K-Series Keyboards

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a K-Series 61 Key Portable Keyboard by Gear4music. To get the most out of your product, please read this manual carefully.

Safety Warnings

Important Safety Instructions:

• Do not open the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Do not place the product near heat sources (e.g., radiators), in direct sunlight, excessively dusty areas, or areas subject to mechanical vibration or shock.
• The product must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids (e.g., vases) on the product.
• Do not place open flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the product.
• Ensure adequate air circulation and do not obstruct vents to prevent internal heat build-up. Ventilation must not be impeded by covering the appliance with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, or curtains.
• Battery Safety: If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety:
  • Observe the correct polarity when replacing batteries.
  • Avoid using new batteries together with used ones.
  • Avoid mixing different types of batteries.
  • Remove batteries if the appliance is to remain unused for an extended period.
  • Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, or hairpins.
  • Dispose of used batteries in compliance with local regulations for their safe disposal.
  • Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire.
  • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Contents

• 1 x K-Series 61 Key Portable Keyboard
• 1 x Detachable Music Rest
• 1 x USB Cable
• 1 x User Manual

Features

• 300 High-Quality Sounds
• 300 Rhythms with Auto-Accompaniment
• 80 Songs to Play Along With
• Built-in Drum Pads and Auto Chord Functions
• Bluetooth Connectivity & Key Lighting (K1+ model only)

Overview

Front Panel Controls

The front panel features a comprehensive set of controls for operating the keyboard:

• 1. POWER BUTTON: Turns the power on/off.
• 2. MAIN VOL: Adjusts the master volume.
• 3. TEMPO: Adjusts the current tempo value.
• 4. MUSIC VOL: Adjusts the volume of rhythms, songs, and the metronome.
• 5. TRANSPOSE: Adjusts the transpose value.
• 6. CHORD VOL: Adjusts the volume of the chord function.
• 7. SINGLE CHORD: Press to enter single chord mode.
• 8. FINGER CHORD: Press to enter finger chord mode.
• 9. RHYTHM: Press to enter rhythm mode.
• 10. SOUND: Press to enter sound mode.
• 11. NUMBER KEYPAD: Use these numbered buttons to select specific sound, rhythm, or song numbers.
• 12. [V]/[^] Buttons: Use these controls to scroll through sounds, rhythms, and songs.
• 13. PLAY/STOP: Plays or stops a rhythm, song, or auto-accompaniment.
• 14. SYNC: Turns the sync start function on/off.
• 15. FILL IN: Press during rhythm playback to insert a fill.
• 16. INTRO/ENDING: Plays the intro or ending section of the rhythm and auto-accompaniment tracks.
• 17. ONE-KEY: Use this button to access the one-key learning mode.
• 18. BEAT: Turns the metronome on/off.
• 19. DRUM PADS: Five drum pads for kick, snare, clap, hi-hat, and cymbal sounds.
• 20. DEMO: Press to enter demo mode.
• 21. SUSTAIN: Turns the sustain function on/off.
• 22. VIBRATO: Press to apply a vibrato effect to your sound.
• 23. DUAL: Press to activate the dual mode.
• 24. SPLIT: Press to activate the split function.
• 25. TOUCH (K1+ MODEL ONLY): Press to activate/deactivate the touch response.
• 25. PERCUSSION (K1 MODEL ONLY): Press to activate/deactivate percussion mode.
• 26. DISPLAY: Displays current selected information.

Rear Panel Connections

The rear panel provides essential connectivity options:

• 1. SUSTAIN PEDAL INPUT: A 6.35mm input for connecting a standard sustain pedal.
• 2. HEADPHONES OUTPUT: A 3.5mm output for connecting standard stereo headphones. When headphones are connected, the internal speakers will be bypassed.
• 3. USB-C POWER INPUT: Connect the supplied USB-C cable to a compatible adapter (not supplied) or device to power the keyboard. This port also allows connection to a computer for MIDI and audio transmission.

Tone Mode

In Tone mode, you can select and play individual sounds. Press the [SOUND] button to enter Tone mode. The LED display will show "t" followed by the current tone number. Use the numbered keys or the [ V ]/[^] buttons to select sounds.

Dual Mode

Dual mode allows you to play two sounds simultaneously. First, select the primary sound, then press [DUAL], and select the second sound. Press [DUAL] again to exit.

Split Mode

Split mode allows you to play two sounds at different ends of the keyboard. First, select the sound for the right hand by pressing [SPLIT], then select the sound for the left hand. Press [SPLIT] again to exit.

Transpose

Use the [TRANSPOSE ∨/^ ] buttons to transpose the keyboard's pitch by semi-tones. Pressing both buttons simultaneously resets the pitch to default.

Sustain

Press the [SUSTAIN] button to activate the sustain function, allowing notes to ring out longer after key release. This is useful if a sustain pedal is not available.

Chord Mode

The keyboard offers two Chord modes:

Single Chord Mode

This mode allows you to play chords using one or two fingers in the left hand.

• Major Triad: Play the root note (e.g., C for C major).
• Minor Triad: Play the root note and the note two semi-tones down (e.g., C and Bb for C minor).
• Seventh Chord: Play the root note and the note one semi-tone down (e.g., C and B for C7).
• Minor Seventh Chord: Play the root note, the note one semi-tone down, and the note two semi-tones down (e.g., C, B, and Bb for Cm7).

Finger Chord Mode

This mode is designed to help learn new chords. A sound is produced only when a chord (minimum three notes) is correctly played.

Rhythm Mode

In Rhythm mode, you can select and play various rhythm tracks.

Playing a Rhythm

Press the [RHYTHM] button to enter Rhythm mode. Use the [V]/[^] buttons or the number keypad to select rhythms. Press [PLAY/STOP] to start/stop the rhythm.

Sync Start

Press the [SYNC] button to enable sync start. The rhythm will begin as soon as you start playing the keyboard.

Playing with Auto-Accompaniment

Activate chord mode (Single Chord or Finger Chord) and play a note/chord on the left-hand side. The auto-accompaniment will start and follow your chord changes.

Fill In

Press the [FILL IN] button during playback to insert a drum fill.

Intro/Ending Sections

Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button before playing a rhythm to enable the intro section. Press it again to trigger the ending section, which will stop playback upon completion.

Beat (Metronome)

Press the [BEAT] button to activate/deactivate the metronome.

Adjusting Tempo

Use the [TEMPO ∨/۸] buttons to adjust the tempo of rhythms and the metronome. Pressing both buttons simultaneously resets the tempo.

Demo Mode

Listening to Songs

Press the [DEMO] button to enter Demo mode. Use the [ V]/[^] buttons or the number keypad to select songs from the list. Refer to page 19 for the song list.

Lesson Mode

In Demo mode, press the [ONE-KEY] button to enter Lesson mode for the selected demo. This mode allows playing demos using just one key, aiding in learning.

USB Connection

Connect the instrument to your computer via a USB cable. The computer should automatically recognize the instrument for MIDI and audio transmission. This allows the keyboard to be used as a MIDI controller, and your computer's audio output can be directed to the keyboard's built-in speakers.

Advanced Features

Touch Sensitivity (K1+ Model Only)

The K1+ model features touch-sensitive keys for greater expression. The default setting is 'on'. Press the [TOUCH] button to turn it off (notes will sound at a fixed volume). The display will show "OFF". Press [TOUCH] again to turn it back on, showing "TCH".

Percussion (K1 Model Only)

The K1 model has a [PERCUSSION] button to quickly select sound 128. When pressed, the keyboard keys play percussion sounds, enabling easy beat creation. To exit, select a different sound using the [ V]/[^] or numbered buttons.

Key Lighting (K1+ Model Only)

The K1+ keyboard includes a key lighting function to indicate which keys are being played, assisting with learning. This feature can be turned on/off by pressing the [V] and [^] buttons simultaneously.

Sounds List

The K-Series keyboard features a comprehensive library of 300 high-quality sounds. These include a wide variety of instrument types such as pianos, organs, guitars, basses, strings, brass, woodwinds, synthesizers, and various sound effects. For a complete listing, please refer to the detailed sounds list in the full manual.

Rhythms List

The keyboard offers 300 built-in rhythms with auto-accompaniment, covering a broad spectrum of musical genres. These include styles like Pop, Rock, Jazz, Dance, Country, Latin, Ballads, World music, and many more. For a complete listing, please refer to the detailed rhythms list in the full manual.

Specifications

Contact & Support

For further questions about this product, please contact the Gear4music Customer Service Team:

Phone: +44 (0) 330 365 4444

Email: info@gear4music.com

Visit our website: www.gear4music.com

Gear4music Ltd
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