Page 1 Cover CT - S500 USER’S GUIDE Getting Ready to Play Preparing a Power Connecting Connecting a Pedal Supply Headphones (Option) (Option) Selecting a Musical Changing the Pitch in Fine Tuning (Tuning) Sustaining Notes After Instrument Tone Semitone Units Keyboard Keys Are (Transpose) Released Applying the Effect...
Page 2 ■ About Music Score data You can download music score data as a PDF file from the CASIO website. You will then be able to view music scores on your smart device. You can jump from the PDF file table of contents directly to the music score you want, and you can print out scores as needed.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents General Guide EN-6 Getting Ready to Play EN-8 Preparing a Power Supply ........... EN-8 Preparing the Music Stand .
Page 4 Contents Fine Tuning (Tuning)............EN-90 Changing the Keyboard Scale Tuning .
Page 5 Contents Playing a Song EN-144 Songs ..............EN-144 Using the SONG Function.
Page 6 Contents Using the MIDI Controller EN-201 To change the pitch of NOTE message notes in octave units ..... . EN-202 To adjust the velocity of the NOTE ON message in accordance with key press intensity .
Page 7: General Guide
General Guide ■ Front Panel P(Power) button ☞EN-26 REGISTRATION button ☞EN-137 RHYTHM button ☞EN-115 VOLUME knob ☞EN-28 TONE button ☞EN-35 K1 knob ☞EN-58 K2 knob ☞EN-58 ☞EN-21 Dial ☞EN-19 5 buttons a button ☞EN-149 ACTIVE DSP button ☞EN-98 TEMPO button ☞EN-31 SURROUND button ☞EN-72...
Page 8 General Guide ■ Back USB TO HOST port ☞EN-228 USB TO DEVICE port ☞EN-14 Power terminal (DC 12V) ☞EN-8 PHONES jack ☞EN-15, EN-234 AUDIO IN jack ☞EN-236 LINE OUT R, L/MONO jack ☞EN-236 PEDAL1 jack ☞EN-16 PEDAL2/EXPRESSION jack ☞EN-16 • The numbers to the right of the ☞ symbol are reference page numbers. EN-7...
Page 9: Getting Ready To Play
Getting Ready to Play Preparing a Power Supply Though either an AC adaptor or batteries can be used for power, use of AC adaptor power is normally recommended. Using the AC Adaptor Use only the AC adaptor (JEITA Standard with unified polarity plug) specified for this Digital Keyboard. Use of a different type of AC adaptor can cause malfunction.
Page 10 Getting Ready to Play • Never insert metal, pencils, or any other objects into the product’s DC12V terminal. Doing so creates the risk of accident. • Do not try to use the power cord that comes with the product with another device. •...
Page 11 Getting Ready to Play Using Batteries for Power • Be sure to turn off power before loading batteries. • Use commercially available AA-size alkaline batteries or AA-size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries. • Low battery power can cause abnormal operation. If this happens, replace batteries with new ones.
Page 12 Getting Ready to Play Insert the tabs of the battery cover into the holes, and close the cover. • Configure the setting below to specify the type of batteries you loaded. ■ Specifying the Battery Type Turn on the Digital Keyboard. •...
Page 13 Getting Ready to Play Use U and I to select “Battery”. Rotate the dial or use – and + to select “Alkaline” (alkaline batteries) or “Ni-MH” (nickel-metal hydride batteries). To exit the setting operation, press EXIT. EN-12...
Page 14 Getting Ready to Play ■ Low Battery Indication A battery icon appears on the display to let you know when battery power is getting low. Declining Battery Power Black battery icon (not flashing) Battery Replacement Required White battery icon (flashing) •...
Page 15: Preparing The Music Stand
Getting Ready to Play Preparing the Music Stand Insert the music stand legs into the back of the Digital Keyboard. Music stand Connecting the Wireless MIDI & audio adaptor ® To pair this Digital Keyboard with a Bluetooth capable external device, you need to plug the Wireless MIDI &...
Page 16: Connecting Headphones (Option
Getting Ready to Play Connecting Headphones (Option) Plugging in headphones cuts off output from the built-in speakers, which means you can practice playing even late at night without disturbing others. • Be sure to turn down the volume level before connecting headphones. Stereo mini plug PHONES jack (3.5mm stereo mini jack) •...
Page 17: Connecting A Pedal (Option
Getting Ready to Play Connecting a Pedal (Option) To use a pedal, connect it to the PEDAL1 or PEDAL2/EXPRESSION jack on the back of the Digital Keyboard. The jack you should use depends on the operation you want the pedal to perform. Pedal (option) PEDAL1 jack (6.3mm standard jack) PEDAL2/EXPRESSION jack (6.3mm standard jack)
Page 18: Attaching A Strap (Commercially Available
Getting Ready to Play Attaching a Strap (Commercially Available) Attach a strap (commercially available) to the left and right strap pins on the bottom of the Digital Keyboard. Cover the strap pins with the strap locks. Strap (commercially available) Strap lock Strap pin •...
Page 19: Operations Common To All Modes
Operations Common to All Modes Display Screen Contents Cm7b5 FILL SYNC.ST SYNC.SP   Setting name Status   Battery icon 5 buttons menu items   Recording status Part   Tempo Sub-title   Setting Setting item  ...
Page 20: Home Screen
Operations Common to All Modes Home Screen Pressing HOME causes [TONE/RHYTHM] to appear on the screen, which indicates the tone setting screen. This is the home screen. You can use the home screen to select the instrument tone you want to use, and to configure various settings.
Page 21: Changing The Button Long-Press Time
Operations Common to All Modes ■ Setting Screen (SETTING) 5 buttons menu 5 buttons • Long-pressing – or + when selecting a number or value scrolls through settings at high speed. • To return a number or value to its initial default or recommended setting, press – and + at the same time.
Page 22: Dial Operations
Operations Common to All Modes Use U and I to select “Button Long Press Time”. Rotate the dial or use – and + to change the button long-press time value. Setting Display Name Short Short Normal Normal Long Long To exit the setting operation, press EXIT. Dial Operations Rotate the dial to change a number (tone number, etc.) or value (tempo value, etc.) EN-21...
Page 23: Selecting A Function From A Menu
Operations Common to All Modes Selecting a Function from a Menu You can use the menu screen to select from a variety of different functions. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes the function you want to select.
Page 24: Inputting Characters
Operations Common to All Modes Press the button of the function you want to select. • This displays the screen of the function you select. • To exit the menu screen, press MENU, or press EXIT on the first page of the menu screen. Inputting Characters Use the procedures below to edit MY SETUP data names and USB flash drive file names (user data names).
Page 25 Operations Common to All Modes Replacing a Character with a Different One Use U and I to move the cursor to the character you want to replace. Rotate the dial to change the character. This displays the –/+ screen. • After you rotate the dial once to select a character, you can change the selection further using – and +. •...
Page 26 Operations Common to All Modes • The characters shown in the table below are supported for user data (MY SETUP) names. " $ % & < > = ? @ A B C D E F J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z v w x (First cell in the above table is blank.)
Page 27: Playing On The Keyboard
Playing on the Keyboard Turning Power On or Off Press P (Power) to turn on Digital Keyboard power. “Casiotone” is displayed while startup is in progress. • Your Digital Keyboard is ready to use when the home screen appears on the display after startup is complete.
Page 28 Playing on the Keyboard Auto Power Off While Auto Power Off is enabled, power turns off automatically after about 30 minutes of non-operation. • Auto Power Off is disabled while a song is playing and while the APP function is being used. ■...
Page 29: Adjusting The Volume Level
Playing on the Keyboard Use U and I to select “Auto Power Off”. Rotate the dial or use – and + to select “Off”. To exit the setting operation, press EXIT. Adjusting the Volume Level Rotate the VOLUME knob. This changes the volume level. EN-28...
Page 30: Using The Metronome
Playing on the Keyboard Using the Metronome The metronome lets you play and practice along with a steady beat to help keep you on tempo. You can also set a tempo that is suitable for your practice. Start/Stop Press MENU. This displays the menu screen.
Page 31 Playing on the Keyboard Press START. This starts the metronome, and displays measure and beat numbers. To stop the metronome, press STOP. • If you are using the rhythm function or SONG function, pressing a does not start the metronome. If you want the metronome to start when you press a, long-press TONE to quit the rhythm function or SONG function.
Page 32 Playing on the Keyboard Changing the Metronome Tempo Use the procedure below to change the tempo of the metronome. Press TEMPO. This displays the tempo screen. Rotate the dial or use – and + to change the tempo value. • You can specify a tempo value in the range of 20 to 255. •...
Page 33 Playing on the Keyboard Specifying the Metronome Beats Per Measure You can use the procedure below to configure a setting that sounds a chime on the first beat of each measure, and a click for the remaining beats. • Available settings are Off, or a value of 1 to 16 beats. Press MENU.
Page 34 Playing on the Keyboard Changing the Metronome Sound Volume Level Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes METRONOME. Press METRONOME. This displays the metronome screen. Press VOLUME. This displays the metronome volume level setting screen. Rotate the dial to adjust the volume level.
Page 35: Listening To Demo Play
Playing on the Keyboard Listening to Demo Play Press HOME. This displays the home screen. Press DEMO. This displays the demo screen and starts demo song play. • While a demo song is playing, the surround effect is applied, and the SURROUND LED is lit. •...
Page 36: Controlling The Sound Of A Performance
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Selecting a Musical Instrument Tone Your Digital Keyboard lets you select tones for a wide variety of musical instrument sounds, including violin, flute, and more. The same song can sound completely different when played with a different instrument type.
Page 37 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Advanced Tones A tone that causes the ADVANCED LED to light is called an “advanced tone”. Advanced tones provide enhanced sound source control, and enable advanced expressive techniques, tone expression, and more. EN-36...
Page 38: Playing With Touch Response
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Playing with Touch Response Touch Response alters tone volume in accordance with keyboard pressure (press velocity). This provides you some of the same expression capabilities you get on an acoustic piano. Changing Touch Response Sensitivity Press TONE.
Page 39 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Adjusting Volume When Touch Response is Disabled (Touch off Velocity) Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Long-press TOUCH. This displays the setting screen, which shows setting items for touch off velocity. Rotate the dial or use – and + to change the setting. •...
Page 40: Using A Pedal
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Using a Pedal Connecting a pedal lets you perform pedal operations that add various effects during your performances. The PEDAL1 jack is compatible with switch pedals that pedal release, and the PEDAL2/EXPRESSION jack is compatible with both volume pedals and switch pedals that detect the amount of depression.
Page 41 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Press PEDAL. This displays the pedal screen. Press the button for the pedal jack whose function you want to change. This displays the pedal setting screen. • If SWITCH appears when you press PEDAL2, it means that the pedal type setting is switch pedal.
Page 42 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Rotate the dial to change the pedal function. The table below shows the available pedal function settings. Setting (Display Text) Description Pedal Sustain (Pedal Sustain) Playing notes while the pedal is depressed causes the notes to be sustained, even if the keyboard keys are released.
Page 43 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Using Volume Pedal Connect a volume pedal to the PEDAL2/EXPRESSION jack. • When connecting a commercially available expression pedal, refer to “Connectable Expression Pedals” (page EN-16). Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes PEDAL. Press PEDAL.
Page 44 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ When connecting for the first time, use the procedure below to specify the pedal type and to calibrate the pedal. (1) Press TYPE. This displays the PEDAL2 pedal type setting screen. (2) Press VOL TYPE1 or VOL TYPE2 according to the polarity of the volume pedal. VOL TYPE1 button Select this setting when connecting a Polarity Type 1 expression pedal.
Page 45 Controlling the Sound of a Performance (3) Press CALIBRATE. This displays “Sure?”. (4) Press YES. (5) Depress the toe end of the volume pedal, and then press YES. (6) Depress the heel end of the volume pedal and then press YES. EN-44...
Page 46 Controlling the Sound of a Performance (7) Press OK. This displays the PEDAL2 pedal type setting screen. (8) Press BACK. EN-45...
Page 47 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Rotate the dial to change the pedal function. The table below shows the available pedal function settings. Setting (Display Text) Description Expression (Expression) Adjusts the volume level independently of the part volume. Part Volume (Part Volume) Adjusts the part volume level.
Page 48 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Press UPPER1. “U1” disappears from the display, indicating that the pedal effect is no longer applied to the UPPER 1 part. To apply the pedal effect to the UPPER1 part, press UPPER1 again. • In the same way, you can stop the pedal effect from being applied to the note by pressing UPPER2 and to the LOWER part by pressing LOWER.
Page 49: Sustaining Notes After Keyboard Keys Are Released
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Sustaining Notes After Keyboard Keys Are Released While sustain is enabled, notes are sustained longer when keyboard keys are released. Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Press SUS. This displays “SUS”. • If the UPPER PORT button is displayed, switch it to the SUS button (page EN-51). Press and release keyboard keys.
Page 50 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Adjusting the Note Sustain Time Use the procedure below to change the sustain time when sustain is enabled. Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Long-press SUS. This displays the sustain screen, which shows setting items for the UPPER1 part sustain time. If required, press UPPER1, UPPER2, and LOWER to select the part whose setting you want to configure.
Page 51 Controlling the Sound of a Performance To exit the setting operation, press EXIT. • You can also display the sustain screen by pressing MENU and then SUSTAIN. • For details about parts, see “Layering and Splitting Tones” (page EN-81). EN-50...
Page 52 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Switching From the SUS (Sustain) Button to the UPPER PORT (Upper Portamento) Button A single button is used to control sustain (page EN-48) and upper portamento (page EN-52). Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SETTING.
Page 53: Transitioning Smoothly Between Upper Part Notes (Upper Portamento
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Transitioning Smoothly Between Upper Part Notes (Upper Portamento) Portamento makes it possible to slide smoothly between notes, as is done with string and woodwind instruments. Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Press UPPER PORT. This displays “PORT”.
Page 54 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Configuring Portamento Settings for Each Part (Part Portamento) Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Long-press UPPER PORT. This displays the portamento screen. Press PART PORT. This displays the part portamento screen. Use UPPER1, UPPER2, and LOWER to select the part whose setting you want to configure.
Page 55 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Press BACK to return to the portamento screen. To exit the setting operation, press EXIT. • You can also display the portamento screen by pressing MENU and then PORTAMENTO. • The part portamento setting of the part whose tone has been changed will be recommended for the new tone.
Page 56 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Rotate the dial to change the setting. • You can specify a value from 0 to 127. • After you rotate the dial once to select a setting, you can change the selection further using – and +.
Page 57: Using The Pitch Bend Wheel
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Using the Pitch Bend Wheel You can use the pitch bend wheel to smoothly slide the pitch of notes you are playing upwards and downwards. While playing a note on the keyboard with your right hand, rotate the PITCH BEND wheel upwards or downwards with your left hand.
Page 58 Controlling the Sound of a Performance If required, press UPPER1, UPPER2, or LOWER to select the part whose setting you want to configure. Rotate the dial to change the setting. • You can specify a pitch bend in the range of 0 to 24. •...
Page 59: Using The Knobs To Change The Sound
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Using the Knobs to Change the Sound You can use the Digital Keyboard’s three knobs to change the keyboard sound and add more expressiveness to your performances. The following are the initial default functions assigned to the knobs: K1: Cutoff, K2: Resonance, K3: Modulation.
Page 60 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Press YES. This resets the knob effect. • To cancel, press NO. When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. To exit the setting operation, press EXIT. • You can also display the knob screen by pressing MENU and then KNOB. •...
Page 61 Controlling the Sound of a Performance To change the knob function Press HOME. This displays the home screen. Press KNOB. This displays the knob screen. Press the button of the knob whose function you want to change. This displays the knob setting screen. •...
Page 62 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Rotate the dial to change the function. Function settings you can select are shown in the table below. Setting Indicator Description Cutoff Cutoff Adjusts timbre by attenuating the components of a note’s frequency characteristics that are higher than a certain frequency (cutoff frequency).
Page 63 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Setting Indicator Description Vibrato Rate Vibrato Rate Adjusts the speed of vibrato of a tone. Vibrato Depth Vibrato Depth Specifies the depth of vibrato of a tone. Vibrato Delay Vibrato Delay Adjusts the time until the vibrato of the tone starts after a note is sounded.
Page 64 Controlling the Sound of a Performance • Even if you change the function of a knob, the effect applied by the previous knob function remains in effect. To apply the effects of multiple functions and return the effects to their initial default settings, “To reset the knob effect”...
Page 65 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Disabling the Knob Effect for Individual Parts Press HOME. This displays the home screen. Press KNOB. This displays the knob screen. Press the button of the knob whose effect you want to disable. This displays the knob setting screen. Press UPPER1.
Page 66: Playing With Reverb
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Playing with Reverb You can use the procedure below to add reverb to the notes you play. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SYS FX. Press SYS FX.
Page 67 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Rotate the dial to select the reverb type. The following shows the available reverb type settings. Reverb Type Display Name Reverb Recommended for Each Tone Tone Room 1 to 5 Room 1 to 5 Large Room 1 or 2 Large Room 1 or 2 Hall 1 to 6...
Page 68 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Changing the Relationship of Keyboard and Song Reverb Effects You can use this procedure to sync the reverb effect of keyboard play and built-in song playback so they do not clash with each other. Press MENU.
Page 69: Adding The Chorus Effect To A Tone
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Adding the Chorus Effect to a Tone Chorus is a function that adds depth and breadth to notes. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SYS FX. Press SYS FX.
Page 70 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Rotate the dial to select the chorus type. Available chorus type settings are shown in the table below. Setting Display Name Chorus setting recommended for each tone Tone Chorus 1 to 4 Chorus 1 to 4 Feedback Chorus Feedback Chorus Deep Chorus...
Page 71: Delaying Notes (Delay
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Delaying Notes (Delay) Delay stores a sound and repeats it periodically with a slight delay before each repeat, which creates an echo effect. Delay is different from reverb, which creates a reverberation effect. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen.
Page 72 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Rotate the dial to select the delay type. Delay types are shown in the table below. Setting Type Display Name Recommended Delay for Each Tone Tone Short 1, 2 Short 1, 2 Echo Echo Tempo Sync Short Tempo Sync Short Tempo Sync Middle...
Page 73: Playing With A More Expanded Sound (Surround
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Playing with a More Expanded Sound (Surround) Enabling surround creates a virtual surround effect. Press SURROUND. This enables surround. • This causes the SURROUND LED to light. • You can also enable surround from the setting screen. To disable surround, press SURROUND again.
Page 74: Sounding Arpeggio Phrases Automatically (Arpeggiator
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Sounding Arpeggio Phrases Automatically (Arpeggiator) With the arpeggiator, you can play various arpeggios and other phrases automatically by simply pressing keys on the keyboard. You can select from several different arpeggio options, including playing arpeggios from a chord, playing various phrases automatically, and more. Press TONE.
Page 75 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Rotate the dial to select the arpeggiator type. • You can specify an arpeggiator type within the range of 1 to 150. See “Arpeggiator List” (page EN-274). • After you rotate the dial once to select a type, you can change the selection further using – and +. •...
Page 76 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Configuring Recommended Arpeggiator Settings Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Press ARP. This displays “ARP” and enables the arpeggiator. Long-press ARP. This displays the arpeggiator screen. Long-press ARP. This momentarily displays “RECOMMENDED” and changes the tone to its recommended arpeggiator type setting.
Page 77 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Configuring Settings so the Arpeggiator Pattern Keeps Playing After You Release Keyboard Keys Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Press ARP. This displays “ARP”, which indicates the arpeggiator is enabled. Long-press ARP. This displays the arpeggiator screen.
Page 78 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Changing the Part that Sound Arpeggiator Play Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Press ARP. This displays “ARP”, which indicates the arpeggiator is enabled. Long-press ARP. This displays the arpeggiator screen. Press PART and then select the part you want to sound with the arpeggiator. Parts you can select are shown in the table below.
Page 79: Switching The Button Function From Arp (Arpeggiator) To Ah (Auto Harmonize
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Switching the Button Function from ARP (Arpeggiator) to AH (Auto Harmonize) A single button is used to control the arpeggiator (page EN-73) and auto harmonize (page EN-79). Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SETTING.
Page 80: Adding Harmony To Melody Notes (Auto Harmonize
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Adding Harmony to Melody Notes (Auto Harmonize) This function adds harmony to the melody sound when a chord is specified, such as when a chord is input by the rhythm function. Press RHYTHM. This displays the currently selected rhythm number and name. Press ACCMP.
Page 81 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Long-press AH. This displays the auto harmonize screen. Rotate the dial or use – and + to select an auto harmonize type. • You can specify an auto harmonize type from 1 to 12. Type (displayed) Description 1: Duet 1...
Page 82: Layering And Splitting Tones
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Layering and Splitting Tones You can configure the keyboard to play two different tones at the same time (Layer) or to play different tones in the left and right ranges (Split). You can even use Layer and Split in combination with each other and play three different tones at the same time.
Page 83 Controlling the Sound of a Performance • Splitting the keyboard into two ranges (left, right), and assigning two layered tones to the right side and a single tone to the left side (pages EN-83, EN-84) With this configuration, the UPPER1, UPPER2, and LOWER parts are all used (Layer: On, Split: On).
Page 84 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Layering Two Tones Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Press LAYER. This displays “U2” to the left of the tone number and “LY” below it. “U2” is short for the UPPER2 part. Rotate the dial to select the layer tone. •...
Page 85 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Splitting the Keyboard Between Two Different Tones Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Press SPLIT. This displays “L” to the left of the tone number and “SP” below it. “L” indicates the LOWER part. Rotate the dial to select the tone to be assigned to the low range keyboard.
Page 86 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Changing the Split Point Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Long-press SPLIT. This displays the setting screen, which shows setting items for the split point. Split point LOWER UPPER1 Rotate the dial or use – and + to specify the split point. To exit the setting operation, press EXIT.
Page 87: Changing The Volume Balance Between Keyboard Play And Rhythm Play (Balance
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Changing the Volume Balance Between Keyboard Play and Rhythm Play (Balance) Press HOME. This displays the home screen. Press BALANCE. This displays the balance screen, which shows volume level setting items for the UPPER1 part. Press UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER, or RHYTHM as required to select the item whose volume level you want to adjust.
Page 88: Changing The Pitch In Octave Units (Octave Shift
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Changing the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift) You can use the procedure below to raise or lower pitch in octave units. Shifting the Pitch of the UPPER Tone in Octave Units (Upper Octave Shift) You can use the procedure below to raise or lower the pitch of the UPPER part in octave units.
Page 89 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Changing the Pitch of Each Part in Octave Units (Part Octave Shift) Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Long-press LAYER. This displays the octave shift screen. Press the button that corresponds to the part whose pitch you want to change. Rotate the dial to change the shift amount.
Page 90: Changing The Pitch In Semitone Units (Transpose
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Changing the Pitch in Semitone Units (Transpose) You can use the procedure below to raise the overall pitch in semitone steps. You can use this feature to raise or lower the key of the keyboard to make it easier to play a piece written in a difficult key, or to adjust to a key that better matches a vocalist, or another musical instrument.
Page 91: Fine Tuning (Tuning
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Fine Tuning (Tuning) You can use the procedure below to adjust the overall pitch by changing the frequency of A4. (0.1Hz units) Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SETTING. Press SETTING.
Page 92: Changing The Keyboard Scale Tuning
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Changing the Keyboard Scale Tuning You can change the scale tuning of the keyboard from the standard equal temperament to another tuning that is more suitable for playing Indian music, Arabic music, classical music, etc. You can select from among 17 preset scale tunings.
Page 93 Controlling the Sound of a Performance Rotate the dial to select the scale. Scale settings you can select are shown in the table below. Setting Scale Tuning Name (Displayed Setting Name) Equal Equal temperament Pure Major Just major intonation Pure Minor Just minor intonation Pythagorean Pythagorean tuning...
Page 94 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Specifying the Base Note of the Scale Tuning Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SCALE. Press SCALE. This displays the scale tuning screen. Press ROOT.
Page 95 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Reflecting the Scale Setting in the Rhythm Accompaniment as Well Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SCALE. Press SCALE. This displays the scale tuning screen. Press AC SCALE.
Page 96 Controlling the Sound of a Performance ■ Disabling Piano Stretch Tuning Stretch tuning makes high notes relatively higher and low notes relatively lower than equal temperament tuning for a wider frequency differential between high and low notes. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SCALE.
Page 97: Using The Equalizer
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Using the Equalizer You can use the equalizer to configure settings that boost or cut specific frequency components. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes EQ. Press EQ.
Page 98 Controlling the Sound of a Performance To exit the setting operation, press EXIT. Configuring Your Own Equalizer Settings (User Equalizer) Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes EQ. Press EQ.
Page 99: Applying The Effect You Want To A Tone (Active Dsp
Applying the Effect You Want to a Tone (Active DSP) ■ Active DSP A DSP (Digital Signal Processor) is a type of effect connected between the sound source and output. DSP types are equalizer, tremolo, limiter, wah, etc. Many of the built-in tones of your Digital Keyboard are preset with DSPs that are suited for each tone.
Page 100 Applying the Effect You Want to a Tone (Active DSP) Use CHG PART to select the part whose effect you want to change. This causes the selected part’s indicator (“U1”, “U2”, “L”) to appear in the upper left of the display. •...
Page 101 Applying the Effect You Want to a Tone (Active DSP) Pressing ACTIVE DSP again turns Active DSP off. This causes the ACTIVE DSP LED to turn off. • The effects and knob functions applied to keyboard tones return to the settings in effect before Active DSP was turned on.
Page 102: To Change The Part Where The Effect Is Applied
Applying the Effect You Want to a Tone (Active DSP) To change the part where the effect is applied Press ACTIVE DSP. This turns on Active DSP and displays the Active DSP screen. • This causes the ACTIVE DSP LED to light. Press ACT PART.
Page 103 Applying the Effect You Want to a Tone (Active DSP) Press UPPER1, UPPER2, or LOWER to select the part for which you want to disable application of the effect. This causes the selected part indicator (“U1”, “U2”, “L”) to disappear from the lower right of the display. To exit the setting operation, press BACK.
Page 104: To Change Effect Parameter Settings
Applying the Effect You Want to a Tone (Active DSP) To change effect parameter settings Press ACTIVE DSP. This enables Active DSP and displays the Active DSP screen. • This causes the ACTIVE DSP LED to light. Press PARAMETER. This displays the module selection screen. •...
Page 105: To Change Knob Functions While Active Dsp Is Turned On
Applying the Effect You Want to a Tone (Active DSP) To change knob functions while Active DSP is turned on Press ACTIVE DSP. This enables Active DSP and displays the Active DSP screen. • This causes the ACTIVE DSP LED to light. Press KNOB.
Page 106: To Use Other Functions With Active Dsp Turned On
Applying the Effect You Want to a Tone (Active DSP) To use other functions with Active DSP turned on Press ACTIVE DSP. This enables Active DSP and displays the Active DSP screen. • This causes the ACTIVE DSP LED to light. Press HOLD.
Page 107: Saving And Recalling A Setup (My Setup
Saving and Recalling a Setup (MY SETUP) You can up to four setups (tone, rhythm, and other settings) of the Digital Keyboard. You can recall a saved setup when you need it to perform a particular song, etc. • Four setups are pre-stored in MY SETUP by default. If you store setups, they replace the pre-stored setups.
Page 108 Saving and Recalling a Setup (MY SETUP) Press SAVE. This displays “Sure?”. The name of the main setting (TONE, RHYTHM, SONG, Registration) you are using also appears. Press YES. This saves the current setup to MY SETUP. • To cancel, press NO. This returns to the MY SETUP screen at the beginning of the procedure. When “Complete”...
Page 109 Saving and Recalling a Setup (MY SETUP) • Layer • Split • Split point • Balance (UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER, Rhythm) • Upper octave shift • Part Octave Shift (UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER) • Transpose • SUS/UPPER PORT button • Surround • Reverb •...
Page 110: Recalling A My Setup
Saving and Recalling a Setup (MY SETUP) Recalling a MY SETUP Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Press MY SETUP. This displays the MY SETUP screen. Rotate the dial to select the setup number you want to recall. • If you rotated the dial, press BACK. Press LOAD.
Page 111: Enabling My Setup Power On Recall
Saving and Recalling a Setup (MY SETUP) Enabling MY SETUP Power On Recall Use the procedure below to enable MY SETUP power on recall, which causes MY SETUP settings to be recalled whenever power is turned on. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Press MY SETUP.
Page 112: Renaming A My Setup
Saving and Recalling a Setup (MY SETUP) Renaming a MY SETUP Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Press MY SETUP. This displays the MY SETUP screen. Rotate the dial to select the setup number you want to rename. • If you rotated the dial, press BACK. Use I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes RENAME.
Page 113 Saving and Recalling a Setup (MY SETUP) When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. This exits the rename operation. • A MY SETUP name can have up to 12 characters. EN-112...
Page 114: Deleting A My Setup
Saving and Recalling a Setup (MY SETUP) Deleting a MY SETUP Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Press MY SETUP. This displays the MY SETUP screen. Rotate the dial to select the setup number you want to delete. • If you rotated the dial, press BACK. Use I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes CLEAR.
Page 115: Playing With A Rhythm Backing
Playing with a Rhythm Backing You can use the procedures in this section to select the rhythm you want, and then automatically play accompaniments to suit it simply by playing chords with your left hand. It’s like having a personal backup group along with you wherever you go.
Page 116: Playing A Rhythm
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Playing a Rhythm Press RHYTHM. This displays the currently selected rhythm number and name. Rotate the dial to select a rhythm. This displays the category name of the selected rhythm. • For information about rhythm types, see the “Rhythm List”...
Page 117 Playing with a Rhythm Backing Changing the Tempo Use the procedure below to change tempo to a speed that suits you. Press RHYTHM. This displays the currently selected rhythm number and name. Rotate the dial to select the name of the rhythm whose tempo you want to change.
Page 118 Playing with a Rhythm Backing Changing the Volume Level of a Rhythm Use the procedure below to adjust the balance between the volume levels of keyboard play and the rhythm. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SETTING. Press SETTING.
Page 119 Playing with a Rhythm Backing Changing the Keyboard Tone While a Rhythm is Playing While a rhythm is playing, press TONE. This displays the currently selected tone number and name. Rotate the dial to select a tone. • For tone information, see the “Tone List”...
Page 120: Using Recommended Rhythm Settings (One Touch Presets
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Using Recommended Rhythm Settings (One Touch Presets) You can use the procedure below to configure tone and tempo settings that are most suitable for a particular rhythm pattern. Press RHYTHM. This displays the currently selected rhythm number and name. Rotate the dial to select the name of the rhythm whose setting you want to configure.
Page 121: Sounding Rhythm As You Use Tap Tempo
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Sounding Rhythm as You Use Tap Tempo Press RHYTHM. This displays the currently selected rhythm number and name. Rotate the dial to select the name of the rhythm whose setting you want to configure. Press TEMPO. This displays TAP START above one of the 5 buttons.
Page 122: Changing The Rhythm Pattern
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Changing the Rhythm Pattern You can use the procedure below to add liveliness to your rhythm pattern. Use the procedure below to play intro and ending patterns, to play fill-in patterns, and to play variations of basic rhythm patterns. Switching Between the Basic Pattern and Variation Pattern Each rhythm number has a basic pattern (V1) and a variation pattern (V2).
Page 123 Playing with a Rhythm Backing Inserting an Intro The intro you insert at the beginning of a song is followed by the basic pattern (V1) or variation pattern (V2). Press RHYTHM. This displays the currently selected rhythm number and name. Rotate the dial to select the name of the rhythm whose setting you want to configure.
Page 124 Playing with a Rhythm Backing Inserting an Ending Inserting an ending causes it to play for the final measures of a song. While a rhythm is playing, press ENDING. This displays “E”. The ending plays from the next measure and then the rhythm stops. •...
Page 125: Inserting A Fill-In Phrase
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Inserting a Fill-in Phrase A “fill-in” is a short phrase played where you want to change the mood of a song. A fill-in pattern can be used to create a link between two melodies or as an accent. While a rhythm is playing, press VARIATION and then select a rhythm pattern (V1 or V2).
Page 126: Fingering A Chord To Play A Rhythm Accompaniment
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Fingering a Chord to Play a Rhythm Accompaniment Playing a chord with your left hand automatically adds bass and harmony accompaniment parts to the currently selected rhythm. It is just like having a personal back up group on call. Press RHYTHM.
Page 127 Playing with a Rhythm Backing Selecting a Chord Fingering Mode You can select from among the six chord fingering modes below. • CASIO CHORD • FINGERED 1 • FINGERED 2 • FINGERED ON BASS • FINGERED ASSIST • FULL RANGE CHORD Press MENU.
Page 128 Playing with a Rhythm Backing ■ CASIO CHORD With CASIO CHORD, you can use simplified fingerings to play the four types of chords described below Accompaniment keyboard Chord Type Example Major Chords C (C Major) Letters below the accompaniment keyboard indicate the name of the chord assigned to each key.
Page 129 Playing with a Rhythm Backing ■ FINGERED With this chord fingering mode, you play chords on the accompaniment keyboard using their normal chord fingerings. Note that some chords can also be formed using abbreviated fingerings of one or two keys. For information about the types of chords you can finger and their fingerings, see the “Fingering Guide”...
Page 130: Starting Rhythm Play When A Chord Is Played (Synchro Start
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Starting Rhythm Play when a Chord is Played (Synchro Start) Synchro Start automatically starts the rhythm when something is played on the keyboard. Press RHYTHM. This displays the currently selected rhythm number and name. Rotate the dial to select the name of the rhythm you want to synchro start with. •...
Page 131 Playing with a Rhythm Backing Configuring Rhythm Play to Stop Automatically when Chord Play is Stopped (Synchro Stop) Releasing the accompaniment keyboard keys stops rhythm play and automatically enables Synchro Start. Press RHYTHM. This displays the currently selected rhythm number and name. Rotate the dial to select the name of the rhythm you want to synchro stop with.
Page 132: Changing The Rhythm Pattern And The Fill-In Operation Type
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Changing the Rhythm Pattern and the Fill-in Operation Type You can use the procedure below to change the rhythm pattern change operation method and fill-in operation method. ■ Changing the rhythm operation type to Type 2 Press MENU.
Page 133 Playing with a Rhythm Backing • Changing the rhythm operation type to Type 2 causes the 5 buttons menu on the rhythm screen to appear as shown below. • Changing the rhythm operation type can cause the rhythm to stop and/or the rhythm to be reset to its initial default setting.
Page 134 Playing with a Rhythm Backing ■ Intro While rhythm play is stopped, press INTRO. This displays “I” and plays the intro. • Pressing VAR1 while an intro is playing displays “I >V1”. Pressing VAR2 displays “I >V2”. • If “I” is left on the display without changing it, “V1” starts to play following the introduction. •...
Page 135: Disabling Automatic Setting Of The Tempo And Pattern When A Rhythm Is Selected
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Disabling Automatic Setting of the Tempo and Pattern when a Rhythm is Selected Selecting a rhythm causes its recommended tempo and pattern to be automatically applied. You can disable auto setting, if you want. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen.
Page 136: Increasing The Number Of Rhythms (User Rhythms
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Increasing the Number of Rhythms (User Rhythms) A USB flash drive song can be loaded as a user rhythm. (Rhythm number: 244 to 293) The file name extensions for loaded rhythms are AC7, CKF, and Z00. –...
Page 137: Saving And Recalling Setups (Registration
Saving and Recalling Setups (Registration) Registration memory lets you store keyboard setups (tone, rhythm, etc.) for instant recall whenever you need them. When recalling a setup, you can specify items that you do not want to include in the recall (Freeze).
Page 138: Saving A Setup
Saving and Recalling Setups (Registration) Saving a Setup Setup registrations are stored in a memory location that is divided into 16 banks. Each bank has four storage areas, which means you can register up to 64 (16 banks × 4 areas) setups. Set up the Digital Keyboard with the tone, rhythm and other settings you want to save to the setup.
Page 139 Saving and Recalling Setups (Registration) When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. To exit the setting operation, press REGISTRATION. • During any type of playback, the display shows the current measure and beat numbers. Measure, Beat • Note that registration operation memory operations are not supported while the SONG function is being used.
Page 140: Recalling A Saved Setup
Saving and Recalling Setups (Registration) Recalling a Saved Setup Press REGISTRATION. This displays the registration screen. Rotate the dial to select a bank number. Use buttons 1 through 4 to select an area. This causes the bank number and area number to appear momentarily. •...
Page 141: Disabling Recall Of Specific Settings (Freeze
Saving and Recalling Setups (Registration) Disabling Recall of Specific Settings (Freeze) Recalling a setup normally causes all settings that can be modified by a recall to be replaced by the recalled settings. With the Freeze Function, you can disable overwriting of specific setting items whenever setup data is recalled.
Page 142 Saving and Recalling Setups (Registration) Rotate the dial to the right or press ON. This displays “On”, which indicates the displayed item is not recalled and applied to the setup. • If an item’s status is currently FRZ ITEM ON (not recalled), you can change it back to FRZ ITEM OFF (recalled) by rotating the dial to the left or by pressing OFF.
Page 143: Enabling Auto Exit Of The Registration Screen When A Setup Is Recalled
Saving and Recalling Setups (Registration) Enabling Auto Exit of the Registration Screen when a Setup is Recalled Press REGISTRATION. This displays the registration screen. Use I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes AUTO EXIT. Press AUTO EXIT. This displays “AUTO EXIT”, which indicates the registration screen will be exited automatically when you recall a setup.
Page 144: Using The Pedal To Recall The Settings Sequentially (Registration Sequence
Saving and Recalling Setups (Registration) Using the Pedal to Recall the Settings Sequentially (Registration Sequence) Each press of the pedal cycles through the currently selected bank’s registrations (setups) in area number sequence. Press REGISTRATION. This displays the registration screen. Use I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes AUTO EXIT. Long-press AUTO EXIT.
Page 145: Playing A Song
Playing a Song Songs Normally, the word “song” means a musical piece with lyrics. Your Digital Keyboard uses the term “song” (SONG) to mean a set of song data. With this unit, you can play back and listen to songs stored on a USB flash drive and songs imported into Digital Keyboard memory.
Page 146: Selecting A Song On A Usb Flash Drive
“Saving Digital Keyboard Data to a USB Flash Drive” (page EN-220). * Standard MIDI files (SMF format 0/1) and CASIO MIDI files (CMF format) Insert the USB flash drive into the Digital Keyboard’s USB TO DEVICE port. USB TO DEVICE port USB flash drive •...
Page 147 Playing a Song Rotate the dial to select a song. • Song numbers are assigned automatically in sequence to MIDI files on the USB flash drive. The files are sorted in file name sequence. The first MIDI file (file name sequence) is assigned song number 18.
Page 148: Increasing The Selection Of Songs (User Songs
“Linking with a Smart Device (APP Function)” (page EN-228). CMF (CASIO MIDI files) and SMF (standard MIDI files) can be imported into Digital Keyboard memory. Supported formats for SMF songs are 0 and 1. Specifying a Channel for an SMF User Song Part Press MENU.
Page 149 Playing a Song Deleting a User Song Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen. Rotate the dial to select the user song you want to delete. Long-press MENU.
Page 150: Playing Songs
Playing a Song Playing Songs Starting or Stopping Song Play Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen. Rotate the dial to select a song. This displays the –/+ screen.
Page 151 Playing a Song • Starting to use the SONG function while the metronome is sounding stops the metronome. Or you can sound a count in time with a song. See “Sounding a Count in Time with a Song” (page EN-155). •...
Page 152 Playing a Song Changing a Song’s Tempo (Speed) Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. This displays the song screen. Press SONG. Rotate the dial to select the song whose tempo you want to change. Press TEMPO.
Page 153 Playing a Song Adjusting the Song Volume Level Use the procedure below to adjust the balance between the volume levels of song play and what you play on the keyboard. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SETTING. Press SETTING.
Page 154 Playing a Song Changing the Keyboard Tone While a Song Playing While a song is playing, press TONE. The selected tone number and instrument name appears on the display. Rotate the dial to select a tone. • For tone information, see the “Tone List”...
Page 155: Practicing A Song Part (Part Off
Playing a Song Practicing a Song Part (Part Off) You can turn off the right-hand part or the left-hand part of a song you are playing and practice along with the remaining part. Use this when you feel that a song is initially too difficult for you to play with both hands at the same time.
Page 156: Sounding A Count In Time With A Song
If you selected the COUNT option, a count sounds as the song plays. • When PRE-COUNT is selected as the count setting for built-in songs and CMF (CASIO MIDI file) songs, the count sounds for the first measure, and it continues to sound for any rests in the measure after that.
Page 157 Recording Your Keyboard Play You can use the procedures in this section to record your keyboard play for later playback. There are two ways to record: Easy Recording, which simplifies recording of your performances, and Multi-track Recording, which lets you overdub record performances. Your recordings can be saved to Song Bank locations 11 through 17 (Tone Recordings: 11, Rhythm Recording: 12, Multi-track Recording: 13 to 17).
Page 158: Recording Your Keyboard Play
Recording Your Keyboard Play Easy Keyboard Play Recording Use the procedure below to record a performance using tone and rhythm functions. Press TONE or RHYTHM. • To record as a tone recording, press and hold TONE to exit the rhythm function. •...
Page 159 Recording Your Keyboard Play To start playback of what you recorded, press a. Each press of a starts and stops playback. • The maximum size of a single song recording is approximately 40,000 notes or 999 measures. “(REC)” appears on the display when there are 100 or fewer notes or 32 or fewer measures of free space remaining in memory.
Page 160 Recording Your Keyboard Play Changing the Beat Setting for Recording Press TONE or RHYTHM. • To record as a tone recording, press and hold TONE to exit the rhythm function. • If you are using the SONG function, exit the function. Rotate the dial to select a tone or rhythm.
Page 161 Recording Your Keyboard Play Sounding a Count While Recording Press TONE or RHYTHM. • To record as a tone recording, press and hold TONE to exit the rhythm function. • If you are using the SONG function, exit the function. Rotate the dial to select a tone or rhythm.
Page 162: Deleting An Easy Recording
Recording Your Keyboard Play Deleting an Easy Recording Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen. Rotate the dial to select the Easy Recording you want to delete. •...
Page 163: Overdub Recording (Multi-Track Recording
Recording Your Keyboard Play Overdub Recording (Multi-track Recording) Long-press RECORD. Rotate the dial to select the Multi-track Recording you want to overdub. Press RECORD. This enters record standby. Long-press RECORD. This displays a record settings screen. Press REC TRACK. Rotate the dial to select the record destination track. •...
Page 164 Recording Your Keyboard Play Press REC START. Recording starts from the first measure, which is a preparation measure. Playback of the recorded track starts simultaneously. Now you can play along with the playback. • If you want to record your performance from the beginning without a preparation measure, start playing without pressing REC START.
Page 165: Copying A Tone Recording Or Rhythm Recording As A Multi-Track Recording
Recording Your Keyboard Play Copying a Tone Recording or Rhythm Recording as a Multi-track Recording Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen. Rotate the dial to select the Tone Recording or Rhythm Recording you want to copy as a multi-track recording.
Page 166: Muting A Multi-Track Recording Track
Recording Your Keyboard Play Muting a Multi-track Recording Track Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen. Rotate the dial to select the Multi-track Recording you want to mute. •...
Page 167 Recording Your Keyboard Play Press the button for the number of the track you want to mute. The track that corresponds to the button you press is muted, which is indicated by a broken line under its track number. • To unmute a track, press its track number button again. Press BACK to exit the setting operation.
Page 168: Adjusting The Volume Level And Pan Of Each Track Of A Multi-Track Recording (Mixing
Recording Your Keyboard Play Adjusting the Volume Level and Pan of Each Track of a Multi-track Recording (Mixing) Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen.
Page 169 Recording Your Keyboard Play Rotate the dial to adjust. • The original (pre-adjusted) track is retained until you save your adjustments in steps 12 and 13 below. If you want to discard your adjustments and revert to the original (pre-adjusted) track, select press NO in step 13.
Page 170 Recording Your Keyboard Play When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. This displays the parameter selection screen. EN-169...
Page 171: Copying A Multi-Track Recording
Recording Your Keyboard Play Copying a Multi-track Recording Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen. Rotate the dial to select the Multi-track Recording you want to copy. •...
Page 172 Recording Your Keyboard Play When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. This completes the multi-track copy operation. EN-171...
Page 173: Deleting One Or More Of The Multi-Track Recordings In Memory
Recording Your Keyboard Play Deleting One or More of the Multi-track Recordings in Memory Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen. Rotate the dial to select the Multi-track Recording you want to delete.
Page 174: Copying The Solo Track Of A Multi-Track Recording
Recording Your Keyboard Play Copying the Solo Track of a Multi-track Recording Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen. Rotate the dial to select the Multi-track Recording whose solo track you want to copy.
Page 175 Recording Your Keyboard Play Press SELECT. This displays “Sure?”. Press YES. This copies the solo track. • To cancel, press NO. When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. This exits the solo track copy operation. EN-174...
Page 176: Deleting A Multi-Track Recording Track
Recording Your Keyboard Play Deleting a Multi-track Recording Track Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SONG. Press SONG. This displays the song screen. Rotate the dial to select the Multi-track Recording whose track you want to delete.
Page 177 Recording Your Keyboard Play When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. This exits the track delete operation. EN-176...
Page 178: Recording And Playing The Sounds You Want (Sampling
Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) Capturing Sounds as Tones Your Digital Keyboard lets you record any sounds you like from a portable audio player or smart device, and play them on the keyboard. For example, if you record the bark of a dog, you will be able to play an entire melody of dog barks.
Page 179 Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) Press the button that corresponds to the melody sampling tone type. This displays a sampling tone setting screen. • When you display each sampling tone setting screen, the upper octave shift, upper 1 part octave shift, layer, and split settings are reset to their initial default settings.
Page 180 Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) To sample sound from an external device connected to the AUDIO IN jack Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SAMPLING. Press SAMPLING.
Page 181 Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) Press AUDIO IN. “Input” appears on the display, indicating that the Digital Keyboard is in the sampling standby mode. • For sampled drum tones, the maximum number of sounds that can be sampled is 16. On the external device, produce the sound you want to capture.
Page 182 Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) To import WAV files from a USB flash drive Insert the USB flash drive where the WAV file you want to import is stored into the USB TO DEVICE port of the Digital Keyboard. •...
Page 183 Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) Press SELECT. This displays “Sure?”. • “Replace?” appears if data already exists in the destination. Press YES. This imports the file. • To cancel, press NO. When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. This completes the file import operation.
Page 184: To Select A Built-In Drum Tone As A Base For The Sampled Drum Tone
Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) To select a built-in drum tone as a base for the sampled drum tone Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SAMPLING. Press SAMPLING.
Page 185: To Configure The Keyboard Setting So The Sound Stops Playing When You Release The Keyboard Key
Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) To configure the keyboard setting so the sound stops playing when you release the keyboard key Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SAMPLING. Press SAMPLING.
Page 186 Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) Press and release a keyboard key. The sound will stop when you release the keyboard key. Press NOTE OFF again to return the keyboard setting to continue producing sound when keyboard keys are released. This causes “NOTE OFF”...
Page 187: Sounding A Looped Sound
Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) Sounding a Looped Sound Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SAMPLING. Press SAMPLING. This displays the sampling screen. Press the button that corresponds to the melody sample tone type. This displays a sample tone setting screen.
Page 188 Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) Press TYPE. This displays “LOOP”, which means that the sound will loop. • In the case of a looped sound, the loop time is determined according to the note value used as the unit and the number of loops.
Page 189 Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) Rotate the dial to select the unit note value loops. This displays the –/+ screen. • After you rotate the dial once to select a number of loops, you can change the selection further using –...
Page 190: To Delete Sampled Data
Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) To delete sampled data Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SAMPLING. Press SAMPLING. This displays the sampling screen. Press the button that corresponds to the melody sample tone type. This displays a sample tone setting screen.
Page 191 Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. This exits the sample data delete operation. EN-190...
Page 192: To Delete A Sampled Tone
Recording and Playing the Sounds You Want (Sampling) To delete a sampled tone Press TONE. This displays the tone screen. Rotate the dial to select a sampled tone. Long-press MENU. This displays “Sure?”. Press YES. This deletes the sample data. •...
Page 193: Customizing The Home Screen (Home Customization
Customizing the Home Screen (Home Customization) You can change the Home Screen’s Base Display and/or the 5 buttons to customize the screen as you like. You can also configure a setting so various type of playback do not stop when you press HOME. Base display 5 buttons menu items •...
Page 194 Customizing the Home Screen (Home Customization) Rotate the dial to change the Base Display. Screens you can select are shown in the table below. Setting Display Name Tone screen Tone Rhythm screen Rhythm Tone/rhythm screen Tone/Rhythm • After you rotate the dial once to select a setting, you can change the setting further using – and +. •...
Page 195: Changing The Function Of Each 5 Buttons
Customizing the Home Screen (Home Customization) Changing the Function of Each 5 buttons Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes HOME CSTM. Press HOME CSTM. This displays the Home Customization screen, which shows Base Display items. Press 5 BTN (5 buttons).
Page 196: Stopping All Types Of Playback When Home Is Pressed (Panic Function
Customizing the Home Screen (Home Customization) Stopping All Types of Playback when HOME is Pressed (PANIC function) Pressing the HOME normally stops all types of playback. This is the “PANIC function”. This lets you stop playback instantly, even if you do not know how to stop a particular type of playback. Press MENU.
Page 197: Configuring Settings
Configuring Settings Setting Operation Use the procedure below to configure settings. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SETTING. Press SETTING. This displays the setting screen. Use U and I to select a setting item. Rotate the dial or use –...
Page 198: Setting Item List
(Initial Default: On) and pattern when a rhythm is selected. Chord fingering mode Can be used to specify the Chord Mode CASIO Chord, chord fingering mode. Fingered 1, Fingered 2, Fingered on Bass, Fingered Assist, Full Range Chord...
Page 199 Configuring Settings Function Name Description Display Name Setting Tuning Can be used to fine tune the Tuning 415.5Hz to 440.0Hz overall pitch by changing the to 465.9Hz frequency of A4 in 0.1Hz units. (Initial Default: 440.0) Surround Can be used to create a more Surround Off, On expansive sound.
Page 200 Configuring Settings Function Name Description Display Name Setting Initialize Can be used to return settings to Setting Initialize their initial factory defaults. Initialize All Can be used to return the entire All Initialize Digital Keyboard to its initial factory default state. Version Information Can be used to view version Version...
Page 201 Configuring Settings Returning Settings to Their Initial Factory Defaults Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes SETTING. Press SETTING. This displays the setting screen. Use U and I to select “All Initialize”. Press ENTER.
Page 202: Using The Midi Controller
Using the MIDI Controller ■ MIDI Controllers Your Digital Keyboard has a MIDI controller function that allows you to connect to an external device such as a personal computer and send a variety of performance information (MIDI data) to the composition software of the computer.
Page 203: To Change The Pitch Of Note Message Notes In Octave Units
Using the MIDI Controller To change the pitch of NOTE message notes in octave units Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MIDI CTRL. Press MIDI CTRL. This displays the MIDI controller screen. Use OCT–...
Page 204: To Adjust The Velocity Of The Note On Message In Accordance With Key Press Intensity
Using the MIDI Controller To adjust the velocity of the NOTE ON message in accordance with key press intensity Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MIDI CTRL. Press MIDI CTRL.
Page 205 Using the MIDI Controller If you selected Off for the setting, rotate the dial to adjust the velocity of the NOTE ON message. • After you rotate the dial once to select a value, you can change the velocity setting further using –...
Page 206: Using The Arpeggiator
Using the MIDI Controller Using the Arpeggiator Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MIDI CTRL. Press MIDI CTRL. This displays the MIDI controller screen. Press ARP. This displays “ARP”, which indicates the arpeggiator is turned on. Long-press ARP.
Page 207: Changing The Channel Message Channel
Using the MIDI Controller Changing the Channel Message Channel Press MENU. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MIDI CTRL. Press MIDI CTRL. This displays the MIDI controller screen. Press SETTING. This displays the MIDI controller setting screen. Rotate the dial to change the channel message channel.
Page 208: Sending A Program Change Message
Using the MIDI Controller Sending a Program Change Message Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MIDI CTRL. Press MIDI CTRL. This displays the MIDI controller screen. Press SETTING. This displays the MIDI controller setting screen.
Page 209: Sending A Control Change Message
Using the MIDI Controller Sending a Control Change Message ■ To use a knob for continuous send Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MIDI CTRL. Press MIDI CTRL. This displays the MIDI controller screen.
Page 210 Using the MIDI Controller Rotate the dial to select a control change number. This displays the –/+ screen. • You can select a control change number in the range of 0 to 127. • After you rotate the dial once to select a control change number, you can change the selection further using –...
Page 211 Using the MIDI Controller Press the button that corresponds to the knob where you want to assign the Control Change. This displays the knob setting screen. Press DATA. This displays the data send screen. Rotate a knob or the dial, or use – and + to select the data you want. •...
Page 212: To Switch Between The Control Change Msb And Lsb
Using the MIDI Controller To switch between the control change MSB and LSB Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MIDI CTRL. Press MIDI CTRL. This displays the MIDI controller screen. Press SETTING.
Page 213 Using the MIDI Controller Press LSB or MSB. This selects the corresponding control change LSB or MSB. • This displays the LSB or MSB button, so you can switch between them if you like. EN-212...
Page 214: To Send A System Real-Time Message Start/Stop
Using the MIDI Controller To send a system real-time message start/stop Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MIDI CTRL. Press MIDI CTRL. This displays the MIDI controller screen. Press a.
Page 215: Using A Usb Flash Drive
USB flash drive and damage the USB TO DEVICE port. • Never insert anything besides a CASIO specified device or a USB flash drive into the USB TO DEVICE port. Doing so creates the risk of malfunction.
Page 216: Inserting And Removing A Usb Flash Drive On The Digital Keyboard
Windows format function on a computer to reformat it to FAT (FAT32 or exFAT). Do not use quick format. • Never insert anything besides a CASIO specified device or a USB flash drive into the USB TO DEVICE port.
Page 217 Using a USB Flash Drive Mounting a USB Flash Drive on the Digital Keyboard As shown in the illustration below, insert a USB flash drive into the Digital Keyboard’s USB TO DEVICE port. • Carefully push the USB flash drive in as far as it goes. Do not use undue force when inserting the USB flash drive.
Page 218: Usb Flash Drive Formatting
Using a USB Flash Drive USB Flash Drive Formatting • Be sure to format a USB flash drive on the Digital Keyboard before using it for the first time. • Formatting a USB flash drive deletes all data currently stored on it. Before formatting a USB flash drive, make sure it does not have any valuable data stored on it.
Page 219 Using a USB Flash Drive When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. This exits the formatting operation. • Formatting a USB flash drive on the Digital Keyboard creates a folder named “MUSICDAT” in its root directory. Use this folder when exchanging data between the Digital Keyboard and USB flash drive. EN-218...
Page 220: Usb Flash Drive Operations
Using a USB Flash Drive USB Flash Drive Operations The section provides information about the operations below. • Saving Digital Keyboard data to a USB flash drive • Importing Data (Files) from a USB Flash Drive to Digital Keyboard Memory •...
Page 221 Using a USB Flash Drive Saving Digital Keyboard Data to a USB Flash Drive Insert the USB flash drive into the Digital Keyboard’s USB TO DEVICE port. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MEDIA. Press MEDIA.
Page 222 Using a USB Flash Drive Press YES to save the file. This saves the file to the USB flash drive. • To cancel, press NO. When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. • When saving Multi-track Recording data as a standard MIDI file (SMF), only the system track data is saved if the system track contains data.
Page 223 Using a USB Flash Drive Loading Data From a USB Flash Drive to Digital Keyboard Memory Insert the USB flash drive into the Digital Keyboard’s USB TO DEVICE port. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MEDIA. Press MEDIA.
Page 224 Using a USB Flash Drive Press YES. This loads the file. • To cancel, press NO. • If you are saving ALL DATA, the save operation can take several minutes. When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. EN-223...
Page 225 Using a USB Flash Drive Deleting a USB Flash Drive File Insert the USB flash drive into the Digital Keyboard’s USB TO DEVICE port. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MEDIA. Press MEDIA.
Page 226 Using a USB Flash Drive When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. EN-225...
Page 227 Using a USB Flash Drive Renaming a File on a USB Flash Drive Insert the USB flash drive into the Digital Keyboard’s USB TO DEVICE port. Press MENU. This displays the menu screen. Use U and I to select the 5 buttons menu that includes MEDIA. Press MEDIA.
Page 228 Using a USB Flash Drive Press YES. This renames the file. • To cancel, press NO. When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. • Changing the letters in a file name from upper case to lower case or vice versa does not count as a name change.
Page 229: Connecting With External Devices
• Using the Digital Keyboard sound source to sound music data played using an app on the smart device ■ Downloading the Smart Device App Download the CASIO MUSIC SPACE from the CASIO website and install it on the smart device. https://support.casio.com/global/en/emi/manual/CT-S500/ EN-228...
Page 230 – If your smart device is connected by Wi-Fi to another device, turn off the smart device Wi-Fi. – Use a cable connection instead of Bluetooth. • If you are connecting with Bluetooth, do not use the USB TO HOST port if you plan to use the CASIO smart device app. EN-229...
Page 231 Connecting with External Devices ■ Using a Cable to Connect the Digital Keyboard with a Smart Device For information about cables required for connection, refer to the connection settings of the CASIO MUSIC SPACE app. Referring to “Downloading the Smart Device App”...
Page 232: Connecting To A Computer And Using Midi
• Connecting with a computer running an operating system that is not one of those above can cause malfunction of the computer. Never connect the Digital Keyboard to a computer running a non-supported operating system. • For the latest news about supported operating systems, visit the website at the URL below. https://support.casio.com/global/en/emi/manual/CT-S500/ EN-231...
Page 233 Start up commercially available music software on your computer. Use the settings of your computer’s commercially available music software to select “CASIO USB- MIDI” as the MIDI device. • For information about how to select the MIDI device, refer to the user documentation that comes with the music software you are using.
Page 234 Connecting with External Devices ■ MIDI Sync Mode Entering the MIDI sync mode lets you synchronize the tempo with an external MIDI device or music software running on your computer. There are two modes: a master mode that syncs to the tempo of this Digital Keyboard, and a slave mode that syncs to the tempo of an external MIDI device or music software running on your computer.
Page 235: Using A Cable To Connect With An Audio Device
Connecting with External Devices Using a Cable to Connect with an Audio Device You can connect this Digital Keyboard to a commercially available playback device or amplifier, or to a recording device. You can also use this Digital Keyboard to sound output from a portable audio player or another device, and use that as backing for your keyboard play.
Page 236 Connecting with External Devices ● To connect an external device to the LINE OUT jack You can use a commercially available connecting cable for connection. Audio amplifier AUX IN jacks, etc. Pin plugs RIGHT (Red) LEFT (White) LINE OUT R jacks LINE OUT L/MONO jacks (Standard jack (6.3mm)) (Standard jack (6.3mm))
Page 237 Connecting with External Devices ■ Sounding Input From an External Device on This Digital Keyboard Connection requires commercially available connecting cords, supplied by you. The connecting cord should have a stereo mini plug on one end for connection to this Digital Keyboard and a plug that matches the configuration of the output jack of external device on the other end.
Page 238: Sounding A Bluetooth Audio Capable Device (Bluetooth Audio Pairing
Connecting with External Devices Sounding a Bluetooth Audio Capable Device (Bluetooth Audio Pairing) You can use a Wireless MIDI & audio adaptor (WU-BT10) to pair this Digital Keyboard with an external Bluetooth audio capable audio device and then playback from the external device through this Digital Keyboard’s speakers.
Page 239 Connecting with External Devices Press PAIRING. This displays the Bluetooth audio pairing screen with “Pairing” shown, indicating Bluetooth audio pairing. • A broken line is under the Bluetooth icon while the Digital Keyboard is Bluetooth audio paired with another device. •...
Page 240: Deleting Bluetooth Audio Capable Device Pairing Registration
Connecting with External Devices Deleting Bluetooth Audio Capable Device Pairing Registration • Performing the procedure below will delete the pairing registration between this Digital Keyboard and it’s currently paired Bluetooth audio capable device. If you are experiencing connectivity problems with a Bluetooth audio capable device, perform the procedure below and then perform the procedure under “Sounding a Bluetooth Audio Capable Device (Bluetooth Audio Pairing)”...
Page 241 Connecting with External Devices When “Complete” appears on the display, press OK. This exits the Bluetooth audio-capable pairing registration delete operation. • You can also display the wireless screen by pressing MENU and then WIRELESS. • The WIRELESS may not be displayed on the home screen due to the Home Customization setting. EN-240...
Page 242: Connection With A Bluetooth Low Energy Midi Device
Connecting with External Devices Connection with a Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Device You can use the Wireless MIDI & audio adaptor to connect the Digital Keyboard with a Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI device. Long-press P (Power) to turn off the Digital Keyboard. Plug the Wireless MIDI &...
Page 243: Disabling Wireless Functions
Connecting with External Devices Disabling Wireless Functions You can disable the Digital Keyboard’s wireless function when you are not using the Wireless MIDI & audio adaptor for Bluetooth connection. Press HOME. This displays the home screen. Press WIRELESS. This displays the wireless screen. Press ADAPTOR.
Page 244: Reference
Reference Troubleshooting Symptom Required Action Included Accessories I can’t find included items during Carefully check inside all of the packing materials. unpacking. Power Requirements Power does not turn on. • Check the AC adaptor or make sure that the batteries are facing correctly (page EN-8).
Page 245 Reference Symptom Required Action Nothing happens when I start an Auto • With rhythms 234 to 243, nothing sounds if you do not Accompaniment. play a chord on the keyboard. Try playing a chord (page EN-126). • Check and adjust the rhythm volume level (page EN-117).
Page 246 Reference Symptom Required Action The pitch of the notes does not match • Check and adjust the transpose setting (page EN-89) other accompanying instruments or and tuning setting (page EN-90). notes sound strange when played along • Turn the Digital Keyboard off and then back on (page with other instruments.
Page 247: Error Indicators
Reference Error Indicators Display Name Cause Action Measure Limit You are attempting to record more than Make your recordings up to 999 1,000 measures. measures long. Memory Full You are attempting a recording that Keep song recordings with the allowable exceeds the allowable per-song size per-song size limit limit.
Page 248 Reference Display Name Cause Action Version Not The USB flash drive file version is not Use a version that is supported by the Supported supported by the Digital Keyboard. Digital Keyboard. Unformatted The USB flash drive format is not Use a computer to format the USB flash compatible with the Digital Keyboard.
Page 249: Product Specifications
Reference Product Specifications Model CT-S500 Keyboard 61 keys Touch Response 3 types, Off Maximum Polyphony 64 notes Tones Preset Tones Other Layer, Split, Sustain, Portamento Effects Reverb (24 types, Tone, Off); Chorus (12 types, Tone); Delay (15 types, Tone); Active DSP (100 types, Tone) Master Effects Equalizer (10 types, User) Active Effects...
Page 250 Reference Sampling Sampled melody × 1, sampled drum set × 1 (16 notes) Sampling Frequencies 44.1 kHz Sampling Channels Stereo Sampling Bits Other Loop function Other Functions Transpose ±1 octave (–12 to 0 to +12 semitones) Octave Shift –3 to 0 to +3 octaves Tuning A4 = 415.5 to 465.9Hz (Initial Default: 440.0Hz) Scales...
Page 251 Reference Speakers 13 cm × 6 cm (oval) × 2 (Output: 2.5 W + 2.5 W) 12 V = 7.5 W Power Consumption Adjustable contrast Dimensions 93.0 (W) × 25.8 (D) × 9.1 (H) cm (36 5/8 × 10 3/16 × 3 9/16 inch) Weight Approximately 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs) (Excluding batteries) *1 Maximum capacity per song: Approximately 320 kilobytes...
Page 252 Reference AC Adaptor Handling Precautions Model: AD-A12150LW 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions on hand. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this product near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7.
Page 253: Tone List
Reference Tone List Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift PIANO STAGE PIANO 0/64  CLASSIC GRAND 0/64 BALLAD PIANO 0/64  BRIGHT PIANO 0/64  MELLOW ROCK PIANO 0/64 ...
Page 254 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 42 DYNAMIC EP 0/64 43 ELEC.PIANO 1 0/64  44 ELEC.PIANO 2 0/64  45 ELEC.PIANO 3 0/64  46 ELEC.PIANO 4 0/64 47 ELEC.PIANO 5 0/64...
Page 255 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 86 TUBULAR BELL 0/64 87 CHURCH BELLS 0/64  ELEC.ORGAN 88 JS ORGAN 0/64  89 AMP ORGAN 1 0/64 ...
Page 256 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift ACCORDION 130 ACCORDION FRENCH 1 0/64  131 ACCORDION FRENCH 2 0/64 132 ACCORDION FRENCH 3 0/64 133 ACCORDION ITALY 1 0/64 134 ACCORDION ITALY 2 0/64...
Page 257 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 173 CLEAN GUITAR 6 0/64 174 CLEAN GUITAR 7 0/64 175 CHORUS CLEAN GUITAR 1 0/64  176 CHORUS CLEAN GUITAR 2 0/64 177 WAH CLEAN GUITAR 0/64...
Page 258 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 217 FINGERED BASS VELO.SLAP 1 0/64 –1 218 FINGERED BASS VELO.SLAP 2 0/64 –1 219 SLAP BASS 1 0/64 –1 220 FINGER SLAP BASS 1 0/64 –1...
Page 259 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift SOLO STRINGS 262 SOLO VIOLIN 0/64 263 VIOLIN 0/64 264 SLOW VIOLIN 0/64 265 VIOLA 0/64 266 CELLO 0/64 –1 267 SLOW CELLO 0/64 –1...
Page 260 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift BRASS ENSEMBLE 305 SYMPHONIC BRASS 0/64 306 STEREO BRASS 0/64  307 BRASS 0/64 308 BRASS SECTION 1 0/64 309 BRASS SECTION 2 0/64 310 BRASS SECTION 3 0/64...
Page 261 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 348 BARITONE SAX 0/64 –1 349 AMBIENT SAX 1 0/64  350 AMBIENT SAX 2 0/64  –1 351 HARD ALTO SAX 0/64 352 TENOR SAXYS 0/64...
Page 262 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 391 HOUSE CHORD SYNTH 0/64  392 POPULAR PLUCK 1 0/64  393 POPULAR PLUCK 2 0/64  394 VOCAL CHOP SYNTH 1 0/64 ...
Page 263 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 437 DSP MODULATED LEAD 1 0/64  438 DSP MODULATED LEAD 2 0/64  439 DSP MODULATED LEAD 3 0/64 ...
Page 264 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 482 80'S SYNTH-STR.2 0/64 483 DIGITAL SYNTH-STR.1 0/64  484 DIGITAL SYNTH-STR.2 0/64  485 FAST SYNTH-STRINGS 0/64 486 SLOW SYNTH-STRINGS 0/64 487 OCTAVE SYNTH-STRINGS 0/64...
Page 265 –1 540 EDM SE BEND 0/64  541 EDM SE VOX SYNTH 0/64 542 EDM SE WHITE 0/64 543 EDM SE 0/64 CASIO CLASSIC 544 VL-TONE 0/64 545 CT E.PIANO 0/64 546 CT HARP 0/64 547 CZ BASS 0/64 –1...
Page 266 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 570 SAROD 1 0/64 571 SAROD 2 0/64 572 SARANGI 1 0/64 573 SARANGI 2 0/64 574 VEENA 1 0/64 575 VEENA 2 0/64 576 SHANAI...
Page 267 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 613 PI PA 2 0/64 614 PI PA 3 0/64 615 CHINESE HARP 0/64 616 DI ZI 1 0/64 617 DI ZI 2 0/64 618 XIAO 0/64...
Page 268 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 656 GM PIPE ORGAN 657 GM REED ORGAN 658 GM ACCORDION 659 GM HARMONICA 660 GM BANDONEON 661 GM NYLON STR.GUITAR 662 GM STEEL STR.GUITAR 663 GM JAZZ GUITAR 664 GM CLEAN GUITAR...
Page 269 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 702 GM ALTO SAX 703 GM TENOR SAX 704 GM BARITONE SAX 705 GM OBOE 706 GM ENGLISH HORN 707 GM BASSOON 708 GM CLARINET 709 GM PICCOLO 710 GM FLUTE...
Page 270 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 748 GM SHANAI 749 GM TINKLE BELL 750 GM AGOGO 751 GM STEEL DRUMS 752 GM WOOD BLOCK 753 GM TAIKO 754 GM MELODIC TOM 755 GM SYNTH-DRUM 756 GM REVERSE CYMBAL...
Page 271 Reference Bank Bank Advanced Part Program Advanced Mono Tone Name Select Select Layer Octave Change Tone Tone Mode Tone Shift 793 CHINESE SET Drum 794 SFX SET 1 Drum 795 SFX SET 2 Drum 796 SNARE SET 1 Drum 797 SNARE SET 2 Drum 798 KICK SET Drum...
Page 272: Rhythm List
Reference Rhythm List Rhythm Name Rhythm Name POPS SLOW BLUES FUTURE DISCO POP 6/8 BLUES CHART HIP-HOP R&B ELECTRO DANCE POP 80’s SUPER ROCK ELECTRO FUNK POP 80’s ROCK R&B POP SHUFFLE 60’s ROCK 1 ELECTRO POP 60’s ROCK 2 JAZZ FUNK SLOW ROCK 80’s POP STAR...
Page 273 Reference Rhythm Name Rhythm Name VIENNESE WALTZ POLKA ITALIAN WALTZ POP POLKA FRENCH WALTZ PASODOBLE TANGO 1 CAUCASIAN MARCH 1 RUSSIAN CHANSON 1 MARCH 2 RUSSIAN CHANSON 2 GERMAN MARCH POLISH WALTZ LATIN I AMERICAN BOSSA NOVA 1 DIXIE ORCHESTRA BOSSA TEX-MEX BOSSA NOVA 2 FAST GOSPEL...
Page 274 Reference Rhythm Name Rhythm Name CHINESE POP BLUES BALLAD INDONESIAN JAZZ COMBO 1 KRONCONG JAZZ COMBO 2 DANGDUT RAGTIME JAPANESE BOOGIE-WOOGIE ENKA 1 PIANO ROCK & ROLL ENKA 2 ARPEGGIO 1 SHOUKA 1 ARPEGGIO 2 SHOUKA 2 ARPEGGIO 3 COUNTRY PIANO MARCH 1 COUNTRY POP PIANO MARCH 2...
Page 275: Arpeggiator List
Reference Arpeggiator List Type Name Type Name Screw Up Poly 2 Screw Down Poly 3 Panning Up Poly 4 Filtering Poly 5 Skip Up Poly 6 Skip Down Poly 7 Up Up Down Poly 8 Down Down Up Odd Beat 1 Step Arp 1 Odd Beat 2 Step Arp 2...
Page 276 Reference Type Name UpDownB1Oct1 UpDownB2Oct1 UpDownB3Oct1 UpDownB4Oct1 UpDownB1Oct2 UpDownB2Oct2 UpDownB3Oct2 UpDownB4Oct2 UpDownB1Oct3 UpDownB2Oct3 UpDownB3Oct3 UpDownB4Oct3 Random1Oct 1 Random2Oct 1 Random3Oct 1 Random4Oct 1 Random1Oct 2 Random2Oct 2 Random3Oct 2 Random4Oct 2 Random1Oct 3 Random2Oct 3 Random3Oct 3 Random4Oct 3 Repeat 1 Repeat 2 Add 5th Up Add 5th Down...
Page 277: Drum Assignment List
Reference Drum Assignment List DRUMS SET NAME Note No. 765 : STANDARD SET 1 766 : STANDARD SET 2 767 : STANDARD SET 3 768 : STANDARD SET 4 769 : STANDARD SET 5 770 : DANCE SET 1 Tabla Ge Dance1 Kick 1 C -1 Tabla Ka...
Page 278 Reference DRUMS SET NAME Note No. 771 : DANCE SET 2 772 : DANCE SET 3 773 : DANCE SET 4 774 : DANCE SET 5 775 : DANCE SET 6 776 : TRANCE SET Dance1 Kick 1 C -1 Dance1 Kick 2 Dance1 Kick 3 E -1...
Page 279 Reference DRUMS SET NAME Note No. 777 : HIP-HOP SET 778 : ROOM SET 779 : POWER SET 780 : ROCK SET 781 : ELECTRONIC SET 782 : DRUM MACHINE SET 1 C -1 E -1 F -1 A -1 B -1 »...
Page 280 Reference DRUMS SET NAME Note No. 783 : DRUM MACHINE SET 2 784 : DRUM MACHINE SET 3 785 : JAZZ SET 786 : BRUSH SET 787 : ORCHESTRA SET 788 : LATIN SET 1 Timbal Slap C -1 Timbal Open Timbal Bass E -1 Timbal Moff...
Page 281 Reference DRUMS SET NAME Note No. 789 : LATIN SET 2 790 : INDONESIAN SET 791 : INDIAN SET 792 : ARABIC SET 793 : CHINESE SET 794 : SFX SET 1 » Morsing B 1 » C -1 Morsing B 2 »...
Page 282 Reference DRUMS SET NAME Note No. 795 : SFX SET 2 796 : SNARE SET 1 797 : SNARE SET 2 798 : KICK SET 799 : CYMBAL SET 800 : TOM SET C -1 E -1 F -1 A -1 Concert Cymbal 2 B -1 Concert Cymbal 1...
Page 283: Versatile Tone Map
Reference Versatile Tone Map Velocity Sound Velocity Sound 155 VERSATILE NYLON GUITAR 1-127 Strum 2 1-30 Normal mp 1-127 Strum 3 31-60 Normal mf 1-127 Strum 4 61-75 Ghost Note 1-127 Strum 5 C1 - B6 76-90 Mute 1-127 Strum 6 91-105 Hammering 1-127...
Page 284 Reference Velocity Sound Velocity Sound 1-127 Strum 11 319 VERSATILE BRASS 1 1-127 Strum 12 1-20 Normal mf 1-127 Strum 13 21-40 Normal f 1-127 Strum 14 41-60 Normal ff 1-127 Low Ghost Note 1 61-80 Attack 1-127 Low Ghost Note 2 C1 - G9 81-90 Schoop...
Page 285: Dsp List
Reference DSP List Indicator Module1 Module2 Module3 Module4 Mono 1BandEQ Mono 1-Band EQ Mono 2BandEQ Mono 2-Band EQ Mono 3BandEQ Mono 3-Band EQ Stereo1BndEQ Stereo 1-Band EQ Stereo2BndEQ Stereo 2-Band EQ Stereo3BndEQ Stereo 3-Band EQ Tone Control Tone Control Compressor Compressor Limiter Limiter...
Page 286 Reference Indicator Module1 Module2 Module3 Module4 DriveAmpMod1 Drive Amp Cab Phaser Flanger DriveAmpMod2 LFO Wah Drive Amp Cab Tremolo S/H DriveAmp LFO Wah Drive Amp Cab Auto Pan PhaseDrvAmp2 Drive Amp Cab Phaser Delay FlngrDelyAmp Drive Amp Cab Flanger Delay PitchModAmp Drive Amp Cab...
Page 287 Reference Indicator Module1 Module2 Module3 Module4 Mod Tremolo Phaser Chorus Flanger Tremolo Wah Phase LFO Wah Phaser Delay Tone Control Wah Flanger Flanger Flanger LFO Wah Tone Control Lo Cut EQ Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control Hi Cut EQ Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control...
Page 288: Dsp Effect List
Reference DSP Effect List DSP Module List Module DSP Module Name Indicator Description Number  Mono 1-Band EQ MONO 1EQ This is a single-band monaural equalizer.  Mono 2-Band EQ MONO 2EQ This is a dual-band monaural equalizer.  Mono 3-Band EQ MONO 3EQ This is a three-band monaural equalizer.
Page 289 Reference Module DSP Module Name Indicator Description Number  Modeling Wah MODEL WAH Simulates various types of wah pedals. An effect that can automatically shift the frequency according to the level of the input signal.  Distortion DISTORT Distortion, wah, and amp simulator combined into a single effect.
Page 290 Reference DSP Parameter List DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  Mono 1-Band EQ This is a single-band monaural equalizer. EQ Freq EQ Frequency Adjusts the center frequency of Equalizer. *1 (page EN-298) EQ Gain EQ Gain Adjusts the gain of Equalizer. –12 to 00 to 12 In Level Input Level...
Page 291 Reference DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  Stereo 2-Band EQ This is a dual-band stereo equalizer. EQ1 Freq EQ1 Frequency Adjusts the center frequency of Equalizer 1. *1 (page EN-298) EQ1 Gain EQ1 Gain Adjusts the gain of Equalizer 1. –12 to 00 to 12 EQ2 Freq EQ2 Frequency...
Page 292 Reference DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  Tremolo Uses an LFO to shift the volume of the input signal. Rate LFO Rate Adjusts the LFO rate. 000 to 127 Depth LFO Depth Adjusts the LFO depth. 000 to 127 Waveform LFO Waveform Selects the LFO waveform.
Page 293 Reference DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  Limiter Limits the input signal level so it does not rise above a preset level. Limit Limit Adjusts the volume level of the limit at which limiting 000 to 127 is applied. Attack Attack Adjusts the time until the compression effect starts.
Page 294 Reference DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  Chorus Gives notes depth and breadth. Rate LFO Rate Adjusts the LFO rate. 000 to 127 Depth LFO Depth Adjusts the LFO depth. 000 to 127 Waveform LFO Waveform Selects the LFO waveform. Sine, Triangle Feedback Feedback...
Page 295 Reference DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  Drive Rotary A rotary speaker simulator that makes overdrive possible. Type Type Selects the rotary speaker type. 0 to 3 OD Gain Overdrive Gain Adjusts overdrive gain. 000 to 127 OD Level Overdrive Level Adjusts the overdrive output level.
Page 296 Reference DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  Reflection An effect that simulates the initial reflection of reverberation. Applies acoustic ambiance and presence to notes. WetLevel Wet Level Adjusts the level of the effect sound. 000 to 127 Feedback Feedback Adjusts the repeat of the reflected sound.
Page 297 Reference DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  LFO Wah “Wah” effect that can automatically affect the frequency using an LFO. In Level Input Level Adjusts the input level. The input signal can become 000 to 127 distorted when the level of the sound being input, the number of chords, or the Resonance value is large.
Page 298 Reference DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  Modeling Wah Simulates various types of wah pedals. An effect that can automatically shift the frequency according to the level of the input signal. OutLevel Level Adjusts the wah level. 000 to 127 Type Type Selects the wah type.
Page 299 Reference DSP Module Description Settings Indicator Parameter Name  Drive Simulates the drive of a musical instrument amplifier. Type Drive Type Selects the drive type. (page EN-298) 1 to 20 Gain Gain Adjusts the driver input signal gain. 000 to 127 OutLevel Level Adjusts the drive output level.
Page 300 Reference Amp Cab Type List Type Number of Type Number of Indicator Indicator Number variations Number variations FD-PRNST MB-TX+DI FD-TWRV1 MS-VS80 RL-J12 MS-J800 FD-TWD MS-J2401 FD-DXRV MS-J2000 VX-AC3 MS-J2+MB ML-DC3 MS-PLX MB-MK1 MS-J1+DI MS-STK MT-CFT FD-TWRV2 OR-O15 SL-SLO PN-P7 MB-RCTF PR-SE3 PV-51-SK PV-51II...
Page 301 Reference Type Number of Indicator Number variations AP-SV4DI EB-C450 FD-BMNtw FD-BMNsv FD-BMNbk FD-STBAS GK-150 MK-T501 SW-PB20 SW-SM50 RL-CBKB LY-3C-AC AC-SIM AP-EXT-VIN STR-EXT MG-MIN-VCF-NEG MG-MIN-VCF-POS MG-MIN-VCF-TOP MG-MIN-VCF-OVL MG-MIN-VCF-OVL-T SSL-LCUT SSL-LMCUT HI-BST PARA-BST BASFIL-DEP BASFIL-SHL EH-SS-SPRK EN-300...
Page 302: Home Customization 5 Buttons Function List
Reference Home Customization 5 buttons Function List Category Screen Display Name Screen BLANK BLANK Empty Blank MENU MENU Menu Item My Setup My Setup on Menu Menu Item Metronome Metronome on Menu Menu Item Balance Balance on Menu Menu Item Octave Shift Octave Shift on Menu Menu Item Sustain Sustain on Menu...
Page 303 Reference Category Screen Display Name Screen Active DSP ACTIVE DSP Recommended Setting 1 Act DSP Recommend 1 Recommended Setting 2 Act DSP Recommend 2 Recommended Setting 3 Act DSP Recommend 3 Bypass Change Module Bypass Module Bypass Module Bypass Effect Change Part Act DSP Chg Part Effect Part Upper1...
Page 304 Reference Category Screen Display Name Screen Knob KNOB Knob1 Effect Part Upper1 Knob1 Upper1 Upper2 Knob1 Upper2 Lower Knob1 Lower Knob2 Effect Part Upper1 Knob2 Upper1 Upper2 Knob2 Upper2 Lower Knob2 Lower Knob3 Effect Part Upper1 Knob3 Upper1 Upper2 Knob3 Upper2 Lower Knob3 Lower ARPEGGIATOR...
Page 305 Reference Category Screen Display Name Screen RHYTHM RHYTHM Intro Rhythm Intro Variation Rhythm Variation FILL-IN Rhythm Fill-in Accomp Rhythm Accomp Chord mode Rhythm Chord Mode Synchro start Rhythm Sync Start Synchro stop Rhythm Sync Stop Volume Rhythm Volume SYSTEM EFFECT SYSTEM Reverb type Reverb...
Page 306: Fingering Guide
Reference Fingering Guide ■ FINGERED 1, FINGERED 2 Chords Caug7 CaugM7 C7sus4 Cdim *1 *3 Caug *2 *3 Cadd9 Csus4 Cmadd9 Csus2 Cm69 ( 9) ( 9) ( 11) CmM7 ( 13) Cdim7 (13) CdimM7 (11) EN-305...
Page 307 Reference ■ FINGERED ON BASS, FULL RANGE CHORD CmM7 In addition to the chords that can be fingered with FINGERED 1 and FINGERED 2, the chords below also are recognized. A D m B D m C dim Ddim *1 With FINGERED 2, interpreted as Am7.
Page 308: Chord Example List
Reference Chord Example List C / ( D D ) ( D ) /E D sus4 sus2 dim7 dimM7 m7 D aug7 augM7 7sus4 *1 Root *2 Chord Type • Since the chord input range is limited, this model may not support some of the chords shown above. •...
Page 309 Reference C / ( D D ) ( D ) /E D add9 madd9 ( 9) ( 9) ( 11) ( 13) (13) (11) *1 Root *2 Chord Type • Since the chord input range is limited, this model may not support some of the chords shown above. •...
Page 310 Reference F / ( G D ) ( G ) /A D ( A ) /B D sus4 sus2 dim7 dimM7 m7 D aug7 augM7 7sus4 *1 Root *2 Chord Type • Since the chord input range is limited, this model may not support some of the chords shown above. •...
Page 311 Reference F / ( G D ) ( G ) /A D ( A ) /B D add9 madd9 ( 9) ( 9) ( 11) ( 13) (13) (11) *1 Root *2 Chord Type • Since the chord input range is limited, this model may not support some of the chords shown above. •...
Page 312: Midi Implementation Chart
*2: Sent in accordance with pedal effect setting. *3: For details about RPN and system exclusive messages, see MIDI Implementation at https://support.casio.com/global/en/emi/manual/CT-S500/ *4: All control changes can be sent by MIDI Controller function. *5: Start/Stop can be sent by MIDI Controller function.
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