Kurzweil SP4 Musician’s Guide

Musician’s Guide

for the SP4-7, SP4-8, and SP76-II

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always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all of the Safety and Installation Instructions and Explanation of Graphic Symbols before using the product.

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

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not use an adaptor which defeats the function of the equipment-grounding conductor. If you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded, check with a qualiﬁed serviceman or electrician.

3. WARNING: This product is equipped with an AC input voltage selector. The voltage selector has been factory set for the mains supply voltage in the country where this unit was sold. Changing the voltage selector may require the use of a different power supply cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, refer servicing to qualiﬁed maintenance personnel.

4. 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.

5. This product should only be used with a stand or cart that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6. 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.

7. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

8. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.

9. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. WARNING: Do not place objects on the product’s power supply cord, or 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 possibility of a ﬁre hazard and/or personal injury.

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

WARNING: Changes or modiﬁcations to this instrument not expressly

approved by Young Chang 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 par ticular 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:

• 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.

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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Important Safety Instructions

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’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with 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 tipover.

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.

Warning : To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or mois-

ture. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................1-1

Main Features .....................................................................................................................................1-1

Keyboard and Controllers .........................................................................................................1-1

Pedals (Optional) ........................................................................................................................1-2

Staying Current ..................................................................................................................................1-2

Do You Have Everything? ...............................................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2

Getting Started ..........................................................................................................................................2-1

Before You Start… ............................................................................................................................2-1

Quick Start ..........................................................................................................................................2-1

Make Connections ......................................................................................................................2-1

Use Your SP4 ..............................................................................................................................2-2

Start Up Details:

The Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................2-2

The MIDI (IN and OUT) Ports ...............................................................................................2-2

The Pedal Jacks ...........................................................................................................................2-2

The Sustain (FOOT SW) Jack ...........................................................................................2-2

The CC PEDAL Jack ..........................................................................................................2-3

The USB Port ..............................................................................................................................2-3

The Audio (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) Jacks ...................................................................2-3

The DC Power Jack ....................................................................................................................2-3

The HEADPHONES Jack .......................................................................................................2-3

Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord) ......................................................................................2-3

Connecting to Your Audio System .................................................................................................2-4

Connecting Pedals .............................................................................................................................2-5

Connecting a Switch Pedal ........................................................................................................2-6

Connecting Dual Switch Pedals .........................................................................................2-6

Connecting a Control Pedal ......................................................................................................2-6

Connecting MIDI ..............................................................................................................................2-7

Basic MIDI Hookup ..................................................................................................................2-7

Connecting More Sound Modules ...........................................................................................2-7

Connecting to a Computer Sequencer ....................................................................................2-8

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Chapter 3

Features of the SP4 ..................................................................................................................................3-1

The Front Panel .................................................................................................................................3-1

Pitch and Mod Wheels ......................................................................................................................3-2

Pitch Wheel ..................................................................................................................................3-2

Mod Wheel ..................................................................................................................................3-2

Function Buttons ...............................................................................................................................3-2

Program Button ..........................................................................................................................3-3

Setup Button ................................................................................................................................3-3

Edit Setup Button .......................................................................................................................3-3

Global Button ..............................................................................................................................3-3

Save Button ..................................................................................................................................3-3

Split (Zone 1) Button .................................................................................................................3-4

Layer (Zone 2) Button ...............................................................................................................3-4

Transpose (Zone 3 and Zone 4) Buttons ................................................................................3-4

Shift Button .................................................................................................................................3-4

The Control Knob.............................................................................................................................3-5

Display and Value Buttons ...............................................................................................................3-6

Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons ...............................................................................3-6

Chan / Param Buttons ......................................................................................................................3-6

Object Select Buttons .......................................................................................................................3-7

Bank Select Button .....................................................................................................................3-8

Group Select Buttons .................................................................................................................3-8

Sound Select Buttons .................................................................................................................3-8

Alphanumeric Data Entry .........................................................................................................3-9

Double Button Presses .....................................................................................................................3-9

Reset Transposition / Lower by an Octave ............................................................................3-9

Jump Value .................................................................................................................................3-10

Jump Parameter .........................................................................................................................3-10

MIDI Program Change ...........................................................................................................3-10

Demo ..........................................................................................................................................3-11

Panic ............................................................................................................................................3-11

Chapter 4

Terminology ..............................................................................................................................................4-1

Chapter 5

The Operating Modes ..............................................................................................................................5-1

Program Mode ...................................................................................................................................5-1

Setup Mode .........................................................................................................................................5-2

Edit Setup Mode ................................................................................................................................5-2

Global Mode ......................................................................................................................................5-3

System Mode ......................................................................................................................................5-3

Functions ............................................................................................................................................5-4

The Split Function ......................................................................................................................5-4

The Layer Function ....................................................................................................................5-4

MIDI Program Change Function ............................................................................................5-5

Differing Program Numbers..............................................................................................5-5

Demo Function ...........................................................................................................................5-6

Chapter 6

Program Mode ..........................................................................................................................................6-1

About Program Mode .......................................................................................................................6-1

Table of Programs.............................................................................................................................6-2

Selection ..............................................................................................................................................6-3

Using the Object Select Buttons ..............................................................................................6-3

Bank Select Button ..............................................................................................................6-4

Group Select Buttons ..........................................................................................................6-5

Sound Select Buttons ..........................................................................................................6-5

Alphanumeric Data Entry .........................................................................................................6-5

Transposition ......................................................................................................................................6-6

The Control Knob.............................................................................................................................6-6

The Split Function .............................................................................................................................6-7

Split Program ........................................................................................................................6-8

Split Volume .........................................................................................................................6-8

Split Key ................................................................................................................................6-8

Split Transposition ...............................................................................................................6-8

The Layer Function ...........................................................................................................................6-9

Layer Program ......................................................................................................................6-9

Layer Volume ........................................................................................................................6-9

Layer Transposition ...........................................................................................................6-10

Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel ........................................................................................6-10

Saving in Program Mode ................................................................................................................6-10

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Chapter 7

Setup Mode ...............................................................................................................................................7-1

About Setup Mode ............................................................................................................................7-1

Table of Setups ..................................................................................................................................7-2

Selection ..............................................................................................................................................7-3

Using the Object Select Buttons ..............................................................................................7-3

Bank Select Button ..............................................................................................................7-4

Group Select Buttons ..........................................................................................................7-4

Sound Select Buttons ..........................................................................................................7-5

Alphanumeric Data Entry .........................................................................................................7-5

About Zones ......................................................................................................................................7-5

Muting Zones ..............................................................................................................................7-6

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Transposition ......................................................................................................................................7-6

The Control Knob.............................................................................................................................7-7

The Split Function .............................................................................................................................7-8

Split Program ........................................................................................................................7-8

Split Volume .........................................................................................................................7-8

Split Key ................................................................................................................................7-9

Split Transposition ...............................................................................................................7-9

The Layer Function ...........................................................................................................................7-9

Layer Program ....................................................................................................................7-10

Layer Volume ......................................................................................................................7-10

Layer Transposition ...........................................................................................................7-10

Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel ........................................................................................7-10

Saving in Setup Mode .....................................................................................................................7-11

Chapter 8

Edit Setup Mode .......................................................................................................................................8-1

About Edit Setup Mode ...................................................................................................................8-1

The Parameters of a Setup ...............................................................................................................8-2

The Zone-speciﬁc Parameters .........................................................................................................8-4

Local Program .............................................................................................................................8-4

Channel .........................................................................................................................................8-4

Destination ...................................................................................................................................8-4

MIDI Bank ..................................................................................................................................8-5

Differing Program Numbers..............................................................................................8-5

MIDI Program ............................................................................................................................8-6

Differing Program Numbers..............................................................................................8-6

Bank Mode ...................................................................................................................................8-7

Zone Status ..................................................................................................................................8-7

Entry Program Change ..............................................................................................................8-7

Aux Send Level ...........................................................................................................................8-8

Transpose .....................................................................................................................................8-8

Entry Pan .....................................................................................................................................8-8

Entry Volume ..............................................................................................................................8-8

Low Velocity ................................................................................................................................8-8

High Velocity ...............................................................................................................................8-9

Low Key .......................................................................................................................................8-9

High Key ......................................................................................................................................8-9

Bend Range Down .....................................................................................................................8-9

Bend Range Up ...........................................................................................................................8-9

Continuous Controller Parameters ........................................................................................8-10

Destination ..........................................................................................................................8-10

Entry Value .........................................................................................................................8-12

Exit Value ............................................................................................................................8-12

The Foot Switch Parameters ...................................................................................................8-13

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Destination ..........................................................................................................................8-13

Mode ....................................................................................................................................8-13

Entry State ..........................................................................................................................8-13

Exit State .............................................................................................................................8-13

About Auxiliary Effects ..................................................................................................................8-14

Common Parameters ......................................................................................................................8-14

Aux Effect Override .................................................................................................................8-14

Aux Effect Channel ..................................................................................................................8-15

Saving in Setup Mode .....................................................................................................................8-15

Chapter 9

Global Mode .............................................................................................................................................9-1

Selecting and Editing Parameters ....................................................................................................9-2

The Global Parameters .....................................................................................................................9-3

Tuning ...........................................................................................................................................9-3

Velocity Map (VMap) .................................................................................................................9-3

FX Select (FXSel) .......................................................................................................................9-4

Channel Enable (ChanEn) ........................................................................................................9-4

Destination (Dest) ......................................................................................................................9-4

Bank Select (BankSel) .................................................................................................................9-5

Program Change (ProgChg) ......................................................................................................9-5

Local Keyboard Channel (LclKbdChan) ................................................................................9-6

Sysex ID .......................................................................................................................................9-6

The “Hard Reset?” Dialogue ...........................................................................................................9-7

The “Save All?” Dialogue .................................................................................................................9-7

The “Load All?” Dialogue................................................................................................................9-8

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Chapter 10

System Mode ...........................................................................................................................................10-1

Buttons in System Mode ................................................................................................................10-2

Run SP4 .............................................................................................................................................10-2

Update Software ..............................................................................................................................10-2

Update ........................................................................................................................................10-2

Restore ........................................................................................................................................10-3

Run Diagnostics ...............................................................................................................................10-3

System Reset .....................................................................................................................................10-3

File Utilities .......................................................................................................................................10-4

Chapter 11

Tutorials ...................................................................................................................................................11-1

Creating a Setups from a Program ................................................................................................11-1

Creating a Split Setup from a Program .................................................................................11-1

Creating a Layer Setup from a Program ................................................................................11-4

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Creating a Layer Setup with Velocity-dependent Zones ...........................................................11-6

Controlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup .....................................................................11-7

Other Tutorials ...............................................................................................................................11-11

Connecting to Your Sound System ......................................................................................11-11

Connecting MIDI ...................................................................................................................11-11

Managing Object Data ...........................................................................................................11-11

Updating Software ..................................................................................................................11-11

Restoring Factory Defaults ....................................................................................................11-12

Chapter 12

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................12-1

Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................12-1

Common Problems .........................................................................................................................12-1

Power Problems ........................................................................................................................12-1

Audio Problems ........................................................................................................................12-3

MIDI Problems .........................................................................................................................12-4

Pedal Problems.................................................................................................................................12-5

Switch Pedal Problems .............................................................................................................12-5

Control Pedal Problems ...........................................................................................................12-6

Use the Right Impedance, Taper, and Range ...............................................................12-6

If None of the Above... .................................................................................................................12-6

Service Centers ..........................................................................................................................12-7

Restoring Factory Defaults ......................................................................................................12-7

Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................12-7

Appendix A

MIDI Implementation ............................................................................................................................A-1

Appendix B

Physical Speciﬁcations ............................................................................................................................A-3

Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Kurzweil SP4!

This manual will help you get acquainted with your new instrument. Be sure to keep the manual on hand as you continue to familiarize yourself with the features and functions of the SP4. Note that this manual applies to the SP4-7, SP4-8, and the SP76-II. For the sake of simplicity, the instrument will be referred to as the SP4.

Introduction

MainFeatures

Main Features

The SP4 is a professional performance instrument. It boasts 128 excellent sounds (including the famous Kurzweil Grand Piano) already on-board and ready to be played. It is also a capable MIDI controller ideally suited for controlling additional sound modules and as input to a sequencer.

Keyboard and Controllers

The SP4 has 76-key semi-weighted keyboard action that provides you with a piano-like feel without adding substantial weight to the instrument. The array of physical controllers includes:

• a pitch wheel

• a modulation wheel

1-1

Introduction

StayingCurrent

Pedals (Optional)

As described above, the SP4 has two jacks on the rear panel for optional pedal controllers. One of these jacks is for one or two switch pedals, which are typically used to control two-state (i.e., on / off) parameters such as sustain and mute zone. The other jack is for a continuous control (or CC) pedal typically used to control multi-state (i.e., “continuous”) parameter such as ﬁlter frequency or LFO amount.

Note that switch pedals can be used to control continuous parameters just as continuous control pedals can be used to control two-state parameters.

Your Kurzweil dealer stocks the following pedals:

• an assignable control knob, which can control a parameter of your choosing

• on the rear panel, two jacks for optional pedal controllers: one for a switch pedal and the other for a continuous controller pedal.

• FS-1 Standard box-shaped switch pedal

• KFP-1 Single piano-style switch pedal

• KFP-2S Double piano-style switch pedal unit (one stereo plug)

• CC-1 Continuous pedal

Staying Current

Be sure to check the Kurzweil Music Systems website at www.Kurzweil.com for new documentation and software updates before using your new instrument.

Do You Have Everything?

Your SP4 package should contain the following in addition to your instrument:

• Power cable and 15V power adapter

• Sustain pedal

• USB cable (Type-A-to-Type-B)

• Musician’s Guide (this book)

• Warranty card

If you don’t have all of these components, be sure to contact your Kurzweil / Young Chang dealer.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter will help you hook up your SP4 to your sound system and MIDI system. If hooking up new gear is familiar to you, then simply read the following two sections in this chapter. If you need more information, then be sure to read this chapter in its entirety.

Before You Start…

Getting Started

BeforeYouStart…

Don’t connect anything until you make sure your SP4 is properly and safely situated. If your SP4 has been out in the cold, give it time to warm up to room temperature before starting it, since condensation may have formed inside the SP4.

Quick Start

Make Connections

1. Set the keyboard on a hard, at, level surface.

2. Four adhesive-backed rubber feet are provided with your SP4. If you want to attach them to the bottom of the SP4 (recommended to prevent scratching your tabletop), carefully turn the keyboard over, remove the paper backing from the rubber feet and attach them near each corner all on the same level.

3. Connect the power cable to the adapter then plug the adapter’s DC power cord into your SP4. Finally, plug the power cable into the wall.

4. Make sure your sound system is at a safe volume level. Also make sure that the SP4’s MASTER VOLUME slider (on the far left side of the front panel) is all the way down.

5. Plug in a pair of stereo headphones or run standard (1/4-inch) audio cables from your ampliﬁer or mixer to the Audio Outputs on the SP4 (use the Left out for mono). Balanced (“TRS” or “Stereo”) cables are recommended.

2-1

Getting Started

MIDI Ports

Pedal Jacks

USB Ports DC Power Jack

Audio Jacks Headphones Jacks

StartUpDetails:TheRearPanel

Use Your SP4

1. Power up your SP4 ﬁrst, and then raise the MASTER VOLUME slider. The SP4 starts up in Program mode by default. Press one of the Function buttons to the left of the display to switch Modes.

2. If you hear distortion, reduce the gain on your mixing board, or use the pad (a switch that decreases the input audio signal level, typically by 20dB) if it has one.

3. Scroll through the program list with the Previous and Next buttons under the display, or with the dedicated Bank, Group Select, and Sound Select buttons, and try the SP4’s many sounds. Take note that the User Bank is initially empty.

Start Up Details: The Rear Panel

All of the connections take place on the rear panel of the SP4, pictured below:

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The MIDI (IN and OUT) Ports

Use the MIDI ports to communicate with other MIDI modules and controllers. The OUT port is the MIDI transmitting port, and the IN port is the MIDI receiving port.

The Pedal Jacks

Use the two pedal jacks to connect controller pedals to the SP4.

The Sustain (FOOT SW) Jack

Use the FOOT SW jack to connect a switch pedal. A switch pedal is a physical controller typically used to control two-state (i.e., “on / off”) parameters, such as sustain and mute zone. Note that switch pedals can be used to control “continuous” parameters as well.

The jack will also accept a dual switch pedal having a single stereo plug that is available separately (Kurzweil KFP-2S). For more information on connecting pedals, see Connecting Pedals on page 2-5.

The CC PEDAL Jack

Use the CC PEDAL jack to connect a continuous control (or CC) pedal. A CC pedal is a physical controller typically used to control multi-state (i.e., “continuous”) parameters such as ﬁlter frequency or LFO amount. Note that CC pedals can be used to control “on / off ” parameters as well.

For more information on connecting pedals, see Connecting Pedals on page 2-5 below.

The USB Port

Use the USB port to connect the SP4 to a computer in order to do the following:

• Use the SP4 as a MIDI controller with a sequencer computer program.

• Use the computer to manage the user data contents of the SP4.

Getting Started

ConnectingthePowerCable(LineCord)

• Update the software and sounds of the SP4.

Be sure to check the Kurzweil Music Systems website at www.Kurzweil.com for new documentation and software updates before using your new instrument.

The Audio (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) Jacks

Use the LEFT/MONO and RIGHT audio jacks to connect the SP4 to your audio system.

The DC Power Jack

Use the DC power jack to connect the DC power supply.

The HEADPHONES Jack

Use the HEADPHONES jack to listen to the SP4 on stereo headphones. You will need a 1/4-inch-to-1/8-inch adapter in order to use headphones with a mini plug.

Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)

The SP4 runs on 15 volts DC power. Your dealer will provide the voltage converter and power cord to match the AC power in your area: 100, 120, 230, or 240 volts at 50–60 Hz. Plug the converter into a wall outlet, and then connect the adapter to the DC power jack.

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Getting Started

ConnectingtoYourAudioSystem

Connecting to Your Audio System

After you’ve turned down the level on your sound system, connect the SP4’s analog audio outputs to your sound system using a pair of stereo or mono audio cables. Mono cables will always work, but if you’re going into balanced inputs, use stereo cables for a better signal-tonoise ratio and a bit more volume: the SP4’s analog outputs are balanced.

You’ll ﬁnd three 1/4-inch balanced audio output jacks on the rear panel. For now, connect one end of each audio cable to your mixing board or PA system inputs, and connect the other end to the jacks marked LEFT and RIGHT on the rear panel of the SP4. If you have only one input available, use the SP4’s Left output to get the full signal in mono. Use the jack marked HEADPHONES to listen to the SP4 on headphones. Note that when headphones are plugged in, sound still comes through the LEFT and RIGHT audio jacks.

SP4 connected to powered speakers and headphones

Headphones

Right Audio

Out

Left

Audio

Out

SP4

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

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Getting Started

ConnectingPedals

SP4 connected to a mixer, powered speakers and headphones

Right Mixer Out

Left Mixer Out

Headphones

Right

Mixer

Right

Audio

Out

Left

Mixer

Left

Audio

Out

Connecting Pedals

Plug your switch or continuous pedals into the corresponding jacks on the SP4’s rear panel. We recommend using the Kurzweil pedals described in Pedals (Optional) on page 1-2, but you can use almost any switch or continuous pedal that adheres to the following speciﬁcations (as most pedals do):

Switch pedals 1/4-inch tip-sleeve (mono) plug

Continuous (CC) pedals 10-kOhm linear-taper potentiometer, 1/4-inch tip-

SP4

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

ring-sleeve (stereo) plug with the wiper connected to the tip

The pedals are independently assignable within each zone of every setup. Here are the default settings for the three pedals you can use with the SP4:

Switch Pedal 1 Controller 64 (Sustain)

Switch Pedal 2 Controller 66 (Sostenuto)

CC Pedal Controller 11 (Expression / Volume)

NOTE: Be sure not to step on the switch pedals when powering up your Stage Piano!

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Getting Started

ConnectingMIDI

Connecting a Switch Pedal

When plugged into the FOOTSW jack on the rear-panel, a single switch pedal will, by default, act like a sustain pedal. Of course this can be changed by programming, as described in Setup Mode on page 7-1.

If you use a third-party (non-Kurzweil) switch pedal, make sure it’s connected before you turn on your SP4. This ensures that the pedal will work properly (it might function in reverse—off when it’s down and on when it’s up—if you turn on your SP4 before plugging in the pedal). Similarly, don’t press any of your switch pedals while powering up, as the SP4 veriﬁes each pedal’s orientation during power up—if you’re pressing a pedal, you might cause it to work in reverse.

See Switch Pedal Problems on page 12-5 if you are having trouble with your switch pedal.

Connecting Dual Switch Pedals

The jack will also accept a dual switch pedal having a single stereo plug. The plug should be wired so that the left pedal connects to the ring contact and the right pedal to the tip contact. It’s also possible to use two single pedals with this jack: ﬁrst buy a 1/4-inch stereo-to-dualmono Y adapter (this will have two mono 1/4-inch phone jacks and a stereo 1/4-inch plug); then, plug the pedal you wish to use for sustain into the left jack and your sostenuto pedal into the right jack. Note that the “left” pedal goes into the right jack and vice-versa.

By default, the right pedal will control sustain as before and the left pedal will control the sostenuto function. If you’re not familiar with traditional piano technique, the sostenuto (center) pedal on a grand piano allows one to hold chords in the bass while continuing to play the melody without the latter notes sustaining. Any keys that are down when you depress the pedal will sustain when you let go of the keys, but new notes played afterward will not be sustained. Releasing the pedal puts things back to normal. Of course it can be programmed to do other functions as well.

Connecting a Control Pedal

A control pedal can be very useful for controlling volume, vibrato, or other effect by foot. The Kurzweil CC-1 control pedal will work best with the SP4, but it is also possible to use third-party control pedals designed for synthesizers. Note that a volume pedal may or may not be satisfactory depending on how it is constructed.

See Control Pedal Problems on page 12-6 if you are having trouble with your control pedal.

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Connecting MIDI

Out In

In addition to being a performance-suited musical instrument, the SP4 is a powerful, but intuitive and easy-to-use MIDI controller. For descriptions of how to customize your SP4 as MIDI controller, and how to use its MIDI controller capabilities to their fullest potential, see Setup Mode on page 7-1.

Basic MIDI Hookup

To use the SP4 as a MIDI controller for another sound module, use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI port marked “OUT” to the MIDI input port of the module that you want to control.

To control the SP4 using another MIDI controller, use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI port marked “IN” to the MIDI output port of the controller that you will be using.

Getting Started

ConnectingMIDI

SP4 Module

Out In

Module SP4

Connecting More Sound Modules

In order to connect multiple sound modules to be controlled by a single MIDI controller, your SP4 must either be (1) used as the controller or (2) be the last module in the MIDI daisy chain. This is because the SP4 does not include a THRU MIDI port; however, this simply means that the SP4 must be at the start or at the end of the MIDI daisy chain.

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Getting Started

Module 1

Module 2

Last Module

Module 1

Module 2

Last Module

ConnectingMIDI

Using the SP4 as the controller, connect the MIDI OUT port to the MIDI IN port of the ﬁrst module, and then connect that module’s MIDI THRU port to the input of the next module, and so on, until the last module is connected. The MIDI chain should end in the MIDI IN port of the last module.

MIDI In

MIDI Thru

Scenario 1: SP4 as the MIDI controller

MIDI In MIDI Thru

MIDI In

MIDI Out

SP4

Scenario 2: SP4 as the last module in the MIDI chain

MIDI Thru

MIDI In

MIDI In MIDI Thru

MIDI Out

MIDI Contr o l l e r

Connecting to a Computer Sequencer

MIDI In

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To connect your SP4 to a computer as a MIDI controller, simply connect the SP4 to your computer using the provided cable. If you wish to use your own cable, make sure that it is a Type-A-to-Type-B USB cable (the USB port of the SP4 being Type B). By default, the SP4 will act as a MIDI controller (rather than a hard drive) when connected to a computer.

Chapter 3 Features of the SP4

This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of the SP4. Many of these features have both general functions and Mode-speciﬁc functions. For more in-depth descriptions of these features, refer to the chapters on the individual Modes.

Features of the SP4

TheFrontPanel

The Front Panel

On the front panel of the SP4 are all of its controls, both musical and navigational.

Pitch

Wheel

Mod

Wheel

Control

Knob

Function

Buttons Display

Value Buttons

Bank Select

Buttons

Chan/Param

Buttons

Group Select

Buttons

Sound Select

Buttons

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Features of the SP4

PitchandModWheels

Pitch and Mod Wheels

Pitch Wheel

The pitch wheel is the left most of the two wheels. It is spring-loaded, such that its center position is restored when it is not being used. That is because the pitch wheel is used for pitch-bending notes—its “off ” position is in the center. Pushing the pitch wheel up bends the pitches of all notes up. Pulling the pitch wheel down bends the pitches of all notes down.

Mod Wheel

The mod wheel is the right most of the two wheels. Unlike the pitch wheel, the mod wheel is not spring loaded, and can be set to and left in any position between fully up and fully down. Typically, the mod wheel is assigned to a parameter that alters some aspect of the sound (e.g., vibrato, ﬁlter depth) when changed.

Pitch Wheel

Mod Wheel

Function Buttons

The Function buttons are located beneath the “Function” label on the left side of the front panel. In addition to changing operating Modes, these buttons serve Mode-speciﬁc secondary functions.

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Program Button

Pressing the Program button will take you into Program Mode (described in The Operating Modes on page 5-1 and, in further detail, in Program Mode on page 6-1). In Program Mode, you can

select and play different sounds (or “Programs”).

This button’s LED will be illuminated when you are in Program Mode.

Setup Button

Pressing the Setup button will take you into Setup Mode (described in The Operating Modes on page 5-1 and, in further detail, in Setup Mode on page 7-1). In Setup Mode, you can select different

conﬁgurations (or “Setups”) of Programs, controller assignments, and MIDI channel assignments.

This button’s LED will be illuminated when you are in Setup Mode.

Edit Setup Button

Features of the SP4

FunctionButtons

Pressing the Edit Setup button will take you into Edit Setup Mode (described in The Operating Modes on page 5-1 and, in further detail, in Edit Setup Mode on page 8-1). In Edit Setup

Mode, you can edit or create Setups.

This button’s LED will be illuminated when you are in Edit Setup Mode.

Global Button

Pressing the Global button will take you into Global Mode (described in The Operating Modes on page 5-1 and, in further detail, in Global Mode on page 9-1). In Global Mode, you can edit

parameters that control the entire SP4. These include tuning, transposition, and velocity and aftertouch sensitivity. Additionally, you can perform a hard reset in this Mode.

CAUTION: PERFORMING A HARD RESET WILL DELETE ALL USER-CREATED PROGRAMS, SETUPS, AND GLOBAL SETTINGS.

This button’s LED will be illuminated when you are in Global Mode.

Save Button

Pressing the Save button will allow you to save any custom Programs or Setups that you’ve created, or save any changes made to the current Program or Setup. This button’s LED will appear illuminated once you have made changes to the current Program or Setup.

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Features of the SP4

TheControlKnob

Split (Zone 1) Button

Pressing the Split button will perform the Split Function. With the Split Function, you can split the keyboard into up to four Zones, and assign different programs, MIDI settings, and transpositions to each Zone. The Split Function is described further in The Split Function on page 5-4.

When in Setup Mode, holding down the Shift button while pressing the Split button will mute or unmute (depending on the state of the zone) Zone 1 of the current setup.

Layer (Zone 2) Button

Pressing the Layer button will perform the Layer Function. With the Layer Function, you can layer up to four different programs and setups – each layer is a new Zone, of which you can have a maximum of four. The Layer Function is described further in The Layer Function on page 5-4.

When in Setup Mode, holding down the Shift button while pressing the Layer button will mute or unmute (depending on the state of the zone) Zone 2 of the current setup.

Transpose (Zone 3 and Zone 4) Buttons

Pressing the Transpose + button will transpose the current program or setup up by one semitone; pressing the Transpose – button will transpose the current program or setup down by one semitone. Pressing both Transpose + and Transpose – simultaneously will restore the current program or setup to having no transposition; if these two buttons are simultaneously pressed when there is already no transposition, then the current program or setup will be transposed down by one octave (12 semitones).

When in Setup Mode, holding down the Shift button while pressing the Transpose – button will mute or unmute (depending on the state of the zone) Zone 3 of the current setup. Holding down the Shift button while pressing the Transpose + button will mute or unmute (depending on the state of the zone) Zone 4 of the current setup.

Shift Button

When in Setup Mode, holding down the Shift button activates the secondary functions (i.e., Zone mute) of the Split, Layer, Transpose –, and Transpose + buttons. When holding down the Shift button, the button of each active zone will be illuminated and the button of each muted zone will be blinking.

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The Control Knob

The assignable control knob is a powerful and exible—yet intuitive—feature of the SP4. It provides you with real-time control of ﬁve parameters. In Program Mode and Setup Mode, these parameters are preset. In Edit Setup Mode, you can change what these parameters are.

The control knob gives you real-time control of ﬁve different parameters—the currently selected parameter is indicated by the column of LEDs. By default these ﬁve parameters are:

Features of the SP4

TheControlKnob

• 1 Timbre

• 2 Mod

• 3 Envelope

• 4 Effect

• 5 Reverb

You can change what these ﬁve parameters are in Edit Setup Mode (see Edit Setup Mode on page 8-1).

Pressing the Control Select button (located beneath the column of LEDs) changes the currently selected parameter that is affected by the control knob.

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Features of the SP4

DisplayandValueButtons

Display and Value Buttons

The alphanumeric display and Value buttons below it are located close to the center of the front panel.

Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons

Use the Next and Previous buttons to scroll through the list of items on the display. Pressing both the Next and Previous buttons simultaneously will jump to the ﬁrst entry of the next category of items in the list. For example, when in Program Mode with program 1 Studio Grand currently selected, pressing Next and Previous simultaneously will jump up the list of program to program 8 Stevie’s Rhds, the ﬁrst of the Electric Piano programs. Pressing the two buttons again will jump up to program 16 Supasticious, the ﬁrst of the Clavinet programs.

Chan / Param Buttons

In Program Mode, pressing the Chan / Param Up () button will change the MIDI transmit channel from the current channel to the next one; pressing the Chan / Param Down () button will change the MIDI transmit channel from the current channel to the previous one.

In the all of the Modes other than Program Mode and Setup Mode—i.e., Edit Setup, Global, and System—pressing the Chan / Param buttons will scroll through the parameter list of the current Mode.

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Object Select Buttons

The Object Select Buttons are located on the right side of the front panel. Note that there are three types of Object Select Buttons: Bank Select, Group Select, and Sound Select. The Programs and Setups of the SP4 are organized in three levels of organization: eight Sounds make up a Group, eight Groups make up a Bank. The following ﬁgure illustrates this organization using the Program 42 Jump! 0bx as an example:

Features of the SP4

ObjectSelectButtons

Bank

User

Group Sound

Piano

E. Piano

Clav

Organ

String

Synth

Voice

Pad

41 PolyTeknobrth

43 ‘80s End Cred

44 ‘80s AreanSyn

45 SynBell Morph

48 ChoirComplete

42 Jump! 0bx

46 Fat Syn Orch

47 SickoSynco

For all objects, the currently selected Bank, Group, and Sound are indicated by a lit LED. The example above (42 Jump! 0bx)would appear as follows:

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Features of the SP4

ObjectSelectButtons

Bank Select Button

Pressing the Bank Select button will cycle through the three object banks: Bank 1, Bank 2, and User. The column of LEDs indicates the currently selected bank. In Program Mode, Bank 1 contains programs 0-63, Bank 2 contains programs 64-127, and User Bank contains user-created programs numbered 128-191. In Setup Mode, Bank 1 contains setups 0-63 and User Bank contains user-created setups numbered 64-127.

NOTE: A “Bank” is a SP4-speciﬁc term not to be confused with the general “MIDI Bank”, which is contains 128 Objects. When transmitting bank change and program change MIDI messages, always think in terms of “MIDI Banks” rather than “Banks”.

Group Select Buttons

As pictured below, there are eight Group Select buttons. Note that each button corresponds to a different Group depending on the currently selected bank.

Each bank is divided into eight Groups. Pressing the Group Select button immediately beneath each Group label will select that Group within the current bank. The LED of the currently selected Group’s button will be lit.

Sound Select Buttons

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Each of the Sound Select buttons corresponds to one Sound in the currently selected Group; pressing one of these buttons will select that Sound. The LED of the currently selected Sound’s button will be lit.

Alphanumeric Data Entry

When editing parameters or naming Objects, you can use the Group and Sound Select buttons for alphanumeric data entry. Note that on each button the secondary function is printed in white ink.

Features of the SP4

DoubleButtonPresses

Double Button Presses

Several pairs of the buttons on the SP4 have timesaving secondary functions when pressed simultaneously—think of them as keyboard shortcuts. For convenience of reference, descriptions of all of the double-button press functions appear below.

Reset Transposition / Lower by an Octave

Pressing both Transpose + and Transpose – simultaneously will restore the current program or setup to having no transposition. If these two buttons are simultaneously pressed when there is already no transposition, then the current program or setup will be transposed down by one octave (12 semitones).

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Features of the SP4

DoubleButtonPresses

Jump Value

Pressing both Next and Previous Value buttons simultaneously will jump to the next category of items in the list. For example, when in Program Mode with program 1 Studio Grand currently selected, pressing Next and Previous simultaneously will jump up the list of programs to program 8 Stevie’s Rhds, the ﬁrst of the Electric Piano programs. Pressing the two buttons again will jump up to program 16 Supasticious, the ﬁrst of the Clavinet programs.

Jump Parameter

Pressing both the Chan / Param Up () and the Chan / Param Down () buttons simultaneously will jump to the beginning of the next category of items in the parameter list.

MIDI Program Change

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Pressing Sound Select Buttons A and B takes you to the MIDI Program Change Function page (described in further detail in MIDI Program Change Function on page 5-5). With the MIDI Program Change Function, you can send a MIDI Program Change message to any sound modules in a MIDI chain connected to the SP4.

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