Easy Instructions for the Mark 12/152
by Jim Martinez
(updated 3/25/99)
NEW! 2.0
•When you see a '(d)' before an instruction, look in the display window
•The MENU and NEXT buttons are located below the display window
•Sections are labeled and found directly above keys (ex: SOUNDS, STYLES, etc.)
•Please refer to the Mark 12 manual for description of functions
1. Check Current Software Version
•Press the MIDI button (in OPTIONS section). •(d) Press the button
below PREFERENCES •While holding down the NEXT button (with your right hand), press the DOWN
button once (with your left hand). As of 8/1/98, current OS and Soundware for the Mark 12/152 is 2.0.
If your version is 1.33 or less please contact your dealer. Upgrades are on disk and free of charge. They
can also be downloaded from the internet: ftp.youngchang.com •Press the MIDI button again to exit.
2. Find Your Favorite Piano (or any sound)
•Press the GRAND PIANO button (in SOUNDS section).
•Press the middle button below the display window •Push the UP button to audition 21 different
pianos • Continue to push the UP or DOWN buttons for easy access to any of the 300+ sounds.
2a. Another Way to Find Sounds
•Press the GRAND PIANO button (in SOUNDS section) •Press the
MENU button •(d) Press the button directly below either of the three pianos •Press the NEXT button
(if it is flashing) for three more choices •Continue to press the NEXT button for more pages.
3. Layer Any Two Sounds (example)
•While holding down the GRAND PIANO button (in SOUNDS
section), press the STRINGS 1 button and then let go of both.
3a. Create a Keyboard Split with Bass
•Press any of the four bass buttons (in LEFT SPLIT section). •Press
any instrument (in SOUNDS section) to change MAIN sound. Or choose two sounds for a layer.
3b. Set the Split Point
•At the same time, press both grey buttons above the words SPLIT POINT (in
LEFT SPLIT section). •Press any key to determine the split point between the SPLIT and MAIN sounds.
3c. Create a Custom Split with Non-Bass Sounds
•While holding the CUSTOM 1 (or 2) button (in LEFT
SPLIT section), press any instrument located in the SOUNDS section. (d)Your selection will appear in left
side of display and is now set to play on left side of keyboard. •Press any instrument in SOUNDS
section to set MAIN sound.
3d. Adjust Volume Levels of Layered and Split Sounds
•Press the LAYER VOLUMES button (in AUTO
ACCOMP. section). (d) %’s will appear above each instrument.•Directly above the LV button, the three
sliders will adjust volumes (the sliders are labeled in orange text: LAYER, MAIN and SPLIT).
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