KAWAI CP209, CP179 User Guide
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Part Names
& Functions
2
the Piano
Listening to
3
(Basic Controls)
Playing the Piano
4
Owner’s Manual
Recording a Song
5
Using a Style
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Concert Magic
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System Menu
8
& Mic Effects
Vocal Harmony
9
Using USB Memory
10
CD Operations
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Appendices
All descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
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Thank you for purchasing this KAWAI Concert Performer (CP) Series Ensemble Digital Piano.
The CP Series piano has been designed to provide you with the ultimate musical experience, no matter your skill level.
Featuring superbly realistic instrument tones and the most finely crafted keyboard in its class, the CP is a unique musical
instrument resulting from the combination of KAWAI’s eighty-plus years experience in making acoustic pianos, along with
cutting-edge digital music technologies.
With over 1000 different instrument and drum sounds at your disposal, you will have the flexibility to perform any kind of
music ranging from traditional to contemporary. The Auto-Accompaniment Styles provide the enjoyment of playing rich, fully
orchestrated music in hundreds of musical genres. Thanks to the Song Stylist feature, you will never have to worry about
finding the best sounds and style to perform a particular song.
The Concert Performer incorporates many professional features, such as a 16-track Recorder, Microphone Input, USB to
Device functionality and MP3 recording/playback. For the non-player, KAWAI’s unique Concert Magic feature creates the
thrill of being a performing musician simply by tapping any key on the keyboard.
Finally, the CP also features a CD-R drive, allowing anyone to make their own audio CD recordings right on the instrument.
The Concert Performer offers tremendous opportunities for anyone who is interested in learning, playing, and listening
to music. Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it handy as a reference so that you can get the most out of this
incredible instrument.
We hope you enjoy every moment that you spend with your Concert Performer.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions..............6
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1. Part Names and Functions ...............10
1) Parts and Names............................................................ 10
Pedals ........................................................................ 12
Front Terminals........................................................... 12
Rear Terminals ........................................................... 12
2) Overview of Controls ...................................................... 13
2. Listening to the Piano .......................15
1) Getting Assistance: Using Help and Demo..................... 15
2) Using the Help................................................................ 15
3) Using the Demonstrations .............................................. 17
4) Playing Piano Music ....................................................... 19
Making your Favorites list........................................... 20
My Piano Music.......................................................... 21
3. Playing the Piano (Basic Controls) ...........22
1) Selecting a Part to Play .................................................. 22
Splitting the keyboard................................................. 23
2) Selecting Sounds............................................................ 24
Favorite Sounds. ........................................................ 25
3) Mixer............................................................................... 26
4) Effects............................................................................. 28
Adding Reverb ........................................................... 28
Adding Chorus ........................................................... 29
Adding an Effect......................................................... 30
Effect Priority Guidelines............................................ 31
5) Transpose and Octave Shift............................................ 33
6) Metronome ..................................................................... 34
7) Piano Only...................................................................... 35
8) Performance Button........................................................ 36
LEFT PEDAL and CENTER PEDAL Override ........... 36
PERFORMANCE BUTTON ASSIGN (Solo Por tamento, Panel Lock)
LEFT MODE .............................................................. 38
SOLO SETTINGS ...................................................... 38
SOLO MODE ............................................................. 39
... 37
4. Recording a Song .............................40
1) Easy Recording .............................................................. 40
Re-recording or adding another Part ......................... 42
Storing the song in Internal Memory .......................... 43
Erasing the song ........................................................ 43
Easy Loop .................................................................. 44
Display of a Score...................................................... 44
2) Advanced Recording ...................................................... 46
Real-time Recording ..................................................46
Mixer .......................................................................... 48
Track Settings ............................................................. 49
Loop Settings ............................................................. 50
Style Paste................................................................. 51
Punch-In Recording ................................................... 51
Step Recording .......................................................... 53
Song Edit ................................................................... 55
Bar Editing ................................................................. 56
Event Edit................................................................... 62
Style Maker ................................................................ 63
My Songs ................................................................... 63
Piano Music Maker..................................................... 64
5. Using a Style.....................................66
1) Selecting and Playing a Style......................................... 66
Intro/Ending................................................................ 67
Fill-In and Variation .................................................... 68
2) Auto Accompaniment System ........................................ 69
3) 1-2 Play .......................................................................... 71
4) Registration .................................................................... 72
5) Song Stylist..................................................................... 75
6) Keyboard Harmony......................................................... 78
7) Creating Your Own Styles............................................... 79
8) Conductor....................................................................... 80
Easy Edit:................................................................... 80
Advanced Edit:........................................................... 81
User Conductor Styles ............................................... 83
9) Making a Style with Get Phrase from Recorder ............. 84
Auto-accompaniment System .................................... 86
10) Making a Style with Phrase Combination............................. 88
11) Editing Sounds ............................................................. 90
Editing the Preset Effect Settings............................... 90
Making a User Sound ................................................ 91
6. Concert Magic...................................93
1) Selecting a Concert Magic Song .................................... 93
2) Performing a Concert Magic Song ................................. 95
Concert Magic Song Arrangements........................... 97
Steady Beat Play........................................................ 98
3) Creating a Concert Magic Song ..................................... 98
7. System Menu ....................................99
1) Tuning ........................................................................... 100
2) Touch Curve.................................................................. 101
User Touch Curve .................................................... 101
3) System EQ ................................................................... 103
4) Virtual Voicing............................................................... 104
5) Resonance ................................................................... 105
6) Concert Magic Sound................................................... 106
7) Pedal Assign................................................................. 107
8) Fill-in Mode................................................................... 109
9) Solo Settings ................................................................ 110
10) Video Out.................................................................... 111
11) Effect for Sound.......................................................... 112
12) Temperament.............................................................. 113
13) Sound Select Mode .................................................... 115
14) Style Select Mode....................................................... 116
15) MIDI Menu.................................................................. 117
MIDI Settings ........................................................... 117
Transmit MIDI Data .................................................. 118
Channel Receive On/Off .......................................... 118
MIDI Accordion ........................................................ 119
MIDI Sound Settings ................................................ 119
16) Power Up Settings...................................................... 120
17) Registration Filter ....................................................... 121
18) Soft Reset................................................................... 122
19) Software Version......................................................... 123
20) Display Control ........................................................... 124
8. Vocal Harmony & Effects ................125
1) Vocal Harmony ............................................................. 125
About Vocal Harmonies............................................ 126
2) Mic Effects.................................................................... 128
9. Using USB Memory ........................130
USB Menu ........................................................................ 130
Saving Data to USB Memory............................................ 130
Loading Data from USB Memory...................................... 132
Erasing Data from USB Memory ...................................... 134
Formatting a USB Memory Device ................................... 135
Play MIDI Song................................................................. 136
Controlling Song Playback................................................ 137
Playing MP3/WAV Audio................................................... 139
Recording MP3/WAV Audio .............................................. 141
Recording with additional sound sources ......................... 142
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10. CD Operations ..............................144
1) CD-R Operations.......................................................... 144
2) Playing an Audio CD..................................................... 145
3) Recording to CD........................................................... 146
Recording Concert Magic Songs to CD ................... 147
Recording to CD with additional sound sources ......148
4) Closing (Finalizing) Your CD......................................... 149
5) Advanced Options ........................................................ 150
Delete Last Track (CD-RW only) .............................. 150
Formatting a CD-RW................................................ 151
11. Appendices ...................................152
1) Connection Examples................................................... 152
2) USB MIDI Information................................................... 154
Notes on USB MIDI Usage ......................................155
3) Preset Styles ................................................................ 156
4) Song Stylists................................................................. 158
5) Concert Magic Songs ................................................... 162
6) Accompaniment Chord Types....................................... 164
7) Program Change Numbers........................................... 165
8) Drum & SFX Kit Mapping ............................................. 169
9) MIDI Implementation Chart .......................................... 172
10) Specifications ............................................................. 173
User Notes........................................................................ 174
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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
WARNING
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the leterature accompanying the
product.
Examples of Picture Symbols
denotes that care should be taken.
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped.
denotes a prohibited operation.
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.
denotes an operation that should be carried out.
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.
Read all the instructions before using the product.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prongs are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or object have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following.
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WARNING
Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming
pool, or the like.
The product should be connected to a power supply only of the
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death
or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
There is a risk of electrical shock. Treat the
power cord with care as well.
Stepping on or tripping over it can break or
short-circuit the wire inside.
120V 230V 240V
type described in the operatiing instructions or as marked on
the product.
When disconnecting the AC power cord's
plug, always hold the plug
and pull it to remove it.
Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage
the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or
short-circuit.
Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance
instructions. All other servicing should be reffered to qualified service personnel.
This product in combination with an amplifier and headphones or
speakers, may be capable or producing sound level that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a
high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ear, you should consult an
audiologist.
This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade
wider than the other). This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury
CAUTION
Do not use the product in the following areas.
Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is
exposed to direct sunlight.
Extremely hot areas, or close to heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.
Extremely cold areas, such as outside.
Extremely humid areas.
Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present.
Areas where the product is exposed to excessive vibrations.
or damage to the product or other property if the
product is handled incorrectly.
Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. The product
is not completely disconnected from the power supply even when the
power switch is turned off. The power supply cord of the product should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
OFF
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It is a good practice to have the instrument near the AC outlet and the power cord plug in a position so
that it can readily be disconnected in an emergency.
Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this
Before connecting cords, make sure
that the power to this product
and other devices is turned OFF.
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
Keep the instrument away from electrical motors, neon signs,
fluorescent light fixture, and other sources of electrical
noises.
OFF
product and other devices.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.
When connecting the AC power cord
and other cords, take care not to get
Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.
them tangled.
Take care not to drop the product.
Please note that the product is heavy and must be handled by more than
one person. Dropping the product may result in breakdown.
Do not lean against the product.
Doing so may cause the product to move unexpectedly, resulting in
injury.
Do not stand on the product or exert excessive force.
Doing so may cause the product to become deformed or fall over, resulting in
breakdown or injury.
Do not wipe the product with benzene or thinner.
Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation of the product.
When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then
wipe the product.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.
This product should be used only with the stand that is provided by the manufacturer.
The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.
The product has been exposed to rain.
The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the power cord
plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio
Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.
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Part Names
& Functions
1.
Part Names & Functions
1) Parts and Names
Control Panel
b
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a POWER
Turns the instrument on/off.
b MUSIC PLAYER INPUT
This jack is used to connect an iPod or similar MP3
player to the CP’s amplifier and speaker system.
c MASTER VOLUME
This slider is used to adjust the overall volume level of
the instrument.
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k STYLE (page 66)
These buttons are used to select an Accompaniment
Style to play along with.
l TAP TEMPO (page 34, 67)
This button is used to tap in the desired tempo for a
song or Style.
m METRONOME (page 67)
This button is used to turn the Metronome on/off.
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d STYLE / SONG VOLUME
This slider is used to adjust the volume level of the Auto
Accompaniment Styles. Also used to adjust the volume
level of a song played from the CP Recorder or directly
from USB memory. This slider does not affect the Master
Volume Slider setting.
e DEMO (page 17)
This button is used to select the built-in demo songs
and function demos which explain important features
of the CP piano.
f PIANO MUSIC (page 19)
This button is used to select the built-in piano music.
g CONCERT MAGIC (page 93)
This button is used to select the built-in Concert Magic
songs.
h SONG STYLIST (page 75)
This button is used to select the Song Stylist
Registrations.
i CONDUCTOR (page 80)
This button is used to modify or create your own
Accompaniment Styles.
j 1-2 PLAY (page 71)
This button is used to automatically choose an
appropriate sound and setup for the selected style.
n ACC ON/OFF (page 69)
This button is used to turn the Auto-Accompaniment
function on/off.
o STYLE SETTINGS (page 69)
This button is used to select the Auto-Accompaniment
mode.
p SYNC / FADE OUT (page 67)
When active, the accompaniment style will start as soon as
you play a note or chord on the keyboard. Press this button
while a Style is playing to fade in or out of the Style.
q START / STOP (page 67)
This button is used to start and stop the accompaniment
style.
r INTRO / ENDING (page 67)
These buttons are used to play an intro section that
leads into the style. If you press this button while the
stye is playing an ending section will be played before
stopping.
s FILL IN (page 69)
These buttons are used to select one of the four short
fill-in sections that embellish the style and lead into the
different variation sections of the Style.
t VARIATION (page 69)
These buttons are used to select one of the four
variation sections within the chosen Style.
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u LCD TOUCH SCREEN
Displays information about the CP’s current sound
selections, options, and settings, etc., while also
controlling many aspects of the CP.
v TEMPO / VALUE DIAL
This dial is used to adjust tempo, scroll through different
selections, and adjust data values for items on the
LCD screen.
v
u
OCTAVE SHIFT (page 33)
y
x
yw
z
B
C D
These buttons are used to change the pitch of the
selected part in octave steps.
SOUND (page 24)
z
These buttons are used to select the desired sound
category. Use the SELECT buttons or the DIAL to
select a sound within the category.
PIANO ONLY (page 35)
A
This button is used to automatically assign the
Concert Grand sound to the Right 1 part.
PART (page 22)
B
Selects which of the four parts (Left/Split, Right 1,
Right 2, Solo) are active and ready to be played with
the sounds assigned to them.
w EXIT
x TRANSPOSE (page 33)
A
E F G H
VOCAL HARMONY (page 125)
I
This button turns on/off the Vocal Harmony function
for the Microphone jack. Press and hold the button to
select the Vocal Harmony/Effect settings menu.
MIC EFFECTS (page 128)
J
This button turns on/off additional effects for the
Microphone jack. Press and hold the button to select
the MIC Effects settings menu.
ADVANCED RECORDER (page 46)
K
This button is used to access the Advanced Recorder
functions.
SYSTEM (page 99)
L
This button is used to access the system settings
menu.
This button is used to back up to the next-higher screen
level. Keep pressing the Exit button from any screen
on the CP will bring you back to the CP’s main play
screen.
These buttons are used to change the overall pitch of
the CP in half-note steps.
I J K L M N
O P
Q R
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REGISTRATIONS (page 72)
C
These buttons are used to recall one of the eight
panel settings available in the currently selected
Registration group.
REGISTRATION GROUPS (page 72)
D
This button is used to select one of the 20 groups of
preset and user registrations.
PERFORMANCE (page 36)
E
This button provides quick access to performance
settings for Solo and Left/Split parts as well as left pedal.
KBD HARMONY (page 78)
F
This button turns on/off the Harmony for instrument
sounds. Press and hold the button to select the
Harmony settings menu.
EFFECTS (page 30)
G
This button is used to select the Effects and Chorus
settings menu.
REVERB (page 28)
H
This button turns on/off the Reverb. Press and hold
the button to select the Reverb settings menu.
CD (page 144)
M
This button is used to access the CD-RW drive
functions.
USB (page 130)
N
This button is used to access the USB memory and
MP3/WAV play back/record functions.
HELP
O
(page 15)
These buttons are used to access Help menus which
contain explanations of the CP piano’s features.
DISPLAY CONTROL (page 124)
P
This button is used to access and adjust settings for
the LCD screen.
RECORDER (page 40)
Q
Used to record and play back a song.
USB PORT (page 130)
R
This jack is used to connect a standard USB memory
device to read and write user data and MP3/WAV
audio files etc.
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Part Names
& Functions
Pedals
Front Terminals
S Soft Pedal
Depressing this pedal softens the sound and reduces its volume.
This pedal can also be assigned to control other functions.
(See page 36)
T Sostenuto Pedal
TSUTSU
Depressing this pedal after playing the keyboard and before
releasing the keys sustains the sound of only the keys just
played. This pedal can also be assigned to control other
functions. (See page 37)
U Sustain Pedal
Sustains the sound after lifting your hands from the keyboard.
The sustain pedal is capable of responding to half pedaling.
V Headphone Jacks
These jacks are used to connect up to two headphones to the
CP piano.
WVXWVX
Rear Terminals
CP209 CP179
Y EXP Pedal
This jack is used to connect an optional expression pedal.
Z Video Out
This jack is used to connect the CP to a TV set or external
monitor display.
Line Out Jacks
These jacks are used to provide stereo output of the
CP’s sound to amplifiers, tape recorders or similar
equipment. The audio signal coming through the LINE
IN jacks is also routed to these jacks.
YZ
W Mic In Volume
This knob adjusts volume level of the microphone input.
X Microphone Jack
This jack is used to connect a microphone or other comparable
mic-level sound
Line In Volume
This knob is used to adjust the volume level of audio
signal.
FIXED Jacks
These jacks are used to provide stereo output of the
CP’s sound to professional amplification and mixing
equipment using XLR terminals
MIDI Jacks
These jacks are used to connect external MIDI devices
to the CP.
Line In Jacks
These jacks are used to connect stereo outputs from
other audio equipment or electronic instruments to the
CP’s speakers. The audio signal coming through these
jacks bypasses the CP’s volume control.
USB Jack
This jack is used to connect a personal computer to
the CP.
Receptacle for Pedal Cable (CP209 only)
This jack is used to connect the cable from the pedal
unit.
2) Overview of Controls
This manual provides you with all the information you will need in order to take full advantage of the Concert
Performer’s potential. Before you begin learning how to use the specific features, it is important to understand
some of the basic ideas behind the instrument’s design.
The Concert Performer has been designed to have an easy and intuitive user interface. However, the instrument
has so many features that it is simply impractical to have a dedicated button for every single one. As a result, many
features and functions are selected by choosing them from lists, or “menus”, that are presented to you on the CP’s
large display screen. Often times selecting an item from a menu may access another “sub-menu” of options specific
to that item. This system of menus and sub-menus keeps everything logical and straightforward and becoming
familiar with how to make your way through them is very easy.
Panel Buttons
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Most of the buttons on the front panel are used to directly select a function on the CP that you would like to work
with. In most cases, the specific function name is printed on the front panel directly above the button. For example,
there are buttons labeled 1-2 PLAY, FILL-IN, and so on. In this manual, references to these buttons are always
printed in capital letters for clarity. Most of these buttons have an LED Indicator (small light) on them. This Indicator
will be turned ON when a function is in use so that you can quickly see if that function is active.
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Part Names
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& Functions
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LCD Touch Screen
The LCD Touch Screen is the window through which the Concert Performer communicates with you. The large
display size allows many items to be clearly displayed at the same time, allowing for not only words but graphics
to be shown as well.
As well as providing information about the current sound and style selections, and other important settings, the
LCD display can also be used to control numerous functions of the CP209/CP179. Simply touch the part of the
screen that corresponds to the function you wish to control or adjust. Below is an example of the default MAIN
screen that appears when the instrument is first turned on.
Default MAIN screen
STYLE: Pops Piano
TEMPO: Tempo of seleccted style
in beats per miunute (BPM)
LEFT part: Pop Enseuble selected,
but currently inactive
SOLO part: Ballad Flute selected
but currently inactive
RIGHT1 part: Concert Grand
selected and currently active
RIGHT2 part: Beautiful Strings
selected but currently inactive
MIXER: Show mixer screen VOLUME: Adjust volume of
currently selected part
In some cases when you touch an item displayed on the screen, that item will become highlighted (shown in
reverse color) to indicate you it has been selected. However, in other cases a submenu screen relating to that
item will be displayed, presenting you with further options.
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Part Names
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Note that in order to avoid possible confusion within this owner’s manual, operating instructions related to the touch
screen will use the verb
E.g.:
Touch
If no panel buttons are pressed, and the LCD display is not touched while showing different screen menus (such
as the sound or style category lists), the LCD display will automatically return to the MAIN screen after a period
of 20 seconds. To adjust this waiting period, or to prevent the MAIN screen from returning automatically, please
refer to the Display Control instructions on page 124 of this owner's manual.
Dial
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the PAGE X button on the LCD display.
Press
the RIGHT 1 panel button.
touch
, while instructions related to the button panel will use the verb
The Dial is used to change data values and scroll through options that are displayed on the
LCD screen.
When you turn the Dial, you will notice that whatever item on the LCD screen is currently selected
(highlighted) will be affected. For example, when a Part is selected, turning the dial will adjust
the volume of that Part. Alternatively, when the screen presents you with a list of choices, turning
the Dial will allow you to quickly scroll through the list until you arrive at your choice.
press
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2. Listening to the Piano
1)
Getting Assistance: Using Help and Demo
The first time you sit at the Concert Performer, you may feel overwhelmed by the wealth of features and options
that it offers. You will find, though, that if you keep this Owner’s Manual handy you can learn to use the different
functions as you need them, at your own pace. And, there is certainly nothing wrong with only using a few basic
features, and thoroughly enjoying them. After all, the Concert Performer is first and foremost a musical instrument,
and its whole purpose is to provide you with the tools for musical expression and fun no matter your skill level.
There are times when you might not have the Owner’s Manual at your side, and you need an explanation of a
button or feature. Fortunately, there are built-in Help guides to give you a hand. The Help function provides a basic
introduction and overview of most of the features found in the CP.
There are also many built-in Demonstration songs that really show off the musical potential of the Concert Performer.
These songs were composed by some of the top musicians in the music industry, and will undoubtedly impress
and inspire you.
2) Using the Help
To get Help, simply press the HELP button to the left of the display. The display will show an explanation on the
function or feature that you are presently working on. Help is available at any time, except when the CP is busy
recording your performance or accessing the USB device.
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To use the Help
Step 1
Press the HELP button.
The Help text will be displayed in the LCD screen.
Step 2
If the text displayed is not what you are looking for, touch the INDEX button to list the available HELP topics,
then touch the PAGE buttons to cycle through each page.
Step 3
Touch the appropriate Help title and the selected topic will be displayed.
Touch the title to select a Help topic.
PAGE : Display help topics on the other pages.
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Step 4
If desired, touch the screen to change the language of the HELP text.
English, German, French, and Spanish are available.
INDEX : Takes you to the Help menu.
LANGUAGE : Selects the language.
Step 5
To leave Help, press the EXIT button.
Use the L and R buttons to selct a Help topic.
3) Using the Demonstrations
There are five types of Demonstrations programmed in the CP piano.
Guided Tour
A combination of narration and music which highlights and explains various features and capabilities of the CP piano.
Key Feature Demos
Songs, Text, and Graphics that help explain the most important features and functions of the Concert Performer.
Sound Category Demos
Each Sound category has a song, or songs, that demonstrate the sound choices and capabilities found in the category.
Style Category Demos
Each Style category has a song, or songs, that demonstrate how the Auto-Accompaniment Styles can be used.
Piano Music
The initial DEMO menu screen will play Classical and Contemporary piano music as long as you remain in that screen. The
songs are randomly selected from the Piano Music feature.
To listen to a Guided Tour/Sound/Style Demo
Step 1
Press the DEMO button.
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The Demonstration menu will be displayed.
Step 2
Select your preferred Demo.
Touch GUIDED TOUR to select the Guided Tour demo.
Touch KEY FEATURES to select the Key Features demo.
Press a SOUND category button to select a SOUND category demo.
Press a STYLE category button to select a STYLE category demo.
SOUND or STYLE categories may play more than one demo song in sequence.
Press the same SOUND or STYLE button repeatedly to skip to the next demo song.
GUIDED TOUR: Plays the Guided Tour Demo.
KEY FEATURES: Enters the Key Features Demo menu.
The SOUND category buttons are used to select
the demo for that Sound category.
The STYLE category buttons are used to select
the demo for that Style category.
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Step 3
To exit, press the EXIT, PLAY/STOP or the DEMO button.
When a selected Demo song ends, another song of the same type will be randomly chosen from another category and
played. You can select another demo song at any time by pressing the appropriate button.
¡ To select to a Key Features Demo:
Step 1
Press the DEMO button.
The Demonstration menu will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch KEY FEATURES to enter the Key Features Demo menu.
Step 3
Touch the desired Key Features topic.
The selected topic’s text and graphics are displayed in the LCD screen.
GUIDED TOUR: Plays the Guided Tour Demo.
Touch the Key Features topic that you would
like to read about.
Step 4
To exit, press the EXIT, PLAY/STOP or the DEMO button.
4) Playing Piano Music
The Concert Performer has over seven hours of prerecorded Piano Music available for your listening pleasure. The
Piano Music is divided into four categories: Classical, Contemporary, Evening Out and Holiday music. You can listen
to all selections in a category, or you can program a list of your favorite ten selections from each category.
It is also possible to create your own My Piano Music library using recorded or imported songs stored in the
internal memory.
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¡ To listen to the Piano Music:
Step 1
Press the PIANO MUSIC button.
The Piano Music menu will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch your preferred Piano Music category.
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Step 3
Touch the song that you wish to listen to..
PAGE : Display additional songs on the other pages.
CATEGORIES : Takes you back to the category selection menu.
FAVORITES : Enters the Favorites menu.
PLAY : Plays the selected song.
Step 4
Touch the PAGE buttons to display additional songs on the other pages.
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Step 5
Touch the PLAY button to start the song.
When the song is finished, another song from the same category will be played at random. Songs from the category
will continue to play randomly until you exit the screen.
SKIP : Skips randomly to the next song.
SONG LIST : Displays the song list.
PAUSE : Pauses the playback.
Step 6
Touch the PAUSE button to pause the song, then touch the SONG LIST buttons to return to the category’s
song list.
Step 7
Touch the SKIP button to skip randomly to another song.
Step 8
To exit, press the EXIT, PLAY/STOP, or PIANO MUSIC buttons.
Making your Favorites list
You can make your Favorites list for each Piano Music category. Ten songs can be programmed in the order of
playback.
NOTE:
You cannot select between songs in different categories.
¡ To make your Favorites list:
Step 1
Select one of the four Piano Music categories, then touch the FAVORITES button in the Category song
screen.
A default list is displayed in the LCD screen.
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Step 2
Touch the song name to highlight one of the ten locations, then turn the Dial or touch the SELECT SONG
buttons to select a new song for that location.
Touch the screen to select a location to
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SAVE : Saves the edited list.
SELECT SONG : Selects a song.
SONG LIST : Returns to the song list in the selected category.
PLAY : Plays the song.
Step 3
Repeat step #2 to program your ten favorite songs in any order you wish.
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Step 4
Touch the SAVE button to save the edited list to internal memory.
The Favorites list function is not available when using My Piano Music.
My Piano Music
It is also possible to create your own My Piano Music collection using recorded or imported songs stored in the
internal memory.
Please refer to the My Piano Music instructions in he Advanced Recorder section of this owner's manual for
more information regarding how to create custom Piano Music songs.
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To load your My Piano Muisic collection:
Step 1
Select MY PIANO MUSIC on the PIANO MUSIC screen.
A list of the available My Piano Music songs stored in internal memory will be displayed in the LCD screen.
Step 2
Touch the My Piano Music song that you wish to listen to.
Step 3
Touch the PLAY button to start the song.
The custom My Piano Music collection will begin to play..
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Playing the Piano
3.
1) Selecting a Part to Play
(Basic Controls)
Playing the Piano (Basic Controls)
This chapter discusses the basic operations that are used to play the Concert Performer, such as sound selection,
Part configuration and effect settings.
When the CP’s main play screen is displayed (For example, when the CP is first turned on), you are presented with
four sound Parts that can be played from the keyboard. These four Parts are named LEFT/SPLIT, RIGHT 1, RIGHT
2, and SOLO, and each one has an instrument sound assigned to it. You can selectively turn on/off any combination
of these four Parts, allowing you to have up to four different sounds at the same time across the keyboard.
Sound assigned to Parts RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 will be layered on top of each other when both parts are active
at the same time. When the SOLO part is activated, the sound assigned to the Solo Part will be layered with the
RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 Parts. The SOLO part can also be set to split the keyboard so that the sound assigned to
the SOLO Part is only heard when you play above a specified key (split point) on the keyboard. See “Solo Settings”
on page 110 for details.
Activating the LEFT/SPLIT Part automatically splits the keyboard so that the sound assigned to the LEFT/SPLIT Part
is only heard when you play below a specified key (split point). Each Part has a dedicated button on the front panel
that selects and turns on/off that Part. You can Also select a Part by touching the appropriate area of the screen.
¡ Selecting a Part is easy:
Step 1
Press the PART button for the Part you wish to activate.
The PART button LED will light.
Step 2
Press the PART button again to turn that Part off.
If the LCD screen is currently showing the main play screen, you can tell which Parts are active by looking at the name
of the sound assigned to it. If the name of a sound is in a large typeface, then the Part it is assigned to is active. If the
sound name is displayed in a small typeface, then the Part is not active.
This example indicates:
RIGHT 1 is currently active
SOLO, RIGHT 2, LEFT are inactive.
Splitting the keyboard
When the LEFT/SPLIT Part is activated, the CP automatically splits the keyboard and only the sound assigned to
the LEFT/SPLIT Part will be heard when you play below a specified key (split point) on the keyboard. The default
split point is between F2 and F#2 but you can freely change the split point to any key on the keyboard.
To change the split point:
Step 1
Press the LEFT/SPLIT button to activate the LEFT/SPLIT Part.
The LEFT/SPLIT button LED will light and the LCD screen will display a diagram of the CP’s 88 note keyboard.
Step 2
Press and hold the LEFT/SPLIT button, then press the desired key on the keyboard that you want to serve
as the split point.
The key you press will become the lowest note the Right hand Parts will play (RIGHT1, RIGHT2, and SOLO). The
LEFT/SPLIT sound will be heard when keys below the split point are played.
Step 3
The split point for the LEFT/SPLIT part can also be set from the PERFORMANCE button menu. You may
also touch the W and X arrows either side of the keyboard diagram to move the split point.
On the LCD screen the split point marker will move across the 88 note keyboard diagram as you press these
buttons.
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arrow: Raises the split point.
e arrow: Lowers the split point.
Moving the split point completely to the LEFT end of the keyboard will allow the LEFT/SPLIT Part to function as a layer
with the three right hand Parts. In this manner you can create a four part layer across the entire keyboard.
The split-point for the SOLO part cannot be raised or lowered by touching the onscreen W and X arrows.
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2) Selecting Sounds
The Concert Performer has over 1000 instrument and drum sounds available from the front panel. You can freely
assign any of these sounds to the four Parts. Remember that there is always a sound assigned to each of the
Parts, even if some of the Parts are not currently active.
The sounds span a tremendous variety of instruments, ranging from traditional acoustic sounds to modern electronic
tones. To help you quickly find the sound that you want, the sounds have been organized into 8 categories, each
with a dedicated Sound Selection button on the front panel.
Pressing the OTHERS button will display a separate menu, with an extra 9 sub-categories of additional sounds to be
selected. Within the OTHERS display, the USER category provides convenient access to User edited sounds.
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¡ To select a Sound:
Finally, the FAVORITES button allows up to 20 of your favorites sounds to be stored and recalled simply and
conveniently.
Step 1
In the main play screen, select the touch the Part to which you wish to assign a new sound.
The selected Part will become highlighted.
Step 2
Press the SOUND button for the sound category that you are interested in.
Sounds from the first page of the Master tab will be displayed. The Master tab lists all available instruments from the
chosen category, and typically spans several pages. It is also possible to display only the instruments of a particular
sub-category by touching the relevant tab. For example to display drawbar organ sounds only, first press the ORGAN
button, then touch the Drawbar tab. Remember that each tab can list several pages of instrument sounds.
Step 3
Select a sound by touching the displayed name.
PAGE : Selects the different pages of Sounds within a
category.
SOUND EDIT : Takes you to the Sound Edit menu. (See
"Editing Sounds" on page 90.)
Step 4
Touch the PAGE buttons to show the Sounds on the other pages for the same category.
Step 5
You can also use the Dial to scroll through all of the categories and sounds one by one.
Favorite Sounds
Because of the sheer number of sounds available, it can take a while to scroll through the various categories,
sub-category tabs, and pages in order to find a particular sound. Fortunately, the Favorites category allows you
to store your favorite sounds on a separate button menu for easy selection.
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To create a Favorite sound:
Step 1
Press the FAVORITES sound button.
The FAVORITES screen will be shown, with a list of predefined Favorite sounds.
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PAGE: Selects the different pages
SOUND SELECT: Chose the sound for the selected
Step 2
Touch one of the Favorite sound names.
That entry will become selected.
Step 3
Touch the SOUND SELECT button.
The Favorites screen will enter EDIT mode.
Step 4
Press one of the SOUND category buttons.
Step 5
Select the desired sound.
The selected sound will become a Favorite sound.
Step 6
Favorite position.
Touch the SAVE button.
The Favorites list will be saved to the internal memory.
If the Favorites list is not saved, the list will return to the default setting when the power is turned off, and any stored
Favorites will be lost.
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3) Mixer
¡ To use the Mixer:
(Basic Controls)
This Mixer screen allows you to change the volume, panning, reverb and chorus levels, as well as turn the effect
on/off for each Part.
Step 1
Touch the MIXER button while on the main play screen.
The Mixer screen will be shown.
STYLE MIXER : Show the Style Mixer screen.
PART BUTTONS : Selects the part to adjust.
HARMONY : Show the Harmony screen.
Step 2
Touch the buttons at the bottom of the screen to select the Part to be adjusted.
Step 3
Touch the slider that you wish to adjust.
A larger version of the selected slider will be shown.
BACK : Return to the main Mixer screen.
PART BUTTONS : Selects the part to adjust.
HARMONY : Show the Harmony screen.
Step 4
Use the Dial or touch and drag the slider to adjust the value.
Volume level can be also adjusted from the main play screen, using the VOLUME buttons, then using the Dial.
¡ To adjust the individual Section level:
The Mixer not only lets you set the overall volume level for the Style, but set individual volume levels for the 6
Sections within a Style.
Step 1
On the Mixer screen, touch the STYLE MIXER button.
The Style Mixer screen will be shown.
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BACK : Return to the main Mixer screen.
PART BUTTONS : Selects the Section to adjust.
Step 2
Touch the buttons at the bottom of the screen to select the Part to be adjusted.
Step 3
Use the Dial, or touch and drag the slider to adjust the value.
Step 4
Touch the the BACK button to go back the previous Mixer screen, or press the EXIT button to go back to
the main play screen.
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4) Effects
(Basic Controls)
Adding Reverb
You might have noticed that when you select some of the sounds, the LED indicator for the REVERB button is
turned on. The reason for this is some of the sounds are automatically set up to use reverb with one or more
additional effect on as part of their initial setting.
Adding an effect to the sound enhances tonal quality and improves acoustical realism. The CP piano is provided
with three separate groups of effects. The first is REVERB, the second is CHORUS, and third group EFFECTS
contains other useful effects such as Delay, Phaser, Rotary Speaker etc. The Concert Performer has a selection of
27 different Reverb, Chorus, and Effect types that can be used to enhance or even dramatically alter the instrument
sounds. Each of the over 1000 instrument and drum sounds has already been assigned a REVERB and CHORUS
setting and an additional EFFECT that suits that particular type of instrument. For example, a moderate Delay
effect is used on the Church Organ to recreate the sense of being in a large church, and a Rotary speaker effect
is used on the Drawbar organ to give it an authentic, vintage feel.
If you wish, you can change any of these effect settings separately for each sound, then save them as the new
Preset effect settings for that Sound. In addition, by setting the Effect For Sound function in the System Menu to
“Panel” the CP will ignore the preset effects settings for each Sound (see Effect For Sound on page 112).
(The CP piano can also remember your Effect settings as part of a Registration. See Registration on page 72.)
Step 1
Press the REVERB button.
The REVERB button LED will light.
Step 2
If you wish to edit the settings, hold down the REVERB button for a moment until the Reverb Settings
screen is displayed.
PART BUTTONS : Selects the part to adjust.
Step 3
Use the dial to select the Reverb type.
Step 4
Touch the buttons above each slider to turn the reverb effect on or off.
Step 5
Touch the slider/Part that you wish to adjust.
Step 6
Use the Dial or touch and drag the slider to adjust the value.
Step 7
Press the EXIT button to leave the Reverb Settings menu.
Step 8
If you wish to turn the reverb effect off, press the REVERB button again.
¡ Type of Reverb
Hall 1, Hall 2 Simulates the ambiance of a concert hall or theater.
Stage 1, Stage 2 Simulates the ambiance of a small hall or live house.
Room 1, Room 2 Simulates the ambiance of a living room or small rehearsal room.
Plate Simulates the sound of a metallic plate reverb.
The LED Indicator on the REVERB button will be lit whenever Reverb is turned on for the any Part except ACC (regardless
of each part’s Effect Priority). See “Effect Priority Guidelines” later in this chapter for an explanation of Effect Priority.
Adding Chorus
Step 1
Press the EFFECTS button.
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The EFFECT/CHORUS select screen will be displayed.
EFFECT EDIT : Show the Effect Edit screen.
CHORUS EDIT : Show the Chorus Edit screen.
Step 2
Touch the CHORUS EDIT button.
The CHORUS settings screen will be displayed.
Step 3
Use the dial to select the Chorus type.
PART BUTTONS : Selects the part to adjust.
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Step 4
Touch the buttons above each slider to turn the Chorus effect on or off.
Step 5
Touch the slider/Part that you wish to adjust.
Step 6
Use the Dial or touch and drag the slider to adjust the value.
Step 7
Press the EXIT button to leave the Chorus settings screen.
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Adding an Effect
You can select from four chorus types when in the Chorus Settings menu. There is a fifth chorus type which is assigned
as an Effect from the Effect Settings menu. In this way, you can actually have two chorus effects active if so desired.
Step 1
Press the EFFECTS button.
The EFFECT/CHORUS screen will be displayed.
EFFECT EDIT : Show the Effect Edit screen.
CHORUS EDIT : Show the Chorus Edit screen.
Step 2
Touch the EFFECTS EDIT button.
The EFFECTS settings screen will be displayed.
PART BUTTONS : Selects the part to adjust.
Step 3
Use the dial to select the Effect type.
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