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MPG200
USER’S
MANUAL
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WARNING: When using electric products, basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all of the Safety and Installation Instructions and Explanation of
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2. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or
the like.
3. This product should only be used with a stand or cart that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
4. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and
speakers or headphones, may be capable of producing sound levels
that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long
period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable.
If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
consult an audiologist.
5. This product should be located so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
6. This product should be located away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.
7. This product should be connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.
8. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade
wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
9. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time. When unplugging the
power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but grasp it by the plug.
10. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
11. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product;
C. The product has been exposed to rain;
D. The product does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance;
E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
12. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user
maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
13. WARNING: Do not place objects on the product
place the product in a position where anyone could trip over, walk on, or
roll anything over cords of any type. Do not allow the product to rest on
or be installed over cords of any type. Improper installations of this type
create the
ossibility of a fire hazard and/or personal injury.
s power supply cord, or
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
WARNING: Changes or modifications to the instrument not expressly
approved by Kurzweil could void your authority to operate the instrument.
IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or other
equipment use only high quality shielded cables.
NOTE: This instrument 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 instrument 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 instrument does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the instrument off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the instrument and the receiver.
Connect the instrument into an outlet on a circuit other than the one to
which the receiver is connected.
If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions.
The normal function of this product may be disturbed by strong electro
magnetic interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal
operation by following the instruction manual. In case the function could not
resume, please use the product in another location.
NOTICE: This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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curtain or place it in an enclosed space where heat buildup can occur.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................ 7
Primary Features 7
MPG200 Carton Content 7
Getting Started .............................................................. 8
Assembly Instructions for MPG200 8
Power and Sound Controls 10
Power Switch 10
Volume 10
Headphone Jacks 10
Quick Start 11
Overview .................................................................................. 12
Input/Output Panel 12
Front Panel Display, Buttons and Controls 13
Button Operations 16
Button Pairs 16
Press and Hold Buttons 16
Operating Modes 17
Demo Mode .......................................................................... 18
Selecting Demo Songs 18
Voice Demo 18
Voice Mode .......................................................................... 19
Selecting Voices 19
Changing Category Default Voices 20
Using Variations 20
Storing a Favorite Voice 20
Layer Mode .......................................................................... 21
Layer Mode Navigation Buttons 21
Layer Mode Parameters 21
Saving Layered Voices 23
Split Mode ...........................................................................24
Split Mode Navigation Buttons 24
Selecting Split Mode Voices 24
Split Mode Parameters 24
Saving and Changing Split Voices 26
Rhythm Mode ................................................................... 27
Entering Rhythm Mode 27
Selecting and Playing a Rhythm Pattern 27
Using a Practice Metronome Pattern 28
Changing the Default Rhythm Pattern 28
Changing the Rhythm Tempo 28
Rhythm Mode Parameters 29
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Contents, continued
Recording ............................................................................. 30
Enabling Rhythms while Recording 30
Using a Metronome while Recording 30
Recording Track 1 30
Recording Track 2 31
Selecting a Song 31
Recording over a Track 32
Erasing A Track 32
Punch-Ins 32
Erasing A Song 33
Function Mode ...............................................................34
Selecting and Saving Function Parameters 34
Transpose 34
Effect Level 34
Touch 35
Tune 35
MIDI Channel 35
Metronome 36
Rec Rhythm 36
Local Control 36
Auto Power Off 36
Auto Power Off Time 36
Audio Input 37
Hard Reset (Restoring Factory Defaults) 37
OS/Objects Version 37
MIDI ............................................................................................... 38
About MIDI 38
MIDI Channels 38
MIDI In and Out and Thru Ports 38
USB MIDI Connection 39
Using Windows applications for MIDI control 39
Appendix .................................................................................. 40
MPG200 MIDI Implementation Chart 40
Voice List 41
Rhythm Patterns 43
Demo Song List 44
MPG200 Features 45
Index.............................................................................................. 46
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Kurzweil MPG200. You are certain to enjoy many hours exploring the
variety of features as well as the beautiful preset voices.
The MPG200 is designed with the same sound technology from the world acclaimed PC3 Series keyboards.
Primary Features
● 88-Note, Fully-Weighted, Graded Hammer-Action Keyboard
● 4 Amplier, 4 Speaker, 200 Watt Stereo Sound System
● 200 Preset Voices
● 100 Preset Rhythm Patterns
● 10 Drum Kits
● 16-character alphanumeric LCD display
● Layering, Split, Transpose, Tuning
● Variation, Metronome, and Tempo buttons
● 6 user “Favorites” presets
● 10 levels of keyboard sensitivity
● Two track recording with 20 User song presets
● Dedicated button to select the Grand Piano voice
● Preset Effects including Reverb, Echo, Delay, and Chorus
● 51 Built In Demo Songs & Voice Demo feature
● Stereo Audio Input and Output Jacks
● 2 Headphone Jacks
● Standard MIDI In, Out and Thru
● USB “Plug & Play” Computer Port
● Matching Bench Included
MPG200 Carton Content
Your new MPG200 carton should have the following:
● MPG200 instrument (main cabinet)
● AC power cord
● Piano Bench
● MPG200 legs (3) and pedal box (with support rods and bolts)
● Warranty Card
● MPG200 User’s Manual (this manual)
If you are missing any of the above, please contact your Kurzweil dealer. It is always a good idea to save the
MPG200 cartons, in case they are needed for shipment.
Follow the procedure on the following pages to assemble the MPG200.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Assembly Instructions for MPG200
In addition to the main piano cabinet, your MPG200 should come with the parts shown below. Three people will be
need to complete the assembly, as the piano cabinet must rst rest on the oor with support. Then the entire instrument must be lifted once the legs are securely attached.
STEP 1:
A) Place piano cabinet and legs on a carpeted oor
or blanket. Tilt the cabinet so that the underside is
accessible.
B) Align each of the 3 legs to the foot holes, as shown,
using the hexagon wrench provided to secure each
leg with 4 bolts. Be sure to tighten all screws.
STEP 2:
Align the pedal box with the pedal box assembly
holes, as shown, and secure with 2 bolts, using the
hexagon wrench to rmly tighten them.
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STEP 3:
Place main piano unit facing forward . First set
pedal support rods into the rear of the pedal box,
then line up the other end of the rod to the support
rod holes on the underside of the main cabinet. Use
the 8 screws provided to secure the rods.
STEP 4:
Move the piano into an upright position.
Using 3 people, one near each leg, lift the piano
body straight upward with legs parallel to the oor.
Then tilt backward until all 3 legs are vertical. Finally, lower the body until the legs touch the oor.
To avoid possible damage, don’t let the weight of
the body rest on the legs until they are vertical.
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WARNING: THE PIANO CABINET WILL NOT SAFELY SIT UNSUPPORTED ON THE LEGS
UNTIL ALL OF THE BOLTS ARE IN PLACE. HAVE AN ASSISTANT HOLD THE CABINET
WHILE THE BOLTS ARE BEING SECURED.
RAISING THE PIANO LID:
The MPG200 has lid support rods allowing two (optional) open positions: low and high. Raise the lid, then lift the support
rod, holding the lid with your hand while seating the rod in the desired hole on its underside. The long rod will t in the inner hole (for high position, shown in Fig. 1 below) and the short rod into the outer hole (for the low position, shown in Fig.
2). Be sure you have seated the rod correctly, so that the lid will remain safely supported when open.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Power and Sound Controls
Standard AC current supplies the MPG200’s power. Before connecting the MPG200’s AC power
cord, make sure that the power button (located on the left of the keyboard) is in the OFF position.
Power Switch
Connect the power cord to the AC receptacle on the underside of the MPG200.
Then connect the power cord to an AC outlet.
The power switch is located at the left end of the keyboard. Turn power on and off
by pressing this button.
After the MPG200 is set up, turn the power on. While the unit is performing its
power-up routine some of the front panel button LEDs will ash. After a couple of
seconds, the display will read 1 Grand Piano. The MPG200 is now ready to play.
The AC plug shape will vary
depending on location of use
Use the Quick Start instructions on the following pages for the basic steps to change Voices, play Rhythm Patterns, and play one of the 51 Demo Songs.
CAUTION:
The MPG200 runs on AC power and works with voltages from 100 - 240 volts at 50–60 Hz. The volt-
age level is detected and set automatically by the MPG200.
Do not attempt to connect to a non-standard AC power source.
Volume
Before turning on the MPG200, it’s always a good idea to set the volume at its
minimum setting (all the way to the left). For a generally comfortable level of volume
while playing, set the knob at its middle position.
The Volume Control is located on the left side of the control panel. Turn this knob
from left to right to increase the volume.
Headphone Jacks
The MPG200 has two 1/4” headphone jacks conveniently located under the keyboard,
near the left leg on the cabinet underside. Plugging in headphones provides privacy
during practice. Both jacks operate the same so two people can play and hear the mu-
sic together. When headphones are connected the MPG200’s speakers are silent.
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Quick Start
Playing the Voices
1. Turn on the power.
2. The Voice button LED is lit and the rst voice (1 Grand Piano) is ready to play.
3. To play another voice, press any category button and play.
4. There are a number of different voices available under each category button. Press the Prev-
or +Next button to step through the available voices.
5. There are two Voice Bank rows and an LED at the beginning of each row that, when lit, tells you
it is the active row. To select a voice from a category listed in the second Voice Bank row, press
the Voice button.
6. The LED at the beginning of the second row should be lit.
7. Select a category button and play.
8. Press the Voice button again to return to the top row.
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Playing a Rhythm Pattern
1. Press the Rhythm button.
2. Select a Rhythm Pattern from one of the categories and press its button.
3. There are a number of different rhythm patterns available under each category button. Press
the Prev- or +Next button to step through the available rhythm patterns.
4. Press the Play/Stop button, located on the top left side, to start the rhythm.
5. Press the Play/Stop button again to stop it.
Playing a Demo Song
1. Press the Demo button.
2. The rst demo song immediately plays. The MPG200 continues to play each of the 51 demo
songs until you press the Play/Stop, Demo or Voice buttons.
3. At any time you can press the Play/Stop button to start or stop playing a demo song.
4. Press the Prev- or +Next button to play the previous or next demo song.
5. Simultaneously press the Prev- and +Next buttons to jump ahead 10 songs at a time.
6. Press the Voice button to exit Demo Mode.
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Chapter 3
Overview
Input/Output Panel
The Input/Output panel is located on the underside of the piano body, behind the power switch and headphone
jacks.
Audio In and Audio Out
Audio Out (RCA jacks) may be used to connect the MPG200 to external audio equipment, such as an
outboard mixer, powered speakers, or recording device.
Audio In jacks are used to connect the MPG200’s internal speakers to other devices such as a digital
audio player or CD player. Always turn off the MPG200’s power before plugging or unplugging cables
into the Audio In jacks.
The MPG200’s Volume and Tone Controls do not affect the volume or tone of the sound coming from
the Audio In jacks. Therefore it is best to use a device that has its own output level control and to use
that to adjust the sound volume from the external device.
MIDI In, Out and Thru
Use the MIDI In, Out and Thru ports to connect the MPG200 to other MIDI devices to receive and
send MIDI data.
CC Pedal (Volume/Expression Pedal)
This jack is used to connect a continuous controller pedal for volume and expression control. Our keyboards require a pedal with a TRS 1/4” connector and 10k linear potentiometer. Most manufacturers EXCEPT Yamaha and Korg make pedals with the same specications and should work. Yamaha and Korg
pedals typically use an exponential potentiometer and therefore will not work correctly. The CC-1 pedal is
available from Kurzweil. You can order a pedal through your local Kurzweil dealer.
USB
Connect a USB cable to this port to send and receive MIDI or to connect to a computer for system
updates.
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Chapter 3
Overview
Front Panel Display, Buttons and Controls
The features labelled on the MPG200’s front panel below are discussed in detail in the following chapters.
Throughout this manual button names are shown in Bold Type, and display screen text in Italic Type.
Display Screen
Display
The alphanumeric LCD screen displays 16 characters, indicating the current instrument mode or
parameter settings.
LCD Contrast control
To the left of the Kurzweil logo is a potentiometer that controls the LCD display contrast. Turning this
small knob allows you to adjust the display visibility for different lighting environments.
Mode Select Buttons
Voice Button
Press this button to enter Voice Mode.
Rhythm Button
Press this button to enter Rhythm Mode.
Piano Button
No matter which mode is active, you may select this button to immediately return to the Grand Piano
voice (the rst voice of the Piano category).
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Navigation Buttons
Select ▲ and ▼ Buttons
Use these buttons to move through the list of available
parameters for the current mode. These buttons are used in
Function, Split, Layer, and Rhythm Modes only.
Prev- Button
Press this button to select the next lower Voice, Rhythm Pattern,
user song or parameter value. When using the metronome or playing a Rhythm pattern, use this button to decrease the tempo. This button is also used to tune or transpose downward.
+Next Button
Press this button to select the next higher Voice, Rhythm Pattern, user song or parameter value.
When using the metronome or playing a Rhythm Pattern, use this button to increase the tempo. This
button is also used to tune or transpose upward.
Bank LEDs and Category Buttons
Bank LEDs
These three LEDs are indicators for the three category banks (two voice and one rhythm). Press the
Voice or Rhythm button to select a bank. A lit LED indicates the active bank.
Category Buttons
Press one of the category buttons to select a voice or rhythm pattern group; then use the Prev- or
+Next button to step through options in that group.
Favorites Buttons
Favorites 1 through 6
Select one of 6 previously stored favorite sounds by pressing the Favorites button assigned to it.
Store the current sound (with any active splits and layers) by pressing and holding the desired Fa-
vorites button until the word Saved appears on the display.
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Demo Button
Press the Demo button to begin playing the classical piano demonstration songs. Press Demo
again to leave Demo Mode.
Recording and Play/Stop Buttons
Record Button
Press this button to begin recording.
Play/Stop Button
Select this button to play or stop recording, user songs, Rhythm Patterns, and Demos.
Track 1 and Track 2 Buttons
Use these buttons to select the track to record.
Variation and Tempo Buttons
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Variation Button
Press the Variation button to select a different version of the current Voice.
Tempo Button
Use the Tempo button to access the tempo of the metronome and Rhythm
Patterns, then make changes with Prev- or +Next buttons.
Mode and Save Buttons
Save Button
Press the Save button to save a user song or to save split and layered voices. The display will
prompt you to choose a memory location.
Function Button
Press the Function button to enter Function Mode. Global functions
affecting the instrument overall may be adjusted in this mode.
Layer Button
Press the Layer button to enter Layer Mode and create 2 layered voices.
Split Button
Press the Split button to enter Split Mode and create split voices.
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Volume and Tone Controls
These adjust the MPG200 speaker and headphone audio volume and tone
(bass and treble). The Volume control does not affect the volume of the
sound coming from external sources through the Audio In jacks.
Button Operations
Button Pairs
Certain button pairs, when pressed simultaneously, have other functions.
The MPG200 has two button pairs: Select ▲ and ▼ and Prev- / +Next.
Using the Select ▲ and ▼ pair allows you to quickly jump to a particular parameter.
Using the Prev- / +Next pair allows you to reset certain parameters to a
default value, or to jump quickly through a list of options.
Press and Hold Buttons
When held down, some buttons perform additional functions. Below is a brief description of these buttons.
Category Buttons
In Voice or Rhythm Mode, pressing a category button selects the default or rst voice for that category. You can change the default voice or rhythm. To do so, select the voice or rhythm you want to
use as the default. Press and hold the category button until the display reads SAVED, then the ID
number. Release the button when SAVED shows on the display.
Prev- and +Next Buttons
Press and hold either button and it will repeat until it is released.
Favorites Buttons
Press and hold one of the six Favorites buttons to store the current voice, layer or split.
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Operating Modes
Most of the MPG200’s features are organized in groups called modes. The MPG200 has six operating modes that
allow players to congure and combine these features, and to save settings for quick access to desired sounds.
The following chapters describe each of the operating modes.
● Chapter 4 DEMO MODE explains how to play the pre-recorded songs in the MPG200.
● Chapter 5 VOICE MODE explains how to access the variety of different voices available.
● Chapter 6 LAYER MODE describes techniques for combining voices and rhythms.
● Chapter 7 SPLIT MODE explains how to get different sounds from separate sections of the key-
board.
● Chapter 8 FUNCTION MODE describes a variety of special functions in the MPG200.
● Chapter 9 RHYTHM MODE explains how to access the stored rhythms and play along with them.
● Chapter 10 RECORDING explains how to record musical sequences, both alone and in combina-
tion with stored rhythms.
● Chapter 11 MIDI introduces the Musical Instrument Digital Interface functions in the MPG200.
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Chapter 4
Demo Mode
The MPG200 has 51 pre-recorded grand piano songs performed in a variety of classical styles that demonstrate
the Grand Piano Voice. You can also preview any other sound in Demo Mode Voice demo option.
Selecting Demo Songs
The Demo button is located on the far right side of the front panel, the last button on the
second row.
When you press the Demo button to enter Demo Mode the rst song, a Brahms Rhap-
sody, will begin to play. Its song number and name appears will display on the LCD screen.
When the rst song ends, the next demo song begins to play. This continues through all 51
demo songs.
Press the Play/Stop button to start or stop playing a demo song.
To skip through the demo song list and select a different song to play, press the Prev- button to select previous
demo song or the +Next button to select the next demo song. You may press the Play/Stop button to stop the
current demo song, then press the Play/Stop again to start the next demo song selected.
To skip forward 10 songs at a time, press the Prev- / +Next button pair simulaneously.
In Demo Mode, keyboard keys A0 through B4 are assigned to each demo song. To select
a demo song using the keyboard, rst press the Record button then press and release its
corresponding key.
See the Appendix for a complete list of the demo songs and their corresponding keyboard keys.
To exit Demo Mode, press either the Demo, Voice or Piano buttons.
Voice Demo
The Voice Demo is a small song that shows how a particular voice sounds. This allows you to preview any sound
without playing it. To activate the voice demo, follow these steps:
1. Press Voice to enter Voice Mode and choose your category for sounds.
2. Advance using +Next and Prev- buttons to select a voice to preview or demo.
3. Press and hold the Demo button. The chosen voice will play the demo song. The Voice demo will
stop once it reaches the end of the song.
4. To stop the demo at any time, press the Play/Stop button. You can also select the Piano button
or any other category button to stop the demo.
5. To switch to another voice demo, simply repeat these steps.
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Chapter 5
Voice Mode
When you turn on the MPG200, Voice Mode is active and the Grand Piano voice is already selected and ready to
play. Grand Piano is the default voice and the rst voice in the Piano category.
In Voice Mode, voices are selected rst by choosing one of two Voice Banks, then a category.
There are two rows of Voice Bank categories and one row of Category buttons. Categories generally group
instruments by type.
To the left of each Voice Bank category row is an LED. A lit LED indicates the active Voice Bank. To select the second Voice Bank row, press the Voice button again. Its LED lights and the second row of categories is active.
Selecting Voices
If the MPG200 is not already in Voice Mode, press the Voice button, to return to your sounds.
Press the button for the category you want. Its LED lights and the default voice for that category is selected.
To select another voice from the category, press the Prev- or +Next button to navigate through the available
voices. If you are pressing the +Next button and reach the last voice of the category, the MPG200 automatically
advances to the rst voice of the next category. If you are pressing the Prev- button and reach the rst voice of the
category, the MPG200 automatically moves to the last voice of the previous category.
Press the Prev- / +Next button pair to select the default or rst voice of the current category. If the rst
voice of a category is already selected, pressing the Prev- / +Next button pair selects the rst voice of
the next category. This cycles through and wraps back to the rst category.
A complete list of the Voices by category is included in the Appendix.
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Chapter 5
Voice Mode
Changing Category Default Voices
Pressing a Category button selects the default or “rst” voice for that category. You can change the default voice
for that category. Follow these simple steps:
In Voice Mode, select the category and press the Prev- and Next+ buttons to nd your desired sound to save
as your default. Press and hold its Category button until the display reads SAVED. Release the button when
SAVED shows on the display. Your new sound is now saved as the rst or default voice for that category.
Using Variations
Press the Variation button select a different version of the current Voice. How-
ever, not all Voices have variations, and you may only hear a subtle change in
those that do.
Storing a Favorite Voice
You can quickly save any voice or layered sounds as a favorite. Just select a voice, or layer, then press and hold
one of the six Favorites buttons. The voice is now stored in that location.
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Layer Mode
In addition to the many presets already available in the MPG200, you can create layered voices and add even more depth and breadth to its rich sounds.
Layering combines two of the MPG200 voices enabling you to play both voices
together.
There are three parameters available in Layer Mode: Voice, Volume, and Trans-
position. Changing the value of a parameter determines the characteristics of the
layer.
Depending on the selected parameter some buttons operate differently. The following is a description of the Layer Mode navigation buttons.
Layer Mode Navigation Buttons
Select ▲ and ▼ Buttons
In Layer Mode, Use these buttons to step through the available
parameters.
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Prev- or +Next Buttons
To change the value of parameter, press the Prev- or +Next button.
For the Layer Voice parameter, use these buttons to step through the category voices. In
Layer Volume or Layer Transposition, use these buttons to increase or decrease a value.
Pressing the Prev- or +Next button pair together will reset the current parameter back to factory
default value.
Category Buttons
In Layer Voice, use this button to select another voice category; it behaves in the same manner as in Voice Mode. If the Layer Volume or Layer Transposition parameter is active, pressing a category button returns the MPG200 to the Layer Voice parameter.
Layer Mode Parameters
Layered Voice
Select the voice you want as your primary voice, by choosing a sound
type in the Category section. Advance with the Prev- or +Next buttons
to nd your voice.
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LAYER Mode
Next, press the Layer button to enter Layer Mode. When the Layer button is pressed, the current
voice becomes the primary layer voice. The Layer button LED lights and secondary voice of the
layer appears on the screen. (The default is 87, LA Strings). The primary voice is now layered with the
secondary voice.
To change to a different secondary sound, the Voice button’s LED must be lit. Choose the category
you want on Row 1 or Row 2 by pressing the Voice button to switch rows. Select the category of
sound you desire. Advance with the Prev- or +Next buttons to nd your desired sound.
The new sound chosen is now your secondary sound. Remaining in Layer Mode, only the secondary
sound can be changed. You must start over to change your primary sound and create your desired
combination.
To exit Layer Mode, press the Layer button again.
Volume Balance
This parameter sets the balance volume between the 2 layered sounds.
Press the Layer button to enter Layer Mode. Press the Select▲ button to set the volume between
the layered voices. The display reads VOL:0 (the default setting).
Use the Prev- button to decrease the volume of the secondary
voice. The range is from 0 to -9. Press the +Next button to
increase the volume of the secondary voice. The range is from
0 to +9. This will allow you to customize the balance between
your two voices.
VOL : 0
Layer Octave Transposition
This parameter sets the transposition of the secondary voice relative to the primary voice.
In Layer Mode, press the Select▲ button until the screen displays: XPOSE:0.
To transpose the secondary voice up an octave, press the +Next
button once. The screen will display 12. Press the +Next button
twice to move up 2 octaves. The screen will display 24. To lower
an octave, simply reverse the steps by pressing Prev- button to
change or lower the octaves for the secondary voice.
XPOSE: 0
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Layer Mode
Saving Layered Voices
Using Favorite Buttons
Once you have created your layered sound, select a Favorite button 1-6 to store the layered voice.
Press and hold any Favorite button. The layered voice is now stored in that location.
To Exit Layer Mode, press the Layer button again.
If you have already saved a layered voice as a Favorite and want to make a change, select the Favorite
rst, then press the Layer button to enter Layer Mode.
Using the Save Button
Once you have created your layered sound, press the Save button located to the left of the screen.
The rst empty location in the Favorites will be displayed. The display reads: Save Voice As.. F(#
of empty location). Press the +Next button to choose a different location. Press the Save button
again to save the layered voice.
If all Favorite locations have been used, pressing the Prev- or
+Next buttons will step through all 6 location through all six
locations, allowing you to choose one to overwrite.
If you exit Layer Mode without saving the current changes, the
MPG200 remembers the last layered voice. Simply press the
Layer button again and your changes should still be available to
save. Be sure to save your changes before you power off the MPG200 or they will be lost.
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Split Mode
Creating a Split allows you to divide the MPG200 keyboard into an upper and lower
region. For example, you can create a split and play a Piano Voice with the right hand
and a Bass Voice with the left hand.
Split Mode Navigation Buttons
Depending on the selected parameter and the current mode, some buttons operate differently.
The following is a description of the Split Mode navigation buttons.
Select ▲ and ▼ Buttons
Use these buttons to step through the parameters.
Prev- and +Next Buttons
For the Split Voice parameter, use these buttons to step through the category voices. In Split Key,
Split Volume or Split Transposition, use these buttons to increase or decrease a value.
Category Button
In Split Voice, use this button to select another category; it acts the same as it would in Voice Mode.
If the Split Key, Split Volume or Split Transition parameter is active, pressing a category button returns
the MPG200 to the Split Voice parameter.
Selecting Split Mode Voices
Split
Select the voice you want to use as your primary voice. Press the Split button to enter Split Mode. The Split but-
ton is located on the left side of the front panel.
When the Split button is pressed, the current voice becomes the primary (right hand)
split voice.
The default secondary voice ID is 183, E Bass, and the default split key is F#3
To exit Split Mode, press the Split button again.
Split Mode Parameters
There are four parameters available in Split Mode:
● Secondary or “Left Hand” Voice
● Split Key Position
● Split Volume Balance
● Secondary or “Left Hand” Octave Change
In Split Mode, use the Select▲ and ▼ buttons to step through the parameters. Press the Prev- or +Next but-
tons to make your changes to that parameter.
NOTE: Changes to these parameters are remembered for the next time you want to use a split voice; but
are not saved in memory. They return to their default settings when you turn off the MPG200. Be sure to
save your changes as one of the Favorites!
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Split Voice Change for Secondary or Left Hand
Press the Split button, and the secondary voice parameter is selected. The default factory split is
PRG:183, E Bass. To choose a different voice as the secondary voice, press the category voice you
desire, then press the Prev- or +Next buttons to advance to your selected sound. The new sound
will now become your default “left hand” or secondary voice.
Pressing the Prev- / +Next button pair will reset to the factory default voice setting. Press and hold a
Favorites buttons to save your setting.
Changing Split Key
In Split Mode, press the Select ▲ button until you arrive at the
screen display KEY:F#3 (the factory default split). The split key
is the highest key of the secondary voice. Press the Prev- or
+Next buttons to change the position of the split key. Pressing
the +Next button will take you to the next highest key. Pressing
the Prev- button will take you down a step. You can select any
split point across all 88 keys from A0 to C8.
KEY: F#3
Pressing the Prev- / +Next button pair will reset the F#3 factory default split.
Press and hold a Favorites button to save your setting.
Balance Split Volume
This parameter sets the volume between the two split sounds.
In Split Mode, press the Select▲button until you arrive at the
screen display VOL:0. This is the Split Balance Volume. Press the
Prev- button from -1 to -9 to decrease the volume of the secondary
voice (left hand). Press the +Next button from +1 to +9 to decrease
the volume for the primary voice (right hand). The value range of this
parameter is -9 to +9. 0 is the factory default balance.
Pressing the Prev- / +Next button pair will reset back to the factory default split volume.
Press and hold a Favorites button to save your setting.
VOL: 0
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Split Octave Transposition
This parameter sets the transposition of the secondary voice relative to the primary voice.
In Split Mode, press the Select ▲ button, until the screen displays XPOSE:0 ST. To transpose the secondary voice up an
octave, press the +Next button once, to move up an octave. The
screen will display 12:ST. Press the +Next button twice to move
up 2 octaves. The screen will show 24:ST. To lower an octave,
simply reverse the steps by pressing the Prev- button to change
octaves for the left hand or the secondary voice.
Pressing the Prev- / +Next button pair will reset the octave back to factory default to 0. Press and
hold a Favorites button to save your setting.
XPOSE: 0
Saving and Changing Split Voices
There are two ways you can save a split voice along with your changes. Both are quickly executed with just a
couple of button presses. The rst way is to press the Save button and enter the Save Function, the second is
using a Favorites button. To change a saved split voice, simply go back to the saved Favorites location and
make your change.
Changes to the Split Voice, Split Key, Split Volume, and Split Transposition are remembered for the next time you
want to use a split voice; but are not stored in memory. They return to their default settings when you turn off the
MPG200. Be sure to save your changes as one of the Favorites!
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Rhythm Mode
The MPG200 includes 100 rhythm patterns with a wide variety of musical styles. The labels directly above
the Category buttons list the different rhythm categories. A complete list of the available rhythm patterns is
provided in the Appendix.
Entering Rhythm Mode
Press the Rhythm button to enter Rhythm Mode. The Rhythm button’s LED lights up as well as the Rhythm
Bank LED. The display shows the ID number of the current rhythm pattern.
Selecting and Playing a Rhythm Pattern
There are eight category buttons in the Rhythm Bank. The rst seven buttons are for the rhythm patterns and are
grouped by style. The eighth button, labeled User, is for user recorded songs.
After you select a category, press the Prev- and +Next buttons to step through the rhythm patterns. When you
reach the end of a category the MPG200 automatically advances to the next or previous category. It will also
advance to the User category. If there are no user recorded songs, it will bypass the User category and go to
the next or previous category.
Once you’ve chosen your desired rhythm, press the Play/Stop button (on the left side) to play your rhythm.
Press the Play/Stop button again to stop your rhythm. Once you select a rhythm pattern, it is remembered as
the current pattern in Voice Mode. If you save a voice as a Favorite, the current rhythm pattern is also saved.
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Using a Practice Metronome Pattern
1. Select the Metronome category in the Rhythm Bank.
2. Use the +Next and/or Prev- buttons to select one of the 5 available on-board metronome pat-
terns (ID #301-305). For example: #305 is a simple 1/4 note metronome. See the list of Rhythm
Patterns in the Appendix of this manual for details.
3. Press Play/Stop to start the metronome.
4. Press Play/Stop again to stop the metronome.
5. To set the tempo, see the Changing the Rhythm Tempo section below.
6. To set the volume, see the Volume section below.
7. You can press and hold one of the six Favorites buttons to store the current Rhythm/Metronome
pattern and voice selection to that selected location. The selection can be recalled at any time by
pressing the same Favorite button again.
Changing the Default Rhythm Pattern
Pressing a category button selects the default rhythm pattern for that category. You can change the default rhythm
pattern. To do so, select the pattern you want for the default rhythm. Press and hold the Category button until the
display reads SAVED and shows the ID number. Release the button when SAVED appears on the display.
NOTE: The default rhythm pattern is ID number 1, Ballad1.
Changing the Rhythm Tempo
You can change the tempo of the MPG200’s rhythm patterns.The default tempo is 120 BPM
(beats per minute), but it can range from 20 to 300 BPM.
To change the tempo, press the Tempo button. Its LED lights and the display shows the
current tempo. Press the Prev- button to decrease the tempo or press the +Next button to
increase the tempo.
If no action is performed after pressing the Tempo button, the button will “time out’ and the
MPG200 will exit the Tempo quick parameter and return to its previous state.You can also exit
the Tempo quick parameter by pressing the Tempo button again.
To return to the default setting of 120 BPM, press the Prev- /+Next button pair.
Tempo changes affect all rhythm patterns, even Favorites. To save your desired Tempo setting, press and hold
any one of the Favorites buttons.
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Rhythm Mode Parameters
The available parameters in Rhythm Mode are: Rhythm ID and Volume. Press the Select▲ and ▼ button to
select a Rhythm Mode parameter.
Rhythm ID
The default parameter is Rhythm ID. Pressing the Select▲ and ▼button pair defaults to this parameter.
The Prev- / +Next button pair advances to the rst rhythm of the current category. If you continue
to press the Prev- / +Next pair you can advance to the rst rhythm in each category. This cycles
through and wraps back to the rst category. If there are no user recorded songs, the display shows
the song ID, U1, and EMPTY.
Volume
Use the Rhythm Mode volume parameter to change the volume of the rhythm pattern for playback
or recording. The volume range is from 1 (minimum) to 9 (maximum). The default volume setting is
9 (maximum). Press the Select▲ or ▼ button. The display reads VOL:X (X represents the current
volume setting). Press the Prev- or +Next button to increase or lower the volume.
Changing the volume affects all rhythm patterns, even Favorites. To reset the volume to the default
setting, press the Prev- / +Next button pair.
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Recording
The MPG200’s two-track recorder allows you to record two voice tracks and a rhythm pattern accompaniment.
Favorites can be used to give you even more versatility while recording. For example, you can have a Favorite split
voice such as Piano and Bass recorded in Track 1 and a layered favorite in Track 2.
Enabling Rhythms while Recording
If you want to have a rhythm pattern play while recording, select the Function button to enter Function Mode.
Press the Select▲ and ▼ buttons to step through the list of parameters. The default setting for the REC
RHYTHM parameter is OFF. Press the Prev- or +Next button to change the value to ON.
You can leave this parameter set to ON and still record without a rhythm playing. Select Rhythm ID number 351,
which is the “no rhythm” pattern, and no rhythm will play.
Using a Metronome while Recording
The default setting for the metronome is also OFF. Follow the instructions described above to enter Function
Mode. Select the METRO:Off parameter and change its setting to METRO:Rec. This will allow the metronome to
play during recording.
Recording Track 1
1. Select the voice you want to use for Track 1. If you’ve saved a split or layered sound to Favorites,
you can choose one of those.
2. If you want a rhythm accompaniment, press the Rhythm button and select a pattern for your
recording. Be sure you’ve enabled Rhythms for recording
3. Press Track 1.
4. Press Record.
If you are using the metronome, it will count off one measure before recording begins.
5. Press Play/Stop to begin the recording.
Perform the song now.
6. Press Play/Stop to end the recording.The
Save button’s LED starts ashing and the
display shows SAVE RHYTHM AS:(U1 – U20).
These represent the number of the rst available empty user song locations. There are 20
available song locations.
7. Press the +Next button to advance to a different User Song number.
8. Press the Save button. Your song is now saved in one of the user songs.
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Recording Track 2
You can add a second track to an existing user song. Start by selecting the voice you want to use for Track 2.
If you’ve saved a split or layered sound to Favorites, you can choose one of those.
To select the desired User Song, follow these steps:
1. Press the Rhythm button.
2. Press User button — on the upper side on the far right end of the button row.
3. Press Prev- or Next+ to navigate to the correct song (U1 through U20).
To add your track, proceed as follows:
1. Press Track 2.
2. Press Record. The display shows the RECORD READY message.
3. Press Play/Stop to begin the recording.
Perform the second part of your song now. Track 1 will be playing while you are recording Track 2.
4. Press Play/Stop to end the recording.
The Save button’s LED starts ashing and the display shows SAVE RHYTHM AS:(U1 – U20). There are 20
available song locations. You can now save your song to the same User Song location, or choose a new location.
5. Press the +Next button to advance to a different User Song location (U1 - U20).
6. Press Save to store the song to the User Song location.
SAVE
RHYTHM AS
Selecting a Song
1. Press the Rhythm button.
2. Press User category button located to the far right of the Rhythm bank.
3. Use the +Next and/or Prev- buttons to select one of U1 - U20.
You can now listen to the song you’ve selected.
4. Press Play/Stop to listen to your song.
5. Press Play/Stop again to stop the playback.
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Recording over a Track
You can replace the recording on a track with a fresh performance.
1. Select the User Song (see “Selecting a Song” above).
2. Press the button corresponding to the track you wish to record over - for example, Track 1.
3. Press Record.
4. Press Play/Stop to begin. Let the song run through its entire duration. Play in the parts where you
want new notes.
5. Press Play/Stop when the song end is reached.
6. Press Save to store the song.
Erasing A Track
You can erase an entire track by recording “nothing” over the old track.
1. Select the User Song (see “Selecting a Song” above).
2. Press the track button corresponding to the track you wish to record over - for example, Track 1.
3. Press Record.
4. Press Play/Stop to begin. Let the song run through its entire duration. Do not play on the piano
keys.
5. Press Play/Stop when the song end is reached.
6. Press Save to store the song.
Punch-Ins
“Punching in” is a way to edit or correct mistakes on a recording without re-recording the entire track.
1. Select the User Song (see “Selecting a Song” above).
2. Press the button corresponding to the track you wish to record over - for example, Track 1.
3. Press Play/Stop to begin playing the song.
4. When the song reaches the part you need to correct, press Record. Play the corrected notes.
5. Press Play/Stop to nish the punch-in. If you don’t press the Play/Stop button after you punch-
In, you will erase the remaining portion of the track.
6. Press Save to store the song.
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Erasing A Song
You can erase a user song completely (including the Rhythm) by record a new “blank” song and saving this blank
song over the old user song.
1. Press the Rhythm button.
2. Using the +Next and/or Prev- buttons, select #351 “No Rhythm”. Rhythm #351 is a ‘blank’. (Mov-
ing backwards through the list pressing Prev - several times will often get you there quickest.)
3. With Rhythm #351 selected, press Record.
4. Press Play/Stop to begin recording.
5. Press Play/Stop to end the recording. You can do this anytime after the start.
The Save button’s LED starts ashing and the display shows SAVE RHYTHM AS:(U1 – U20). There are 20 avail-
able song locations.
6. Using the +Next and/or Prev- buttons, select the User Song to erase, for example “U1.”
7. Press Save and the selected User Song (U1 in our example) will be erased completely.
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Function Mode
The Function Mode includes parameters that allow you to change the behavior of the entire instrument globally.
The following are available parameters in Function Mode:
● Transpose
● Effect Level
● Touch Sensitivity
● Tune
● MIDI Channel
● Metronome
● Rec Rhythm
● Local Control
● Auto Power Off
● Auto Power Off Time
● Hard Reset
● OS/Object
Selecting and Saving Function Parameters
Press the Function button to enter Function Mode. Pressing the Select▲ or ▼ button allows you to choose
one of the parameters listed above. Once you choose a parameter, you will use the Prev- or +Next buttons to
navigate the values of that parameter. Pressing the Function button a second time will exit this mode.
Transpose
The Transpose parameter allows you to adjust the overall pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone intervals.
Press the the Select▲ or ▼button until the screen displays Transpose:0,
which is the factory default. To transpose the pitch up, press the +Next button
for each semitone up in pitch. To lower or transpose down, Press the Prev- but-
ton to lower the semitone pitch. Pressing the Prev- +Next button pair will reset
the Transposition back to factory default of 0. The transposition has a range of
-24 to +24. This offers a two octave transposition range up or down.
TRANSPOSE: 0
Effect Level
The Effect parameter controls the level of the reverb effects used on a voice.
Press the Select▲ or ▼button until the screen reads EFFECT LEVEL:20
(factory default). To increase the reverb effect, press the +Next button for
your desired effect. To lower or reduce the reverb effect press the Prev- button.
You can adjust the effect level from 0% (no effect) to 100%. Pressing the Prev-
/ +Next button pair will reset the effect level back to factory default of 20%.
EFFECT LEVEL
: 20
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Touch
Use this parameter to adjust the keyboard touch sensitivity to your playing technique.
Press the Select▲ or ▼ button until the screen displays Touch:Linear (factory default). To change the setting,
press the +Next button to advance to the next desired Touch. Press the Prev- button down to reverse the steps.
The following are the available settings:
Linear Best Dynamic Range for instruments (Factory Default Setting).
Light (1-3) For players with a light touch. Adjust this parameter to achieve a good dynamic range. These set-
Hard (1-3) For players with a heavier touch. Adjust this parameter to achieve a good dynamic range. These
Piano Touch Best for piano dynamics.
Easy Touch Light touch, especially for younger players.
GM Receive Select this when playing General MIDI songs.
The Touch setting is remembered across power cycles. Pressing the Prev- /
+Next button pair will reset the Touch level back to factory default of Linear.
tings are from Light 1, a slightly light touch, to Light 3, a very light touch.
settings range from Hard 1, a slightly harder touch, to Hard 3, a very hard touch.
LINEAR
Tune
This parameter allows you to adjust the MPG200 tuning to match other instruments or recordings.
Press the Select▲ or ▼ button until the display reads TUNE:0 (factory default
is A - 440). To increase the tuning, Press the +Next button from 0 to 100 cents.
To lower or reduce the tuning, press the Prev- button from 0 to -100 cents.
Pressing Prev- / +Next button pair will reset the tuning back to factory default of
0 or A-440.
TUNE: 0
MIDI Channel
This parameter controls the MIDI transmit channel used for Voice Mode. Press the Select ▲ or ▼button until
the display reads CHANNEL: 1 (Factory Default). You can select Channels 1 through 9, or Channels 11 through
15. Channel 10 is reserved for rhythm playback and Channel 16 for the metronome.
Pressing the Prev- / +Next button pair will reset the MIDI Channel back to the
factory default of 1.
For more information on MIDI, see Chapter 11.
CHANNEL: 1
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Metronome
This parameter has three settings: On, Rec or Off. The default setting is Off, or no metronome. If you choose
On the metronome sounds while playing or recording. To hear the metronome only while recording, choose
Rec.
In Function Mode, press the Select▲ or ▼ button until the display reads
METRO: OFF (factory default). To change to On press the +Next button once.
The metronome sounds while playing or recording. To change to Rec press the
+Next button again. This allows you to hear the metronome only while record-
ing. Pressing the Prev- +Next button pair will reset the Metronome back to Off
(factory default)
The Metronome setting is remembered across power cycles.
METRO: OFF
Rec Rhythm
This parameter controls whether a rhythm pattern plays during recording. The default for this parameter is Off. If
you record a song and want the rhythm pattern recorded as well, be sure to change this parameter to On.
Press the Select▲ or ▼ button until the display reads REC RHYTHM: OFF
(factory default). To change to On press the +Next button once. Press Prev-
to turn Rec Rhythm to Off.
The Rec Rhythm setting is remembered across power cycles.
REC Rhythm:
OFF
Local Control
When you play the MPG200 keyboard you hear the resident or “local” voices, because this parameter is normally
set to On. When using your MPG200 with an external sequencer or computer, turn this setting to Off to avoid
creating a MIDI loop which may result in stuck notes or “echoes”.
Auto Power Off
This energy-saving feature will automatically shut off power to the unit after a period of inactivity. Simply turning the
power switch off and on will power up the unit once again. This allows you to reduce overall power consumption,
and also extends the lifetime of the instrument. Press the Select▲ or ▼ button until the display reads AutoPow-
erOff. Setting options are Enabled or Disabled.
Auto Power Off Time
With Auto Power Off Enabled, you may set the lenth of inactivity time until power is shut down. Use the Prev-
+Next buttons to select your setting. Options are 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 2 hours or 4 hours.
Once the AutoPowerOff inactivity period has begun, any human interaction (playing the keyboard, etc.) will reset
the timer.
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Audio Input
The parameter enables or disables the audio input jack. In some situations, the user playing the MPG200 may
notice a high frequency noise when not using the Audio Input (that is, with no signal applied to the input jacks).
Setting Audio Input to Disabled will overcome this. The default setting for this parameter is Enabled. The chosen
setting will be remembered across power cycles.
Hard Reset (Restoring Factory Defaults)
This function resets the MPG200 to the original factory default settings. All user changes, saved Favorites,
and user recorded songs are erased. This action cannot be undone.
1. In Function Mode press the Select ▲ or ▼ buttons until the display reads HARD RESET?.
2. To perform the Hard Reset function press the +Next button once.
3. The display now reads CONFIRM?
4. Press the +Next button again conrm and to reset the MPG200. The unit will then erase its user
memory, restore all factory settings and reboot.
If you want to cancel the Hard Reset and remain in Function Mode, press the Prev- button to conrm.
Press any other button to exit Function Mode.
There is an alternate method for a Hard Reset your MPG200:
1. Hold the C8 key down while switching on the power.
2. Continue to hold C8 down until you see “RESETTING” (scrolling) in the display then release.
OS/Objects Version
To check for possible updates to your operating system in Function Mode press the Select ▲ or ▼ buttons one
step past HARD RESET?. This will display the current operating software and objects version.
The display rst shows the OS version, then the Object version. Visit the Kurzweil website (www.kurzweil.com)
to verify that your MPG200 has the latest versions. These are located under the Downloads tab for the MPG200.
Complete installation instructions are included in the downloaded les. A standard USB cable will be required for
this operation.
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MIDI
About MIDI
MIDI is the acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is the industry standard protocol which allows the
exchange of musical data between electronic musical instruments, devices (such as a sequencer), and computers. MIDI enables MIDI-equipped devices designed by different manufacturers to communicate MIDI data to each
other.
MIDI data is sent or received using standard MIDI cables to connect to other MIDI devices or a USB cable to connect to a computer. The MPG200 is equipped with conventional MIDI In, Out and Thru ports, and a USB port. The
current line of Kurzweil products have a standard class-compliant USB-MIDI implementation. They do not require
the installation of any additional drivers.
MIDI Channels
Similar to television channels, MIDI protocol transmits multiple channels of MIDI performance data. Typical MIDI
instruments can play up to 16 channels at the same time. Each channel can be assigned its own voice.
To change and/or assign MIDI channels, enter Function Mode and select the MIDI Channel parameter. See the
MIDI Implementation chart at the end of this chapter for details..
MIDI In and Out and Thru Ports
The MPG200 is equipped with the conventional MIDI In, Out and Thru ports. The MIDI In port is used to
receive MIDI data from another MIDI device; the MIDI Out port is used to transmit the MIDI data generated by
the MPG200 to another MIDI device; the MIDI Thru port passes MIDI In data along to an external device.
When you connect the MIDI Out of the MPG200 to the MIDI In of another instrument, you can play the sounds
of both instruments simultaneously from the MPG200’s keyboard.
When you connect the MIDI In of the MPG200 to the MIDI Out of another controller, you can control the MPG200
using the other controller.
Depending on your system setup, you may want to use the MPG200’s MIDI Thru port to pass MIDI information
from a MIDI controller or computer sequencer to the MPG200 and on to the next device in your system.
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USB MIDI Connection
In addition to the conventional MIDI In, Out and Thru ports, the MPG200 also has a USB (Universal Serial Bus)
port on the panel on the underside of the piano. You can connect the MPG200 directly to a computer with a USB
cable. This connection transmits and receives MIDI data between the MPG200 and the computer.
The MPG200 supports the “Plug and Play” feature used in the Windows XP or higher and Macintosh operating
systems. No drivers are required to use this connection; but you may need to enable MIDI on your computer’s
sound and audio control panel.
To use the MPG200 as a MIDI controller with a computer, use any Type-A to Type-B USB cable. By default, the
MPG200 acts as a MIDI controller (not a hard drive) when connected to a computer.
If you have a sequencer program installed on your computer, you can use this USB connection to record and
play your music. The MPG200‘s recorder is actually a simple sequencer and the performance you record into the
MPG200’s memory is MIDI performance data. Using a computer-based sequencer program provides unlimited
memory, editing, and the ability to post on the Internet.
Using Windows applications for MIDI control
Certain apps (like Windows Media Player - WMP) released with Windows VIsta or later can no longer play MIDI
songs triggering external MIDI devices; WMP is only routed to the internal Microsoft GS Synthesizer.
This means the MIDI app you choose to use must natively offer its own built-in MIDI mapping abilities. Most
commercial MIDI software products for PC have a conguration screen which includes the MIDI device mapping
necessary to route to an external MIDI device such as the MPG200.
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MIDI Implementation Chart
Appendix
MPG200 MIDI Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart
Manufacturer: Date: 8/1/2013
Young Chang Version 2.20
Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks
Basic Channel
Mode
Note Number
Velocity
After Touch
Pitch Bender
Control Change
Program Change
System Exclusive
System Common
System Real Time
Aux Messages
Notes
Default
Changed
Default
Messages
Altered
True Voice
Note ON
Note OFF
Keys
Channels
0, 32 Bank Select (MSB, LSB)
7 Volume
10 Pan
11 Expression
64 Sustain Pedal
66 Sostenuto Pedal
80 Sound Variation
True #
Song Pos.
Song Sel.
Tune
Clock
Messages
Local Control
All Notes Off
Active Sense
Reset
Model: MPG200
1
1 - 16
Mode 3
0 - 127
12 - 120
O
O
X
X
X
O
*Manufacturer's ID = 07
Device ID: default = 0
0 - 127
0 - 127
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
1 - 16
Mode 3
All
0 - 127
12 - 120
0 - 31
32 - 63 (LSB)
64 - 127
0 - 127
0 - 127
O*
O
O
O
O
O
O
1
Memorized
Use Multi mode for
multi-timbral applications
O
O
X
O
O
X
X
X
O = yes
X = no
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Voice List
Voice List
Appendix
No. Voice Button
1 Grand Piano Piano
2 Pro Piano Piano
3 Grand Piano 2 Piano
4 Piano & Strings Piano
5 Piano & Pad Piano
6 Piano & Vox Piano
7 Big Pop Piano Piano
8 Blues Piano Piano
9 Rock Piano Piano
10 Pop Upright Piano
11 Upright Piano Piano
12 Horowitz Piano Piano
13 Vanguard Piano Piano
14 Piano Recital Piano
15 Jazz Piano Piano
16 Bright Piano Piano
17 Piano Silk Piano
18 New Age Piano Piano
19 Piano Stack Piano
20 Piano Lushness Piano
21 Piano & Strings 2 Piano
22 Air Piano Piano
23 Dreamy Piano Piano
24 Ivory Harp Piano
25 Stevie's Rhds E. Piano
26 Hotrod EP E. Piano
27 Fagen's Rhds E. Piano
28 These Eyes E. Piano
29 E Piano & Pad E. Piano
30 Misty Mtn. EP E. Piano
31 Supertramp EP E. Piano
32 Joni EP E. Piano
33 Ray's Wurly E. Piano
34 Austin Wurly E. Piano
35 Classic DX E. Piano
36 DX Pad E. Piano
37 90's DX E. Piano
38 Soft Ballad E. Piano
39 80's DX E. Piano
40 Classic 70's E. Piano
41 Power CP E. Piano
42 Gabriel CP E. Piano
43 Crisp Clav Clav
44 Steely Clav Clav
45 Fuzz Clav Clav
46 Wah Clav Clav
47 Talking Clav Clav
48 Zep Clav Clav
49 Stereo Clav Clav
50 Harpsichord Clav
51 Baroque Harpsi Clav
52 Piano Harpsi Clav
53 Celeste Clav
No. Voice Button
54 Mellow Organ Organ
55 Perc Organ Organ
56 Gregg's B Organ
57 Perc Organ 2 Organ
58 Melvin's Gospel Organ
59 Thick Gospel Organ
60 Prog Perc B3 Organ
61 Traffic B3 Organ
62 Warmer B3 Organ
63 Blues & Gospel Organ
64 David's B3 Organ
65 Growler B Organ
66 Rock B3 Organ
67 Boston B Organ
68 Sweet Organ Organ
69 Gimmie B3 Organ
70 Doors Vox Organ
71 Farfisa Organ
72 Pipe Stops Pipe Organ
73 Chapel Organ Pipe Organ
74 All Stops Pipe Organ
75 All Stops Choir Pipe Organ
76 Open Flute Pipe Organ
77 Stop Flute Pipe Organ
78 Diapason Organ Pipe Organ
79 Bourdon Organ Pipe Organ
80 Reed Organ Pipe Organ
81 Gamba Organ Pipe Organ
82 Celeste Organ Pipe Organ
83 Ballpark Stop Pipe Organ
84 Viol Organ Pipe Organ
85 2 Ft. Open Flute Pipe Organ
86 2 Ft. Stop Flute Pipe Organ
87 LA Strings Strings
88 Pop Strings Strings
89 Octave Strings Strings
90 Pizzicato Strings
91 Studio A Strings Strings
92 Mello Yes Strings
93 Octave Tron Strings
94 Lead Strings Strings
95 Lead Tutti Mix Strings
96 Aggressive Str Strings
97 Adagio Pizz Strings
98 Lead & Adagio Strings
99 Solo Violin Strings
100 Solo Viola Strings
101 Solo Cello Strings
102 Adagio Strings Strings
103 Slow Strings Strings
104 Mute Trumpet Brass
105 Bright Solo Tpt Brass
106 French Horn Solo Brass
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Appendix
Voice List, continued
No. Voice Button
107 Brass Fanfare Brass
108 R&B Funk Brass
109 Horn Layer Brass
110 Brass Chorale Brass
111 Solo Tenor Sax Wind
112 Jazz Flute Wind
113 Fife & Drums Wind
114 Solo Flute Wind
115 Piccolo Wind
116 Mello Flute Wind
117 Oboe Wind
118 Clarinet Wind
119 Woodwinds Wind
120 Pan Flute Wind
121 Bottle Blow Wind
122 Horns & Strings Ensemble
123 Winds & Strings Ensemble
124 Gothic Orch Ensemble
125 Imperial Orch Ensemble
126 Battle Scene Orch Ensemble
127 Victory Orch Ensemble
128 Wind Express Str Ensemble
129 Pastoral Orch Ensemble
130 Silver Orch Ensemble
131 William Tell Str Ensemble
132 Daniel's Orch Ensemble
133 Slow Interlude Ensem ble
134 White Satin Split Ensemble
135 Magic Orchestra Ensemble
136 Full Choir Voice
137 Haah Choir Voice
138 Manhattan Vocal Voice
139 Aaah Vocals Voice
140 Jazzy Scat Voice
141 Mello Choir Voice
142 Scat Choir Voice
143 Voice Oohs Voice
144 Lead Synth Synth
145 Piano Synth Synth
146 Synth Bell Synth
147 Sync Pulse Synth
148 Synth Orch Synth
149 Whale Call Synth
150 Echoplex Synth
151 Jupiter Synth Synth
152 Mini Pulse Synth
153 BPM Lead Synth
154 Gated Sweep Synth
155 Cars Synth Synth
156 Dive Bomb Synth
157 Heaven & Earth Pad
158 Slow Pad Pad
No. Voice Button
159 String Pad Pad
160 Spider Web Pad
161 Wispy One Pad
162 Airy Pad Pad
163 Innervate Pad Pad
164 Lush Pad Pad
165 Class Pad Pad
166 Bladerunner Pad
167 Fairlight Pad Pad
168 Airy Impact Pad
169 Deep Pad Pad
170 UFO Pad Pad
171 Alpha Pad Pad
172 Cosmic Sustain Pad
173 Acoustic Guitar Guitar
174 Nylon Guitar Guitar
175 12 String Steel Guitar
176 Acoustic Gtr2 Guitar
177 Phaser Guitar Guitar
178 Lead Guitar Guitar
179 Fluid Guitar Guitar
180 Vox 12 Guitar
181 Trem Humbucker Guitar
182 Rockin' Lead Guitar
183 E Bass Bass
184 P Bass Bass
185 Slap Bass Bass
186 Fretless Bass Bass
187 Upright Bass Bass
188 Levin Bass Bass
189 Sly Bass Bass
190 Lowdown Bass Bass
191 Real Vibes Other
192 Marimba Other
193 Harp Mallets Other
194 Steel Drums Other
195 Blue Man Other
196 Mbira Other
197 Xylophone Other
198 Sitar Other
199 Koto Other
200 Kalimba Other
201 Solid Kit D rums
202 Latin Kit Drums
203 Brush Kit Drums
204 LA Kits Drums
205 Rock Kits D rums
206 Headhunters Kit D rums
207 Electric Kit Drums
208 Brooklyn Kit Drums
209 Snoop Kit Drums
210 Percussion Kit Drums
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Rhythm Patterns
Rhythm Patterns
Rhythm Patterns
No. Rhythm Pattern Button
1 Ballad1 Rock & Pop
2 Ballad2 Rock & Pop
3 Ballad3 Rock & Pop
4 Ballad4 Rock & Pop
5 Ballad5 Rock & Pop
6 Ballad6 Rock & Pop
7 Ballad7 Rock & Pop
8 Ballad8 Rock & Pop
9 Pop1 Rock & Pop
10 Pop2 Rock & Pop
11 Pop3 Rock & Pop
12 Pop4 Rock & Pop
13 Pop5 Rock & Pop
14 Pop6 Rock & Pop
15 Pop7 Rock & Pop
16 Pop8 Rock & Pop
17 Rock1 Rock & Pop
18 Rock2 Rock & Pop
19 Rock3 Rock & Pop
20 Rock4 Rock & Pop
21 Rock5 Rock & Pop
22 Rock6 Rock & Pop
23 Rock7 Rock & Pop
24 Rock8 Rock & Pop
25 Triplet Rock Rock & Pop
26 Half-time Rock Rock & Pop
27 Twist Rock & Pop
51 R&B/Dance1 Modern
52 R&B/Dance2 Modern
53 R&B/Dance3 Modern
54 R&B/Dance4 Modern
55 R&B/Dance5 Modern
56 R&B/Dance6 Modern
57 R&B/Dance7 Modern
58 Urban1 Modern
59 Urban2 Modern
60 Club1 Modern
61 Club2 Modern
62 Acid House Modern
63 Slow Jam Modern
64 Electro Modern
65 New Jack Modern
66 Breakbeat Modern
67 Gospel Modern
68 West Coast Hip-hop Modern
69 Revrun Modern
70 House Beat Modern
71 Syncopath Modern
101 Latin1 Latin
102 Latin2 Latin
103 Latin3 Latin
104 Latin4 Latin
105 Latin5 Latin
Appendix
No. Rhythm Pattern Button
106 Latin6 Latin
107 Cha Cha Latin
108 Salsa Latin
109 Rumba Latin
110 Samba Latin
111 Samba 2 Latin
112 Bossa Nova Latin
113 Son Clave Latin
114 Calypso Latin
115 Songo Calypso Latin
116 Songo Latin
117 Mambo 1 Latin
118 Mambo 2 Latin
151 Jazz1 Jazz
152 Jazz2 Jazz
153 Jazz3 Jazz
154 Jazz4 Jazz
155 Jazz5 Jazz
156 Jazz6 Jazz
157 Jazz7 Jazz
158 Jazz8 Jazz
159 Spy Jazz Jazz
201 Country1 Country
202 Country2 Country
203 Country3 Country
204 Country4 Country
205 Country6 Country
206 Country5 Country
207 Country7 Country
208 Country8 Country
209 Western Country
251 World1 World
252 World2 World
253 World3 World
254 World4 World
255 World5 World
256 World6 World
257 Polka World
258 Reggae 1 World
259 Nanigo 1 World
260 Nanigo 2 World
261 Maqsum World
262 Kherwa World
263 Afrobeat World
264 March World
265 Reggaeton World
266 Kpanlogo World
301 Metro 1/8nt Metronome
302 Metro 1/16nt Metronome
303 Metro 3/4 Metronome
304 Metro 6/8 Metronome
305 1/4 Metronome Metronome
351 No rhythm Metronome
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Appendix
DEMO SONG LIST
Demo Song List
No.
1 Rhapsody A0 J. Brahms
2 Prelude I A#0 J. S. Bach
3 Invention No. 4 B0 J. S. Bach
4 Invention No. 8 C1 J. S. Bach
5 Prelude II C#1 J. S. Bach
6 Aria Goldberg D1 J. S. Bach
7 Fuga II D#1 J. S. Bach
8 Sonatine Op.36 E1 M. Clementi
9 F1 W. A. Mozart
10 Piano Sonate F#1 W. A. Mozart
11 Rondo in D G1 W. A. Mozart
12 Piano Sonate K.3 G#1 W. A. Mozart
13 Piano Sonate K.5 A1 W. A. Mozart
14 Minuet in G A#1 L. V. Beethoven
15 Bagatelle No. 25 B1 L. V. Beethoven
16 Sonatine Op.55 C2 Fr. Kuhlau
17 March Militaire C#2 F. P. Schubert
18 Moments Musicaux D2 F. P. Schubert
19 Impromptu No. 2 D#2 F. P. Schubert
20 Impromptu No. 4 E2 F. P. Schubert
21 La Chevaleresque F2 ler
22 Without words F#2 J. L. F. Mendelssohn
23 Venetianisches G2 J. L. F. Mendelssohn
24 Sostenuto G#2 F. F. Chopin
25 Valse KK A2 F. F. Chopin
26 5 Mazurkas A#2 F. F. Chopin
27 Valse Op.69 No. 2 B2 F. F. Chopin
28 Grande Valse C3 F. F. Chopin
29 Valse Op.64 No. 2 C#3 F. F. Chopin
30 Nocturne No. 2 D3 F. F. Chopin
31 Valse Op.64 No. 1 D#3 F. F. Chopin
32 Preludes in Db E3 F. F. Chopin
33 Fantaisie-Improm F3 F. F. Chopin
34 F#3 R. Schumann
35 G3 R. Schumann
36 G#3 R. Schumann
37 A3 F. Liszt
38 Dolly
39 stimmen B3 J. Strauss
40 The Swan C4 Saint-
41 Blumenlied C#4 G. Lange
42 Valsette D4 F. Borowski
43 Old French Air D#4 P. I. Tchaikovsky
44 Mazurka E4 P. I. Tchaikovsky
45 Polka F4 P. I. Tchaikovsky
46 Barcarolle F#4 P. I. Tchaikovsky
47 Humoreska G4 A. Dvorak
48 Suite Peer Gynt G#4 E. Grieg
49 Suite Bergamasque A4 C. A. Debussy
50 Rêverie A#4 C. A. Debussy
51 Arabesque I
Song Name
s Dreaming
A#3 T. Oesten
B4
Key
Composer
C. A. Debussy
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MPG200 Features
Appendix
Keyboard
Preset Programs
Splits/Layers
Effects
Drum Patterns
Recorder/Sequencer
Sound System
Headphones
I/O Jacks
USB
Pedals
Polyphony
Finish
Dimensions
88-Note, Graded Hammer-Action Keyboard with adjustable touch sensitive keys
200 Expressive sounds. 10 Drum Kits
Split /Layer, easy access with adjustable relative volume
Dual ambience and effect processors (reverberation and chorus). Rich and
complex effects from the PC3 Series.
100 prerecorded interactive patterns in a variety of styles
2 Track Song Recorder with accompanying rhythm track
4-speaker, 4-amplifier, 200-watt stereo sound system
(2) 1/4" stereo headphone outs
MIDI In, Out and Thru connectors
2 RCA Stereo Input & 2 RCA Stereo Output Jacks
(1) Port, "Plug and Play" USB functionality allows MIDI over USB for connecting
to/from an external computer sequencer; no software driver needed
3 Pedals: Soft, Sostenuto, Sustain. Optional Volume/expression Pedal Unit
64 voices
Ebony Polish
54 3/4”w x 34 1/2”h x 19 5/8”d (1390mm x 876mm x 498mm)
Weight
Power
221 lbs (100kg)
90-250V AC 50/60 Hz free voltage 3A. 250W maximum-
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Index
A
assembly ...................8
audio in and out ........16
audio input ...............37
auto power off ..........36
B
bank ..........................11, 14, 36
bass ...........................16
C
category ....................14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 24
CC Pedal ..................12
D
default ......................16, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28
demo .........................11, 15, 18, 44
display ......................13
E
edit ............................32, 39
effect .........................7, 34
erasing ......................32, 33
expression pedal .......12
F
factory default ..........21, 25, 34, 35, 36, 37
favorites ....................14, 16, 20, 23, 30
front panel ................10, 13
function ....................14, 15, 17, 30, 34
H
hard reset ..................37
headphones ...............10, 16
I
ID (Rhythm ID) ........29
J
jacks .........................10, 12
jump .........................11
K
keyboard ...................34, 35, 36, 38
L
legs ...........................8, 9
list .............................14, 18, 19, 27, 30, 41, 44
local control .............36
M
metronome ...............14, 15, 28, 30, 35, 36
MIDI ........................12, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40
modes .......................14, 17
N
navigation .................14, 21, 24
O
operating modes .......17
OS/Objects ...............37
P
pedal .........................7, 12
play ...........................10, 11, 18, 19, 30, 38, 39
player ........................12, 17, 35, 39
playing ......................10, 11, 18, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36
power ........................10, 12, 23, 36, 37
press and hold ..........16, 20, 23, 25, 28
punch-in ...................32
Q
quick start .................11
R
recording ..................12, 15, 30, 36
rec rhythm ................36
reset ..........................16, 21, 25, 26, 29, 34, 37
restore .......................37
rhythm patterns ........10, 15, 27, 28, 43
S
saving .......................23, 26, 34
selecting ...................18, 19, 24, 27, 31, 34
semitone ...................34
sequencer ..................36, 38, 39
song ..........................7, 11, 15, 18, 27, 29, 39,
speakers ....................10, 12
split ...........................14, 15, 24, 30
storing ......................20
switch .......................10, 18, 22, 36
44
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T
tempo ........................15, 28
tone ...........................12, 16
touch .........................35
track ..........................15, 30, 32
transpose ..................14, 22, 26, 34
transposition .............21, 22, 24, 26
treble ........................16
tune ...........................35
U
update .......................12, 37
USB ..........................12, 37, 38, 39
user song ..................30, 31, 32, 33
V
value .........................14, 16, 21, 24, 25, 34
variation ...................15, 20
version ......................37
voice .........................11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 36, 38, 41
volume ......................10, 12, 16, 22, 25, 29
volume pedal ............12
Index
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