Kurzweil MPG100 User Manual

MA NUAL

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INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY!

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)

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. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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 circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can

void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Power Supply

Please connect the designated DC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your instrument is intended.

Unplug the DC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

Connections

Before connecting the instrument to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and / or damage to other devices.

Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage: Direct sunlight Extreme temperature or humidity Excessive dusty or dirty location Strong vibrations or shocks Close to magnetic fields

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Cleaning

Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Handling

Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument. If this happens, remove the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

CAUTION

The normal function of the product may be disturbed

by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply

reset the product to resume normal operation by

following the owner's manual. In case the function

could not resume, please use the product in other

location.

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Contents

Panel & Display Description

Front Pane ........................................................................4

LCD....................................................................................4

Rear Panel.........................................................................5

Pedal..................................................................................5

Setup

Setup Guide.......................................................................6

Power Supply.....................................................................8

Connections

Connecting a pair of Headphones.....................................9

Connecting an Audio Equipment........................................9

Connecting an MP3/CD Player..........................................9

Connecting a MIDI Device.................................................9

Connecting a Computer.....................................................9

Adjusting the Master Volume........................................10

Adjusting the Brilliance.................................................10

Playing the Demo Songs...............................................10

Playing Voices

Playing Voices..................................................................11

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously..................................11

Playing Different Voices with Both Hands.........................11

Touch Response..............................................................12

Transpose........................................................................12

Piano Mode......................................................................12

Metronome.......................................................................12

Twinova............................................................................13

Scale................................................................................13

Auto Accompaniment

Playing Only the Rhythm Tracks......................................14

Playing All Tracks of a Style.............................................14

Accompaniment Sections................................................14

Playing Different Accompaniment Sections.....................15

Accompaniment Volume..................................................15

Chord Fingering...............................................................16

Adjusting the Tempo........................................................17

One Touch Setting............................................................17

Harmony

Harmony Switch...............................................................18

Play with Harmony Effect.................................................18

Performance Assistant

Enter the Performance Assistant.....................................19

Guitar Mode.....................................................................19

Playing in Guitar Mode.....................................................19

Piano Mode......................................................................20

Playing in Piano Mode.....................................................20

Exit the Performance Assistant........................................20

DSP Effect.......................................................................21

Mixer................................................................................21

Pedal Function...............................................................22

Function Menu

Tune.................................................................................23

KeySplit............................................................................23

Beat Type.........................................................................24

Metro Volume...................................................................24

Pedal Type.......................................................................24

Reverb Level....................................................................24

Chorus Level....................................................................24

Harmony Type..................................................................25

Harmony Speed...............................................................25

MIDI IN.............................................................................25

MIDI OUT.........................................................................26

Power Off.........................................................................26

Performance Beat Type....................................................26

Restore Factory Setting.................................................26

Registering the Panel Setting...........................................27

Recalling the Registered Panel Settings..........................27

Selecting a Registration Bank..........................................27

Accompaniment Freeze...................................................27

Album..............................................................................28

Song Recording

Start Recording................................................................29

Stop Recording................................................................30

Playback Recording.........................................................30

Delete Recording..............................................................30

Song

Play the Songs.................................................................31

Song Control....................................................................31

Practice the Song.............................................................31

MIDI

What's MIDI?....................................................................32

Upload/Download Data from the Computer.....................32

Troubleshooting.............................................................33

Specifications.................................................................34

Appendices

Voice List..........................................................................35

Style List...........................................................................40

Song List..........................................................................42

Album List........................................................................43

Chord List.........................................................................45

MIDI Implementation Chart..............................................46

Scale Tuning System........................................................47

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Panel & Display Description

Front Panel

LCD

21 22

23 24 25 26

4 5 6

14 15

16 17

RECORD ACCOMP MELODY 1 MELODY 2 MELODY 3 MELODY 4 MELODY 5

TWINOV A

TOUCH

SCALE

HARMONY

PERFORM

.HPERFORM

12 13 14

1. [VOLUME] knob

Adjust master volume

2. [BRILLIANCE] knob

Adjust the brilliance

9. [ACCOMP] button

Adjust the ACCOMP volume

10. [MELODY OFF] button

Turn off the right-hand melody

11. [FREEZE] button

Freeze the style parameter.

17. [CHORD MODE] button

Enter the chord mode

19. [SHIFT] button

Press and hold it to access secondary functions of other buttons

20. LCD

Display the information of the piano

When [SHIFT] button pressed

3. [RHYTHM] button

Adjust the RHYTHM volume

4. [BASS] button

Adjust BASS volume

5. [CHORD] button

Adjust CHORD volume

6. [PHRASE] button

Adjust the PHRASE volume

7. [LOWER] button

Adjust LOWER volume

8. [UPPER] button

Adjust UPPER volume

18. [FUNCTION+/-] button

Enter the function menu

When [SHIFT] button released 3~8. Style select buttons

Select a style

18. [TEMPO+/-] button

Adjust the tempo

SONG MODE:

12. [START/STOP] button

Start or stop playing the song

13. [PAUSE] button

Pause or resume playing the song

14. [REPEAT A/B] button

Set the beginning and the end for a loop section of the current song

15. [REW] button

Rewind the song

16. [FF] button

Fast forward the song

STYLE MODE：

12. [START/STOP] button

Start or stop playing the style

13. [SYNC] button

Turn the Sync Start on or off

14. [INTRO/ENDING] button

Play the Intro or Ending

15. [FILL A] button

Play the fill-in pattern A

16. [FILL B] button

Play the fill-in pattern B

1. Twinova

2. Touch

3. Voice/Style/Demo/Song/Album

4. Number

5. A.B.C/Full range/ Accompaniment section

6. Chord

7. Character

8. Measure

9. Beat

10. Tempo

11. Memory/Freeze/O.T.S./Bank

12. DSP

13. Dual

14. Lower

15. Right hand

16. Scale

17. Harmony

18. Performance assistant

19. Performance assistant high

20. Record

21. ACCOMP track

22. MELODY track 1

23. MELODY track 2

24. MELODY track 3

25. MELODY track 4

26. MELODY track 5

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Panel & Display Description

Rear Panel

When [SHIFT] button released

21. [STYLE] button

Enter style mode

22. [VOICE] button

Enter voice mode

23. [SONG] button

Enter song mode and play songs

27~34. Voice select buttons

Select a voice

37. [BANK] button

Select a memory bank

38. [STORE] button

Save the current panel settings

39~42. M1~M4 button

Recall the registered panel settings

43. [O.T.S.] button

Turn One Touch Setting on or off

When [SHIFT] button pressed

38. [ACCOMP] button

Select the accomp track to record

39~43. MELODY 1-5 button

Select the melody1-5 track to record

When [SHIFT] button pressed

21. [DEMO] button

Enter demo mode

22. [PERFORM] button

Enter the Performance Assistant mode

23. [ALBUM] button

Enter album mode

27. [PIANO] button

Turn the piano mode on or off

28. [METRONOME] button

Turn the metronome on or off

29. [DUAL] button

Turn the Voice R2 on or off

30. [LOWER] button

Turn the Voice L on or off

31. [TOUCH] button

Set the touch response level

32. [DSP] button

Turn the DSP effect on or off

33~34. [TRANSPOSE+/-] button

Adjust the transpose

37. [RECORD] button

Enter record mode

24. Data dial

Adjust the value

25~26. [+/YES]/[-/NO] button

Increase or decrease the value. Or confirm or cancel current operation.

35. [TWINOVA] button

Turn the TWINOVA on or off

36. [OCTAVE] button

Set octave in TWINOVA mode

44. [HARMONY] button

Turn harmony effect on or off

45. [SCALE] button

Turn the scale tuning on or off

Pedal

272628 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

2221

Rear Panel

46. USB Jack

Connect to a computer.

47. MIDI OUT

Transmit MIDI messages to an external MIDI device.

48. MIDI IN

Receive MIDI messages from an external MIDI device.

49. AUX OUT Jack

Connect the audio equipment.

50. AUX IN Jack

Connect an external sound source, such as an Mp3 or CD player.

52. Soft Pedal (multi function pedal) When you step on the soft pedal, all notes played on the keyboard will have a softer effect.

53. Sostenuto Pedal

When you step on the sostenuto pedal, the notes played before you step on the pedal will have a sustain effect.

54. Sustain Pedal

Use this pedal to sustain the sound. It also supports the half-pedal operation. Performing with the sustain pedal will achieve a smooth effect.

49 5046 47 48

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Setup

Setup Guide

In addition to the main piano cabinet, your instrument should come with the parts shown below. It requires three persons to complete the assembly, as the piano cabinet must first rest on the floor with support. Then the entire instrument must be lifted once the legs are securely attached.

Conponment name The piano Leg Pedal box assy Pedal support rod Screw 4x17 Screw M10X40 Screw M10X25 Washer

QTY

1 3 1 2 4

2 12 14

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2 3 6 81 4 5 7

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Setup

STEP 1: A) Place piano cabinet ① and legs ② on a carpeted floor or blanket. Tilt the cabinet so that the underside is accessible.

B) Align each of the 3 legs ② to the foot holes, as shown, using the hexagon wrench provided to secure each leg with 4 bolts and washer ⑥ ⑦ ⑧. Be sure to tighten all screws.

STEP 2: Align the pedal box ③ with the pedal box assembly holes, as shown, and secure with 2 bolts and washers ⑥ ⑧, using the hexagon wrench to firmly tighten them.

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Setup

Power Supply

1. Before connecting to power supply, please set the [POWER] button

to OFF and set the master volume to minimum level.

2. Connect the power cable to an AC outlet.

3. Press the [POWER] button, the LED display lights up, indicating the

piano is powered on.

STEP 3: Place one end of the pedal support rods ④ into the rear of the pedalbox, then line up the other end of the rod to the rod holes on the underside of the main cabinet. Use the 8 screws ⑤ provided to secure the rods.

STEP 4: Move the piano into an upright position. Three persons, one near each leg, lift the piano body straight upward with legs parallel to the floor. Then tilt backward until all 3 legs are vertical. Finally, lower the body until the legs touch the floor. To avoid possible damage, do not let the piano rest on any of the legs until the legs are all vertical.

STEP 5: Finally, connect the pedal cable to the pedal jack at the rear bottom of the Piano.

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Connecting a pair of Headphones

A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. Jack1: when a pair of headphones is plugged into the jack 1, the sound can be heard from both headphones and speakers. Jack2: when a pair of headphones is plugged into the jack 2, the internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off. The sound can only be heard from headphones.

Note:

To avoid the risk of hearing loss, do not listen with headphones at high volume level for a long period of time.

Connecting an Audio Equipment

The rear-panel AUX OUT jack delivers the output of the instrument to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. Connect the AUX OUT jack on the rear panel to the AUX IN jack of the audio equipment.

Note:

To avoid damaging the speakers, please set the volume level to minimum before connecting the power and other devices.

Connecting an MP3/CD Player

Connect the audio output of an MP3/CD player or other audio source to the stereo AUX IN jack on the rear panel. The input signal is mixed with the piano signal, allowing you to play along with the input music.

Connecting a MIDI Device

MIDI IN Jack

Please use a standard MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN jack of the instrument to the MIDI OUT jack of an external device. The instrument will receive MIDI messages from the external device and work as a sound source.

MIDI OUT Jack

Please use a standard MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT jack of the instrument to the MIDI IN jack of an external device. The instrument will transmit MIDI messages to the external device and work as a MIDI controller.

Connecting a Computer

Use a standard USB cable to connect the USB jack of the instrument to the USB port of a computer. You can transmit MIDI messages between the instrument and the computer.

Note:

Do not set the USB device to be input and output simultaneously when setting the software on PC. Otherwise the sound will be overlapped when playing the keyboard.

Connections

Jack 1

Jack 2

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Please rotate the [VOLUME] knob clockwise to increase the master volume or anticlockwise to decrease it. You can use the knob to set the desired volume level.

Rotate the [BRILLIANCE] knob clockwise to make the instrument sound brighter, or anticlockwise to make it sound mellow. You can use the knob to set the desired brilliance level.

Adjusting the Master Volume

The instrument features several wonderful demos. Please refer to Demo List.

1. Holding down [SHIFT] button, then press the [DEMO] button to enter

the demo mode and start playing all demo songs in a loop. LCD shows the current demo song number and name.

2. You can use the data dial, the [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button to select a

demo song.

3. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playing. Holding down

[SHIFT] button, then press the [DEMO] button to exit demo mode.

Note:

During demo playback, only the following buttons will work: [DEMO], [START/STOP], [TEMPO], [+/Yes], [-/No], [VOLUME], [BRILLIANCE], [POWER] and the data dial.

Playing the Demo Songs

Adjusting the Brilliance

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The instrument features a variety of exceptionally realistic voices. Please refer to the Voice List.

Playing a Voice

1. In standby mode, press [VOICE] button or one of the voice select

buttons to enter the voice mode. LCD will display “VOICE R1” and the current voice name and number.

2. Use the data dial, [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button to select a voice you want to

play. You can also use the voice select buttons to select a preset voice.

3. Play the keyboard and enjoy the beautiful voice. Note:

When the dual and lower functions are in use, you can press the [VOICE] button repeatedly to shift between Voice R1, Voice R2 and Voice L.

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously

The dual function allows two different voices to be layered together, creating a much richer sound. Turn the function on, you can select a voice for the dual voice “R2”.

1. In standby mode, holding down [SHIFT] button, and then press [DUAL]

button to turn dual function on. The LCD displays the current voice name and number, and the indicators of “VOICE R 2” and “DUAL”.

2. You can use the data dial, the [+/YES], [-/NO] button or voice select

button to select the dual voice you want to play.

3. Play the keyboard, you will hear two different voices layered together,

just like two different instruments being played at the same time.

4. When dual function is on, holding down [SHIFT] button, and then

pressing [DUAL] button will turn dual function off.

Note:

When the keyboard is split, only the right hand area will have the dual voice function.

Playing Different Voices with Both Hands

The lower function splits the keyboard into the left and the right hand areas, each playing a different voice. The left hand voice is the lower voice “L” .

1. In standby mode, holding down [SHIFT] button, and then press

[LOWER] button to turn the lower function on. The LCD displays the left hand voice name and number, and the indicators of “VOICE L” and “LOWER”.

2. You can use the data dial, the [+/YES], [-/NO] button or voice select

button to select the lower voice you want to play.

3. Play the keyboard with both hands, you will hear two different voices

from the two areas.

4. When lower function is on, holding down [SHIFT] button, and then

pressing [LOWER] button will turn lower function off.

Note:

The right hand voice will not change when you change the lower voice.

Split Point

The key that splits the keyboard into the left and right hand area is called "split point". The default split point is F#3 (34) , however you can assign it to any other key. Please refer to the Function Menu.

Playing Voices

Split Point：F#3

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Touch Response

The touch response feature allows you to dynamically and expressively control the voice level with your playing strength, just as on an acoustic instrument.

The instrument provides 3 touch response curves. You can choose the most suitable one for your playing. Selecting OFF will result in a fixed volume level, no matter how hard or how soft you play the keys.

1. Holding down [SHIFT] button and then press [TOUCH] button to

enter the touch menu. LCD displays the current touch level.

2. Select a touch level.

Use [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button or the data dial to select a touch type: OFF, 001 (soft), 002 (normal) and 003 (hard). Or hold down [SHIFT] button, then press [TOUCH] button to select a touch type. Pressing [+/YES] and [-/NO] simultaneously will set touch value to default setting: 2(normal).

Transpose

Transpose function allows the overall pitch of the instrument to be transposed up or down by a maximum of one octave in semitone steps.

1. Holding down [SHIFT] button, and then press [TRANSPOSE+] or

[TRANSPOSE-] button to enter the transpose menu. LCD displays the current transpose value. The default number is 0.

2. When LCD displays the current transpose, use [+/YES]/ [-/NO] or

data dial to change the value over the range of ±12.

3. Pressing [+/YES] and [-/NO] simultaneously to set the transpose

value to its default setting: 000 Transpos.

Note:

For example, set the transpose value to -05 or 007, then you can play the G scale using C scale keys. Transpose setting applies to the entire keyboard and auto chord accompaniment.

Piano mode

This function is to set the voice of the whole keyboard to piano instantly.

1. Holding down [SHIFT] button, and then press [PIANO] button to

enter or exit piano mode.

2. In piano mode, the accompaniment control is the same as in other

mode. The accompaniment only plays the rhythm part.

Notes:

1. In piano mode, you can set the mixer function and enter function menu.

2. In piano mode, the A.B.C. function is automatically turned off.

Metronome

The metronome provides a steady beat to help you practise at a preset tempo.

1. Holding down [SHIFT] button, and then press the [METRONOME]

button to turn the metronome on or off.

2. Metronome beat type setting please refer to the Function Menu.

Playing Voices

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Notes:

1. The metronome sound will start from the next beat if it is turned on when the accompaniment is playing.

2. When the metronome is on, then start the accompaniment, the metronome will match the beats of the accompaniment.

3. In recording, the metronome sound cannot be recorded.

Twinova

The twinova mode splits the keyboard into two independent areas, which have the same pitch and voice, for the convenience of one-toone teaching.

1. Press [TWINOVA] button to turn twinova function on. The “TWINOVA”

indicator is lit. In twinova mode, dual voice and lower voice are unavailable. The default split point is E3 (32). Press [TWINOVA] again to turn off the function.

2. The upper voice selected before entering twinova will become the

default voice for both areas. Use the data dial, the [+/YES], [-/NO] button or the voice select button to select a voice.

3. In twinova mode, press [OCTAVE] button, LCD temporarily displays

the octave value of twinova. Now you can use the data dial, the [+/YES], [-/NO] button to set octave value of twinova. The range of octave is -1 to 1. Pressing [+/YES] and [-/NO] simultaneously will set the octave value to its default setting: 000.

Notes:

1. In the Demo and song mode, the [TWINOVA] button is invalid.

2. Please refer to the Function Menu to set the split point.

3. The [OCTAVE] button is valid only in twinova mode. After changing the

octave, notes falling out of the voice range may not sound.

Scale

This function allows you to experience different stretched tunings when you play certain genres of music that is not composed based on twelve equal interval.

1. Press [SCALE] button repeatedly to turn the function on or off. The

corresponding indicator will be lit or unlit.

2. Scale type and root key selection

Press and hold the [SCALE] button to enter the scale setting menu. The scale indicator keeps flashing. The default setting is “001 Pytha C”. You can press [+/YES], [-/NO] button to select a different scale type. Press one of the C7-B7 keys to select a root key. LCD will display the scale type and root key.

Notes:

1. It will exit the scale setting if there is no operation in 5 seconds.

2. It will disable the scale function when it enters the song mode or demo

mode.

Playing Voices

Number

1 2 3 4 5 6

LCD Name Pytha Major Minor Mean Tone Werck Kirnberg

The piano has six types of scale, as shown below:

The Default Split Point is E3

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The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your fingertips. To use it, all you have to do is to play the chords with your left hand using your selected accompaniment style, and then the accompaniment will automatically play along, instantly following the chords you play. With auto accompaniment, even a solo performer can enjoy playing with the backing of an entire band or orchestra. This keyboard features a variety of styles. Try selecting some of the different styles (refer to Style List) and enjoy the auto accompaniment feature.

Playing Only the Rhythm Tracks

1. Press any of the style select button or [STYLE] button to enter the

style mode. LCD displays the name and number of the current style.

2. Use the data dial, the [+/YES], [-/NO] button or the style select

button to select the style you want to play.

3. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the rhythm tracks of the

auto accompaniment. Also you can press [SYNC] and then play any key to start the rhythm tracks of the auto accompaniment.

Playing All Tracks of a Style

1. In style mode, press [CHORD MODE] button to enter “auto bass

chord” (A.B.C.) mode. “A.B.C” will light up on LCD. The keyboard is split into two areas. Play chords in the left hand area. Press [CHORD MODE] button again to enter “FULL RANGE” mode. “FULL RANGE” will light up on LCD. You can play chords over the entire keyboard in normal fingering.

2. You can press [SYNC] button and then play a chord in chord

section to start auto accompaniment of all tracks. When you change a chord, the accompaniment automatically changes. You can also press [START/STOP] button to start auto accompaniment of rhythm track, then play a chord in chord section. It will start auto accompaniment of all tracks.

Note:

The piano can save several user styles. To use your styles, use our software to convert the style, then save the styles to piano.

Accompaniment Sections

There are various types of Auto Accompaniment sections that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing. They are: Intro, Main (A, B), Fill (A, B), and Ending. By switching among them during your performance you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a professional sounding arrangement in your performance.

INTRO Section

The intro is an opening section of the song. When the intro pattern is finished, the system will automatically shift to the main section.

MAIN Section

The main is an important section of the song. And it plays an accompaniment pattern and repeats infinitely until another section’s button is pressed.

Auto Accompaniment

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FILL IN Section

Auto fill in function automatically adds a fill to your performance. When the fill-in is finished, accompaniment shifts to the Main section (A, B,).

ENDING Section

Ending is the ending section of the song. When the ending is finished, accompaniment automatically stops. The length of the ending differs depending on the selected style.

Note:

Hold down the [FILL A]/[FILLB] button when the style is playing, the selected fill-in pattern repeats continuously until button is released. When style stops, press [FILL A]/[FILLB] button to select a main section.

Playing Different Accompaniment Sections

1. Press the [STYLE] button

2. Use the style select buttons or the data dial, [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button

to select a style.

3. Press [CHORD MODE] button to enter A.B.C. (auto bass chord)

mode.

4. Press [SYNC] button.

5. Press [FILL A] button.

6. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. Now the “A” indicator is lit on

LCD, and the style is ready to play.

7. It will start the accompaniment as soon as you start playing in Chord

section. When the intro is finished, it automatically leads into Main A section.

8. Press the [FILL B] button. A fill-in plays, automatically followed by

the Main B section.

9. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button again, and it will enter the

Ending Section. When the ending is finished, the auto accompani ment automatically stops.

Accompaniment Volume

The function aims to keep an appropriate balance between the accompaniment volume and the voice volume.

1. Press [ACCOMP] button, the LCD will display ACCOMP volume

(0 to 127). At this time, you can use the data dial, or [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button to adjust ACCOMP volume.

2. When the LCD displays ACCOMP volume, press [+/YES] and [-/NO]

button simultaneously to mute the ACCOMP volume. The LCD displays “OFF Accomp”. Press [+/YES] and [-/NO] button simultaneously again to turn on the ACCOMP volume.

Auto Accompaniment

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