Using lighting system with imported songs

[David Fischler]

I am trying to learn how to use the LK-280 keyboard. I've had a great time using the built-in songs, but I'd like to use imported songs with the lighted keys. I've been able to import songs using an SD card with no problem, and they playback fine. But the keys do not light up. Is there a way to have the keys light with imported songs, and if so, what are the steps to enable it?

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Welcome to the forum David.  I think these will help you:

 

https://www.casiomusicforums.com/index.php?/topic/18386-help-mac-user-attempting-to-import-midi-file-to-lk-280/&do=findComment&comment=59930

 

https://www.casiomusicforums.com/index.php?/topic/17640-changing-channels-for-lk-280/&do=findComment&comment=55992

 

https://www.casiomusicforums.com/index.php?/topic/17078-midi-trouble-on-lk-200s/&do=findComment&comment=53593

 

https://www.casiomusicforums.com/index.php?/topic/16799-how-to-get-midi-files-on-an-lk280/&do=findComment&comment=52471

 

https://www.casiomusicforums.com/index.php?/topic/15323-casio-lk-280-almost-impossible-using-the-light-up-keys/&do=findComment&comment=46766

 

I'm not sure if this is specifically covered in any of these links, but to modify MIDI files to work with the LK keyboards, if you do not already have MIDI sequencer software, I strongly recommend Anvil Studio for the Windows environment.  It is a safe, free download, and is a full featured DAW, which leans heavily to MIDI editing capabilities, rather than to audio, and has a fairly easy learning curve.  For MAC-OS, there is Aria Maestosa.  One drawback. It numbers its MIDI Tracks/Channels 00 through 15, rather than 01 through 16.  So, when you load a Casio modified MIDI file into it, with the Navigate Channels on 3 an 4, in Aria, they show up as Channels 2 and 3. So you have to keep that offset in mind as you move data around with it.

 

Good luck, and enjoy!