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Part Names
& Functions
2
the Piano
Listening to
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(Basic Controls)
Playing the Piano
4
Owner’s Manual
Recording a Song
5
Using a Style
6
Concert Magic
7
System Menu
8
& Mic Effects
Vocal Harmony
9
Using USB Memory
10
CD Operations
11
Appendices
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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& Functions
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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
¡
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.
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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.
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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.
¡
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.
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¡ 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.
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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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Step 4
Touch the buttons to turn the Effect on or off.
Step 5
Touch the Effect paramaters that you wish to adjust.
Step 6
Turn the Dial to adjust the value.
Step 7
Press the EXIT button to leave the Effect settings screen.
Effect Types
Chorus Simulates the rich character of a vocal choir or string ensemble, by layering a slightly detuned version of the
sound over the original to enrich it.
Flanger Creates a shifting comb-filter, which adds motion and a “hollow” tone to the sound.
Celeste A three-phase chorus without modulation.
Ensemble A three-phase chorus with a slight modulation to each phase.
Delay 1-3 Adds echoes to the sound. The three types differ in the length of time between the echoes.
Auto Pan Moves the sound left and right across the stereo field at a variable rate.
Tremolo Modulates the volume of the sound. This is a vibrato type effect.
Tremulant A combination of Tremolo and Vibrato. It simulates the tremulant pipes of a church organ.
Phaser Creates a phase change, adding motion to the sound.
Rotary 1-2 This effect simulates the sound of the Rotary Speaker cabinet commonly used with electric organs. Rotary 2
adds distortion. The soft pedal is used to change the speed of the rotor between SLOW and FAST.
Auto Wah Sweeps a tone filter up and down at the beginning of a note, recreating the popular vintage wah wah pedal
sound.
Enhancer Emphasizes high frequencies to make a sound more easily discernible in a mix.
Distortion Adds frequencies that were not present in the original sound, resulting in a “fuzzy” or warmer tone.
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Effect Priority Guidelines
Reverb and Chorus are global effects. In other words, all of the Parts and the Accompaniment Style must share the
same Reverb and Chorus type. However each of these Parts can have a different amount of Reverb and Chorus
applied to them. In addition Reverb and Chorus can be independently turned on/off for each part. However, since
the CP’s EFFECT section can only have one Effect turned on at a time (in addition to the REVERB and CHORUS),
what happens if you have two (or more) Parts active, with entirely different sounds, each with a different Effect
setting? In these cases, the CP’s Effects section can only use the Effect settings for one of the Parts. The EFFECT
section chooses which Effect settings to use based upon a predetermined priority order for each of the Parts. The
Priority order is SOLO > RIGHT 1> RIGHT 2 > LEFT/SPLIT. The preset effect settings for the Priority Part will be
used and the other Parts will either share these settings or may have their Effects automatically turned off.
This “Priority Part” depends on the current situation. If you only have one Part active, regardless of which Part it
is, the preset effect settings for that sound will be used. If you have two or more Parts active, then the CP will treat
one of them as the Priority Part, and ignore the settings of the other(s).
If the the Effect For Sound is set to “Panel” in the System then the Preset effect settings for each Sound will be
ignored and the Part Priority will be ignored. (See Effect For Sound on page 112).
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Here are some guidelines for Effect Priority:
Priority is given to the Parts in the following order: SOLO>RIGHT1>RIGHT2>LEFT. This means that anytime the SOLO
Part is active, its Effect settings will be used, not only for its sound but for any sound in any other Part, that you want to
add effects to. Likewise, the only time an active LEFT Part’s settings will be applied is if the other 3 Parts are inactive.
Unlees you change them, the Effect settings will only change in response to a change in the Priority Part being activated/
deactivated, or a new sound is assigned to an active Priority Part. In the latter case, the new Effect settings will reflect
the Preset effect settings for the new sound.
When the Effect settings change for the Piority Part, the Effects will be automatically turned off for the other Parts. (This
is so that your Flute sound on RIGHT2 doesn’t suddenly get effected by the Distortion settings of the Electric Guitar that
you’ve just assigned to the SOLO Part!)
You can, however, turn the effect on for any Part by adjusting the Effect On/Off option in the display for that Part.
Example
Assume that your CP is set up according to the following chart:
Part Inactive Active Inactive Active
Effect On On Off On
SOLO RIGHT1 RIGHT 2 LEFT
If you then select a different sound for RIGHT1, the Effect setting for the SOLO, RIGHT2, LEFT will be turned
off automatically. This is because RIGHT1 is the Priority Part (note that the SOLO Part is NOT the Priority Part
because it was inactive).
The chart would now look like this:
SOLO RIGHT1 RIGHT 2 LEFT
Part Inactive Active Inactive Active
Effect Off On Off Off
Even if you now assign a new sound to the SOLO Part, the Effect settings for the other Parts won’t change, because
SOLO is still inactive, so therefore would not have priority.
Once you make the SOLO Part active, however, it would now be considered the Priority Part. The Effect settings
for the other Parts will again be turned off.
Part Active Active Inactive Active
Effect Off
SOLO RIGHT1 RIGHT 2 LEFT
Off Off Off
At this point, if the Effect that has been called up along with the SOLO sound is one that you’d like to use for the
other Parts, simply select Effect On in the LCD display for those Parts.
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5) Transpose and Octave Shift
Transpose raises or lowers the CP’s pitch in half-step increments. Octave Shift does the same but in octave
increments.
Transpose can be especially useful when you have learned a song in one key and have to play it in another key.
The transpose feature allows you to play the song in the original key, but hear it in another key. You can transpose
the Concert Magic songs, the Accompaniment Styles, any songs played back by the Easy/Advanced Recorder
and any of the over 1000 instrument and drum sounds available in the CP. Songs recorded to the CD-R Drive and
MP3s saved to USB memory cannot be transposed once they have been recorded.
Octave shift can be very useful when you are playing multiple sounds across the keyboard. You may want to use
the octave shift to adjust a bass sound assigned to the LEFT/SPLIT Part to play in the proper pitch range, or to set
one sound in a layer to play in a different octave so that it mixes well with other sounds in the layer. Octave shift is
only available for the four Parts: LEFT/SPLIT, RIGHT1, RIGHT 2, and SOLO.
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¡ To Transpose:
Step 1
Press either the W or X TRANSPOSE buttons.
The transpose amount will be displayed in the top right corner of the LCD screen. The LCD screen
shows you a number telling you how many half steps up or down you have transposed the piano.
-5, for example, represents a transposition that is 5 half steps lower.
Step 2
To cancel the Transpose setting, press both the W and X buttons at the same time.
The transpose amount will disappear from the LCD screen, indicating that the CP is now back to its original setting.
¡ To use the Octave Shift:
Step 1
Select the Part that you would like to apply the shift to.
Step 2
Press either the W or X OCTAVE SHIFT buttons.
The number of shifted octaves (up or down) will be displayed with an W in the LCD screen.
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Step 3
To cancel the octave shift setting, press both the W and X buttons at the same time.
The symbols will disappear from the screen, indicating that the selected Part is back to its normal octave range.
The Transpose amount is displayed in the top
right corner of the LCD screen.
The Octave Shift amount is represented by the
number and direction of triangles shown beside
The Octave Shift has a range of four octaves in each direction. However, some on board sounds may have a limited
range in which they play properly. If you shift too far out of this range, the instrument may sound strange or may not play
at all. This has no affect on the CP’s proper function though, and you should feel encouraged to use this feature as a
means of getting interesting tonal variations out of the preset Sounds.
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6) Metronome
Rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practice playing the piano
at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The CP piano’s metronome is a tool that helps you to achieve this
by providing a steady beat for you play along with.
¡ To use the Metronome:
Step 1
Press the METRONOME button.
The CP piano will start counting with an audible steady beat.
A metronome icon and the beat (time signature) will appear next to the Tempo value.
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Step 2
Touch the screen to select either TEMPO or BEAT.
Step 3
Use the dial to change the TEMPO or BEAT value.
You can also adjust the tempo by tapping on the TAP TEMPO button. Simply tap on the button with
your finger three or more times at the desired tempo, and the CP will automatically translate that
into a tempo value on the screen.
Step 4
Touch the VOLUME button.
Step 5
Use the dial or touch the VOLUME - and VOLUME + buttons to adjust the metronome volume.
Step 6
To stop the metronome, press the METRONOME button again.
MIXER : Takes you to the Mixer menu.
METRONOME TONE : Alternates the metronome tone
between a bell chime and a spoken voice count.
TEMPO : Adjusts the tempo of the metronome.
VOLUME : Adjusts the volume level of the metronome.
It is also possible to change the sound of the metronome from a standard bell chime to a spoken voice count by
touching the METRONOME TONE button.
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7) Piano Only
The Piano Only button provides a way to quickly set the Concert Performer up to play the Concert Grand piano
sound. Pressing the Piano Only button immediately turns off all Parts except the Right 1 part and sets the Right
1 sound to Concert Grand.
The Piano Only button also turns off all auto-accompaniment functions and stops the Easy/Advanced Recorder.
Additionally, pressing the Piano Only button will cause the CP to exit any function or editing screen (except for
Concert Magic) and immediately return to the Main Screen.
When you are using Concert Magic, pressing the Piano Only button will change the Concert Magic song’s preset
sounds to Concert Grand piano.
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Pressing and holding the PIANO ONLY button will revert the panel settings to their original factory settings. (While
holding down the RESET button of CONDUCTOR, turning the power on will revert all settings to their original
factory settings including the user data.)
You can also use the Piano Only button as a “panic button” to immediately stop any unintended accompaniment style
or recording, or to quickly exit any confusing situation and return to a familiar piano sound.
¡ To use Piano Only:
Press the PIANO ONLY button.
The Main Screen is displayed and the Concert Grand sound is assigned to RIGHT1.
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8) Performance Button
The Performance button puts several useful performance functions conveniently at your fingertips by grouping
them under one button. You can customize settings and access them via the Performance button for the following
functions:
• Left and Center pedal override
• Performance button
• Left/Split Part
• Solo Part
(Basic Controls)
LEFT PEDAL and CENTER PEDAL Override
You can assign the following four functions to the left pedal and center pedal. Settings made in the Performance
button menu will override the settings made in the system.
Glide Bends the pitch up and down as programmed by you.
Modulation Applies programmable vibrato to the sound.
Registration Increment Switches from one Registration to another 1 to 8.
Registration Decrement Switches from one Registration to another 8 to 1.
¡ To set the pedals:
Step 1
Press and hold the PERFORMANCE button.
The Performance screen will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch LEFT PEDAL OVERRIDE or CENTER PEDAL OVERRIDE and use the dial to select the function
to be assigned to the pedals.
When Glide or Modulation is selected, additional settings can be adjusted using the edit button:
Step 3
Press the PERFORMANCE button to exit this screen.
Step 4
Press the PERFORMANCE button again.
The PERFORMANCE button LED will turn on and the settings for the pedals will override the system settings. If
the LEFT or CENTER pedal is set to None, the system settings for that pedal will be used. The words LP or CP
will be displayed in the upper left on the main screen to indicate the LEFT or CENTER pedal override is active.
Step 5
Press the PERFORMANCE button.
The LED will turn off and the system settings for the pedals will be used. The words LP or CP will disappear from
the main screen
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PERFORMANCE BUTTON ASSIGN (Solo Portamento, Panel Lock)
You can assign Solo Portamento or Panel Lock to the PERFORMANCE button.
Portamento for the Solo Part
The Solo Part is monophonic (only plays one note at a time) regardless of which sound is assigned to it. You can use
Portamento on this Part. Portamento is a gradual slide in pitch from one note to the next, and is useful for adding very
expressive qualities to many instruments. You can adjust the Portamento Time, which determines how quickly the pitch
will slide from one note to the next.
Panel Lock
Locks all buttons on the panel to prevent them from being tampered with or pressed accidentally while you are playing.
When the Performance Button is turned On the panel buttons will be locked. Turn the Performance button Off to unlock
the panel buttons.
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¡ To assign Solo Portamento or Panel Lock:
Step 1
Press and hold the PERFORMANCE button.
The Performance screen will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch PERFORMANCE BUTTON ASSIGN and use the dial to assign a function.
Step 3
Press the PERFORMANCE button to exit.
Step 4
Press the PERFORMANCE button.
The LED will light and the function assigned to the button will be activated. If Portamento is assigned the word
"BUTTON" will be displayed in the upper left on the main screen to indicate that Portamento is active. If Panel
Lock is assigned, the words “PANEL LOCKED !” will appear at the top of the screen, and the CP will not respond
to button pushes until the panel is unlocked.
Step 5
Press the PERFORMANCE button.
The LED will turn off and the function will be deactivated. The word "BUTTON" will disappear from the main screen
and the Portamento or Panel Lock function will be deactivated.
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Step 6
When Solo Portamento is selected, you can adjust the Portamento time on the edit menu.
Touch the EDIT button to go to the Edit menu.
If the LEFT and CENTER PEDAL OVERRIDE and PERFORMANCE BUTTON ASSIGN are all set to None, the LED will
not light when you press the PERFORMANCE button.
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¡ To set the Left Mode and Split point:
(Basic Controls)
LEFT MODE
When using the Left part, you can select between two Modes, Split or Layer.
Split
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.
Layer
When the LEFT/SPLIT Part is activated, the LEFT/SPLIT Part will function as a layer with the three right hand Parts. In this
manner you can create a four part layer across the entire keyboard.
Step 1
Press and hold the PERFORMANCE button.
The Performance screen will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch LEFT MODE and use the dial to select the mode.
Step 3
If Left Mode is set to Split, touch LEFT SPLIT POINT and use the dial or press a key to set the split point.
Step 4
Press the PERFORMANCE button to exit.
SOLO SETTINGS
This configures the special settings for the Solo part. Changing these settings will also change these settings in
the System menu.
¡ Solo Priority
Since the Solo part allows you to play only one note at a time (monophonic), it is important to select which note
will be played by the Solo part when more than one key is played at a time.
There are three options:
Top Note The Solo part plays only the highest note among the notes played at one time.
Bottom Note The Solo part plays only the lowest note among the notes played at one time.
Last Note The Solo part plays only the last key played among the notes played at one time.
¡ Trigger Mode
The trigger mode determines whether or not the note played by the Solo part will be re-triggered when certain
notes are released. There are two options:
Retrigger
When the note played by the Solo part is released, depending on the Solo priority setting the next available priority note will
be played automatically by the Solo part. For example: when the Solo Priority is set to Top Note and you release the highest
note the next note below the note you released becomes the highest note and will now be played by the Solo part.
No Retrigger
When the note played by the Solo part is released, The Solo part will not automatically play the next available priority note.
The Solo part will only play a new note based upon the Solo priority setting. For example, when the Solo priority is set to
Top Note and you release the highest note the Solo part will only play a note when you press a key that is higher than the
currently held notes.
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¡ To set the Solo Priority and Trigger Mode:
Step 1
Press and hold the PERFORMANCE button.
The Performance screen will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch SOLO PRIORITY or TRIGGER MODE and use the dial to assign a setting.
Step 3
Press the PERFORMANCE button to exit.
SOLO MODE
When using Solo part, you can select between two Solo Modes.
Layer
The sound assigned to the SOLO part will be layered on top of the RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 Parts.
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Split
Only the sound assigned to the SOLO part will be heard when you play above a specified key (split point) on the keyboard.
The default split point is C5 but you can freely change the split point to any key on the keyboard. When the SOLO Part
is activated in Split mode the split point will be displayed in the LCD screen using the same 88 note diagram that is used
to display the Left/Split split point. The keys assigned to the Solo part above the specified split point will be shown with a
black bar above them. There is no arrow to indicate the Solo split point because the split point for the Solo Part cannot be
changed on the main screen.
¡ To set the Solo Mode and Solo Split point:
Step 1
Press and hold the PERFORMANCE button.
The Performance screen will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch SOLO MODE and use the dial to select the mode.
Step 3
If the Solo Mode is set to Split, then touch SOLO SPLIT POINT and use the dial or keyboard to set the
split point.
Step 4
Press the PERFORMANCE button to exit.
Left and Center pedal override and Performance button assign settings are not memorized by the registrations.
Registrations do memorize the system settings for these functions. This is so the Performance Button settings can
operate as an override to the Registration settings for these functions.
The Performance button settings will remain as long as the power is turned. Once the power is turned Off the performance
button settings will return to the factory defaults. If you would like to have the CP remember your Performance button
settings you can save your settings by selecting “Save Current Settings” from the Power Up Settings screen (See Power
Up settings on page 120).
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4. Recording a Song
The CP has built-in recording capabilities that allow you to record and play back your performances. Since the CP
records your performances as digital data, not audio data, you can easily edit your performances after recording
them. There are two ways to use the CP’s recording feature:
Easy Recorder records your playing much like a tape recorder and is just as easy to use. The CP will record all of
your playing as well as any changes you make to the front panel settings during the recording.
Advanced Recorder is useful for creating more complex recordings. Advanced Recorder gives you the ability to
record on up to 16 independent tracks separately. In addition, with Advanced Recorder you can edit your recorded
data one measure or even one note at a time. There is also a step recording mode in which you can enter notes
or other MIDI data events one step at a time for even more accurate control.
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Song data created on other instruments in the Standard MIDI File format (SMF) can also be loaded into the CP’s
recorder to be played or edited. The CP’s recorder can read both Type 1 and 0 SMF files.
Please read the following sections carefully to learn more about the capabilities of the Easy and Advanced
recorder.
1) Easy Recording
The Easy Recorder will record all of your playing as well as any settings you have made on the front panel or in
the mixer screen at the touch of a button. Simply press the REC button and the CP will begin recording with the
first note you play. You can also record a Style along with your playing if you like. Before you begin recording its a
good idea to select your desired sound(s) and make any panel settings you would like to record.
¡ To record:
Step 1
Press the REC button.
The REC button LED will blink and the LCD screen will show Rec Ready. If you want to, you can still change sounds
or panel settings before proceeding.
Step 2
Start recording in one of the following ways:
A. Play the keys and the CP will automatically start recording with the first note you play.
B. If you are recording with a Style, press the START/STOP button to start the recorder with the Style.
Pressing the INTRO/ENDING button will include an Intro phrase at the beginning of the recording.
C. You can also press the SYNC button to begin recording the Style and your own playing together.
D. Press the PLAY/STOP button to start with a 2-bar countdown to help you get ready.
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Step 3
When you are finished recording, press the PLAY/STOP button.
You may resume recording from the point where you stopped by repeating these steps from step 2.
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The current bar number is displayed beside
the tempo.
MORE : Display additional menu options (Delete etc.)
MIXER : Show the Mixer screen.
PART BUTTONS : Changes the part status.
You may resume recording from the bar where you stopped by repeating these steps. You can also change sounds,
tempo, and make other changes to the panel settings before you continue recording.
To Re-record or make other changes to a previously recorded section of a song, please read the section titled “Re-
recording or adding another Part” on page 42.
You can make changes to the panel settings
before and during recording.
¡ To play back the recorded song:
Step 1
Press the RESET button in the RECORDER section of the front panel to return to the first bar of the
song.
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Step 2
Press the PLAY/STOP button to play back the song.
Step 3
Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop at any time.
Step 4
Pressing the PLAY/STOP button again resumes the playback from the bar where you stopped.
Step 5
Use the RWD or FWD buttons to rewind or fast-forward through the recording.
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¡ Part Status
The playback and record status for the RIGHT/LEFT/SOLO Parts and the Style are displayed at the bottom of
the LCD screen. Whether you are in the process of recording or playing back your song it is helpful to know the
status for each of these Parts.
The LCD screen will show the following Part status messages at the bottom of the screen:
REC This Part is ready to be recorded. This message is only displayed after the REC button has been pressed.
PLAY This Part has been recorded and will be heard both on playback and while recording.
MUTE This Part has been recorded but will be silent both on playback and while recording.
– – – This part has not been recorded.
After you have recorded a song you can change the status for a Part by touching the appropriate Part button, at
the bottom of the LCD screen. Touching these Part buttons during playback will select PLAY or MUTE. REC can
only be selected after you press the REC button but before you begin recording.
During recording you can however set any Part to PLAY or MUTE by touching the appropriate Part button.
You can record all RIGHT/LEFT/SOLO Parts as well as the Style simultaneously or only certain Parts as you
choose. When you first record a song all Parts and the Style will be automatically set to REC but only the active
Parts and the Style will be recorded. When you are finished recording the status for any active Parts and the Style
will automatically change from REC to PLAY. After recording, the status for any RIGHT/LEFT/SOLO Parts that were
not active during recording will be automatically changed to - - - to show they have not been recorded yet.
When you press the PLAY/STOP button to listen to your song any Parts set to PLAY status will be heard.
Re-recording or adding another Part
After you have recorded a song you can Re-record a Part or add (overdub) other Parts if you like with the following
procedure. Re-recording a Part completely erases the previous performance for that Part automatically.
¡ To Re-record or add a Part:
Step 1
Make sure the Part(s) you wish to Re-record are active, then select any sounds or change panel settings
as desired.
Step 2
Press the REC button.
Step 3
Touch the appropriate Part button(s) at the bottom of the LCD screen to set the desired Part(s) to REC.
Step 4
Begin recording by following step 2 in the “To Record” section on page 40.
Remember Re-Recording a Part completely erases the previously recorded performance for that Part. You can
Re-record or add any of the RIGHT/LEFT/SOLO Parts as many times as you like but you can only have one
performance/sound for each RIGHT/LEFT/SOLO Part.
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Storing the song in Internal Memory
Once you finish recording a song you should store it in the internal memory before you turn the power OFF. Once
the power is turned OFF your song data will be lost.
If you press the EXIT button to get out of the Easy Recorder, the CP will automatically prompt you to save your work.
¡
To Store a song to the internal memory:
Step 1
Touch the MORE button.
Additional buttons will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2
Touch the SAVE button.
The Save My Song screen will be shown, with a virtual keyboard used for entering a name of the song.
Step 3
Touch the screen to enter a name for the song.
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Step 4
Touch the EXEC button to store the song.
Erasing the song
Whenever a Part is selected for recording, the new performance is written right over any existing one that may be
there for that Part. In this sense, the Easy Recorder is just like a tape machine. A new song will simply erase the
old song during the recording process.
However, if you wish to simply erase all the Parts and the Style in a song at once you can use the Delete function.
¡ To delete a song:
Step 1
Touch the MORE button.
Additional buttons will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2
Touch the DELETE button
The CP will ask if you are sure
NO : Cancels erasing the song.
.
YES : Proceeds with erasing the song.
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Step 2
Touch the YES button to proceed, or the NO button to cancel.
DELETE erases all of the performance data for all Parts and the Style in the song. The panel setup, such as Style, Tempo,
and Sound settings are not erased by the DELETE function.
Easy Loop
You can set the loop on Playback.
¡ To set the Loop:
Step 1
Assign Easy Loop to the Left pedal or Center pedal in the Pedal Assign screen of the System menu.
Step 2
In the Easy Recorder screen press the PLAY/STOP button to start the playback.
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Step 3
Depress the pedal you assigned the Easy Loop.
Loop top will be selected and the Loop will be displayed.
Step 4
Depress the pedal again.
Loop end will be selected and the bars between Loop top and Loop end will be repeated.
Step 5
To clear the loop, depress the pedal again or stop the playback by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.
Display of a Score
In the Easy Recorder screen, a score can be displayed. Touch the SCORE button to display the current song as
a notated score.
PRINT : Saves a snapshot of the current screen to USB
memory.
PART1 : Turns Part 1 on/off.
PART2 : Turns Part 2 on/off.
< PAGE > : Move through the pages of the score.
MORE : Takes you to the next screen.
Touch MORE - You can select the channel of Part1 and Part 2 to be displayed in the screen.
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PART1 : Selects a channel of Part 1.
PART2 : Selects a channel of Part 2.
BACK : Takes you to the previous screen.
MORE : Takes you to the next screen.
Touch MORE - You can display the chord name, and also the channel to use for chord recognition.
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CHORD : Show hide the name of the chord.
CHORD CH : Select the channel to be used for chord
recognition.
BACK : Takes you to the previous screen.
MORE : Takes you to the next screen.
Transpose
Allows the key signature of the notated score to be changed.
Quantize
Allows the length and timing of recorded notes to be corrected automatically.
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< C > : Adjusts the transpose amount.
QUANTIZE : Quantize the notes.
BACK : Takes you to the previous screen.
MORE : Takes you to the next screen.
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2) Advanced Recording
The Advanced Recorder is a full featured sixteen track MIDI recorder that includes many of the same professional
features found on dedicated MIDI sequencing (recording) devices. In addition to sixteen MIDI tracks the CP
Advanced recorder provides a separate Style, chord, and tempo track for even more flexibility.
Even though you can create recordings of great musical complexity using the Advanced recorder you will find that
it is still very straightforward and easy to use.
Using the Advanced Recorder allows you much greater control over the recording and compositional process than
that offered by the Easy Recorder. However, songs created using the Easy Recorder can also be edited using the
Advanced Recorder by simply pressing the ADVANCED RECORDER button.
¡ To go to the Advanced Recorder Menu:
Press the ADVANCED RECORDER button.
The recording options will be displayed on the screen.
MIXER : Change the Reverb, Effect, Panning,
Volume level and Chorus for each of the
16 tracks.
Real Time Rec : Prepares the track for real-time
recording.
Punch In/Out : Re-record specific measures
within your song.
Step Recording : Record by entering data
note by note.
Track Settings : Select the sound to be assigned
to each of the 16 tracks, and change the
track's recording and play back status.
PAGE : Shows additional recording options.
Loop Settings : Edit loop settings for the song.
Song Edit : Edit the general settings for the
song.
Bar Edit : Edit the song by bars.
Event Edit : Edit the song by MIDI events.
Style Maker : Create your own new user Style.
Real-time Recording
With Real-time record, the CP records your performance as you are playing it, in real-time. You can select any
of the sixteen instrument tracks or the Style and tempo tracks to record, but you can only record on one track at
a time. Since the Advanced Recorder only records on one track at a time, only the RIGHT 1 Part is active in the
Advanced Recorder. Any other active Parts are automatically turned OFF when the ADVANCED RECORDER
button is pressed. In addition to selecting the desired track to record, the Real-time recording screen provides
many other useful Real-time recording functions.
¡ To use Real-time recording:
Step 1
From the Advanced Recorder menu, touch Real Time REC, or simply press the REC button.
The REC button LED will blink and the LCD screen will display the “Real Time REC” screen.
Step 2
Touch the screen to select a function to edit. Use the Dial to change the values.
Step 3
If necessary, you can go to the Mixer and Track Settings screens by touching the appropriate buttons.
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Step 4
Start recording by pressing the PLAY/STOP button while the REC button LED is blinking. There is an
automatic two bar count in before the CP begins recording. If you are recording on the Style track you must
press the START/STOP or INTRO buttons instead of the PLAY/STOP button.
When recording a Style there is no two bar count in, recording begins immediately.
You can cancel recording at anytime by pressing the REC button again or by touching the MENU button to
return to the Advanced Recorder menu.
REC TRACK : Selects the track on which you
want to record. There are 16 Instrument
tracks, 1 Tempo track, and 1 Style track.
REC SOUND: Selects the sound or Style that
you want to record with.
BAR : Shows the current bar and beat
number.
START BAR : Selects the starting bar for the
Loop feature. This function is a available only
when Loop is turned ON.
B/M : Changes the time signature.
TEMPO : Changes the tempo.
REC MODE : Selects the recording mode.
REPLACE erases the previous data and
records the new data in its place. OVERDUB
mixes the new data with the previous data
so that both are heard together. Repeatedly
touching REC MODE switches between the
REPLACE and OVERDUB.
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MENU : Cancels the real-time recording setup and returns
you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
MIXER : Takes you to the Mixer menu.
TRACK SETTINGS : Shows the Track Settings menu.
LOOP : Turns the Loop feature on/off.
When you select a Style to record the default tempo for that Style is ignored. The Style will use the current tempo setting
for the song instead. You can set the desired tempo on the Real-time record screen before recording or change the tempo
after you have recorded in Song Edit or on the tempo track in Event Edit.
When you are recording on the Style track only the Style will be recorded. The style track will record any chords (to the
chord track) you play but the actual notes you are playing will not be recorded.
When the recording is done, the Mixer screen will automatically be displayed.
¡ To play back the recorded song:
Step 1
Press the RESET button in the RECORDER section of the front panel to return to the first bar of the
song.
Step 2
Press the PLAY/STOP button to play back the song.
Step 3
Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop at any time.
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Step 4
Pressing the PLAY/STOP button again resumes the playback from the bar where you stopped.
Step 5
Press the RWD or FWD buttons to rewind or fast-forward through the recording.
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Mixer
On the Mixer screen, you can change the following settings for each of the 16 tracks: Reverb level, Chorus level,
Effect on/off, Panning, Track mute, Volume level.
¡ To use the Mixer:
Step 1
Touch the number of the track or the e TRACK f buttons to select the track you wish to make changes to.
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BACK : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
TRACK : Selects the track that you wish to edit.
TRACK SETTINGS : Shows the Track Settings menu.
LOOP : Turns Loop ON/OFF.
SAVE : Saves the Mixer settings as part of the song.
Step 2
Touch the buttons along the side of the screen to choose the setting that you wish to change.
Step 3
Use the Dial to change the value.
Step 4
Alternatively, touch the setting for the track that you wish to change.
A zoomed version of the selected area will be shown, allowing adjustments to be made more easily.
BACK : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
Step 5
At this point, you can start recording or go to another menu to continue setting up.
You can make changes on the Mixer screen at any time except while the CP is busy recording. The Mixer screen is
accessible from the Advanced Recorder menu, Track Settings screen and Real-time Rec screen.
You can save any changes you have made to the settings on the Mixer screen at any bar or beat in your song. Simply
play back the song or press the FWD/RWD buttons until you reach the exact bar and beat where you want to make
changes to the Mixer settings and stop the song. Make any changes on the Mixer screen, then touch the SAVE button.
You can do this as many times and in as many places within your song as you wish.
Note: “Saving” here only means any changes you made on the Mixer screen were saved as part of the song.
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Track Settings
The Track Settings screen shows you the Play, Record, and Mute status for each track. In addition it shows you
what sound is assigned for the sixteen instrument tracks. You can change the track status or select a different
sound for each track.
The Track Status screen will show the following Status messages.
Rec This track is ready to be recorded.
Play This track has been recorded and will be heard both on playback and while recording.
MIDI Rec MIDI Rec enables the CP to record incoming MIDI data from an external MIDI instrument connected
to the MIDI jacks. You can set more than one track to MIDI Rec, enabling the CP to record on several
tracks simultaneously over MIDI.
Mute This track has been recorded but will be silent both on playback and while recording.
Empty This track has not been recorded.
After you have recorded a song you can change the status for a track by touching the STATUS button at the bottom
of the LCD screen. Touching the STATUS button during playback will select Play or Mute. Touching the STATUS
button after entering Real-time record but before recording begins, will select Play, MIDI Rec, or Mute. Rec can only
be selected from the Real-time Record screen. The Track settings screen cannot be accessed during recording.
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¡ To use the Track Settings screen:
Step 1
Touch TRACK SETTINGS in the Advanced Recorder menu.
Step 2
Touch the arrows at the side of the screen to select the track that you wish to edit.
TEMPO : Changes the tempo. Use the Dial to
change the value.
Jumps to tracks 1-9.
Selects the tracks one at a time.
Jumps to tracks 10-16, Tempo, and Style.
MENU : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
MIXER : Takes you to the Mixer.
STATUS : Changes the track’s status.
SOUND : Selects a different sound for the track.
SAVE : Saves the Track settings as part of the song.
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Step 3
Touch the STATUS button to change the status to PLAY, MUTE or MIDI REC.
Step 4
If you wish to change the sound assigned to the track, touch the < SOUND > buttons. You can also select
sounds by pressing any of the SOUND buttons, or using the Dial.
Step 5
When you are finished, touch the MENU button to return to the Advanced Recorder menu or touch the
MIXER button to go to the Mixer menu.
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As discussed in the above section, MIDI Rec enables the CP to record incoming MIDI data from an external MIDI
instrument connected to the MIDI jacks. You can set more than one track to MIDI REC, enabling the CP to record on
several tracks simultaneously over MIDI. Each MIDI Rec track will record on the incoming MIDI channel that corresponds
to its track number. Track 1 records MIDI channel 1 and so on.
Loop Settings
The Loop function lets you specify certain bars or your entire song to repeat over and over. Loop is a global function
and all tracks will be looped equally. You cannot have different loop settings for each track.
¡ To set the Loop:
Step 1
Touch Loop Settings on the Advanced Recorder menu.
Step 2
Touch the screen to select the different loop settings, then use the Dial to change the values.
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LOOP : Turns the Loop ON/OFF.]
START BAR : Specifies the starting bar.
END BAR : Specifies the ending bar.
MENU : Takes you back to the Advanced Recorder menu.
Step 3
Touch LOOP to turn the Loop ON/OFF.
Step 4
Touch START BAR to specify the bar where you want the Loop to start.
Step 5
Touch END BAR to specify the bar where you want the Loop to end.
Step 6
Touch the MENU button to return to the Advanced Recorder menu when you are finished.
You can turn looping on and off in the Mixer menu. However, you still have to set the Start and End Bar from the Loop
Settings menu.
You can set up looping for recording in the Real-time REC menu as well. In the Real-time REC menu, when you turn on
the looping, the Start Bar and End Bar information will be automatically copied from the Loop Settings menu.
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Style Paste
When you record a Style as part of your song, the Style data is automatically recorded on the Style track. This data
is unique to the CP, and cannot be used with any other musical instruments. Additionally the instrument tracks that
are part of the Style cannot be edited individually.
Style Paste converts any Style data recorded on the Style track into MIDI note and event data and places it on
separate tracks (Trks 9-16). Once the Style data is converted into actual note data, you can view and edit the
individual Style tracks as if you had recorded the data yourself. Also your song including the Style can now be
played back by any other MIDI instrument that reads Standard MIDI File (SMF) format song data.
Before you use Style Paste, you need to make sure Tracks 9-16 are empty or don’t contain important data. When the
Style is pasted, the data from the Style track will be pasted into these tracks and will replace any existing data.
¡ To use Style Paste:
Step 1
Touch STYLE PASTE while you are in the Advanced Recorder menu.
The LCD screen will prompt you for confirmation.
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NO : Cancels the Style Paste.
YES : Proceeds with Style Paste.
Step 2
If you would like to proceed, touch the YES button, or touch the NO button to cancel.
Punch-In Recording
Punching In means being able to automatically start recording right in the middle of a track that is playing back,
continue recording new data on that track for a specified number of measures, and then automatically stop recording
at a specific measure and hear the rest of the track play to the end. This tool is very valuable if you wish to record
over some misplayed notes in the middle of a track, but would like to preserve the music in the measures leading
up to, and following, the trouble spot.
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¡ To use Punch-in recording:
Step 1
Select Punch In/Out in the Advanced Recorder menu.
Step 2
Touch the screen to select the options and change their values using the Dial.
Touch AUTO to have the CP automatically handle the punching in/out while you play.
Step 3
Touch the REHEARSAL button to listen to the song for rehearsal. If you need to adjust mixing or if you
would like to loop the song, touch the MIXER or LOOP ON/OFF buttons.
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Step 4
When you are ready to record, press the REC button and then the PLAY button.
The music will start immediately from the Start Bar that you have chosen. Once the song reaches the Punch In
Bar, any notes that you play on the keyboard will be recorded.
Recording will stop when the song reaches the Punch-Out Bar, but the CP will keep playing back the song to the
end unless you press the STOP button.
You can repeat the punch-in/out section by turning the looping on with the LOOP button.
Step 5
Listen to what you have recorded and re-record if necessary.
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REC TRACK : Selects the track to Punch
in on.
START BAR : Selects the measure in the
song from where you want the CP to start
playing.
PUNCH IN BAR : Selects the measure where
the CP will punch-in and start recording.
PUNCH OUT BAR : Selects the measure where
the CP will punchout and stop recording.
MENU : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
MIXER : Takes you to the Mixer Settings menu.
REHEARSAL : Plays the song for rehearsal.
LOOP : Turns Loop on/off.
If you set the CP to Punch-In at the very first measure of the song, the metronome will automatically play a two-measure
B/M : Changes the time signature.
TEMPO : Changes the tempo.
REC MODE : Selects the recording mode.
REPLACE erases the previous data and
records the new data in its place. OVERDUB
mixes the new data with the previous data
so that both are heard together. Repeatedly
pressing REC MODE switches between the
REPLACE and OVERDUB.
AUTO/PEDAL : Selects the Punch-in method,
Auto or Pedal. Repeatedly pressing AUTO/
PEDAL switches between the Auto and
Pedal.
intro to assist you with the timing. These “ticks” will not be recorded as part of the track.
¡ Punch-In recording using the pedal (To use the pedal to Punch-In/Out:)
Instead of specifically setting an automatic Punch-In and Punch-Out Bar, you can use the center pedal to manually
Punch In and Out.
You can punch in and out with pedal one time for each pass over the track that you make.
Step 1
Touch AUTO/PEDAL to select Pedal in the Punch In/Out menu.
Step 2
Touch the screen to set up other recording options.
REC TRACK : Selects the track to Punch in
on.
START BAR : Selects the measure in the
song from where you want the CP to start
playing.
MENU : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
MIXER : Takes you to the Mixer Settings menu.
REHEARSAL : Plays the song for rehearsal.
LOOP : Turns Loop on/off.
B/M : Changes the time signature.
TEMPO : Changes the tempo.
REC MODE : Selects the recording mode.
REPLACE erases the previous data
and records the new data in its place.
OVERDUB mixes the new data with the
previous data so that both are heard
together. Repeatedly pressing REC
MODE switches between the REPLACE
and OVERDUB.
AUTO/PEDAL : Selects the Punch-in method,
Auto or Pedal.
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Step 3
Press the REC button to start.
The song will start playing.
Step 4
When the song reaches the bar where you wish to punch in, press the center pedal and play the
keyboard.
Step 5
When you reach the bar where you wish to punch out, press the pedal again to stop recording.
The song will continue to play until the end (i.e. it is no longer recording) or until you press STOP.
Step Recording
Step Recording is a method of recording a song by manually entering notes one after another as data, instead of
playing the keyboard in real-time. This method may be useful when trying to create a phrase with a precise rhythm,
or when recording a phrase that is beyond your playing skill level.
¡ To set up Step recording:
Step 1
Recording a Song
In the Advanced Recorder menu select Step Rec.
The Step Record Stand-By menu will be displayed.
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Step 2
Touch the screen to select options and use the Dial to adjust values.
REC TRACK : Selects the recording track.
REC SOUND : Selects which sound is assigned
to the track.
START BAR : Selects which measure you’d like
to start recording at.
MENU : Cancels Step recording and takes you to the
Advanced Recorder menu.
START : Proceeds to the data entry screen of the Step
Record menu.
Step 3
Touch the START button.
You will be presented with the data entry screen.
¡ To use the Step Recorder:
B/M : Changes the time signature.
REC MODE : Selects the recording mode.
REPLACE erases the previous data
and records the new data in its place.
OVERDUB mixes the new data with the
previous data so that both are heard
together. Repeatedly pressing REC
MODE switches between the REPLACE
and OVERDUB.
Step 1
Touch the buttons and the bottom of the screen to select Note value, Note length, and Velocity, then use
the Dial to change its value.
The value will be displayed above the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Velocity value can be entered by actually hitting a key on the keyboard. To enable this, select “Key” for the
Velocity value instead of a number.
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Step 2
To enter a note event, play the note using the keyboard.
The note data will be displayed on the screen. Continue entering as many notes as you wish; notice how previously
entered notes continue to be displayed as a list, screen room permitting. The graphic navigator near the bottom
of the screen gives you feedback as to what bar you are in.
DELETE : Deletes the last note entered in
ARROWS : Moves the cursor up and down
the list of entered notes in OVERDUB
mode.
NOTE VALUE : Selects the note value.
NOTE LENGTH : Adjusts the note length.
VELO : Selects the velocity value. Values are from 1–127 or Key.
TIE : Enters Tied note values.
REST : Enters a rest.
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NEXT BAR : Takes you to the beginning of the next measure.
STOP : Stops recording.
OVERDUB mode.
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Step 3
If you enter a wrong note and wish to delete it, touch the DELETE button. When you are using the REPLACE
mode for recording, every time you press DELETE the list of your entered notes on the screen scrolls back
one event, and that event is erased immediately. Therefore, if you scroll back to the first beat of bar 5 of a
10-bar list of notes, everything from bar 5 on will be erased. In OVERDUB mode, however, you can delete only
the most recently added note, and scrolling back over the list using the arrow buttons will not automatically
erase events. When using OVERDUB, you need to touch the Delete button to erase the event.
Note Rest Clock value
384
192
96
64
48
32
24
16
12
8
Step 4
If you would like to enter a rest, touch the REST button. This moves the cursor to the next beat without
entering any data. The rest value is the same as the note value.
If you would like to enter a rest for the remainder of the measure, touch the NEXT BAR button. This will
bring the cursor to the top of the next measure.
Step 5
When you like to tie notes, touch the TIE button while holding down the key. This doubles the length of the
note. If you touch the TIE button twice while holding down the key, the length of the note is tripled.
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Step 6
In OVERDUB mode, if you go back to certain point to enter a note, use the arrow buttons to move the cursor
up and down to get to the event time where you want to insert the new data.
Step 7
Touch the STOP button or the PLAY/STOP button to stop recording.
Transpose and Octave Shift can be in effect as you are entering notes. The transposed pitches are the note values that
are recorded.
The navigator graphic represents the current bar that you are recording. The partitions represent each beat, and thus
the number of partitions matches the time signature of the music. For example, there would be 4 partitions if the time
signature is 4/4, and 6 partitions if it is 6/8. Each partition consists of a number of spaces where dots (•) will be displayed
to mark time. Each space represents 24 clock pulses. Therefore the number of displayed spaces per partition represents
the duration of the beat.
For example, if you choose the 4/4 time signature in the Step Recording settings, the navigator should look as illustrated
below.
Measure
BAR
3
Beat
The dots do not represent the duration of the notes. They just tell you where they are.
For a further explanation of the CP’s Clock, and what is meant by “clock pulses” see the Clock Move description in the
Bar Edit section.
4 partitions : 4 beat rhythm
4 dot spaces : 4 x 24 = 96 clock pulses = a quarter note rhythm
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Song Edit
Song Edit lets you name, transpose, and change initial tempo settings for your song.
¡ To edit the song:
Step 1
Select Song Edit from the Advanced Recorder menu.
The Song Edit screen is displayed.
Step 2
Touch the screen to select the setting that you wish to change, then use the Dial to adjust the value.
Step 3
Touch NAME, then enter a name for the song using the virtual keyboard screen.
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Step 4
Touch INITIAL TEMPO and adjust the initial tempo of the song.
Step 5
Touch TRANSPOSE and set the transpose amount.
You can transpose your song +/- 24 in half step increments.
Step 6
When you are finished, touch the MENU button to return to the Advanced Recorder menu.
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NAME : Names the song.
MENU : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
DELETE : Deletes the song.
Bar Editing
Bar Edit contains many useful editing functions. You can edit your song one bar or any number of bars at a time.
INITIAL TEMPO : Sets the initial tempo of
the song.
TRANSPOSE : Adjusts transposition.
¡ To use Bar Edit:
Step 1
Select Bar Edit in the Advanced Recorder menu select Bar Edit.
The Bar Edit screen will be displayed.
Step 2
Use the touch screen to select the desired editing function.
The editing screen for that function will be displayed.
MENU : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
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¡ Quantize
Quantize automatically shifts the timing of a note. This can be used to correct imperfect timing in a performance by
shifting notes that were played either too early or too late so they will fall exactly on the correct beat. For example,
you can accurately align any out of time notes to the nearest 8th or 16th-note beat depending on the type of song
you are quantizing. Sometimes quantizing all of your notes to exactly the same beat can make your playing sound
too stiff. The Advanced Recorder quantize function allows you to set a quantize “Range” so only the notes that
were very early or late are quantized. Notes that were almost perfect are not quantized thus keeping more of the
original feeling in your music.
TRACK : Selects the track that you wish to
quantize.
RESOLUTION : Selects the note Resolution
START BAR/END BAR : Selects the bar range
that you want to quantize.
NOTE LOW : Selects the lowest note that you
want to quantize.
NOTE HIGH : Selects the highest note that you
want to quantize. Use the Dial to change
the note value.
for quantization
RANGE LOW/RANGE HIGH : Sets the Low and
High Range for quantization.
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BACK : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the quantization which was just applied.
EXEC : Applies the quantization to your recording.
Resolution determines the timing value the quantize function will use to shift the notes you want to quantize. For example,
setting a quarter note resolution will shift all of the quantized notes to the nearest quarter beat. Setting an eighth note
resolution will shift all of the quantized notes to the nearest eighth beat and so on. In the Advanced Recorder, quantize
values are expressed in note values and as a number that indicates how many clock beats each note value contains. The
Advanced Recorder divides each beat in a bar into 96 smaller clock beats. A Quarter note is 96 clock beats, an eighth
note is 48 clock beats, and a sixteenth note is 24 clock beats and so on. The quantize resolution range is from quarter
notes (96 clocks), to 64th note triplets (4 clocks).
Range sets up timing “borders” around the Resolution value you specify. Notes within these borders will not be quantized
and notes outside the borders will be moved to the nearest beat specified by the resolution value (Quarter note, Eighth note,
etc.). The negative value represents the placement of the “border” before the beat, and the positive value represents the
placement the “border” after the beat. Together, these two “borders” form a timing “range” around the specified beat.
Selecting zero Range results in no
“range”, and all notes are shifted to the
precise beat.
The notes that fall beyond the Range
are moved to the closest “border” of
the Range.
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The notes that fall inside the Range are
not shifted at all.
By experimenting with Resolution and Range settings, you can correct the timing
of the notes in your recording while still allowing for a natural, human feel.
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¡ Copy
The Copy function allows you to copy a section or all of the data on a track to another location.
The destination may be on the same track, or it can be on another track.
The destination of the copied data must either be:
1) A location that already has data in it.
2) The first blank bar after the end of a track (Bar 1 if the destination track is empty).
For example, if a track only has 10 bars in it, you cannot copy data onto bar 20. You can, however, copy data to bars 1
through 11.
Copied data replaces any current data that may be at the destination.
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TO TRACK : Selects the destination track. Use
the Dial to select the track number 1-16,
Tempo, or Chord.
BAR : Selects the bar in the destination track
where the copied data will be placed.
BACK : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the copying. This option is not always available.
EXEC : Proceed with copying.
¡ Delete
Delete completely erases and removes the bars that you specify.
TRACK : Selects the track to be deleted. Use the
Dial to choose 1-16, Tempo, Chord or All.
START BAR : Selects the first bar that has the
data you want to delete. Use the Dial to
change bars.
END BAR : Selects the last bar that contains
the data that you want to delete. Use the
Dial to change bars.
FROM TRACK : Selects the track to be copied.
Use the Dial to select the track numbers
1-16, Tempo, or Chord.
START BAR : Selects the bar where the data
that you are copying starts. Use the Dial to
change the bar number.
END BAR : Selects the bar where the data
that you are copying ends. Use the Dial to
change the bar number.
BACK : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the copying. This option is not always available.
EXEC : Proceed with copying.
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¡ Insert
The Insert function duplicates data from specified bars and copies it to a certain location. However, the current
data at the destination is not erased, but instead is pushed back to make room for the copied data.
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TO TRACK : Selects the destination track where
you want this data inserted. Choose from
1-16, Tempo, Chord or All.
BAR : Selects the bar in the destination track
where you want this data inserted.
BACK : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the insert. This option is not always available.
INSERT BAR : Tales you to the Insert Bar menu.
EXEC : Proceed with the insert.
If you just wish to insert empty bars into a track, select INSERT BAR, and a sub-menu will be displayed. You can insert
FROM TRACK : Selects the track that contains
the data you wish to duplicate. Choose from
1-16, Tempo, Chord or All.
START BAR : Selects the first bar that has the
data you want to duplicate.
END BAR : Selects the last bar that has the data
you want to duplicate.
empty bars into a track between bars that have data, or at the first blank bar at the end of the track.
TO TRACK : Selects the track where the empty
bars are going to be inserted. Choose 1-16,
Tempo, Chord or All.
BAR : Selects the location in the destination
track where you want the empty bars
inserted.
Use the Dial to choose the location.
BAR : Selects the number of empty bars you
wish to insert. Use the Dial to change the
value.
B/M : Selects the time signature for the bars
that are going to be inserted. Use the Dial
to change the value.
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BACK : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the insert. This option is not always available.
EXEC : Proceed with the insert.
¡ Erase
Erases data in the bars that you specify, and leaves them as empty bars.
TRACK : Selects the track that has the bars
you want to erase. Choose 1-16, Tempo
or Chord.
START BAR : Selects the first bar to be erased.
Use the Dial to change the bar.
END BAR : Selects the last bar to be erased.
Use the Dial to change the bar.
BACK : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the erase. This option is not always available.
EXEC : Proceed with the erase..
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¡ Merge
Merge combines data from two tracks. You can make complex musical phrases using several tracks, then combine
them together on one track. Remember that there can only be one instrument sound assigned to each track, so the
resulting merged track will play all the combined data using one instrument sound. Merge can be useful for making
rhythm patterns by first recording different drum/ percussion parts using the same drum kit on several tracks for
easy editing of each instrument, or recording the right and left hand parts of a piano piece and combining them
later on one track to free up extra tracks for more recording.
Merge does not automatically erase the track from where you copied the data.
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TO TRACK : Select the track where you want
this data merged to. Choose 1-16.
BACK : Returns you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the merge. This option is not always available.
EXEC : Proceed with the merge..
FROM TRACK : Selects the track from where
you want to copy data. Choose 1-16.
¡ Gate Time Modify
Gate time refers to the length of a note as a percentage. Whatever the length of a note is when it is first recorded,
this value is considered as its Gate time of 100%. By editing the length of the note, you can shorten it to 10% or
lengthen it to 300% of the original value.
TRACK : Selects the track in which you want to
modify Gate times. Use the Dial to choose
the track.
START BAR : Selects the first bar of the data
that you want to modify Gate times for. Use
the Dial to change bars.
END BAR : Selects the last bar of the data that
you want to modify Gate times for. Use the
Dial to change bars.
MODIFY : Adjusts the Gate time in 10%
increments.
Use the Dial to select a value from 10%300%.
BACK : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the Gate time adjustment. This option is not always available.
EXEC : Proceeds with applying the Gate time adjustment.
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¡ Velocity Modify
Velocity refers to how hard a key is struck, which translates into the dynamics of how loud the produced sound
is.
A note’s Velocity is a numerical value from 1-127. When editing the note Velocities in your recording, you can
change them within a +/-100 range of their original values.
TRACK : Selects the track in which you want to
adjust Velocity.
START BAR : Selects the bar where the data
you want to adjust starts.
END BAR : Selects the bar where the data you
want to adjust ends.
BACK : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the Velocity adjustment. This option is not always available.
EXEC : Proceeds with adjusting the Velocity values.
MODIFY : Adjusts Velocity from -100 to +100 of
their current values.
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¡ Clock Move
In the Resolution section of this manual we learned that the CP Advanced recorder divides each beat in a bar into
96 clock beats, also expressed as a quarter note. Therefore there are 48 clocks per eighth note, and 24 clocks per
sixteenth note and so on. This relationship holds true regardless of the song’s tempo.
On the CP, you can shift the timing of all notes in a track by shifting the entire track ahead (negative values) or
behind (positive values) the beat by a certain clock value. Clock move is useful for adjusting the overall timing of a
track. For example, if a certain sound you recorded responds slowly and sounds behind the beat, you could shift
the timing of the notes ahead of the beat to compensate for the sounds slow response and make its timing feel
more natural.
TRACK : Selects the track that you wish to move.
Choose from 1-16.
BACK : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the clock move. This option is not always available.
EXEC : Proceeds with applying the clock move.
CLOCK : Sets how many clocks you wish
to move the track. Choose from –999 to
+999.
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¡ Transpose
This will transpose the notes within a specified bar(s) up or down in half-step increments.
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TRACK : Selects the track that has the notes you
want to transpose. Choose from 1-16.
START BAR : Selects the bar where the notes
you want to transpose start.
END BAR : Selects the bar where the notes you
want to transpose end.
BACK : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
UNDO : Undoes the transposition. This option is not always available.
EXEC : Proceeds with applying the transposition.
Event Edit
Event Edit enables you to examine and edit your performance note by note.
¡ To use Event Edit:
Step 1
Select Event Edit in the Advanced Recorder menu.
The Event Edit screen will be displayed.
TRANSPOSE : Adjusts transposition amount in
half-step increments from -24 to 24.
Step 2
Select the track that you want to edit using the TRACK buttons. Note that the Style, Chord, and Tempo
track can be edited as well.
DELETE : Removes the selected event.
ARROWS : Moves the cursor up and down
the list of entered notes in OVERDUB
mode.
Step 3
MENU : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder menu.
TRACK : Selects the track to work with.
CURSOR : Moves the cursor across the columns in the event list.
PLAY : Starts playing the Track.
INSERT : Creates a new event.
REPLACE : Modifies the existing event.
Touch the ARROW buttons to scroll up or down the event list until you find the specific event that you want
to edit. You can also use the Dial to scroll through the event list.
You will hear the individual events being played as you scroll over them.
Step 4
Use the CURSOR buttons to determine how you want to scroll through the event list.
Selecting Bar scrolls through the event list bar by bar, selecting Beat scrolls through the event list beat by
beat and so on.
The selection will become highlighted.
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Step 5
Select the function that you would like to apply to this event. You can select DELETE to remove the event,
INSERT to create a new event at any specified location, or REPLACE to change the existing event. Enter
new values in the pop up Entry Box when you select INSERT or REPLACE. When Inserting or Replacing
an event, use the CURSOR buttons to select the specific part of the event you want to edit. Use the Dial
to change the value.
MENU : Takes you to the Advanced Recorder Menu.
CANCEL : Cancel the edit.
CURSOR : Moves the cursor across the columns in the event list.
EXEC : Proceeds with applying the Event Edit changes.
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Step 6
Touch the EXEC button to proceed, or press CANCEL.
The CP will prompt you for confirmation.
Step 7
Touch the MENU button to return to the Advanced Recorder menu when you are done editing.
Style Maker
The Style Maker allows you to create your own Style accompaninments. See page 79 for more information.
My Songs
The My Songs screen allows you to load, save, and delete Easy Recorder and Advanced Recorder songs that
have been stored in the CP's internal memory.
¡
Load My Song
Step 1
From the My Songs menu, select the Load option
The display will show a list of the songs stored in the CP's internal song memory.
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Step 2
Touch the song that you want to load, then touch the EXEC button.
The selected song will be loaded into the recorder memory.
Step 3
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The selected song will start to play.
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¡
Save My Song
Step 1
From the My Songs menu, select the Save option
The display will show a virtual keyboard.
Step 2
Touch the screen to enter a new name for the song, then touch the EXEC button.
The recorder song will be stored to the CP's internal song memory.
¡
Delete My Song
Step 1
From the My Songs menu, select the Delete option
The display will show a list of the songs stored in the CP's internal song memory.
Step 2
Touch the song that you want to delete, then touch the EXEC button.
The selected song will be deleted from the CP's internal memory.
Piano Music Maker
The Piano Music Maker allows songs stored in the CP's internal song memory to be used as custom My Piano
Music pieces. Before the songs can be used, however, they must first be converted into the two-track Piano
Music format.
¡
Selecting a song for My Piano Music.
Step 1
From the Piano Music Maker menu, select the Select Song option.
The display will show a list of songs stored in the internal memory.
Step 2
Select a song to be used as a My Piano Music song.
The display will show the Piano Music Maker screen.
Step 3
Touch the screen and use the dial to select the parts for Track 1 and Track 2.
Step 4
Touch EXEC to convert the song to the My Piano Music format.
Step 5
Touch Save, enter a new name for the Piano Music song, then touch the EXEC button.
The converted song will be saved in the My Piano Music, and will be available for selection under the 'My Piano
Music' category..
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¡
Deleteing a song from My Piano Music.
Step 1
From the Piano Music Maker menu, select the Delete option.
The display will show a list of custom My Piano Music songs..
Step 2
Select a song to be deleted and touch EXEC.
The Piano Music song will be deleted.
¡
Loading My Piano Music songs.
Please refer to the instructions in on page 132 for more information.
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5. Using a Style
The Concert Performer contains nearly 400 built-in Styles for you to play along with, covering a wide variety of
musical genres. You can choose from a simple drum or percussion accompaniment or add in a fully orchestrated
arrangement. In addition to the Full Styles which provide a full musical arrangement including Drums, Bass, and
other accompanying instruments, there are Intimate Styles with Solo Piano Styles if you just want to play along with
a piano accompaniment. If the on board variety of styles is not enough, or if you have creative ideas of your own,
the CP contains other features such as Style Maker and Conductor to help you edit or create your own custom
Styles. These features are explained in the section of this manual “Creating Your Own Styles”,
1) Selecting and Playing a Style
The Styles are organized into 16 categories, 6 of which are accessible directly using the dedicated STYLE SELECT
button on the front panel, while the remaining 10 categories are accessible through a separate screen assigned
to the OTHERS panel button.
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¡ To select a Style:
Using a Style
As with the SOUND category buttons, the FAVORITES button allows up to 20 of your favorite styles to be group together
for easy access, without needing to remember in which category and on which page a particular style is stored.
Step 1
Press the STYLE button for the category of your choice.
The LCD screen will display the first Style Selection page for that category.
Step 2
Touch the name of the Style you wish to select.
Tempo will be displayed in the top left corner of
the LCD screen.
PAGE : Select the different pages within a Style category.
Touch the screen to select your desired Style.
Step 3
Each Style category has several pages of styles. If you don’t see your desired Style on the currently displayed
page, you can touch the PAGE buttons to select the other page.
Alternatively, press another STYLE button to jump to another category.
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Step 4
If you wish to play the selected Style, press either the START/STOP button to start the Style playing
immediately, or the INTRO/ENDING button to start the Style with an Intro pattern.
You can also press the SYNC/FADE OUT button before starting a Style or pressing the INTRO/END
buttons.
When the SYNC/FADE OUT button is pressed, the Style will not start until you play a note or chord on the
keyboard.
Step 5
To adjust the tempo of the Style, use the Dial to change the Tempo.
The tempo will be displayed in the top left corner of the LCD screen.
You can also use the TAP TEMPO button. Tap the button three or more times at the desired tempo, and the
CP will automatically translate your taps into an on-screen Tempo value.
Step 6
To stop the Style, press either the START/STOP button to stop the Style immediately, or the INTRO/ENDING
button to stop with an ending pattern,
You can also press the SYNC/FADE OUT button and have the Style fade out gradually.
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When this button is pressed before starting a Style or before pressing the INTRO/ENDING
button, the Style will not start until you play a note or chord on the keyboard. When this
button is pressed while the Style is running the Style will gradually fade out. When this
button is pressed during a fade out the Style will gradually fade back in and you may resume
playing the Style. You can press the SYNC/FADE OUT button at any time while any of the
patterns (Intro, Variation, Ending) in the Style are running to fade in or out of the Style.
Starts or stops the Style immediately.
You can also select a Style when you are in the main play screen, simply by using the Dial. Touch the name of the style
and it will become highlighted, then use the Dial to select another Style.
The CP remembers the last Style selection that you made within each category while the power is on. When you press
a STYLE button, the CP will automatically select the Style previously chosen in the same category.
When you switch from one Style to another while it is running, the new Style will wait until the beginning of the next
measure before it begins to play.
Intro/Ending
When one of the Intro/Ending buttons is pressed to start a Style the selected Intro pattern will be played before the
selected Variation pattern plays. There are both major and minor versions for each Intro (except Intro 3). The Auto-
accompaniment System will decide which Intro to use based upon the first Chord you play (major or minor). The
LCD screen will display a countdown in bars to show how many bars you have until the variation begins playing.
When one of these buttons is pressed while the Style is running the selected Ending pattern will be played before
the Style stops.
There are major and minor versions for each Ending (Except Ending 3).
Each Style four different Intros and Endings.
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Intro/Ending 1 is the main Intro/Ending for the style.
Intro/Ending 2 is a shorter Intro/Ending.
Intro/Ending 3 is a special type of Intro/Ending. Unlike Intro/Ending 1 & 2 which have preset chord progressions
and melodies, Intro/Ending 3 has no preset chord progression. You can use Intro/Ending 3 to create your own chord
progressions to fit with any song you are playing. It responds to your chords in the same manner as the Fill-in and
Variation sections of the style.
Intro/Ending 4 is a simple Intro/Ending. The Intro is just a Count-in and the Ending is just one held chord.
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Fill-In and Variation
Each Style is made of four Variation patterns and four Fill-in patterns.
Fill-ins are short patterns that temporarily embellish the Style. Fill-ins can add excitement and rhythmic change to the
Style and be used as a musical lead in between the Variations. To use a Fill-in, just press one of the FILL IN buttons. You
will hear the fill-in begin playing immediately from a musically appropriate spot.
Fill-ins can also be used as a short intro. First press the SYNC/FADE OUT button then press one of the FILL-IN buttons
to select a desired Fill-in. Press any key on the keyboard to start the style. After the Fill-in plays, the selected Variation
will play.
To select a Variation, press one of the four VARIATION buttons to select the desired Variation. The Selected VARIATION
button LED will light.
You can set the CP to automatically play a Fill-in anytime you press a VARIATION button as you switch from one Variation
to another. Select your preferred option in the Fill-in mode. (See page 109)
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2) Auto Accompaniment System
The Auto-accompaniment System (ACC) is a powerful feature that determines how the Styles will interact with
you as you play. The ACC System analyzes your playing and adjusts the notes the Style plays to follow the Chords
that you play on the keyboard. The ACC System is capable of recognizing single finger as well as more complex
chord voicings. The CP recognizes 61 chord types as well as most of their inversions. (See the appendix for a
chord table.) There are three modes of key recognition—One Finger, Fingered, and Full Keyboard. Your choice of
which mode to use depends on your skill level and the selected musical style.
Fingered The player must play at least three notes of a chord below the split point (LEFT/SPLIT Part) before
the ACC System will recognize the chord type.
One Finger Uses a simplified chord method that allows beginners to specify a chord type by playing only one
or two notes below the split point. The types of chords that can be recognized in this manner are
limited to Major, Minor, 7th and Major 7th.
While the player can trigger basic chords with as little as one finger, the ACC System will recognize
more complex chord types if you play them, even you are in the One Finger mode.
Full Keyboard The player must play at least three notes of a chord anywhere across the 88 keys before the ACC
System will recognize the chord type. This mode is similar to Fingered however, Full Keyboard
recognizes chord types from three or more notes played anywhere across the 88 keys not just
below the split point.
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Bass Inversion
When Bass Inversion is on, the Bass Section of the Style will follow the lowest note of the chord voicing played
on the keyboard. With Bass Inversion on it is possible to specify a chord over a certain bass note by the chord
voicing you play. For example, a C chord over a G bass, or a Bb7 chord over a C Bass. Bass Inversion will work
with all three key recognition modes but when in One Finger mode, you play at least two notes of a chord for Bass
Inversion to function.
Style Lock
When Style Lock is on, the current Style settings (e.g. Style selection, tempo, Key Recognition mode, Bass
Inversion etc.) will be retained, even if the REGISTRATION buttons are used. This allows the REGISTRATION
buttons to be used without affecting the current Style settings.
¡ To turn Auto-accompaniment (ACC) on:
Step 1
Select a Style that you would like to play.
Step 2
Press the STYLE SETTINGS button.
The LCD screen will display the STYLE SETTINGS menu:
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BASS INV. : Enable Bass Inversion.
FULL KBD : Select Full Keyboard ACC mode.
STYLE LOCK : Prevents the selected style
from changing when REGISTRATION buttons
are pressed.
FINGERED : Select Fingered ACC mode.
ONE FINGER : Select One Finger ACC mode..
STYLE MIXER : Show the Style Mixer screen.
STYLE MAKER : Show the Style Maker screen.
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Step 3
Touch the screen to select the ACC Key Recognition mode.
The LCD indicator for each virtual button will turn on or off to indicate that the selected Key Recongition mode is
enabled.
Step 4
Touch the BASS INVERSION button if you would like to turn it on.
The LED indicator for the virtual button till turn on.
Step 6
Touch the STYLE LOCK button if you would like to turn it on or off accordingly.
Step 7
Press the ACC ON/OFF button to activate the Auto-accompaniment System (ACC).
The selected Key recognition mode will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the LCD screen, together with a
hand icon to indicate One Finger and Fingered/Full Keyboard modes.
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Step 8
Press the START/STOP button to start the Style, and play some chords in the LEFT/SPLIT Part.
You will hear the Style start and also change keys and chord types as you play different chords.
Step 6
If you want to cancel or stop the Auto-accompaniment, press the ACC ON/OFF button again.
If you turn the ACC off without stopping the Style the drum rhythms will continue to play.
When you play along with the Auto-accompaniment using the Fingered or Full Keyboard modes, you may hear two sounds
playing the chords: one is selected by the front panel and the other is pre programmed for the Style. This is because the
sounds used by the Auto-accompaniment Style are independent of the Left and Right Par t sound settings. Therefore
you will hear the instrument sounds played by your hand as well as those generated by the accompaniment.
In most cases, these are just duplicate notes being played using different sounds. In some cases however, you may hear
different notes or an unexpected chord inversion. If the overall musical effect is undesirable, try turning the LEFT/SPLIT
Part off and let the accompaniment play alone.
You can use the Auto-accompaniment (ACC) System without the Style running. In this way you can make use of the
chord recognition without having the pre programmed rhythms or patterns playing. Just turn the ACC on and play without
starting the Style. You will hear the bass and chord parts only. This may be useful when you play a musical piece that is
not played with drums. The accompaniment sounds are pre programmed to best suit the different Styles, and you cannot
alter them. When playing in One Finger mode, however, you can replace the chord sound with the sound chosen for the
LEFT/SPLIT Part. Assign your preferred sound and make the LEFT/SPLIT Part active.
You can also start a Style without the ACC on. In this way you can have just drums and percussion accompany you.
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3) 1-2 Play
If you want to play using an Accompaniment Style, but have no idea as to what sounds you should use for the
right and left-hand parts, try using the 1-2 Play feature. This feature gives you a preprogrammed panel setup with
appropriate sounds and settings for the Style you have chosen.
¡ To use 1-2 Play:
Step 1
Select the Style you would like to play.
Step 2
Press the 1-2 PLAY button.
The 1-2 Play indicator will become lit, and the words “1-2 Play” are displayed in the Main Screen. The
SYNC button is activated as well.
Step 3
Activate one of the INTO/ENDING buttons if you want the Style to begin with an introduction. Start the Style
by playing a key on the left side of the keyboard, or by pressing the START/STOP button.
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Step 4
Press the 1-2 PLAY button again to turn it off.
Among the settings contained in the 1-2 Play setting are the Sounds assigned to the keyboard Parts (Solo, Right 1/2,
Left), Tempo, and Mixer settings.
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4) Registration
A Registration is a setup that remembers the panel settings along with many other performance functions so that
you can recall them at the touch of a button. This lets you begin to play quickly instead of spending a lot of time
programming all the settings and values manually.
Registration Buttons
There are 8 Registration buttons on the panel of the Concert Performer. Each button contains a different registration.
Pressing any of the Registration buttons activates the setup stored there. Pressing another Registration button changes
to the registration stored in that button. Pressing the active Registration button again deactivates the registration and
returns you to the original panel setup.
Registration Groups
There are 20 Registration Groups in the Concert Performer. Each group contains settings for the 8 Registration buttons
on the panel. Each group represents a “family” of settings for the CP. The sound and performance capability of the
Concert Performer is remarkable, and each registration group is designed to take full advantage of certain types of
sounds available in the instrument. Switching from one Registration Group to another instantly changes the Registration
buttons from Pipe Organ settings to Orchestra settings, for example.
The default Registration Group is “American Pop”, a family of registrations designed to play popular music from the
1940’s through today.
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With 8 Registration buttons and 20 Registration Groups, you have a total of 160 pre-programmed Registrations
available. Plus, you can overwrite any registration with your own unique setups.
Step 1
Press the REGISTRATION GROUPS button.
Ten Registration Groups will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch the PAGE buttons to view the Registration Groups on the other page.
Touch the name to select the Registration Group,
then press one of eight REGISTRATION buttons
to call the desired setup..
PAGE : Lists the Registration Groups on the other pages.
NAME : Takes you to the Registration Group Name screen.
SAVE : Takes you to the Registration Group Save screen.
Step 3
Touch the desired the desired Registration Group name to select it.
Step 4
Press one of the eight REGISTRATION buttons to activate a Registration from your selected Registration
Group.
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Step 5
To return to the Main Screen, press the EXIT button.
The CP remembers how the front panel was setup before you chose a Registration so that after exiting the Registration,
the prior settings will be restored.
It is not necessary to always begin with the REGISTRATION GROUP button when selecting a Registration. If the group
you want to use is already selected, pressing one of the REGISTRATION buttons will activate a setup from that group.
The CP will remember the Registration Group last chosen as long as the power remains on.
You cannot use the 1-2 Play function and Registrations at the same time. Choosing one always cancels the other.
¡ To create your own Registration:
Step 1
Set up the instrument’s panel and functions in the way that you’d like to save them.
Step 2
Press the REGISTRATION GROUPS button.
Step 2
Touch the SAVE button, then touch one of the five Registration Groups listed in which to save your setup.
Touch the PAGE buttons to view the 20 Registration Groups in sets of five.
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Touch the name to select the Registration Group.
PAGE : Display Registration Groups listed on pther pages.
Step 3
Press one of the 8 REGISTRATION buttons to specify which location you’d like to save your Registration to.
Press the specific REGISTRATION
button where you’d like to save to.
The following settings can be stored in a Registration:
Sounds (Solo, Right1, Right2, Left), Split Point, Style and Variation, Fill-in mode, Tempo, Accompaniment settings, Mixer
settings, Chorus settings, Effect settings, Harmony settings, Voicing, Detune, Resonance, Left Pedal functions, Mic
Harmony, and Mic Effect
You can save your Registrations to a USB memory device and load them into the CP later. (See page 132.)
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¡ To rename the Registration Group:
Step 1
Press the REGISTRATION GROUPS button.
Step 2
Select the Group that you wish to rename.
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Step 3
Touch the NAME button.
The display will show a virtual keyboard.
Step 4
Touch the screen to enter a new name for the Registration Group.
BACK : Takes you to the previous menu.
SAVE : Saves the new Registration Group name
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Step 5
Touch the SAVE button to confirm the new Registration Group name.
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5) Song Stylist
With over 1000 Sounds and nearly 400 Styles, it can sometimes be difficult to decide the best settings with which
to play a song. Even if you are very familiar with the Concert Performer, you may want a quick way to change the
CP’s setup to play another song. The Song Stylist feature was created to handle this situation for you. You simply
pick the name of the song you want to play and the Concert Performer sets up everything for you.
The Song Stylist contains a list of 1000 popular song titles. In the Song Stylist, there is an appropriate setup for
each of those songs. You may search for your favorite title either alphabetically by song name, or by category of
musical genre. Once you’ve found the song you want to play, simply press one button and the CP is immediately
setup for that song and ready for you to begin.
The Song Stylist contains no prerecorded music, only the setup to play the chosen song. You must play the actual music
yourself.
¡ To use the Song Stylist:
Step 1
Press the SONG STYLIST button.
The Name Menu list appears, showing alphabet letters to search for the SONG STYLIST.
Touch the relevant part of the screen to begin searching for the title of a song.
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SHOW BY CATEGORY : Shows the categories of song title.
USB : Searches for a title stored on a USB device.
Step 2
Press the SEARCH BY CATEGORY button.
The Category list appears, showing the different musical genres for the SONG STYLIST.
Touch the screen to select your desired song
title’s capital letter.
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Touch the screen to select your desired
category.
SEARCH BY CATEGORY : Shows the other categories.
SEARCH BY NAME : Shows the song list in alphabetical order.
USB : Searches for a title stored on a USB device.
Step 3
Touch the SEARCH BY CATEGORY button to display the Category choices on the other page.
Then touch the desired category to select it.
A list of songs within that musical category will appear.
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Step 4
Touch the PAGE buttons to display the Song Titles on the other pages in the same category.
Touch the desired song name to select it.
PAGE : Searches for a title on the other pages.
GROUP : Jumps to the Song Stylist Category menu.
ABC : Searches for a title in alphabetical order.
USB : Searches for a title stored on a USB device.
SELECT : Selects the Song.
Selecting a song stored on a USB device.
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PAGE : Searches for a title on the other pages.
CHAIN : Starts the Chain Play.
PRESET : Searches for a title from the internal presets.
SELECT : Selects the song.
Step 5
Touch the screen to select one of the ten songs displayed.
The CP automatically returns to the Main Screen ready with all of the settings for that song.
Step 6
You may start and play the song in your usual manner. You can operate the CP normally and make any
changes to the Song Stylist setup that you wish.
STYLE : Highlights the Style.
TEMPO : Adjusts the Tempo.
LEFT : Highlights the LEFT Part.
< ARROW : Adjust the split point.
VOLUME : Adjusts the volume level for the sound.
SONG LIST : Takes you back to the Song List screen.
SOLO : Highlights the SOLO Part.
RIGHT 1 : Highlights the RIGHT 1 Part.
RIGHT 2 : Highlights the RIGHT 2 Part.
ARROW > : Adjusts the split point.
Step 7
To play another song, touch the SONG LIST button.
To exit, press the SONG STYLIST button again or press the EXIT button.
You may use different Sounds, Styles, Tempo and other settings to customize to your taste.
When choosing a Song Stylist created by you (or someone else) and saved to a USB device, there may be a recorded
melody and chord track available. The chord track, called the Auto Chord Progression, will provide you with the chord
changes to the song.
You may also find a song title by searching the list alphabetically.
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¡ To search the Song Stylist by Song Title:
Step 1
Touch the SONG LIST button.
The Category list appears, showing the different musical genres for the SONG STYLIST.
Step 2
Touch the SEARCH BY NAME buttons.
Touch the screen to take you to the first letter of the name of the desired song.
Step 3
Touch the PAGE buttons to search for the name of your song.
Then touch the song name to select it.
The CP automatically returns to the Main Screen ready with all of the settings for that song.
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6) Keyboard Harmony
When the Auto-Accompaniment is enabled, selecting the Keyboard Harmony function will automatically add notes
to your right hand (melody) part, helping you to sound more professional. This function analyzes the notes you play
and automatically adds notes from the Accompaniment chord (shown in the Main Screen when the Accompaniment
is on), creating a “harmony” part (even if you are only playing single notes in the left and right hands).
There are 10 types of Harmony.
Block Adds three or four notes based on the chord.
Open Adds three or four notes based on the chord. Harmony notes may extend over one octave below the lowest
right-hand note.
Jazz Adds three or four notes based on the chord.
Rockn’ Adds a note at a fifth (or fourth) interval to the lowest note played in the RIGHT Part.
Dynamic Adds three or four notes based on the chord. Harmony notes are played within one octave below the lowest
note played in the right hand.
Duet Adds a note according to the lowest note played in the right hand and based on the chord.
Octave Takes the highest note played in the right hand and doubles it an octave down.
Octave Duet Adds an Octave note and a Duet note.
Vocal 1 Adds a single note above the top note of the right hand based on the chord.
Vocal 2 Adds three notes based on the chord. The lowest note will always be the root of the chord.
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Step 1
Press the KBD HARMONY button.
The button will be lit to show that it is active. The Harmony symbol will also appear in the Main Screen.
Step 2
To change the Harmony type, hold down the KBD HARMONY button for a moment until the Harmony
Select menu is displayed.
Step 3
Touch the desired Harmony type to select it.
Touch the screen to select your desired Harmony
type.
Step 4
Press the EXIT button to leave the Harmony Select menu.
Step 5
To turn off the Harmony, press the HARMONY button again.
The additional notes created by Harmony are added to the RIGHT 1 Part, if that part is on. If the RIGHT 1 Part is off,
the additional notes are added to the RIGHT 2 Part. If both parts are off, there will be no Harmony even though the
HARMONY button is lit. The Harmony notes are played with the same sound as the part they are added to.
You can volume mix the Harmony separately in the MIXER screen.
If the Accompaniment in not enabled, you will not be able to activate Harmony.
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7) Creating Your Own Styles
The Concert Performer contains nearly 400 built-in Styles covering a wide variety of musical genres. There are
two powerful features that allow you to edit any of these Styles to better suit your musical tastes, or even create
your own Style entirely from scratch! These are the Conductor and the Style Maker.
The Conductor allows you to edit the Style data and personalize it to your taste. The Conductor offers two ways
to edit: Easy Edit and Advanced Edit.
The Style Maker allows you to create Styles of your own.
There are three ways of using this feature: Make a New Style, Edit an Existing Style, and Phrase Combination.
The CP can store up to 20 User Styles on board at one time. However since you can also save your original Styles
to USB memory, your library of Styles is virtually unlimited.
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8) Conductor
The Conductor is used to edit Preset or User Style data.
There are two editing methods offered by the Conductor.
Easy Style Edit This is an easy way to edit the Style data. The CP built-in styles are comprised three different
types, Full, Intimate, and Solo Piano Styles. A Full Style consists of six instrument tracks called
Sections. These are the Drums, Bass, and four Accompaniment tracks. The Intimate Styles
have four Sections, Drum, Bass, And Two Accompaniment tracks. The Solo piano Styles
have two Accompaniment Tracks (Right and Left hand) and no Drum or Bass tracks.
When you play a Style, each of these sections plays a musical Phrase composed for that
type of instrument. Each section can play one of four different musical phrases, one for
each of the four variations within a Style.
Easy Edit lets you assign which of these four Phrases will be played by each section for
each of the four variations within the style. This means you can mix and match the different
phrases for each section to create your own unique arrangements. Once you are satisfied
with your edits, you can save your Easy Style edits to the PRESET STYLE.
Advanced Style Edit This allows you to edit the finer details within a Style. You have control over each Section’s
Sound Assignment, volume level, panning, chorus, and reverb settings. Once you are satisfied
with your edits, you can save your Advanced Style edits to the USER CONDUCTOR.
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Easy Edit
Step 1
Select the Style and the Variation (1-4) that you would like to edit.
Step 2
Press the CONDUCTOR button.
The LCD screen will display the Easy Style Edit screen.
Step 3
Touch the part buttons at the bottom of the screen to select a Section to edit.
Touch the buttons on the side of the screen to select the desired Phrase (1-4) for each Section.
PHR. 1-4 : Selects a Phrase for the Section. SAVE TO PRESET: Saves the changes to the
Preset Style.
MORE : Go to Advanced Edit section.
PART : Selects which Section is being changed. Touching
again will mute the Section.
Step 4
Alternatively, touch the empty squares to select the phrase for each corresponding sound.
You can edit while the Style is playing to hear your changes.
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Step 5
Touch the part buttons at the bottom of the screen to mute/un-mute each Section
Step 6
If you would like to save your edits, touch the SAVE TO PRESET button in the top right corner.
The saved contents will be written to the PRESET STYLE. If you don’t save your edits, they will be lost when you
turn the power OFF.
Step 7
Touch the MORE button to go to the Advanced Style Edit screen.
Step 8
Press the EXIT button to leave the Easy Style Edit screen.
Touching the SAVE button will save all Styles at one time. You cannot save styles individually.
For Intimate Styles the ACC 3/4 Sections are not used and cannot be edited.
For Solo Piano Styles the Drum, Bass, and ACC 3/4 Sections are not used and cannot be edited.
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Resetting the Style
The CP always remembers the original Preset Style settings. If you wish to restore those factory settings before
saving your edits, simply touch the RESET button in the Conductor.
If you would like to revert all Styles back to their original factory settings, after you have pressed the SAVE button, use
reset Conductor on the Soft Reset screen. See the section titled “Soft Reset” on page 122.
Note:
Easy Edit doesn’t allow you to edit the Intro, Ending and Fill-ins. However, muting a Section in the Style will result in
automatic muting of the same Section in the Intro, Ending and Fill-ins. If you mute a certain Section, you need to consider
what effect it will have on the overall Style.
Advanced Edit
Step 1
Select the Style and the Variation (1-4) that you would like to edit.
Step 2
In the EASY STYLE EDIT screen, touch the MORE button.
The Advanced Style Edit screen will be displayed.
SOUND : Selects the sound for the Section.
SAVE TO USER : Saves the changes to the
User Conductor.
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REVERB LEVEL : Adjusts the Reverb level.
CHORUS LEVEL : Adjusts the Chorus level.
PAN : Adjusts panning.
VOLUME : Adjusts the volume level.
BACK : Back to the EASY STYLE EDIT settings.
PART : Selects the Section to change. Pressing again
will mute the Section.
Step 3
Touch the part buttons at the bottom of the screen to select a Section to edit.
Touch the buttons on the side of the screen, then use the dial to adjust the settings.
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Step 4
Alternatively, touch the fader that you wish to edit and make your edits via the zoomed interface.
You can continue to make edits while the Style is playing to hear your changes.
Step 5
Touch the BACK button to return to the Easy Style Edit screen.
Step 6
If you would like to save your edits, touch the SAVE TO USER button.
Your edits will be written to the USER CONDUCTOR. If you don’t save your edits, they will be lost as soon as you
exit the Advanced Style Edit screen.
SAVE TO : Selects the memory location (1
through 40) where you wish to save your
User Conductor Style.
NAME : Names your Style (switches to virtual
keyboard screen)
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BACK : Back to the Advanced Style Edit.
SAVE : Proceeds with saving the Style.
Step 7
Press the EXIT button to exit the Advanced Style Edit screen.
Important Note:
If you are using a User Style as the Source Style of your User Conductor, that User Style must always be kept at
the same location in the CP, or else the User Conductor will not be able to locate it.
Resetting the Style
You can restore the original Style settings by touching the RESET button on either the Easy or Advanced Style
Edit screens. This will completely clear the changes made to the Styles except any data already saved as a User
Conductor Style. You can also instantly discard the current changes by pressing the EXIT button to leave the
Advanced Edit screen.
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User Conductor Styles
Step 1
Touch the USER button.
If there are any User Conductor Styles available, they will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch the screen to select your desired User Conductor Style.
PAGE : Show User Conductor Styles on the other pages.
DELETE : Deletes the selected User Conductor Style.
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Touch the screen to select your desired User
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Making a Style with Get Phrase from Recorder
This is the most flexible way to create a new Style.
You can take music that you have recorded using the CP’s own Recorder and convert it into Style data. Or, you
can use an external MIDI device or a personal computer to create the musical phrases, then load the data into
the CP’s Recorder and convert those.
Configuration of a Style
A complete Style consists of the following patterns:
Basic pattern 4 patterns (Variation 1-4) Max 16 measures
Fill-in 4 patterns (Fill-In 1-4) 1 or 2 measures
Intro Major 2 pattern Max 16 measures
Intro Minor 2 pattern Max 16 measures
Ending Major 2 pattern Max 16 measures
Ending Minor 2 pattern Max 16 measures
Count Intro 2 pattern Max 16 measures
Count Ending 2 pattern Max 16 measures
Each of these are made of six Sections: Drum, Bass, ACC1, ACC2, ACC3 and ACC4. However you don’t necessarily have
to have all of them to create a Style. For example, you may not need to use some Variations or Sections to accomplish
your musical idea. These unused sections may be left blank, or filled with Section data copied from the initial source
Style that you were asked to choose at the beginning of the Style Maker process.
The different Sections can be of varying bar lengths as long as they stay within the limit. Having them all the same length
may make the Style easier to use in a song, but you may find that having uneven bar lengths among the Sections can
create interesting musical results.
Before you can generate a Style from these phrases, you have to have them loaded into the Recorder, keeping in mind
which tracks in the Recorder are going hold data for which Sections in the new Style.
The source recording in the CP’s Recorder can be in any key. However, you need to know what key that is, because you
will have to specify that as part of generating a new Style. For simplicity’s sake it is advisable to record in C if you are
planning on using the recording with the Style Maker.
¡ To create a Style:
Step 1
Press the ADVANCED RECORDER button.
The LCD screen will display the Advanced Recorder menu.
Step 2
In the Advanced Recorder menu, touch Style Maker.
The LCD screen will display the first Style Maker screen.
MENU : Go to the Advanced Recorder menu.
ENTER : Enters the selected Style Maker menu.
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Step 3
To make a completely new Style, touch Make New Style.
To edit an existing style, touch Edit Existing Style, then use the Dial to select the style you wish to edit.
Step 4
Touch the ENTER button.
The Get Phrase From Recorder screen will be displayed.
Step 5
Touch the part buttons at the bottom of the screen to select the Recorder track that contains the data you
want to use for each Section of the Style.
You can switch off a Section by touching it twice, and the Section will not be created in your Style.
PATTERN : Selects which pattern you are
currently creating.
START BAR : Selects the first bar of the phrase
in the recording that you want to convert.
BAR LENGTH : Selects the last bar of the phrase
in the recording that you want to convert.
CHORD : Enter the key that the phrase was in.
SAVE : Saves the new Style.
EXEC : Generates the new Style from your
settings.
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MORE : Takes you to the next menu for more options.
PART : Selects which Section(s) you are working with.
Pressing twice deactivates the Section so that it
will not be incorporated into the new Style.
Step 6
Touch the screen to set up the options and select the proper data from the Recorder.
You may have different options for each track.
Step 7
Touch the MORE button to adjust advanced settings, if necessary.
Step 8
Touch the EXEC button to generate the Style. You can listen to it by pressing the START/STOP button.
Step 9
If you would like to save the new style, touch the SAVE button.
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Step 10
Touch PRESET TEMPO, then use the dial to set the default tempo for the new Style.
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SAVE TO : The location to which the new Style
will be saved.
NAME : The name of the new Style.
BACK : Takes you to the previous menu.
SAVE : Saves the style to User Style.
Preset Tempo : The tempo that is set automatically
Step 11
Touch SAVE TO, then use the Dial to select the location to save your new Style.
Step 12
Touch NAME, then use the virtual keyboard to enter a name for the new Style.
Step 13
Touch the SAVE button
The new Style will be saved to the CP’s internal memory.
when the new style is selected.
Auto-accompaniment System
The Concert Performer Auto-Accompaniment System (ACC) analyzes your playing and adjusts the note data
recorded in the different Phrases in a pattern to match the root key and chord type you are playing. The ACC
System also shifts the octave for each phrase to keep each section playing within its musically useful range. To get
the most out of this System, any new Style you create can benefit from some fine tuning of these settings.
When you touch the MORE button on the Style Maker Record screen, the Style Maker Detail Settings screen will
be displayed.
Accompaniment Type (ACC Type)
This setting determines how Phrases being played by a particular section in a pattern will be analyzed by the Auto-
accompaniment (ACC) System. There are Two Accompaniment Types: Chordal and Scalic (melodic). Chordal Phrases
usually consist of block chords or arppegiated chords. You should set this kind Phrase to Chordal. Scalic Phrases usually
play melodic phrases that serve to add interest to the style as well as provide counter melodies and riffs. Melodic Phrases
or Phrases that contain chromatic passages should be set to Scalic. Scalic Phrases can also contain chords but they
will be analyzed differently than chords in a Chordal Phrase. The Bass section is automatically set to Scalic since it will
rarely if ever play chords.
The terms Open and Close apply to Chordal Phrases, and refer to how the CP will regulate the voicing of a Chordal
Phrase. Setting a Section to Open will allow for open-voiced chords, which might be good for guitar and string sounds.
Setting a Section to Close maintains closed voiced chords, which are better suited to piano parts and other chording or
comping instruments.
Range
This determines the chord inversions that a Chordal Phrase will play.
The term “range” here has nothing to do with the span of actual chord notes. It selects which note in the chord will serve
as the basis of the chord inversion.
HI is the initial setting and is recommended as a starting point. MID plays an inversion based on the next lower note in
relation to HI, while LO plays an inversion based two-notes lower.
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Crossover
This determines the point where a Scalic Phrase will be transposed to keep the notes in a musically useful range.
When notes in a Scalic Phrase fall below the Crossover point you select they will be transposed up one octave by the
Accompaniment System. For example if you set the Crossover point to E, the Phrase would begin to be transposed up
one octave whenever you play a chord with an E as the root.
Experiment with the different Chordal and Scalic settings to find the one that works best with each Phrase.
Bass Limit
This is an option for the Bass section and sets the limit for the lowest note the Bass will play. If a note in a Bass Phrase
falls below the limit, it will automatically be transposed up an octave.
¡ To adjust the auto-accompaniment system:
Step 1
Touch the buttons on the left side of the screen to select the settings you wish to change.
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BACK : Takes you to the previous menu.
PLAY : Plays the style.
PART : Selects the Section.
Step 2
Touch the buttons at the bottom of the screen to select the Section.
Step 3
Use the Dial to select or change a value.
Step 4
When done, touch the BACK button to return to the previous menu, then save the Style if necessary.
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10) Making a Style with Phrase Combination
Phrase Combination is similar to Easy Style Edit in the Conductor. Phrase Combination however, lets you not only
combine Phrases from within the selected Style but you can also combine Phrases from any of the Styles in the
CP to create a new Style. Additionally you can edit Fill-ins and basic patterns (Variations).
You cannot change the Intro and Ending Phrases. These will remain the same as in your selected Style.
¡ To use Phrase Combination:
Step 1
In the Advanced Recorder menu, touch Style Maker.
The LCD screen will display the first Style Maker screen.
Step 2
Touch Phrase Combination, then use the dial to select the initial style.
Step 3
Touch the ENTER button to proceed to the next screen.
The LCD screen will display the first Phrase Combination screen.
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Step 4
Touch the screen to select which of the four Fill-ins and Variations you would like to change.
< ARROW : Selects the pattern to change.
Choose Variation 1–4 or Fill-in 1–4.
Selects the Section to be modified.
BACK : Takes you to the previous menu.
PLAY : Plays the new style.
CURSOR : Moves the cursor between the Style and
Phrase columns.
SAVE : Saves the modified data as a new Style.
Step 5
ARROW > : Selects the pattern to change.
Choose Variation 1–4 or Fill-in 1–4.
Touch the screen to select the Section to change.
Step 6
Touch the CURSOR buttons to move the cursor between the Style and Phrase column.
Step 7
Use the Dial to change the current Style or Phrase. You can jump to the desired Style category by pressing
the Style select buttons directly.
Step 8
Touch the PLAY button to listen to the new Style.
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Step 9
Touch the SAVE button to save the new Style.
Step 10
Touch PRESET TEMPO button and use the dial to set the default tempo for the style.
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SAVE TO : Selects the location to be saved.
NAME : Names the style.
Step 11
BACK : Takes you to the previous menu.
SAVE : Saves the style to User Style.
PRESET TEMPO : Sets the default tempo for
the style.
Touch the SAVE TO button, then use the Dial to select the location that the style should be saved to.
Step 12
Touch NAME, then use the virtual keyboard to enter a name for the new Style.
Step 13
Touch the SAVE button.
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11) Editing Sounds
Even though the Concert Performer has over 1000 high quality instrument and drum sounds built-in, there may be
times when you would like to change some of the qualities of a sound to really get the tonal character that you have
in mind. The CP allows you edit certain settings for individual sounds. You can choose to change subtle nuances of
the sound or even drastically change the sound’s character to the point where you can no longer recognize what
it was originally! Once you have made these changes, you can save up to 20 User Sounds in the User Sound
Category, or a virtually unlimited number to USB memory.
Editing the Preset Effect Settings
Each of the CP instrument Sounds has preset Chorus and Effect settings that are applied automatically whenever
that sound is selected. You can change these settings to suit your tastes and save them so they become the
preset settings for that Sound.
¡ To adjust the settings:
Step 1
Select the sound you want to edit and touch the SOUND EDIT button.
The LCD screen will display the Sound Edit Menu.
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Step 2
Touch Edit Preset Sound Settings.
The Preset Sound Settings screen will be displayed.
Step 3
Use the Dial to select the preset sound that you wish to modify.
SOUND NAME : Selects the preset sound
to edit.
CHORUS : Turns the Chorus on/off.
EFFECT : Turns the Effect on/off.
EFFECT TYPE : Selects an effect type.
EFFECT EDIT : Adjusts the effect settings.
LEVEL : Adjusts the chorus level.
EFFECT EDIT : Adjusts the effect settings.
BACK : Takes you to the previous menu.
SAVE : Saves the settings.
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Step 4
Touch the screen to select the different effect settings, then use the Dial to change their values.
Step 5
When you are finished, touch the SAVE button to save your settings.
Touching the SAVE button will save all changes made in the Preset Effect Settings menu. If you exit the Preset Effect
Settings menu without saving your changes, the settings will remain unchanged.
Making a User Sound
There are two steps to making a User Sound: Editing the effect settings - as described in the previous section -
and editing the sound’s character. You can adjust seven parameters of the sound character: Vibrato Depth, Vibrato
Delay, Brightness, Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release.
Vibrato Depth controls the depth of the Vibrato effect. Positive values produce a deeper Vibrato. Negative values
produce a shallower Vibrato. The actual speed of the vibrato is preset for each sound.
Vibrato Delay determines how soon the vibrato effect will start after you press a key. Positive values produce a
longer delay time before the vibrato effect starts. Negative values produce a shorter delay time before the vibrato
effect starts. When this parameter is set to 0 the vibrato effect starts as soon as you press a key.
Brightness controls the Strength of the high frequencies. Higher values produce a brighter sound, lower values
produce a darker sound.
Attack determines how quickly a sound reaches its maximum volume after you press a key. Positive values
produce a slower attack that is more gradual and smooth, while negative values produce a faster attack that is
more percussive in nature.
Decay determines how quickly the volume of the sound decreases after it reaches it maximum volume while the
key is still held down. Positive values produce a slower decay, while negative values produce a faster decay.
Sustain determines the volume level of the sound after the decay portion of the sound is complete. Positive values
produce a louder volume, while negative values produce a softer volume.
Release determines how long it takes for the sound to fade away to silence after you release the key. Positive
values produce a slower fade, while negative values produce a faster fade.
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Note:
For some sounds, changing the values for these parameters may have no effect. Each sound has a pre-programmed
setting for each of these parameters. When you change the values you are increasing or decreasing the value from the
pre-programmed setting. If the setting for a certain sound parameter is 0 for example, then changing the value will have
no effect.
¡ To make a User Sound:
Step 1
Select the sound you want to edit, then touch the SOUND EDIT button.
The LCD screen will display the Sound Edit Menu.
Step 2
In the Sound Edit menu, select Make User Sound.
The User Sound Settings screen will be displayed.
Step 3
You can edit the settings for Vibrato, Delay Vibrato time, Brightness, Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release.
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Step 4
Touch the parameter buttons at the bottom of the screen, then use the Dial to change its value.
Alternatively, touch the area above/below each parameter bar to adjust the value directly.
BACK : Takes you to the previous menu.
MORE : Takes you to the Preset Effect Settings menu.
SAVE : Proceeds with saving the sound.
Step 5
Touch the MORE button to edit the Effect Settings for your new sound.
This is the same screen as described in the previous section.
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Step 6
Touch the SAVE button.
The Sound Edit Save screen will be displayed.
SAVE TO USER SOUND : Selects the
location where the sound will be saved.
NAME : Names the Sound
BACK : Takes you to the previous menu.
SAVE : Saves the editted sound to User Sound.
Step 7
Touch SAVE TO USER SOUND, then use the Dial to select the User Sound location where the new
sound will be save.
Step 8
Touch NAME, then enter the name for the User Sound using the virtual keyboard.
Step 9
Touch the SAVE button.
The new sound will be saved to the USER category.
To select and play your new User Sound, press the OTHERS button located in the SOUND section of the front panel,
next select the USER sub-tageory, then select your desired User Sound.
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6.
Concert Magic
Thanks to Kawai’s innovative CONCERT MAGIC (CM) feature, absolutely anyone can sit at the Concert Performer
and experience the joy of being a real performing musician… even if they have never touched a musical instrument
in their life!
Concert Magic allows you to play a song by simply tapping any key on the keyboard. Regardless of what keys
you play, the notes that are heard will be the correct ones for the song. However, what makes this really exciting
is that you control the timing of the notes, as well as their dynamics. This lets you add a level of expressiveness
and individuality to the song that makes it real musical performance.
As you play a CM song, a handy Note Navigator display helps you keep track of where you are in the music, as well
as suggesting how the rhythm of the song should be tapped out on the keys. Many of the CM songs have lyrics
that can be displayed as the song is being performed. As the song is played, a Bouncing Ball makes its way over
the lyrics, following the player’s performance and encouraging everyone around the instrument to sing along.
The Concert Performer can also automatically play any of the Concert Magic songs. Listening to the song first can
make it easier to play. There is also a Chain Play mode, giving you options to listen to groups of CM songs.
1) Selecting a Concert Magic Song
The 176 on-board Concert Magic songs are divided into eight groups by song category: Children’s Songs, American
Classics, Patriotic Songs, Christmas Songs, Hymns, Classics, Special Occasions, and International songs.
In addition, you can create and play your own Concert Magic songs using a USB memory device.
¡ To select a song:
Step 1
Press the CONCERT MAGIC button.
The song selection menu will be displayed.
Ten song titles from the Children’s Songs category will be displayed. The category name is displayed
at the very top of the screen.
CATEGORY : Searches by song category.
NAME : Searches by song name.
CHAIN PLAY : Enters the Chain Play mode of the
Concert Magic.
USB : Searches for a song on a USB memory device.
SELECT : Can also be used select the song.
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Step 2
If you want to go to another song category, touch SEARCH BY CATEGORY. You can also search for a
specific title by using SEARCH BY NAME, which will list all 176 song titles in alphabetical order. You may
also use the Dial to scroll through all the titles one after another.
If you wish to play a CM song from a USB memory device, touch the USB button to see the list of songs available.
Step 3
When you have found the song that you want to play, touch the name to choose it.
The Note Navigator screen will be displayed, and you are ready to perform!
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2) Performing a Concert Magic Song
Playing the Concert Magic song you’ve selected is very easy. Just begin tapping any key on the keyboard and the
song will play. Concert Magic plays the correct notes of the song, but you must provide the rhythm. Being familiar
with how a particular song sounds does make it easier, but watching the Note Navigator screen can help you play
a song that you’ve never heard before.
The Note Navigator provides an outline of the song’s rhythm that looks a lot like the real music. The dots (x) in the
display are the notes that you play. The spacing of the notes gives a clue to the timing (rhythm) of the notes. Notes
that are closer together are played faster; notes that are farther apart are played longer. Notes that are evenly
spaced are played evenly, and so on.
Up to four lines of music are displayed. After you’ve played past a note in the song, the dot becomes a cross (+)
to help you keep track of where you now are. When you get to the bottom of the screen, the top lines change to
show the next lines of music, as if you had turned the page. When you get to the end of the song you will see a
double line, and then the song will reset to the beginning.
¡ To play a selected CM song:
Step 1
In the Note Navigator screen touch PLAY if you want to first listen to the song. The CP will play the song.
Touch the STOP button to stop the song.
Notice how the Note Navigator displays the rhythm as the song is playing.
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SCORE : Selects the score display.
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LYRICS : Displays the selected song’s lyrics, if available.
STEADY BEAT : Allows you to play any song by steady tapping.
PLAY : Starts and stops the song. Also used to reset the song
when performing.
SAVE SOUND : Saves the changed Sounds.
SONG LIST : Return to the song list to select another song.
Step 2
If you wish to play the CM song yourself, start tapping any of 88 keys while the song is stopped, and the
song will play.
Step 3
After starting to play, touch the RESET button at any time to start at the beginning of the song again.
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To play another song, touch the SONG LIST button to display the list.
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Step 5
If you have selected a song that has lyrics, you may view them by touching the LYRICS button.
Step 6
If you would like to play any song by steady tapping (instead of following the original rhythm), touch the
STEADY BEAT button.
Step 7
Touch the SCORE button to display the selected song as a musical score.
Score Display
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PART1 : Turns the score display for part 1 ON/OFF.
PART2 : Turns the score display for part 2 ON/OFF.
LYRIC : Turns the selected song’s lyric ON/OFF.
PLAY : Starts and stops the song. Also used to reset the song
when performing.
SONG LIST : Returns to the song list to select another song.
Step 8
To exit Concert Magic, simply press the CONCERT MAGIC button again.
When you reach the end of the song, press any key one more time. This will not produce sound, but instead resets the
song to the beginning for another performance.
The Bouncing Ball only works with song files that are specifically designed for Concert Magic to take advantage of this
feature.
A Concert Magic song is made of two parts - a melody part and accompaniment part. Many of the songs have different
instrument sounds assigned each part to make the music more interesting. You can select different sounds for each
part separately. The RIGHT1 Part plays the melody. To change its sound, press any Sound category button and select
a new sound. The LEFT Part handles the accompaniment. To change its sound, first turn off the RIGHT1 Part and then
press any Sound category button to select a new sound. Don’t forget to turn the RIGHT1 Part back on before you begin
to play.
You can use the PIANO ONLY button to quickly change the sound for both parts to the Concert Grand piano.
You can also activate the RIGHT2 Part to use as a layer (additional sound) for the melody. In addition, if you know the
melody to a Concert Magic song you can play along by activating the SOLO Part. Remember, you must play the notes
of the melody when the SOLO sound is active. You can also select any new sound for the RIGHT2 and SOLO parts.
Turn off all Parts except the one you wish to change, and then select the new sound. Don’t forget to turn all necessary
Parts back on before you begin to play.
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You can save your new sound settings by touching the SAVE button. The Soft Reset function will be required
to return the sounds to their original settings (see page 122).
You can transpose the song by pressing the TRANSPOSE buttons.
¡ To enter the Chain Play mode of the Concert Magic:
Step 1
Press the CONCERT MAGIC button.
The song selection menu will be displayed.
Step 2
Touch the CHAIN PLAY button.
The Chain Play menu will be displayed.
Step 3
Touch the screen to highlight a setting, then turn the Dial to change that setting. You can choose to play
songs from any one category, or to play all 176 CM songs. You can also choose to use each song’s preset
sounds, or to play the songs using the Concert Grand piano sound only.
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CATEGOTRY : Selects the song category.
PLAY : Starts the chain play.
SONG LIST : Returns to the song list.
Step 4
Touch the PLAY button to start playing the songs.
Step 5
To exit Concert Magic, press the CONCERT MAGIC button again.
Concert Magic Song Arrangements
Concert Magic songs are specially arranged so that they will work well with your key tapping. Each of the 176 CM
songs falls into one of three categories of musical arrangements of varying difficulty.
EASY BEAT
These are the easiest songs to play. To perform them, simply tap any key with a constant beat. You can easily see
which songs are Easy Beat songs when you look at the Note Navigator. The dots will line up at a constant interval
in the screen, indicating a constant beat.
MELODY PLAY
These songs are also quite easy to play, especially if you are familiar with them. To perform them, tap the keys to
the rhythm of the melody (as if you were singing).
SKILLFUL
These songs are more challenging. To perform them, carefully follow the rhythm as shown in the Note Navigator.
It may require some practice to successfully play these songs. Even skilled players will enjoy the challenge that
these songs offer.
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Steady Beat Play
After you choose a song, you can touch the STEADY BEAT button to play the song by steady tapping instead of
the original rhythm. You can play any song from any arrangement category by tapping steady beats.
3) Creating a Concert Magic Song
You can also use Concert Magic to play a song that isn’t one of the 176 built-in titles. You can record a new song
using the Concert Performer’s Recorder and then save to a USB memory device as a Standard MIDI File (SMF).
The song can now be selected by pressing the USB button when you are in the Concert Magic song selection
screen.
You can also record a song for Concert Magic by using an external sequencer. Remember to save it to your USB memory
device as a Standard MIDI File.
As you might imagine, getting your song to sound exactly the way you want it to in Concert Magic may require a
few adjustments to the original arrangement. The most important consideration is to keep the musical arrangement
as simple as possible. Concert Magic “pauses” the song after every note as it waits for you to tap the next key. If
there are complex rhythm patterns that have many notes per beat, the song may become overly difficult to play.
Here are some suggestions for creating a Concert Magic song:
Step 1
Record the melody first using the RIGHT 1 Part in the Easy Recorder (or Track 2 in the Advanced
Recorder).
Step 2
Then record the accompaniment using the LEFT Part in the Easy Recorder (or Track 4 in the Advanced
Recorder).
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Arrange the accompaniment so that its notes fall on the same beats as the melody. (This creates a Melody
Play arrangement.)
Step 4
If you want to be a little more adventurous, insert a few carefully placed accompaniment notes in between
melody notes. (This creates a Skillful arrangement.)
Step 5
If you are recording your song using an external sequencer, record the melody on channel 2 and the
accompaniment on channel 4.
Step 6
For best results, you should quantize your parts.
Of course, these are merely suggestions. There are no steadfast rules for how to compose your CM song. In fact, very
rewarding musical experiences may come out of simple trial and error.
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7. System Menu
The System Menu contains all of the functions that affect the overall performance of the CP piano. This includes
functions such as the System settings, tuning, and MIDI Setup. By adjusting these settings you can tailor the CP’s
performance to your taste.
¡ To use the System menu:
Step 1
Press the SYSTEM button. The System menu will be shown in the LCD display.
Step 2
Touch the screen to access the System Menu pages.
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TUNING : Selects the overall tuning of the CP.
TOUCH CURVE : Selects the Touch Curve (Key
velocity sensitivity).
SYSTEM EQ : Selects the Equalizer settings
for the CP.
VOICING : Selects the Voicing settings.
RESONANCE : Selects the Damper and
Resonance settings for the sustain pedal.
PAGE : Selects the different System Menu pages.
EFFECT FOR SOUND : Selects Effect priority
settings.
TEMPERAMENT : Selects the Temperament
settings.
SOUND SELECT MODE : Sound Select Mode
settings.
STYLE SELECT MODE : Style Select Mode
settings.
MIDI : Selects the MIDI settings.
PAGE : Selects the different System Menu pages.
Step 3
Touch the screen and to select the function you wish to change.
A sub-menu with further options for that function will be displayed.
CONCERTMAGIC SOUND : Selects the Concer t
Magic Sound mode.
PEDAL ASSIGN : Selects the Pedal functions.
FILL IN MODE : Selects the Fill - in mode for
the Accompaniment Styles.
SOLO SETTINGS : Selects the SOLO part
settings.
VIDEO OUT : Selects Video Out settings.
POWER UP SETTINGS : Selects the Power up
mode settings.
REGIST FILTER : Selects registration mode
settings.
SOFT RESET : Restores initial factory
settings.
SOFTWARE VERSION : Displays the software
version.
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Step 4
Touch the screen to choose a setting from the sub-menu and use the Dial to change its value.
If you would like to have the CP remember your settings and have them immediately applied every time you turn the
instrument on, select Power Up Setting from page 2 of the System menu, and touch “Save Current Settings”.
For further details on resetting data, see page 122.
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1) Tuning
Tuning allows you to adjust the CP’s pitch. You may need to adjust the tuning when you play with other
instruments.
The master pitch is displayed in Hertz. The range of adjustment is from 427.0 to 453.0 Hz. The factory preset value
is set to the modern standard A = 440.0 Hz.
You can also adjust the tuning for each Part separately. This can be used to simulate a chorus-like effect by layering the
same sound in RIGHT1 and RIGHT2 and slightly detuning them. Each Part can be raised or lowered by up to 50 cents.
(50 cents = 1/4 tone).
MASTER TUNE : Selects the master pitch.
LEFT : Selects the pitch for the LEFT Par t.
SOLO : Selects the pitch for the SOLO Par t.
MENU : Takes you to the System menu.
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