Akai MX-73 Manual
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1. 18 sss s CONTROL SW amp sete te ON or OF UL SS CONTROL SW 1 64 a GONTROLUL 1 SUSTAIN 1 MX73 STATUS CHART Parameter Value MIDI 1 16 SPLIT POINT 1 1 41 OCTAVE SHIFT 1 3 PROGRAM NUMBER 0 127 BEND SELECT ON OFF Aras 1 through IV 2 5 can each be set WHEEL SELECT ON OFF independently POLY MONO SELECT POLY 0 15 OMN ON off ON OFF CONTROL SW SELECT ON OFF CONTROL VOL SELECT ON OFF SW No SET 84 35 VOL SET 0 31 Same for areas KEY VELOCITY 1 10 mun N SUSTAIN PEDAL SELECT 1 1 7 Programming Prees the EDIT button to set the MX73 to the edit mode The indicator will light e Use the SELECT button8 7 4 1 and 0 to select the area 01 44 MIDI CHANNEL SETTING 1 Press the FWD LOAD or BWD VERIFY button to set to the MIDI CH display I MIDI CH 01 2 Frese the UP or DOWN button to select the desired MIDI I MIDI C H 05 SPLIT POINT SETTING 1 Press the FWD LOAD bution to set to the SPLIT display BSPLIT 1Ce7C e aaan RSPLIT 1Ce C nena RSPLIT 1Ce7C 4 Press the UP button to set to the upper voice setting mode sensa cp Se ddr BSPLIT 1C C 6 Press the desired key The cursor wilt disappear and the number of the pressed key will be displayed IW L 1 3 e Split points cm be rot for each of Areas I2. IV the can be spiit in four sections Split points can also be set to overlap OCTAVE SHIFT SETTING 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the OCTAVE SHIFT Ei E E in IsOCTAU SHIFT 2 dus d d Lain button to set to the desired octave I 0 T R U SH I FT 1 PROGRAM NUMBER SETTING 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the PROGRAM NO display IsPROGRRM NO 09 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to set the program number 0 I PROGRRM 127 e The program number on the MX73 is compatible with the program number on the slave side Depending on the equipment however the actual program number may be different PITCH BEND SETTING 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the BEND display I BEND ON 2 Press the UP ON or DOWN OFF button to set the pitch bend ON or OFF I BEND OFF The amount of bend Is adjusted on the stave side WHEEL SETTING 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the WHEEL display I HHEEL ON Press the UP ON or DOWN OFF button to sot the modulation wheel ON or OFF I WHEEL OFF Adjust the modulation wheel on the slave side POLY MONO SETTING The MIDI mode on the slave side can be set to either POLY or MONO 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the POLY MODE display 2 Press the UP POLY or DOWN MONO button to set the MIDI OMNI SETTING The MIDI mode on the slave side can be set to either OMNI ON or OMNIOFF 1
3. M 7 3 MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD ammi Operator s Manual Warning Power requirements Power requirements for electrical equipment differ from area to area The operating voltage of this machine is preset at the factory according to It s intended destination However some models are equipped with a voltage selector If your machine is so equipped before connecting check to see that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the bottom panel is set the voltage your area If not please sel it correctly before plugging in the power cord 220 V 50 Hz for Europe except the UK 240 V 50 Hz for UK and Australia 120 V 60 Hz for USA and Canada If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR is not set for your VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V 240 area Confirm that the power cord is discon nected Move the VOLTAGE SELECTOR with a screwdriver so that the marker is above the voltage for your area What you should know to protect yourself and the Akai MX73 UM afi Never touch the plug with wet hands e Always pull out by the plug and never the cord e jme lei a qualified professional repair or reassemble the Akai MX73 An unauthorized person might touch the internal parts and receive a serious electric shock e Never allow a child to put anything especially metal into the Akai MX73 Let s protect the Akal MX73 too e Use only a household AC power source Never use a DC power source e
4. plained below to recall a program in the memory CONTROL UL 1 01 CONTROL UL 3 01 CONTROL UL 3 10 SUSTAIN SAAS SUSTAIN 11 WRITE PROGRAM WRITE PROGRAM 12 1 J 12 Operations PROGRAM SELECTION Use the following procedure to recall a program In the memory 1 Press the BANK button The LED will light 2 Use the SELECT buttons to select the desired program number 00 to 99 3 When the program number is selected the number of the Button selected will appear on the display as follows PLAY PROGRA e It is ene ust using the parameters set in the PLAY PROGRAM e 12 memory for program number 12 When the control switches 1 4 set by the parameter are pressed at this time the sustain data for the connected sound source can be controlled using the foot switch Also the control sliders 1 4 set the parameter be used to control the modulation portamento etc NOTE Avoid operating the modulatkn control or master volume after setting the control sliders CHANGING THE MIDI CHANNEL ae CO 01 06 16 86 T Deco timore D Re UN 81 86 16 86 3 With the MIDI CH but amp n depressed press the UP or DOWN cep Sm 1 OF 068906 channel display NOTE The changed data is cancelled when the power is turned OFF or select button is pressed Use DO the WRITE button to store the changed data in the nen 0186
5. 1 4 For foot switch CONTROL 1 4 For foot control Display LC display External Dimensions 1 152 W x 110 H x364 D mm Weight 13kg For improvement purposes specifications and design are subject to change without notice Mm O 12 14 18 3 Controls CONTROL PANEL MIDIPROGRAM RUMBER Button MIB CHANNEL Button CONTROL VOLUMES 1 4 LC Display 4 EXT CONTROL Button Zhi MASTER VOLUME 1 PROGRAM SELECT Buttons TUNE Button KEY TRANS Button EDIT Butto CONTROL SWITCH WRITE Button indicators 1 4 4 UP DOWN Button OUTLINE DIAGRAM Program Numbers Areas I 1V Parameters 00 99 MIDI CH SPLIT POINT OCTAVE SHIFT PROGRAM NUMBER BEND SELECT WHEEL SELECT POLY MONO SELECT OMNI ON OFF CONTROL SW SELECT CONTROL VOL SELECT CONTROL voL 1 MIDI Messages Control Change 0 31 0 CONTROL SW 1 MIDI Messages Control Change 64 95 L4 SUSTAIN PEDAL SELECT I KEY VELOCITY EAR PANEL POWER Switch CONTRAST Control PEDAL SWITCH Jacks Use this switch to urn the MX73 power Use this control to adjust the contrast Use these jacks to operate tle control on and off of the display switches using the foot switch L ence eee MIDI OUT Jacks These output jacks for transmitting MIDI signals processed by the MX73 to a synthes
6. can be set freely by four control sliders and messages 64 95 can be set by four control switches ON OFF A key velocity function makes it possible to create of a natural touch response NOTE The MX73 unit does not include a sound source Use it in connection with other MlDI compatible instruments Table of Contents WAarhI BQ es Features e E Specifications Controls 2 55 25 ec cec ayllua Va Operating Procedures Operations Example of Programming Patterns Tape interface MIDI Implementation chart Specifications Keyboard 73 key 6 octave C scale Internal Memory 1 00 programs External Memory Cassette interface Functions Master level TUNE request ON OFF Key transpose Programmable control Changevolumes x4 Programmable control change switches x4 Programmable parameters Wheel Bend MIDI Channel Program number Split point Octave shift POLY MONO OMNI ON OFF Control select Control switch select Control number set Switch number set Sustain ON OFF External Jacks MIDI OUT x2 EXT OUT x 1 TAPE IN LOAD OUT SAVE PROGRAM UP SUSTAIN PEDAL CONTROL
7. 86 De program playing i is eres rhe EB of X PROGRAM 12 2 Press the BANK button then use the SELECT buttons to set Cu Qd DES the program number 00 99 EXT PROGRRM 3 The data for this program number is transmitted once only from the EXT OUT jack manana apm sam mtn 0 EXT PROGRAM 16 NOTE When the EXT CONTROL button is released the EXT OUT jack can be used for the normal MIDI OUT opera hon This program number is not stored in the memory CHANGING THE PROGRAM NUMBER 1 When the MIDI PROGRAM NUMBER button is pressed the program number 1 127 for each area is displayed 01 62 46 1 2 2 With the MIDI PROGRAM NUMBER button depressed press the FWD or BWD button to move the cursor to the area to be 0 1 6 2 4 6 ja changed Uie 3 With the MIDI PROGRAM NUMBER button depressed press the UP or DOWN button to change the program number 01 02 46 95 KEY TRANS BUTTON 1 A key is transposed by depressing the KEY TRANS button and pressing the desired key The LED will light 3 TRANSPOSE D 2 When the KEY TRANS button is pressed again the LED will gt turn off and the key will no longer be transposed e The range for transposing is 209 3C 3B with 3C at the center TUNE BUTTON As there is no sound source in the MX73 pressing the TUNE 2 button transmits a tune request message to the slave side lt T UNE R E Q U E ST When the TUNE
8. OFF 7 Mes Active Sense sages Reset Notes MIDI EXT The MIDI EXT output jack transmits only Prog Output Jack Change messages 0 99 when the CONTROL switch is ON otherwise works as other MIDI OUT jacks Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO is 18
9. button is depressed TUNE REQUEST is dis played and all the connected MIDI sound sources are tuned owe lm NOTE The TUNE function only operates when the equipment on the slave side is equipped with a tune request func tion 14 Example of Programming Patterns Splitting Keyboard Into 4 Sound Sources Example 1 Use Area for the harmony Area for the melody and Areas 11 and IV for effects Electric Piano l Flute III Wind IV Orchestra Example 2 Set each area to a percussion instrument and use the keyboard as a rhythm box Tam tams Il snares I Chimes IV Handclaps Example 3 This method can also be used to check thetuning volume or tone of the different instruments 485 4 586 27 AX60 AX73 612 Area Area Il Area WHY Area iV j a 1 4X8 7738 7777 8887 mach gt 168 3 48 89 58 OCTAVE sT CT 0 t1 2 PROGRAM NUMBER J o BEND SELECT X OFF X X or OF L Poco me 2026 21 08 sw sur E e LE Vo SELECT ages ga L am L SWNoSET wa VL 2 07 VL 207 VL 4117 VL 111 E xr e 9 4 39 1 uy ON ow Ora or KEY VELOCITY S TAIN PEDAL Splitting Keyboard Into 2 and U
10. switchs 1 4 to ba used 3 Preaa the UP or DOWN button to aet tha MIDI message 64 to 95 The control switches 1 4 are of the ON OFF type When ON the LED lights One MIDI message control change from 64 95 can ba aet for each control switch Theae eight programmable controller8 can ba used while performing for real time operation 10 2 oe anctor ISCONTROL SW ISCONTROL SW 1234 IsCONTROL UL ISCONTROL UL1234 CONTROL SW 1 64 CONTROL SW 3 64 CONTROL SW 3 70 11 CONTROL VOLUME PRESETTING 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the CONTROL VL 101 display 2 Press the control switchs 1 4 to be used 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to sel the MIDI message to 31 SUSTAIN PEDAL SELECTION 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the SUSTAIN display 2 Press the contro switchs 1 4 to select the area I I V for which the sustain pedal is to be used PARAMETER MEMORY SETTING The parameters for program numbers OO to 99 can be stored in the memory 1 Press the EDIT button to set to the edit mode The LED will 2 Press the WRITE button to set to the WRITE PROGRAM 3 With the WRITE button depressed press the BANK button end use the SELECT buttons to set the program number 00 to 99 to be stored in the memory Using the above procedure set the parameters for each area and store them in the memory Use the procedure ex
11. Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the OMNI display 2 Press the UP ON or DOWN OFF button to set the MIDI MODE KEY VELOCITY SETTING This sets the of the MX73 key velocity There are 10 possible steps from 1 for no velocity to 10 for maximum strength velocity 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the VELOCITY display 2 Press the UP ON or DOWN OFF button to set the VELOCI TY strength This is only possibie if the velocity function is provided on the slave equipment IsPOLY MODE I MONO MODE 80 I 0MNI ON ISUELOCITY 10 8 I UELOCITY CONTROLLERS There are two types of controllers control volumes and control switches The control volumes 1 4 are of the continuous variable type One MIDI message control change from 0 to 31 can be set for each control slider The aet effect becomes stronger as the slider ig moved up CONTROL SWITCH SELECTION 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to aet to the CONTROL SW display 2 Press the control switches 1 4 to turn them ON or OFF When ON the switch number is displayed CONTROL VOLUME SELECTION 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to set to the CONTROL VL display 2 Press the control switches 1 4 to turn the vofumea ON or OFF When ON tha switch number is displayed 1 CONTROL swircH PRESETTING 1 Press the FWD LOAD button to aet to the CONTROL SW I 64 display 2 Preaa the control
12. e MX73 is equipped with an input and output jack and tape interface functions making it possible to store the parameters set in the program memory on a cassette tape The tape interface functions include the save mode for outputing the program parameters and recording them on a cassette tape the verify mode for checking whether the parameters recorded the tape are correct and the load mode for resetting the parameters recorded on the tape back onto the MX73 The programs can be seved verified or loaded either one bank at a time or all at once 0 to 99 CONNECTIONS Connecta cassette recorder to the MX73 TAPE IN OUT jacks PROCEDURE e Saving Verifying Loading 1 Set the connected tape recorder to the record mode Playback mode for for Vefifying and Loading 2 Press the TAPE button The LED will light TAPE SELECT 5 0 1 3 Press the SAVE VERIFY LOAD button TAPE SAVE ALL will appear on the display indicating that it is possible to save all the programs TRPE SRUE ALL 4 To save only one bank press the UP or DOWN button to select the bank number TRPE SRUE 9 lt is advisable to use the same cassette tape and recorder for both recording and playback Do not subject the cassette recorder to shock or vibration when saving or loading as this will make it impossible to save or load the parameters correctly It is advisable to savetwo copies of the same parameters one for backup i
13. he terminal which is marked with the letter N or cofouredbtack The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked 80 Brown with the letter L or coloured red Neutral Live Do not connect any wire to the larger marked E or whe wiring a plug Enaure that all terminals am securely tightened that no JO086 strands of wire exist CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK O NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol superimposed across 9 a graphical representation of a person within an equilateral triangle 15 intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product s enclosure thet may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exciamation point within an equilateral triangle is intented to 9 alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainie e nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the ap Features The MX73 can be used as a MIDI master control keyboard for control of all MIDI functions There are a total of 100 program memories 00 99 and four areas I IV for each program Each parameter can be preset for the four MIDI output sys tems areas I IV MIDI messages DO 34 control change
14. izer sampler etc TAPE IN OUT Jacks Use these jacks to store memory data set in the MX73 on a cassette tape or to recall the data from a cassette tape PEDAL CONTROL Jacks Use these jacks to control the CONTROL volume using the fool Switch EXT OUT Jack PROGRAM UP Jack SUSTAIN Jack Use this jack to transmit only program Use this jack to switch the program Use this jack to switch the Sustain data number changes MIDI messages using the foot switch using the loot switch EXAMPLE OF CONNECTIONS MX MX11 UC 73 5 Operating Procedures in order to properly comprehend the MX73 we suggest you set the parameters as shown below checking the display at each step 1 Turn the POWER switch ON PLAY PROGRAM 00 will appear on the display 2 Next press the EDIT button The indicator will light l MIDI CH 01 will appear on the display and the MIDI channel can co Press the FWD LOAD button The display will change as shownbelcweachtimethebuttonispfessed e Checkthesplitpoint Check the octave shift program number e Check whether pitch bend is ON or OFF e Check whether the modulation wheel is ON or OFF Check whether in the MIDI POLY or MONO mode PLAY PROGRAM 0 JsMIDI CH O1 sPROGRAM NO 00 IsBEND ON I HHEEL ON MODE Check whether MID OMNI is ON or IOMNI OFF BUELOCITY
15. l water is spilled on the Akai MX73 disconnect it and call your e Make sure that the MX73 is well ventilated and away from direct sunlight e To vo d damage to the internal circuits and the external surface keep away from heat stoves eic e Avoid using spray type insecticide near the Akai MX73 It can damage the finish and might ignite suddenly e To avoid damaging the finish never use denaturated alcohol paint thinner or other similar chemicals to clean the Akai MX73 e Place the Akal MX73 on the flat and solid surface To enjoy the Akai MX73 for a long time please read this operator s manual thoroughly Should problem Persist write down the model and serial numbers and pertinent data regarding warranty coverage as welt as a Clear descrip tion or the existing trouble Then contact your nearest authorized Akai Service Station or the Service Department of Akai Electric Company Tokyo Japan Precautions FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UK IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY The flex supplied with your machine will have two wires as shown in the illustration TWO CORE FLEX IMPORTANT The wireg in this mains lead are cotoured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the cotoured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as Mows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to t
16. n case for some reason one is destroyed e Itis not advisable to copy the parameters from one tape recorder onto another as it is sometimes not possible to make correct copies 5 Press the SAVE VERIFY LOAD button TAPE SAV START will appear on the display and counting will star after several seconds TRPE SRUE STRRT 6 SAVE END will appear on the display when all the data has been saved In the verify mode GOOD will be displayed TRPE SRUE END If there is an error in the verify mode change the tape recorder s output level and perform the verify operation several times If there is still an error change the tape and save the voice data Also fill in the data for the parameters on a data sheet If data is for some reason destroyed use this follow sheet and reset the same voice data MIDI Master KeyBoard 1 odel MX 73 Implementation Chart Version Basic Default 1 memorized Channel Changed 1 te Default MODE memorized Messages OMNI ON OFF M P x Altered Note J T 020 eae Number True voice Velocity Note 9nH V 1 127 Note oP 9nH V O 8nH X After Key s Touch Ch s Pitch Bender Modulation Foot Controller Volume Control Continuous Sustain foot sw Change Portament sw Switches on off System Song Pos Song Sel Common Tune System 0100 Real Time Commands Aux Local ON OFF All Notes
17. sing for 4 Sound Sources In this method two sound sources can be mixed to form a voice providing rich possibilities for expression Areas and Harmony Areas and IV Melody Of Areas and Il Base Areas IV Harmony Many other patterns can also be used S612 vx9o 8900 Area NI IILIV SPLIT POINT 2B 1 24 OCTAVE PROGRAM NUMBER e RN BEND SELECT WHEEL POLY MONO OMNI ON OFF SUSTAIN PEDAL Splitting Keyboard Into 2 Using 3 sound Sources in the Same Areas Three sound sources can be used to create complex voices As the range is wide this method is especially suited for piano sounds This method is also effective with strings brass and voice sounds An ensemble effect can be obtained by slightly off setting the three pitches i nd eff nimal noi for Use Area IV for special sound effects animal noises fo 64434444 example bere ER 223 mm mmm MIDI CH 001 5 5 deum oe sS OCTAVE PUN EON GEI MN pms DEN PROGRAM NO x MM dd v lt v gend lt oH r OMNI ON OFF OFF OFF OFF CON SW SEL ee _ CON VOL SEL i L Eee SW NO BEL SW 1 64 SW164 64 Sw164 64 101 VL 101 VL 1 01 VL 101 VOL No BEL m Wem u or rr KEY VEL 3USTAIN PEDAL 17 Tape Interface SAVE VERIFY LOAD Th
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