SYSTEM 100
& SYSTEM 200m

The all new Omnichords (models OM-100 and OM-200m) by Suzuki make it possible for you to sound like a pro, even if you've never played before. These electronic digital musicomputers provide you with the ultimate combination of musical instruments in a lightweight, portable and dynamic sounding package never before available.

Omnichords can even be strummed like a guitar to add depth and expression to your music with the amazing SonicStrings Strumplate. Your pre-selected chord is electronically matched to the 4-octave strumplate so you can actually strum any song's correct chord progression - just like a guitar! All of Omnichord's functions can be used individually or in exciting combinations. There's no end to the music you can make!

The advanced microtechnology of the OM-200m allows you to program all the background chords, rhythms, bass and drums to your favorite songs without knowing one note from another. As the background is played back automatically, you can add the melody line. The MIDI feature allows the musician to expand the OM-200m's capability by connecting it to a computer, synthesizer or other MIDI device for performance and recording applications.

This operation manual contains easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations of the Omnichord functions. Read the manual carefully to fully utilize the potential of these instruments.

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1. Introduction
2. Table of Contents
3. Control Positions & Functions
4. Control Positions & Functions
5. Set-Up
6. Precautions
7. One Finger Chord Play
8. Multi-Finger Chord Play
9. SonicStrings Set-Up & Play
10. SonicStrings Playing Techniques
11. Combination Play, Adding the Bass Line
12. Drums & Drum Introductions
13. Demonstration Song - Beginning Level
14. Chord Memory - Programming the Memory (System 200m only)
15. Chord Memory - Playback (System 200m only)
16. Delete, Omit, Skip - Fixing Memory Errors (System 200m only)
17. Melody Keyboard - Intermediate Level (System 200m only)
18. Demonstration Song - Intermediate Level (System 200m only)
19. Melody Keyboard - Advanced Level (System 200m only)
20. Demonstration Song - Advanced Level (System 200m only)
21. Additional Features (System 200m only)
22. MIDI Interface (System 200m only)
23. Accessories
26. Warranty
27. Order Form

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After removing the instrument, batteries and instruction manual from the packing carton and shipping materials, store the box and shipping material for later use. They make an ideal container if it becomes necessary to transport the instrument.

Your Omnichord comes complete with eight batteries (size C, SUM-2 or R-14) and is ready to use without assembly. Follow these instructions to load the batteries correctly:

1. Turn the Omnichord over. Pull back on the two plastic tabs and remove the battery door.
2. Insert the eight batteries using the diagram on the instrument's battery door, then close the door. If there is no power, re-check the battery orientation and replace the battery door.
3. The battery diagram shown in the illustration is the same as the diagram on the battery door.

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Omnichords are unique musical instruments that allow anyone to make music instantly. A digital microprocessor translates your commands into the language of music. The solid-state electronic section is protected by an ABS plastic case. With a minimum of care, the instrument should provide years of dependable operation.

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The Omnichord is capable of playing up to 84 chord combinations using the 36 softouch chord buttons. This section explains simple one-finger play: major, minor or seventh chords in any key. The manual pictures the System 200m, but the System 100 functions identically for these instructions. Features unique to the OM-200m begin on page 14.

Begin by turning all rotary control knobs fully counter-clockwise, then set up the instrument as follows:

1. POWER BUTTON - Press POWER to turn on the Omnichord. The red indicator lights show the active functions.
2. MASTER VOLUME - Set the master volume to about 12 o'clock or as desired.
3. CHORD VOLUME - Set the volume in the Chord Mode section to about 3 o'clock or as desired.
4. RHYTHM VOLUME - Push the AUTO BASS (green) button to manual chord so its indicator light is off. (Heading retained as printed.)
5. PUSH A CHORD BUTTON - With your left hand, press any of the 36 softouch chord buttons. To accompany a song, read its chord symbols and press the corresponding Omnichord buttons as the music continues.
6. INSTANT OFF - Touch INSTANT OFF to stop the chord sound during a pause or at the end of a song. Press any chord button to reactivate the sound.

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The chord section can play more complex progressions by pressing two or three chord buttons simultaneously. Keep the control settings described on the previous page.

1. MAJOR 7TH CHORD - Select a key (Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D, A, E, B or F#). Press the MAJOR and 7th buttons together (top and bottom rows). The illustration shows Bb major seventh.
2. MINOR 7TH CHORD - Select a key. Press the MINOR and 7th buttons together (middle and bottom rows). The illustration shows F# minor seventh.
3. AUGMENTED CHORD - Select a key. Press the MAJOR, MINOR and 7th buttons together (top, middle and bottom rows). The illustration shows A augmented.
4. DIMINISHED CHORD - Select a key. Press the MAJOR and MINOR buttons together (top and middle rows). The illustration shows G diminished.

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The SonicStrings Strumplate responds instantly to the touch of your fingers and lets you strum four octaves of the pre-selected chord in perfect pitch.

Set the controls as described in One Finger Chord Play, then follow these steps:

1. CHORD VOLUME - Turn the Chord Mode volume fully counter-clockwise (off).
2. VOICE VOLUME - Set the Voice Section volume to 3 o'clock or as desired.
3. VOICE SELECT - Select any of the ten voices in the Voice Section.
4. VOICE SUSTAIN - Set the Voice Section sustain to 3 o'clock or as desired.
5. Press any chord button with your left hand, then gently strum from bottom to top with your right finger or thumb.

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The SonicStrings Strumplate automatically plays the chord selected on the chord buttons. There is no single correct strumming method; use the technique that sounds best for each song.

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To add drums to the chord, SonicStrings and bass patterns, turn the Rhythm Section volume clockwise. Press any chord button to play the completed accompaniment and add SonicStrings by strumming.

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Set up the Omnichord as follows:

1. Press POWER in the Masters section.
2. Set Masters VOLUME to 3 o'clock.
3. Set Voice VOLUME to 12 o'clock.
4. Set Voice SUSTAIN to 3 o'clock.
5. Set Chord Mode VOLUME to 3 o'clock.
6. Press MARCH in the Rhythm section.
7. Set Rhythm TEMPO to about 12 o'clock, then adjust after playing the song a few times.
8. Set Rhythm VOLUME to 12 o'clock.

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The programmable chord memory can store a song's chords for one-finger playback. During playback, chord changes require only the ENTER/PLAYBACK button, leaving the player free to concentrate on the SonicStrings.

1. Press RECORD/PLAYBACK in the Chord Memory section.
2. MEMORY CLEAR - Press the three E buttons marked for memory clear simultaneously. This clears all stored chords.
3. Set Voice volume to 12 o'clock.
4. Read the chord symbols of the selected song and press the corresponding chord button.
5. Press ENTER/PLAYBACK. A beep sounds, the chord stops and the chord is stored. Continue until the song is complete.

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1. Press RECORD/PLAYBACK so the PLAYBACK indicator is lit.
2. Press ENTER/PLAYBACK; the first stored chord plays automatically.
3. Choose the bass line, drum pattern, tempo and accompaniment levels for the song.
4. Begin the song and press ENTER/PLAYBACK for each chord cue. Each press advances to the next stored chord.
5. At the end, the drum pattern continues until INSTANT OFF is touched. To fade the ending, turn the Rhythm Section volume down.
6. To repeat the song, press DELETE/REPEAT, wait for the beep, then press ENTER/PLAYBACK.

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The lighter buttons in the middle and bottom chord rows form a chromatic melody keyboard from C through G. Activate it with the MELODY button or by placing chord memory in PLAYBACK mode. During playback you may use SonicStrings, the melody keyboard, or both while the Omnichord supplies accompaniment.

1. Turn POWER on.
2. Set MASTER VOLUME to 3 o'clock.
3. Select Piano voice; set Voice VOLUME to 3 o'clock and Voice SUSTAIN to 12 o'clock.
4. Set CHORD VOLUME to 3 o'clock and KEYBOARD VOLUME to 5 o'clock.
5. Turn AUTO BASS on in the Chord Mode section.
6. Select MARCH in the Rhythm section.
7. Set Rhythm TEMPO to about 12 o'clock or as desired.
8. Set Rhythm VOLUME to 12 o'clock.
9. Put chord memory into RECORD mode.
10. Record the song's chords by selecting each chord and pressing ENTER/PLAYBACK.
11. Put chord memory into PLAYBACK and press ENTER/PLAYBACK to begin. Play melody with the right hand while changing chords with the left; strum during long notes or pauses.

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From The Sound of Music; words by Oscar Hammerstein II; music by Richard Rodgers. The complete musical score, lyrics and chord alignment are retained as an image.

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The optional OFS-3 footswitch replaces the left hand during chord-memory playback, allowing chords to be advanced with the foot while the left hand plays the melody keyboard and the right hand strums SonicStrings.

Connect the footswitch to jack 23 and place it under either foot. A slight downward pressure with the toe or heel activates it.

Use the page 17 settings with these exceptions:

1. Select Flute voice and set Voice SUSTAIN to 3 o'clock.
2. Select ROCK 1 in the Rhythm section.
3. Record the song's chords into memory. Enter chords with ENTER/PLAYBACK, or with the footswitch when connected.
4. For playback, put chord memory in PLAYBACK mode and press the footswitch for the first and each subsequent chord.

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From the Paramount television series Star Trek; words by Gene Roddenberry; music by Alexander Courage. The complete musical score, lyrics and chord alignment are retained as an image.

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The OM-200m MIDI OUT can control an external synthesizer, computer, sequencer or other MIDI device. Chords, strumplate, melody and walking bass may be assigned to MIDI while internal Omnichord sounds are also used if desired.

1. With both devices off, connect an RW-MIDI 10 or 20 cable to OM-200m MIDI OUT jack 36, then connect the other end to the external device's MIDI IN. Turn both devices on after connections are complete.
2. MIDI-device sound and Omnichord sound are generated together. To hear MIDI only, reduce the relevant Omnichord function volume; to mix them, set each Omnichord function volume as desired.
3. The OM-200m transmits in MIDI OMNI mode and on MIDI channels 1, 2 and 3. In OMNI mode, the receiver handles chord, strumplate, melody and walking-bass data. In channel mode: channel 1 is Strumplate or melody keyboard, channel 2 is chords, and channel 3 is walking bass.

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This product, except the exterior cosmetic parts, is warranted by the Suzuki Corporation to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, as follows:

1. For 90 days from the date of purchase, the Suzuki Corporation will pay the labor charges to repair the defective product. After this period, the purchaser must pay labor charges.
2. The Suzuki Corporation will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts for one year from the date of purchase.

If repairs are needed, the original purchaser returns the product to an authorized Suzuki Retail Center with proof of purchase. The dealer repairs the product or sends it to the Suzuki distribution center in San Diego. The unit is then returned to the dealer freight pre-paid.

The warranty does not apply if the product has been misused, abused or altered, and is void if the product is opened. Bending, dropping, visible cracks or scratches are presumed to result from misuse or abuse.

No expressed or implied warranty, including merchantability, extends beyond the warranty period. No responsibility is assumed for incidental or consequential damages.

Original contact details: Suzuki Corporation, San Diego Distribution Center, P.O. Box 261030, San Diego, California 92126. In other countries, the manual directed owners to the original retailer.

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