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

● 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.

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

The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

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The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

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Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.

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The product has been exposed to rain.

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The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance.

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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: (310) 631-1771 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.

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.

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

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

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.

9 10

[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.

[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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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).

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).

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 +12

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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