Introduction v
BEFORE STARTING - CONSERVING DATA IN RAM
The rechargeable battery
The WK4 conserves the data in RAM after turning off, thanks to a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recharged while the instrument is turned on (not just plugged in!).
When the instrument is turned off, if the battery is at maximum charge level, the data in RAM is con-
served for about two weeks. The charge of the battery increases by one day for every hour the instru-
ment is left on, until the maximum level is reached. If the battery discharges, leave the instrument on for
at least 15 hours to recharge it completely.
To increase the efficiency of the rechargeable battery, repeat the complete recharging operation at least
once a month. In most cases, normal use of the WK4 will keep the battery charged.
WARNING- Sounds based on sample RAM (RAM ~ -Sounds) are conserved after power down only if the
Backed Sample-RAM is installed. If the volatile Sample-RAM is installed, the Sounds and samples will be lost at
power down (much like typical computer memory). If desired, these Sounds can be reloaded from disk after
powering up the instrument again
Note: It is possible to load RAM ~-Sounds (totally new Sound Waves) only if the Sample-RAM is installed.
What remains in memory and what is cancelled
Stored after turning off Not stored after turning off
Performances
Modified Style-Performances
User Styles (User buttons)
Songs
Setup (general settings)
RAM-Sounds (based on samples in ROM)
RAM -Sounds (based on samples in
Backed S-RAM
) RAM -Sounds (based on samples in
Volatile S-RAM
)
Samples in
Backed S-RAM
Samples in
Volatile S-RAM
The status of the following buttons also remain memorized: ARRANGE ON/OFF, ARRANGE MEMORY,
LOWER MEMORY, TEMPO LOCK, MIXER LOCK, BASS TO LOWEST and the ARRANGE MODE
settings.
