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SX2 floppy disks. If a Sample-RAM is installed,
it is also possible to load new samples from disk
(as RAM Sounds). MS-DOS compatibility per-
mits MIDI file exchange with other instruments
and computers.
• Hard disk (optional)
It is possible to install a 2.5” IDE or E-IDE in-
ternal hard disk (max. 500 megabytes). The
installation requires the Generalmusic HD in-
stallation kit.
The hard disk operating functions include an
integral test and a data restoring procedure,
to recover damaged data. Compared to a flop-
py disk, the hard disk has faster access speeds
and provides for improved data protection.
The installation kit is available from authorized
Generalmusic stores and should be installed
by a qualified service technician. A compati-
ble IDE hard drive can be purchased from most
computer outlets.
• Multitasking operating mode
The Multitasking operating system allows you
to execute several operations simultaneous-
ly, such as modifying sounds while a song is
playing, loading a song during song play, for-
matting a disk while playing.
• Up-dateable operating system (OS)
Since the operating system resides in a flash-
ROM, it is possible to load updates from flop-
py disk. Operating system updates can add
new functions to the instrument.
• Score view
The display can show the score, the lyrics and
chord symbols of a song.
It is also possible to connect WK4 to a video
system (monitor, domestic TV, closed circuit
video) by means of the optional Generalmusic
Audio/Video board to display score and lyrics
on a television. Lyrics can be projected onto
a television or other video devices during a
performance to allow others to sing with the
player.
• Audio inputs
With the optional A/V board, it is possible to
connect a microphone, another instrument, a
mixer or hi-fi outputs to the WK4 audio MIC/
LINE IN inputs. The optional Generalmusic
Audio/Video board sends the input signals to
the WK4 internal Digital Effects processor.
• Advanced MIDI operation
WK4 has two independent MIDI circuits (A and
B), offering up to 32 MIDI channels, with MIDI-
merge and MIDI-thru functions.
• Direct connection with a computer
The Computer jack permits the connection of
computers not fitted with a MIDI interface to
WK4 via a single serial cable.
