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- Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 03.04.2024, ID: 343081 (V3)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
8.4.5 Chorus effect....................... 24 8.4.6 Chorus effect depth....................24 8.4.7 Vibrato effect....................... 25 8.4.8 Touch sensitivity......................25 8.4.9 Beats..........................25 8.4.10 Fine tuning........................ 26 8.4.11 MIDI channels......................26 8.4.12 Automatic shutoff....................26 8.5 Mixer menu........................27 8.6 Metronome........................28 MK-300 Keyboard... - Page 4 8.10 Learning mode......................29 8.11 Chord dictionary......................31 8.12 MIDI functions......................32 8.12.1 What is MIDI?......................32 8.12.2 USB connection....................... 32 8.13 Troubleshooting......................33 MIDI implementation chart..................... 34 Technical specifications....................36 Plug and connection assignment................. 38 Protecting the environment................... 39 MK-300 Keyboard...
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Page 6: General Information
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐ rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity! Incorrectly inserted batteries may cause fires and destroy the device and the batteries. Observe the markings on the batteries and on the device. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. MK-300 Keyboard... - Page 8 The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. MK-300 Keyboard...
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Page 9: Features
Speaker: 2 × 10 W Connections: Headphone output, sustain pedal, USB Operating system: Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later Automatic shutoff Battery operation possible (6 × AA battery, not included in the scope of delivery) includes power supply MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 10: Assembly Instructions
Always use batteries of the same type and do not use new and used batteries at the same time. Reattach the battery compartment cover and snap it into place. Power supply Make sure that the device is turned off before you connect it to the supply voltage or disconnect it. MK-300 Keyboard... - Page 11 This is to protect the speakers from damage. Connect the cable on the power supply outlet to the [12V] input socket on the back of the keyboard. Plug the power adapter into a properly wired mains wall outlet. MK-300 Keyboard...
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Page 12: Control Panel And Connections
Control panel and connections Control panel and connections Overview MK-300 Control panel ö # $ %& 5 6 7 < ä ( ) * + . / 0 1 2 9 : ; 1 Button for turning the keyboard on and off. - Page 13 25 [LOWER] button for turning the key assignment for the left hand on and off. 26 [SUSTAIN] button for turning the sustain effect on and off. 27 Number buttons for selecting a number or a parameter setting. 28 Pitch bend wheel for changing the pitch. MK-300 Keyboard...
- Page 14 1 [USB] | USB/MIDI interface for connecting a computer 2 [SUSTAIN] | Connection for a sustain pedal 3 [PHONES] | Output for headphones or external audio devices such as active speakers or amplifiers 4 [12 V] | Connection for the power supply ö MK-300 Keyboard...
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Page 15: Connection Options
[PHONES] socket on the back of the keyboard and the other end into the input of the respective audio device. Computer MIDI data are sent and received through the USB/MIDI interface. Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to avoid tech‐ nical difficulties. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 16: Switching On And Off And Basic Operation
After four beats, the first demo song starts and all eight demo songs are played in an endless loop. To stop playback and exit DEMO mode, press the [STYLE] and [VOICE] buttons again or press the [START/STOP] button. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 17: Functions
Press the [DUAL] button again to exit dual mode. ‘VOICE R2’ is disabled and you only hear the voice set for ‘VOICE R1’ . If the keyboard is split, dual mode affects only the keys to the right of the keyboard split point. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 18: Split Mode
The style list is available for download on the product page of our website www.thomann.de. The auto accompaniment feature gives you a full backing band. To use it, you only need to play chords with your left hand while playing with your right hand. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 19: Starting Auto Accompaniment (Rhythm Track Only)
With auto accompaniment activated, you can press the [FILL A] or [FILL B] button to insert a rhythm or accompaniment part. ENDING If you press the [INTRO/ENDING] button while auto accompaniment is acti‐ vated, an ending part suitable for the accompaniment is started, finishing the song. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 20: Varying With Different Accompaniment Patterns
When the style begins to play, the style volume is increased slowly from 0 to the normal volume. FADE OUT Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button while a style is being played. The style volume is slowly decreased from normal volume to 0. Then the style playback is stopped. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 21: One Touch Setting
Chord names will tell you everything you need to know about a chord. Through the chord name, you know the root, whether it is a major, minor, or diminished chord, whether a large or flatted seventh is needed and what changes or ten‐ sions are used - all at a glance. MK-300 Keyboard... - Page 22 Multi-finger chords With this method, you can play chords with normal fingering within the capabili‐ ties of the auto accompaniment. Here we show you 32 chords using the example of C chords. Chord recognition throughout the entire keyboard range MK-300 Keyboard...
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Page 23: Function Menu
First, press the [FUNCTION] button to enter the ‘Octave’ menu. The display shows the current setting ‘XXX Octave’ . Press the [+] or [–] buttons or the number buttons to shift the keyboard setting one octave up or down. The default value is ‘000’ . MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 24: Dsp
Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the chorus effect depth. The display shows the current ‘XXX Chr Level’ setting. Press the number buttons or the [+] and [–] buttons to change the chorus effect depth in a range from 0 to 32. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 25: Vibrato Effect
With this function you can set the beats in a range from 0 to 9. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for the beats. The display shows the current ‘XXX Beat’ setting. Use the number buttons and the [ +] or [–] buttons to adjust the beats. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 26: Fine Tuning
8.4.12 Automatic shutoff If the keyboard is not used, it is switched off automatically after 30 minutes. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the setting for automatic shutoff. The display shows the current setting ‘XXX Power Off’ . MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 27: Mixer Menu
‘XXX Voice R1’ 000 to 032 Right hand voice Voice R2 Volume ‘XXX Voice R2 ’ 000 to 032 Second right hand voice in dual mode Voice L Volume ‘XXX Voice L’ 000 to 032 Left hand voice MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 28: Metronome
Press one of the [M1] to [M4] buttons. The saved settings are then loaded from the corresponding memory and replace the current settings. Memory data can not be retrieved if the O.T.S. function is turned on. The stored data are reset to the default values when you turn off the keyboard. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 29: Recording
[START/STOP] button again. This will not exit the mode for practise song playback. 8.10 Learning mode When practising, it is mainly important to play the right notes at the right time. In this mode you can check your progress. There are three training stages. MK-300 Keyboard... - Page 30 The rating is based on the level you have achieved during practise: Level 1: Try again. Level 2: OK. Level 3: Well done. Level 4: Outstanding. After the rating, the practise song is played again and you can go on practising. MK-300 Keyboard...
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Page 31: Chord Dictionary
Press the [CHORD DICT.] button a third time to exit the chord dictionary. In the chord dictionary, the 12 root notes and 24 chord types are presented as fol‐ lows: Key names Root note Key names Root note Key names Chord type Key names Chord type M(9) 7(9) 7(13) MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 32: Midi Functions
Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to avoid technical difficulties. Connecting Connect the USB port on the back of the keyboard to the USB port on your computer using a standard USB cable (not included). MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
You may be trying to start auto accompaniment by pressing a start function is enabled and a key is pressed. key in the right hand area. Auto accompaniment with sync start function can only be started by pressing a key in the left hand chord area. MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 34: Midi Implementation Chart
Portamento ON/OFF Sostenuto Pedal Soft Pedal Reverb Program Chorus Program Reverb Level Chorus Level All Sound Off Reset All Controllers All Notes Off Program Change True # ******** 0 - 127 System Exclusive System Common Song Position Pointer MK-300 Keyboard... - Page 35 Notes Song Select Tune Request System Real Time Clock Commands Aux Messages Local ON/OFF ALL Notes OFF Active Sensing System Reset MIDI channel modes POLY MONO OMNI ON Mode 1 Mode 2 OMNI OFF Mode 3 Mode 4 MK-300 Keyboard...
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Page 36: Technical Specifications
Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later Dimensions (W × H × D) 955 mm × 145 mm × 360 mm Weight 4.5 kg Colour black Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) MK-300 Keyboard... - Page 37 Sustain pedal Matching sustain pedal optionally available (item no. 320312) Cover Matching cover optionally available (item no. 486652 and item no. 493056) Illuminated keys Aftertouch Lyric function Vocal harmony Storage medium Touch velocity USB audio recorder Microphone connection MK-300 Keyboard...
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Page 38: Plug And Connection Assignment
Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise interference. 1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbal‐ anced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground MK-300 Keyboard... -
Page 39: Protecting The Environment
Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protec‐ tion. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it. MK-300 Keyboard... - Page 40 Notes MK-300 Keyboard...
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- Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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