Kawai MP8 User Manual

Stage Piano

MP8

Owner’s Manual

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

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

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.

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.

- NE PAS OUVRIR.

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.

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following.

WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death
or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.

The product should be connected to
an AC outlet of the specified
voltage.

Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands.

When using the headphones, do not
listen for long periods of
time at high volume levels.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product.

120V 240V230V

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● If you are going to use an AC power cord,
make sure that its has the correct plug shape
and conforms to the specified power voltage.

● Failure to do so may result in fire.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

Doing so may result in hearing problems.

Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.

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.

The product is not completely disconnected from the
power supply even when the power switch is turned
off. If the product will not be used for a long time,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

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, such as near a heater

● 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

Before connecting cords, make sure
that the power to this product
and other devices is turned
OFF.

Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.

Do not drag the product on the floor.
Take care not to drop the product.

● Failure to do so may cause fire in case of
lightning.

● Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.

Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.
Use the product only in moderate climates (not
in tropical climates).

OFF

Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this
product and other devices.

Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result
in breakdown or short-circuit.
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the product.

Please lift up the product when moving it.
Please note that the product is heavy and must
be carried by more than two persons.
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.

Do not place the product near electrical
appliances such as TVs and
radios.

When connecting the AC power cord
and other cords, take care

● Doing so may cause the product to generate
noise.

● If the product generates noise, move the
product sufficiently away from the electrical
appliance or connect it to another AC outlet.

Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.

not to get them tangled.

Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.

Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.

● 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.

● Doing so may cause the product to become
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown
or injury.

The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation.
Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

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Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the product.

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.

Notes on Repair

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

Declaration of Conformity according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party: Kawai America Corporation
Address: 2055 East University Drive, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
Telephone: [phone]
declares that the product: Stage Piano MP8
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interferenc, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: 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.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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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WELCOME TO THE MP8

Thank you for purchasing the KAWAI MP8. The MP8 Stage Piano features
256 Internal Sounds of the highest quality. The MP8 can also be used as a
MIDI master controller. On stage, at home, or in the studio, the MP8 has
been designed to offer quick and easy access to many sophisticated features.

BASIC FEATURES of the MP8

4 ASSIGNABLE ZONES

The MP8 keyboard can be divided into 4 zones. Each zone can be set to
INT, EXT or BOTH individually. INT (Internal) is to play any of the 256
internal sounds. EXT (External) is to play external MIDI devices. BOTH is
to play internal sounds and external MIDI devices at the same time. Each
zone can be played individually, or multiple zones can be freely split, layered
and velocity switched to create stunning and personalized performances.

ACOUSTIC TOUCH KEYBOARD

The MP8’s “AWA Grand Pro” wooden keyboard provides excellent feel
and control like that found in an acoustic piano.

256 INTERNAL SOUNDS, 256 SETUPS

The MP8 offers not only acoustic piano and electric piano sounds, but also
other sounds such as organ, brass, pads and so on. All the settings of these
sounds, together with the settings to control the external devices, can be
stored into 256 setups.

REVERB AND EFFECTS

The MP8 offers 7 high quality REVERB types, and 20 different EFFECT
types to improve acoustical realism and enhance tonal quality.

CONTROL KNOBS

The MP8 has 4 multi-function CONTROL KNOBS, which offer real time
control of the EFFECTS, EQ, TONE MODIFY and MIDI-CONTROL
CHANGE messages.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME TO THE MP8.....5

1. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS.....8

1.1 FRONT PANEL.....8

1.2 HEADPHONE JACK.....10

1.3 REAR PANEL.....10

2. Basic Operations.....12

2.1 Getting Ready.....12

2.2 Selecting a Sound.....12

2.3 Layer.....14

2.4 Split.....14

2.5 Piano Only.....15

2.6 Metronome.....15

2.7 Transpose.....15

2.8 Using the MP8 as a MIDI controller.....16

2.9 Selecting a SETUP.....17

3. SW Button.....18

3.1 Panel Lock.....18

3.2 Touch Curve.....18

3.3 Rotary Slow/Fast.....19

3.4 EQ Bypass On/Off.....19

3.5 Wheel Lock.....18

3.6 Foot Switch Lock.....20

3.7 Expression Pedal Lock.....20

3.8 External Sequencer Start/Stop.....21

6.2.8 Prg # (Ext only).....32

6.2.9 TX Bank (Ext only).....33

6.2.10 Bank MSB/LSB (Ext only).....33

6.2.11 Key Range Hi/Lo .....33

6.2.12 Velocity Switch.....34

6.2.13 Velocity Switch Value.....34

6.2.14 Velocity Compression.....34

6.2.15 Velocity Offset.....35

6.2.16 Zone Transpose.....35

6.2.17 Transmitting Volume (Ext only).....35

6.2.18 Volume.....35

6.2.19 Transmitting Control Change.....35

6.2.20 Pan.....35

6.2.21 Fine Tune.....36

6.2.22 Damper.....36

6.2.23 Foot Switch.....36

6.2.24 Expression Pedal.....36

6.2.25 Modulation.....36

6.2.26 Bender.....36

6.2.27 Transmitting Bender Range (Ext only).....36

6.2.28 Bender Range.....37

6.2.29 Solo.....37

6.2.30 Solo Mode.....37

6.3 Common Parameters.....37

6.3.1 Stretch Tuning.....37

6.3.2 Temperament.....38

6.3.3 Key of Temperament.....38

6.3.4 Tuning C-B.....38

6.3.5 FSW Control Cahnge Number.....39

6.3.6 EXP Control Change Number.....39

6.3.7 Master Volume.....39

4. EFX/REVERB.....22

4.1 EFX.....22

4.2 REVERB.....23

5. Control Knobs.....24

5.1 EFFECT.....24

5.2 EQ (EQUALIZER).....25

5.3 TONE MODIFY.....25

5.4 MIDI CC# (Control Change).....26

6. MENU.....30

6.1 Editing Procedure and Parameters.....31

6.2 Edit Parameters.....31

6.2.1 Zone Mode.....31

6.2.2 Sound (Int only).....31

6.2.3 Voicing (Int Piano only).....31

6.2.4 Damper Effect (Int Piano only).....32

6.2.5 String resonance (Int Piano only).....32

6.2.6 TX Ch (Ext only).....32

6.2.7 TX Prg # (Ext only).....32

7. STORE.....40

7.1 Storing the settings as a SETUP.....40

8. SYSTEM.....41

8.1 System Menu.....41

8.2 System Parameters.....41

8.2.1 System Channel.....42

8.2.2 Initial SW .....42

8.2.3 Touch .....42

8.2.4 System Tuning.....43

8.2.5 Volume Slider Action.....43

8.2.6 Local Control.....43

8.2.7 Multi-Timbral Mode.....44

8.2.8 Receive Channel.....44

8.2.9 LCD Contrast.....44

8.2.10 LED Brightness.....44

8.2.11 Out Mode.....44

8.2.12 Foot Switch Mode .....45

8.3 System Dump.....45

8.3.1 Dump Current.....45

8.3.2 Dump All.....45

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8.4 System Rest.....46

8.4.1 Reset One SETUP.....46

8.4.2 Reset All.....46

8.5 System EFX/REVERB.....46

8.5.1 Save EFX/REVERB.....46

8.5.2 Reset EFX/REVERB.....47

9. OTHER.....48

9.1 MIDI IN.....48

9.2 SETUP Program Number Table.....48

9.3 SOUND Program Number List.....49

9.4 Notes about USB.....55

Specifications.....56

MP4 MIDI Implementation.....58

1. Recognized Data.....59

1.1 Channel Voice Message.....59

1.2 Channel Mode Message.....61

1.3 System Realtime Message.....62

2. Transmitted Data.....62

2.1 Channel Voice Message.....62

2.2 Channel Mode Message.....64

2.3 System Realtime Message.....65

3. Exclusive Data.....65

3.1 Universal Realtime Exclusive Message.....65

3.2 MP4 Dump Message.....65

3.3 Setup Data Format.....65

4. Control Change Number (CC#) Table.....68

MIDI Implementation Chart

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1. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

1.1 FRONT PANEL

[FADER SECTION]

1. VOLUME Fader

The VOLUME fader controls the master volume level of the MP8.

2. ZONE SELECT buttons

The ZONE SELECT buttons are used to select one of the four zones for editing.
Only one zone can be selected at a time. The front panel setting represents the
current zone status.

3. ON/OFF buttons

The ON/OFF buttons are used to turn zones ON/OFF. When the button is lit, the
zone is active. Normally the button color is red, but when a zone is not using the full
keyboard range the color will be green to indicate it.

4. FADERS (zone volume level control)

Each fader controls the volume level of a designated zone. When multiple zones are
active, these faders can be used as an audio mixer.

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[CONTROL KNOBS SECTION]

The four CONTROL KNOBS are multi-function real time controllers. The different
functions can be selected using the four buttons to the left side of the CONTROL
KNOBS. When a function is active, its button is lit. Touching any of these knobs
will instantly change the display to the current knob function and value.

5. EFFECT button

When this button is lit, the CONTROL KNOBS will adjust the REVERB time,
REVERB depth, EFX rate and EFX depth.

6. EQ button

When this button is lit, the CONTROL KNOBS will adjust the 4-band graphic
equalizer.

7. TONE MODIFY button

When this button is lit, the CONTROL KNOBS will adjust the CUTOFF, ATTACK,
DECAY and RELEASE Levels for the selected zone.

8. MIDI CC# button

When this button is lit, MIDI control changes are sent from the MP4 to the MIDI
device specified by the selected zone. Some control changes can also be used with
the internal sounds.

[WHEEL CONTROLLERS]

9. PITCH BEND

This control wheel smoothly bends the pitch Up or Down from its current value.

10. MODULATION

This control wheel controls the modulation (vibrato) depth. Moving the wheel forward
increases the vibrato depth.

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[EFFECT BUTTONS]

11. SW button

This button turns the assigned function ON or OFF. Many different functions can be
assigned to this switch for your convenience.

12. EFX button

This button turns the EFX ON or OFF for the selected zone.

13. REVERB button

This button turns the REVERB ON or OFF for the selected zone.

To change the function or type assigned to the above buttons, press and hold the
desired button to display the currently selected function or type, then use the VALUE
buttons to change it.

[MENU BUTTONS]

14. MENU buttons

The MENU buttons are used to enter the edit mode and scroll through all the various
parameters of the MP8. To change a parameter value, use the VALUE buttons.
Pressing both MENU buttons simultaneously will exit from the edit mode.

[DISPLAY]

15. DISPLAY

[VALUE BUTTONS]

16. VALUE buttons

The VALUE buttons are used to change the value of the current parameter as indicated
on the DISPLAY.

[SOUND SELECTION & SETUP SELECTION]

17. SOUND button

The SOUND button switches the MP8 to the SOUND mode. The PATCH buttons
will now select any of the 256 internal sounds.

18. SETUP button

The SETUP button switches the MP8 to the SETUP mode. The PATCH buttons will
now select any of the 256 SETUPs.

19. SOUND SELECT buttons

The SOUND SELECT buttons are organized in two rows of eight buttons and one
row of four ones. In SOUND mode the upper row of buttons is used to select a sound
category and the second & third raws of buttons is used to select the different internal
sounds within each category. In SETUP mode the upper row of buttons is used to
select a bank and the second & third raws of buttons is used to select the different
SETUPs within each bank.

[OTHERS]

20. STORE button

The STORE button is used to store the settings of the MP8.

21. SYSTEM button

The SYSTEM button is used to set the system parameters of the MP8.

22. TRANSPOSE button

The TRANSPOSE button is used to turn the TRANSPOSE function ON/OFF.

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1.2 HEADPHONE JACK

The headphone jack is located in front at the left end of the key slip. Use a headphone with
a standard stereo 1/4 inch phone jack.

1.3 REAR PANEL

1. OUTPUTS -FIXED­R, L OUTPUTS

The R, L outputs are used to connect the MP8 to a musical instrument amplifier
using XLR Terminals. The R, L outputs can also be used to connect the MP8 to a PA
system or recording console. The (Master) VOLUME fader and the EQ settings DO
affect these outputs.

GROUNDLIFT SW
With this switch ON, a possible ground loop can be shut from an external machine
which is connected to your MP8 with XLR terminal. Usually, you may leave the
switch to its OFF position.

2. OUTPUTS -Normal­R, L/MONO OUTPUTS

The R, L/MONO outputs are used to connect the MP8 to a musical instrument
amplifier using standard 1/4 inch phone jacks. The R, L/MONO outputs can also be
used to connect the MP8 to a PA system or recording console. The EQ settings DO
affect these outputs.

3. FOOT CONTROLLERS
EXP JACK

An expression pedal can be connected to this jack.
The expression pedal can be assigned to different MIDI control numbers or functions
in the Menu.

FSW JACK

A momentary footswitch can be connected to this jack. (EX: Kawai F-1) The
FootSwitch can be assigned to different MIDI control numbers or functions in the
Menu.

4. DAMPER / SOFT JACK

This jack is used to connect the Foot Pedal included with the MP8. (Kawai F-20)
The right pedal works as Damper pedal, and the left one works as Soft pedal. When
the Rotary EFX is in use, the Soft pedal changes function to a Fast/Slow Rotor switch.

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5. MIDI JACKS

6. USB JACK

7. POWER SWITCH

8. POWER RECEPTACLE

Keyboard amplifier
PA equipments

(Ex. Mixer, Multi-track recorder)

These jacks are used to connect the MP8 with external MIDI devices such as a MIDI
sound module or a MIDI sequencer.

This jack is used to connect the MP8 with a personal computer. See page 55 for
details.

Turns the MP8 ON or OFF.

Connect the power cable, which is included in the MP8 package, to this receptacle.

Expression
(Optional)

Footswitch
(Optional)

Terminal B

Terminal A

MIDI devices
(Ex. External Sound module, External Sequencer,

Keyboards, Personal Computers)

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2. Basic Operations

2.1 Getting Ready

Since the MP8 has no built-in speakers, you will need to connect a mixer,
keyboard amplifier or headphones in order to listen.

Turn the MP8 on, using the POWER SWITCH on the rear panel.
It is recommended to turn the MP8 on before turning on any amplifiers in
order to avoid switching noise.

What you need to know before starting:

Please read this part for a better understanding of the MP8 structure.

Basically there is no difference between SOUND and SETUP mode. The
main difference is that SETUP is used to recall your stored SETUPs.
You can edit and make changes in both modes freely. The same parameters
are available in both modes.
If you edit in SOUND mode, your settings get lost, after power off, if you
don’t store them as SETUP!
If you want to start from scratch use the SOUND mode and press PIANO
ONLY first.
If you want to modify a SETUP just select it and start editing and store later
it as SETUP.

2.2 Selecting a Sound

If you notice when you select a sound that it sounds strange it’s probably
because some of the parameters like knobs etc. were edited. To get back to
the default settings for any sound simply use the PIANO ONLY function
and reselect the sound.

The MP8 always starts up in SOUND mode when the power is turned ON.
The SOUND button will be lit to indicate SOUND mode is active.

Operation 1
Select the sound category by pressing a sound select button in the top row.
There are 3 rows of sound select buttons, the top row is for selecting a sound
category and the second and third rows are for selecting a variation.
For example, to select "60’s EP2", first press the E.PIANO in the top row
and the first sound in the E.PIANO category "Classic EP" is recalled. (If any
other variation was selected before, the last selected sound is recalled as
long as the power is on.)

Operation 2
Select the first variation by pressing a sound select button in the second row.
Press one of the 1-8 buttons in the second row. If you press 3, the variation
3 "60’s EP" is recalled. (If any other variation was selected before, the last
selected sound is recalled as long as the power is on.)

Operation 3
Select the second variation by pressing a sound select button in the third
row.

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Press one of the A-D buttons in the second row. If you press B, a variation
sound "60’s EP2" is recalled.

Select the variations with the sound select buttons in the second and third
rows.

The display shows the currently selected sound name.

1 Concert Grand

Note:
Internal sounds or Setups can be also selected using the VALUE buttons.

You should also listen to the preprogrammed Setups.
Setups are organized in 8 Banks with 32 Numbers each (total 256 Setups).
Press the SETUP button to change to SETUP mode and select a Setup by
pressing one of the Bank buttons in the upper row followed by a Number
button in the second and third row.
The display shows the currently selected Setup name.

In Sound mode, the “1” in the display indicates that the zone 1 is currently
selected.

When the multitimbre is off, the default settings of the zones are as follows.
It is recomended for simple MIDI transmit/receive use on stage etc.

Zone 1 Internal On (Plays internal sound)
Zone 2 Internal Off (Muted)
Zone 3 External On (Plays external device) The default TX channel is 1.
Zone 4 External Off (Muted)

When the multitimbre is on, the default settings of the zones are as follows.
It is recomended for recording/playback with PC or sequencer.

Zone 1 Both On (Plays internal sound & external device)

The default TX channel is 1
Zone 2 Both Off (Muted)
Zone 3 Both Off (Muted)
Zone 4 Both Off (Muted)

The zone mode for each zone is indicated by the INT/EXT LED beside the
faders. The zone status for each zone is indicated by the ZONE ON/OFF
buttons. If the ZONE buttons is red, this zone is assigned to the entire
keyrange of the MP8. If the button is green, the key range for that zone is
less than the entire key range. You can check the key range setting by holding
the SELECT button for the zone for 1 second.

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2.3 Layer

2.4 Split

Let’s try layering another sound. Turn the zone 2 on by pressing the ZONE
ON/OFF button for zone 2. The ZONE SELECT button for zone 2 is
automatically selected and the display shows the sound name for zone 2.

Select the sound for zone 2 with the SOUND SELECT buttons as shown in
the previous section.

2 String Pad

Adjust the volume balance of zone 1 and 2 with the faders for each zone.

Now let’s split the keyboard and play different sounds in upper and lower
sections.

Press and hold the ZONE SELECT button for zone 1. The display shows
the key range for zone 1 as follows.

1Key IC-2 >G8

RangeEC-2 >G8

While still holding down the ZONE SELECT button for zone 1, press the
lowest note on the keyboard. The display changes as follows.

1KeyRange(Both)

=IA-1 > ----

While still holding down the ZONE SELECT button for zone 1, select the
highest note for zone 1, for example, B2 by pressing B2 key on the keyboard.

1KeyRange(Both)

=IA-1 > B2

Repeat the same procedure for zone 2 while holding down the ZONE
SELECT button for zone 2 and set the key range from C3 to C7.

2KeyRange(Both)

=IC3 > C7

Now the keyboard is split as follows.

ZONE 1

B2 C3

ZONE 2

Note:
In this method, the key ranges for internal and external zones always
change together. If you want individual settings, use the Key Range Hi/
Lo parameter in MENU (see page 31).

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2.5 Piano Only

2.6 Metronome

Changing the Tempo/Volume

The Piano Only function lets you quickly return the MP8 sounds to the default
settings.

Press the PIANO button and the SOUND SELECT button 1 simultaneously.
All the current settings (except for SYSTEM settings) will go back to original
and only Concert Grand sound can be played on the whole keyboard.

Note:

You may use this function also as a kind of Panic or Reset button. Also it is
a good starting point to create Setups from scratch.

A metronome is available on the MP8.

Press the STORE and SYSTEM buttons simultaneously to start the
metronome.

Press the STORE or SYSTEM button to stop the metronome.

2.7 Transpose

The display will show as follows.

METRONOME
VOL= 5 =120

Use the VALUE buttons to change the tempo.

Use the MENU buttons to change the volume.

Note:
The metronome tempo is also used as MIDI clock tempo to control an
external sequencer. See page 20 for details.

When the Transpose function is “ON” the MP8’s key can be raised or lowered
in half steps. The available range of transposition is 24 semitones, either up
or down.

While holding down the TRANSPOSE button, press any key on the MP8
keyboard to select a new transposed key. Pressing the F key above middle C
for example will transpose the MP8 UP to the key of F (+5 half steps).

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The transpose amount can also be set using the VALUE buttons.
While holding the TRANSPOSE button down, press the VALUE buttons to
change the transpose amount.
The display shows the current TRANSPOSE amount when the TRANSPOSE
button is held down. A value of “0” indicates no transposition.

MASTER TRANS
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2.8 Using the MP8 as a MIDI controller

The MP8 can control external devices via MIDI.

MIDI Connection

Connect the MIDI OUT on the MP8 to the MIDI IN on an external MIDI
device with a MIDI cable.

Selecting the MIDI Channel

The MIDI Transmit Channel of the MP8 must be matched with the Receive
Channel of any MIDI devices connected to the MP8.

Select zone 3 by pressing the ZONE SELECT button 3. (Zone 3 is set to
external as default setting.)

Press the MENU-UP button until “TX Channel” (Transmit Channel) appears
on the display.

3External
TX Channel = 1

Use the VALUE buttons to choose a MIDI Transmit Channel from 1 to 16.

To exit from MENU, press both MENU UP and DOWN buttons
simultaneously.

Any notes played on the keyboard or any movements of the Knobs, sliders,
etc. will be transmitted to any external MIDI devices connected to the MIDI
out of the MP8 on the selected MIDI channel.

Sending Program Change Number

The MP8 can send MIDI program change numbers from 1 to 256 and Bank
number LSB from 0 to 1 in SOUND mode. Simply press the SOUND
SELECT buttons and the corresponding program number will be transmitted.
See the program number table below.

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UPPER SECOND THIRD PROG#:MSB-LSB

1 1 A 001:000-000
1 1 B 002:000-000
1 1 C 003:000-000
1 1 D 004:000-000
1 2 A~D 005:000-000 ~ 008:000-000
1 3 A~D 009:000-000 ~ 012:000-000
1 4 A~D 013:000-000 ~ 016:000-000
1 5 A~D 017:000-000 ~ 020:000-000
1 6 A~D 021:000-000 ~ 024:000-000
1 7 A~D 025:000-000 ~ 028:000-000
1 8 A~D 029:000-000 ~ 032:000-000
2 1~8 A~D 033:000-000 ~ 064:000-000
3 1~8 A~D 065:000-000 ~ 096:000-000
4 1~8 A~D 097:000-000 ~ 128:000-000
5 1~8 A~D 001:000-001 ~ 032:000-001
6 1~8 A~D 033:000-001 ~ 064:000-001
7 1~8 A~D 065:000-001 ~ 096:000-001
8 1~8 A~D 097:000-001 ~ 128:000-001

The transmitted program number is shown in the display.

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001:000-000 01

2.9 Selecting a SETUP

You can also send program change numbers by using VALUE buttons.

Note:
Full program change numbers including bank numbers can be
transmitted by setting them in MENU and saving it as a SETUP. See
page 31 for details.

The MP8 offers 256 preset combinations of the panel settings called SETUPs.
To select a SETUP, press the SETUP button. Now the SOUND SELECT
buttons are used to select a SETUP. Use a combination of the numbers in
the upper, second and third rows to select a desired SETUP. The display
will show the selected SETUP name.

GrandPno+Str1

To check the sound (internal) or program number (external) assigned to each
zone, press the ZONE SELECT button. The display briefly shows the
assigned sound name or program number, and then automatically returns to
the SETUP name in a few seconds.
If you hold a ZONE SELECT button for 2 seconds the display will show
you the key range information for that zone. You can also set the key range
using the same procedure that is used in Sound mode.

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3. SW Button

3.1 Panel Lock

The SW button is a programmable realtime switch which can be assigned to
one of 8 different functions.

Press and hold the SW button. The display shows the currently assigned
function. Press the SW button again to exit without changing the function.

SW TYPE
1: Panel Lock

Use the VALUE buttons to change the function. The display will
automatically return to SOUND or SETUP mode after you change the
function.

You can lock the panel operation to avoid unnecessary changes to the settings
by accident.

When the SW button is lit Panel Lock is ON.

Panel Lock On: All the operations except for keyboard, wheels, pedals and
SW button are locked. The display shows as follows while the panel is
locked.

3.2 Touch Curve

3.3 Rotary Slow/Fast

Panel Lock
>Press[SW]button

Panel Lock Off: Panel Lock is canceled.

You can temporary turn on/off the Touch Curve for example to play organ
sounds correctly.

When the SW button is lit the Touch Curve is ON.

Touch Curve On: The display briefly shows the selected Touch Curve in the
SYSTEM and the Touch Curve becomes active. If the selected Touch Curve
in the SYSTEM is Off, the Normal Touch Curve becomes active.

Touch Curve Off: The display briefly shows as follows and the Touch Curve
becomes Off.

Touch Curve
Off

You can switch the speed of roter between slow and fast when the Rotary
effect is in use.

When the SW button is lit: The display briefly shows as follows and the
rotary speed changes to fast.

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3.4 EQ Bypass On/Off

Rotary Speed

Fast

When the SW button is OFF: The display briefly shows as follows and the
rotary speed changes to slow.

Rotary Speed

Slow

Note:
When the Rotary effect is not in use, the display briefly shows as follows.

Rotary is
not selected.

You can temporary bypass the EQ by turning the SW button on.

When the SW button is lit the EQ Bypass is on.

EQ Bypass On: The display briefly shows as follows and the sound bypasses
the EQ.

3.5 Wheel Lock

EQ Bypass
On

EQ Bypass Off: The display briefly shows as follows and the EQ comes
back to active.

EQ Bypass
Off

Note:
When the EQ Bypass is turned on and the EQ control knobs are used,
the display briefly shows as follows.

EQ Bypass
>Press[SW]button

You can lock the bender wheel and modulation wheel to avoid unnecessary
movement by accident.

When the SW button is lit the Wheel Lock is on.

Wheel Lock On: The display briefly shows as follows and the wheels are
locked.

Wheel Lock
On

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3.6 Foot Switch Lock

Wheel Lock Off: The display briefly shows as follows and the wheels are
unlocked.

Wheel Lock
Off

Note:
When the Wheel Lock is turned on and the wheels are used, the display
briefly shows as follows.

Wheel Lock
>Press[SW]button

You can lock the assignable foot switch to avoid unnecessary movement by
accident.

First, connect a foot switch to the FSW jack on the rear panel of the MP8.

When the SW button is lit the Foot Switch Lock is on.

Foot Switch Lock On: The display briefly shows as follows and the assignable
foot switch is locked.

FSW Lock
On

Foot Switch Lock Off: The display briefly shows as follows and the assignable
foot switch is unlocked.

FSW Lock
Off

Note:
When the FSW Lock is turned on and the foot switch is used, the display
briefly shows as follows.

FSW Lock
>Press[SW]button

3.7 Expression Pedal Lock

You can lock the expression pedal to avoid unnecessary movement by
accident.

First, connect an expression pedal to the EXP jack on the rear panel of the
MP8.

When the SW button is lit the Expression Pedal Lock is on

Expression Pedal Lock On: The display briefly shows as follows and the
expression pedal is locked.

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EXP Lock
On

Expression Pedal Lock Off: The display briefly shows as follows and the
expression pedal is unlocked.

EXP Lock
Off

Note:
When the EXP Lock is turned on and the expression pedal is used, the
display briefly shows as follows.

EXP Lock
>Press[SW]button

3.8 External Sequencer Start/Stop

You can start and stop the external sequencer connected to the MP8 with
SW button.

First, connect an external sequencer to the MIDI OUT jack on the rear panel
of the MP8. Make sure that the sequencer is capable to receive external
MIDI clock and commands. Check the MIDI implementation chart of the
sequencer if the Recognized column of the System Real Time Clock &
Commands is marked “O (yes)”. Consult the owner’s manual of the
sequencer how to set the sequncer to receive external MIDI clock and
commands.

When the SW button is lit the MIDI clock is transmitted

External Sequencer Start: Press the SW button to turn the light on. The
display briefly shows as follows and the external sequencer starts.

External Seq
Start

External Sequencer Stop: Press the SW button to turn the light off. The
display briefly shows as follows and the external sequencer stops.

External Seq
Stop

Note:
The tempo is controlled by the Metronome tempo of the MP8. See page
14 for details.

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4. EFX/REVERB

The internal sounds of the MP8 can be enhanced using the built in REVERB
and EFX generators.

There are 7 REVERB types and 20 different EFX types to choose from.
MP8 contains 4 variations of EFX type per INT section, and different EFX
can be added to the sound of each ZONE.

4.1 EFX

The MP8 contains 20 high quality EFX types, designed to complement the
internal sounds. Each internal sound has a preset effect assigned as the default.
The EFX button turns the EFX generator ON or OFF for the selected sound.

To turn the EFX “ON” for the current sound, press the EFX button and the
button will light up. EFX will be added to the current sound.

To turn the EFX “OFF” again, press the EFX button again (The light on the
button will be turned OFF).

EFX type

Press and hold the EFX button for a few seconds. The display shows EFX
type added to the current selected ZONE.

1 EFX TYPE
15: Rotary 1

Use the VALUE buttons to change the effect type. Each EFX type has a
default value for RATE and DEPTH, so when changing the EFX type, the
values are changed automatically. You can edit these values with the EFX
RATE and EFX DEPTH knobs in the first row of the CONTROL KNOBS
section on the panel. To choose another ZONE, press ZONE SELECT button
of it.

Chorus: Chorus is a slight detuning of the sound, which adds depth

and richness to the sound.

Flanger: Flanger introduces a shifting comb-filter, which adds motion

and a “hollow” tone to the sound.

Celeste: Celeste is a three phase chorus, with each of the three chorus

units at different phase.

Ensemble: Ensemble is a three phase chorus, with each of the three

chorus units at a different phase and frequency. This gives a

slightly richer sound than the Celeste effect, above.

Delay 1/2/3/4: Delay adds echoes to the sound.

AutoPan 1/2: AutoPan alternates the sound left and right across the stereo

field at a variable rate.

Tremolo 1/2: Tremolo changes the volume of the sound, making it louder

and softer at a variable rate.

Phaser 1/2: Phaser creates a cyclic phase change, adding motion to the

sound.

Rotary 1/2: The Rotary effect simulates the sound of the rotary speaker

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4.2 REVERB

cabinet commonly used with electronic organs. Rotary 2

include an overdrive effect.

Auto Wah: Auto Wah creates an automatic filter sweep at the attack of

each note.

Pedal Wah: Pedal Wah creates a filter sweep with the expression pedal

connected to the MP8.

Enhancer: Enhancer produces a crisper tone, so the sound is more easily

discernible.

Overdrive: Overdrive effect adds tube-amp style distortion.

Note:
EFX type is common to all internal zones. You can not select different
types for each zone. But you can individually turn on/off the EFX for
each zone.

The MP8 contains 7 high quality REVERB types, designed to complement
the internal sounds. Each internal sound has a preset REVERB type assigned
as the default. The REVERB button turns the REVERB generator ON or
OFF for the selected sound.

To turn the REVERB “ON” for the current sound, press the REVERB button
and the button will light up.
REVERB will be added to the current sound.

REVERB type

To turn the REVERB “OFF” again, press the REVERB button again (The
light on the button will be turned OFF).

Press and hold the REVERB button until the display shows REVERB type.

REVERB TYPE
1: Hall 1

Use the VALUE buttons to change the REVERB type. Each REVERB type
has a default value for TIME, so when changing the REVERB type, the
value is changed automatically.

Hall 1: Simulates the reverb in a standard hall

Hall 2: Simulates the reverb in a small hall

Stage 1: Simulates the reverb on a standard stage

Stage 2: Simulates the reverb on a small stage

Room 1: Simulates the reverb in a standard room

Room 2: Simulates the reverb in a small room

Plate: Simulates the reverb of a metallic plate

Note:
REVERB type is common to all internal zones. You can not select
different type for each zone. But you can individually turn on/off or set
different depth for each zone.

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5. Control Knobs

Select the function with the buttons on the left and use the knobs to change
the values. You can also move the cursor with the MENU buttons and change
the value with the VALUE buttons while the display is showing Control
Knobs function.

5.1 EFFECT

Make sure that the EFFECT button in the CONTROL KNOBS section is lit.
If the EFFECT button is turned off, press it to turn it ON.

The CONTROL KNOBS are now active and assigned to the EFX/REVERB
parameters for the selected zone. Use the CONTROL KNOBS to change
the current settings.

1EfR EfD RvT RvD

41 64 96 127

EfR (EFX Rate) adjusts the value of the preset parameter for each EFX.
(internal only)
EfD (EFX Depth) adjusts the depth of the EFX added to the sound.
RvT (REVERB Time) adjusts the reverb time. (internal only)
RvD (REVERB Depth) adjusts the depth of the reverb added to the sound.

EFX parameter list

EFX Rate EFX Depth

1. CHORUS rate 0 -12.7Hz send level

2. FLANGER rate 0 -12.7Hz send level

3. CELESTE rate 0 -12.7Hz send level

4. ENSEMBLE rate 0 -12.7Hz send level

5. DELAY 1 delay time 0 -100 (%) send level

6. DELAY 2 delay time 0 -100 (%) send level

7. DELAY 3 delay time 0 -100 (%) send level

8. DELAY 4 delay time 0 -100 (%) send level

9. AUTO PAN 1 rate 0 -12.7Hz wet balance

10. AUTO PAN 2 rate 0 -12.7Hz wet balance

11. TREMOLO 1 rate 0 -12.7Hz wet balance

12. TREMOLO 2 rate 0 -12.7Hz wet balance

13. PHASER 1 rate 0 -12.7Hz wet balance

14. PHASER 2 rate 0 -12.7Hz wet balance

15. ROTARY 1 rate slow/fast wet balance

16. ROTARY 2 rate slow/fast wet balance

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17. AUTO WAH sense 0 -100 (%) wet balance

18. PEDAL WAH sense 0 -100 (%) wet balance

19. ENHANCER intensity 0 -100 (%) send level

20. OVERDRIVE drive 0 -100 (%) wet balance

REVERB parameter list

REVERB Time REVERB Depth

1. HALL 1 rev.time 0.3 - 5.0S send level

2. HALL 2 rev.time 0.3 - 5.0S send level

3. STAGE 1 rev.time 0.3 - 3.0S send level

4. STAGE 2 rev.time 0.3 - 3.0S send level

5. ROOM 1 rev.time 0.3 - 3.0S send level

6. ROOM 2 rev.time 0.3 - 3.0S send level

7. PLATE rev.time 0.3 - 3.0S send level

Note:
When EFX/REVERB depth is set to 0 while the EFX/REVERB button is
active, the EFX/REVERB button will blink to indicate that the EFX/
REVERB is turned ON but the depth is set to 0.

EFX rate and REVERB time are effective to internal zone only.

5.2 EQ (EQUALIZER)

EFX type, EFX rate and EFX depth are common to all internal zones.

If the selected zone is set to BOTH, changing the value for EFX depth or
REVERB depth affects for both internal and external sections. If you
want different settings for internal and external sections, first enter the
edit mode by pressing the MENU button and press the EFFECT button.
Now you can select internal or external zone with ZONE SELECT button.
(See page 29 for details.)

The MP8 contains a four-band graphic equalizer to shape the overall tone of
the sound. The EQ affects all zones at the same time. However, each SETUP
can have its own EQ setting that affects the internal sounds only.

Be sure that the EQ button in the CONTROL KNOBS section is lit.
If the EQ button is turned off, press it to turn it ON.

The CONTROL KNOBS are now active and assigned to the EQ parameters.
Use the CONTROL KNOBS to change the current settings.
Each parameter of the EQ has an adjustable range from -12 to +12. A positive
(+) value indicates amplification, or a boost of that frequency range. A
negative (-) value indicates attenuation, or a cut of that frequency range.

5.3 TONE MODIFY

Lo Mlo Mhi Hi
+3 -2 +1 +2

The MP8 allows certain characteristics of the sounds to be custom tailored
to suit a particular musical or playing style, or to create many variations and

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different types of sounds. TONE MODIFY settings can be done for each
zone individually.
The following parameters are provided:

CUTOFF, ATTACK, DECAY and RELEASE.

Make sure that the TONE MODIFY button in the CONTROL KNOBS section
is lit.
If the TONE MODIFY button is turned off, press it to turn it ON.

The CONTROL KNOBS are now active and assigned to the Tone Modify
parameters for the current sound.
Use the CONTROL KNOBS to change the current settings for the selected
zone.
Each parameter of the TONE MODIFY function has an adjustable range
from -50 to +50.

1CUT ATK DCY RLS

+50 -20 +40 +10

CUTOFF: Raising the CUTOFF level makes the sound brighter, lowering

the level makes the sound duller.

ATTACK: As the value increases, the attack time becomes longer, which

means a slower attack is produced.

DECAY: This parameter controls the amount of time from the peak

level to the sustain level of the sound.

RELEASE: This parameter controls the amount of time needed for the

sound to fade out after the key is released.

Volume level

AT TAC K

Note:
If the selected zone is set to BOTH, changing the TONE MODIFY
parameters affects for both internal and external sections. If you want
different settings for internal and external sections, enter the edit mode
by pressing the MENU button and select internal or external section
with ZONE SELECT button. (See page 29 for details.)

5.4 MIDI CC# (Control Change)

The MP8 can send any MIDI Continuous Controller information to any MIDI
Instrument or Device.

DECAY

Time

RELEASE

KEY OFF

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This powerful feature allows for editing the sounds of an external sound
module in Real Time during performance, or for recording Real Time
performance edits to a MIDI sequencer.
Some control changes are also effective to internal sounds.

Make sure that the MIDI CC# button in the CONTROL KNOBS section is
lit. If the MIDI CC# button is turned off, press it to turn it ON.

The CONTROL KNOBS are now active and assigned to the MIDI CC
parameters. Use the CONTROL KNOBS to change the MIDI continuous
controller information assigned to each knob as described below.
Each parameter of the Control Change has an adjustable range from 0 to

127.

When the selected zone is set to INT or BOTH, the display shows the
parameter names.

1PAN STN VbR VbD

0 0 0 0

When the selected zone is set to EXT, the display shows the MIDI CC
numbers.

3010 070 076 077

64 64 64 64

The default parameters assigned for each knob are as follows.

A: #10 Panpot (PAN)

B: #70 Sustain Level (STN)

C: #76 Vibrato Rate (VbR)

D: #77 Vibrato Depth (VbD)

Note:
If the selected zone is set to BOTH, changing the MIDI CC# parameters
affects for both internal and external sections. If you want different
settings for internal and external sections, enter the edit mode by
pressing the MENU button and select internal or external section with
ZONE SELECT button. (See page 29 for details.)

Changing MIDI CC parameter

Press and hold the MIDI CC# button. The MIDI CC# button starts blinking
and the cursor in the display moves up to the parameter name.

1PAN STN VbR VbD

0 0 0 0

Use the CONTROL KNOBS to change the parameters.
After changing the parameter, press the MIDI CC# button again. The MIDI
CC# button stops blinking and the cursor in the display moves down to the
value.

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Note:
When the selected zone is set to INT, only the following parameters can
be selected.

10 Panpot PAN

11 Expression EXP

70 Sustain Level STN

71 Resonance RSN

76 Vibrato Rate VbR

77 Vibrato Depth VbD

78 Vibrato Delay VbY

93 Chorus Depth ChD

When the selected zone is set to BOTH and the internal section is
selected in edit mode, the parameters not available for INT section show
as XXX.

1015 STN VbR VbD
Ixxx 0 0 0

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6. MENU

Zone parameters (Int) Zone parameters (Ext) Common parameters

Mode Mode Master Volume
Sound Selection TX Channel Expression Pedal CC#
Damper Effect (Int Piano only) TX PRG # On/Off Footswitch CC#

String Resonance (Int Piano only) PRG # Temperament

Voicing (Int Piano only) TX Bank On/Off Stretch Tuning
Key Range Hi/Lo Bank Select MSB LSB
Velocity Switch On/Off Key Range Hi/Lo
Velocity Switch Value Velocity Switch On/Off
Velocity Compression Velocity Switch Value
Velocity Offset Velocity Compression
Zone Transpose Velocity Offset
Volume Zone Transpose
Pan TX Volume On/Off
Fine Tune Volume
Damper Pedal On/Off/Hold TX Controller On/Off
Footswitch On/Off Pan
Expression Pedal On/Off Fine Tune
Modulation On/Off Damper Pedal On/Off
Bender On/Off Footswitch On/Off
Bender Range Expression Pedal On/Off
Solo On/Off Modulation On/Off
Solo Mode Bender On/Off

The MENU buttons allow access to the edit parameters in the MP8. This
collection of settings together with other editable parameters can be stored
as a SETUP. The MP8 provides 256 SETUPs, and all are user programmable.

A SETUP consists of four zones. Each zone can be set as Internal, External
or Both individually. Inside each of the four zones, a multitude of features
and effects can be programmed and combined together into one exciting
SETUP.
A total of 256 SETUPs may be programmed in this way.

The menu consists of Internal parameters, External parameters and Common
parameters.
Common parameter affects to all zones. If a zone is set as Both, both the
Internal parameters and External parameters are available for the zone.
Use the MENU buttons to scroll through all the different parameters.

TX Bender Range On/Off
Bender Range
Solo On/Off
Solo Mode

Caution:

The edited settings will be erased when the power is turned off, or other

sound is recalled. To save these settings, use the STORE procedure to

save them as a SETUP. (see p.XX)

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6.1 Editing Procedure and Parameters

First, press the ZONE SELECT button for the zone to be edited.
Next, press the MENU buttons until the parameter you want to edit appears
in the DISPLAY. When a zone is set as Both, pressing the ZONE SELECT
button again will switch the menu list from Internal to External or vice versa.

Set the value of the parameter using the VALUE buttons.
Since each parameter has a different value range, consult the following pages
for the details. Repeat this procedure for any other parameters in any of the
zones that need to be modified.

Save these settings using the STORE button.
(See p.38 for detail)

Note:

Once you enter the edit mode from SETUP mode by pressing MENU

button, the mode automatically changes to SOUND mode and the SOUND

SELECT buttons are used to select sounds, not SETUPs.

You can exit the edit mode by pressing both MENU buttons

simultaneously. Any edits you have made so far will be retained until

another SETUP is recalled. If you exit the edit mode by pressing SOUND

or SETUP buttons, your changes will be lost and the previously saved

settings are recalled.

6.2 Edit Parameters

Zone No. Sound Name

1 Classic EP
Vel Comp. = 10

Parameter Value

6.2.1 Zone Mode

2 Concert Grand
Zone Mode = Int

6.2.2 Sound (Int only)

1Internal Sound
= Concert Grand

6.2.3 Voicing (Int Piano only)

Zone parameters can be edited individually for each zone. There are two
parameter groups, Internal parameter group and External parameter group.
If a zone is set to Int, only Internal parameters are available for editing. If a
zone is set to Ext, only External parameters are available for editing. If a
zone is set to Both, both Internal and External parameters are available for
editing.

This parameter sets the Zone mode. The example shows that the Zone 2 is
set to Internal.

This parameter determines which internal sound is assigned for the selected
zone.

1 Concert Grand
Voicing= Normal

This parameter re-creates electronically the voicing technique of adjusting
the action, hammers and strings on an acoustic piano to change the tone
character. This function is a very powerful way to enhance and customize

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6.2.4 Damper Effect (Int Piano only)

1 Concert Grand
DamperEffect= 5

6.2.5 String Resonance (Int Piano only)

the piano response for each player and each sound.
The effect is only available for the internal piano sounds. Other sounds cannot
use this parameter.

Normal: Produces the normal tone of an acoustic piano throughout the entire

dynamic range.

Mellow: Reproduces the effect of a softer hammer surface. It produces a

mellower tone throughout the entire dynamic range.

Dynamic: This setting is not possible with an acoustic piano. Softly played

notes will have the tone of a mellow voicing and notes played harder

will have the tone of a bright voicing. This setting produces a

dramatic change from mellow to bright throughout the entire

dynamic range.

Bright: Produces a brighter tone throughout the entire dynamic range.

When the sustain pedal id depressed, the volume of the whole resonancecan
be changed to the level you prefer. The value change from 0 (off) to 10.
* The display shows this parameter only when Piano sound is selected.

1 Concert Grand
String Reso.= 5

6.2.6 TX Ch (Ext only)

3External
TX Channel = 1

6.2.7 TX Prg # (Ext only)

3External
TX Prg # = On

The volume of string resonance can be changed to the level you prefer. The
value change from 0 (off) to 10.

<String Resonance>
In acoustic pianos, there are strings corresponding to each key. When a key
is pressed, strings of other keys in the related harmonic series to the note
played resonate. This effect is called "sound resonance", which makes the
sound of acoustic piano full and rich.

* The display shows this parameter only when Piano sound is selected.

This parameter sets the MIDI transmit channel for the selected zone. All
MIDI data for the selected zone will be transmitted on this channel. Make
sure that the receiving channel for any external MIDI devices to be controlled
from this zone is set to the same channel as the zone.

This parameter determines if a Program Change Number will be transmitted
(On) or not (Off) when a SETUP is recalled. If you want to switch sounds
on external MIDI devices every time you call the Setup turn this parameter
ON.

6.2.8 Prg # (Ext only)

3External
Prg # = 001

This parameter determines which Program Change Number will be
transmitted when a SETUP is recalled. When the TX Prg # is set to Off, this
page won’t be displayed. Select the desired PRG number for the sound you
want to select on the external MIDI device.

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6.2.9 TX Bank (Ext only)

3External
TX Bank = On

6.2.10 Bank MSB/LSB (Ext only)

3ExternalMSB LSB
Bank = 000 000

This parameter determines if Program Bank Numbers (MSB, LSB) will be
transmitted (On) or not (Off) when a SETUP is recalled. If your external
MIDI device requires a Bank Select message, turn on this function.

This parameter determines which MSB and LSB Number will be transmitted
when this SETUP is recalled. When the TX Bank is set to Off, this page
won’t be displayed.
In the MIDI standard, there are 128 storage spaces. The number of storage
spaces can be expanded using an MSB and an LSB.

Bank Select
LSB 0-127

Bank Select
MSB 0-127

Program No. 0 - 127

6.2.11 Key Range Hi/Lo

1 Concert Grand
K.Range Hi =G8

1 Concert Grand
K.Range Lo =C-2

This is a 3D image of the expanded program change system with the MSB
and LSB. To use these efficiently and correctly, refer to the operation manual
of any external MIDI sound modules that are connected to the MP8.

These two parameters define the playable key range on the keyboard for the
selected zone. First, while K.Range Hi appears in the display, use the VALUE
buttons to set the highest note that the selected zone can play. Next, while
K.Range Lo appears in the display, use the VALUE buttons to set the lowest
note that the selected zone can play.

K.Range Lo

Playable Key Range

Note:

Another convenient way to input the keyrange is to hold the ZONE

SELECT button of the desired zone for more than 1 second and input

the K.Range Lo by pressing the lowest key followed by the key of the

highest note, while still holding the ZONE SELECT button.

K.Range Hi

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6.2.12 Velocity Switch

1 Concert Grand
Vel SW =Loud

Volume

Level

Velocity switching is an extremely useful and creative tool for customizing
a performance. Using Velocity Switching, it is possible to have either one
sound switch to another sound at a set velocity, or even for a second sound
to be added in once a certain velocity has been reached, or to have a sound
drop out above or below a set velocity level.
This parameter sets the velocity switch type.

Off : No effect. The sound plays normally.

Loud : The selected sound plays only when the key is struck harder than the

Vel SW Val. (See next parameter)

Soft : The selected sound plays only when the key is struck softer than the

Vel SW Val. (See next parameter)

Off Loud Soft

Volume

Level

Vel SW Val

Volume

Level

Vel SW Val

0

Strength of the

softer

struck key

6.2.13 Velocity Switch Value

1 Concert Grand
Vel SW Val = 80

6.2.14 Velocity Compression

1 Concert Grand
Vel Comp. = 10

127

harder

Non-sound range

0

Strength of the

softer

struck key

127

harder

Sound range

0

softer

Non-sound rangeSound range

Strength of the
struck key

127

harder

This parameter determines switching level of the key velocity.

For the Loud Vel SW : determines the lowest key velocity to sound.

For the Soft Vel SW : determines the highest key velocity to sound.

Note:

Each zone can have a separate Velocity Switch Value. By setting the

Soft Zone Velocity Switch Value higher than that of the Loud Zone, a

dynamic area where both sounds play can be created. It is also possible

to switch Internal Zones with External Zones for even more possibilities.

This parameter adjusts the keyboard response.
When the value is 10 (default), the keyboard response is normal (same as
the setting in the SYSTEM).
When the value comes closer to 0, the keyboard response becomes less
dynamic and at 0, it becomes completely flat (no touch response).

0 10

Vertical Line: Velocity Compression

Horizontal Axis: Strength of the struck key

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6.2.15 Velocity Offset

1 Concert Grand
Vel Offset = 100

6.2.16 Zone Transpose

1 Concert Grand
Zone Trans.= 0

6.2.17 Transmitting Volume (Ext only)

3External
TX Volume = On

This parameter sets the velocity value used, when Velocity Compression is
lower than 10.
For example to get a “No-Velocity” Organ type of playing feeling, set Velocity
Compression to 0 and adjust the velocity level with this parameter to 100 or
any other wanted level of velocity. If Velocity Compression is set to 10,
Velocity Offset has no effect.

This parameter sets the amount of transposition for the selected zone. The
available range is three octaves up or down (+/-36 semitones).

Note:

To set the master transpose, press the TRANSPOSE button and set the

value.

This parameter determines if an initial MIDI Volume message will be
transmitted (On) to an external MIDI device or not (Off) when a SETUP is
recalled.

6.2.18 Volume

1 Concert Grand
Volume = 0

6.2.19 Transmitting Control Change (Ext only)

3External
TX Cntrl# = On

6.2.20 Pan

1 Concert Grand
Pan = 0

Note:

In a zone set to External or Both, moving the faders will still transmit

volume messages even if TX Volume is set to Off.

This parameter sets the volume level for the selected zone. The value can be
changed by using the FADER or VALUE buttons.
For External zones, when the TX Volume is “Off”, this page won’t be
displayed.

This parameter determines if the Pan/Fine Tune/Control Knob settings will
be transmitted (On) via MIDI or not (Off) when a SETUP is recalled.

Note:

In a zone set to External or Both, moving the Control Knobs will still

transmit the values even if TX CC is set to Off.

Int: This sets the pan-pot (right and left balance).
Ext: This sets the pan-pot value that will be transmitted to external sound

modules. If the TX CC is “On”, the value is transmitted when a SETUP
is recalled. When the TX CC is “Off”, this page won’t be displayed.

The value changes from L63 to R63.

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6.2.21 Fine Tune

1 Concert Grand
Fine Tune = 0

6.2.22 Damper

1 Concert Grand
Damper = Norm

6.2.23 Foot Switch

1 Concert Grand
Foot SW = On

Int: This is a fine tuning function for values smaller than a semi-tone.
Ext: This is used to transmit fine tuning settings to external sound modules.

If the TX CC is “On”, the value is transmitted when a SETUP is recalled.
When the TX CC is “Off”, this page won’t be displayed.

The value changes from -63 to +63.

This parameter determines if the damper pedal is active (Norm [Int] / On
[Ext], with natural decay), deactivated (Off) or set to HOLD (On, with steady
sustain level) for the selected zone.
Use the HOLD value, if you don’t want a sound to disappear. HOLD is only
available for internal Sounds.

This parameter determines if a Foot Switch connected to the FSW jack is
active (On) or not (Off) for the selected zone. The type of controller assigned
to the footswitch is a common Setup parameter and is used for all zones of a
Setup as a global parameter.

6.2.24 Expression Pedal

1 Concert Grand
Exp Pedal = On

6.2.25 Modulation

1 Concert Grand
Modulation = On

6.2.26 Bender

1 Concert Grand
Bender = On

6.2.27 Transmitting Bender Range (Ext only)

3External
TX BendrRng= On

This parameter determines if an Expression Pedal connected to the EXP
jack is active (On) or not (Off) for the selected zone. The type of controller
assigned to Expression pedal is a common Setup parameter and is used for
all zones of a Setup as a global parameter.

This parameter determines if the Modulation Wheel is active (On) or not
(Off) for the selected zone.

This parameter determines if the Bender Wheel is active (On) or not (Off)
for the selected zone.

This parameter decides if a Bender Range should be transmitted (On) or not
(Off) when a SETUP is recalled. When the Bender is “Off”, this page won’t
be displayed.

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6.2.28 Bender Range

1 Concert Grand
Bendr Rng = 2

6.2.29 Solo

1 Concert Grand
Solo = On

6.2.30 Solo Mode

1 Concert Grand
Solo Mode =Last

Int: This sets the Bender Range in semitone steps. The value changes

from 0 to 7.

Ext: This is used to transmit Bender Range information to external sound

modules. If the Tx Bender Range is “On”, the value is transmitted
when a SETUP is recalled. The value changes from 0 to 12.

When the Bender is “Off”, this page won’t be displayed.

This parameter turns the Solo Mode On/Off.
When Solo is turned “On” only one note will be heard for the selected zone
even if more than one note is being played simultaneously. This can be used
to effectively simulate the performance characteristics of a monophonic
synthesizer or as a special performance tool for playing solo parts. Solo
mode can also be used while playing a polyphonic part from another zone.

This parameter determines which note will be played when Solo is ON and
more than one note is being played simultaneously. There are three choices
for Solo note priority.

Last: The most recently played note within a group of notes will be heard

Hi: The highest note played within a group of notes will be heard when

Low: The lowest note played within a group of notes will be heard when

When the Solo is “Off”, this page won’t be displayed.

6.3 Common Parameters

Common parameters are affecting all zones.

6.3.1 Stretch Tuning

The hearing ability of a human is uneven and is not accurate with high

COMMON
Strtch = Piano_W

frequency and low frequency as it is with the middle range. The tuning of
an acoustic piano is stretched to compensate for this so the sound will be
heard naturally to the ears.

Off: The tuning is flat without stretching.

On: The tuning is always stretched.

Piano: The tuning is stretched only when piano sounds are selected.

On W: Same as “On” but the stretching is wider.

Piano W: Same as “Piano” but the stretching is wider.

when Solo is ON

Solo is ON.

Solo is ON.

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6.3.2 Temperament

COMMON
Tempr =Pure Maj

This parameter sets the temperament of the MP8.

Equal: This is the most popular tuning method that divides the scale

into twelve equal semitones. This produces the same chordal

intervals in all twelve keys, and has the advantage of limitless

modulation of the key. However the tonality of each key

becomes less characteristic and no chord is in pure consonance.

Pure Maj: This temperament, which eliminates dissonance’s for thirds and

(Min):

Pythagor: This temperament, which uses mathematical ratios to eliminate

Meantone: This temperament, which uses a mean between a major and

Werkmeis: These two temperaments are placed in between Meantone and

Kirnberg:

User: You can make your own temperament by raising or lowering

fifths is still popular for choral music because of its perfect

harmony. When playing in a major key select “Pure Maj” and

when playing in a minor key select “Pure Min”.

dissonance for fifths, is very limited for use with chords, but it

produces very characteristic melodic lines.

minor whole tone to eliminate dissonance for thirds, was devised

to eliminate the lack of consonance’s experienced with certain

fifths for the Mersenne pure temperament. It produces chords

that are more beautiful than those with the equal temperament.

Pythagorean. For music with few accidentals, this temperament

produces the beautiful chords of the mean tone, but as

accidentals increase, the temperament produces the

characteristic melodies of the Pythagorean temperament. It is

used primarily for classical music written in the Baroque era to

revive the original characteristics.

the pitch for each half tone.

6.3.3 Key of Temperament

COMMON
TemprKey = C

6.3.4 Tuning C - B

COMMON
C = 0

Limitless modulation of the key became available only after the invention
of Equal temperament. When we use a temperament other than Equal
temperament, we must carefully choose the key signature to play in.
For example, if the song you are going to play is written in D major, choose
“D” as the temperament key.
When Temperament is set to Equal, this page won’t be displayed.

When the temperament is set to “User”, adjust the pitch for each key and
create your own temperament. The value changes from -50 to +50.
These pages will only be displayed when the user temperament is selected.

Note:

The value is shown in “cent”. Half tone equals to 100 cents.

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6.3.5 FSW Control Change Number

COMMON
FootSW CC# = SST

6.3.6 EXP Control Change Number

This parameter assigns a Control Change Number to the Footswitch
connected to the FSW jack on the rear panel.
See page 58 for the list of Control Change numbers.
If the SW is selected, the footswitch is used to turn on/off the SW button.
When the System parameter FootSW is “Setup+” this page won’t be
displayed.

COMMON
ExpPdl CC# = EXP

6.3.7 Master Volume

This parameter assigns a Control Change Number to the Expression Pedal
connected to the EXP jack on the rear panel.
See page 58 for the list of Control Change numbers.
If the AFT is selected, the expression pedal is used to send After Touch
information.
If the “Pedal Wah” is selected in EFX, the pedal works as a Wah Pedal
regardless of the setting in this parameter.

Note:

When the following Numbers are selected for the FSW Control Change

Number or the EXP Control Change Number, the functions affect the

internal sounds, too.

1. Modulation Wheel (MOD)

7. Volume (VOL)

10. Pan (PAN)

11. Expression Controller (EXP)

64. Damper Pedal (HLD)

66. Sostenuto (SST)

67. Soft Pedal (SFT)

COMMON
Master Vol = 127

Adjust the total volume of the SETUP.
The value changes from 0 to 127.

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7. STORE

You can save the changes of the settings you made as a SETUP. You can
store up to 256 SETUPs.

The following groups of parameters are stored in a SETUP.

Sound Selection, Zone On/Off Status (see p. 12)

Fader, Control Knob settings (see p. 13, 23)

EFX/REVERB settings (see p.21)

Function SW setting (see p.17)

MATER TRANSPOSE setting (see p.15)

MENU settings (see p.28)

7.1 Storing the settings as a SETUP

Press the STORE button. The display will show the SETUP number to
store.

Store to 1-1-A
= GrandPno+Str1

Use the SOUND SELECT buttons to change the SETUP number to store.
For example, to choose SETUP 2-3-B, press 2 in the upper row, press 3 in
the second row, and press B in the third row. Then press the STORE or
VALUE UP button.

Set Name
= GrandPno+Str1

To set a name use the MENU buttons to move the cursor, use the VALUE
buttons to select the character. After you re-name the SETUP, press the
STORE button again.

Are You Sure?
Press VALUE UP

Now press the VALUE UP button to confirm. You can cancel the STORE
procedure at any time by pressing any other button which is not used during
the STORE procedure.

Writing Memory,
Completed!

Note:
Storing will overwrite the selected SETUP.

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8. SYSTEM

8.1 System Menu

Use this mode to set the System parameters of MP8.
To enter the SYSTEM mode, press the SYSTEM button.

Use the MENU buttons to scroll through the System parameters.

[System Parameter]

System Channel

Init. SW

Touch

System Tune

Volume Slider Action

Local Control On/Off

Multitimbre On/Off

Receive Channel On/Off

LCD Contrast

LED Brightness

Out Mode

Foot SW

[System Dump]

Dump Current

Dump All

[System Reset]

Reset One SETUP

Reset All

[System EFX/REVERB]

Reset EFX/REVERB

Save EFX/REVERB

Make sure the SYSTEM button is lit.

Press the MENU buttons until the parameter you want to edit appears in the
DISPLAY.

Set the value of the parameter by using the VALUE buttons.
The value range differs depending on the parameter.

8.2 System Parameters

The System Menu parameters are global and always stored automatically
when leaving the SYSTEM mode, so there is no need to store them.

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8.2.1 System Channel

SYSTEM
System Ch = 1

8.2.2 Initial SW

This parameter sets the System MIDI channel on which System Exclusive
messages are transmitted/received.

This parameter sets the function of [SW]button when power is turned on.

louder

volume

level

softer

SYSTEM
Init. SW =PnlLck

8.2.3 Touch

SYSTEM
Touch =Normal

softer

Strength of the
struck key

Heavy+

Heavy

Normal

Light
Light+
Off

harder

PnlLck: Panel Lock (See P.18)
TchCuv: Touch Curve (See P.18)
RtrSpd: Rotary Slow/Fast (See P.18)
EQBps: EQ Bypass On/Off (See P.19)
WhlLck: Wheel Lock (See P.19)
FSWLck: Foot Switch Lock (See P.20)
EXPLck: Expression Lock (See P.20)
ExtSeq: External Sequencer Start/Stop (See P.21)

This parameter adjusts the touch response curve of the keyboard.

Heavy+: This Curve has a steep rise as velocity increases, and a shallower

curve at low velocities. (see 1) This curve requires the most striking

force to produce a loud volume.

Heavy: This curve requires a stronger striking force to produce a loud

volume. (see 2) This curve is perfect for those with strong fingers.

Normal: This curve recreates the touch response of an average acoustic

piano.

Light: This curve requires less striking force to produce a loud volume.

(see 4) This curve is good for those still developing finger strength.

Light+: This curve requires the least amount of striking force to produce a

loud volume. (see 5) This curve is good for those with a very delicate

touch.

Off: This curve gives a constant velocity level no matter how hard the

keyboard is struck. (see 6) This curve is suitable for sounds that

have a fixed dynamic range such as Organ, Harpsichord and certain

synthesizer sounds.

User1,2: You can create your own custom touch curve to fit your playing

style. Two user touch curves can be saved.

User Touch

The touch curve is the main component between the action and the sound.
With this User Touch Curve function you can customize the MP8 according
to your personal playing style.
After selecting the “Touch” function by pressing the MENU buttons, use the
VALUE buttons to select User 1 or User 2. Now the selected curve is
activated.

Press STORE
Touch =User1

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To create your own personal touch curve press the STORE button.

Start playing
Soft - Loud

Now start playing the piano dynamically from soft to loud in order to let the
piano analyze your playing style. Make sure that you really play in a realistic
way according to your finger power and feeling. Sometimes the result is
better if you turn off the volume first.

Press STORE
when finished

Press the STORE button again when you finish playing.

Analysis
Completed!!

The piano will analyze your playing and create a custom touch curve for
you based upon your playing style. The new curve is automatically saved
and will be used until you change the touch curve again or record a new one.

8.2.4 System Tuning

SYSTEM
SysTune = 440.0

8.2.5 Volume Slider Action

SYSTEM
VolAction=Catch

8.2.6 Local Control

SYSTEM
Local = On

This parameter sets the global master tuning of the MP8. The value changes
from 427.0 to 453.0 (Hz).

This selects how the volume sliders react, when you change the volume.

Normal: The value changes immediately, when the volume slider is moved.

Catch: The value won’t change until the volume slider catches the position

of the previously saved Volume value. This setting is designed for

live editing to prevent you from unexpected volume jumps.

On: The keyboard of the MP8 and the internal tone generators are connected.

Set this parameter to “On” for normal use.

Off: The internal connection between the keyboard and the tone generators

is switched off. This feature will avoid the “Doubled Sound” that
results from use with an external sequencer equipped with Soft Thru
or Echo Thru.

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8.2.7 Multi-Timbral Mode

SYSTEM
Multitimbre= Off

8.2.8 Receive Channel

SYSTEM
RX Ch 1 = On

Multi-Timbral Mode allows the MP8 to receive data on more than one MIDI
channel simultaneously. In this mode, the MP8 can play different musical
parts with different sounds for each part.

On: This is a flexible 16 part multi-timbral setup. (On 1 and On 2)

MP8’s normal program change numbers are assigned in On 1, and

General MIDI program change numbers are assingned in On 2.

(please see page XX for a list of the program change numbers.)

Off: This turns off the multi-timbral capability. Only the system channel

will be active and only the preset sound currently selected will be

heard when a MIDI signal is received.

This parameter determines whether or not a particular MIDI channel will
receive incoming MIDI data from an external source. This parameter can be
used to filter out data on specific MIDI channels that are not intended for the
MP8.

On: The MP8 responds to MIDI data received on this channel.

Off: The MP8 ignores MIDI data received on this channel.

8.2.9 LCD Contrast

SYSTEM
LCD Cont. = 10

8.2.10 LED Brightness

SYSTEM
LED Bright.=High

8.2.11 Out Mode

SYSTEM
Out Mode =Stereo

When the Multi-Timbral Mode is set to Off, this page won’t be displayed.

This parameter adjusts the contrast of the LCD display.
As the value changes higher, the contrast gets sharper. The value changes
from 0 to 10.

This adjusts the brightness of the LEDs. You can choose from High or Low.
The Low setting is designed for dark stages, while the High setting is good
for bright ambience.

Sometimes it is convenient to have two mono outputs instead of a stereo
output.
In this case one mono output can be used for your own monitor system and
the other goes to the mixing console.

Stereo: The signal on the Line-Outs is normal stereo.

2xMono: The signal on the Line-Outs is mono on both jacks

Note:
To avoid unexpected sounding some stereo effects like AutoPan will be
turned off, when 2xMono is selected.

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8.2.12 Foot Switch Mode

This parameter sets the mode of FootSW's function.

SYSTEM
FootSW =Normal

8.3 System Dump

8.3.1 Dump Current

Dump Current
Press VALUE UP

Dump Current
Sure?

Normal: The type of controller assigned to the footswitch is a common Setup
parameter "FootSW CC#". (See P.39)
Setup+: The footswitch is pushed 1 time, and Setup number will be increased
by 1.

Note:
When the value is "Setup+", FootSW CC# page won't be displayed.

This function transmits the current and active settings of the MP8 as a System
Exclusive Message via the MIDI OUT.

Press the SYSTEM button. Then press the MENU-UP button until “Dump
Current” appears on the display.

Press the VALUE-UP button. The display will ask for confirmation.

To cancel Dump Current at this point, press the VALUE-DOWN button.
Otherwise, press the VALUE-UP button again.

The display will change to read “Completed!!”. Dump Current is complete.

Dump Current
Completed!!

8.3.2 Dump All

Dump All
Press VALUE UP

Dump All
Sure?

Dump All
Completed!!

Note:
Loading the data back to the MP8 will change the current settings.
SETUP and SYSTEM data will not change. You can use this function to
temporarily change the setting from your sequencer. If you want to
save the setting, you must use the STORE procedure and save as Setup.

This function transmits all the Setups of the MP8 as System Exclusive
Messages via the MIDI OUT. Use this function to backup your Setups on an
external MIDI sequencer.

Press the SYSTEM button. Then press the MENU-UP button until “Dump
All” appears on the display.

Press the VALUE-UP button. The display will ask for confirmation.

To cancel Dump All at this point, press the VALUE-DOWN button.
Otherwise, press the VALUE-UP button again.

When the data is done transmitting, the display will change to read
“Completed!!”. Dump All is complete.

Note:

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8.4 System Reset

8.4.1 Reset One SETUP

Reset 6-4-A
Press VALUE UP

Loading the data back to MP8 will overwrite all the data in the memory.

This function resets one SETUP back to the original factory default settings.

Press the SYSTEM button. Use the MENU buttons to select “Reset X-X­X” (X-X-X stands for the setup number). Now use the SOUND SELECT
buttons to select the setup you want to reset.

Press the VALUE-UP button. The display will ask for confirmation.

Reset 6-4-A
Sure?

Reset 6-4-A
Completed!!

8.4.2 Reset All

Reset All
Press VALUE UP

Reset All
Sure?

Reset All
Completed!!

To cancel the Reset procedure at this point, press the VALUE-DOWN button.
Otherwise, press the VALUE-UP button again.

The display will show “Completed!!” after finishing.

Note:
The selected SETUP data will be overwritten by the factory settings. If
you are in Sound mode, this function is not available.

This function performs a global reset of all 256 SETUPs and SYSTEM
settings back to the original factory default settings.

Press the SYSTEM button. Use the MENU buttons to select “Reset All”.

Press the VALUE-UP button. The display will ask for confirmation.

To cancel Reset All at this point, press the VALUE-DOWN button.
Otherwise, press the VALUE-UP button again.

The display will show “Completed!!” after finishing.

Note:
All the data in the MP8 will be overwritten by the factory settings.

8.5 System EFX/REVERB

Each internal sound has a preset effect assigned as the default.
These functions change the default of the EFX/REVERB settings.

Note: If you are not in Sound mode. this function is not available.

8.5.1 Save EFX/REVERB

This function saves the EFX/REVERB settings of the selected one sound.

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SAVE EFX/REVERB
Press VALUE UP

Press the SYSTEM button. Use the MENU buttons to select "Save EFX/
REVERB".

SAVE EFX/REVERB
Sure?

SAVE EFX/REVERB
Completed!!

8.5.2 Reset EFX/REVERB

Reset EFX/REVERB
Press VALUE UP

Reset EFX/REVERB
Sure?

Press the VALUE-UP button. The display will ask for confirmation.

To cancel Save EFX/REVERB at this point, press the VALUE-DOWN button.
Otherwise, press the VALUE-UP button again.

The display will show "Completed!!" after finishing.

This function resets the EFX/REVERB settings of the selected one sound
back to the original factory default settings.

Press the SYSTEM button. Use the MENU buttons to select "Reset EFX/
REVERB".

Press the VALUE-UP button. The display will ask for confirmation.

To cancel Save EFX/REVERB at this point, press the VALUE-DOWN button.
Otherwise, press the VALUE-UP button again.

Reset EFX/REVERB
Completed!!

The display will show "Completed!!" after finishing.

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9. OTHER

9.1 MIDI IN

When the Multi-Timbral Mode is Off, the MP8 receives the MIDI information
coming in the System Channel only. (See page 39.)
For changing the internal sounds via MIDI, refer to the SOUND Program
Number List on the next page.

Note:
If the MP8 receives the Program Number from 1 to 128 and Bank number
LSB from 2 to 3 in the System Channel (See page 39.), the MP8 will
switch to SETUP mode and the corresponding SETUP is recalled. (See
the SETUP Program Number Table below.) The recalled SETUP can be
played only from the keyboard of the MP8.

When the Multi-Timbral Mode is On, the MP8 can be used as a multi-timbral
sound module, playing up to 16 different sounds on 16 MIDI channels.

9.2 SETUP Program Number Table

UPPER SECOND THIRD PROG#:MSB-LSB

1 1 A 001:000-002
1 1 B 002:000-002
1 1 C 003:000-002
1 1 D 004:000-002
1 2 A~D 005:000-002 ~ 008:000-002
1 3 A~D 009:000-002 ~ 012:000-002
1 4 A~D 013:000-002 ~ 016:000-002
1 5 A~D 017:000-002 ~ 020:000-002
1 6 A~D 021:000-002 ~ 024:000-002
1 7 A~D 025:000-002 ~ 028:000-002
1 8 A~D 029:000-002 ~ 032:000-002
2 1~8 A~D 033:000-002 ~ 064:000-002
3 1~8 A~D 065:000-002 ~ 096:000-002
4 1~8 A~D 097:000-002 ~ 128:000-002
5 1~8 A~D 001:000-003 ~ 032:000-003
6 1~8 A~D 033:000-003 ~ 064:000-003
7 1~8 A~D 065:000-003 ~ 096:000-003
8 1~8 A~D 097:000-003 ~ 128:000-003

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9.3 SOUND Program Number List

Multi Timbre ON1 Multi Timbre ON2

Bank Bank Bank Bank

Prog# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSB
Piano
1 A Concert Grand 1 0 0 1 121 0

B Studio Grand 2 0 0 1 121 1
C Mellow Grand 3 0 0 1 121 2
D Jazz Grand 4 0 0 1 95 8

2 A Concert Grand2 5 0 0 1 95 16

B Studio Grand 2 6 0 0 1 95 17
C Mellow Grand 2 7 0 0 1 95 18
D Jazz Grand 2 8 0 0 1 95 19

3 A Modern Piano 9 0 0 2 121 0

B Rock Piano 10 0 0 2 121 1
C Old Age Piano 11 0 0 2 95 5
D Honky Tonk 12 0 0 4 121 0

4 A Mono Piano 13 0 0 1 95 20

B Mono Piano 2 14 0 0 1 95 3
C Mono Piano 3 15 0 0 1 95 21
D Mono Piano 4 16 0 0 1 95 24

5 A Piano Vari. 17 0 0 1 95 22

B Piano Vari. 2 18 0 0 1 95 23
C Piano Vari. 3 19 0 0 2 95 6
D Piano Vari. 4 20 0 0 2 95 7

6 A Piano Oct. 21 0 0 1 95 1

B Piano Oct. 2 22 0 0 1 95 2
C Piano & EP 23 0 0 2 95 1
D Piano & EP 2 24 0 0 2 95 2

7 A New Age Piano 25 0 0 1 95 9

B New Age Piano2 26 0 0 1 95 10
C New Age Piano3 27 0 0 1 95 11
D New Age Piano4 28 0 0 1 95 15

8 A Harpsichord 29 0 0 7 121 3

B Harpsichord2 30 0 0 7 121 0
C Harpsi. Octave 31 0 0 7 121 1
D Harpsi & Clavi 32 0 0 7 95 5

E.Piano
1 A Classic EP 33 0 0 5 121 0

B Classic EP 2 34 0 0 5 95 5
C Classic EP 3 35 0 0 5 95 3
D Classic EP 4 36 0 0 5 121 1

2 A Modern EP 37 0 0 6 121 0

B Modern EP 2 39 0 0 6 121 1
C Modern EP 3 40 0 0 6 121 2
D Modern EP 4 38 0 0 6 95 5

3 A 60s EP 41 0 0 5 121 3

B 60’s EP 2 42 0 0 5 95 4
C Electric Grand 44 0 0 3 121 0
D Electric GP 2 43 0 0 3 121 1

4 A Dolce EP 45 0 0 5 95 2

B Legend EP 46 0 0 6 121 3
C Phase EP 47 0 0 6 121 4
D Classic EP 5 48 0 0 5 121 2

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Multi Timbre ON1 Multi Timbre ON2

Bank Bank Bank Bank

Prog# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSB

5 A Crystal EP 49 0 0 6 95 1

B New Age EP 50 0 0 6 95 2
C New Age EP2 51 0 0 6 95 3
D New Age EP3 52 0 0 6 95 4

6 A Clavinet 53 0 0 8 121 0

B Synth Clavinet 54 0 0 8 121 1
C Clavi & Marim 55 0 0 8 95 1
D Clavi Phaser 56 0 0 8 95 2

7 A Vibraphone 57 0 0 12 121 0

B Octave Vibes 58 0 0 12 95 2
C Celesta 59 0 0 9 121 0
D Bells 60 0 0 15 95 3

8 A Marimba 61 0 0 13 121 0

B Hard Marimba 62 0 0 13 95 1
C Xylophone 63 0 0 14 121 0
D Steel Drums 64 0 0 115 121 0

Drawbar
1 A Be More 65 0 0 17 95 2

B Jazzer 66 0 0 18 95 1
C Be 3 67 0 0 17 95 1
D Be Nice 68 0 0 17 95 7

2 A Mellow 69 0 0 17 95 5

B Drawbar 2 70 0 0 17 121 3
C Odd Man 71 0 0 17 95 6
D Hi-Lo 72 0 0 17 95 3

3 A Soft Solo 73 0 0 17 95 8

B Full Organ 74 0 0 18 95 4
C Jazz Organ 2 75 0 0 18 95 12
D Hollow 76 0 0 18 95 6

4 A Rock Organ 2 77 0 0 19 121 0

B Drawbar 3 78 0 0 17 121 1
C Screamin’ 79 0 0 17 95 4
D Drawbar 80 0 0 17 121 0

5 A Jazz Organ 81 0 0 18 121 0

B Rock Organ 82 0 0 18 95 13
C Perc. Organ 2 83 0 0 18 121 1
D Perc. Organ 84 0 0 18 95 15

6 A 16' Drawbar 85 0 0 19 95 1

B 8' Drawbar 86 0 0 19 95 2
C 5 1/3' Drawbar 87 0 0 19 95 3
D 4' Drawbar 88 0 0 19 95 4

7 A 2 2/3' Drawbar 89 0 0 19 95 5

B 2' Drawbar 90 0 0 19 95 6
C 1 3/5' Drawbar 91 0 0 19 95 7
D 1 1/3' Drawbar 92 0 0 19 95 8

8 A 1' Drawbar 93 0 0 19 95 9

B 4' percussion 94 0 0 18 95 3
C 2 2/3' perc. 95 0 0 18 95 2
D Key Click 96 0 0 122 95 1

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Multi Timbre ON1 Multi Timbre ON2

Bank Bank Bank Bank

Prog# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSB

Organ
1 A Church Organ 97 0 0 20 121 0

B Full Pipes 98 0 0 20 95 9
C Full Ensemble 99 0 0 21 95 10
D Church Organ 2 100 0 0 20 121 1

2 A PrincipleChoir 101 0 0 20 95 23

B Small Ensemble 102 0 0 20 95 8
C Small Ens. 2 103 0 0 20 95 25
D Baroque 104 0 0 20 95 19

3 A Chiffy Tibia 105 0 0 20 95 17

B 8'&4’Principle 106 0 0 20 95 24
C Stopped Pipe 107 0 0 20 95 21
D Principle Pipe 108 0 0 20 95 22

4 A 8' Celeste 109 0 0 20 95 5

B Diapason 110 0 0 20 95 6
C Voice Celeste 111 0 0 20 95 39
D Baroque Mix 112 0 0 20 95 7

5 A Reeds 113 0 0 20 95 10

B 8' Reed 114 0 0 21 95 1
C Reed Pipes 115 0 0 20 95 26
D Posaune 116 0 0 20 95 27

6 A Theater Organ 117 0 0 20 95 2

B Theater Organ2 118 0 0 20 95 3
C Theater Organ3 119 0 0 20 95 4
D Theater Tibia 120 0 0 20 95 36

7 A Elec. Organ 121 0 0 17 95 9

B Elec. Organ 2 122 0 0 17 95 10
C 60’s Organ 123 0 0 17 121 2
D Pump Organ 124 0 0 20 95 40

8 A Fr. Accordion 125 0 0 22 121 0

B TangoAccordion 126 0 0 24 121 0
C Harmonica 127 0 0 23 121 0
D Kenban Harmo. 128 0 0 23 95 4

Strings/Vocal
1 A String Pad 1 0 1 49 95 8

B Warm Strings 2 0 1 49 95 1
C Warm Strings 2 3 0 1 51 121 0
D Synth Strings 4 0 1 52 121 0

2 A Beautiful Str. 5 0 1 45 95 1

B String Ens. 2 6 0 1 50 121 0
C String Ens. 7 0 1 49 121 0
D Full Orchestra 8 0 1 49 95 12

3 A Small Str. Ens 9 0 1 49 95 13

B Quartet 10 0 1 49 95 11
C Str. Bass Ens. 11 0 1 44 121 0
D Str. Sustain 12 0 1 49 95 10

4 A Pizzicato 13 0 1 46 121 0

B TremoloStrings 14 0 1 45 121 0
C Str. Sforzando 15 0 1 49 95 9
D Orchestra Hit 16 0 1 56 121 0

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Multi Timbre ON1 Multi Timbre ON2

Bank Bank Bank Bank

Prog# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSB

5 A Passionate Vln 17 0 1 41 121 0

B Classic Violin 18 0 1 41 95 3
C Passionate Vc 19 0 1 43 121 0
D Classic Cello 20 0 1 43 95 4

6 A Choir 21 0 1 53 121 0

B Breathy Choir 22 0 1 53 95 1
C Choir Aahs 23 0 1 53 95 3
D Slow Choir 24 0 1 53 95 2

7 A Jazz Ensemble 25 0 1 54 95 2

B Female Scat 26 0 1 54 95 22
C Pop Ensemble 27 0 1 54 121 0
D Contemp Ens. 28 0 1 54 95 10

8 A Itopia 29 0 1 92 121 0

B Halo Pad 30 0 1 95 121 0
C Halo Pad 2 31 0 1 95 95 1
D Synth Vocals 32 0 1 55 121 0

Brass/Wind
1 A Exp Brass 33 0 1 62 95 8

B Exp Saxes 34 0 1 66 95 11
C Tp&Bone&Tenor 35 0 1 58 95 11
D Flugel & Tenor 36 0 1 57 95 18

2 A Brass Section 37 0 1 62 121 0

B Synth Brass 39 0 1 63 121 0
C Synth Brass 2 40 0 1 64 121 0
D Jump Brass 38 0 1 63 121 3

3 A Exp Trumpet 41 0 1 57 121 0

B PlungerTrumpet 42 0 1 57 95 7
C Trumpet Shake 44 0 1 57 95 6
D Harmon Mute Tp 43 0 1 60 121 0

4 A Exp Trombone 45 0 1 58 121 0

B Lead Trombone 46 0 1 58 95 2
C PlungerTrombon 47 0 1 58 95 4
D ClosedMuteBone 48 0 1 58 95 9

5 A Exp Alto 49 0 1 66 121 0

B Lead Alto 50 0 1 66 95 2
C Soft Alto 51 0 1 66 95 7
D Lead Soprano 52 0 1 65 121 0

6 A Exp Tenor 53 0 1 67 121 0

B Ballad Tenor 54 0 1 67 95 6
C Growl Tenor 55 0 1 67 95 4
D Baritone Sax 56 0 1 68 121 0

7 A Exp Flute 57 0 1 74 95 12

B Ballad Flute 58 0 1 74 121 0
C Flute Overblow 59 0 1 74 95 9
D Flute Flutter 60 0 1 74 95 10

8 A Oboe 61 0 1 69 121 0

B Bassoon 62 0 1 71 121 0
C Jazz Clarinet 63 0 1 72 121 0
D Pan Flute 64 0 1 76 121 0

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Multi Timbre ON1 Multi Timbre ON2

Bank Bank Bank Bank

Prog# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSB

Pad & Synth
1 A New Age Pad 65 0 1 89 121 0

B New Age Pad 2 66 0 1 89 95 1
C New Age Pad 3 67 0 1 89 95 2
D New Age Pad 4 68 0 1 89 95 3

2 A Atmosphere 69 0 1 100 121 0

B Brightness 70 0 1 101 121 0
C Brightness 2 71 0 1 101 95 1
D Goblin 72 0 1 102 121 0

3 A Classic Synth 73 0 1 82 121 0

B Classic Synth2 74 0 1 82 121 1
C Big Saw 75 0 1 82 95 1
D Saw Pad 76 0 1 82 95 3

4 A Pulse Lead 77 0 1 82 95 4

B Pulse Lead 2 78 0 1 82 95 5
C Square Lead 79 0 1 81 121 0
D Lead 80 0 1 82 121 2

5 A Caliope 81 0 1 83 121 0

B Chiff 82 0 1 84 121 0
C Ensemble Lead 83 0 1 84 95 1
D Blow lead 84 0 1 83 95 2

6 A Bright WarmPad 85 0 1 90 95 1

B Warm Pad 86 0 1 90 121 0
C Sine Pad 87 0 1 90 121 1
D Bowed Pad 88 0 1 93 121 0

7 A Brass Pad 89 0 1 62 95 2

B Metallic 90 0 1 94 121 0
C Multi Sweep 91 0 1 96 121 0
D Soundtrack 92 0 1 98 121 0

8 A Analog Brass 93 0 1 63 121 2

B Analog Brass 2 94 0 1 64 121 2
C Analog Brass 3 95 0 1 64 95 1
D Analog Brass 4 96 0 1 64 95 2

Bass/Guitar
1 A Acc. Bass 97 0 1 33 121 0

B Acc. Bass&Ride 98 0 1 33 95 1
C Electric Bass 99 0 1 34 95 1
D Electric Bass2 100 0 1 34 95 4

2 A Finger Bass 101 0 1 34 121 0

B FingerSlapBass 102 0 1 34 121 1
C Pick Bass 103 0 1 35 121 0
D Fretless Bass 104 0 1 36 121 0

3 A Synth Bass 105 0 1 39 121 0

B Synth Bass 2 106 0 1 40 121 0
C Rubber Bass 107 0 1 40 121 2
D Warm SynthBass 108 0 1 39 121 1

4 A Exp. Nylon Gtr 109 0 1 25 121 0

B Pick Nylon Gtr 110 0 1 25 95 3
C Exp Guitar 111 0 1 26 121 0
D Exp Guitar 2 112 0 1 26 95 11

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Multi Timbre ON1 Multi Timbre ON2

Bank Bank Bank Bank

Prog# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSB

5 A Rhythm Guitar 113 0 1 28 121 0

B Overdrive 114 0 1 30 121 0
C Distortion 115 0 1 31 121 0
D Muted Electric 116 0 1 29 121 0

6 A Pedal Steel 117 0 1 27 121 1

B HawaiianGuitar 118 0 1 27 95 1
C Jazz Guitar 119 0 1 27 121 0
D Jazz Guitar 2 120 0 1 27 95 2

7 A Banjo 121 0 1 106 121 0

B Mandolin 122 0 1 26 121 2
C Sitar 123 0 1 105 121 0
D Harp 124 0 1 47 121 0

8 A Standard Set 125 0 1 1 120 0

B Standard Set 2 126 0 1 33 120 0
C Room Set 127 0 1 9 120 0
D Analog Set 128 0 1 26 120 0

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9.4 Notes about USB

The MP8 can be connected with a personal computer with a USB cable for exchanging MIDI data. You need
a USB driver installed in your computer.

[For Windows XP/Me users]
A standard USB driver is already installed in your computer. You don’t need to install a new driver.

[For Windows 2000/98SE users]
You need to install the designated driver in your computer. Visit the KAWAI web site at
http://www.kawai.co.jp/english/Download1.html and download the program.

[For Macintosh users]
Macintosh OSX automatically recognizes our USB interface. No special driver is needed. Older Macintosh
OS are not supported by us. If you have an older Macintosh OS, please use an appropriate MIDI interface
and MIDI cables when connecting the MP8 to a Macintosh computer.

NOTE:
When both MIDI jacks and USB jack are connected, USB has priority.
When connecting USB cable to the MP8, first connect the USB cable and then turn the power of the MP8 on.
It may take some time to start communication when the MP8 is connected to the computer via USB.
When USB communication is unstable with connection via hub, connect the USB cable directly to the USB
port of the computer.
Turning the power of MP8 on/off or disconnecting the USB cable while the following actions may cause
unstable communication.

while installing USB driver
while booting up the computer
while MIDI application is working
while communicating with the computer
while the computer is in energy saver mode

* If you have any problem with USB communication, consult the instruction manual of your computer and
check your computer set up.

* The USB-MIDI conversion board TID10000934 used in the MP8 is approved to show the USB logo. The
USB logo can be used only for the product which is approved by USB-IF (USB Implements Forum Inc.) test.

* Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

* Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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Specifications

Keyboard 88 Wooden keys with AWA Grand PRO
# of Zone 4 zones
# of Internal Sound 256 sounds
Polyphony Maximum 192
Effect 7 Reverbs, 20 Effects, 4-band Equalizer
Internal Memory 256 SETUPs
Display 16 x 2 LCD w/backlight

Jack 1/4” Out (L/MONO, R), XLR Out (L, R), Headphones, MIDI IN/

OUT/THRU, USB, Damper/Soft Pedal, FSW, EXP, AC Inlet
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1466 x 442 x 189 mm (57 3/4” x 17 1/2” x 7 1/2”)
Weight 32 kg (70.5 lbs)
Accessories included Music Rack, Power Cable, Damper Pedal (F-20), Owner’s Manual

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

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MP8 MIDI Implementation

Contents

1. Recognized data

1.1 Channel Voice Message

1.2 Channel Mode Message

1.3 System Real time Message

2. Transmitted data

2.1 Channel Voice Message

2.2 Channel Mode Message

2.3 System Real time Message

3. Exclusive data

3.1 Universal Realtime Exclusive Message

3.2 Damp Message

3.3 Setup Data Format

4. Table

4.1 CC# table

Version 1.0 August 2005

MIDI Implementation Chart

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1. Recognized Data

1.1 Channel Voice message

Note off

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
8nH kkH vvH
9nH kkH 00H

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
kk=Note Number :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)
vv=Velocity :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

Note on

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
9nH kkH vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
kk=Note Number :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)
vv=Velocity :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

Control Change

Bank Select (MSB)

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 00H mmH
BnH 20H llH
n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
mm = Bank Number MSB 00H-7fH (0-127)
ll = BankNumber LSB 00H-7fH (0-127)

Modulation

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 01H vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Modulation depth :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 00H

Data Entry

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 06H mmH
BnH 26H llH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
mm,ll=Value indicated in RPN/NRPN, see RPN/NRPN chapter :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

Volume

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 07H vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Volume :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 7fH

Panpot

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 0aH vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Panpot :00H - 40H - 7fH(left - Center - right) Default = 40H(center)

Expression

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 0bH vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Expression :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 7fH

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Damper Pedal

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 40H vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 00H

Sostenuto Pedal

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 42H vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 00H

Soft Pedal

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 43H vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 00H

Sound controllers #1-9

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 46H vvH Sustain Level
BnH 47H vvH Resonance
BnH 48H vvH Release time
BnH 49H vvH Attack time
BnH 4aH vvH Cutoff
BnH 4bH vvH Decay time
BnH 4cH vvH Vibrato Rate
BnH 4dH vvH Vibrato Depth
BnH 4eH vvH Vibrato Delay

0 - 63 =OFF, 64 - 127=ON

0 - 63 =OFF, 64 - 127=ON

0 - 63 =OFF, 64 - 127=ON

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value :00H - 7fH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H

Effect Control

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 5bH vvH Reverb depth
BnH 5cH vvH Rotary speaker speed(0-63:Slow,64-127:Fast)

BnH 5dH vvH Chorus depth
BnH 5eH vvH Effect deoth

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

NRPN MSB/LSB

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 63H mmH
BnH 62H llH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
mm=MSB of the NRPN parameter number
ll=LSB of the NRPN parameter number

NRPN numbers implemented in MP8 are as follows
NRPN # Data
MSB LSB MSB Function & Range
01H 08H mmH Vibrato Rate mm:00H - 7FH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H
01H 09H mmH Vibrato Depth mm:00H - 7FH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H
01H 0aH mmH Vibrato Delay mm:00H - 7FH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H
01H 20H mmH Cutoff mm:00H - 7FH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H
01H 21H mmH Resonance mm:00H - 7FH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H
01H 63H mmH Attack time mm:00H - 7FH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H

*Only when rotary speaker selected

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01H 64H mmH Decay time mm:00H - 7FH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H
01H 66H mmH Release time mm:00H - 7FH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H

* Ignoring the LSB of data Entry
* It is not affected in case of modifying cutoff if tone does not use the dcf.

RPN MSB/LSB

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 65H mmH
BnH 64H llH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
mm=MSB of the RPN parameter number
ll=LSB of the RPN parameter number

RPN number implemented in MP8 are the followings

RPN # Data

MSB LSB MSB Function & Range

00H 00H mmH Pitch bend sensitivity

mm:00H-0cH(0-12 half tone) Default=02H

ll:00H

00H 01H mmH Master fine tuning

mm,ll:20 00H - 40 00H - 60 00 (-8192x50/8192 - 0 +8192x50/8192 cent)

00H 00H mmH Pitch bend sensitivity

mm:00H - 07H(0 - 7 half tone) Default = 02H

ll:Ignored(as 00H)

00H 01H mmH Master fine tuning

mm,ll:00 00H - 40 00H - 7f 7f (-8192x100/8192 - 0 +8192x100/8192 cent)

00H 02H mmH Master coarse tuning

mm:28H - 40H - 58H(-24 - 0 - +24 half tone)

ll:Ignored(as 00H)

7fH 7fH -- RPN NULL

Program Change

Status 2nd Byte

CnH ppH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)

pp=Program number :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 00H

Pitch Bend Change

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte

EnH llH mmH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)

mm,ll=Pitch bend value :00 00 - 7f 7fH(-8192 - 0 - +8192) Default = 40 00H(center)

1.2 Channel Mode Message

All Sound OFF

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte

BnH 78H 00H

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)

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Reset All Controller

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte

BnH 79H 00H

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)

All Note Off

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte

BnH 7bH 00H

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)

MONO

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte

BnH 7eH mmH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)

mm=mono number :01H(M=1)

POLY

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte

BnH 7fH 00H

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)

1.3 System Realtime Message

Status

FEH Active sensing

2. Transmitted Data

2.1 Channel Voice Message

Note off

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
9nH kkH 00H

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
kk=Note Number :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

Note on

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
9nH kkH vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
kk=Note Number :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)
vv=Velocity :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

Control Change

Bank Select

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 00H mmH
BnH 20H llH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
mm=Bank Number MSB :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)
ll=Bank Number LSB :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

Modulation

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 01H vvH

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n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Modulation depth :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

Data Entry

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 06H mmH
BnH 26H llH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
mm,ll=Value indicated in RPN/NRPN, see RPN/NRPN chapter :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

Volume

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 07H vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Volume :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 64H

Panpot

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 0aH vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Panpot :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 40H(center)

Expression

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 0bH vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Expression :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 7fH

Damper Pedal

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 40H vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 00H

Sostenuto Pedal

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 42H vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 00H

Soft Pedal

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 43H vvH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value 00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 00H

Sound controllers #1-9

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 46H vvH Sustain Level
BnH 47H vvH Resonance
BnH 48H vvH Release time
BnH 49H vvH Attack time
BnH 4aH vvH Cutoff
BnH 4bH vvH Decay time
BnH 4cH vvH Vibrato Rate
BnH 4dH vvH Vibrato Depth
BnH 4eH vvH Vibrato Delay

0 - 63 =OFF, 64 - 127=ON

0 - 63 =OFF, 64 - 127=ON

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value :00H - 7fH(-64 - 0 - +63) Default = 40H

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Effect Control

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 5bH vvH Reverb depth
BnH 5cH vvH Rotary speaker speed(0-63:Slow,64-127:Fast)

BnH 5dH vvH Chorus depth
BnH 5eH vvH Effect deoth

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
vv = Control Value :00H - 7fH(0 - 127)

RPN MSB/LSB

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 65H mmH
BnH 64H IIH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1-ch.16)
mm=MSB of the RPN parameter number
ll=LSB of the RPN parameter number

RPN number implemented in MP8 are the followings

RPN # Data
MSB LSB MSB Function & Range
00H 00H mmH Pitch bend sensitivity Default=02H

mm:00H-0cH(0-12 half tone) ll:00H

00H 01H mmH Master fine tuning

mm,ll:20 00H - 40 00H - 60 00 (-8192x50/8192 - 0 +8192x50/8192 cent)

7fH 7fH - - RPN NULL

*Only when rotary speaker selected

Program Change

Status 2nd Byte
CnH ppH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
pp=Program number :00H - 7fH Default = 00H

After Touch

Status 2nd Byte
DnH ppH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
pp=Value :00H - 7fH Default = 00H
*Sending only when EXP CC#=AFT

Pitch Bend Change

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
EnH llH mmH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
mm,ll=Pitch bend value :00 00 - 7f 7fH(-8192 - 0 - +8192) Default = 40 00H(center)

2.2 Channel Mode Message

MONO

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 7eH mmH

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)
mm=mono number :01H(M=1)

POLY

Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte
BnH 7fH 00H

n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)

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2.3 System Realtime Message

Status

F8H Clock
FAH Start
FCH Stop

*Sending [SW] External Seq. Start/Stop

3. Exclusive Data

3.1 Universal Realtime Exclusive Message

Master Volume

Format :F0 7F 7F 04 01 ll mm F7

mm=MSB of Master Volume

ll=LSB of Master Volume

3.2 MP8 Dump Message

MP8 can receive these dump data, and also can transmit by the panel operation with System switch.

Also,MP8 can receive MP4/9500/9000’s dump data.(Please see the manual of MP4/9500/9000 about the format.)

*note: Part of MP9000/95000’s tone or parameters is replaced to the MP8’s one.

a: MP8 Dump CURRENT

Format :F0 40 <ch> 20 00 0E <DATA> F7

<ch> :MIDI ch (00~0F)

<DATA> :432bytes *Current Setup data in edit buffer or to edit buffer

b: MP8 Dump ALL(Setup 1-64)

Format :F0 40 <ch> 21 00 0E <DATA> F7

<ch> :MIDI ch (00~0F)

<DATA> :110,592bytes *All Setup 1~256 (Setup1-1-A ... Setup 8-8-D)

3.3 Setup Data Format

The structure of the one Setup patch [432bytes]

(common DATA) + (Zone 1,2,3,4 Int DATA) + (Zone 1,2,3,4 Ext DATA)

3.3.1 Common DATA

No. PARAMETER VALUE
1-2 -reserved­3-16 Name 1st~14th ASCII
17 Zone Select 0-3 (0-3:Zone1-4)
18-21 Zone1-4 Edit Section 1,2 0(1:INT, 2:EXT)
22-25 Zone1-4 Mode 0,1,2(0:BOTH, 1:INT, 2:EXT)
26-29 Zone1-4 On/Off 0,1 (0:off, 1:on)
30 Knob Mode 0-3 (0:Effect, 1:EQ, 2:tone, 3:CC#)
31 EQ Lo 52~64~76 (-12~0~+12[dB])
32 EQ Mid Lo 52~64~76 (-12~0~+12[dB])
33 EQ Mid Hi 52~64~76 (-12~0~+12[dB])
34 EQ Hi 52~64~76 (-12~0~+12[dB])
35 -reserved­36 -reserved­37 Reverb Type 0~6 (see p.22)
38 Reverb Time 0-127
39-42 Zone1 MIDI CC# A-D 0-119
43-46 Zone2 MIDI CC# A-D 0-119
47-50 Zone3 MIDI CC# A-D 0-119
51-54 Zone4 MIDI CC# A-D 0-119

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55 FSW CC# 0-120 (120:Function SW)
56 EXP CC# 0-120 (120:After Touch)
57 Transpose SW 0,1 (0:off, 1:on)
58 Transpose Value 40~64~88 (-24~0~+24)
59 Function SW Type 0-8 (see p.17)
60 Function SW 0,1 (0:off,1:on)
61 Stretch Tuning 0-4 (0:Off,1:On,2:Piano,3:On Wide,4:Piano Wide)
62 Temperament 0-7 (see p.36)
63 Key of Temperament 0-11(0:C,1:C#,~,9:A,10:Bb,11:B)
64-75 User C-B Tuning 14~64~114 (-50~0~+50[cent])
76 Master Volume 0-127
77-84 -undefined-

3.3.2 Zone 1-4 Internal DATA

No. PARAMETER VALUE
1 Tone Number MSB 0-2
2 Tone Number LSB 0-127
3 Voicing 0-5 (0:Normal,1~2:Mellow1~2,3:Dynamic,4~5:Bright1~2)
4 -reserved­5 Damper Effect 0-10 (0: off, 1-10)
6 String resonance 0-10 (0: off, 1-10)
7-40 <Both Parameter> *see 3.3.4
41 EFX Type 0-19 (See P. 21)
42 EFX Rate 0-127
43 -undefined-

3.3.3 Zone 1-4 External DATA

No. PARAMETER VALUE
1 tx_ch 0-15 (1~16ch)
2 Program Number 0-127 (#001-#128)
3 Bank Number LSB 0-127
4 Bank NUmber MSB 0-127
5 Prog# TX SW 0,1 (0:off,1:on)
6 Bank# TX SW 0,1 (0:off,1:on)
7 Volume TX SW 0,1 (0:off,1:on)
8 MIDI CC# TX SW 0,1 (0:off,1:on)
9 BendRange TX SW 0,1 (0:off,1:on)
10-43 <Both Parameter> *see 3.3.4
44 -undefined-

3.3.4 Zone 1-4 Both Parameters

No. PARAMETER VALUE
1 Section On/Off 0,1 (off,on)
2-3 KeyRange Lo/Hi 0-127 (A0~C8)
4 VeloSW Type 0~2(off,loud,soft)
5 VeloSW Value 0~127
6 Velo Comp 1~64~127 (-63~0~+63)
7 Solo SW 0,1 (off,on)
8 Solo Mosw 0,1,2 (Last,Hi,Lo)
9 Zone Transpose 40~64~88 (-24~0~+24)
10 Effect SW 0,1 (off,on)
11 Reverb SW 0,1 (off,on)
12 Damper SW 0,1 (off,on)
13 FSW SW 0,1 (off,on)
14 EXP SW 0,1 (off,on)
15 Modulation SW 0,1 (off,on)
16 Bender SW 0,1 (off,on)
17 Volume 0-127
18 Panpot 1-64-127 (L63~0~R63)
19 Reverb Depth 0-127
20 Effect Depth 0-127
21 Bend Range <INT>0-7 <EXT>0-12

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22 -reserverd­23 Fine Tune 1-64-127 (-50*63/63~0~+50*63/63[cent])
24 Cutoff 14~64~114(-50~0~+50)
25 Attack Time 14~64~114(-50~0~+50)
26 Decay Time 14~64~114(-50~0~+50)
27 Release Time 14~64~114(-50~0~+50)
28 CC# A Value 0-127
29 CC# B Value 0-127
30 CC# C Value 0-127
31 CC# D Value 0-127
32 Velo Offset 0-127
33-34 -undefined-

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4. Control Change Number (CC#) Table

Control Number Control Function

Decimal Hex

0 0 Bank Select (MSB)

1 1 Modulation Wheel or lever

2 2 Breath Controller

3 3 (undefined)

4 4 Foot Controller

5 5 Portament Time

6 6 Data Entry (MSB)

7 7 Channel Volume

8 8 Balance

9 9 (undefined)

10 A Panpot

11 B Expression Controller

12 C Effect Controller1

13 D Effect Controller2

14 E (undefined)

15 F (undefined)

16-19 10-13 General Purpose Controller1~4

20-31 14-1F (undeifined)

32 20 Bank Select (LSB)

33-63 21-3F (LSB of Control Number 1-32)

64 40 Hold1 (Damper Pedal or Sustain)

65 41 Poratament On/Off

66 42 Sostenuto

67 43 Soft Pedal

68 44 Legato Footswitch

69 45 Hold2 (freez etc)

70 46 Sound Controller1 (Sound Variation)

71 47 Sound Controller2 (Filter Resonance/Harmonic Intensity)

72 48 Sound Controller3 (Release Time)

73 49 Sound Controller4 (Attack Time)

74 4A Sound Controller5 (Brightness/Cutoff)

75 4B Sound Controller6 (Decay TIme)

76 4C Sound Controller7 (Vibrato Rate)

77 4D Sound Controller8 (Vibrato Depth)

78 4E Sound Controller9 (Vibrato Delay)

79 4F Sound Controller10

80-83 50-53 General Purpose Controller5~8

84 54 Portament Control

85-90 55-5A (undefine)

91 5B Effect1 Depth (Reverb Send Level)

92 5C Effect2 Depth

93 5D Effect3 Depth (Chorus Send Level)

94 5E Effect4 Depth

95 5F Effect5 Depth

96 60 Data Increment

97 61 Data Decrement

98 62 Non Registered Parameter Number (LSB)

99 63 Non Registered Parameter Number (MSB)

100 64 Registered Parameter Number (LSB)

101 65 Registered Parameter Number (MSB)

102-119 66-77 (undefined/reserved)

120-127 78-7F Channel Mode Message

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[STAGE PIANO] Date: Augst 2005

Model: KAWAI MP8 Version: 1.0

Function Transmit Receive Remarks

Basic Default 1-16 1-16 1-16

Channel Changed 1-16 1-16 1-16

Default 3 3 3

Mode Messages 3, 4 (M=1) X 3, 4 (M=1)

Altered *****

Note 0-127 0-127 0-127

Number: True Voice *****

Velocity Note ON O 1-127 O 1-127 O 1-127

Note OFF X X X

Afer Touch Key’s X X X

Touch Ch’s O (*1) X X

Pitch Bend O O O

0, 32 O O O Bank Select

6, 38 O X O Data Entry

Control 66 O O (*2, 4) O Sostenuto (FSW)

Change 67 O O O Soft

70, 71 O X O Sustain, Resonance

72, 73, 74, 75 O X O RLS, ATK, CTF, DCY

76, 77, 78 O X O Vibrato (Rate, Depth, Delay)

98, 99 O X O NRPN LSB/MSB

100, 101 O X O RPN LSB/MSB

0-119 O (*1) X X

Prog O O O

Change: True # ***** 0-127 0-63

System Exclusive O O O

: Song Position X X X

Common : Song Select X X X

: Tune X X X

System : Clock O X X

Real Time : Commands O X X

: All Sound Off X O O

: Reset All Controller X O O

Aux : Local ON/OFF X X X X

Messages : All Note OFF X O (123-127) O (123-127)

: Active Sense X O O

: Reset X X X

Notes *1: assigned to EXP, FSW, Knob A-D

MIDI Implementation Chart

Multi Off Multi On

1 O O (*2) O Modulation

7 O O (*3) O Volume

10 O X O Panpot

11 O O (*2, 4) O Expression (EXP)

64 O O (*2) O Hold1 (Damper)

91 O X O Reverb Depth

92 O O (*5) O (*5) Rotary Speed

93 O X O Chorus Depth

94 O O O Effect Depth

*2: On/Off is set in Menu

*3: Control the Master Volume of Common Parameter

*4: The effect is assigned to EXP/FSW in Menu (default effect is Expression/Sostenuto)

*5: Only when rotary effect is selected

“Mode1: OMNI ON, POLY” “Mode2: OMNI ON, MONO” O: Yes

“Mode3: OMNI OFF, POLY” “Mode4: OMNI OFF, MONO” X: No

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