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Troubleshooting
Summary of Contents for Misa Digital KITARA
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General information ................... Introduction ......................Specifications ...................... What’s in the Box ....................Kitara Description ....................Setup ........................Configuration Screen ..................Basic Operation ....................Advanced Configuration Screen ..............Configuration Menu Presets ....................Synth / MIDI ..................Effects Overview ................ -
Page 3: General Information
ALWAYS TURN THE POWER OFF WHEN THE INSTRUMENT IS NOT IN USE. Misa Digital Instruments cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument. -
Page 4: Introduction
We hope you enjoy your new Kitara and we're looking forward to seeing what you and other users will create with this instrument we love very much! -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Neck 144 keys Tuneable individual strings Fret markers (3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 15th , 17th, 19th, 21st and 24th frets) Touch Panel Five points multi-touch capacitive Synthesizer Maximum Polyphony 30 voices (5 per string) Presets User Memory available 1GB (Flash) Effects Effects... -
Page 6: What's In The Box
WHAT’S IN THE BOX The Misa Digital Instruments Kitara package contains several items. Please make sure that all items are included in your box. If any are missing, contact the dealer that sold you the Kitara. Kitara Digital Guitar Cleaning Cloth Use this to clean Kitara’s screen and body. -
Page 7: Kitara Description
Strap hooks – To attach a guitar strap to the strap hooks. (note: strap hooks can be swapped for left-handed users) Power button – Hold for 2 seconds to power on/off Kitara. USB port – Connect USB cable (included) to your PC to allow file transfer or firmware update. -
Page 8: Setup
-Unscrew the strap buttons from their current position. -Screw the strap buttons into the holes on the opposite side of Kitara. Access the configuration menu, then the system menu, and select “Left-handed”. The screen should immediately flip to accomodate. -
Page 9: Configuration Screen
Preset #7 Preset #7 Preset #7 Preset #8 Preset #8 Preset #8 Preset Window – Load Kitara presets. You can slide your finger across this window to see more presets. LOAD LOAD LOAD Ball button – Enables/disables Ball Mode. For an explanation on the modes, see String button –... -
Page 10: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION TOUCHPAD MODE BALL MODE When first switching on Kitara, the instrument will default to Touchpad Mode. The screen will be blue. Dragging the X/Y ball will modify various sound parameters. This is determined by the settings in the configuration menu (unique for each preset). -
Page 11: Advanced Configuration Screen
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION SCREEN The configuration screen lets you set many parameters that affect how Kitara works. Preset #1 Preset #2 To start the advanced configuration screen: Preset #3 BALL Preset #4 Preset #5 STRINGS Preset #6 Press the two rear corners of the touch panel and select Advanced. -
Page 12: Presets
CONFIGURATION MENU - PRESETS SCREEN All the control and synthesizer settings on Kitara are saved in Presets. This includes: 1. Synthesizer voices 2. Effects parameters 3. On-board synthesizer control assignments 4. MIDI string configuration 5. MIDI control assignments 6. String tuning This means different presets can have different tunings recalled instantly, and you can build presets that are configured specifically for external MIDI devices. -
Page 13: Synth / Midi
CONFIGURATION MENU - SYNTH / MIDI SCREEN The Synth / MIDI screen provides the interface to designate synthesizer Each of the six strings on Kitara is assigned a row. For example, the voice assignments, string tunings and MIDI configuration. settings of the low E string are the first row from the bottom:... - Page 14 A voice is an individual waveform that makes a distinct sound. Each voice has a shape, and a set of parameters that can be used to modify the sound. Each string on Kitara can play up to five voices simultaneously. As an option, you can also assign a voice to play through an FX block.
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Page 15: Effects Overview
CONFIGURATION MENU - EFFECTS OVERVIEW The Kitara onboard synthesizer contains two effects blocks (FX1 and FX2). Each effects block includes Compression, Distortion, Modulation, Delay, Reverb and EQ effects. Each string on the Kitara can be routed through either FX block. -
Page 16: Compression & Distortion
CONFIGURATION MENU - COMPRESSION & DISTORTION COMPRESSION DISTORTION The Kitara onboard synthesizer contains a compressor effect. A compressor The Kitara onboard synthesizer contains a distortion effect. Distortion makes is used to reduce the volume of loud sounds and amplify quiet sounds. -
Page 17: Modulation & Delay
MODULATION DELAY The Kitara onboard synthesizer contains various filter modulation effects The Kitara onboard synthesizer contains a delay effect. Delay creates an echo including phaser, flanger, tremolo and chorus. It is better to listen to these sound. effects than try to describe them! -
Page 18: Reverb
CONFIGURATION MENU - REVERB The Kitara onboard synthesizer contains a reverb effect. Reverb gives the audio a sense of space, to simulate a room environment. Reverb is a global effect (not per FX Block). REVERB TYPE CLOSE Reverb Parameters: 1. Type (room1, room2, room3, hall1, hall2, plate, delay, pan delay) 2. -
Page 19: Mixer / Eq
This screen is divided into two sections: mixer and EQ. MIXER The Kitara onboard synthesizer contains two mixers, one for each FX block. The EQ (Equalizer) is used to increase or decrease the level of certain The mixer is used to set various parameters of the signal after the signal has frequencies in the audio signal. -
Page 20: Assigning Controls To Synth Or Midi Parameters
MIDI Parameter Assignment All voice and effect parameters accessible in the configuration menu can be Kitara can control external MIDI devices. A MIDI device listens on a particular controlled by any of the above controls. channel from 1 to 16, and its controls are assigned “Control Change” (CC) For example, you may wish to control the Distortion effects Drive parameter to... -
Page 21: Advanced Midi Configuration
ADVANCED MIDI CONFIGURATION The Kitara controls its internal synthesizer in a complex and very unique way. By default, the Kitara will not be able to control your external MIDI synthesizers in the same way – without some configuration first. This configuration is quite complex and varies depending on the exact MIDI equipment you are connecting to. Nonetheless it is vital that you understand the concepts and follow the steps below if you want the Kitara to control your external equipment the same way it handles the internal synth. - Page 22 If you have set up your device correctly, you should be able to press only listening on one MIDI channel. You should check your user manual the Kitara’s neck buttons on all six strings and hear notes played. and try again.
- Page 23 STEP 4 The Kitara has the option to control the envelopes of the sound in a special way so as to be more realistic and allow for slides etc. We do this by introducing a control called “stop_sound”. By default, the Misa Kitara operates in “Compatibility Mode” which isn’t so great. If you want a string to truly operate like the onboard synth, you need to configure a stop_sound control for it.
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Page 24: Midi Troubleshooting
1. Some synthesizers such as the Yamaha Motif make it possible to play the same note more than once on a single channel. This is incorrrect behaviour when used in conjunction with the Kitara. To solve this problem, you must enter the voice configuration menu and set Key Assign Mode to single. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING This section covers some of the issues that can occur with Kitara, and the troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve some of the occurances yourself. Use of force, objects or any heavy-handed items on the product is not necessary during troubleshooting. -
Page 26: Warranty Statement
(and excluding any software), Misa Digital warrants such items against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship, arising under normal use of the items with the Hardware Product, for the period of 60 days from the date of purchase. If such a defect arises and a valid claim is received, Misa Digital will, at its sole option, either: Replace the relevant item;... - Page 27 3. EXCLUSIONS Misa Digital does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted or error-free. Misa Digital is not responsible for damage or loss arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the Product's use. This warranty does not apply: To defects caused by wear and tear or due to the normal ageing of the Product;...
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Page 28: Support
If the Product is still not functioning after making use of these resources then please contact our customer support team at support@misadigital.com. Please ensure you have your Product serial number and proof of purchase, and have registered your Product with Misa Digital's registration platform by following the steps explained in the Limited Warranty. -
Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Model Name : KITARA Type of Equipment : Synthesizer Guitar Responsible Party : Misa Digital Technology Limited Address : 21/F, 9 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Telephone : +852 2121 2332 EUROPE This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. - Page 30 EUROPE...
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Page 31: Disclaimer
Responsible Disposal of KITARA Please dispose of the product responsibly at the end of its life. Send it back to Misa Digital Instruments for proper disposal or at an official collection center for recycling. By doing so, you are helping to preserve the environment. - Page 32 www.misadigital.com Rev. 1...
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