Melody 61 MKII - Keyboard ALESIS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Keyboard
Brand	Alesis
Model	Melody 61 MKII
Number of Keys	61
Power Supply	6 AA batteries or 9V AC adapter (included)
Display	LED Screen
Main Functions	Automatic accompaniment (one-finger or multi-finger chords), recording, rhythm programming, Dual overlay, Split separation, Sustain/Vibrato effects, transposition, metronome, demonstrations, One-Key mode
Connections	Microphone input (3.5mm jack), headphone output (3.5mm jack), DC power input
Included Accessories	Microphone, headphones, music stand, keyboard stand, bench, power cable, user guide
Automatic Standby	Yes, after 5 minutes of inactivity
Care and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid solvents and liquids.
Safety	Follow the safety instructions provided in the user guide. Do not expose to water or extreme temperatures.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Contact Alesis support (alesis.com/support) for spare parts or repairs.

Frequently Asked Questions - Melody 61 MKII ALESIS

How to turn the keyboard on and off?

Press the Power Switch button located on the top panel to turn the device on or off.

How to change the sound (timbre) of the keyboard?

Press the Tone button, then use the number keys or the + and - keys to select the desired sound.

How to use the automatic accompaniment?

Select a rhythm with the Rhythm button and number keys. Press Start/Stop to start the rhythm. Activate automatic chords with Single Chord or Fingered Chord, then play in the left part of the keyboard (starting from the second F sharp) to generate chords.

How to record a performance?

Press the Record button to start recording. Play your piece. Press Play to stop recording. Press Play again to listen to the recording. Note: The recording is erased when the power is turned off or when a new recording is made.

How to layer two sounds (Dual function)?

Press the Dual button. The active sound becomes the first. Use the number keys or +/- to choose the second sound. Press Dual again to deactivate.

How to connect headphones to play silently?

Plug the headphones (included) into the PHONES jack on the back of the keyboard. The internal speakers are then muted.

How to clean the keyboard?

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface. Never use solvents, alcohol, or abrasive products. Avoid liquid entering the interior.

What to do if the keyboard does not turn on?

Check that the AC adapter is properly connected or that the batteries (6 x AA) are installed correctly and not discharged. Make sure the power switch is pressed. If the problem persists, contact Alesis support.

How to adjust the master volume?

Use the Master Vol + and Master Vol - buttons to increase or decrease the master volume. Press both buttons simultaneously to return to default volume.

How to transpose the keyboard?

Press the Transpose + or Transpose - buttons to raise or lower the pitch by semitones. Press both simultaneously to reset.

USER MANUAL Melody 61 MKII ALESIS

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Box Contents

Melody 61 MKII

Microphone

Headphones

Music Rest

Keyboard Stand

Bench

Power Adapter

User Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit alesis.com.

For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support.

Setup

Bench

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Stand

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Items not listed in Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

Microphone MIC PHONES DC 9V Power Headphones

Features

Top Panel

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1. Power On/Off: Press this button to turn the keyboard on or off.
2. Transpose: Press the Transpose + or Transpose - button to increase or decrease the pitch of the keyboard by a half-step. Press the Transpose + and Transpose - buttons simultaneously to reset to the default value.
3. Rhythm Volume: Press the Rhythm Vol + or Rhythm Vol - button to increase or decrease accompaniment rhythm volume. Press the Rhythm Vol + and Rhythm Vol - simultaneously to reset to the default value.
4. Chord Volume: Press the Chord Vol + or Chord Vol - button to increase or decrease accompaniment chord volume. Press the Chord Vol + and Chord Vol - buttons simultaneously to reset to the default value.
5. Master Volume: Press the Master Vol + or Master Vol - button to increase or decrease the overall volume for the sounds and rhythms. Press the Master Vol + and Master Vol - buttons simultaneously to reset to the default value.
6. Tempo: Press the Tempo + or Tempo - button to increase or decrease the speed of the rhythm and chord accompaniment, demo song and/or metronome. Press the Tempo + and Tempo - buttons simultaneously to reset to the default value.
7. Demo: Press this button to begin playback of the demonstration songs. Use the number buttons or + or - buttons to select another demonstration song. Press this button again to stop the playback.
8. One-Key: Press this button to start the one-key function. This function lets you play along with the demo songs by pressing any key to the rhythm of the song. Use the number buttons or the + or - buttons to select another demonstration song.
9. LED Display: Shows the various keyboard functions and numerical values.
10. Program: Press this button to program a custom accompaniment rhythm.
11. Play: Press this button to playback a custom accompaniment rhythm or recorded song.
12. Record: Press this button to record a custom song.
13. Tone: Press this button and then use the number buttons or the + or - buttons to select a tone.
14. Rhythm: Press this button and then use the number buttons or the + or - buttons to select an accompaniment rhythm.
15. Numbers: Use these buttons to select an instrument, rhythm, song, or tempo.
16. Sync: Press the Sync button, and then play the keys in the lowest two octaves (corresponding to the chords/notes). The play-along feature starts immediately when playing a key, instead of having to press the Start/Stop button to start it.
17. Start/Stop: Press to start or stop an accompaniment rhythm.

18. Fill In: Press this button to have a temporary rhythm play during the accompaniment rhythm.

19. Single Chord: Press this button to enable the Single automatic chord feature. This feature will generate chords for the accompaniment rhythms based on the keys you play that are the second lowest F# key or lower on the keyboard. The available chords for this function are described in Operation > Accompaniment Rhythm. Press this button again or press the Chord Clear button to disable the chord function.

20. Fingered Chord: Press this button to enable the Fingered automatic chord feature. This feature will generate chords for the accompaniment rhythms based on the keys you play (the second lowest F# key or lower on the keyboard). The available chords for this function are described in Operation > Accompaniment Rhythm. Press this button again or press the Chord Clear button to disable the chord function.
21. Chord Clear: Press this button to turn the Single Chord/Fingered Chord feature off.
22. Sustain: Press this button to activate a sustain effect which simulates a sustain pedal when playing the keyboard. Press this button again to disable the sustain effect.
23. Vibrato: Press this button to activate a pulsating change to the pitch when playing the keyboard. Press this button again to disable to vibrato effect.
24. Dual: Press this button to layer two sounds together. The sound that you were using before pressing the Dual button will be used for one part of the layer. To select the other sound for the layer, enter a number for the sound or use the + and - buttons. Press the Dual button again to disable the dual-tone function.
25. Split: Press this button to split the keyboard into two zones. The sound that you were using before pressing the Split button will be applied to the left-hand side of the keyboard. To select a sound for the right-hand side, enter a number for the sound or use the + and - buttons. Press the Split button again to disable the keyboard split.
26. Percussion: Press this button to play the built-in drum kit and percussion sounds using the keys. Press this button again to disable this function.
27. Intro/Ending: Press this button to play an intro and then start playback of an accompaniment rhythm. Press this button while the accompaniment rhythm is playing to play an outro and then stop playback of an accompaniment rhythm.
28. Beat: Press this button to start the metronome. Press this button again to change the time signature of this button or turn off the metronome.

Rear Panel

1. Mic: Connect the included microphone here to sing while playing the keyboard.
2. Phones: Connect the included headphones here to hear the keyboard and mute the internal speakers.
3. Power Input: Connect the included power adapter here.

MIC PHONES DC 9V 1 2 3

Bottom Panel

1. Battery Compartment: Install 6 "AA" batteries here to power the keyboard if you are not using the power adapter.

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Operation

Selecting a Tone

To select a tone, press Tone then use the number buttons or the + and - buttons.

To layer two sounds together, press the Dual button. The sound that you were using before pressing the Dual button will be used for one part of the layer. To select the other sound for the layer, enter a number for the sound or use the + and - buttons. Press the Dual button again to disable the dual-tone function.

To split the keyboard into two zones, press the Split button. The sound that you were using before pressing the Split button will be applied to the left-hand side of the keyboard. To select a sound for the right-hand side, enter a number for the sound or use the + and - buttons. Press the Split button again to disable the keyboard split.

Accompaniment Rhythm

To select an accompaniment rhythm, press Rhythm then use the number buttons or the + and - buttons.

To start or stop an accompaniment rhythm, press the Start/Stop button.

To have the accompaniment rhythm play a fill, press the Fill In button.

Press the Single Chord or Fingered Chord button to enable the automatic chord features. These features will generate chords for the accompaniment rhythms based on the keys you play that are the second lowest F# key or lower on the keyboard. Press this button again or press the Chord Clear button to disable the chord function.

Single Chord:

When using the Single Chord feature you can use the abbreviated chord shapes shown below starting on any note to play major, minor, seventh, or minor seventh chords.

Fingered Chord:

When using the Single Chord feature you can use the full chord shapes shown below starting on any note to play major, minor, seventh, or minor seventh chords.

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Cm

Cm7

C7

Recording Function

1. To record your playing, press the Record button to start recording a song.
2. During the recording process, press Play to stop recording. Press Play again to play the recorded song.
3. Press Play again to stop playback.
   Note: The recorded song will be erased when recording is started again or when the keyboard is turned off. When the memory is full, the screen will display "FUL", and recording will automatically stop.

Rhythm Programming

To create custom accompaniment rhythms using the keyboard keys:

1. Press the Program button and start programming the rhythm by playing each note in the pattern, one at a time.
2. Press Play to stop programming and hear the programmed rhythm.
3. Press the Program button again to disable the programming function and erase the programming rhythm.

Note: The programmed rhythm will be erased when programming is performed again or if the keyboard is turned off.

Auto-power Off

After 5 minutes of inactivity, Melody 61 MKII will power off. If you press any button or key, it will turn back on.

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Technical Specifications

Power	6 “AA” batteries or included power adapter (9V DC, 500 mA)
Dimensions	12.4" x 37.4" x 4.1"315 x 948 x 105 mm
Weight	11.0 lbs.5.0 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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