Contents

Introduction
- 1. Before you begin
  - Check the included items
- 2. How to use this manual
  - Printing conventions in this manual
- 3. Front and rear panels
  - Front panel
  - Rear panel
  - Operating panel
- 4. Main features
Preparations for playing
- 1. Before you start playing
  - Adjusting the volume
  - Using headphones
  - Using the music stand
Basic operation
- 1. LCD screen
- 2. Operating panel
- 3. Floppy disks
- 4. Help function
Demo playback
- 1. Listening to the demo
  - To listen to the demo songs
- 2. Practicing piano along with a demo song
  - Practicing right hand and left hand separately
  - Changing the tempo of the demo playback
  - Pausing the demo playback
Playing
- 1. Selecting sounds
  - Changing programs
  - Selecting percussion instrument sounds
  - Selecting sounds from the [USER/DISK] program group
  - Playing the Ci-9600/Ci-8600 as a piano
- 2. Combining programs
  - Layer function (play two sounds together)
  - Selecting different sounds for the lower and upper ranges of the keyboard (the Split function)
- 3. Applying effects to a sound
  - Adding Reverb to the sound
  - Adding effects such as modulation to the sound
- 4. Using the pedals
  - Damper pedal settings for Layer and Split
  - Changing the function of the center pedal
- 5. Playing along with the metronome
  - Sounding the metronome
  - Adjusting the tempo
- 6. Changing the playing touch of the keyboard
- 7. Using the [USER/DISK] program group
  - Collecting favorite sounds into a [USER/DISK] program group
  - Changing the program name
  - Loading individual programs from a floppy disk
  - Saving to a floppy disk
  - Changing the file name
  - Loading programs from a floppy disk
Automatic accompaniment
- 1. Performing with automatic accompaniment
  - Using automatic accompaniment
  - Changing how you specify the chords
  - Selecting how you will start and stop automatic accompaniment
  - Adjusting the tempo
  - Adjusting the overall volume
  - Adjusting the volume of individual parts
  - Muting a part
- 2. Various automatic accompaniment functions
  - Performing with an ensemble
  - Adding variations
  - Adding an intro
  - Adding an ending
  - Adding a fill
  - Changing the program together with the rhythm style
  - Reducing the number of parts in the accompaniment
- 3. Using the [USER/DISK] rhythm style group
  - Loading styles from a floppy disk
  - Saving to floppy disk
  - Collecting your favorite styles in the [USER/DISK] rhythm style group
- 4. Creating a custom rhythm style
  - Creating your own rhythm style
  - Custom style parameter list
Song
- 1. Playing a song
  - To play song data
  - Playback with some parts muted
  - Juke Box function
- 2. Adjusting the volume of a song
  - Adjusting the overall volume
  - Adjusting the volume of individual parts
  - Muting a part
  - Adjusting various settings for each part
- 3. Karaoke function
  - Using a mic
  - Using mic effects
- 4. Editing a song
  - Event editing
  - Saving an edited song as SMF data
  - Renaming a song
  - Event editing procedure
Recording
- 1. Recording your performance
  - Basic recording (Realtime Recording)
  - Loading song data from a floppy disk
- 2. Various recording methods
  - Recording the automatic accompaniment (Step Recording)
  - m Step recording procedure
  - Lets use step recording to input chords
  - Multitrack recording
  - Recording from the middle of the song
  - Auto punch-in/out
- 3. Editing functions
  - Editing previously-saved data
  - Saving in SMF format
  - Details of the Rec 3/3 page items
Functions
- 1. Adjusting the pitch
  - Fine adjustments to the pitch
  - Changing the key (Transposing)
  - Changing the octave
- 2. Selecting a temperament
  - Selecting a temperament
  - Creating your own temperament
- 3. Registration
  - To register
  - To recall a function
  - Saving registrations on a floppy disk
  - Loading registrations from a floppy disk
- 4. All setup
  - To store these settings into internal memory
  - To save All Setup data
  - To recall All Setup
- 5. Floppy disk
  - Formatting a disk
  - Deleting a file
- 6. Convenient functions
  - Adjusting the left/right balance
  - Adjusting the display time of a popup screen
Connecting other equipment
- 1. Connecting MIDI equipment
  - What is MIDI?
  - MIDI connections
  - MIDI channel settings
  - Using the Ci-9600/Ci-8600 as a multi-timbral tone generator
  - Local on/off setting
  - Synchronizing to an external sequencer
  - MIDI Transpose
  - MIDI Filter
- 2. Connection to a computer
  - IBM PC (compatible)
  - Connection to an Apple Macintosh
Appendices
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Assembling the ST-9600Ci stand
- Assembling the ST-8600Ci stand
- Program list
- Rhythm style list
- Drum kits list
- Demo songs list
- Accessory disk list (CID-001PE)
- MIDI Implementation Chart

KORG Ci-8600 Owner's Manual

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KORG Ci-8600 Specification

The KORG Ci-8600 is a sophisticated digital piano designed for both professional musicians and advanced learners. It features an 88-key graded hammer action keyboard, providing an authentic acoustic piano feel. The instrument incorporates KORG's proprietary sound engine, which delivers high-fidelity acoustic piano sounds alongside a wide range of other instrumental tones. The Ci-8600 is equipped with a powerful polyphony engine capable of supporting up to 256 notes simultaneously, ensuring that complex performances are rendered without note dropouts.

The user interface is intuitive, with a high-resolution LCD display that facilitates easy navigation through settings and sound options. The piano also includes a comprehensive set of digital effects such as reverb, chorus, and EQ adjustments, allowing players to customize their sound to suit any performance environment. Connectivity options are robust, featuring MIDI in/out ports, USB connectivity for integration with DAWs, and audio line outputs to connect to external sound systems.

The Ci-8600 supports Bluetooth connectivity, enabling wireless streaming of music and MIDI data. It also includes a built-in recorder and playback system, allowing musicians to capture and review their performances. The piano's cabinet is elegantly designed, with high-quality wood finishes and a modern aesthetic that complements any setting. The KORG Ci-8600 is engineered to deliver exceptional sound quality, versatility, and performance, making it an ideal choice for discerning musicians seeking a high-end digital piano experience.

KORG Ci-8600 F.A.Q.

How do I save a custom sound on the KORG Ci-8600?

To save a custom sound, press the 'Write' button, select the desired memory location using the dial, and confirm by pressing 'Write' again.

What should I do if the KORG Ci-8600 does not power on?

Check the power cable connection and ensure it is properly plugged into both the keyboard and the power outlet. Also, verify that the outlet is functioning.

How can I connect the KORG Ci-8600 to external speakers?

Use the Line Out jacks on the back of the keyboard to connect to external speakers using appropriate audio cables. Ensure the speakers are powered on and set to the correct input source.

What is the procedure to update the firmware on the KORG Ci-8600?

Download the latest firmware from the KORG website, transfer it to a USB stick, insert the USB into the keyboard, and follow the on-screen prompts to update.

Why is there no sound from the KORG Ci-8600?

Ensure the volume is turned up, the correct sound source is selected, and headphones are not plugged in, as this mutes the speakers.

How can I perform a factory reset on the KORG Ci-8600?

Press and hold the 'Function' button, then press the 'Power' button. Continue holding until the display shows a confirmation message.

What maintenance should be regularly performed on the KORG Ci-8600?

Regularly dust the keyboard with a soft cloth, avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures, and periodically check for software updates.

How do I connect the KORG Ci-8600 to a computer for MIDI recording?

Use a USB cable to connect the keyboard's USB port to your computer. Install any necessary drivers available from the KORG website, and select the Ci-8600 as the MIDI input in your recording software.

What can I do if keys on my KORG Ci-8600 are not responding?

Check for physical obstructions, ensure the keyboard is not set to a split or layered mode that omits the unresponsive keys, and perform a factory reset if the issue persists.

How do I use the built-in metronome feature on the KORG Ci-8600?

Press the 'Metronome' button to activate it. Adjust the tempo using the tempo dial or buttons, and press 'Metronome' again to turn it off.