Kurzweil SP6 User manual

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Table of Contents

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

Features of the SP6 ...................................................................................................... 1-1

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

The Front Panel ............................................................................................................ 1-4

The Rear Panel.............................................................................................................. 1-9

SP6 Sounds ................................................................................................................. 1-12

Modes .......................................................................................................................... 1-15

Program Mode .................................................................. 2-1

Selecting Programs ...................................................................................................... 2-1

Program Demo .............................................................................................................. 2-2

The LCD ......................................................................................................................... 2-2

Favorites........................................................................................................................ 2-3

Controllers .................................................................................................................... 2-3

SPLIT/LAYER ................................................................................................................ 2-7

Program Save Dialog ..................................................................................................2-11

Changing the MIDI Channel ....................................................................................... 2-13

PANIC ........................................................................................................................... 2-13

Program Edit Mode ........................................................... 3-1

Assignable Params Page ............................................................................................. 3-1

Arpeggiator Page .......................................................................................................... 3-2

Master Page .................................................................................................................. 3-5

All Parameters Page ..................................................................................................... 3-7

Save User Programs .................................................................................................... 3-8

Multi Mode ......................................................................... 4-1

Selecting Multis ............................................................................................................ 4-1

The LCD ......................................................................................................................... 4-2

Favorites........................................................................................................................ 4-2

Controllers .................................................................................................................... 4-2

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SPLIT/LAYER ................................................................................................................ 4-6

Multi Save Dialog ........................................................................................................ 4-10

PANIC ........................................................................................................................... 4-12

Multi Edit Mode ................................................................. 5-1

Main Page ...................................................................................................................... 5-1

Mixer Page..................................................................................................................... 5-2

Key/Velocity Page ......................................................................................................... 5-3

Transpose/Bend Page .................................................................................................. 5-4

FX Page ......................................................................................................................... 5-5

Buttons Page ................................................................................................................ 5-5

Switch Pedals Page ...................................................................................................... 5-6

CC Pedal Page .............................................................................................................. 5-7

Controllers Page ........................................................................................................... 5-8

Channel Page .............................................................................................................. 5-10

Common Page .............................................................................................................5-11

Save User Multis ......................................................................................................... 5-12

Global Mode ...................................................................... 6-1

Settings Page ................................................................................................................ 6-1

Overrides Page ............................................................................................................. 6-6

File Page ........................................................................................................................ 6-8

Delete Page ................................................................................................................. 6-10

Info Page ......................................................................................................................6-11

Reset Page ...................................................................................................................6-11

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 7-1

Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 7-1

Power On Problems ..................................................................................................... 7-1

Audio Problems ............................................................................................................ 7-2

MIDI Problems ............................................................................................................... 7-3

Pedal Problems............................................................................................................. 7-4

Kurzweil Support .......................................................................................................... 7-5

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

MIDI Control ..................................................................................................................A-2

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Table of Contents

Physical Specications....................................................B-1

Programs ...........................................................................C-1

Multis .................................................................................D-1

Index ...........................................................................Index-1

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Getting Started

Features of the SP6

Chapter 1 Getting Started

is chapter will give you a quick overview of the SP6. Be sure to keep this manual on hand as you familiarize yourself with the features and functions of the SP6.

Features of the SP6

• FlashPlay technology utilizing 2GB of instrument samples including:

• Optimized German D and Japanese C7 Pianos, Triple Strike Piano, 73 Electric Piano, Clavinets, Harpsichords, Celeste, Bowed and Hit Crotales, Vector Synthesis Waveforms

• Updated Rock, Synth and Orchestral sounds from Kurzweil’s Forte SE, PC3, and KORE64

• 10 Categories of Programs (Piano, E. Piano, Clav, Organ, Strings/Pads, Brass/Winds, Voices/Misc, Leads/Synths, Guitar/Bass, Drums/Perc)

• Space for 1024 Factory and 1024 User Programs and Multis

• KSR: Kurzweil String Resonance (Piano String Resonance Simulation)

• Support for optional Half-Damper pedal

• KB3 Organ simulations with control of 9 drawbars

• Arpeggiator with dedicated On/O and Tap Tempo buttons (up to 4 simultaneous in Multi Mode)

• High quality audio eects with dedicated knob assignments

• 4 knobs with Shift button (3 shift rows for 12 assignments per Program)

• Support for up to 4 switch pedals

• 128 voices of polyphony

• 16 MIDI Channels for multitimbral applications

• 4 Zone MIDI Controller

1-1

Getting Started

Quick Start

Be sure to check the Kurzweil website at www.kurzweil.com for new sounds, documentation and software updates.

Setting Up the SP6

1. If your SP6 keyboard has been out in the cold during shipping, give it time to warm up to room temperature before powering it on, since condensation may have formed inside.

2. Place the SP6 on a keyboard stand or on a hard, at, level surface.

3. Connect the DC power adaptor to the SP6 DC Power jack.

4. Make sure your power outlet is compatible with the included power adaptor, then plug the power cable into the power outlet.

5. Plug the included Switch Pedal into the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack on the SP6 rear panel.

6. If you have an additional switch pedal, plug it into the SW2 jack for Sostenuto control.

7. If you have a MIDI CC pedal (also known as a MIDI expression or volume pedal), plug it into the CC (VOLUME) jack for volume control.

8. If you are using speakers, turn the master volume all the way down on your amplier or mixer. Using standard (1/4-inch) audio cables, rst plug into the input jacks of your amplier or mixer, then plug the other end of the cables into the SP6 AUDIO OUT jacks. (Connecting in this order minimizes the possibility of static discharge damage.) For a mono signal, only use the LEFT (MONO) jack, and leave the RIGHT jack unplugged. Balanced (“TRS” or “Stereo”) cables are recommended if your mixer or amp supports balanced inputs.

9. If you are using headphones, connect stereo headphones to the headphone jack on the rear panel.

10. Turn the SP6 VOLUME knob (on the far left side of the front panel) to MIN.

Powering On the SP6

1. Power on the SP6 by pressing the POWER button on the right rear panel.

2. If you are using speakers, turn up the volume on your amplier or mixer.

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3. Slowly turn up the SP6 VOLUME knob and play some notes to check the volume level. (If you have a CC pedal plugged into the CC (VOLUME) jack, make sure it is set to the maximum volume position).

4. If you are using speakers and the SP6 is not loud enough, turn up the volume on your amplier or mixer.

5. If you are using a mixer and hear distortion, reduce the gain level on the mixer, or use the mixer’s Pad button if it has one (a button that typically decreases the audio input level by 20dB).

6. After using the SP6, if you are using speakers, turn the master volume all the way down on your amplier or mixer before powering o the SP6.

Auditioning SP6 Sounds

1. e SP6 starts up in Program Mode. Use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons, ALPHA WHEEL, or CATEGORY buttons to select a dierent Program. See SP6 Sounds on page

1-12 for more details on selecting Programs or Multis.

1. To hear a Program Demo song for the current Program, press the KEYPAD and ENTER buttons simultaneously.

Getting Started

The Front Panel

2. To hear the capabilities of the SP6, you can play the multi-channel demo songs. Press the KEYPAD and DRUMS/PERC buttons simultaneously to listen to a multi-channel demo song.

3. To switch between auditioning Programs or Multis, press the PROGRAM or MULTI Mode button under the MODE label to the right of the LCD display.

Automatic Power Saving

e SP6 has an automatic power saving feature (Auto Power O) that can automatically power o the SP6 after a period of inactivity, in order to conserve electricity. e Auto Power O feature is enabled by default. e default Power O Time is 8 hours, which will cause the SP6 to power o after 8 hours of inactivity.

A count down timer warning will be shown in the LCD display a few minutes before the SP6 is powered o. At any time, touching any SP6 control or playing a note will cause the SP6 to remain powered on, until the SP6 has been inactive for the set Power O Time.

Auto Power O can be disabled in Global Mode. e Power O Time can also be adjusted in Global Mode.

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Getting Started

The Front Panel

TRANSPOSE Buttons

VOLUME Knob

ARP ON/OFF Button and TAP TEMPO Button

ZONE ON/OFF Buttons

CHANNEL/PAGE Buttons

LCD Display

ALPHA WHEEL

MODE Buttons and USER Button

CATEGORY Buttons

PREVIOUS/NEXT Buttons and FAVORITES Buttons

SAVE Button and EDIT Button

KNOBS

SHIFT Button

VARIATION Button

PITCH WHEEL and MODULATION WHEEL

VOLUME Knob

e VOLUME knob controls the volume level of the AUDIO OUT and HEADPHONE jacks.

LCD Display

e LCD display is the main user interface for the SP6. Use the LCD display to view Program and Multi names, controller assignments, and editing functions.

LOCAL DEST Button and EXIT Button

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ALPHA WHEEL

In Program and Multi Mode, use the ALPHA WHEEL to navigate through the Program or Multi list.

In Program Edit or Multi Edit Mode, use the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll through the list of values for the currently selected parameter. Turn the ALPHA WHEEL counter-clockwise or clockwise to select the previous or next value. Turn the ALPHA WHEEL slowly to change the value by one increment, or turn it quickly to jump several increments.

PREVIOUS and NEXT Buttons

In Program and Multi Mode, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to navigate through the Program or Multi list.

In Program and Multi Mode, press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to access the Split/Layer function.

In Program Edit or Multi Edit Mode, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to navigate to each parameter on the current page.

Getting Started

The Front Panel

MODE Buttons

Press the MODE buttons to access PROGRAM, MULTI or GLOBAL Mode. See Modes on

page 1-15 for a description of each Mode.

CATEGORY Buttons

In Program Mode, the CATEGORY buttons allow you to select and browse Programs in 10 categories of instruments. Engaging the KEYPAD button allows you to use the CATEGORY buttons as an alphanumeric keypad. e KEYPAD button is always on in Multi Mode, and where needed for editing parameter values.

FAVORITES Buttons

e FAVORITES buttons can be used to instantly recall your favorite Programs and Multis. To assign the currently selected Program or Multi to a FAVORITES button, press and hold the desired FAVORITES button for a few seconds until the LCD display indicates that the favorite has been saved. Press a FAVORITES button to instantly select the stored Program or Multi.

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Getting Started

The Front Panel

TRANSPOSE Buttons

e TRANSPOSE buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the SP6 keyboard in semitones (also known as half steps). e current transpose amount is shown in the LCD display (for example, the default is “Xp:0st”). Press both TRANSPOSE buttons simultaneously to reset the transposition to 0.

PITCH WHEEL and MODULATION WHEEL

Use each wheel to respectively perform pitch bends or vary the modulation amount. e MODULATION WHEEL will perform a pre-assigned modulation for each Program or Multi. e name of the current assignment is shown in the LCD display when the wheel is moved.

VARIATION Button

Pressing the VARIATION button will perform a pre-assigned variation for each Program or Multi. e name of the current assignment is shown in the LCD display when the button is pressed.

e VARIATION button has two states, o (not lit) and on (lit). e VARIATION button will typically modify the sound by adding an orchestral string section or synth pad layer, or enabling an eect.

For KB3 Organ Programs, the VARIATION button controls the Rotary Speaker speed, changing between fast and slow. e LCD display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.

KNOBS

e KNOBS are used to control various Program and Multi parameters. Press the SHIFT button to shift between 3 rows of 4 knob assignments.

In Program Mode: e top row of knob assignments control user-assignable parameters, and the bottom two rows of knob assignments perform the functions labeled on the front panel. e top row of user-assignable parameters can be adjusted in Program Edit Mode.

In Multi Mode: e top row of knob assignments control Multi Zone volumes, and the bottom two rows of knob assignments perform the functions labeled on the front panel. For the bottom two rows of KNOBS, value scaling and oset can be adjusted per Zone for each knob in Multi Edit Mode. is allows each knob range to be adjusted or disabled per Zone.

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In Program and Multi Mode: When a KB3 Organ Program is selected, some of the knobs may perform Organ drawbar functions instead of the functions labeled on the front panel. e LCD display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.

SHIFT Button

e SHIFT button allows you to shift between 3 groups of knob assignments. e available knob assignments are labeled in 3 rows below the knobs. Press the SHIFT button to shift to the next assignment group, indicated by a lit LED to the left of each row.

ARP ON/OFF Button

Use the ARP ON/OFF button to turn on and o the SP6’s Arpeggiator.

TAP TEMPO Button

Use the TAP TEMPO button to set the rate of the Arpeggiator or tempo synced FX (such as Delay). Press the TAP TEMPO button a few times at the desired rate to set the tempo.

You can also set a tempo by pressing the TAP TEMPO button, then using the ALPHA WHEEL or PREVIOUS/NEXT buttons to set a tempo, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a numeric value followed by pressing the ENTER button.

Getting Started

The Front Panel

ZONE ON/OFF Buttons

In Multi Mode, these buttons allow you to turn each of the 4 Zones on or o. When a Zone is on, the corresponding button is lit. When a Zone is o, the corresponding button is not lit. Press each Zone button to turn each Zone on or o.

SAVE and EDIT Buttons

ese buttons are used when editing Programs or Multis to create User sounds. In Program Mode, press the SAVE button to save a User Program with the current controller settings.

EXIT Button

In Program Edit Mode, Multi Mode, or Global Mode, press the EXIT button to return to Program Mode. In Multi Edit Mode, press the EXIT button to return to Multi Mode.

USER Button

Press and enable the USER button to access previously saved User Programs or Multis. Press and disable the USER button to access all Programs or Multis (Factory and User).

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Getting Started

The Front Panel

CHANNEL/PAGE Buttons

Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to change the current MIDI Channel in Program Mode, or the current page in Program Edit or Multi Edit Mode.

LOCAL DEST Button

e LOCAL DEST button controls the destination of MIDI notes produced by playing the SP6 keyboard. Pressing the LOCAL DEST button will step through the options, LOCAL, MIDI, or LOCAL + MIDI. When the LOCAL DEST button is pressed, the current setting is briey shown in the LCD display. e color of the LOCAL DEST button changes depending on the current setting.

LOCAL + MIDI: MIDI notes will be sent to the local SP6 sound engine, as well as the MIDI OUT and USB Computer ports.

LOCAL: MIDI notes will only be sent to the local SP6 sound engine.

MIDI: MIDI notes will only be sent to the MIDI OUT and USB Computer ports.

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The Rear Panel

POWER Button

Press the POWER button to power the SP6 on or o.

DC Power Jack

Plug the included power adaptor into the DC Power jack.

Getting Started

The Rear Panel

USB Ports

Use the USB ports to connect the SP6 to a computer/tablet or USB hard drive in order to do the following:

• Use the SP6 as a MIDI controller to play software instruments on a computer/tablet.

• Use a computer/tablet to sequence multi-channel songs on the SP6.

• Backup and restore User Programs and Multis on a computer/USB hard drive.

• Update the software and sounds of the SP6.

MIDI IN and OUT Ports

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

To use the SP6 as a MIDI controller for another sound module, use a MIDI cable to connect the SP6’s MIDI OUT port to the MIDI input port of the module that you want to control.

To control the SP6 using another MIDI controller, use a MIDI cable to connect the SP6’s MIDI IN port to the MIDI output port of the controller that you will be using.

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Getting Started

The Rear Panel

SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 Jacks

Use the SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 jacks to connect switch pedals. One switch pedal is included with the SP6.

In Program Mode, SW1 (SUSTAIN) defaults to controlling Sustain, and SW2 defaults to controlling Sostenuto. (For KB3 Organ Programs, SW1 (SUSTAIN) defaults to controlling the Rotary Speaker speed, changing between fast and slow. is assignment can be changed in Global Mode. e LCD display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.)

In Multi Mode, pedal assignments can vary per Multi. Pedal assignments can be adjusted for each Zone by using Multi Edit Mode.

Global Mode can be used to set pedal overrides, which can change the pedal assignments for all Programs and Multis.

NOTE : Switch pedals must be plugged in before powering on the SP6. Do not to step on the switch pedals when powering on the SP6, as the state of the pedals is detected as part of the start up sequence.

Dual Switch Pedals

e SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 jacks can be connected to dual switch pedals (2 pedals per jack), allowing up to four switch pedals to be used. Compatible pedals should use a single 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve plug.

Pedals plugged into the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack are referred to as SW1a and SW1b, and pedals plugged into the SW2 jack are referred to as SW2a and SW2b. In Program Mode the default assignments are:

SW1a Sustain

SW1b Sostenuto

SW2a Sostenuto

SW2b Soft Pedal

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To emulate the 3 pedals of an acoustic piano, plug a single switch pedal into the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack, and a dual switch pedal into the SW2 jack.

Continuous Switch Pedals (Half-Damper)

e SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack is also compatible with continuous switch pedals (Half-Damper) that use a 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve plug (such as the Kurzweil KP-1H). When connected to the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack, a Half Damper pedal enables ner control of Sustain than a standard switch pedal. Half Damper control is enabled for Programs in the Piano category. Programs outside of the Piano category will respond to a Half Damper pedal as if it is a standard switch pedal.

CC (VOLUME) Jack

Use the CC (VOLUME) jack to connect a MIDI CC pedal (also known as a MIDI expression or volume pedal). By default this pedal is assigned to control Program and Multi volume (pre-FX).

Getting Started

The Rear Panel

For KB3 Organ Programs, the CC (VOLUME) pedal controls organ swell. Organ swell is similar to Program volume, except volume can not be turned all the way down to silence. e LCD display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.

For User Multis, the CC pedal can be assigned to a dierent function for each Zone by using Multi Edit Mode.

e optional Kurzweil CC-1 continuous control pedal will work best with the SP6, but it is also possible to use third-party continuous control pedals designed for keyboards. Compatible pedals should use a 10 kΩ linear-taper potentiometer, with a 1/4 inch tip-ringsleeve (stereo) plug with the wiper connected to the tip.

AUDIO OUT LEFT (MONO) and RIGHT Jacks

Use the AUDIO OUT jacks to connect to an amplier or mixer. See Quick Start on page

1-2 for details.

HEADPHONE Jack

Use the HEADPHONE jack located on the left rear panel of the instrument to listen to the SP6 on stereo headphones. You will need a 1/8-inch-to-1/4-inch adapter in order to use headphones that have a smaller mini plug connector.

When headphones are plugged in, audio is still transmitted from the AUDIO OUT jacks.

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Getting Started

SP6 Sounds

e SP6 contains Programs and Multis. A Program is typically a single instrument sound such as a Piano, Organ, or Synth. Programs are organized by instrument type in 10 categories.

A Multi is a combination of Programs arranged as layers and/or splits across the keyboard. Multis are not categorized by instrument type, so the KEYPAD button is always on when in Multi Mode.

Selecting Programs

In Program Mode, use any of the methods below to select a Program.

Browse All Programs

Make sure the USER button is o, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select a Program from all of the available Programs.

Select a Program by Category

Make sure the KEYPAD button is o, then press one of the CATEGORY buttons to select the rst Program of a category (or the current Category Default Program). e selected CATEGORY button will turn on. Use the ALPHA WHEEL or PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select Programs from the selected category.

Select a Previously Saved User Program

Press and turn on the USER button, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to browse only User Programs. To return to browsing Factory and User Programs, press and turn o the USER button.

Select a Program by ID Number

Press and turn on the KEYPAD button. e keypad button allows you to use the numbers labeled on the CATEGORY buttons to select Programs or Multis by ID number. Type an ID number followed by pressing the ENTER button to select the associated Program.

Select a Category Default Program

Each category has a Category Default Program (the Program which is selected when each CATEGORY button is pressed). By default the Category Default Program is set to the rst Program of each category. To set a dierent Category Default Program, select a Program, make sure the KEYPAD button is o, then press and hold the currently lit CATEGORY button.

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Selecting Multis

In Multi Mode, use any of the methods below to select a Multi.

Browse All Multis

Make sure the USER button is o, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select a Multi from all of the available Multis.

Select a Multi by ID Number

e KEYPAD button allows you to use the numbers labeled on the CATEGORY buttons to select Multis by ID number. Use the CATEGORY buttons to type an ID number followed by pressing the ENTER button. Multis are not organized by category, so the KEYPAD button is always on in Multi Mode.

Select a Previously Saved User Multi

Press and turn on the USER button, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to browse only User Multis. To return to browsing Factory and User Multis, press and turn o the USER button.

Getting Started

SP6 Sounds

Controllers

e Knobs, Wheels, Pedals and Buttons can control each of the Factory Programs and Multis, to produce variations to the sound. Don’t forget to try these out as you explore the Factory sounds on the SP6.

Generally, each control will perform the assignment labeled on the front panel, although some controls may have dierent assignments per Program or Multi. When a controller is moved, the name of the current assignment is shown in the LCD display. Controller assignments can be adjusted in Program and Multi Edit Mode.

Favorites

Use the FAVORITES buttons to quickly store and recall a set of 5 favorite Programs and/or Multis while in Program or Multi Mode.

To recall a favorite Program or Multi, simply press one of the FAVORITES buttons. e FAVORITES buttons work from both Program or Multi Mode, and pressing a FAVORITES button will automatically bring you to Program Mode or Multi Mode if required.

To assign the currently selected Program or Multi to a FAVORITES button, press and hold the desired FAVORITES button for a few seconds until the LCD display indicates that the favorite has been saved.

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Getting Started

SP6 Sounds

Splits and Layers

e Split and Layer function can be used to Split or Layer the current Program or Multi. Dierent keyboard regions can play dierent Programs, or multiple Programs can be played from the same region. To Split or Layer a Multi, it must contain at least one Zone which is unused (O).

In Program or Multi Mode, press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to view the Split/Layer Page. You will then be able to congure up to three additional Programs to create a Split or Layered Multi containing up to four Programs.

Press the SAVE button once to view the Save Dialog. e Save Dialog allows you to choose an ID number and name for the Split/Layer Multi you are saving. Use the CHANNEL/ PAGE buttons to switch between ID selection and naming pages. On the Multi Save Page,

press the SAVE button again to save the Split/Layer Multi.

After saving the Split or Layer as a Multi, additional Multi Controller and FX settings can be edited in Multi Edit Mode.

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Modes

Program Mode

e SP6 always powers up in Program Mode, where single instrument sounds can be played directly from the keyboard, or multitimbrally via MIDI.

Saving Programs

If you make changes to the current Program using any of the controllers (Knobs, Wheels or Buttons), the SAVE button turns on to indicate that a change has been made to that Program.

To save a copy of the Program with the changes you’ve made, press the SAVE button once to view the Save Dialog. e Save Dialog allows you to choose an ID number and name for the Program you are saving. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to switch between ID selection and naming pages. On the Program Save Page, press the SAVE button again to save the

Program as a User Program.

Getting Started

Modes

Program Edit Mode

Program Edit Mode allows you adjust the current Program’s Arpeggiator settings, select parameters for the 4 assignable knobs, and adjust other Program parameters. See above for details on saving an edited Program as a User Program.

Multi Mode

Multi Mode allows you to play Multis, which are arrangements of up to 4 Programs split and/or layered in Zones across selected ranges of the keyboard. e volume of the Program in each Zone can be easily adjusted while playing by using the top row of knobs assignments, and each Zone can be turned on or o by using the ZONE ON/OFF buttons above these knobs.

e bottom two rows of knob assignments control the Program parameters. Controller settings can be adjusted in Multi Edit Mode.

Multi Edit Mode

Multi Edit Mode is used to modify the many parameters that make up Multis, including Program Selection, Key Range, Volume, Pan, and Controller assignments. Use Multi Edit Mode to create custom sound combinations.

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Getting Started

Modes

To save a copy of the Multi with the changes you’ve made, press the SAVE button once to view the Save Dialog. e Save Dialog allows you to choose an ID number and name for the Multi you are saving. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to switch between ID selection and naming pages. On the Multi Save Page, press the SAVE button again to save the Multi as

a User Multi.

Global Mode

Use Global Mode to adjust common settings that are shared between all Modes, such as velocity sensitivity and power saving options. Global Mode is also used for storing or loading User backup les, and restoring Factory default settings. Some of the more common settings are summarized below.

Info

e Info Page shows the currently installed operating system and sound object versions. Use this page to check if your SP6 is up to date with the most recent software and sounds posted at www.kurzweil.com.

Reset

You can return the SP6 to the Factory default state by doing a Reset.

NOTE : Reset will erase ALL User Programs and Multis, so it is important to back up your User sounds before doing a Reset. Factory Program/Multis are not affected.

Saving to External Storage

Programs and Multis that you have created can be saved to a USB Flash Drive or a computer.

Loading from External Storage

Programs and Multis can be loaded onto the SP6 from USB Flash Drives or a computer. is allows you to load new sounds from Kurzweil or other developers, or to load sounds that you have previously saved.

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Chapter 2 Program Mode

Use Program Mode to play a Program directly from the keyboard, or to play up to 16 Programs multitimbrally via MIDI. Programs typically contain a single instrument sound, although some Programs may contain multiple instrument sounds.

e SP6 always powers on with Program Mode selected. To enter Program Mode from another Mode, press and turn on the PROGRAM Mode button, or press the EXIT button repeatedly until you reach Program Mode.

e SP6 powers on with Program 1 selected, or the Program that was selected the last time Global Mode was exited.

Program Mode

Selecting Programs

In Program Mode, use any of the methods below to select a Program.

Browse All Programs

Make sure the USER button is o, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select a Program from all of the available Programs.

Select a Program by Category

Select a Previously Saved User Program

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Program Mode

Program Demo

Select a Program by ID Number

Select a Category Default Program

Program Demo

To hear a Program Demo song for the current Program, press the KEYPAD and ENTER buttons simultaneously.

The LCD

In Program Mode, the top line of the LCD shows the current Mode, MIDI transposition, and MIDI Channel.

e Program ID number and name are displayed in the center of the LCD.

When a controller is moved, the controller assignment and value is briey displayed below the Program ID and name.

e values of the KNOBS currently selected by the SHIFT button are displayed at the bottom of the LCD.

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Favorites

Use the FAVORITES buttons to quickly store and recall a set of 5 favorite Programs and/or Multis while in Program or Multi Mode.

Controllers

In Program Mode, you can use the SP6 physical controllers (the Knobs, Buttons, Wheels, and Pedals) to modify an instrument sound during a performance to add variation or expression.

Program Mode

Favorites

e basic function of each controller is labeled on the front panel. For some controllers (MODULATION WHEEL, Variation Button, P1 through P4, FX 1 and FX 2) the assigned parameter will vary for each Program. Move a controller to view the assigned parameter name and value in the LCD display.

If you make changes to the current Program using any of the controllers, the SAVE button lights up to indicate that a change has been made to that Program. For more information on the SAVE button, see Program Save Dialog on page 2-11.

TRANSPOSE Buttons

e TRANSPOSE buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the SP6 keyboard in semitones (also known as half steps). is is a convenient way to change the key of a song without learning to play it in a dierent key.

e current transpose amount is shown in the LCD display (for example, the default is “Xp:0st”). Press both TRANSPOSE buttons simultaneously to reset the transposition to 0.

e TRANSPOSE buttons also transpose MIDI notes sent to the USB and MIDI Out ports.

PITCH WHEEL

Use the PITCH WHEEL to perform pitch bends. e Bend Up and Bend Down amount can be adjusted for each Program in Program Edit Mode.

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Program Mode

Controllers

MODULATION WHEEL

Use the MODULATION WHEEL to vary the modulation amount. e MODULATION WHEEL will perform an assigned modulation for each Program. e name of the current assignment is shown in the LCD display when the wheel is moved.

VARIATION Button

Pressing the VARIATION button will perform an assigned variation for each Program. e name of the current assignment is shown in the LCD display when the button is pressed.

For KB3 Organ Programs, the VARIATION button controls the Rotary Speaker speed, changing between fast and slow. e LCD display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.

ARP ON/OFF Button

Use the ARP ON/OFF button to turn on and o the SP6’s Arpeggiator.

e Arpeggiator takes note input from the keyboard and outputs a rhythmic and/or melodic pattern of MIDI notes. e Arpeggiator can aect both the internal Programs and external MIDI instruments.

e Arpeggiator settings can be adjusted in Program Edit Mode.

TAP TEMPO Button

Use the TAP TEMPO button to set the rate of the Arpeggiator or tempo synced FX (such as Delay). Press the TAP TEMPO button a few times at the desired rate to set the tempo.

KNOBS

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Press the SHIFT button to shift between 3 rows of 4 knob assignments.

Program Mode

Controllers

e top row of knob assignments control user-assignable parameters (P1 through P4). Move a knob to see the assigned parameter and value in the LCD display. ese assignments can be adjusted in Program Edit Mode.

e bottom two rows of knob assignments perform the functions labeled on the front panel:

e FILTER 1 knob is usually assigned to lter frequency. e FILTER 2 knob is usually assigned to lter resonance. ese knobs may be assigned to dierent lter parameters for each Program. Move a knob to see the assigned parameter and value in the LCD display.

e ATTACK knob is assigned to amplitude attack time (the time it takes for each note to reach its full volume). When the ATTACK knob is set to a low value, the attack time will be fast, and each note will quickly reach its full volume. When the ATTACK knob is set to a high value, the attack time will be slow, and each note will slowly fade up to its full volume. is can be useful for making acoustic instrument Programs sound like synth “pad” sounds.

e RELEASE knob is assigned to amplitude release time (the time it takes for each note to fade to silence after a key is released). When the RELEASE knob is set to a low value, the release time will be fast, and each note will quickly fade to silence. When the RELEASE knob is set to a high value, the release time will be slow, and each note will slowly fade to silence.

e FX 1 and FX 2 knob assignments vary for each Program. e knobs are usually assigned to eects such as Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, or Distortion. Move a knob to see the assigned parameter and value in the LCD display. For most FX 1 and FX 2 knob assignments, setting the knob to a low value will disable the eect, and setting the knob to a high value will increase the amount of the eect that is heard.

e DELAY knob is assigned to Delay amount, which controls an echo eect. Setting the knob to a low value will disable the eect, and setting the knob to a high value will increase the amount of the eect that is heard. Tap the TAP TEMPO button at the desired rate to change the delay time of the eect. You may be able to control additional Delay parameters (such as feedback amount) by using Program Edit Mode to change the assignments of the user-assignable parameters.

e REVERB knob is assigned to Reverb amount, which controls a reverb eect. Reverb can give the impression of playing in a large room or concert hall. Setting the knob to a low value will disable the eect, and setting the knob to a high value will increase the amount of the eect that is heard. You may be able to control additional Reverb parameters (such as Reverb Time) by using Program Edit Mode to change the assignments of the user-assignable parameters.

When a KB3 Organ Program is selected, some of the knobs may perform Organ drawbar functions instead of the functions labeled on the front panel. e LCD display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected. Move a knob to see the assigned parameter and value in the LCD display.

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Program Mode

Controllers

SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 Pedals

e SW1 (SUSTAIN) pedal defaults to controlling Sustain, which will sustain any note that is played while the pedal is pressed, for as long as the pedal is held.

e SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack is compatible with continuous switch pedals (Half-Damper) that use a 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve plug (such as the Kurzweil KP-1H). When connected to the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack, a Half Damper pedal enables ner control of Sustain than a standard switch pedal. Half Damper control is enabled for Programs in the Piano category. Programs outside of the Piano category will respond to a Half Damper pedal as if it is a standard switch pedal.

For KB3 Organ Programs, the SW1 (SUSTAIN) pedal controls the Rotary Speaker speed, changing between fast and slow. e LCD display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.

e SW2 pedal defaults to controlling Sostenuto, which will sustain notes from any keys that are being held when the pedal is pressed, for as long as the pedal is held.

Global Mode can be used to set pedal overrides, which can change the pedal assignments for all Programs.

CC (VOLUME) Pedal

e CC (VOLUME) pedal is assigned to control Program volume (pre-FX).

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SPLIT/LAYER

Press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to access the Split/Layer function. e Split and Layer functions have identical parameters, but produce dierent results.

e Split function allows you to quickly create a Multi such that keys in one range of the keyboard produce dierent sounds than another range.

e Layer function allows you to layer Programs and Multis such that more than one instrument sound can be produced by playing one key.

e Split and Layer functions allow you to quickly create Multis without using Multi Edit Mode to congure Zone key ranges, Programs, and volumes. After creating and saving a Split or Layer Multi, you can edit additional Multi parameters in Multi Edit mode.

Program Mode

SPLIT/LAYER

SPLIT

When you create a Split in Program Mode, you are creating a Multi with two Zones set to On.

e Program you were using in Program Mode is used in the right hand of the Split as the Zone 1 Program. You can choose a Program that will be used in the left hand of the Split as the Zone 2 Program.

Follow these steps to create a Split:

1. In Program Mode, select a Program for the right hand of the Split.

2. Press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to access the “Split or Layer” Page.

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Program Mode

SPLIT/LAYER

3. On the “Split or Layer” Page, use the PREVIOUS or NEXT buttons to select “Split

4. On the “Split” Page, Zone 2 is selected with a default Bass Program selected for the left

5. Additional Split parameters are described in Split/Layer Parameters on page 2-9.

6. Press the SAVE button to save your Split as a Multi (See below for details on saving).

LAYER

<ENTER>”, then press the ENTER button.

hand of the Split. Use the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to select a dierent Program for the left hand of the Split.

Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to navigate between each of the 3 Split function pages. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT buttons to select each parameter, and the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to change the value of each parameter.

After saving your Split Multi, you can edit additional Multi parameters in Multi Edit mode.

When you create a Layer in Program Mode, you are creating a Multi with two Zones set to On.

e Program you were using in Program Mode is used for the Zone 1 Program. You can choose a Program that will be used as the layered Zone 2 Program.

Follow these steps to create a Layer:

1. In Program Mode, select a Program that you wish to layer.

2. Press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to access the “Split or Layer” Page.

3. On the “Split or Layer” Page, use the PREVIOUS or NEXT buttons to select “Layer <ENTER>”, then press the ENTER button.

4. On the “Layer” Page, Zone 2 is selected with a default layer Program selected for the layered Zone 2 Program. Use the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to select a dierent Program for the layered Zone 2 Program.

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5. Additional Layer parameters are described in Split/Layer Parameters on page 2-9. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to navigate between each of the 3 Layer function pages. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT buttons to select each parameter, and the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to change the value of each parameter.

6. Press the SAVE button to save your Layer as a Multi (See below for details on saving). After saving your Layer Multi, you can edit additional Multi parameters in Multi Edit mode.

Split/Layer Parameters

e following parameters are available for each of the 4 Zones. e ZONE ON/OFF parameters are controlled by using the front panel ZONE ON/OFF buttons.

e remaining parameters are accessed on each of the pages listed below. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to navigate between each of the 3 Layer or Split function pages. On these pages, the left hand Zn column indicates the Zone number associated with each of the 4 rows of parameters.

Program Mode

SPLIT/LAYER

ZONE ON/OFF

While creating a Split or Layer, Zones 3 and 4 can be turned On by turning on the ZONE ON/OFF 3 and 4 buttons. By default the keyrange of Zones 3 and 4 cover the whole keyboard range, allowing these Zones to be used as additional layers.

Split Page / Layer Page

Program

e default Split or Layer Program will appear in Zone 2. Use the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to select a dierent Program for Zone 2.

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Program Mode

SPLIT/LAYER

Split Mixer Page / Layer Mixer Page

Volume

e Volume parameter sets the volume of each Zone. To change the volume of a Zone:

1. Select a Volume parameter for the desired Zone by using the PREVIOUS and NEXT

2. Change the volume by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the

buttons.

CATEGORY buttons to type a volume value (0-127) followed by pressing the ENTER button.

A value of “None” can also be selected, which will use the last volume value used by the Zone’s MIDI channel. (is volume values is often set by the expression pedal.) A value of “None” can be entered by using the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll below 0.

Pan

e Pan parameter sets the panning (left/right stereo placement) of each Zone. To change the panning of a Zone:

1. Select a Pan parameter for the desired Zone by using the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons.

2. Change the panning by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a pan value (0-127) followed by pressing the ENTER button.

A value of 0 is full left, 64 is center, and 127 is full right. Other values will move the stereo placement in between these positions.

A value of “None” can also be selected, which will use the last pan value used by the Zone’s MIDI channel. A value of “None” can be entered by using the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll below 0.

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Program Mode

Program Save Dialog

Split Key Range Page / Layer Key Range Page

Key Low / Key High

e Key Low and Key High parameters set the keyboard ranges for each Zone. Using Split sets the boundary between Zone 1 and Zone 2 to E3. Using Layer sets the Zone 2 keyboard range to C1 - G9. Change these parameters for each Zone to create custom Split and Layer key ranges.

Values for the currently selected Key Low or Key High parameter can be selected by holding down the ENTER button and then playing the desired key on the keyboard. Values can also be selected by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or by using the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons, followed by pressing the ENTER button.

Program Save Dialog

If you make changes to the current Program using any of the controllers (Knobs, Wheels or Buttons), the SAVE button turns on to indicate that a change has been made to that Program.

Changing ID Numbers

e display shows the rst available ID number and the current Program name. You can save Programs with ID numbers from 1025 to 2048.

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Program Mode

Program Save Dialog

If you are saving a Program that has not been previously edited, the next available unused ID number will be selected.

If you are saving a previously edited User Program, the ID number that the Program was last saved with will be selected.

Press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to toggle between selecting the ID number that the Program was last saved with and the next available unused ID number.

To change the ID number, use the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type an ID number (1025-2048) followed by pressing the ENTER button. If you select an ID number that is already used by another Program, the bottom of display will show a message to warn that you are going to replace a Program.

Naming a User Program

In the Save Dialog, you can name a Program by using the Program Name Page.

Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to select the Program Name Page.

e display shows the current Program name. Program names can total 16 characters in length.

To name a Program:

1. Use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to move the cursor to each character.

2. Change the current character by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a character.

To insert a space before the selected character, press and hold the NEXT button. e selected character and all characters to the right will move one space to the right.

To delete the selected character, press and hold the PREVIOUS button. All the characters to the right of the selected character will move one space to the left.

After naming the Program, press the SAVE button to return to the Program Save Page. On the Program Save Page, press the SAVE button again to save the Program as a User Program.

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Changing the MIDI Channel

Saving a User Program

To save a User Program, select the Program Save Page and press the SAVE button, (or press the EXIT button to exit without saving). e display will show a brief message to conrm that the Program was saved.

After successfully saving, the Program will be selected in Program Mode in the User ID range (1025-2048). To nd the Program again later, make sure to press the USER button.

Changing the MIDI Channel

e current MIDI channel is shown on the right side of the top line of the display. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to change the MIDI channel. Pressing both CHANNEL/PAGE buttons simultaneously will reset the current MIDI channel to 1.

A dierent Program can be selected for each MIDI Channel. All channels can be played simultaneously from an external MIDI sequencer or computer.

Program Mode

One Reverb eect is shared between Programs on all channels. e Reverb settings (such as Reverb Time) of the Program on the currently selected MIDI Channel is used for Programs on all Channels. Programs on each channel can adjust the amount of Reverb used by using the REVERB knob.

e MIDI OUT and USB ports will also transmit MIDI to the selected Channel when the keyboard is played. is is useful for playing external MIDI instruments or software on a computer/tablet.

PANIC

Pressing the 0 and ENTER buttons simultaneously performs the PANIC function. PANIC deactivates all sounding notes and resets controller values by sending an “All Notes O ” message and a “Reset All Controllers” message on all 16 MIDI channels.

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Chapter 3 Program Edit Mode

Program Edit Mode allows you to edit and customize Programs. Any Program can be edited in Program Edit Mode and saved to one of the 1024 User IDs.

To enter Program Edit Mode, rst press the PROGRAM Mode button to enter Program Mode, then press the EDIT button.

In Program Edit Mode, the top line of the display shows the current page name and number.

Navigate to each page by using the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons.

Navigate to each parameter on the current page by using the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons.

Program Edit Mode

Assignable Params Page

Change the value of the selected parameter by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a numeric value followed by pressing the ENTER button.

Assignable Params Page

Use the Assignable Params Page to view and edit the 4 user assignable parameters of the knobs (P1 through P4). e left column shows the name of the parameter assigned to each of the 4 knobs. e right column shows the current value of each parameter.

Parameter Column

When the Parameter column is selected with the cursor, change the parameter assignment for the selected knob by using the ALPHA WHEEL.

For all Programs, the assignable parameters can be set to control EQ parameters, panning, Delay time and feedback parameters, and Reverb time. Each Program may also have additional parameters that are specic to the Program’s FX or instrument category.

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Program Edit Mode

Arpeggiator Page

Value Column

e Value column shows the current value (0-127) of each parameter. e values that are shown when the Program is saved will be recalled each time the Program is selected.

To adjust the value of each parameter by using the knobs, use the SHIFT button to select the top row of knob assignments.

When the Value column is selected with the cursor, change the value of the selected parameter by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a numeric value followed by pressing the ENTER button.

A value of “None” can be selected by using the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll below 0. When a parameter is set to a value of “None”, the parameter will not be set to a default value when the Program is selected. is allows the parameter to use the last value it had in the previously selected Program (if the previously selected Program had the same parameter).

Arpeggiator Page

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Use the Arpeggiator Page to edit the settings of the Program’s Arpeggiator.

Latch

Use the Latch parameter to set how the Arpeggiator responds to played keys. Select from the following settings:

Standard: Press and hold a key to add it to the arpeggiation. Release a key to remove it from the arpeggiation.

Autohold: Autohold is useful for arpeggiating chords. When you play a chord, it continues arpeggiating after you release the chord. When you play another chord, the previous chord stops arpeggiating, and the new chord begins arpeggiating. You can use the ARP ON/OFF button to stop arpeggiation at any time.

Beats

e Beats parameter sets the rate of the arpeggiator, based on a measure of 4 beats. Select from the following settings:

Program Edit Mode

Arpeggiator Page

1/1 1 note per measure (whole notes)

1/2 2 notes per measure (half notes)

1/4 4 notes per measure (quarter notes)

1/8 8 notes per measure (eighth notes)

1/12 12 notes per measure (eighth note triplets)

1/16 16 notes per measure (sixteenth notes)

1/24 24 notes per measure (sixteenth note triplets)

1/32 32 notes per measure (thirty-second notes)

Play Order

e Play Order parameter determines the order in which the arpeggiator plays notes of pressed keys. Select from the following settings:

Played: Notes play in the chronological order in which you played them.

Upwards: Notes play from lowest to highest pitch.

Downwards: Notes play from highest to lowest pitch.

UpDown: Notes play from lowest to highest pitch, then from highest to lowest pitch.

Shue: Notes play in random order.

Simul: Notes play simultaneously.

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Program Edit Mode

Arpeggiator Page

Velocity

e Velocity parameter determines how the arpeggiator processes the attack velocity of the played notes. Select from the following settings:

Constant: All notes play at the velocity of the rst played note.

Played: Each note plays at the velocity which you played.

Human1 through Human4: ese settings randomly change played note velocities within a

range in order to make arpeggiation sound more human like, with each note varying slightly in velocity. e Human settings use the velocity received from the rst note played as the center of the randomization range. Each note of the arpeggiator will randomly choose a velocity within a range, with Human1 having the smallest range, and Human4 having the largest range.

Chimp1 through Chimp4: ese settings function in a similar fashion to the Human settings (see above). Like the Human settings, the Chimp settings randomly change played note velocities within a range, but the Chimp settings have larger randomization ranges. e Chimp settings use the velocity received from the rst note played as the center of the randomization range. Each note of the arpeggiator will randomly choose a velocity within a range, with Chimp1 having the smallest range, and Chimp4 having the largest range.

MissNotes1 through MissNotes9: ese settings make the arpeggiator randomly miss playing a percentage of inputted notes. With MissNotes1 missing the fewest notes, and MissNotes9 missing the most notes. Each of these settings also randomly changes some of the inputted velocities, with the purpose of simulating a more human played sound. e MissNotes settings use the velocity received from the rst note played as the center of the velocity randomization range.

Duration

Duration determines how long each arpeggiated note plays, based on the current Beats value. For example, 100% means that a note sustains until the next one sounds. 50% means that the note lls half the space between itself and the next note. is parameter has no eect on percussion sounds or other sounds whose duration is xed.

Shift

e Shift parameter sets how much transposition will occur for each cycle of notes. Setting Shift to 12 and ShiftLimit to 12 or 24 creates an arpeggio that repeats the same pattern of notes in dierent octaves.

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Shift Limit

When the Shift parameter is set to a value other than 0, Shift Limit determines how far up or down the Arpeggiator can shift the arpeggiated notes.

Limit Option

e Limit Option parameter determines what the Arpeggiator does when it has shifted the currently arpeggiated notes up (or down) to the value set by the Shift Limit parameter. Select from the following settings:

Reset: When the Arpeggiator reaches the Shift Limit, the Arpeggiator returns to its original pitch.

Unipolar: When the Arpeggiator reaches the Shift Limit, the Arpeggiator begins shifting notes in the opposite direction, until it reaches the original pitch. When the Arpeggiator reaches the original pitch, it reverses direction again.

Bipolar: When the Arpeggiator reaches the Shift Limit, the Arpeggiator begins shifting notes in the opposite direction, until it reaches the shift limit in the opposite direction, where it reverses direction again.

Program Edit Mode

Master Page

Use the Master Page to control overall settings of the current Program.

PBendUp and PBendDwn

Use these parameters to set how much the pitch will change when you move the PITCH WHEEL up or down. For both Pitch Bend parameters, positive values will cause the pitch to bend up, while negative values will cause the pitch to bend down.

Pitch bend values are set in cents (ct), where 100 cents equals 1 semitone (also known as a half step).

Large positive values can cause samples to bend to their maximum upward pitch before the PITCH WHEEL is fully up (or down). is will not happen when bending pitch down.

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Program Edit Mode

Master Page

Mono

When the Mono parameter is set to O, the Program is polyphonic—it can play multiple notes at a time. When the Mono parameter is set to On, the Program will play only one note at a time. e Mono parameter is not available for KB3 Organ programs.

When the Mono parameter is selected and set to On, press the EDIT button to view the Mono Parameters Page. See below for details.

Mono Parameters Page

Legato

When Legato is on, a note will play its attack amplitude envelope only if no other notes are being held.

Portamento

When the Portamento parameter is set to On, pitch will glide between played notes.

Port Rate

When the Portamento parameter is set to On, the Port Rate parameter determines how many seconds a note takes to glide one semitone to the next played note (in keys per second). For example, at a setting of 12 keys/second the pitch would glide an octave every second.

Port Attk

When the Portamento parameter is set to On and the Port Attk parameter is set to O, pitch will only glide between notes when two keys are held at once.

When the Portamento parameter is set to On and the Port Attk parameter is set to On, pitch will always glide between notes.

MonoSamp X

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When the Portamento parameter is set to On, setting the MonoSamp X parameter to On can create a smoother sound when using certain sample based Programs.

OutGain

Use the OutGain parameter to adjust the overall volume of a Program.

All Parameters Page

Program Edit Mode

All Parameters Page

When the Global Mode Show Params parameter is set to Yes, the All Parameters page appears in Program Edit Mode. See Show Params on page 6-6 for details.

e All Parameters page is useful for advanced users who wish to view or change MIDI assignments for SP6 programs. is can be useful when using an external MIDI sequencer or controller. e All parameters page can also be useful for viewing or changing default values for each Parameter.

Parameter Column

Use the Parameter column to select a parameter for the current Program.

When the Parameter column is selected, you can select a parameter by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or by holding the ENTER button and moving the currently assigned controller..

When any column is selected, you can use the PREVIOUS/NEXT buttons to navigate through all parameters in the current row until a parameter in the next row is selected.

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Program Edit Mode

Save User Programs

Control Column

Use the Control column to assign an SP6 control or MIDI CC number for the Parameter in that row. Use the PREVIOUS/NEXT buttons to navigate to the Control column.

To assign an SP6 control, select the Control column for the desired Parameter, then hold the ENTER button and move the desired SP6 control (knob, VARIATION button, MODULATION WHEEL, or pedal).

When the Control column is selected, you can also select a MIDI CC number by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a numeric value followed by pressing the ENTER button. MIDI CC numbers used by SP6 controls will show the SP6 control name instead of the MIDI CC number. See SP6 Physical

Controllers on page A-2 for a list of MIDI CC numbers used by SP6 controls.

Val Column

e Val column shows the current value (0-127) of each parameter. e values that are shown when the Program is saved will be recalled each time the Program is selected. Use the PREVIOUS/NEXT buttons to navigate to the Val column.

To set a value, select the Val column for the desired Parameter, then change the value by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a numeric value followed by pressing the ENTER button. If an SP6 control or MIDI CC number is assigned to a parameter, moving the assigned SP6 control or sending a MIDI CC from an external MIDI device will set the value.

A value of “None” can be selected by using the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll below 0. When a Parameter is set to a value of “None”, the parameter will not be set to a default value when the Program is selected. is allows the Parameter to use the last value it had in the previously selected Program (if the previously selected Program had the same parameter).

Save User Programs

For details on saving User Program, see Program Save Dialog on page 2-11.

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Chapter 4 Multi Mode

Use Multi Mode to play up to 4 split or layered Programs directly from the keyboard. Each of the 4 Zones in a Multi can have a dierent Program, controller settings, and MIDI transmit channel. Zones can also control external sound modules or computer software through a MIDI or USB cable.

To enter Multi Mode from another Mode, press and turn on the MULTI Mode button.

e SP6 powers on with Multi 1 selected, or the Multi that was selected the last time Global Mode was exited.

Selecting Multis

Multi Mode

Selecting Multis

In Multi Mode, use any of the methods below to select a Multi.

Browse All Multis

Make sure the USER button is o, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select a Multi from all of the available Multis.

Select a Multi by ID Number

Select a Previously Saved User Multi

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Multi Mode

The LCD

In Multi Mode, the top line of the LCD shows the current Mode and MIDI transposition.

e Multi ID number and name are displayed in the center of the LCD.

When a controller is moved, the controller assignment and value for each Zone is briey displayed below the Multi ID and name.

e values of the KNOBS currently selected by the SHIFT button are displayed at the bottom of the LCD.

Favorites

Use the FAVORITES buttons to quickly store and recall a set of 5 favorite Programs and/or Multis while in Program or Multi Mode.

Controllers

In Multi Mode, you can use the SP6 physical controllers (the Knobs, Buttons, Wheels, and Pedals) to modify an instrument sound during a performance to add variation or expression.

e basic function of each controller is labeled on the front panel. For some controllers (MODULATION WHEEL, Variation Button, FX 1 and FX 2) the assigned parameter will vary for each Multi. Move a controller to view the assigned parameter name and value for each Zone in the LCD display.

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Some controllers can also be disabled or reassigned for each Zone in Multi Edit Mode. Because of this, controllers may function dierently for each Zone in each Multi.

ZONE ON/OFF Buttons

e ZONE ON/OFF buttons allow you to turn each of the 4 Zones on or o. When a Zone is on, the corresponding button is lit, and you can hear the Program in the Zone. When a Zone is o, the corresponding button is not lit, and the Program in the Zone is silent. Press each Zone button to turn each Zone on or o.

TRANSPOSE Buttons

e current transpose amount is shown in the LCD display (for example, the default is “Xp:0st”). Press both TRANSPOSE buttons simultaneously to reset the transposition to 0.

e TRANSPOSE buttons also transpose MIDI notes sent to the USB and MIDI Out ports.

Multi Mode

Controllers

PITCH WHEEL

Use the PITCH WHEEL to perform pitch bends. e Bend Up and Bend Down amount can be adjusted for each Zone in Multi Edit Mode.

MODULATION WHEEL

Use the MODULATION WHEEL to vary the modulation amount. e MODULATION WHEEL will perform an assigned modulation for the Program in each Zone. e name and value of the current assignment for each Zone is shown in the LCD display when the wheel is moved. e modulation amount can be adjusted for each Zone in Multi Edit Mode.

VARIATION Button

Pressing the VARIATION button will perform an assigned variation for the Program in each Zone. e name of the current assignment for each Zone is shown in the LCD display when the button is pressed. e VARIATION button can be enabled or disabled for each Zone in Multi Edit Mode.

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Multi Mode

Controllers

ARP ON/OFF Button

TAP TEMPO Button

Use the ARP ON/OFF button to turn on and o the Arpeggiator in each Zone. Each Zone in a Multi has an arpeggiator, allowing up to 4 simultaneous arpeggiations. e ARP ON/ OFF button can be enabled or disabled for each Zone in Multi Edit Mode.

e Arpeggiator takes note input from the keyboard and outputs a rhythmic and/or melodic pattern of MIDI notes. e Arpeggiator can aect both the internal Programs and external MIDI instruments.

e Arpeggiator settings for the Program in each Zone can be adjusted in Program Edit Mode.

Use the TAP TEMPO button to set the rate of the Arpeggiator or tempo synced FX (such as Delay). Press the TAP TEMPO button a few times at the desired rate to set the tempo.

KNOBS

Press the SHIFT button to shift between 3 rows of 4 knob assignments.

In Multi Mode, the top row of knob assignments (ZN1 VOL through ZN4 VOL) control the volume of each Zone. Move a knob to see the selected Zone volume value in the LCD display. e Zone volume value can be adjusted for each Zone in Multi Edit Mode.

e bottom two rows of knob assignments perform the functions labeled on the front panel (see below for details). e amount of each function applied can be adjusted for each Zone in Multi Edit Mode. Because of this, the bottom two rows of knob assignments may function dierently for each Zone in each Multi.

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Multi Mode

Controllers

e FX 1 and FX 2 knob assignments vary for each Program. e knobs are usually assigned to eects such as Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, or Distortion. Move a knob to see the assigned parameter and value for each Zone in the LCD display. For most FX 1 and FX 2 knob assignments, setting the knob to a low value will disable the eect, and setting the knob to a high value will increase the amount of the eect that is heard.

When a KB3 Organ Program is selected in a Zone, some of the knobs may perform Organ drawbar functions instead of the functions labeled on the front panel. Move a knob to see the assigned parameter and value for each Zone in the LCD display.

SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 Pedals

e SW1 (SUSTAIN) pedal defaults to controlling sustain, which will sustain any note that is played while the pedal is pressed, for as long as the pedal is held.

For KB3 Organ Programs, the SW1 (SUSTAIN) pedal controls the Rotary Speaker speed, changing between fast and slow. e LCD display shows “KB3” when a Multi containing a KB3 Program is selected.

e SW2 pedal defaults to controlling Sostenuto, which will sustain notes from any keys that are being held when the pedal is pressed, for as long as the pedal is held.

e SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 pedals can be enabled, disabled, or reassigned for each Zone in Multi Edit Mode. Because of this, the pedals may function dierently for each Zone in each Multi.

Global Mode can be used to set pedal overrides, which can change the pedal assignments for all Multis.

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Multi Mode

SPLIT/LAYER

CC (VOLUME) Pedal

e CC (VOLUME) pedal defaults to control Program volume (pre-FX).

e CC (VOLUME) pedal can be enabled, disabled, or reassigned for each Zone in Multi Edit Mode. Because of this, the pedals may function dierently for each Zone in each Multi.

SPLIT/LAYER

Press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to access the Split/Layer function. e Split and Layer functions have identical parameters, but produce dierent results.

e Split function allows you to quickly create a Multi such that keys in one range of the keyboard produce dierent sounds than keys in another range.

e Layer function allows you to layer Programs and Multis such that more than one instrument sound can be produced by playing one key.

SPLIT

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When you create a Split in Multi Mode, you are creating a copy of the selected Multi with a new Zone which covers the left hand of the keyboard.

Multi Mode

SPLIT/LAYER

To create a Split in Multi Mode, the selected Multi must have at least one ZONE ON/ OFF button set to o (an inactive Zone). When creating a Split in Multi Mode, the lowest numbered inactive Zone will be used for the new left hand Zone.

You can choose a Program that will be used in the new left hand Zone of the Split Multi.

Follow these steps to create a Split:

1. In Multi Mode, select a Multi for the right hand of the Split. e selected Multi must have at least one ZONE ON/OFF button set to o (an inactive Zone).

2. Press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to access the “Split or Layer” Page.

3. On the “Split or Layer” Page, use the PREVIOUS or NEXT buttons to select “Split <ENTER>”, then press the ENTER button.

4. On the “Split” Page, the lowest numbered inactive Zone is selected with a default Bass Program selected for the left hand of the Split. Use the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to select a dierent Program for the left hand of the Split.

5. Additional Split parameters are described in Split/Layer Parameters on page 4-8. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to navigate between each of the 3 Split function pages. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT buttons to select each parameter, and the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to change the value of each parameter.

6. Press the SAVE button to save your Split as a Multi (See below for details on saving). After saving your Split Multi, you can edit additional Multi parameters in Multi Edit mode.

LAYER

When you create a Layer in Multi Mode, you are creating a copy of the selected Multi with a new Zone which covers the entire keyboard.

To create a Layer in Multi Mode, the selected Multi must have at least one ZONE ON/ OFF button set to o (an inactive Zone). When creating a Layer in Multi Mode, the lowest numbered inactive Zone will be used for the new Layer Zone.

You can choose a Program that will be used in the new Zone of the Layer Multi.

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Multi Mode

SPLIT/LAYER

Follow these steps to create a Layer:

1. In Multi Mode, select a Multi that you wish to layer. e selected Multi must have at least one ZONE ON/OFF button set to o (an inactive Zone).

2. Press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to access the “Split or Layer” Page.

3. On the “Split or Layer” Page, use the PREVIOUS or NEXT buttons to select “Layer <ENTER>”, then press the ENTER button.

4. On the “Layer” Page, the lowest numbered inactive Zone is selected with a default layer Program selected for the layered Zone 2 Program. Use the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to select a dierent Program for the layered Zone 2 Program.

5. Additional Layer parameters are described in Split/Layer Parameters on page 4-8. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to navigate between each of the 3 Layer function pages. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT buttons to select each parameter, and the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to change the value of each parameter.

6. Press the SAVE button to save your Layer as a Multi (See below for details on saving). After saving your Layer Multi, you can edit additional Multi parameters in Multi Edit mode.

Split/Layer Parameters

e following parameters are available for each of the 4 Zones. e ZONE ON/OFF parameters are controlled by using the front panel ZONE ON/OFF buttons.

ZONE ON/OFF

While creating a Split or Layer, inactive Zones can be turned On by turning on the ZONE ON/OFF buttons.

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Multi Mode

SPLIT/LAYER

Split Page / Layer Page

Program

e default Split or Layer Program will appear in the lowest numbered inactive Zone. Use the ALPHA WHEEL or CATEGORY buttons to select a dierent Program for the selected Zone.

Split Mixer Page / Layer Mixer Page

Volume

e Volume parameter sets the volume of each Zone. To change the volume of a Zone:

1. Select a Volume parameter for the desired Zone by using the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons.

2. Change the volume by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a volume value (0-127) followed by pressing the ENTER button.

Pan

e Pan parameter sets the panning (left/right stereo placement) of each Zone. To change the panning of a Zone:

1. Select a Pan parameter for the desired Zone by using the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons.

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Multi Mode

Multi Save Dialog

2. Change the panning by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the

A value of 0 is full left, 64 is center, and 127 is full right. Other values will move the stereo placement in between these positions.

A value of “None” can also be selected, which will use the last pan value used by the Zone’s MIDI channel. A value of “None” can be entered by using the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll below 0.

Split Key Range Page / Layer Key Range Page

CATEGORY buttons to type a pan value (0-127) followed by pressing the ENTER button.

Key Low / Key High

Using Split sets the boundary between the left hand and right hand Zones to E3. Using Layer sets the new Layer Zone keyboard range to C1 - G9. Change these parameters for each Zone to create custom Split and Layer key ranges.

Multi Save Dialog

Press the SAVE button to save a Split or Layer Multi as a User Multi, or to save a Multi with the current state of the ZONE ON/OFF buttons.

e current state of the VARIATION button and/or the ARP ON/OFF button is saved if any of the Arp and/or Variation parameters are set to Yes on the Multi Edit Buttons Page. To save changes made by using the MODULATION WHEEL or any of the Knobs, you must set the value of each controller on the Multi Edit Mode Controllers Page.

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To save a copy of the Multi, press the SAVE button once to view the Save Dialog. e Save Dialog allows you to choose an ID number and name for the Multi you are saving. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to switch between ID selection and naming pages. On the Multi Save Page, press the SAVE button again to save the Multi as a User Multi.

Changing ID Numbers

e display shows the rst available ID number and the current Multi name. You can save Multi with ID numbers from 1025 to 2048.

If you are saving a Multi that has not been previously edited, the next available unused ID number will be selected.

Multi Mode

Multi Save Dialog

If you are saving a previously edited User Multi, the ID number that the Multi was last saved with will be selected.

Press the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons simultaneously to toggle between selecting the ID number that the Multi was last saved with and the next available unused ID number.

To change the ID number, use the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type an ID number (1025-2048) followed by pressing the ENTER button. If you select an ID number that is already used by another Multi, the bottom of display will show a message to warn that you are going to replace a Multi.

Naming a User Multi

In the Save Dialog, you can name a Multi by using the Multi Name Page.

Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to select the Multi Name Page.

e display shows the current Multi name. Multi names can total 16 characters in length.

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Multi Mode

PANIC

Saving a User Multi

To name a Multi:

1. Use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to move the cursor to each character.

2. Change the current character by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a character.

To insert a space before the selected character, press and hold the NEXT button. e selected character and all characters to the right will move one space to the right.

To delete the selected character, press and hold the PREVIOUS button. All the characters to the right of the selected character will move one space to the left.

After naming the Multi, press the SAVE button to return to the Multi Save Page. On the Multi Save Page, press the SAVE button again to save the Multi as a User Multi.

To save a User Multi, select the Multi Save Page and press the SAVE button, (or press the EXIT button to exit without saving). e display will show a brief message to conrm that the Multi was saved.

After successfully saving, the Multi will be selected in Multi Mode in the User ID range (1025-2048). To nd the Multi again later, make sure to press the USER button.

PANIC

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Chapter 5 Multi Edit Mode

Multi Edit Mode allows you to edit and customize Multis. Any Multi can be edited in Multi Edit Mode and saved to one of the 1024 User IDs.

To enter Multi Edit Mode from another Mode, press and turn on the MULTI Mode button to enter Multi Mode, then press and turn on the EDIT button.

In Multi Edit Mode, the top line of the display shows the current page name and number.

Navigate to each page by using the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons.

Navigate to each parameter on the current page by using the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons.

Multi Edit Mode

Main Page

Change the value of the selected parameter by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a numeric value followed by pressing the ENTER button.

Many parameters apply only to one of the 4 Zones (Zone specic parameters). Pages with Zone specic parameters show “Zn” in the top left of the page and list Zone numbers 1-4 on the lines below. is indicates that the parameters in lines 1-4 each respectively apply only to Zones 1-4.

Main Page

Use the Main Page to select a Program for each of the 4 Zones.

Only one KB3 Organ Program can be loaded at a time. e Main Page shows “KB3” to the left of the Program name when a KB3 Program is loaded in a Zone. See KB3 Chan on page

5-12 for details.

Use any of the methods below to select a Program for each Zone.

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Multi Edit Mode

Mixer Page

Browse All Programs

Make sure the USER button is o, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select a Program from all of the available Programs.

Select a Program by Category

Select a Previously Saved User Program

Select a Program by ID Number

Mixer Page

Use the Mixer Page to set the Volume and panning for each Zone.

Volume

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e Volume parameter sets the volume of each Zone. Change the volume of a Zone by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a volume value (0-127) followed by pressing the ENTER button.

Pan

Multi Edit Mode

Key/Velocity Page

A value of “None” can be selected by using the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll below 0. is is useful if you wish to manually set Zone volumes with the SP6 knobs, rather than using default values when the Multi is selected. A value of “None” will use the last volume value used by the Zone’s MIDI channel (a MIDI channel from the previously selected Multi, or from Program Mode).

e Pan parameter sets the panning (left/right stereo placement) of each Zone. Change the panning of a Zone by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a pan value (0-127) followed by pressing the ENTER button.

A value of 0 is full left, 64 is center, and 127 is full right. Other values will move the stereo placement in between these positions.

A value of “None” can be selected by using the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll below 0. A value of “None” will use the last pan value used by the Zone’s MIDI channel (a MIDI channel from Program Mode or from the previously selected Multi).

Key/Velocity Page

Key Low / Key High

e Key Low and Key High parameters set the playable key range of each Zone by setting the lowest and highest playable key of each Zone. Keys played within this range will trigger a note for the selected Zone. (You can also set a range where playing keys will not trigger a note, by setting Key Low to a higher key than Key High).

A Value for the currently selected Key Low or Key High parameter can be selected by holding down the ENTER button and then playing the desired key on the keyboard. Values can also be selected by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or by using the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons, followed by pressing the ENTER button.

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Multi Edit Mode

Transpose/Bend Page

Velocity Low / Velocity High

e Velocity Low and Velocity High parameters set the playable velocity range of each Zone by setting the lowest and highest playable velocity of each Zone. Velocities within this range will trigger a note for the selected Zone. (You can also set a range where playing velocities will not trigger a note, by setting Velocity Low to a higher velocity than Velocity High).

Transpose/Bend Page

Xpose

e Xpose parameters set the transposition of each Zone. e Xpose parameters change the pitches generated by each Zone, without changing the Key Low and Key High range on the keyboard. is is done by changing the MIDI note numbers generated by the keys in the Zone.

If you transpose out of the range of the selected Program in the selected Zone, notes from that Zone’s Program will not produce sound, though MIDI notes will still be transmitted from the Zone.

Bend Up / Bend Down

e Bend Up and Bend Down parameters set the pitch bend up and pitch bend down range of the PITCH WHEEL for each Zone. Use these parameters to set how much the pitch will change when you move the PITCH WHEEL up or down. Change the Bend Up or Bend Down values by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a value (0-88) followed by pressing the ENTER button.

A value of “Prog” can also be selected, which will use the respective PBendUp or PBendDwn value of the Program in the selected the Zone. A value of “Prog” can be entered by using the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll below 0.

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Bend Up values greater than 12 can cause samples to bend to their maximum upward pitch before the PITCH WHEEL is fully up.

FX Page

Use the FX Page to enable or disable the FX of the Program in each Zone. Each Zone can be set to Y to enable eects, or to N to disable eects. Some Zones set to Y may be displayed as (Y). is means that there are not enough eects resources available for that Zone, and that Zone’s eects are not loaded. If you want to use the FX for a Zone displayed as (Y), try setting other Zones to N to make more FX resources available.

Buttons Page

Multi Edit Mode

FX Page

Arp

e Arp parameters set whether the ARP ON/OFF button is functional for the Program in each Zone.

When a Zone’s Arp parameter is set to Yes, the Arpeggiator for the Program in that Zone will be controlled by the ARP ON/OFF button. When a Zone’s Arp parameter is set to No, the Arpeggiator for the Program in that Zone is set to O.

Variation

e Variation parameters set whether the VARIATION button is functional for the Program in each Zone.

When a Zone’s Variation parameter is set to Yes, the variation for the Program in that Zone will be controlled by the VARIATION button. When a Zone’s Variation parameter is set to No, the variation for the Program in that Zone is set to O.

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Multi Edit Mode

Switch Pedals Page

Use the Switch Pedals Page to select an assignment for each switch pedal in each Zone.

When a switch pedal is plugged into the SW1 (SUSTAIN) and/or SW2 jacks, use the parameters in the SW1a and SW2a columns to select an assignment for the switch pedals in each Zone.

When a dual switch pedal is plugged into the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack, use the parameters in the SW1a and SW1b columns to select an assignment for the dual switch pedals in each Zone.

When a dual switch pedal is plugged into the SW2 jack, use the parameters in the SW2a and SW2b columns to select an assignment for the switch pedals in each Zone.

Note: If a Switch Pedal Override has been selected in Global Mode, Multi Edit Mode will display overridden functions with an asterisk “*” to indicate that the selected function has been overridden. See Switch Pedal Overrides on page 6-6 for details on Switch Pedal Overrides.

Each switch pedal can be assigned to these functions:

OFF

When OFF is selected, the selected pedal is disabled in the selected Zone.

Sust / Rota

When Sust is selected, the selected pedal is assigned to the Sustain function in the selected Zone. Pedals assigned to Sust will sustain any note that is played in the selected Zone while the pedal is pressed, for as long as the pedal is held.

For Zones containing KB3 Organ Programs, the Rota function is available instead of Sust. e Rota assignment controls the Rotary Speaker speed, changing between fast and slow.

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Sost

When Sost is selected, the selected pedal is assigned to the Sostenuto function in the selected Zone. Pedals assigned to Sost will sustain notes from any keys that are being held in the selected Zone when the pedal is pressed, for as long as the pedal is held.

Soft

When Soft is selected, the selected pedal is assigned to the Soft pedal function in the selected Zone. Pedals assigned to Soft will perform the Soft pedal function for Piano category Programs in the selected Zone. For Programs in the Piano category, the Soft pedal function simulates applying dampers to the piano strings. Soft will dampen any Piano note that is played in the selected Zone while the pedal is pressed.

CC Pedal Page

Multi Edit Mode

CC Pedal Page

CC Pedal Assignments

Use the CC Pedal Page to select an assignment for the CC pedal in each Zone. e CC pedal can be assigned to these functions:

OFF

When OFF is selected, the CC pedal is disabled in the selected Zone.

Expression / Swell

Expression controls the pre-FX Program volume, scaling between silence and the current Zone volume. e Expression assignment can also be used to send MIDI CC 11 to external MIDI devices.

For Zones containing KB3 Organ Programs, the Swell function is available instead of Expression. Organ swell is similar to Program volume, except volume can not be turned all the way down to silence. e Multi Edit Main Page shows “KB3” to the left of the Program name when a KB3 Program is loaded in a Zone.

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Multi Edit Mode

Controllers Page

Foot

e Foot assignment controls a wah eect for some Programs. Usually the wah eect must be enabled with the VARIATION button. e Foot assignment can also be used to send MIDI CC 4 to external MIDI devices.

Pan

e Pan assignment controls panning (left/right stereo placement). e Pan assignment can also be used to send MIDI CC 10 to external MIDI devices.

Value

Use the Value parameter to set a default value (0-127) for the CC Pedal, which will be applied whenever the Multi is selected.

When the Value parameter is selected, you can set a value by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or by using the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a value (0-127) followed by pressing the ENTER button.

A value of “None” can be selected by using the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll below 0. A value of “None” allows the CC pedal assignment in each Zone/MIDI channel to use the last value it had in the previously selected Multi (if the previously selected Multi had the same assignments in the same Zones/MIDI channels). For example, when controlling the volume of your Multis with the Expression assignment, a value of “None” is useful so that the Expression value does not get set to a default value when selecting a new Multi.

Controllers Page

Use the Controllers Page to adjust controller settings for each Zone. Settings can be adjusted for the MODULATION WHEEL, as well as the KNOBS assignments.

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Ctl

Use the Ctl parameter to select a controller. When the Ctl parameter is selected, you can select a controller by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or by holding the ENTER button and moving the MODULATION WHEEL or one the KNOBS.

Value

Use the Value parameter to set a value (0-127) for the selected controller.

When the Value parameter is selected, you can also set a value by holding the ENTER button and moving the MODULATION WHEEL or one the KNOBS.

Multi Edit Mode

Controllers Page

State

Use the State parameter to enable or disable the selected controller in the selected Zone.

When a Zone’s State parameter is set to Yes, the selected controller is active.

When a Zone’s State parameter is set to No, the Program in that Zone will not be controlled by the selected controller. e Program in that Zone will use the controller setting that the Program was saved with in Program Mode.

Scale

Use the Scale parameter to scale the value of the selected controller for each Zone. e Scale parameter multiplies the current value of the controller by the selected Scale amount (-300% through 300%). Press the MULTI Mode button to quickly apply the selected value.

e Scale parameter eectively allows you to apply dierent values to each Zone, while maintaining a single value for each controller. For example, with the Ctl parameter set to Reverb, you could set the Zone 1 Scale parameter to 100%, and the Zone 2 Scale parameter to 50%. With the REVERB knob set to 127, Zone 1 would have a Reverb value of 127, and Zone 2 would have a Reverb value of 63. With the REVERB knob set to 64, Zone 1 would have a Reverb value of 64, and Zone 2 would have a Reverb value of 32.

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Multi Edit Mode

Channel Page

Add

Use the Add parameter to oset the value of the selected controller for each Zone. e Add parameter osets the current value of the controller by the selected Add amount (-128 through 127). Press the MULTI Mode button to quickly apply the selected value.

e Add parameter eectively allows you to apply dierent values to each Zone, while maintaining a single value for each controller. For example, with the Ctl parameter set to Reverb, you could set the Zone 1 Add parameter to 0, and the Zone 2 Add parameter to 10. With the REVERB knob set to 0, Zone 1 would have a Reverb value of 0, and Zone 2 would have a Reverb value of 10. With the REVERB knob set to 15, Zone 1 would have a Reverb value of 15, and Zone 2 would have a Reverb value of 25.

Channel Page

Use the Channel Page to select a MIDI Channel and Destination for each Zone.

e Chan and Destination parameters are useful when using the SP6 to send MIDI to external equipment, or when receiving MIDI from external equipment. If you are not using external MIDI equipment, these parameters can be left at their default values.

Chan

e Chan parameters set the MIDI transmit and receive channel for each Zone.

For most uses, each Zone should be set to a dierent MIDI channel. If you set multiple Zones to the same MIDI channel, the same Program will be used for each of those Zones.

Destination

e Destination parameters determine where MIDI data generated from each Zone is sent when playing the SP6 keyboard and moving the SP6 controllers. MIDI data from each Zone can be sent to a SP6 Program (LOCAL), to the MIDI OUT port (MIDI), to the USB COMPUTER port (USB), or to any combination of these destinations.

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e Destination parameters work in combination with the LOCAL DEST button on the front panel. e Destination parameters and the LOCAL DEST button each act like lters. For example, if the Zone 1 Destination parameter is set to LOCAL, and the LOCAL DEST button is set to LOCAL + MIDI, MIDI data from Zone 1 will be sent to LOCAL only.

Common Page

Tempo

Multi Edit Mode

Common Page

Use the Tempo parameter to set the rate of the Arpeggiator or tempo synced FX (such as Delay). You can set a value by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or by using the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a value followed by pressing the ENTER button.

e value of the Tempo parameter can also be set by tapping the TAP TEMPO button at the desired rate.

Clock Src

Use the Clock Src (Clock Source) parameter to set whether the selected Multi will use its own tempo, or whether it will sync with the tempo from an external MIDI device.

Set the Clock Src parameter to Internal to use the tempo set by the Tempo parameter.

Set the Clock Src parameter to External to use the tempo from an external MIDI device. When the Clock Src parameter is set to External, an external MIDI device must be sending MIDI clock data to the USB or MIDI in port.

Revrb Chan

Use the Revrb Chan (Reverb Channel) parameter to set the MIDI channel which will be used for Reverb. e Reverb eect of the Program loaded in the selected MIDI channel will be used for all Programs in the current Multi. To view the MIDI Channel of each Zone, see

Channel Page on page 5-10.

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Multi Edit Mode

Save User Multis

KB3 Chan

Use the KB3 Chan (KB3 Channel) parameter to set the MIDI channel which will be used for KB3 organ Programs. Only one KB3 Program can be loaded at a time. If KB3 Programs are selected for more than one Zone, this parameter species which MIDI channel has priority to load a KB3 Program. If you want a KB3 Program to play in a Zone, set KB3 Chan to the channel of the Zone. To view the MIDI Channel of each Zone, see Channel

Page on page 5-10.

Save User Multis

For details on saving User Multis, see Multi Save Dialog on page 4-10.

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Chapter 6 Global Mode

Global Mode allows you to adjust performance settings which aect all Programs and Multis. Global Mode also allows you to Store, Load, and Delete Programs and Multis, or restore factory defaults by performing a Reset.

Navigate to each page by using the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons.

Navigate to each parameter on the current page by using the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons.

Change the value of the selected parameter by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a numeric value followed by pressing the ENTER button.

Global Mode

Settings Page

Tune

Use the Tune parameter to adjust the ne tuning of all Programs and Multis.

VelocityMap

e VelocityMap parameter determines the way the SP6 generates MIDI velocity information. Dierent maps generate dierent MIDI velocity values for the same physical key strike velocity.

e default map (Linear) provides the widest range of velocity expression, but you may want to choose a dierent map if the default does not suit your playing style. You can select from any of the following settings:

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Global Mode

Settings Page

Light3

Light2

Light1

Linear

Hard1

Hard2

Hard3

PianoTouch

EasyTouch

GM Receive

IntonatMap

Makes it increasingly easier to produce high MIDI velocity values for the same key strike velocity (with Light3 being the easiest). These maps work best for those with a light touch.

The default map. Linear, allows MIDI velocities to pass unchanged. It follows a linear response.

Makes it increasingly harder to produce high MIDI velocity values for the same key strike velocity (with Hard3 being the hardest). These maps work best for those with a heavy touch.

Simulates the general velocity response of an acoustic piano, and is best suited for playing acoustic piano Programs.

Similar to the Light1/Light2/Light3 settings. Makes higher velocities easier to play, but allows more sensitive control over playing high velocities by not boosting the MIDI velocity for fast strike velocities as much as it does for medium strike velocities.

Mimics the velocity response commonly used by keyboards that use the General MIDI (GM) sound set. The GM Receive map makes medium strike velocities produce higher MIDI velocities compared to the Linear map.

Most modern western music uses what is known as equal temperament. is means that the interval between each semitone of the 12 tone octave is precisely the same as every other semitone.

However, many dierent intonation intervals have evolved over the centuries and across cultures and instruments, so equal temperament will not sound appropriate for certain styles of music. e SP6 supplies you with 18 dierent factory intonation maps which are useful for a range of dierent styles. Each of these maps denes dierent intervals between each of the semitones in a single octave (used for all octaves) by setting pitch osets for each note in cents.

Like many instruments before the adaptation of equal temperament, most of these intonation maps were designed to sound best in one specic key. ough some may have historically been in a dierent key, all of the SP6’s factory intonation maps are set to root note C by default. You can change the root key of the current intonation map by using the IntonatKey parameter (see the IntonatKey section below).

0 None No intonation map is used, intonation is equal.

1 Equal No detuning of any intervals. The standard for modern western music.

2 Just

3 Just/b7th Similar to Just, but with the Dominant 7th atted an additional 15 cents.

Tunings are dened based on the ratios of the frequencies between

intervals. The original tuning of Classical European music.

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Global Mode

Settings Page

4 Harmonic The perfect 4th, Tritone, and Dominant 7th are heavily atted.

5 JustHarm Approximation of a historical intonation.

6 Werkmeiste

7 1/5thCmma Approximation of a historical intonation based on the comma system.

8 1/4thCmma Approximation of a historical intonation based on the comma system.

9 IndianRaga Based on the tunings for traditional Indian music.

10 Arabic Oriented toward the tunings of Mid-Eastern music.

11 BaliJava1 Based on the pentatonic scale of Balinese and Javanese music.

12 BaliJava2 A variation on BaliJava1, slightly more subtle overall.

13 BaliJava3 A more extreme variation.

14 Tibetan Based on the Chinese pentatonic scale.

15 Carlos A

16 Pyth/aug4

17 Pyth/dim5

18 EastMed Eastern Mediterranean. The Major 3rd and Major 7th are at by 50 cents.

Named for its inventor, Andreas Werkmeister, it was developed to enable transposition with less dissonance than classic equal temperament.

Developed by Wendy Carlos, an innovator in microtonal tunings, this

intonation map ats each interval increasingly, resulting in an octave with

quarter-tone intervals.

This is a Pythagorean tuning, based on the Greek pentatonic scale. The tritone is 12 cents sharp.

This is a Pythagorean tuning, based on the Greek pentatonic scale. The

tritone is 12 cents at.

IntonatKey

Use the IntonatKey parameter to set the tonic (or base note) from which the currently selected intonation map calculates its intervals. If you select G as the intonation key, for example, and the intonation map you select tunes the minor 2nd down by 50 cents, then G# will be a quartertone at relative to equal intonation. If you change the intonation key to D, then D# will be a quartertone at. If you use nonstandard intonations, you’ll want to set IntonatKey to the key you’re playing in.

If the Intonation parameter is set to Equal, changing IntonatKey has no eect.

Local Chan

e Local Chan parameter enables an external MIDI keyboard to function as if it is the SP6’s keyboard and physical controllers. is allows all Channels/Zones of a Multi to be played simultaneously from an external MIDI keyboard transmitting on a single MIDI channel (or a single MIDI channel of a sequencer), with split and layered Zones laid out across the external MIDI keyboard. To do this, set Local Chan to the same MIDI channel that your external MIDI keyboard or sequencer is transmitting.

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Global Mode

Settings Page

AutoPwrOff

If you are not using an external MIDI device to play Multis, you can ignore this parameter and leave it set to None. When Local Chan is set to None, an external MIDI device transmitting on one channel will only play one Channel/Zone of a Multi.

In Program Mode, an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer transmitting on the Local Chan will always play the Program on the currently selected Program Mode MIDI channel.

e SP6 has an automatic power saving feature (Auto Power O) that can automatically power o the SP6 after a period of inactivity, in order to conserve electricity.

Use the AutoPwrO parameter to enable or disable the automatic power saving feature. When the AutoPwrO parameter is set to On, the SP6 will automatically power o after the Power O Time has expired, from the last key press (physical or MIDI), button press, controller movement, or USB MIDI activity.

APwrOffTime

Use the APwrOTime parameter to set the Power O Time. If the AutoPwrO parameter is set to On, then the SP6 will automatically power o after the Power O Time has expired, from the last key press (physical or MIDI), button press, controller movement, or USB MIDI activity.

MultiChange

Use the MultiChange parameter to set the behavior of how Multis are loaded when selecting a Multi in Multi Mode.

When MultiChange is set to Immediate, a selected Multi will be loaded immediately.

When MultiChange is set to AllKeysUp, a selected Multi will be loaded when you’ve released all currently held notes.

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SysEx ID

e SysEx ID parameter sets the ID number for the unit if you are using more than one device with the same MIDI manufacturer ID number. You can set this parameter to any number from 0 to 127.

Unless you have multiple SP6 keyboards receiving SysEx messages from a single source, you will not need to change the SysEx ID from the default setting of 0.

If you do have multiple SP6s receiving SysEx messages from a single source, make sure each SP6 has a dierent SysEx ID. is will allow you to direct SysEx messages to the appropriate SP6 by specifying which unit with the SysEx ID byte that’s included with every SysEx message.

To have the unit respond to SysEx messages regardless of the SysEx ID, set SysEx ID to 127.

LCDContras

Use the LCDContras parameter to adjust the contrast of the LCD display.

Global Mode

Settings Page

BankMode

e BankMode parameter determines the MIDI controller number(s) that will be used to select MIDI Program Banks.

When using an external MIDI device to send MIDI bank change messages to the SP6, dierent manufacturers may use dierent MIDI controller numbers for sending bank change messages (usually 0, 32, or both 0 and 32). You can use the BankMode parameter to ensure that the SP6 responds to bank change messages from external MIDI devices. Set BankMode to any of the following settings:

Ctl 0 MIDI Bank change messages are received with controller number 0.

Ctl 32 MIDI Bank change messages are received with controller number 32.

Ctl 0/32 MIDI Bank change messages are received with both controller numbers 0 and 32.

FXMode

e FXMode parameter determines how eects resources are used in Program Mode.

Use the Perform setting when playing a single Program in Program Mode. With FXMode set to Perform, the SP6 minimizes disruption of eects when changing Programs or MIDI channels in Program Mode.

When controlling the SP6 from an external sequencer to play multiple channels in Program Mode, setting FXMode to MultiTrk allows eects to be loaded on more MIDI channels, although eects may be momentarily disrupted when changing Programs or MIDI channels.

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Global Mode

Overrides Page

Show Params

When the Show Params parameter is set to Yes, the All Parameters page appears in Program Edit Mode. See All Parameters Page on page 3-7 for details.

When the Show Params parameter is set to No, the All Parameters page is hidden in Program Edit Mode.

KB3 Trigger

KB3 Trigger determines whether KB3 organ notes are triggered by the high or low velocity switch of each key.

When set to “Low” : Each key must be pressed all the way down to trigger a note.

When set to “High” : Notes are triggered near the top of the key travel. is permits faster note triggering because each key only has to be pressed down slightly, however this can also result in unwanted false triggers.

e default setting is “Low”, which generally produces better results for most playing styles.

Overrides Page

Switch Pedal Overrides

e Switch Pedal Override parameters (SW1a through SW2b) allow the assignments for the Switch Pedals to be changed for all Programs and Multis. (KB3 organ Programs have a separate override for the SW1a pedal, see the KB3 Rotary section below for details). e alternative assignments available for the Switch Pedal Overrides include the standard piano pedal controls of Sustain, Sostenuto and Soft as well as DataInc, DataDec, FavoriteInc and FavoriteDec, which can be used to change Programs, Multis or Favorites by using a pedal. e Arp On/O and Arp Latch assignments allow for easy control of arpeggiator functions.

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Use the DataInc and DataDec assignments (data increment/decrement) to select the next or previous ID when you depress the pedal. If you are in Program mode, DataInc and DataDec will select the next or previous Program. If you are in Multi mode, DataInc and DataDec will select the next or previous Multi.

Global Mode

Overrides Page

Use the FavoriteInc and FavoriteDec assignments (Favorite increment/decrement) to select the next or previous Favorite when you depress the pedal. If you are not playing any Favorites, FavoriteInc and FavoriteDec will select the rst Favorite, or the last Favorite that was selected since turning on the SP6.

Use the Arp On/O and Arp Latch assignments to easily control arpeggiator functions. e Arp On/O assignment allows you to toggle the arpeggiator on and o by pressing a switch pedal. e Arp Latch assignment allows you to latch held notes to be played by the arpeggiator by holding down a switch pedal. When using the Arp Latch assignment, make sure the arpeggiator is turned on. Play the notes you wish to latch, press and hold the assigned pedal, then release the notes. e notes will continue to arpeggiate until the pedal is released.

In Multi Edit Mode, if a pedal is selected which has a pedal override enabled in Global mode, Multi Edit Mode will display the original assignment with an asterisk (*) to remind you that the Global mode pedal override settings are being used instead of the Multi mode pedal settings.

In Multi Edit Mode, setting a Pedal assignment to “OFF” will disable the override for that Pedal in the selected Zone. It can be useful in Multi Mode to disable the Pedal Override for some Zones. For example, you may want to use a Pedal Override to control Sustain in all Zones of a Multi, but disable Sustain for one Zone.

KB3 Rotary

By default KB3 organ Programs have the Slow/Fast speed control for the Rotary speaker eect assigned to the VARIATION button and the SW1 (SUSTAIN) pedal (the “Button+Ped” setting). Setting the KB3 Rotary parameter to “Button” allows the Sustain pedal to function as sustain for all KB3 Programs, instead of Rotary Slow/Fast. e VARIATION button will always control the Rotary speed, regardless of this parameter’s setting.

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Global Mode

File Page

e File Page allows you use a USB Device (such as a thumb drive) or a computer to store and load backup les of User Objects (Programs and Multis), or to load new sounds. On the File Page, press the ENTER button to go to the File Options Page.

File Options

On the File Options Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select Load or Store, then press the ENTER button to continue to the Load Device Page or Store Method Page.

While using the File Options Page, the playing of notes is disabled.

Load / Load Device

Use the Load Device Page to select the device you wish to load from.

Load a File from a Computer

1. Connect a USB cable from your computer to the USB COMPUTER port on the rear panel of the SP6.

2. On the Load Device Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select PC Drive, then press the ENTER button.

3. Add a le to the SP6 drive on your computer, then eject the drive from your computer.

4. When the drive has been ejected from you computer, press the ENTER button on the Load Page.

5. On the Load File Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select the le in the list, then press the ENTER button.

6. On the Load Method Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select a load method. See the Load Method section below for details.

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Load a File from a USB Device

1. Connect a USB Device (such as a thumb drive) containing your le to the USB STORAGE port on the rear panel of the SP6.

Global Mode

File Page

2. On the Load Device Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select USB Device, then press the ENTER button.

3. On the Load File Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select the le in the list, then press the ENTER button.

4. On the Load Method Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select a load method. See the Load Method section below for details.

Load Method

On the Load Method Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select a load method, then press the ENTER button. See below for details on each method.

All: Use All to load all of the objects from the selected le. Objects will be loaded into the lowest User ID numbers that are currently unused in your SP6. Used User IDs will not be overwritten.

Some: Use Some to load some of the objects from the selected le. You will be brought to the Load Some Page, where you can select objects from a list.

On the Load Some Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons or ALPHA WHEEL to scroll through the list. Use the LOCAL DEST button to select or de-select objects in the list. Selected objects are marked with an asterisk (*).

Press the ENTER button to load the selected objects, or press the EXIT button to cancel. Objects will be loaded into the lowest User ID numbers that are currently unused in your SP6. Used User IDs will not be overwritten.

All-Ovrwrte: Use All-Ovrwrte to delete all of the User Objects in your SP6, then load all of the objects from the selected le using the ID numbers stored in the le.

All-Ovrwrte will delete all of the User Objects in your SP6 before loading the objects from the selected le. is cannot be undone. Before using All-Ovrwrte, you may wish to use the File Page to store your existing User Objects to a computer or USB Device. Deleted User Objects can not be recovered.

Store / Store Method

On the Store Method Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select a store method, then press the ENTER button. See below for details on each method.

All: Use All to store all User Objects from the SP6.

Some: Use Some to store some of the objects from the SP6. You will be brought to the Store

Some Page, where you can select objects from a list.

On the Store Some Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons or ALPHA WHEEL to scroll through the list. Use the LOCAL DEST button to select or de-select objects in the list. Selected objects are marked with an asterisk (*).

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Global Mode

Delete Page

Press the ENTER button to store the selected objects, or press the EXIT button to cancel.

Store Device

After selecting a store method, use the Store Device Page to select the device you wish to store to.

Store a File to a Computer

1. Connect a USB cable from your computer to the USB COMPUTER port on the rear panel of the SP6.

2. On the Store Device Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select PC Drive, then press the ENTER button to go to the File Name Page.

3. On the File Name Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to move the cursor to each character. Change the current character by using the ALPHA WHEEL, or use the keypad function of the CATEGORY buttons to type a character. After naming the le, press the ENTER button to store the le to the PC Drive.

4. On your computer, copy the stored le from the SP6 drive to your computer, then eject the drive from your computer.

Store a File to a USB Device

1. Connect a USB Device (such as a thumb drive) to the USB STORAGE port on the rear panel of the SP6.

2. On the Store Device Page, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to select USB Device, then press the ENTER button.

Delete Page

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Use the Delete Page to delete selected Programs and Multis from the SP6. On the Delete Page, press the ENTER button to view a list of User Objects.

While viewing the list of User Objects, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons or ALPHA WHEEL to scroll through the list. Use the LOCAL DEST button to select or de-select objects in the list. Selected objects are marked with an asterisk (*).

Press the ENTER button to delete the selected objects, or press the EXIT button to cancel.

Info Page

e Info Page shows currently installed Operating System version (OS) and Objects version. To make sure that you have the latest Operating System and sound Objects, go to the Kurzweil website at www.kurzweil.com.

Global Mode

Info Page

Select the About parameter and press the ENTER button to see a list of credits and acknowledgments.

Reset Page

Use the Reset Page to reset the SP6 to its original factory settings. Press the ENTER button to restore all Global Mode settings to their factory defaults, and delete all User Programs and Multis.

All User Programs and Multis will be permanently erased. is cannot be undone. Before using the Reset Page, you may wish to use the File Page to store your existing User Objects to a computer or USB Device. Deleted User Objects can not be recovered.

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Use this chapter to learn how to maintain your SP6 and solve operational problems.

Maintenance

Clean the SP6 with a soft cloth dampened with water. Never use abrasives or solvents as they may damage the SP6.

Power On Problems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

is is the normal power on sequence:

1. e LCD backlight turns on.

2. “Loading...” appears in the LCD for a few seconds.

3. e SP6 enters Program Mode with Program 1 or the default boot up Program selected.

If your SP6 does not follow the normal power on sequence, check the problems and solutions below:

Problem The SP6 does not power on

Solutions Plug the power cable securely into the wall outlet.

Plug the power cable securely into the SP6 power jack.

Use a different wall outlet, power strip, or extension cord.

Problem The SP6 powers on but operation is abnormal

Solution Try plugging the power cable into a different wall outlet on a

different circuit.

Problem The SP6 powers on but the LCD is difcult to read

Solution Go to the Global Mode Settings page and adjust the LCDContras

parameter.

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Troubleshooting

Audio Problems

CAUTION: To protect your ears, do not troubleshoot audio problems while wearing headphones. Additionally, always set the SP6 and connected audio system or mixer to a low volume level when troubleshooting audio problems.

NOTE: When solving audio problems, playing the SP6 Demo Songs is an easy way to test

if the audio is working properly. To play the SP6 Demo Songs, press the KEYPAD and 0 buttons simultaneously.

Problem The SP6 functions normally but does not produce sound or

has low volume

Solutions If the VOLUME knob is turned down, slowly turn the VOLUME

knob up.

If an expression pedal is plugged into the CC1 jack, try to turn up the volume using the expression pedal.

Use the MIDI Panic function by simultaneously pressing the 0 and ENTER buttons to reset the MIDI Volume and Expression values for all MIDI Channels.

Press the LOCAL DEST button until the LCD shows “Destination LOCAL+MIDI”.

If the volume control on your audio system or mixer is turned down, slowly turn the volume control up.

If your audio cables are not securely plugged into the SP6, audio system, or mixer, set the volume of the audio or mixer to the lowest level, securely plug in the audio cables on both ends, and then slowly turn up the volume.

Try using different audio cables. Obtain and securely connect the correct type of audio cables. The SP6 accepts both balanced (TRS) and unbalanced (TS) 1/4-inch audio cables.

If the signal source selection on your audio system or mixer is incorrect, set the volume of the audio or mixer to the lowest level, select the correct signal source, and then slowly turn up the volume.

If the input to your audio system or mixer is set for low impedance, set the volume of the audio or mixer to the lowest level, change the impedance setting to high, and then slowly turn up the volume of the audio system or mixer.

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If the input trim to your audio system or mixer is set too low, slowly turn up the trim on your audio system or mixer.

MIDI Problems

Problem Sending MIDI messages to a computer or external MIDI

device is not working

Solutions Make sure the MIDI channel being used by the SP6 matches the

MIDI channel being used by the external device.

Press the LOCAL DEST button until the LCD shows “Destination MIDI.”

If using a MIDI cable, make sure the MIDI cable is plugged into the SP6 MIDI OUT port and the external MIDI device MIDI IN port.

Make sure the USB or MIDI cable being used is securely plugged in at both ends.

Try using a different USB or MIDI cable.

Troubleshooting

MIDI Problems

Problem Receiving MIDI messages from a computer or external MIDI

device is not working

Solutions Make sure the MIDI channel being used by the SP6 matches the

MIDI channel being used by the external device.

If using a MIDI cable, make sure the MIDI cable is plugged into the SP6 MIDI IN port and the external MIDI device MIDI OUT port.

Make sure the USB or MIDI cable being used is securely plugged in at both ends.

Try using a different USB or MIDI cable.

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Troubleshooting

Sleeve Ring Tip

Left Pedal Right Pedal

Pedal Problems

Switch Pedal Problems

Problem Sustain or Sostenuto pedals are stuck “on”, or functioning

backwards (“on” when up instead of down)

Solution Always plug pedals in before powering on the SP6, and do not

press the pedals before the SP6 has powered on. Turn power off, then on, if necessary.

Problem A switch pedal is not doing the expected function

Solutions Check the Global Mode Overrides page to see if you have

applied any pedal overrides.

If you have pedal problems in Multi Mode, use the Multi Edit Mode Switch Pedals page to check the pedal settings for each Zone in each Multi.

Problem A dual switch pedal is not working correctly

Solution A dual switch pedal must be wired as shown below. Any other

wiring pattern will not work correctly.

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Troubleshooting

Increasing Foot Pressure

Kurzweil Support

Continuous Control (Expression) and Half Damper Pedal Problems

Problem A Continuous Control (Expression) or Half Damper pedal is

not working correctly

Solution For best results, use a Kurzweil CC-1 Continuous Control pedal,

available from your dealer. See below for specications when

using Continuous Control pedals from other manufacturers.

A Continuous Control (Expression) or Half Damper pedal must be wired to a single stereo 1/4-inch plug as follows:

• Wiper to Tip

• Top end of resistance element to Ring

• Bottom end of resistance element to Sleeve

ese connections are shown schematically below:

A continuous control pedal should have an impedance between 5,000 and 100,000 ohms. An impedance less than 5,000 may overload the reference voltage source in the SP6 and interfere with operation of other controls. An impedance more than 100,000 may result in electrically noisy operation, which may cause your SP6 to send unwanted MIDI controller messages.

e taper of the control should be linear for easy, predictable control. Pedals designed for volume control typically have an exponential (or anti log) taper, which results in most of their range being concentrated in the upper half of pedal’s path of travel.

Pedals may have a control range that is less than 100%. Make sure that when the pedal is in the fully down position, its impedance is 0, and when it is in the fully up position, the impedance is at its maximum rating.

Kurzweil Support

Sleeve Ring Tip10KOhm Linear Taper

For additional help, contact Kurzweil support at kurzweil.com/support. You may also nd unocial help at some of the internet communities listed at kurzweil.com/community.

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Appendix A MIDI Implementation

Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Basic Channel

Mode

Note Number

Velocity

Aftertouch

Pitch Bender O O

Control Change

Program Change

System Exclusive O O

System Common

System Real Time

Aux Messages

Notes

Mode 1: Omni On, Poly Mode 3: Omni Off, Poly

Default 1 1

Changed 1–16 1–16

Default Mode 3 Mode 3

Messages

Altered

0–127

True Voice 0–127 0–127

Note ON O O

Note OFF O O

Keys X O

Channels X O

O 0–31

32–63 (LSB)

64–127

0 to 2,097,151 0–511

True # 0–127 0–127

Song Pos. X X

Song Sel. X X

Tune X X

Clock O O

Messages O O

Local Control O O

All Notes Off O O

Active Sense X X

Reset X X

Manufacturer’s ID = 07 Device ID: default = 0;

programmable 0–127

Mode 2: Omni On, Mono Mode 4: Omni Off, Mono

O 0–31

32–63 (LSB)

64–127

Memorized

For multi-timbral applications, set the Global Mode “FXMode” parameter to “MultiTrk” (see

FXMode on page 6-5 for details)

Standard and custom formats

MIDI Implementation

O = Yes

X = No

A-1

MIDI Implementation

MIDI Control

SP6 Physical Controllers

In Program and Multi Mode the SP6 physical controllers can send MIDI messages to an external MIDI device. e parameters assigned to each of these physical controllers can be controlled by an external MIDI device by sending the appropriate message on the appropriate channel. is is useful for controlling SP6 parameters when using the SP6 with an external sequencer or computer.

SP6 Physical Controller Program Mode MIDI Message Multi Mode MIDI Message

PITCH BEND WHEEL Pitch Wheel Pitch Wheel

MODULATION WHEEL CC 1 CC 1

VARIATION Button CC 29 CC 29

KNOBS: ZN1 VOL/P1 CC 71 CC 7

KNOBS: ZN2 VOL/P2 CC 72 CC 7

KNOBS: ZN3 VOL/P3 CC 73 CC 7

KNOBS: ZN4 VOL/P4 CC 79 CC 7

KNOBS: FILTER 1 CC 12 CC 12

KNOBS: FILTER 2 CC 13 CC 13

KNOBS: ATTACK CC 22 CC 22

KNOBS: RELEASE CC 23 CC 23

KNOBS: FX 1 CC 25 CC 25

KNOBS: FX 2 CC 26 CC 26

KNOBS: DELAY CC 27 CC 27

KNOBS: REVERB CC 28 CC 28

PEDALS: SW1a (SUSTAIN) CC 64 CC 64

PEDALS: SW1b CC 66 CC 66

PEDALS: SW2a CC 66 CC 66

PEDALS: SW2b CC 67 CC 67

PEDALS: CC (VOLUME) CC 11 CC 11

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SP6 MIDI Channel Functions

In Program and Multi Mode, certain SP6 MIDI channel functions can be controlled by an external MIDI device by sending the appropriate message on the appropriate channel. is is useful for controlling SP6 MIDI channel parameters when using the SP6 with an external sequencer or computer.

SP6 MIDI Channel Function MIDI Message

MIDI Channel Volume CC 7

MIDI Channel Pan CC 10

Physical Specications

Appendix B

Physical Specications

Keyboard: 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity sensitive keys

Display: 128x64 pixel monochrome LCD with front-panel contrast adjust

Polyphony: 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated

Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel)

Quick Split / Layer: Easy access with adjustable volume and panning

Programs: Space for 1024 Factory and 1024 User Programs (in 10 instrument Categories)

Multis:

Effects Resources: 32 DSP units

Controllers:

Analog Outputs:

Headphones:

MIDI: IN, OUT

USB:

Height: (5.75”) (14.6cm)

Depth: (15”) (38.1cm)

Length: (52.5”) (133.35cm)

Weight: (27.25 lb.) (12.36 kg)

Power: External Power Supply, 15VDC 2.5A

Space for 1024 Factory Multis, plus 1024 User Multi locations with up to 4 programmable Zones for splits and layers

• Pitch wheel

• Modulation wheel

• Volume knob

• 4 knobs with Shift button (3 shift rows for 12 assignments per Program)

• 4 Zone On/Off buttons

• Variation button

• Arpeggiator On/Off button

• Tap Tempo button

• 2 switch pedal inputs, each supporting a dual switch pedal or single half damper pedal (for up to 4 switch pedals)

• Continuous control pedal input

• 2 Transpose buttons

• 5 Favorites buttons

Two 1/4” TRS Balanced Outputs (Stereo Pair) 24-bit D-to-A Converters Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1dB +21dBu Maximum Output Level

-113dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted)

0.003% THD+N (1kHz @ -1 dBFS)

1/4” Rear-Mounted Stereo Headphone Output Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.5dB Maximum Output Power 130mW into 32 Ohms

-100dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted)

0.03% THD+N (1kHz @ 100mW Output into 32 Ohm Load)

Output Impedance: < 1 Ohms Load Impedance: > 24 Ohms

Complete MIDI functionality over USB

User Program / Multi le transfer to/from PC / Mac / USB Flash Drives

Operating System updates from PC / Mac / USB Flash Drive

Specications subject to change without notice

B-1

Appendix C Programs

Object Version 1.01.8

Programs

PIANO 1 Dyn 9ft Grand 2 Rich Grand 7ft 3 Bright Jazz 9ft 4 Intimate Pno 7ft 5 Punchy Edge 6 Studio Grand 7ft 7 Smooth Grand 9ft 8 Solo Grand 7ft 9 RubensteinComp 10 Stereo Pno K26 11 Upright Piano 12 Indie Piano 2 13 R&B Stack 14 Piano & Strings 15 Dark & Distant 16 Film Piano

27 Walrus Pianet 28 She'sNotThere 29 E-cousticGrand 30 VidKilledRadio 31 FM EP 32 Thick FM Digital

CLAV 33 Clavi AC 34 Clavi BC 35 Clavi Phaser 36 Clavi Auto Wah 37 BC Clav Tube 38 Slap Wah Clav 39 Flange Clav 40 SMS Clav 41 Deep Fuzz 42 Stevie Fuzz

52 Gimme Some 53 VAST-ly Organ 54 VAST Bars 55 OleTime Gospel 56 Funky Perc 57 Mr. Smith 58 D-Vox Organ 59 Far Draws 60 Pipe Stops 61 Pipes & Voices 62 Chapel Organ 63 AllStps AllVox 64 Cmbo Accordian

STRINGS/PADS 65 Arco Strings 66 Dulcet Strings

67 Punchy Strings E.PIANO 17 Suitcase EP 18 EZ Tube EP 19 Phase EP 20 Bright EP 21 Dyno EP 22 Broken EP 23 Mtron EP 24 EP Reed 25 ACL EP Reed 26 SlyBallad EP

43 PPG Comp 44 RMI & Harpsi 45 Classic Harpsi 46 HarpsiTar 47 HarpSeccoRd 48 HarpsiVibe

ORGAN 49 Big Leslie B3 50 Classic B3 51 SoulPercOrgan

68 Bass & Violins

69 AdagioTutti 8ves

70 SloMuted Strings

71 Marmalade Stgs

72 Proper Pizzicato

73 WheelBow Fiddle

74 WheelBow Cello

75 Electric Bow

76 Space Oddity

77 ELOStringSection

78 BritishMT String

C-1

Programs

79 Adagio Magic 80 Gliss/Arp Harp 81 Pedal Pad 82 Square Pad 83 Evolving Pad 84 Water Buffalo 85 JunoWhatIMean 86 Warm Encounter 87 Prophet Pad 88 Arpeggi Pad 89 Ancient Calling 90 Omni Strings 91 Pan Strings 92 Film Score Pad 93 5th-Scape 94 OBX Pad 95 Slow Rhythm Pad 96 Pan Motion Pad

VOICES/MISC 113 In A Good Place 114 Choir Redux 115 Aaahlicious 116 EnvelopingVoices 117 Haah Singers 118 Swept Voices 119 Swell Choir 120 Voice Waves 121 Bandpass Choir 122 Melotron Vox 123 NYC Voices 124 Ooh So G'oohD 125 Oody Oody 126 Strings & Winds 127 Slow Interlude 128 Vox & Strings 129 Full Fellowship

149 Armonica Reed EP

150 Whale Call

151 Fisher Cove

152 Upstream

153 Sense Delay

154 Polyphon

155 Kinderklavier

156 Space Agogos

157 The Peddler

158 Enigmatism

159 Throat Siren

160 VoxtronMachine

161 ArpHollow Bells

162 Crimson Jungle

163 80'sMovieMusic

164 Magic Mbira

165 Blues Harmonica

166 Insta - Spooky

BRASS/WINDS 97 Lucid Brass 98 Epic Low Brass 99 Solo Trbn/Trpt 100 Almost Muted 101 Lead FrenchHorn 102 Dyn French Horns 103 Dyn Orch Tuba 104 Sax Section 105 SaxSplits+Flute 106 Clarinet/Flute 107 Bassoon&Oboe 108 Solo Eng Horn 109 AcidJazzFlute 110 Fruity Floot 111 Ocarina 112 Mellotron Flutes

130 Gothic Climax 131 Pastoral DblRds 132 Pastoral Pizzi 133 H'Arps & Harp 134 Bartok Ensemble 135 Poltergeist Trem 136 Pizz & Perc 137 Matadores 138 Singapore Sling 139 Dream Session 140 3waySplit Mtron 141 Post Rock 142 Ambience 143 JetSet Martini 144 Sci-Fi Movie 145 Celeste Palette 146 After 3pm 147 Shokudo Enka 148 Warszawa

167 Suspense Scene

168 Creepy Crawlies

LEADS/SYNTHS

169 Micromoog Plus

170 MW Lead

171 HipHop Lead

172 E-Bow Mono

173 80's Lead Synth

174 Brassy Lead

175 Fitty-Fitty

176 AK Wild Lead

177 ProphetV Lead

178 Liquid T Lead

179 Soy Incident

180 Chirp Lead

181 Square Lead

182 Seongdeok Lead

183 Mayhem Wheel

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Programs

184 Robin's Lead 185 D'tuned Polysyn 186 AM SquareSynth 187 Prophesied Six 188 Vintage Woobler 189 Quadra Comp 190 Punch Synth 191 Super Saw Stabs 192 Clone Bandit 193 Square Bell 194 PolyVector Lead 195 PWM Synth 196 Cosmic Intervals 197 Last Challenge 198 Pattern Machine 199 Radio Googoo 200 Ion Drive

219 MiniFunk Bass 220 Squeeze Mini 221 Skool Bass 222 Dolby Bass 223 Poppit SynBass 224 Classic Mini 225 KneeDeep Mini 226 Rave Bass 227 Instaprince 228 DistBass Solo 229 Alias Bass 230 Dub Wob 231 Rhythms 232 Uptown Bass

DRUMS/PERC 233 Los Angeles Kit 234 East Space Kit

254 Tabla Arp

255 Soft Bell Keys

256 Blue PVC Tubes

UTILITY

1021 Click Track

1022 Silent Program

1023 Editor Template

1024 Clear Program

GUITAR/BASS 201 Real Nylon 202 Steel String 203 Dulciliere 204 Rob's Caster 205 Twin Peaks 206 Les Grit 207 Dist Comper 208 Chunky Vintage 209 Acoustic Bass 210 Washtub Bass 211 Finger Bass 212 P-Bass 213 Squire's Rick 214 Flea/Bootsy 215 Jaco Fretless 216 Eberhardt Frtls 217 The Way It Is

235 Ring-tone Kit 236 Ziga Funk 237 Drum&Bass Kit 238 DoorKnocker Kit 239 Rhythmcon Kit 240 Marley Kit 241 Supery Kit 242 ScratchMe Kit 243 ElectroBeat Kit 244 BrushStroke Kit 245 Essential Perc 246 Orchestral Perc 247 Celeste 248 Chimes Pad 249 Bowed Crotales 250 Real Vibes 251 Stereo Marimba 252 Xylophone

218 Smooth Mooger

253 Steel Drum

C-3

Appendix D Multis

Object Version 1.01.8

Multis

1 Arp & Pad 2 Metallicscape 3 Wine GLASSical 4 Triumphant! 5 M'drnApparatus 6 Plucky EP Tine 7 Pno Bass & Ride 8 EP & E-Bass 9 Organ Bass Funk 10 Bass/Brass/EP 11 EP & SynthBass 12 Organ Bass Soul 13 FunkyBass&Organ 14 Funky Bass&Clav 15 EPClar&Marimba 16 Organ & EP 17 EP Reed & Organ 18 Jazz EP & Flute

30 80s Power 31 Synth & Lead 32 Gleam Cake 33 Tranquil Moods 34 Dream Segue 35 Expansive Pad 36 Apollo 37 Ugokukokoro 38 Lakeside 39 Synth & Strings 40 Pads & Strings 41 SunrizerSynth 42 Vintage Synths 43 AOR Pad 44 Synthetic Pad 45 Pad Organ 46 Org/Bass Wrap 47 LoFi Lead

59 Celestial Fears

60 Pulsing Xenia

61 African Wash

62 Sea Breeze

63 Noxlumos

64 Planet J

65 Breath of Aura

66 Silky Pad

67 Quadraphobia

68 Liquid Sand

69 ForgottenTeaPot

70 Nile of Poodle

71 Motion News

72 Timed Divination

73 Storm Chaser

74 10 Past 10

75 Synth-Kestra

76 GrainCloud3Bells 19 Pianet & MTron 20 Clav & MTron 21 ClavPnoBassMW 22 Gospel B3 & Pno 23 Flutey Organ 24 Organ Bass Vox 25 Pipes & Choir 26 Pipes Flute Strs 27 Pno Vox & Synth 28 Synth/Bass Split 29 Bass/Synth/Lead

48 Hollow Keys 49 Alias Fuzz Grand 50 Guitar Bass Pad 51 Cinematic Sitar 52 Burning Dragster 53 Torched Tubes 54 Guitar Dream 55 Artful Intellect 56 Vangalic 57 Effervescence 58 Bells & Synth

77 MbiraPad Pattern

78 Marimba Traces

79 City Reich

80 Rhythmic Pad

81 Dream Catcher

82 Pink Panda

83 Candy Synths

84 Last Split 12

85 Last Split 22

86 Old Timey Ens

87 Rock Jam 1

D-1

Multis

88 Rock Jam 2 89 No Cry 90 Jazz Quartet 91 Bluegrass Group 92 Boingo Ens 93 New Music Ens 94 AnyNote Jam 95 Hallelujah! 96 Netromantic 97 Royal Splits 98 Baroque Ens 99 Wind Strgs Horn 100 Harp & Strings 101 HarpStrsCeleste 102 Reedy Arp Pad 103 Passive Ensemble 104 Wind Pizz & Perc 105 Chamber Orch

125 AccOrgian Circus 126 Calypso Ens 127 Bwow Theme 128 Magnetic Horns 129 Lo-volt Sax 130 Helter Skelter 253 Split Default 254 Layer Default 256 Clear Multi

106 Trem & Mute Str 107 Strs Wind Harp 108 AccentualStrings 109 Strings & Voices 110 Angelic Pad 111 Rhythmic Choir 112 Dummer Dudes 113 FullBallad Piano 114 Creamy Piano 115 ElectroPop Piano 116 Dyn Reed EP Fall 117 Ice & Mist Grand 118 Buzzy FM 119 Rubberband Clav 120 Plastic Baroque 121 Soft Landing 122 Syrup Bellini 123 Purple Concrete 124 Child's Toys

D-2

Index

ALPHA WHEEL 1-5 Auto Power Off 6-4 Auto Power Off Time 6-4

CATEGORY Buttons 1-5 CC (VOLUME) Jack 1-11 CHANNEL/PAGE Buttons 1-8 Continuous Switch Pedals (Half-Damper) 1-11 Contrast 6-5 Controllers

in Multi Mode 4-2 in Program Mode 2-3

Delete 6-10 Dual Switch Pedals 1-10

EDIT Button 1-7

FAVORITES Buttons 1-5 Front Panel 1-4

Glide 3-6

Half-Damper Pedal 1-11, 2-6 Headphones 1-11

KB3

Global Rotary Override 6-7 in Multi Edit Mode 5-1, 5-6, 5-7, 5-12 in Program Mode 2-4, 2-5, 2-6 KNOBS 2-5 VARIATION Button 2-4

KNOBS 1-6

in Program Mode 2-4 KB3 2-5 P1 through P4 2-5

Load 6-8 LOCAL DEST Button 1-8, 7-2

in Multi Edit Mode 5-11

MIDI Bank Change 6-5 MIDI Channel 6-3

in Multi Edit Mode 5-10 MIDI IN and OUT Ports 1-9 MIDI PANIC 2-13, 4-12 MODE Buttons 1-5 MODULATION WHEEL 1-6

PANIC 2-13, 4-12 Pedals

Continuous Controller (CC) Pedal 1-11

Dual Switch Pedal 1-10

Global Overrides 6-6

Half-Damper Pedal 1-11

in Multi Edit Mode 5-6

in Multi Mode 4-5

in Program Mode 2-6

Switch Pedal 1-10 Programs

Selecting 2-1

Index-1

Index

Reverb

in Multi Edit Mode 5-11 in Program Mode 2-13

Save a Multi 4-10 Save a Program 2-11 SAVE Button 1-7 Selecting Multis 4-1 Selecting Programs 2-1 SHIFT Button 1-7 SPLIT/LAYER

in Multi Mode 4-6

in Program Mode 2-7 Store 6-9 Support 7-5 SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 Jacks 1-10

TAP TEMPO Button 1-7 TRANSPOSE Buttons 1-6 Tune 6-1 Tuning 1-6

USB Ports 1-9 USER Button 1-7

VARIATION Button 1-6 Velocity Map 6-1

ZN1 VOL through ZN4 VOL 4-4 ZONE ON/OFF Buttons 1-7, 4-3

Index-2

Kurzweil SP6 User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Kurzweil International Contacts

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Features of the SP6

Quick Start

The Front Panel

The Rear Panel

SP6 Sounds

Modes

Program Mode

Selecting Programs

Program Demo

The LCD

Favorites

Controllers

SPLIT/LAYER

Program Save Dialog

Changing the MIDI Channel

PANIC

Program Edit Mode

Assignable Params Page

Arpeggiator Page

Master Page

All Parameters Page

Save User Programs

Selecting Multis

Multi Mode

The LCD

Favorites

Controllers

SPLIT/LAYER

Multi Save Dialog

PANIC

Multi Edit Mode

Main Page

Mixer Page

Key/Velocity Page

Transpose/Bend Page

FX Page

Buttons Page

Switch Pedals Page

CC Pedal Page

Controllers Page

Channel Page

Common Page

Save User Multis

Global Mode

Settings Page

Overrides Page

File Page

Delete Page

Info Page

Reset Page

Maintenance

Power On Problems

Troubleshooting

Audio Problems

MIDI Problems

Pedal Problems

Kurzweil Support

MIDI Implementation

MIDI Control

Programs

Multis

Index