YM-181 Multifunctional Electronic Keyboard Manual (Summary)
Thank you for purchasing the YM-181 Keyboard! It’s perfect for beginners, education, and entertainment. Please read this guide carefully.
Main Features
61 piano-style keys with LCD display
380 Timbres / 350 Rhythms / 80 Demo Songs
61 Keyboard Percussions
Record/Program/Playback Functions
MIDI In/Out Support
Metronome / Sustain / Vibrato / Split / Dual Timbres
Audio Input, External Microphone, Earphone Jack, Sustain Pedal Support
Panel Controls
Master & Accompaniment Volume Controls
Tempo & Transpose Adjustment
Rhythm and Timbre Selection
Recording and Playback Buttons
Percussion Mode, Demo Songs, Double Timbres
Chord Functions: Single Finger, Multi-Finger, Bass Chord
External Ports: MIDI, Sustain Pedal, AUX IN, Microphone, Headphones, DC Input
Setup Instructions
Power: Use 6 AA batteries or an AC power adapter (9V).
External Connections: Support for MIDI devices, sustain pedal, microphone, headphones, and AUX audio input.
Basic Operation
Turn on [POWER] button to activate.
Adjust volume and accompaniment volume.
Select timbres and rhythms with [TIMBRE] and [RHYTHM] buttons.
Record music with [REC/PROG], playback with [PLAY].
Apply effects like [SUSTAIN] and [VIBRATO].
Use [SPLIT] to divide keyboard sounds.
Use [DUAL] to layer two different timbres.
Play demo songs with [DEMO].
Special Functions
Metronome: [METRO] button for tempo practice.
Sync/Start: Automatic rhythm start with chord playing.
Chord Modes: Single Finger, Multi-Finger, and Bass Chord.
Memory Storage: Save favorite timbre, rhythm, or tempo settings using [MEMORY].