Optimus MD-1200 User Manual
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Synthesizer Function — lets you cre-
ate up to 32 of your own original tones.
ate up to 32 of your own original tones.
Tune Function — lets you adjust the
pitch of your keyboard so you can play
in tune with other instruments.
pitch of your keyboard so you can play
in tune with other instruments.
Transpose Function — lets you in-
stantly change the key of music, even
when you are playing.
stantly change the key of music, even
when you are playing.
Tempo Control — lets you speed up or
slow down the tempo of any selected
music pattern.
slow down the tempo of any selected
music pattern.
Fill-In Rhythm — lets you insert a short
variation into any auto-rhythm.
variation into any auto-rhythm.
Auto Accompaniment — lets you auto-
matically play a preset harmonic pattern
to match the selected auto-rhythm.
matically play a preset harmonic pattern
to match the selected auto-rhythm.
Reverb — lets you add depth and space
to the sound.
to the sound.
Layer Function — lets you set the key-
board to play two different tones at the
same time, giving your music a “layered”
effect.
board to play two different tones at the
same time, giving your music a “layered”
effect.
Split Function — lets you use different
sounds for the low-end and high-end
keys.
sounds for the low-end and high-end
keys.
Mixer Function — lets you make the
MD-1200 sound multiple tones for auto
accompaniment, memory playback, or
to play MIDI data received from another
MIDI device.
MD-1200 sound multiple tones for auto
accompaniment, memory playback, or
to play MIDI data received from another
MIDI device.
Automatic Intro/Ending Rhythm —
lets you set the MD-1200 to automatical-
ly add a 3- to 8-measure introduction or
3- to 8-measure ending to the selected
auto-rhythm.
lets you set the MD-1200 to automatical-
ly add a 3- to 8-measure introduction or
3- to 8-measure ending to the selected
auto-rhythm.
Drum Pads — play drum sounds re-
gardless of the keyboard’s tone setting.
gardless of the keyboard’s tone setting.
Two Built-In Speakers — let you hear
the sound you create.
the sound you create.
Two Power Options — let you power
the keyboard from internal batteries (not
supplied) or standard AC power (with an
optional adapter), so you can make mu-
sic almost anywhere.
the keyboard from internal batteries (not
supplied) or standard AC power (with an
optional adapter), so you can make mu-
sic almost anywhere.
Notes:
• If the keyboard is left in one place
for a very long time, its feet could
mar your furniture’s finish. We rec-
ommend you place the feet on felt
cloth pads to protect your furniture
or use a keyboard stand, available
at your local RadioShack store.
mar your furniture’s finish. We rec-
ommend you place the feet on felt
cloth pads to protect your furniture
or use a keyboard stand, available
at your local RadioShack store.
• This Owner’s Manual explains how
to use this electronic keyboard. It
does not teach music.
does not teach music.
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