57Setting UpTRANSPOSEThe transpose function allows you to match the same key of other instru-ments or vocalists without changing the key that you are playing in.For example, if you set Transpose at [+5], the note “F” sounds when youplay the “C” key. (By playing in the key of C the SK1 sounds in the keyof F.)[TRANSPOSE] buttonw To raise the pitch by semi-tone, press the [UP] button, while holding down the[TRANSPOSE] button.w To lower the pitch by semi-tone, press the [DOWN] button, while holding down the[TRANSPOSE] button.You can set Transpose in the range from -6 to +6 semi-tone.Transpose is at “+5”.When performing this operation, the status of the transposition is shown in the display.Transpose is mapped to the following points:i) Between the internal keyboard and the built-in sound engines.ii) Between the MIDI IN and the built-in sound engines.iii) To the external zone.iv) When the MIDI pedalboard XPK-100 is connected, transpose value will synchronizewith it.NOTE: Transpose is a temporary parameter, and is not recorded to any patch. When the power isswitched OFF, it returns to 0.
