effect function by moving the arrowhead, or by pressing
ESCAPE.
The selected effect type(s) are now assigned to the current Performance.
4. PressSTOREPERFORMANCEand confirmwith ENTERto savethechangesto thecurrent Per-

formance.
If you select a different Performance, or reselect the same Performance without saving
the changes, the newly assigned effects will be lost and the original settings will be
restored.
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DEACTIVATING(BYPASSING) THEEFFECTS
While playing, you can bypass one or both effect types assigned to the current Perform-
ance.
• By pressingtheREVERBor CHORUSbutton, youcantogglebetweentheONandOFFstatus.

The corresponding display indicator responds by turning on or off accordingly.
Regulatingthe Sendlevels
Each track of the current Performance can be independently adjusted for the amount of
Reverb or Effect applied.
REVSEND
Controls the REVERB level for each track of the current Performance.
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CHOSEND
Controls the CHORUS level for each track of the current Performance.
1. Select the Track whose effect level you wish to change (the Performance mode must not be
selectedandtheSingleTouchPlay buttonmust beoff).
The corresponding Track indicator starts to flash and the assigned Sound is shown in
the 8 digit display area.
RevSend>
2. PressthePAGEbuttonasmany timesasnecessary until theREVsendpageisshown.
The value shown can be modified within the range 00 … 15, and indicates the amount ChoSend>
of effect applied to the track.
3. ModifythesendvaluewiththeDIAL(Tempo/ Data) or the+ or – buttonsof theSoundselection

keypad.
4. PressESCAPEtoexit thefunction.
5. PressSTOREPERFORMANCEand confirmwith ENTERto savethechangesto thecurrent Per-
formance.
To memorise a sound configurationwitheffects inthe 16 Direct Sound Memory buttons

1. First set up the sound combination required including the effects settings.
2. Press and hold down one of the 16 Direct Sound Memory buttons and wait an instant
until the display confirms the completion of the operation.
3. Repeat the operation for the other Direct Sound Memory buttons.
Every time you select a Direct Sound Memory button, the sound and effects combina-
tion recalled will be the one previously memorised in the selected button, unless the
combination is recalled while the sequencer in play.
If, at this point, you recall a Style using either the selection keypad method or the Direct
Style Memory buttons, the effects associated to the sounds will be those recalled by the
ROM Style. This avoids listening to the Style patterns with too many undesired effects/
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• 9 MIDI
WHATISMIDI?
MIDI is the abbreviation for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”, a standard interface used
for communication between electronic musical instruments and computers.
This chapter discusses some of the more common MIDI applications for the WK2 on a
general basis.
WK2 is equipped with a standard MIDI interface consisting of a MIDI IN, MIDI OUT and
MIDI THRU ports.
MIDI
To use WK2 as a stand alone instrument, it is not necessary to connect the MIDI ports.
WithMIDI it is possible to: THRU OUT IN
• use WK2 to pilot another musical instrument;

• connect WK2 to an external sequencer (computer) to programme Songs and Styles;
• control WK2 with a master keyboard or other controlling device (guitar controller, wind
controller, drum pads...).
THECOMPUTERPORT
The COMPUTER port allows two-way communication between the instrument and a com-
puter without the need of a MIDI interface. The communication takes place via a single
serial cable.
When the COMPUTER port is in use, the MIDI ports are disabled.
If you have a computer capable of directing MIDI data to the serial port (specified as RS232
in IBM PCs and compatibles, MODEM in Apple Macintosh computers), you can substitute
the two MIDI cables with the single serial cable.
The connection via the COMPUTER port allows the control of 16 MIDI channels, as for the
standard MIDI interface.
TracksandMIDI channels
Regardless of the current operating mode, WK2 can receive MIDI data on 16 simultaneous
MIDI channels. In transmission, WK2 can send MIDI data on 16 MIDI channels only in
Song mode.
You can assign any MIDI channel (from 1…16) to each track. A track can also be excluded
from MIDI by assigning the “Off” status.
In Song mode, the factory set MIDI configuration of the associated Performance is the
following:
Song track MIDI channel

1...16 1...16
In Style/RealTime and Song Style modes, the MIDI configuration of the ROM Perform- Note: Via MIDI, WK2 is able to receive on 16 channels
regardless of the current mode.
ances is the following:
Style track MIDI channel

Drum F1 10
Bass F2 2
Acc1 F3 3
Acc2 F4 4
Acc3 F5 5
Lower F7 6
Upper2 F8 7
Upper1 F9 8
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MIDI CONNECTION RULES
• An instrument which pilots another instrument is called the master, while an instrument
that is piloted by a controlling device is called the slave.
• The MIDI OUT of the master instrument is connected to the MIDI IN of the slave instru-
ment.
• To programme Songs on an external sequencer, the MIDI OUT of WK2 is connected to
the MIDI IN of the sequencer; the MIDI OUT of the sequencer is connected to the MIDI
IN of WK2.
• Do not connect the same MIDI port between two instruments.
When you connect external MIDI devices, the tracks of the external devices and those
of the WK2 must be tuned to the same MIDI channels.
ASSIGNINGMIDI CHANNELS
The MIDI channel configurations of each Performance are freely programmable and can be
memorised with the STORE PERFORMANCE function.
The procedure for channel assignments is explained in the MIDI/GENERAL chapter.
The MIDI channels are independently programmable for each track.
MIDI LOCK
If you enable MIDI LOCK (set to ON in MIDI/GENERAL) before programming the MIDI
channel configuration of a Performance, the current configuration will remain fixed for all
other Performances. All the other configurations associated to other Performances will be
overridden.
The last programmed configuration will remain memorised after power down, provided that
the Store Performance operation is carried out using the first Performance as the destina-
tion (the first Performance corresponds to the power-up Performance).
THECOMMON CHANNEL
The Common Channel is primarily used for the sending and receiving Performance mes-
sages. A Program Change message received on this channel will not change one of the
individual sounds on the keyboard, it will be interpreted as a Performance Change mes-
sage.
The two main uses of the Common channel are:
• to simulate the entire WK2 keyboard with a master keyboard. The master keyboard
must transmit on the same channel as the WK2 Common Channel.
• to dedicate a special track in a sequencer or other instrument for the selection and
control of WK2 Styles, Performances, Songs and Effects. In the external sequencer, a
track is reserved for the control data which is transmitted on the same MIDI channel
assigned to the WK2 Common Channel.
The track assigned to the Common Channel cannot be used to transmit note data as occurs
for the “normal” tracks.
CHORDCHANNEL
The Chord Channel is reserved for the connection of a MIDI accordion. The Chord channel
is used to receive chord information from the MIDI accordion and to control the automatic
accompaniments of the WK2.
Use the standard MIDI channel assignment procedure to assign the Chord channel. Press
ESCAPE to return to the main menu. Hold down STORE PERFORMANCE the press
ENTER to memorise the MIDI configuration to the current Performance.
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Note: a correct setting of the Common and Chord channel is essential to ensure full com-
patibility with a MIDI accordion ( see also “ Piloting WK2 with a MIDI Accordion” on page 69).
MIDI NUMERATION
The numeration of MIDI data usually adopts the system 0-127. Some instruments adopt
the system 1-128. When you use devices that adopt a different numeric system, you must
remember to apply the appropriate conversion between one system and the other.
Principal MIDI applications
PILOTINGAN EXPANDER(OROTHERKEYBOARD) WITH WK2

If you want to pilot another keyboard or expander using WK2 as the Master
controlling device, carry out the connection as described below.
MIDI MIDI
• Connect theWK2 MIDI OUTport totheexpander’sMIDI INport.

THRU OUT IN THRU OUT IN
Set WK2 to operate in Real time mode in order to be able to play at least
three sounds at the same time (Upper 1, Upper 2 and Lower keyboard sec-
tions). In Song mode, only one track is made available for real time use.
With this setup, the MIDI messages generated by the WK2 keyboard travel
from the WK2 MIDI OUT port to the expander’s MIDI IN port. If you remem-
bered to match the MIDI channels of both devices, you will hear sounds from both devices.
If you want to listen to the expander’s sounds only and exclude the WK2 sounds, you can
either regulate the WK2 track volumes to zero level, or you can set the WK2 tracks for
“Local off” operation (in «MIDI/GENERAL»).
If you save a Performance with all the track volume levels set to zero, you will be able to
listen to the expander sounds only.
By using the Local On/Off parameter and setting the keyboard tracks to “Off” (using buttons
F7, F8 and F9), the keyboard is disconnected from the internal sound generator, but the
keyboard messages are still transmitted via the MIDI OUT, allowing you to hear the ex-
pander sounds only.
Preparation MIDI MIDI
1. Connect theWK2 MIDI OUTtotheexpander’sMIDI IN.

THRU OUT IN THRU OUT IN
2. Select aPerformancethenthetrack youwishtoprogram

WK2 Expander
NB. Program the track as required, assigning sounds, setting volumes and pan, effects,
etc.
3. Movethedisplay arrowheadnext totheMIDI/ GENERALmenu function, then pressthePAGE

buttonasmany timesasnecessary until thedisplay showsthe“MidiENT” page.
The MIDI channels of the WK2 sections must match those of the expander. (Alterna-
MidiENT>
tively, consult the expander’s owner’s manual to programme the expander’s sections to
match those of the WK2).
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4 PressENTERtoactivatetheCHANNELfunction.
5. PressENTERonceagainandthedisplayshowsthefirst trackwithcorrespondinglyassignedMIDI CHANNEL
channel.
Use the DIAL to assign the MIDI channel assignment.
Use the + and – buttons of the right hand selection keypad to select the 16 tracks one
after the other.
C0I Track 01
C0I Track 01
After track 16, the display shows the COMMON track with correspondingly assigned
MIDI channel followed by the CHORD track and associated channel.
C02 Track 02
You can quickly select the desired track with the corresponding Function buttons.
CI6 Track 16
CI6 Common
6. PressESCAPEtoexit the«MIDI/ GENERAL»function.
Hold down the STORE PERFORMANCE button then press ENTER to store the changes
to the current Performance.
If you don’t store the changes, they will lost when you select a different Performance, or
re-select the same one.
7. Play ontheWK2 keyboardtosenddatatotheexternal expander.

You will hear WK2 sounds play together with the expander’s sounds.
PILOTINGWK2 FROM AMIDI ACCORDION

Connect the accordion’s MIDI OUT port to the WK2 MIDI IN then proceed as explained
below to control WK2 from the accordion:
1. EnableMIDI LOCK(set toONinMIDI/ GENERAL- refer totheMidi/ General chapter for specific
information).
MidiLck
2. Set the CHORDchannel of WK2 to the same channel asthe accordion’schord section (MIDI
accordionsgenerally usechannel 2for theChordsection).
C02 CHORD
3. ConfiguretheMIDI channelsof theWK2 tracksusing thetableshown below(Midi Accordion
settings).
4. Set theCOMMONchannel toOFF COMMON
5. Besurethat WK2’sChordRecognitionmodeisset tooperateinONEFINGERmode(seeAR-
RANGEMODE).
OneFing>
5. ExtendtheSPLITPoint settingtoitsmaximumsettingfor thechords(seeSPLIT).
NOTE: If you want to hear the WK2 sounds together with the accordion melody section,
assign the UPPER 1 (or UPPER 1 and UPPER 2) sections the same MIDI channel as the
accordions right hand section (generally, MIDI accordions use channels 1 and/or 4 for the
right hand).
You can memorise your configurations for accordion use in one or more of the 63 Perform-
ances available and save the entire set of Performances to Floppy Disk or Hard Disk.
MIDI accordionsettings
DRUM= Ch 10 LOWER= Ch 2
BASS= Ch 3 UPPER2= Ch 1
ACC1= Ch 5 UPPER1= Ch 1
Acc2= Ch 6 COMMON= OFF
Acc3= Ch 7 CHORD= 2
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USING THE WK2 IN SONG MODE WITH A COMPUTER (OR EXTERNAL
SEQUENCER)
If you prefer to use a computer software sequencer to record your Songs in order to exploit
some of the advanced editing functions, proceed with the following general instructions.
The idea is to use the WK2 keyboard to generate the MIDI messages to send to the compu-
ter’s sequencer.
• Connect the WK2 MIDI OUT port to the sequencer’s MIDI IN port.
MIDI MIDI
• Connect the Sequencer’s MIDI OUT port to the WK2 MIDI IN port.
In this setup (Song mode) and with the correctly assigned MIDI channels, the MIDI mes- THRU OUT IN THRU OUT IN
sages generated by the WK2 keyboard are sent from the WK2 MIDI OUT, received by the
MIDI IN of the computer’s MIDI interface and recorded by the sequencer. When you launch WK2 Computer
the Play command in the sequencer, the MIDI messages are sent via the computer’s MIDI
OUT port and received at the WK2 MIDI IN.
Via MIDI, you can send messages from the computer and perform all the operations that
you would normally carry out on the WK2 control panel. You can change sounds, set
volumes and pan levels, select and control the effects, etc..
When you send messages to WK2 to select Sounds, the Sound selection message must
be received on the MIDI channel assigned to the track to which the Sound is assigned. To
select WK2 Sounds, first send a Control Change 00 message (Bank Select) followed by a
Program Change (PC) message. The Sound table, with corresponding MIDI selection
messages is listed in the Appendix.
To use the setup above, it is recommended to set the WK2 track used as the generator of
keyboard data for “Local Off” operation.
Set the computer sequencer to retransmit (echo) to the WK2 all the MIDI messages re-
ceived. The sequencer parameter that controls this function may have a different name
depending on the software in use. Some common names are “echo on”, “echo back”,
“patch thru”, “soft thru”, etc.
By setting the track used to send data to the computer for “Local Off” operation, you discon-
nect communications between the WK2 keyboard and its sound generator. Consequently,
WK2 acts as a separate MIDI keyboard and independent sound generator. The echoing
function of the sequencer allows you to play the WK2 sound generator from the WK2
keyboard.
With the sequencer’s echoing function turned on and the WK2 Local Off parameter also set
to ON, two notes will be played by the WK2 sound generator for every single note gener-
ated by its keyboard.
The Computer port

You can use the COMPUTER port via a single serial cable instead of the MIDI IN and MIDI
OUT ports. The COMPUTER port disables the MIDI ports if connected.
Apple Macintosh
The Macintosh (or compatible) must communicate at the velocity of 1 MHz. Consult the
owner’s manual of the sequencer software for relevant information.
Use the standard Macintosh serial cable. Connect one end of the cable to the WK2 and the
other to the MODEM port of the Macintosh.
Set the COMPUTER parameter in «Midi/General» to MAC.».
PCIBM
The IBM-PC (or compatible) can communicate at the velocity of 31250 baud (PC1) or 38400
baud (PC2).
Use standard serial cables DB8-DB9, DB8-DB25, or the optional Generalmusic cable to
connect the WK2 and the PC’s serial port.
Set the COMPUTER parameter in «MIDI/GENERAL» to PC1 or PC2 as required.
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PILOTINGWK2 WITH AMASTERKEYBOARD
Master keyboards are generally mute instruments (without sound generators) and require
external sound sources to produce sounds. The WK2 sound generator can operate as an
external slave sound source for a master keyboard.
The Master keyboard must transmit MIDI messages on the same MIDI channel as the WK2
Common channel.
All Bank Select (CC00) and Program Change (PC) messages normally used to select WK2
sounds and transmitted on the Common channel are interpreted as Performance Change,
Style Change, Song Style Change or Song Change messages.
If you want to pilot the WK2 as well as other instruments with the master keyboard, connect
the MIDI IN of the expander to the MIDI THRU of the WK2.
Selecting Styles via MIDI Common

To select a Style from the master keyboard, you must send two control change messages
relating to the Bank Select (CC00: value 32) and (CC32: value 0) followed by a Program
Change (PC) message with the values shown in the following table:
Internal Style ROM (00-95)

CC00 CC32 PC Style
32 0 0-7 00-07 (8 BEAT)
32 0 8-15 08-15 (16 BEAT)
32 0 16-23 16-23 (ROCK)
32 0 24-31 24-31 (FUNK)
32 0 32-39 32-39 (DANCE 1)
32 0 40-47 40-47 (DANCE 2)
32 0 48-55 48-55 (JAZZ)
32 0 56-63 56-63 (US TRAD)
32 0 64-71 64-71 (TRAD 1)
32 0 72-79 72-79 (TRAD 2)
32 0 80-87 80-87 (LATIN 1)
32 0 88-95 88-95 (LATIN 2)
User Style RAM (96 - 103 )

CC00 CC32 PC Style
44 0 0-7 96-103
Controlling Styles via MIDI Common

The Style controls can be simulated by sending Control Change 80 or 81 messages to WK2
via the Common Channel with the values shown in the following table.
If the master keyboard has programmable buttons, it is possible to assign them some con-
trol messages and control all directly from the master.
Style control Value CC80 (One Shot commands - single function)

Fill >< 00
Fill < 01
Fill > 02
Intro 08
Ending 16
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Var 1+2+3+4 24-27
Key Start 40
Fade In/Out 59
Rotary 61
Tempo increment 66
Tempo decrement 67
Next Performance 68
Previous Performance 69
Style control Value CC81 (On/Off commands - twin function)

CC81: 0–63 = OFF, 64…127 = On
Fill >< 00 64
Fill < 01 65
Fill > 02 66
Intro 08 72
Ending 16 80
Harmony ON/OFF 32 96
Arrange ON/OFF 33 97
Arrange Memory ON/OFF 37 101
Lower Memory ON/OFF 38 102
Key Start ON/OFF 40 104
Single Touch Play ON/OFF 48 112
Style Lock ON/OFF 49 113
Tempo Lock ON/OFF 51 115
Fade In ON/OFF 59 123
Fade Out ON/OFF 60 124
Rotary ON/OFF 61 125
Selecting the Effects via MIDI COMMON

To select the Effects from a Master Keyboard or computer via the Common channel, you
must send two Control Change messages relating to the Effect change: CC16: 0 … 64,
CC48: nn (number of the effect) with the values shown in the table listed in the Appendix.
Note: Control Change 16 with value 0 selects the REVERB DSP, while with value 64 se-
lects the CHORUS DSP.
Control Change 48 must always be followed by the number of the effect required
Selecting Songs, Song Styles or Performances via MIDI Common

To select a Song, Song Style or Performance from the master keyboard, send a Bank
Select (CC00) and Program Change (PC) message via the Common channel with the
values shown in the following tables:
Song RAM (111-117)

CC00 CC32 PC
56 0 1-7
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Song Style RAM (104-110)
CC00 CC32 PC
62 0 1-7
Performance RAM (0-63)

CC00 CC32 PC
48 0 1-63
Selecting the sound banks VIAMIDI ( Bk 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 )

CC 00 - vv (vv=bank value)
PC 1 -128
The WK2 Sound banks (selected via MIDI using the CC00 + bank value message) consist
of 5, organised as follows:
Bk 1, 2, 3 correspond to the GMX sound map (Generalmusic standard);
Bk 5 corresponds to the SAMPLES (1 … 8);
Bk 6 corresponds to an extension of the WK2 sound map (00 … 59 + 1 Kit of effects at
location 112).
Other “invisible” banks are also present (cannot be selected) but nevertheless essential for
the internal structure of the instrument to render it fully compatible with other Generalmusic
instruments.
Additional MIDI parameters

WK2 offers a set of additional MIDI parameters which render the instrument more flexible.
The parameters are accessed by entering the MIDI/GENERAL function:
• General MIDI ON/OFF
• Channel Lock
These additional MIDI parameters are explained in the “MIDI/GENERAL” chapter.
Note: Via MIDI, WK2 is recognised as a 16 part multi-timbral instrument, regardless of the
current playing mode.
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SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE(Generalmusicsystemexclusive)
Via MIDI, WK2 is able to recognise several different System Exclusive messages that con-
trol various parameters of the instrument: effects, master tune, master transpose.
The relative SysEx strings for the parameters in question are as follows:
REVERB CHANGE F0,2F,30,01,00,00,00,13,00,vv,F7
(vv= from 00h to 15h)
REVERB LEVEL F0,2F,30,01,00,00,00,13,01,vv,F7
(vv= from 00h to 7Fh)
Note: The reverb volume selected from the instrument panel must be set to its maxi-
mum setting (127)
REVERB TIME F0,2F,30,01,00,00,00,13,02,vv,F7
CHORUS CHANGE F0,2F,30,01,00,00,00,13,05,vv,F7
(vv= from 00h to 15h)
CHORUS LEVEL F0,2F,30,01,00,00,00,13,06,vv,F7
CHORUS RATE F0,2F,30,01,00,00,00,13,07,vv,F7
CHORUS DEPTH F0,2F,30,01,00,00,00,13,08,vv,F7
MASTER TUNE F0,2F,30,01,00,00,00,07,00,vv,F7
(vv= standard value 40h + / - 40h )
MASTER TRANSPOSE F0,2F,30,01,00,00,00,09,02,vv,F7
(vv= standard value 18h + / - 18 h semitones)
IMPORTANT: All the numbers within the SysEx string must be expressed as “HEXA-
DECIMAL” codes. Specific midi channels are not required for system exclusive mes-
sages.
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• 10 Sampling / Vocal Processor
& Programmable Pads
DIGITALAUDIO SAMPLER
If you have fitted your WK2 with the optional Vocal Processor, you will have a digital
audio sampler at your disposal.
If the Vocal Processor is not installed, when you press the RECORD button next to the
SAMPLING inscription), the display will show the message “DISABLED”.
At any instant, it is possible to gain access to the Samples memory bank, but sampling
operations are only permitted if the instrument is supplied with, or has been upgraded
with the optional Vocal Processor module.
Note: Disk-based Samples can be loaded to the Samples bank via Songs disks of
previous series instruments, such as WK3 (songs which incorporate Samples) or previ-
ous series CD Samples disks.
WK2 fitted with the Vocal Processor is able to sample two types of signal through the
MIC / LINE inputs:
• Microphone signals (MIC) from a microphone.
• Line signals (LINE) from a musical instrument, tape recorder, CD, etc.;
Regardless of the presence or absence of the Vocal Processor, you will be able to
configure the Programmable Pads and memorise the configuration to the Performances.
About the WK2 Sampler

WK2 (fitted with the Vocal Processor) incorporates a Sampler with the following techni-
cal characteristics:
• Sampling resolution : 16 bit
• Sampling time : approx. 6 seconds
REGULATINGTHEMIC/ LINESIGNAL
A singer (or musical instrument) can exploit WK2’s internal amplification system by plug-
ging into the Mic/Line inputs of the Vocal Processor. The signal is fed to the instrument’s
main mix and processed by means of specific controls then sent to the outputs (speak-
ers and stereo outputs).
1. Plug aMicrophoneor audiocableintotheMicjack (or an instrument totheLinejack.

2. Regulatethelevel of thesignal with small twin GAINcontrol.
The twin knob independently controls the Mic and Line signals
At this point, you are ready to either sample the signal or activate the vocal Processor
(vocal harmonizer).
SAMPLING PROCEDUREAND SELECTION OFTHESAMPLE

Sampling
1. PresstheredRECORDbutton.
The display shows the flashing word “Sampling”.
2. Speak intothemicrophone.
If you do something wrong during the flashing “Sampling” phase, press RECORD
again and repeat the operation.
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3. Pressthe SAMPLESbutton and assign the Sample to a keyboard track using the normal
soundassignment procedurealready explained.
Your sample is memorised directly to the SAMPLES group. To select Samples via
MIDI, refer to the MIDI chapter, or use the Appendix tables.
The SAMPLES group corresponds to the battery-backed Sample RAM which main-
tains data after turning the instrument off. To safeguard your sample against can-
cellation, save your Samples to Floppy disk or Hard Disk using the procedures ex- NB. A floppy disk or Hard Disk partition can contain only 1
plained in the Disk chapter. file of samples.
Every time you carry out a sampling operation, the entire RAM available for sam-
pling is utilised (approx. 100 Ksamples).
The Sample Edit parameters

Once captured, the Sample can be edited by means of specific editing parameters. As
soon as you have sampled, the PAGE buttons are enabled for the change of page
relating to the sample edit functions.
The DIAL modifies the value of the parameters shown in the 3 digit display area.
REVERB
Allows you to control the amount of Reverb applied to the sample.
The Reverb effect applied depends on the Reverb Type selected in the Reverb DSP
unit.
The amount of Reverb applied can vary from 0 (sample with no effect) to 15 (sample Reverb >
with maximum effect).
NB. Check that the REVERB display indicator is shown selected to hear the changes
applied to the parameter.
Assignable values: 0 … 15.
CHORUS
Allows you to control the amount of Chorus (or other modulation effect) applied to the
sample. Chorus >
The amount of Chorus effect applied can vary from 0 (sample with no effect) to 15
(sample with maximum effect).
NB. Check that the CHORUS display indicator is shown is selected to hear the changes
applied to the parameter.
Assignable values: 0 … 15.
I6 Volume >
VOLUME
Determines the general volume of the sample.
Assignable values: 0 ... 16. 00 Pan >
PAN
Determines the position of the sample within the stereo panorama.
Assignable values: L31 (all to the left) … 00 (centre) … R31 (all to the right), Mute (does
not play).
Note: The MUTE setting produces some interesting effects when you listen to the Sam-
ple with the REVERB and CHORUS effects active.
00 Tuning <
TUNING
Applies a fine tune to the sample, up to one semitone above or below the actual pitch.
Assignable values: -8 … 0 … +8
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Cancelling samples
You can clear the Sample-RAM of all Samples with the INITSmp function found in the
MIDI/GENERAL pages.
1. Movethearrowheadnext totheMIDI/ GENERALmenu function.
2. PressthePAGEbuttonsasmany timesasnecessary until youreachtheINITpage, showing

thedefault ALLoption. InitALL>
3. UsetheDIALor the+ / – buttonsof theright handselectionkeypadtoselect theINITSmp

option.
InitSMP
4. PressENTERtoconfirm, or ESCAPEtocancel theoperation andexit thefunction.
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Programmable Pads Assign
THEWK2 PADS
It is possible to assign the following to the 4 PADS:
- Samples.
- individual percussive sounds from the Drumkits.
The Pads assign procedure

08
1. Assign aDRUMKITor aSAMPLEtooneof thereal timetracks(Upper 1 or UPPER2).
You can programme the effect, volume, etc., using the track edit pages as already
explained.
2. PressandHOLDthePADbutton towhich you wish toassign aSound.
3. Whilestill holdingthePad, pressthekey onthekeyboardcorrespondingtotheSoundyou

wish toassociatetothePAD.
4. Repeat theprocedurefor other PADS.

The resulting configuration will remain
Note: If the 4 PADS have been configured with certain note
numbers of a Drumkit (e.g. C2, F4, D2, C6), when you make
5. HolddownSTOREPERFORMANCEthenpressENTERtostorethePADSconfigurationtothe a sound change with a Sample or a different Drumkit, the
note numbers remain those memorised in the Performance
current Performance. until changed again.
It is important to remember that the PADS are also used in Vocal Processor proce-
dures, therefore, it is essential that the instrument is not currently set to Vocal Proc-
essor mode when you want to use the Pads to play the Sounds/Samples assigned
to them.
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VOCALPROCESSOR (Vocal harmonizer)
If your WK2 has been installed with the optional Vocal Processor, you will have access
to a digital vocal harmonizer. If the Vocal Processor is not installed, when you press the
VOCAL P. button, the display will show the message “DISABLED”.
After activating the Vocal Processor, it is possible to select the incorporated presets and
access various edit functions associated to the Vocal P. using the 4 PADS buttons.
The WK2 fitted with the Vocal Processor, is able to add vocal harmonies to your
voice automatically (up to 4 voices) with 16 bit resolution.
To control the level of the microphone signal at the input stage, refer to the para-
graph “Regulating the Mic/Line signal“ outlined on page XX.
ACTIVATION OFTHEVOCALPROCESSOR
The Vocal Processor operates alternately to the SAMPLING function. If you wish to add
vocal harmonies to your voice, be sure that the instrument is not set for SAMPLING
operations.
1. Besurethat theVOCALPROCESSORmoduleiscorrectly installed.

The small module must be inserted in the appropriate slot at the back of the panel.
2. PresstheVOCALP.button
The display shows an arrowhead next to the VOCAL P. inscription to indicate the
activation of the function.
3. Assignthetrack that youwishtoassociatetotheVocal Processor by pressingPAD3 (Edit),

then using the+/ – buttonsof theright handselection keypadtoselect thetrack.
It is best to use either of the keyboard tracks (Upper 1, Upper 2 or Lower), or in Song
mode, track 5.
4. Play andholdoneor morenotesonthekeyboardandsingor speak intothemicrophone.

You will hear a harmonisation effect consisting of one or more voices that will de-
pend on the current Vocal P preset.
NOTE: To activate the Vocal P. after loading a Song or MIDI File, it is sufficient to press
the Vocal P button and sing into the microphone with the song in play. If the harmonised
effect cannot be heard, check that the song track associated to the Vocal P (usually
track 5) corresponds to the track set in the Edit section (pad 3 - track 05).
VOCALPROCESSOR EDIT
It is possible to change Preset and edit some of the VOCAL PROCESSOR parameters
using the 4 PADS which have inscriptions that are valid when the Vocal P. function is
currently being used.
PRESET
Hold down the VOCAL P. button for a few seconds to display the current Preset as-
signed to the function.
Use the PAGE buttons to select a different Preset.
To memorise a preferred preset together with other associated settings (track number,
Vocal volume etc...), save the settings to any of the 63 available Performances (hold
Store Performance then press Enter).
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PADS(VOCALP ACTIVE)
Pad1 (Track Mute)

Press PAD 1 to instantly deactivate the notes of the track that play together with the
harmonised voices. This allows you to listen to the harmonised effect of the Vocal P.
alone.
Pad2 (Equal/ Mic)

Press PAD 2, then using the function buttons F1…F9, select the functions associated to
the equaliser, microphone volume e line input level, effect sends level (Reverb and
Chorus). Use the Dial or the + / – buttons of the right hand selection keypad to vary the
parameter values.
Pad3 (Edit)
Press PAD 3, then use the + / – buttons of the right hand selection keypad to select the
track to associate to the Vocal, and use the Dial to change the volume of the Vocal
effect.
Pad4 (Vocal Mute)

Press PAD 4 to instantly deactivate the notes of the Vocal which play together with the
associated track. This allows you to listen to the keyboard notes only. This also allows
you to use the microphone normally without the harmonised vocal effects.
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• 11 MIDI/General
To activate this function, press the Cursor buttons as many times as necessary until the
arrowhead to the left of the display is shown next to the MIDI/GENERAL menu function.
Once activated, use the PAGE buttons to select the MIDI/GENERAL parameters one
after the other.
The parameters contained in this section are:
- Pedal: This page allows you to assign a function to the pedal inserted in the appro-
PED Pedal >
priate jack on the instrument’s back panel.
Use the DIAL or the +/– buttons of the right hand keypad to select the function that
can be controlled by the pedal.
PED SwUp1/2
1. Sw Up1/2: activates and deactivates the Upper 1 and Upper 2 sections.
This is useful to alternate between the two sections to change sound without
interrupting your playing.
2. St/Stp: starts and stops the automatic accompaniments of the Styles. PED St/Stop
3. Fill IN A: executes Fill IN A.
PED FillA
4. Fill IN: executes a Fill IN.
PED Fill
5. Fill IN B: executes Fill IN B. PED FillB
6. Intro: plays an introduction associated to the current Variation.
PED Intro
7. Ending: plays an ending of the current Variation. PED Ending
VOL Pedal >
- Vol Ped: (ALL/SEC); this parameter determines whether the Volume pedal con-
nected to the rear-panel jack controls the general volume of the instrument ‘ALL) or
single sections (SEC). Use the DIAL or the + and – buttons of the right hand keypad
to switch from ALL to SEC.
OO Tuning >
- Tuning: (-63/+63); this parameter shows the current general tuning status. Use the
DIAL or the + and – buttons of the Sound selection keypad to tune the instrument. The
value of 00 corresponds to the standard Equal tuning, based on A = 440 Hz.
- KeyTouch: (00-127); the 3 digit display area shows a value between 0 and 127,
corresponding to the current velocity sensitivity setting for the keyboard. Use the
DIAL or the + and – buttons of the right hand keypad to change the keyboard’s touch I27 KeyTch >
sensitivity.
Serial >
- Serial: when you connect the WK2 to a computer via a serial cable, you must
configure this parameter for the type of computer used (PC1, PC2, MAC).
- TV=PAL: enables the video standard according to the television used. You
can choose between PAL (Europe) or NTSC (U.S.A.). TV=PAL >
- TV text: enables the WK2 for the projection of Song lyrics onto an external
monitor or domestic TV set connected to the instruments RGB or S-VHS
ports. Use the DIAL or the + and – buttons of the right hand keypad to select
TV text
the required setting.
Important: If you do not connect the serial port, set this parameter to OFF (default),
otherwise the MIDI interface will remain disabled for use.
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- MidiENT: this page contains 7 sub-pages associated to the MIDI function.
Press ENTER to gain access to the MIDI programming tasks and select the MidiENT>
required parameter with the + / – buttons of the right hand keypad: Channel,
Local, Internal, G.Midi, Start/Stop, Chn.Lock and Dump.
After selecting the CHANNEL and LOCAL functions, press ENTER once more
to gain access to the relative parameters. Once terminated, press ESCAPE
to exit the function and return to the selection of the remaining MIDI functions.
The CHANNEL and LOCAL settings can be memorised to the Performances.
- Channel: use this parameter to assign a MIDI channel to each track as required.
To activate this parameter (which relates to the individual tracks), press ENTER.
CHANNEL
The 3 digit display shows the number of the track (e.g. 01 = track n. 1).
Select the tracks with the + or – buttons.
Rotate the DIAL to assign a MIDI channel to the track or to set the Off status.
C0I Track 01
Note: Press the F9 button to select the other 8 tracks (9 -
Another way of instantly selecting a track is to press the corresponding 16).
function button (F1 … F9).
After track 16, the +/– buttons select the Common track, then the Chord track,
both displayed with the associated channel number. Use the Dial to assign a CI6 Common
C02 CHORD
different MIDI channel to the Common and Chord track (the Chord track is
useful for MIDI accordions - refer to the relevant paragraph in the MIDI
chapter).
After setting the MIDI channels, press ESCAPE to exit the CHANNEL function
and return to the selection of the MIDI functions. Using the +/– buttons of the
right hand keypad, the next function displayed is LOCAL. Press ENTER to
gain access to the Local function.
- Local: by means of the LOCAL ON/OFF function, you can decide whether or not
each track of the WK2 controls the internal sound generator. It is possible to inde-
pendently disconnect each track from the internal sound engine.
LOCAL
Once accessed with ENTER, the 8 digit display shows the number of the
selected track. Rotate the DIAL to change the ON/OFF status of the Local
parameter and select the tracks with the + or – buttons of the right hand
Track 01
keypad. Note: Press the F9 button to select the other 8 tracks (9 -
16).
Another way of instantly selecting a track is to press the corresponding
function button (F1 … F9).
Once you have set your Local requirements, press ESCAPE to exit the Local
function and return to the selection of the MIDI functions with the +/– buttons
of the right hand keypad.
- Internal: when the WK2 sequencer is active, it depends on the internal CLOCK,
an internal device which synchronizes the Style, Song and Song Style tempo. Internal
External
If you want to deactivate the internal CLOCK, the WK2 Tempo will correspond
to that set by an external device (computer, sequencer) connected via MIDI to
WK2. In this case, select the option “External” with the DIAL.
- G.Midi: by setting this General MIDI function to ON, the WK2 becomes compatible
with all MIDI files that are loaded into memory.
G.Midi
If you want to communicate via MIDI with non General MIDI instruments, it is
best to set the General MIDI parameter to OFF. Use the DIAL to toggle
between the ON and OFF status.
- Start/Stop: activating the START/STOP function allows the WK2 to be started by

an external device (computer, sequencer). Use the DIAL to toggle between ON and St/Stop
OFF.
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- ChnLock: (ON/OFF) the CHANNEL LOCK parameters locks the MIDI channel
configuration of the current Performance for the entire instrument, overriding the Chn/Lock
individual settings of all the other Performances. To use this function, first set the
ChnLock parameter to ON, then modify the MIDI channels. Using this method the
programmed setting remains intact and applies to the entire instrument. Use the
DIAL to toggle between ON and OFF.
If you want the instrument to power up with a ChannelLock setting, store the
ChannelLock setting to the first Performance.
Dump
- Dump: the DUMP function transmits all the data contained in the internal memory
of via MIDI to an external MIDI device. This is a second possibility of safeguarding
your programmed data.
For a detailed explanation of the MIDI Dump procedure, turn to the next page.
- InitALL: this parameter allows you to initialize your WK2 in order to restore the
default (factory-set) conditions.
InitALL>
You can also restore a portion of the original memory by initializing the
Performances (PFM), the Sequencer (SEQ), or the Samples (SMP). InitPFM
Rotate the DIAL to select the element that requires initialising, the press
ENTER twice to complete the procedure.
InitSEQ
- rEL XX_XX_XX (DATE): This function (Release date) corresponds to the last page 15-06-98
of the MIDI/GENERAL section. Selecting this page shows the release date of the
last loaded WK2 operating system.
- Press ESCAPE to exit the current mode.
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MIDI DUMP PROCEDURE
To dump the instrument’s internal data to an external device (data filer, computer,
MIDI
sequencer, etc.), proceed as follows: MIDI
1) Connect the WK2 MIDI OUT port to the MIDI IN port of the external device. THRU OUT IN THRU OUT IN
WK2 Computer
2) Select the DUMP parameter with the + or – buttons of the right hand keypad and select
DumpALL
the type of data that you intend to transfer by rotating the DIAL (ALL, SEQ, PERF).
DumpSEQ
3) Start the recording procedure in the external device. DumpPFM
4) Press ENTER twice.
TO RECEIVE THE DATA

To receive the data (that was dumped on a previous occasion), connect the MIDI OUT MIDI MIDI
of the external device to the MIDI IN of the WK2 and send the data. The WK2 configures
itself automatically to receive the MIDI DUMP. THRU OUT IN THRU OUT IN
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Reference
Section
• Technical Specifications
• Index

Technical Specifications WK2
Keyboard : 61 notes (C2 - C7) - velocity sensitive, aftertouch via MIDI.

Display : Large multi-function coloured backlit LCD display.
Control buttons : 4 cursor, enter, escape, dial, + / – buttons .
2 independent numeric keypads (style/song - sound).
2 (16 + 16) direct access sections (Direct Sound Memory, Direct Style Memory).
Modes : 3 real time sections (lower, upper 2, upper 1).
Sounds : 444 PCM sounds including 17 drumkits.
Polyphony : up to 32 notes.
Split : programmable split.
Edit : track edit (up to 16 tracks), on/off, volume, reverb/chorus send, transpose, octave, detune, pan,
volume pedal, damper, pitch bend/modulation, pitch bend range.
Digital Effects : 22 reverb types + 22 chorus types (modulation/delay/echo).
Harmony : 8 harmony types.
Sustain : general sustain (lower, upper 2, upper 1).
Demo : automatic demonstration (8 demo songs).
Automatic Styles : 96 styles x 4 variations (drum, bass, acc 1, acc 2, acc 3).
Arranger : arrange on/off, arrange memory, lower memory, bass to lowest,
4 chord recognition modes (one finger, fingered 1, fingered 2, free style).
Sequencer controls : start/stop, intro, ending, fill in <, fill in <>, fill in >/tap tempo,
key start/continue, fade in/out, play/stop, record, clear, tempo.
General controls : volume slider, transpose, tuning, metronome,
touch sensitivity, style/tempo lock.
Pitch bend/Modulation: trackball - programmable bender controller (+ /– 12 semitones), Modulation.
Single Touch Play : 10 settings of lower, upper 2, upper 1 combinations for 96 Styles (960 settings total).
Performance : 63 performances of programmable panel settings (RAM), Store Performance.
Pads : 4 programmable pads.
Sequencer : 7 song style, 7 user song, 8 user style (16 track player).
5 tracks for recording (lower, upper 2, upper 1, pads, chord) for song style.
Disk : load, save, delete, format, utility.
direct from disk, play all songs, pre-load.
total compatibility with GMX, WK3, PK7, CD, MIDI FILE+Lyrics formats.
Hard Disk Sub-divided into partitions (virtual floppy disks), load, save, delete, format, utility.
direct from disk, play all songs, pre-load.
Sampling/Vocal Processor : digital sampling (mic/line) with edit possibility (record, sample).
Optional harmonizer : processor for microphone input (voice signal) for harmonising effects.
Karaoke : karaoke function on external monitor (pal/ntsc).
Computer : computer port (pc1, pc2, mac)
Midi : 16 MIDI channels (programmable), common, chord, 16 tracks local on/off, external clock,
general midi on/off, midi start/stop, channel lock, dump.
Auxiliary jacks: 2 headphones, damper, programmable pedal, volume pedal, computer, midi in/out/thru,
right/mono - left audio outputs, video out (RGB / S-VHS).
Amplification : 15 W + 15 W, 2 way, 4 speakers.
Dimensions : 1100 mm x 150 mm x 390 mm (length x height x depth).
Weight : 14 Kg.
Supplied accessories : owner’s manual, 1 floppy disk containing the operating system, 1 demonstration disk, music stand,
power cord, RGB/SCART video cable, warranty certificate, list of Generalmusic distributors.
Optional accessories : Vocal Processor (mic/line input + 2 gain) for sampling and Harmonizer function, volume pedal,
single footswitch, multi-footswitch, metal stand, carrying bag.
Note: the specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Ref. 2
Index
A E
Access to the Hard Disk 42 Edit 80
Accordion 69 Effect types 64
Activation of the vocal processor 79 Effects 11
Alphanumeric data 21 Ending 33
Amount of Chorus effect 26 Enter / Escape 21
Apple Macintosh 70 Equal/Mic 80
Arrange Memory 35 Extensions 42
Arrange Mode 38
Arrange On/Off 35 F
Arranger section 35 Fade In/Out 34
FF / REW 57
B
Files 42
Back-up copies 54 Fine tuning 26
BANK 1, 2, 3 and 4 24 Fingered 1 38
Bass To Lowest 35 Fingered 2 38
Bypass 11 Floppy Disk 42, 45
Floppy Disk formats 42
C Format 1.44 Mb 50
Cancellation of a Song 57 Format 720 Kb 50
Cancelling samples 77 FreeStyle 38
Change the sounds 8 Front Panel WK2 4
Channel Lock 83 Full mode 22
Chord 61
G
Chord Channel 67
Chord Lock (ChoLock) 37 General 81
Chord recognition modes 38 General Effect volumes 12
Chorus 11, 64 GMX format 44
Clear function 57
Clear Song Style (User Song / Style) 63 H
Common Channel 67 Hard Disk 42
Computer 19 Harmony 40
Computer port 66, 70 Headphones 11, 19
Connections 7
Copy 52 I
Creating a new partition (New Part) 51 Initialize 83
D Intro 33
Damper 12, 19 K
Data Entry 21 Key Start 33
Deactivating (bypassing) the effects 65 Keyboard mode 22
Delay 64 Keyboard tracks 22
Delete 49
Demo 13 L
Digital Audio Sampler 75
Line jack 18
Digital Signal Processor 64
Listen to the Demo Styles 13
Direct Access buttons 9
Listen to the Song Style playback 62
Direct Sound Memory 9
Load operations 45
Direct Style Memory 31
Load procedure 45
Disk Formatting procedures 50
Local 82
Disk handling information 54
Lower 22
Display 20
Lower Memory 35
Displaying lyrics 59
Lyrics track 59
Drumkits 17
Dump 83
Index 3
M Right/Mono-Left input jacks 18
Right/Mono-Left output jacks 18
Macintosh and compatibles 19 Rom-Sounds 17
Master Volume 19
Melody off 57 S
Metronome 40
S-VHS 19
Mic jack 18
Sample Edit parameters 76
MIDI 18, 66, 81
Samples 17
MIDI applications 68
Sampling procedure 75
MIDI channels 66
Save operations 47
MIDI events 56
Save procedure 47
MIDI file 43
Saving MIDI Files 48
MIDI Numeration 68
Saving the Tempo to a Performance 36
Modulation 11, 64
Select a Song 56
Multi-effects 64
Select and playback a Song Style 60
Music Stand 19
Select Keyboard Sounds 24
N Select Performances 9, 25
Select the effect types 64
New split point 37 Selecting Sounds 24
O Selecting Styles 30
Selection of the sample 75
One finger 38 Send levels 65
Orchestrate your playing 40 Serial 81
P Single Touch Play 10, 15
Single Touch Play settings 16
Pan 26 Slow/Fast Load 43
Partition formatting procedure 51 SMF 43
PC IBM 70 Song 13
PC IBM and compatibles 19 Song mode 14, 15
Pedal 12 Song Performance 16, 56
Pedals 12, 19 Song Playback 56
Performance 16, 25 Song Style mode 14, 15
Performance name 28 Song Style Performance 16
Performance parameters 26 Song Style Performances 60
Performance Recall 39 Song Style Recording 61
Piloting an expander with WK2 68 Song Styles 60
Piloting WK2 from a MIDI accordion 69 Songs 56
Pitch Bend 11 Sounds 17, 22, 24
Pitch/Modulation ball 11 Specifications 1
Play All Songs 57 Split mode 22
Play direct from Disk or Hard Disk 43 Split Point 37
Play / Stop 60, 61 Standard MIDI File 43
Powezr On/Off 8 Standard MIDI interface 18
Powering up 8 Start / Stop 33
Preliminary operations 8 Store Performance 28, 39
Preload 43 Style Lock button 15
Preset 79 Style Performance 16
Program the Performances 25 Style Tempo 36
Programmable Pads 10, 78 Style/RealTime mode 14
Programmable Pads Assign 78 Style/RealTime Performances 14
Style/Tempo Lock 39
R Styles (WK2) 30
RealTime Performances 16 Sustain 40
Rear Panel WK2 7 Switch Upper 1/Upper 2 19
Reccord 61 System Exclusive 74
Reference Section Ref. 1 System Reset 3
Regulating the Mic/Line signal 75
Restore the original Performance settings 29
T
Reverb 11, 64 Tap Tempo 34
Reverb effect applied to the track 26 Technical Specifications WK2 Ref. 2
Reverbs 64 Tempo Lock 36, 39
RGB 19 Track Mute 80
4 Reference
Track volume level 26
Tracks 17, 22
Transpose 12
Tuning status 81
U
Update your instrument 3
Upper 1 22
Upper 2, 22
Utility 52
Utility section 40
V
Variation 34
Velocity sensitivity setting 81
Video interface 19
Vocal harmonizer 79
Vocal Mute 80
Vocal Processor 18, 40, 75, 79
Vocal Processor Edit 79
Volume 12
Volume Pedal 26
W
WK2 in Song Mode with a computer(or external
sequencer) 70
WK2 sounds 17
Index 5
6 Reference
Appendix
Appendice
Appendix
Anhang

A
WK2 Sounds table (GM - GMX - Sample)
Bk 1 (Rom) Bk 2 (Rom) Bk 3 (Rom) Bk 5 (SMP - RAM) Bk 1 (Rom) Bk 2 (Rom) Bk 3 (Rom) Bk 5 (SMP - RAM)
PIANO group BRASS group
00 Piano1 PianoMk1 PickPiano2 0 56 Trumpet FlugelAttk FlugelHorn
01 Piano2 PianoW2 Pianoctave2 1 57 Trombone Trombone3 WowTromb2
02 Piano3 E.G.Piano12 E.G.Piano22 2 58 Tuba ShortTuba WowTuba
03 HonkyTonk2 DetPiano2 Western2 3 59 MutedTrp1 MutedTrp2 Dyn.MtTrp*
04 E.Piano1* ThinRhodx2 E.Piano4 4 60 FrenchHorn Dyn.FrHorn* TotoHorns2
05 E.Piano2* E.Piano32 E.Piano5 5 61 Brass Brass22 BrassRips
06 Harpsichor Harpsich22 Harpsich3 6 62 SynBrass12 SynBras22 SyntHorn2
07 Clavinet SynClav WowClav 7 63 SynBrass22 SlowHorn2 AttkHorn2
CHROMATIC group REED group
08 Celesta2 CelestaPlk2 ToyPiano2 64 Soprano Soprano2 SoprFilter
09 Glockenspl GlockVibes2 GlockChoir2 65 SoftSax SaxNoise2 SoftFilt
10 MusicBox WineGls12 MusicBell 66 TenorSax OctaveSax2 TenFilter
11 Vibraphone Vibes2 SynVibes 67 BaritonSax BaritDet2 BariFilter
12 Marimba Marimba22 Mallet 68 Oboe OboeChiff2 OboeFilter
13 Xylophone Xylophone2 XyloTribal2 69 EnglisHorn2 EngHorn22 HornFilter
14 TubularBel SoftBell2 Oohlalaa 70 Bassoon Bassoon2 BassoonFlt
15 Santur BarChimes Climbing2 71 Clarinet ClarSolo ClarFilter
ORGAN group PIPE group
16 Organ1 2 16’1’Draw2 Organ1WX2 72 Piccolo HardFlute12 HardFlt22
17 Organ2 16’8’5’Drw JazzOrgan32 73 Flute Dyn.Flute1* DynHiFlute2
18 Organ3 SwOrgan* SynOrg12 74 Recorder2 HardFlute22 Bubbler
19 ChurchOrg12 Church22 Organ3WX2 75 PanFlute PanFlute2 Dyn.Pan
20 ReedOrgan PipeOrgan2 Organ42 76 BottleBlow BottleNois Tube
21 Musette2 Accord1 Accord22 77 Shakuhachi2 Shakupad2 ShakuVoice2
22 Harmonica Blusette WestHarmon 78 Whistle Whistle1WX Whistle3WX2
23 Bandoneon Cassotto OrganLfo2 79 Ocarina OcarinaPan2 OcarinaSyn2
GUITAR group SYN LEAD group
24 NylonGtr SoloGtr VocalGtr2 80 SquareWave2 Pulse12 Pulse22
25 SteelGtr 12StrGtr2 SteelGtr1 81 SawWave ObxFilter2 Lyle2
2
26 JazzGtr1 OctJzGtr2 Hawaiian 82 SynCalliop Azimut2 SynLead12
27 CleanGtr ElGuitar1 ChorusGtr2 83 ChiffLead2 Chopper2 Digital2
28 MutedGtr Muted2 Dyn.Muted* 84 Charang Jump2 SoundTrk2
29 Overdrive WhaGtr1 5thOverdr2 85 SoloVox FiltRes12 FiltRes22
30 DistGtr FuzzGtr HeavyGt2 86 5thSawWave2Decay12 Decay22
31 HarmonxGtr SlowHarmx2 HarmGtr32 87 BassLead Obx22 Obx32
BASS group SYN PAD group
32 AcoustcBs1 AcoustcBs2 AcousticBs3 88 Fantasia2 NewAge2 PPG2
33 FingeredBs Dyn.Fingrd* Dyn.Bass1* 89 WarmPad Obx12 AnlgPad2
34 PickBass Dyn.Bass2* PckBass22 90 Polysynth2 Fantasy22 Fantasy32
35 Fretless AcidBass1 Flanged 91 SpaceVoice VocBells2 Angels2
36 SlapBass1 Dyn.Bass3* SlapSynBs2 92 BowedGlass2 Prophet12 Prophet22
37 SlapBass2 WXBass2 StopBass 93 MetalPad2 Bright22 Analogic2
2
38 SynBass1 SynBass3 TecknoBass2 94 HaloPad Slave2 Atmosphere2
39 SynBass2 SynBass4 RaveBass2 95 SweepPad Machiner2 Decay32
STRINGS group SYN SFX group
40 Violin SlowViolin ViolinOrch2 96 IceRain2 Noiseres BigRoom
41 Viola BowedViola ViolaPad2 97 Soundtrack2 MoonWind2 Slope2
42 Cello SlowCello CelloEns2 98 Crystal Wind2 SynLead22
43 Contrabass BowedBass Staccato 99 Atmosphere2 Arp26000 GlockAthm2
44 TremoloStr OctTremolo2 Plectra 100 Brightness WithGas2 PopUp2
45 Pizzicato OctPizz2 EchoPizz 101 Goblin Resonance2 NoGravity2
46 Harp HarpDelay2 Spacehar2 102 EchoDrops Synthex12 Synthex22
47 Timpani TimpaniEFX2 Dyn.Orch I’I* 103 StarTheme2 StarTheme22 PowerBad2
ENSEMBLE group ETHNIC group
48 Strings StereoStrg2 StrgGlock2 104 Sitar SitarDet2 SynSitar2
49 SlwStrings StrgOrch2 St.SlwStrg 105 Banjo BanjoOct2 EthnicGtr2
50 SynStrg1 SynStrg32 SynStrg52 106 Shamisen ShamSitar2 SynSham
51 SynStrg2 SynStrg42 Strings3 107 Koto Kanoun2 TrpClarin
52 Choir VoiceUuh2 SlowUuh 108 Kalimba ShrtKalimb SaxTrumpt
53 VoxOoh VoiceAah2 SlowAah2 109 Bagpipe BagpipeEns2 BrassEns2
54 SynVox SkatVoices* Vocoder2 110 Fiddle Hukin FiddleBell2
55 OrchHits2 Rave2 Dyn.St.Hit 111 Shanai BacktoWS2 VoiceSpect
Appendix A•1
Bk 1 (Rom) Bk 2 (Rom) Bk 3 (Rom) Bk 5 (SMP - RAM) ROM Bk 4 flashing (midi Bank 6)
PERCUSSIVE group 00 DetuneEP1 2
112 TinkleBell2 Dk_Stand.1D Dk_Stand.2D 01 DetuneEP2 2
113 Agogo Dk_RoomD Dk_WSD 02 CpHarpsy 2
114 SteelDrums2 Dk_PowerD Dk_Std.1WXD 03 ChurcBel 2
115 Woodblock Dk_Elect.D Dk_DanceD 04 DetnOrg1 2
116 Taiko Dk_HouseD Dk_TechnoD 05 DetnOrg2 2
117 Melo.Tom1 Dk_Jazz1D Dk_Jazz2D 06 ChurOrg2 2
118 SynthDrum Dk_BrushD Dk_M1D 07 ItAccord
119 ReverseCym Dk_OrchD Dk_SY77D 08 Ukulele
SFX group 09 12StGuit 2
120 GtFretNois Gtr.WhaWha GtrNoise 10 Mandolin
121 BreathNois Zapp KeyClick 11 HawGuitr
122 Seashore2 TickTack Drop 12 ChoGuitr 2
123 Bird Scratch1 Water 13 FnkGuitr
124 Telephone1 Telephone2 Door 14 FbkGuitr
125 Helicopter2 SynPerc32 Clackson2 15 GuitarFb
126 Applause HeartBeat PickScrape 16 S.Bass3
127 GunShot Explosion2 Bomb 17 S.Bass4 2
18 Orchestr 2
19 S.Strng3 2
20 BrassTr2 2
21 S.Brass3 2
22 S.Brass4 2
23 TaisKoto 2
24 Castanet
25 ConcerBd
26 MeloTom2
27 808_Tom
Soundswithout asuffix = Single 28 GtCutNse
Soundswith suffix 2 = Layer 29 StrnSlap
Soundswith suffix * = Switch 30 Rain 2
Soundswith suffix D = Drumkit 31 Thunder
32 Wind
33 Stream
34 Bubble 2
35 Dog
36 Horse
37 Telephon
38 DoorCrak
39 Door
40 Scratch
41 WdChimes
42 CarEngin
43 Car Stop 2
44 Car Pass 2
45 CarCrash
46 Siren
47 Train
48 Jetplane 2
49 Starship 2
50 BurstNse 2
51 Laughing 2
52 Screamin 2
53 Punch
54 Heart Bt
55 FootStep
56 MachiGun
57 LaserGun 2
58 Explosin 2
112 DrumSFX
A•2 Appendix
Style - Song - Performance - Effect tables (Via Common))
† = travels on the MIDI Common channel only
ROM STYLES† ROM STYLES† User Styles†
CC00 CC32 PC CC00 CC32 PC CC00 CC32 PC User Style 1-8
32 00 00-95 Style 32 00 00-95 Style 44 00 96-103
8 BEAT JAZZ 96 User Style 1
00 8BtSTAND 48 SWING 97 User Style 2
01 8BtBALLAD 49 MID SWING 98 User Style 3
02 8BtFOLK 50 SLOW SWING 99 User Style 4
03 8BtHIT 51 BIG BAND 1 100 User Style 5
04 8BtMEDIUM 52 BIG BAND 2 101 User Style 6
05 8BtFUNKY 53 DIXIELAND 102 User Style 7
06 8BtMODERN 54 BROADWAY 103 User Style 8
07 8BtSWING 55 FOXTROT
16 BEAT U.S. TRAD Song Styles†
08 16BtSTAND 56 BLUES CC00 CC32 PC Song Style 1-7
09 16BtBALLAD 57 SLOW BLUES 62 00 104-110
10 16BtFOLK 58 GOSPEL 104 Song Style 1
11 16BtPOP 59 WESTERN 105 Song Style 2
12 16BtFUNKY 60 R&B 106 Song Style 3
13 16BtHIT 61 BLUE GRASS 107 Song Style 4
14 16BtMEDIUM 62 COUNTRY 108 Song Style 5
15 16BtSWING 63 MARCH USA 109 Song Style 6
ROCK TRAD 1 110 Song Style 7
16 HARDROCK 64 SLOW WALZ
17 SLOWROCK1 65 WIENER W Songs†
18 SLOWROCK2 66 FRENCH W CC00 CC32 PC Song 1-7
19 6/8BALLAD 67 ROMAGNA 56 00 111-117
20 BOOGIEW 68 MAZURKA 111 Song 1
21 ROCKn ‘ ROLL 69 POLKA 112 Song 2
22 SHUFFLE 1 70 BOEHMISH 113 Song 3
23 SHUFFLE 2 71 ITALY MARCH 114 Song 4
FUNK TRAD 2 115 Song 5
24 FUNKY FUN 72 PASO DOBLE 116 Song 6
25 FUNKY ELECT 73 GERM POLKA 117 Song 7
26 FUNKY POP 74 TARANTELLA
27 FUNKY STAND 75 BAJON Performances¥
28 ACID FUNK 76 HULLY GULLY CC00 CC32 PC Performance 1-63
29 FUNKY BEAT 77 TWIST 48 00 00-62
30 FUNKY SOUL 78 CHARLESTON 00-62 Performance 1-63
31 FUNKY SWING 79 REGGAE
DANCE1 LATIN 1
32 HEAVY DANCE 80 BOSSA
33 DISCO HIT 81 SOFT BOSSA
34 PIANO DANCE 82 SAMBA
35 DOWN BEAT 83 DISCO SAMBA
36 FAST DANCE 84 CHA CHA CHA
37 DISCO FUN 85 TANGO
38 PULSIN 86 RHUMBA
39 HOUSE 87 BEGUINE
DANCE2 LATIN 2
40 TECNO MEREN 88 MAMBO
41 70’ DISCO 89 SALSA
42 DIGITAL 90 MERENGUE
43 CLASSIC DISCO 91 MENEAITO
44 BAKER POP 92 GIPSY
45 RAP 93 FAST RHUMBA
46 EURO POP 94 CUMBIA
47 PARTY POP 95 CALYPSO
Appendix A•3
Reverb table Chorus table
Reverb† Chorus†
CC16 - vv (vv=0) CC16 - vv (vv=64)
CC48 - nn (nn=reverb number) CC48 - nn (nn=effect number)
00 Hall 1 00 Mono Delay 1
01 Hall 2 01 Mono Delay 2
02 Hall 3 08 Stereo Delay 1
08 Warm Hall 09 Stereo Delay 2
09 Long Hall 16 Multitap Delay 1
10 Stereo Concert 17 Multitap Delay 2
16 Chamber 24 Ping-pong
32 Studio Room 1 25 Panmix
40 Studio Room 2 28 Dubbing
41 Studio Room 3 32 Chorus 1
48 Club Room 1 33 Chorus 2
56 Club Room 2 36 ChorusDelay 1
57 Club Room 3 37 ChorusDelay 2
64 Vocal 40 Ensemble 1
65 Metal Vocal 41 Ensemble 2
72 Plate 1 48 Phaser 1
73 Plate 2 49 Phaser 2
80 Church 56 Flanger 1
88 Mountains 57 Flanger 2
89 Falling 60 FlangerDelay 1
104 Early 1 61 FlangerDelay 2
105 Early 2 96 Rotary
† = travels on the MIDI Common channel only
A•4 Appendix
DRUMKIT TABLES
25 DK_STAND1 113-2 DK_ROOM 114-2 DK_POWER 115-2 DK_ELECT. 116-2 DK_HOUSE 117-2 DK_JAZZ 118-2 DK_SFX 112-4 (Bk6 via MIDI)
26 ROLLSNARE < < < < <
27 FINGERSNAP < < < < <
28
ZAPP < < < < <
29 GunShot < < < < <
30 SCRATCH2 < < < < <
31 SCRATCH1 < < < < <
32 STICK < < < < <
33 SQCLICK < < < < <
34
35 HOUSERIM < < < < <
MUTBELL < < < < <
C2 36 BDSTD2 BDROOM1 BDELECT1 BDELECT1 BDHOUSE2 <
37 BDSTD1 BDROOM1 BDROOM1 BDELECT1 BDHOUSE BDJAZZ
38 RIMSHOT1 < < < HOUSERIM <
39 SDSTD1 SDROOM1 SDROOM2 SDELECT < SDJAZZ3
40
HOUSECLAP < < < < < HIGH Q
41 SDSTD4 SDROOM2 SDSTD3 SDROOM1 HOUSESD2 SDSTD3 SLAP
42 TOMLOW TOMROOM < TOMELEC HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ SCRATCH PUSH
43 HHCLO1S HHTGHT1 HHTGHT1 < HOUSEHH HHTGHT1 SCRATCH PULL
44 TOMLOW TOMROOM < TOMELEC HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ STICKS
45 HHPEDAL < < < HOUSEHH < SQUARE CLICK
46
47 TOMLOW TOMROOM < TOMELEC HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ METRO CLICK
HHOPEN2 < < HHOPEN1 HOUSERIDE HHOPEN1 METRO BELL
C3 48 TOMLOW TOMROOM < TOMELEC HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ GUIT FRET N
49 TOMHIGH TOMROOM < TOMELEC HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ GUIT CUT N UP
50 CRASH < < < HOUSERIDE < GUIT CUT N DW
51 TOMHIGH TOMROOM < TOMELEC HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ STRING SLAP
52
RIDECYM < < < < < FL.KEY CLICK
53 CHINA < < ReverseCym < < LAUGHING
54 RIDECUP < < < < < SCREAMIN
55 TAMBSLP < < < < < PUNCH
56 SPLASH < < < < < HEART BT
57 COWBELL < < < HOUSECOWB < FOOTSTEP1
58
59 CRASH < < < < < FOOTSTEP2
VIBRASLAP < < < < < APPLAUSE
C4 60 RIDECYM < < < < < DOOR CRAK
61 CONGASLAP < < < < < DOOR
62 BONGOLOW < < < < < SCRATCH
63 CONGAHSLAP < < < HOUSETCON < WIND CHIMES
64
CONGAHIGH < < < HOUSETCON < CAR-ENGINE
65 CONGALOW < < < HOUSETCON < CAR-STOP
66 TIMBALES < < < < < CAR-PASS
67 TIMBLOW < < < < < CAR-CRASH
68 AGOGO < < < < < SIREN
69 AGOGO < < < < < TRAIN
70
CABASA < < < < < JETPLANE
71
MARACAS < < < VOXHHCL < HELICOPTER
C5 72 WHISTLE < < < < < STARSHIP
73 WHISTLE < < < < < GUN SHOT
74 GUIROSHORT < < < < < MACHINE GUN
75 GUIROLONG < < < < < LASER GUN
76 CLAVES < < < < < EXPLOSION
77 WOODBLOCK < < < < < DOG
78 WOODBLOCK < < < < < HORSE
79 QUICAHIGH < < < < < BIRDS
80 QUICALOW < < < < < RAIN
81 TRIANSHORT < < < < < THUNDER
82 TRIANLONG < < < < < WIND
83
SHAKER < < < < < SEASHORE
C6 84 JINGLEBELL < < < < < STREAM
85 WINDCHIMES < < < < < BUBBLE
86 CASTANETS < < < < <
87 MTSURDO < < < < <
88 OPSURDO < < < < <
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
C7 96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
C8 108
“<“ = asDK_STAND1 113-2
Appendix A•5
Drumkit tables
25 DK_BRUSH 119-2 DK_ORCH. 120-2 DK_STAND.2 113-3 DK_WS 114-3 DK_STD.1WX 115-3 DK_DANCE 116-3
26 < < < < <
27 < < < < <
28 < HHTGHT1 < < <
29 < HHPEDAL < < <
30 < HHOPEN2 < < <
31 < RIDECYM < < <
32 < < < < <
33 < < < < <
34 < < < < <
35
< < < < <
C2 36 < BDSTD3 BDSTD3 BDELECT1 BDELECT1
37 BDJAZZ BDORCH < BDPOWER BDROOM1 BDELECT1
38 < < < SDELECT < <
39 BRUSHTAP SDORCH SDSTD4 SDROOM2 SDROOM2 SDELECT
40 BRUSHSLP CASTANETS < SDSTD3 < <
41 BRUSREV SDORCH SDSTD3 TOMHIGH SDSTD3 SDROOM1
42 TOMBRUSH TIMPANI < TOMHIGH < TOMELEC
43 HHTGHT1 TIMPANI HHCLO2 CABASA HHTGHT1 <
44 TOMBRUSH TIMPANI < < < TOMELEC
45 < TIMPANI < TAMBSLP < <
46 TOMBRUSH TIMPANI < < < TOMELEC
47
< TIMPANI < COWBELL < HHOPEN1
C3 48 TOMBRUSH TIMPANI < RIMSHOT2 < TOMELEC
49 TOMBRUSH TIMPANI < BDJAZZ < TOMELEC
50 < TIMPANI < BRUSRIG < <
51 TOMBRUSH TIMPANI < DYNSDJAZZ < TOMELEC
52 < TIMPANI < BRUSHTAP < <
53 < TIMPANI < TOMJAZZ < ReverseCym
54 < TIMPANI < TOMJAZZ < <
55 < < < HHCLO1S < <
56 < < < TOMJAZZ < <
57 < < < HHPEDAL < <
58 < < < WOODBLOCK < <
59
< < < HHOPEN2 < <
C4 60 < CRASHORCH < HOUSCLAP < <
61 < < < BDSTD1 < <
62 < < < RIDECYM < <
63 < < < SDSTD1 < <
64 < < < RIDECUP < <
65 < < < TOMROOM < <
66 < < < TOMROOM < <
67 < < < SPLASH < <
68 < < < TOMROOM < <
69 < < < CRASH < <
70 < < < VIBRASLAP < <
71
< < < CHINA < <
C5 72 < < < FINGERSNAP < <
73 < < < BONGOLOW < <
74 < < < BONGOLOW < <
75 < < < CONGASLAP < <
76 < < < CONGAHIGH < <
77 < < < CONGALOW < <
78 < < < GUIROLONG < <
79 < < < QUICALOW < <
80 < < < TIMBALES < <
81 < < < TIMBALES < <
82 < < < AGOGO < <
83
< < < TRIANLONG < <
C6 84 < < < WHISTLE < <
85 < < < BDHOUSE1 < <
86 < < < NOISEPERC < <
87 < < < HOUSSD1 < <
88 < < < VOICES1 < <
89 Applause VOICES 3
90 VOICES2
91 VOXHHCL
92 VOICES2
93 VOXHHCL
94 VOXTIP
95 VOXTAP
C7 96 CLAKSON
97 DOLLYVOX
98 TAMBSLP
99 ROLLSNARE
100 SDORCH
HHCLO1S
101
102 CLAVES
103 CONGALOW
104 QUICAHIGH
105 AGOGO
106 STICK
107 STICK
C8 108 STICK
STICK
“<“ = asDK_STAND1 113-2
A•6 Appendix
Drumkit tables
25 DK_TECHNO 117-3 DK_JAZZ2 118-3 DK_M1 119-3 DK_SY77. 120-3
26 < <
27 <
28 < <
29 < <
30 < <
31 < <
32 < <
33 < <
34 < <
35
< <
C2 36 BDTEKNO <
37 BDJAZZ BDJAZZ < BDSTD2
38 HOUSERIM RIMSHOT2 BDROOM1 BDROOM1
39 HOUSSD1 SDJAZZ3 BDELECT1 BDELECT1
40 < < BDHOUSE1 BDPOWER
41 HOUSESD2 DYNSDJAZZ BDPOWER TOMLOW
42 HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ SDSTD1 TOMLOW
43 HHCLO2 HHTGHT1 SDORCH TOMHIGH
44 HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ SDSTD3 TOMHIGH
45 HHTGHT1 < HOUSSD1 BDHOUSE1
46 HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ SDROOM2 BDSTD2
47
HOUSERIDE HHOPEN1 RIMSHOT1 SDSTD1
C3 48 HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ SDROOM2 TOMROOM
49 HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ TOMLOW TOMROOM
50 HHOPEN2 < TOMROOM SDSTD3
51 HOUSETCON TOMJAZZ TOMLOW TOMROOM
52 ReverseCym < TOMROOM RIMSHOT1
53 < < TOMHIGH SDELECT
54 < < HHCLO1S TOMROOM
55 < < HOUSEHH HOUSECLAP
56 < < HHPEDAL COWBELL
57 HOUSECOWB < HOUSERIDE CABASA
58 < < HHOPEN2 HHCLO1S
59
< < TAMBOURINE TAMBOURINE
C4 60 < < HOUSEHH HHOPEN2
61 < < CRASH CRASH
62 < < CHINA ROLLSNARE
63 HOUSETCON < RIDECYM RIDECYM
64 HOUSETCON < RIDECUP RIDECUP
65 HOUSETCON < CABASA TubularBel
66 DYNSDJAZZ < VOXHHCL TubularBel
67 SDJAZZ2 < HOUSCLAP TubularBel
68 < < BONGOLOW KITCHEN
69 < < BONGOLOW KITCHEN
70 < < DARBKLOW DARBKLOW
71
VOXHHCL < DARBKHIGH DARBKHIGH
C5 72 < < CONGALOW BreathNois
73 < < CONGAHIGH BreathNois
74 < < TIMBALES VIBRASLAP
75 < < TRIANSHORT VOICES1
76 < < TIMBALES VOICES1
77 < < TRIANLONG VOICES1
78 < < NOISEPERC VOICES1
80 < < DOOR VOICES1
82 < < SDSTD2 VOICES1
83
< < ROLLSNARE VOICES1
C6 84 < < SDSTD3 VOICES1
85 < < VOICES1
86 < < VOICES1
87 < < VOICES1
88 < < VOICES1
VOICES1
89
90 VOICES1
91 VOICES1
92 VOICES1
93 VOICES1
94 VOICES1
95 VOICES1
C7 96 VOICES1
97 VOICES1
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
C8 108
“<“ = asDK_STAND1 113-2
Appendix A•7
Recognized chords - example in the key of C
C Cm Cb5
1. C 9. Cm 17. Cb5
C6 Cm6 C7
2. C6 10. Cm6 18. C7
CM7 Cm7 C7sus4
3. CM 7 11. Cm7 19. C7sus4
CM7b5 Cm7b5 C7b5
4. CM7b5 12. Cm7b5 20. C7b5
Cadd9 Cmadd9 C79
5. Cadd9 13. Cmadd9 21. C79
CM79 Cm9 C7b9
6. CM79 14. Cm9 22. C7b9
C69 CmM7 C7aug
7. C69 15. CmM7 23. C7aug
Caug Cdim Csus4
8. Caug 16. Cdim 24. Csus4
Thenotesin bracketscan beignored
A•8 Appendix
MIDI Implementation Chart
Manufacturer: Generalmusic S.p.A. Model: WK2 Version: 1.00
Function Transmitted Recognised Remarks
Basic Default 1-16 1-16 1 MIDI IN; 1 THRU; OUT
Channel Changed 1-16 1-16 EXTRA COMMON/CHORD CH.
Mode Default Mode 3 Mode 3
Messages X X
Altered ***** X
Note 0-127 0-127 true voice on banks 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 - 6
Number True voice ***** depend on selected sound
Velocity Note ON o o
Note OFF o o
After Key’s x x
Touch Ch’s x o
Pit/Mod o o
Control 0,32 Bank change 0,32 Bank change Bank change recognised on
Change 4 Foot controller 1 Modulation common channel, only in reception:
6,38 Data Entry 4 Foot controller
7 Volume 6,38 Data Entry
10 Pan 7 Volume Bank P.change
11 Expression Contr. 10 Pan
18,50† Oriental control 11 Expression Controller 32-43† 0-95 Internal styles.
64 Damper Pedal 16,48† Effects selection 44-47† 0-15 Prog.Styles
66 Sustain 18,50† Oriental control 48-55† 0-63 Real time Perf.
67 Soft pedal 64 Damper Pedal 56-61† 0-6 Songs
91 Reverb depth 66 Sustain 62† 0-6 Song Styles
93 Chorus depth 67 Soft pedal
98-99 NRPN 72 Attack time
100,101 RPN 73 Release time
74 Filter 1 cut-off freq.
91 Reverb depth
93 Chorus depth
98,99 NRPN
100,101 RPN
Cntrl 50 (ONE SHOT):
0† Fill Equal-Plus-Minus
8† Intro
16† End
24-27† Variations 1-2-3-4
40† Key start
59† Fade
61† Rotary slow/fast
66,67† Tempo inc. dec.
68,69† Performance inc. dec.
Cntrl 51
ON [0,63] OFF[64,127]
0† Fill Equal-Plus-Minus
8† Intro
16† End
32† Harmony
33† Arrange
37† Arrange Memory
38† Lower Memory
40† Key start
48† Single touch play
49† Style Lock
51† Tempo Lock
59,60 Fade in-out
61† Rotary (OFF=slow)
Program 0-127 0-127 0-127
Change True number *****
System Exclusive o o
System Song Position x x
Song Select x x
Common Tune x x
System Clock o o Start, Stop
Real Time Commands o o Continue
Aux Active sensing o o
Messages All Suond Off o o
Reset All Contr. o o
Local ON OFF o o
All Note Off o o
Notes † These messages travel on the Common channel only o: YES x: NO
Mode 1 OMNI ON - POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON - MONO

Mode 3 ONMI OFF - POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF - MONO
Appendix A•9
RECOGNIZED CONTROL CHANGE MESSAGES (MIDI CONTROLCHANGEON TRACKS
CONTROLLERS) CC00,32 Bank change.
A ControlChange message activates a Controlller, determined by CC01 Modulation.
the first ControlChange value.
CC06,38 Data Entry.
The ControlChange consists of three parts: CC07 Main Volume.
• status byte - (status) determines the status of the ControlChange CC10 Pan (panorama).
message.
CC11 Expression.
• data byte 1 - (value 1) MIDI Controller activated by the
CC16,48† Effects selection
ControlChange message. This is the number by which the
ControlChanges are identified in the following tables. CC17,49† Effects volume
• data byte 2 - (value 2) value of the activated MIDI Controller. CC18,50† General Purpose (Tuning control)
CC32 BankSelect LSB.
CC64 Damper pedal.
CC66 Sostenuto (sustain) pedal.
CC67 Soft pedal.
CC71 Resonance.
CC72 Release Time.
CC73 Attack Time.
CC74 Filter Cutoff Frequency.
CC80 One Shot control
CC81 On/Off control
CC91 Effect 1 send (E1, reverb depth).
CC93 Effect 2 send (E2, chorus depth).
CC98,99 NRPN
CC100-101 RPN
A•10 Appendix
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the instrument off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

GENERALMUSIC Code 271211
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Specifiche soggette a cambiamento senza preavviso.
Les spécifications sont sujettes à modifications sans préavis.
Änderungen -auch ohne Vorankündigung- sind vorbehalten.
PRINTED IN ITALY
Sales Division: I -47048 S.Giovanni in Marignano (RN) - Italy – Via delle Rose, 12 – tel. +39 541 959511 – fax +39 541 957404 – telex 550555 GMUSIC I

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General user maintenance

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• 5 Disk & HardDisk....................................................................................... 42

• 8 Digital Signal Processor ............................................................................ 64

• 10 Sampling / Vocal Processor & ProgrammablePads.................................. 75

• 11 MIDI/ General ........................................................................................ 81

Play onthe keyboardandchange the sounds

4. Adjust theoverall volume.

The 16 Direct Sound Memory buttons can:

2. Select aStylebyspecifyingthecorrespondingnumber onthe STYLE/ SONGnumerickeypadto

3. PressSTART/ STOP(thebigredbuttonunder thedisplay).

4. Play achordwiththeleft hand(belowsplit point B3) andamelody withtheright.

5. UsetheDirect StyleMemory buttonstochangestyle.

Play the Programmable Pads

• ToobtainPitchBend, movetheball Upor Down.

Play withEffectsor bypassthem

1. Tobypassaneffect, pressthecorrespondingpanel button.

The configuration of the pedals is as follows:

Regulate the general Effect volumes

1. Pressthecursor buttonsasmanytimesasnecessaryuntil thearrowheadinthedisplayappears

I20 Hall 2 >

1. Presseither TRANSPOSEb or TRANSPOSE#.

2. PressTRANSPOSEbtolower thepitchor TRANSPOSE#toraisethepitch.

Clear the keyboard transpose setting

3. TostoptheDemoSong, pressthesameFunctionbutton, or theDEMOtoescapeDemomode.

SONGPLAY - DIRECTFROM DISK

1. Insert thedisk intothedisk drive.

3. RotatetheDIAL(or usethe+/ – buttons) toscroll throughall thefilespresent ondisk, until the

5. Tostopthe“direct” playback at any time, pressSTOPor START/ STOP.

Note 1: It is possible to abort the Direct play function dur-

Note 2: how to load Songs into memory is discussed in the

Style, SongStyle andSong

SINGLETOUCH PLAY ACTIVE(display indicator on):

SINGLETOUCH PLAY OFF(display indicator off):

STYLELOCKACTIVE(display indicator on):

STYLELOCKOFF(display indicator off):

Single TouchPlay settings

Song Style Performance

The Performances via MIDI?.........

OUTPUT: RIGHT/ MONO– LEFT

INPUT: RIGHT/ MONO– LEFT

VOCALPROCESSOR(OPTIONAL): MIC/ LINE+ GAIN

Types of computer connection

INTRO A B MEASURE TRANSPOSE SUSTAIN

FADE REC REC REC CHORUS

MELODY OFF STYLE LOCK

Up to 7 characters can be entered for a name (8 characters in FD and HD mode).

Sounds & Performances 23

How toprogramthe Performances

2) Change the ON/OFF status of the Real Time keyboard tracks.

Sounds & Performances 25

5) Transpose the tracks in steps of a semitone or octave.

6) Modify the effects.

- EDITSND: (ON/OFF) if a disk-based Song, in WK3 format, is loaded into memory, it

Sounds & Performances 27

1. Check that thearrowheadtotheleft of thedisplay isnext tothePERFmenufunction.

1. PresstheCursor [ ] and[ ] buttonsasmany timesasnecessary until thearrowheadisnext

2. PressthePAGE[ ] and[ ] buttonsasmanytimeasnecessaryuntil theINITpageisreached.

3. RotatetheDIALor usethe+/ – buttonsof theright handselectionkeypadtoselect theelement