Kurzweil Music Systems SP76, SP88, SP88X User Manual
Stage Piano
User’s Guide
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always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all of the Safety and Installation Instructions and
2. This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
3.
4. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a
5. This product should only be used with a stand or cart that is
6. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier
7. The product should be located so that its location or position
When using electric products, basic precautions should
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break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
product is equipped with a power supply cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
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conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not
use an adapter which defeats the function of the equipmentgrounding conductor. If you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded, check with a qualified
serviceman or electrician.
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selector. The voltage selector has been factory set for the
mains supply voltage in the country where this unit was sold.
Changing the voltage selector may require the use of a
different power supply cord or attachment plug, or both. To
reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to
qualified maintenance personnel.
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, or the like.
recommended by the manufacturer.
and speakers or headphones, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not
operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a
level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss
or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
This product is equipped with an AC input v oltage
does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
8. The product should be located away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce
heat.
9. The product should be connected to a power supply only of
the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the product.
10. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one
blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the plug.
11. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
When unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the
cord, but grasp it by the plug.
12. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
13. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel
when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
product;
C. The product has been exposed to rain;
D. The product does not appear to be operating normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance;
E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure
14. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described
15.
damaged.
in the user maintenance instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
supply cord, or place the product in a position where anyone
could trip over, walk on, or roll an ything ov er cords of any type.
Do not allow the product to rest on or be installed over cords
of any type. Improper installations of this type create the
possibility of a fire hazard and/or personal injury.
Do not place objects on the product’s power
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expressly approved by Young Chang could void your authority to
operate the instrument.
IMPORTANT:
other equipment use only high quality shielded cables.
NOTE:
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
instrument generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this instrument does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
instrument off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Changes or modifications to this instrument not
When connecting this product to accessories and/or
This instrument has been tested and found to comply with
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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• Increase the separation between the instrument and the receiver.
• Connect the instrument into an outlet on a circuit other than the
one to which the receiver is connected.
• If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions.
NOTICE
This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits
radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le
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Communications du Canada.
Young Chang Distributors
Contact the nearest Young Chang ofÞce listed below to locate your local Young Chang/
Kurzweil representative.
Young Chang America, Inc.
P.O. Box 99995
Lakewood, WA 98499-0995
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Contents
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Chapter 1 Introducing the Stage Piano
Welcome! .................................................................................................. 1-1
Stage Piano Overview ............................................................................ 1-1
Sound, Internal Voices Setup, MIDI Setup ................................... 1-1
The Keyboard........................................................................................... 1-2
The Front Panel........................................................................................ 1-2
The Ribbon Controllers .......................................................................... 1-2
Other Controllers..................................................................................... 1-2
Connectors................................................................................................ 1-3
Modes........................................................................................................ 1-3
How to Use This Book............................................................................ 1-3
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Unpacking the Instrument..................................................................... 2-1
Quick Start................................................................................................ 2-1
Playing the Demo.................................................................................... 2-2
Placement and Support .......................................................................... 2-2
The Rear Panel......................................................................................... 2-2
Power Switch .................................................................................... 2-3
Power Jack......................................................................................... 2-3
Audio Jacks ....................................................................................... 2-3
Phones Jack ....................................................................................... 2-3
Switch Pedal Jack ............................................................................. 2-3
Control Pedal Jack............................................................................ 2-3
MIDI Ports......................................................................................... 2-4
Connecting Switch Pedals .............................................................. 2-4
A Special Note About Switch Pedals............................................. 2-4
Connecting a Control Pedal............................................................ 2-4
Connecting to Your Audio System....................................................... 2-5
Changing to Mono Output ............................................................. 2-5
Connecting Headphones........................................................................ 2-6
Connecting MIDI..................................................................................... 2-6
Basic MIDI Hookup ......................................................................... 2-6
Connecting More Sound Modules................................................. 2-7
Connecting to a Computer Sequencer .......................................... 2-8
Full System...................................................................................... 2-10
The Front Panel.......................................................................................2-11
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Sound and Setup Select Buttons ...................................................2-11
The Numeric Display .....................................................................2-11
Mode LEDs ..................................................................................... 2-12
Parameter Editing Buttons............................................................ 2-12
The Parameter Display.................................................................. 2-12
The Info Strip .................................................................................. 2-12
Button Combinations..................................................................... 2-13
Direct Select ............................................................................. 2-13
Panic.......................................................................................... 2-13
Demo Song............................................................................... 2-13
What Mode Am I In? ............................................................................ 2-14
Chapter 3 Internal Voices Mode
Selecting Internal Voices Mode ............................................................. 3-1
Selecting Sounds .............................................................................. 3-1
Modifying Effects............................................................................. 3-2
Saving a SoundÕs Effects Settings.......................................................... 3-3
Modifying The MIDI Transmit Channel .............................................. 3-3
Sending a MIDI Program Change......................................................... 3-4
Modifying Other Internal Voice Parameters ....................................... 3-4
MIDI Program .................................................................................. 3-4
MIDI Bank Sel Lo ............................................................................. 3-4
MIDI Channel ................................................................................... 3-5
Destination........................................................................................ 3-5
Internal Effect.................................................................................... 3-5
Transpose........................................................................................... 3-5
Velocity Curve .................................................................................. 3-5
Reverb Wet/Dry, Chorus Wet/Dry ............................................... 3-5
A Ribbon............................................................................................ 3-5
Hold or Center.................................................................................. 3-5
B Ribbon Up, B Ribbon Down........................................................ 3-5
Hold or Zero ..................................................................................... 3-6
Control Slider, Control Pedal ......................................................... 3-6
Switch Pedal R, Switch Pedal L...................................................... 3-6
Editing Basics........................................................................................... 3-6
Edit vs. Play Mode ........................................................................... 3-7
Selecting a Parameter ...................................................................... 3-7
Increment/Decrement Editing....................................................... 3-7
Direct Numerical Editing................................................................ 3-8
Cancelling Edits................................................................................ 3-8
Saving The Edited Parameters ....................................................... 3-8
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Chapter 4 MIDI Setups Mode
Selecting Setups....................................................................................... 4-1
Zones......................................................................................................... 4-2
Editing MIDI Setups ............................................................................... 4-3
Saving a ModiÞed MIDI Setup.............................................................. 4-3
Sending a MIDI Program Change ........................................................ 4-4
Parameter Summary ............................................................................... 4-4
Internal Sound .................................................................................. 4-4
MIDI Program .................................................................................. 4-4
MIDI Bank Sel Lo, MIDI Bank Sel Hi............................................ 4-4
MIDI Channel ................................................................................... 4-4
Destination........................................................................................ 4-5
Internal Effect.................................................................................... 4-5
Key Range Lo, Key Range Hi......................................................... 4-5
Transpose........................................................................................... 4-5
Velocity Curve .................................................................................. 4-6
Reverb Wet/Dry, Chorus Wet/Dry ............................................... 4-6
A Ribbon............................................................................................ 4-6
Hold or Center.................................................................................. 4-6
B Ribbon Up, B Ribbon Down........................................................ 4-7
Hold or Zero ..................................................................................... 4-7
Control Slider, Control Pedal ......................................................... 4-7
Switch Pedal R, Switch Pedal L...................................................... 4-7
MIDI Controller Destinations................................................................ 4-7
Continuous Controller Destinations .................................................... 4-8
Switch Controller Destinations ............................................................. 4-9
More on Keyboard Splits.......................................................................4-11
Changing Setups: Special Considerations .........................................4-11
Chapter 5 Global Parameters
Access to the Global Parameters........................................................... 5-1
What the Global Parameters Do .................................................... 5-1
Local............................................................................................ 5-1
Stereo .......................................................................................... 5-1
Touch .......................................................................................... 5-2
Effect ........................................................................................... 5-3
MIDI In ....................................................................................... 5-3
Set Change Channel ................................................................. 5-3
Tune ............................................................................................ 5-3
Saving Global Parameters............................................................... 5-4
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Chapter 6 Advanced Applications
External Sound Modules........................................................................ 6-1
Example: The Kurzweil MicroPiano ............................................ 6-1
Example: The Kurzweil K2600R ................................................... 6-2
Computer Sequencers............................................................................. 6-2
MIDI Hookup ................................................................................... 6-3
Local Control Off and Patch Thru On........................................... 6-3
Basic Sequencer Operations............................................................ 6-3
Saving Setup Memory ..................................................................... 6-4
Reloading Setup Memory ............................................................... 6-5
External MIDI Processors....................................................................... 6-5
Receive Program Change................................................................ 6-6
Example: The Kurzweil ExpressionMate .................................... 6-6
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Maintenance............................................................................................. 7-1
Common Problems ................................................................................. 7-1
Power Problems ............................................................................... 7-1
Audio Problems................................................................................ 7-2
MIDI Problems ................................................................................. 7-3
Switch Pedal Problems.................................................................... 7-3
Control Pedal Problems .................................................................. 7-4
Use the Right Impedance, Taper, and Range........................ 7-5
If None of the AboveÉ ................................................................... 7-5
Service Centers ........................................................................................ 7-5
Restoring Factory Defaults .................................................................... 7-6
Diagnostics ............................................................................................... 7-6
Starting Diagnostics......................................................................... 7-6
Main Diagnostic Menu.................................................................... 7-6
Player Control Diagnostic........................................................ 7-7
Testing the Keyboard ........................................................ 7-7
Testing the Ribbons ........................................................... 7-7
Testing the Switch Pedals ................................................. 7-7
Testing the Control Pedal ................................................. 7-7
Testing the Buttons and LEDs.......................................... 7-8
CPU Diagnostics ....................................................................... 7-8
ROM Test (
EEPROM Test (
MIDI Test (
Timers Test (
Burnin Test (
Initialize EEPROM (
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Exiting Diagnostics................................................................. 7-10
Chapter 8 Reference
Display Characters.................................................................................. 8-1
Factory Default Internal Voices Setup ................................................. 8-2
Internal Voices Parameters ............................................................. 8-2
The Internal Voices .......................................................................... 8-3
Factory Default MIDI Setups................................................................. 8-4
MIDI Setup Parameters................................................................... 8-4
Factory Default Global Parameters ...................................................... 8-5
Stage Piano Effects .................................................................................. 8-5
MIDI Implementation Chart.................................................................. 8-6
Default MIDI Controller Assignments................................................. 8-7
Specifications ........................................................................................... 8-8
Controllers......................................................................................... 8-8
Standard ..................................................................................... 8-8
Optional...................................................................................... 8-8
User Interface.................................................................................... 8-8
Display........................................................................................ 8-8
Buttons........................................................................................ 8-8
Audio ................................................................................................. 8-8
Output Connections ................................................................. 8-8
Impedance.................................................................................. 8-8
Electrical Requirements................................................................... 8-9
Environment ..................................................................................... 8-9
Operating ................................................................................... 8-9
Storage........................................................................................ 8-9
Physical Dimensions........................................................................ 8-9
SP76............................................................................................. 8-9
SP88............................................................................................. 8-9
Index
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Stage Piano
Welcome!
Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing a Kurzweil / Young Chang Stage
Piano. YouÕve got your hands on an excellent-sounding and ßexibleÑyet
economicalÑperformance instrument and MIDI controller.
This manual will get you started with your new instrument. YouÕll deÞnitely want to
keep the manual handy as you become an advanced user, also.
Stage Piano Overview
The Stage Piano is a great live performance instrument. It has many excellent
keyboard sounds (voices), including the famous Kurzweil Grand Piano, already
programmed and ready to go. It is also a ßexible MIDI controller ideally suited for
controlling additional sound modules and as input to a sequencer.
Sound, Internal Voices Setup, MIDI Setup
WeÕll use these three terms throughout this manual. TheyÕre the components of the
Stage PianoÕs performance features.
Sounds
are the 32 internal voices of the Stage Piano: pianos, organs, strings.
The
Internal Voices Setup
performance (no external sound modules or sequencers). The Internal Voices Setup
speciÞes which sound youÕll hear, and with which audio effect (if any) applied to it. It
speciÞes several other performance features as well:
¥ What the physical controllers (like ribbons and pedals) do
¥ Transposition
¥ MIDI channel
¥ MIDI Program Change commands
ThereÕs one Internal Voices Setup, and itÕs programmableÑthat is, you can change
these speciÞcations, and save those changes to the Stage PianoÕs memory.
There are 32
Voices Setup. When youÕre using a MIDI Setup, the Stage PianoÕs keyboard has two
zones, which can be anywhere on the keyboard (even overlapping). This enables you
to play the Stage Piano and control two external MIDI instruments at the same time.
You can edit and save each MIDI Setup.
MIDI Setups
is the basic conÞguration of your Stage Piano for standalone
, each of which controls the same features as the Internal
Introducing the Stage Piano
The Keyboard
The Keyboard
Depending on model, the keyboard has 76 keys (E1ÐG7) or a full 88 keys (A0ÐC8).
These are full-sized, weighted keys, the equal of keyboards found on more expensive
synthesizers and controllers. The keyboard is
(faster) you press a key, the louder the voice (except for organ voices which,
realistically, are not velocity-sensitive).
velocity-sensitive
, meaning the harder
As a MIDI controller, the keyboard is also
signals expressing how rapidly a key is
The Front Panel
The front panel has a 3-digit numeric display, 10 mode and editing status LEDS, 16
sound/setup select buttons with dual-color LEDs, and 4 editing buttons. The sound/
setup select buttons make random selection of 32 different sounds or MIDI Setups
quick and easy while the display and LEDs shows the unitÕs present status at a glance.
The Ribbon Controllers
The Stage Piano also has 3 ribbon controllers, which take the place of conventional
wheels and offer signiÞcant advantages. The A ribbon (the one on the left) typically
performs a pitch bending function with the upper half bending pitch upwards and the
lower half bending pitch downwards. Pressing the center bar restores pitch to normal.
The B ribbon is actually split into upper and lower sections. Each section can control a
different characteristic of the sound simultaneously. This is like having two
conventional modulation wheels. Pressing the center bar removes both modulations.
NOTE
: The sounds of the Stage Piano do not respond to pitch bending, or to the lower section
of the B ribbon. External MIDI devices may respond to the signals sent by these controllers.
An advantage of ribbons over conventional wheels is that their
A conventional pitch wheel is spring-loaded so that it always returns to its center
position (no pitch change) when released. Conventional modulation wheels usually
do not spring back, and remain where they were when released. Likewise these are the
default modes of the A and B ribbons respectively, but each can also be set to operate
in the opposite mode. See
Hold or Center
release
-velocity-sensitive, meaning that MIDI
released
get sent to external equipment.
and
Hold or Zero
on page 3-6 for details.
mode
is programmable.
Other Controllers
The Volume/Controller slider is actually a general purpose control. Although its
default setting is to control volume (MIDI Volume), it can be set to control any aspect
of the sound. See
One Control Pedal can be plugged into the rear panel to permit foot control over the
sound. The foot controller can be set to control volume, modulation, or other sound
parameters. See
A single or dual switch pedal (piano pedal) can also be plugged into the rear panel. By
default, a single pedal or the right half of a dual pedal will perform a sustain (or
damper) function while the left half of a dual pedal will perform sostenuto. See
Connecting Switch Pedals
for more.
1-2
Control Slider, Control Pedal
Control Slider, Control Pedal
on page 2-4 and
A Special Note About Switch Pedals
on page 3-6 for more information.
on page 3-6 for details.
on page 2-4
Connectors
The rear panel has a total of 8 connectors:
¥ Left and Right audio jacks accept standard 1/4-inch mono plugs connected to your
stereo audio system. (See
mono output.)
¥ Headphone jack accepts a standard 1/4-inch stereo plug.
¥ MIDI In and Out jacks for connecting to external sound modules or a computer.
¥ Control pedal jack for connecting to a continuous-control pedal.
¥ Switch pedals jack for connecting to a single or dual piano-pedal unit.
¥ DC power jack for receiving 12V DC power from the supplied power adapter.
Connecting to and using all of these connectors is described thoroughly in the
following sections.
Modes
The Stage Piano operates in one of two fundamental
Changing to Mono Output
Introducing the Stage Piano
Connectors
on page 2-5 for how to obtain a
modes
.
When in
stand-alone performance instrument. To change sounds, just press one of the 16 sound
select buttons. The entire keyboard will always play the sound named on the sound
select button. See Chapter 3 for more on Internal Voices mode.
When in
with a built-in sound module. The keyboard can be split into 2 sections or
going to a different MIDI channel. Up to 32 different MIDI setups can be deÞned and
stored in the built-in nonvolatile memory. You can quickly select these setups with the
16 sound/setup select buttons. In MIDI Setups mode, any sound (or none at all) can be
associated with each setup. See Chapter 4 for details about MIDI Setups mode.
Internal Voices
MIDI Setups
mode, the Stage Piano is an easy to understand and operate,
mode, the Stage Piano becomes a sophisticated MIDI controller
How to Use This Book
This
Stage Piano UserÕs Guide
you know electronic instruments and MIDI already and you know pretty much what
you want to do with your Stage Piano, at least read
need some more help on using the Stage PianoÕs many features, you should also read
all of Chapters 3 and 4. Chapters 5 and 6 give more information on global functions
and describe some typical applications. The remaining chapters provide
troubleshooting and reference material that can be referred to when needed. Finally,
donÕt underestimate the index. WeÕve tried to think of every word and topic you may
need quick access toÑitÕs the next best thing to a search engine!
Also, donÕt forget to check our web site for any late-breaking information on the Stage
Piano and other Kurzweil products:
http://www.youngchang.com/kurzweil
Above all, have fun, and make lots of great music with your Stage Piano!
zones
, each
is designed to help you get up and running quickly. If
Quick Start
on page 2-1. If you
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
This chapter will help you hook up your Stage Piano and learn its basic functions.
Unpacking the Instrument
The box that your Stage Piano ships in contains the following:
¥ The Stage Piano
¥ AC Adapter (12V DC, 0.5A)
¥ Single switch pedal
¥ Four adhesive-backed rubber feet
¥ This manual
¥ Warranty card
Be sure to keep the box and packing materials, at least during the warranty period, in
case you need to ship the unit for any reason.
Quick Start
We recommend that you read through this whole chapter at some point. However, if
you want to start exploring your new instrument right away, follow these steps:
1. Carefully remove all the contents of the box.
2. Set the Stage Piano on a keyboard stand or table. For optimum stability,
particularly of the 88-key model, make sure the ends are supported, not just the
middle.
3. Turn the power switch (at the rear of the unit) off then plug the power adapter
into the unit and into the wall. If youÕre not in the USA, check that the linevoltage rating of the adapter matches line voltage in your area.
4. Plug a pair of headphones into the Phones jack on the back of the unitÑor
connect the Left and Right audio outputs to your audio system or mixer. The
outputs are unbalanced
inputs to your audio system.
5. Plug the included switch pedal into the rear panel jack marked Switch Pedals.
6. Turn the power switch to the On position. The display and all of the LEDs
should light brießy, then the Internal Voices and Grand Piano LEDs should
light.
7. Play away. Use the Volume/Controller slider or your audio systemÕs volume
control to vary the volume. Press a sound/setup select button once to hear the
red sound; twice to hear the green. See
Buttons
on page 2-11 if you donÕt understand about red and green sounds.
Read on for more details about each of these steps.
line-level
(approximately 1V), so use the line or aux
Sound and Setup Select
Getting Started
Playing the Demo
Playing the Demo
To play the demonstration song, press the left-most two buttons (
MIDI Prog Change
and effects. The unit must be in
this to work. The demo can be stopped before it is complete by pressing any button.
NOTE
: MIDI signals from the demo song will not be sent.
) at the same time. YouÕll hear a short demonstration of the sounds
Placement and Support
The Stage Piano is designed to be used on a keyboard stand or on a ßat table. For
tables, we recommend attaching the included rubber feet to the bottom to avoid
scratching the table when moving the unit. Refer to Figure 2-1 for the best places to
attach the feet.
Internal/Setup
Play
mode (all LEDs to the left of the display off) for
and
Figure 2-1 Placement of Rubber Feet
The Stage Piano will feel most stable when supported along its entire length,
especially at both ends. Place it on a hard ßat surface to keep it from rocking. If
desired, it can be tilted without affecting the feel of the keyboard.
The Rear Panel
Here are descriptions of the rear-panel connectors, as illustrated in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Stage Piano Rear Panel
2-2
Power Switch
Press the white dot to turn the Stage Piano on or the blank area to turn it off. If it will
be off for a long period of time, unplug the power adapter from the wall. The Stage
PianoÕs hi-tech EEPROM memory is like a computerÕs hard drive and needs no power
or battery to retain information. So there is no advantage in leaving the power on.
Power Jack
Plug the cord from the included power adapter into this jack. Try to always use the
adapter supplied with the unit. However, if it should become lost or forgotten, refer to
SpeciÞcations
Getting Started
The Rear Panel
on page 8-8 for information about possible substitutes.
To help prevent the power cord from being pulled out accidentally, a
mounted near the power jack. To use, just wrap a 3/4 loop around it as illustrated.
Figure 2-3 Power Cord Retainer
Audio Jacks
The left and right audio jacks are used to connect to your audio system. See
to Your Audio System
Phones Jack
Plug your headphones in here. YouÕll need a Ò1/4 -inch to-1/8-inchÓ (or
Òphone-to-miniÓ) adapter plug when using headphones that have a mini plug. See
Connecting Headphones
12VDC
0.5A
SP88
on page 2-5 for connection details.
on page 2-6 for additional information.
cord retainer
Connecting
is
Switch Pedal Jack
Use this jack to plug in the single piano pedal that came with your Stage Piano. For
this pedal to work properly, it must be plugged in
Special Note About Switch Pedals
dual pedals.
Control Pedal Jack
You can plug a
Connecting a Control Pedal on page 2-4 for details.
control pedal
before
power is turned on. See
on page 2-4 for info about using aftermarket single or
in here but be careful, not every kind will work well. See
A
2-3
Getting Started
The Rear Panel
MIDI Ports
Use the MIDI Out port to connect to an external sound module like a Kurzweil
K2600R. Use the MIDI In port to connect to a computer for use in sequencer
applications. See page 2-6 through page 2-10 for more possibilities.
Connecting Switch Pedals
The included single switch pedal will, by default, act like a piano damper pedal and
will control sustain. Of course this can be changed by programming as described in
Chapters 3 and 4.
The jack will also accept a dual switch pedal having a single stereo plug which is
available separately (Kurzweil KFP-2M). The plug should be wired so that the left
pedal connects to the ring contact and the right pedal to the tip contact. ItÕs also
possible to use two single pedals. First buy a 1/4-inch stereo-to-dual-mono Y adapter.
This will have two mono 1/4-inch phone jacks and a stereo 1/4-inch plug.
Combinations of adapters can be used if that exact item is not available. Then plug the
pedal you wish to use for sustain into the left jack and your sostenuto pedal into the
right jack. Note that the ÒleftÓ pedal goes into the right jack and vice-versaÑone of
those confusing facts of life.
By default, the right pedal will control sustain as before and the left pedal will control
the sostenuto function. If youÕre not familiar with traditional piano technique, the
sostenuto (center) pedal on a grand piano allows one to hold chords in the bass while
continuing to play the melody without the latter notes sustaining. Any keys that are
down when you depress the pedal will sustain when you let go of the keys, but new
notes played afterward will not be sustained. Releasing the pedal puts things back to
normal. Of course it too can be programmed to do other functions as well.
A Special Note About Switch Pedals
If you choose to use aftermarket switch pedals, be aware that there are two kinds:
normally-open (like the included one) and normally-closed. Much Japanese
equipment uses the latter type. The Stage Piano will automatically adapt to either
typeÑif it is plugged in before the power is turned on; just donÕt step on it until the
power-up sequence is complete. If you Þnd that your pedal has become schizoid,
simply turn power off for a couple of seconds then back on and it will adapt.
CAUTION: Be sure not to step on the switch pedals when powering up your Stage Piano!
Connecting a Control Pedal
A control pedal can be very useful for controlling volume, vibrato, or other effect by
foot. The Kurzweil CC-1 control pedal will plug in directly and work perfectly but it is
also possible to use aftermarket ÒcontrolÓ pedals designed for synthesizers. A volume
pedal may or may not be satisfactory depending on how it is constructed. See Control
Pedal Problems on page 7-4 for pedal speciÞcations or if you are having trouble with
your control pedal.
2-4
Connecting to Your Audio System
The Audio Output jacks are professional 1/4-inch ÒphoneÓ jacks so if you are
connecting to an audio system with ÒRCAÓ jacks, you will need two Òphone plug-toRCA plugÓ adapter cables. Remember: always lower the volume of your audio
system when changing audio connectionsÑor better yet, turn the power off!
CAUTION: Be sure to lower the volume of your audio system or switch it off when changing
audio connections!
The source impedance of the audio output jacks is 1000 ohms, so they can drive
relatively long cables if needed. If connecting to a mixer, use a high-impedance,
unbalanced line input. If using a keyboard ampliÞer, its normal input should be Þne. If
using a home stereo system, inputs marked Aux should work well but Tuner and CD
inputs are generally OK. A guitar ampliÞer may work if it has Line or Aux inputs.
Avoid using a Guitar input though, it will likely be way too noisy and may distort
your sound.
Changing to Mono Output
By default, the Stage Piano produces stereo audio signals. In cases requiring a mono
signal, use the following procedure to change the outputs to mono:
1. Make sure you are starting from Internal Voices Play mode. This is the default
right after power on. Only the Internal Voices LED and one of the sound LEDs
will be on.
Getting Started
Connecting to Your Audio System
2. Press the Play/Edit button once.
3. Press the Col Select (Column Select) button twice. Both of the parameter-
column LEDs should be off after doing so. (See The Parameter
Display on page 2-12 if you donÕt know what we mean by Òparameter-column
LEDs.Ó)
4. The top parameter-row LED should be blinking and the display should show
sssstttteeee (stereo) or mmmmoooonnnn (mono). If not, press Row Select repeatedly until this
is achieved.
5. To change the selection, press the Up arrow button or the Down arrow button.
6. If you would like for this change to be remembered next time power is turned
on, press the Store button twice. Otherwise it will revert to the previous setting
next time power is turned on.
7. Press Play/Edit to return to Play mode.
The above sequence may seem complicated, but after reading Chapter 3 it will seem
quite simple and logical. When in mono mode, the left and right jacks produce the
same signal.
2-5
Getting Started
Connecting Headphones
Connecting Headphones
The Phones jack is designed to drive 100 ohm or greater headphones. Lower
impedance is safe too but the volume level can be reduced. You can also use a stereo Y
adapter and connect two headphones at the same time if they are 100 ohms or greater.
You can use headphones and an audio system at the same time; plugging in the
phones does not affect the line outputs at all. Note that if the instrument is switched to
mono mode as described above, the phones signal will also be mono, that is, the same
signal is heard from left and right.
The signal at the phones jack is just as high a quality as that at the line output jacks
described above. So if you prefer to use a single stereo cable to your audio system and
do not intend to use headphones, you can use the headphones output to drive your
audio system.
Connecting MIDI
The Stage Piano is a great live performance instrument all by itself but you can expand
its capabilities almost endlessly by using its MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital
Interface) connectors.
Basic MIDI Hookup
The simplest application of MIDI is to connect and control an external sound module
for more sounds, more polyphony, and more timbre control than the internal sound
module offers. The drawing below shows how simple this really is to do.
2-6
Intemal Sound
MIDI Program
MIDI Bank Sel Lo
MIDI Bank Sel Hi
MIDI Channel
Destination
Intemal Effect
Key Range Lo
Key Range Hi
Transpose
Velocity Curve
Global
Local
Reverb Wet / Dry
Stereo
Chorus Wet / Dry
A Ribbon
Touch
Hold or Center
B Ribbon Up
Effect
Hold or Zero
B Ribbon Down
MIDI In
Hold or Zero
Control Slider
Set Chg Chan
Control Pedal
Switch Pedal R
Tune
Switch Pedal L
75 to 79 - Sound Control 6 to 10
70 - Sound Variation
80 tp 83 - General Control 5 to 8
71 - Timbre Control
84 - Portamento Control
72 - Release Time
85 to 90 - Undefined
73 - Attack Time
91 - Reverb Depth 96 - Data Increment
74 - Brightness
Internal Voices
MIDI Setups
Sound / Setup Select
Grand Pno 1
Grand Pno 2
12345
Trem Dig EP
St Hard EP
17
18
97 - Data Decrement
92 - Effects 2 Depth
98 - Non-Reg Parm LSB
93 - Chorus Depth
99 - Non-Reg Parm MSB
94 - Effects 4 Depth
100 - Registered Parm LSB
95 - Effects 5 Depth
101 - Registered Parm MSB
Stage Pno 1
Stage Pno 2 Sustain Pno
1
3
2
4
Digital EP
Dig EP & Str Pad
19
20
LR
Bright Pno Piano & Str 1
Tack Piano Bright E Grand
Classic EP
Dyno EP
Piano & Str 2 Tite E Grand
Warm E Grand Dig E Grand
Hard Dyno EP
Ld/Dmp
Yes
5
7
9
11
13
15
6
8
10
12
14
16
Ballad Org 1
Rock Org 1
Perc Org
Fast Str 1
St Slo Str Pad
Touch Str
Ballad Org 2
Rock Org 2
Org & Piano
Fast Str 2
Slow Dig Pad
St Slo Strings
09876
+/-NoCancel
Enter
21
23
25
27
29
31
22
24
26
28
30
32
Effects:
102 to 119 - Undefined 0 - None
5 - Hall & Chorus
120 to 127 - Channel Mode Set
1 - Room & Chorus
6 - Bright Hall & Chorus
128 - Send as Pitch Bend
2 - Bright Room & Chorus
7 - Large Hall & Chorus
129 - Send as Pressure
4 - Bright Stage & Chorus
8 - Large Bright Hall & Chorus
101 - Registered Parm MSB 4 - Foot Controller
9 - Deep Space
RL
SP88
Built-In Effects
Award Winning Soungs
Flexible MIDI Controller
Stage Piano
MIXER
AB
MIDI
Out
Volume / Controller
MIDI
In
ParameterMode Select / Param Edit
Panic
Internal/Steup Row Select
LR
Zone
Play
MIDI Prog Chg
Edit
Store
Destinations:
10 - Pan
16 to 19 - Gennral Control 1 to 4
65 - Portamento Switch
0 - Bank Select MSB
5 - Portamento Time
11 - Expression
20 to 31 - Undefined
66 - Sostenuto Pedal
1 - Modulation Wheel
6 - Data Entry MSB
12 - Effect Control 1
32 - Bank Select LSB
67 - Soft Peal
2 - Breath Controller
7 - Volume
13 - Effect Control 2
33 to 63 - LSB for 1 to 31
68 - Legato Switch
3 - Undefined
8 - Balance
14 to 15 - Undefined
64 - Sustain Pedal 69 - Hold Pedal
4 - Foot Controller 9 - Undefined
Figure 2-4 MIDI Connections to External Module
The external sound module can be almost anything: a K2000R, K2500R, K2600R,
Kurzweil MicroPiano, and a world of other possibilities from alternative
manufacturers. It could be another keyboard synthesizer or large digital piano as well,
in fact nearly anything with a MIDI In connection.
With this simple setup you may be able to play up to 3 sounds at once; one from the
Stage PianoÕs sounds and 2 from the external module, if it is multitimbral. The external
module can make use of more of the Stage PianoÕs MIDI controls as well such as the
A Ribbon, lower B ribbon, and control pedal. MIDI Setups mode, which is covered in
Chapter 4, is used to control a setup like this.
Connecting More Sound Modules
With MIDI, youÕre not limited to just one add-on sound module; you could connect 2,
3, or even more using the basic method illustrated below. Although your Stage Piano
will be able to play independent sounds on only 1 multitimbral or 2 monotimbral
modules at once, you can address up to 16 different external sounds using MIDI
Setups, all from your Stage PianoÕs front panel!
Getting Started
Connecting MIDI
In Thru
In
Thru
Module A Module B Module C
Out
Sound / Setup Select
ParameterMode Select / Param Edit
Global
Grand Pno 1
Stage Pno 1
Bright Pno Piano & Str 1
Tack Piano Bright E Grand
Classic EP
Stage Pno 2 Sustain Pno
Piano & Str 2 Tite E Grand
Grand Pno 2
12345
1
3
5
2
4
6
Trem Dig EP
Ballad Org 1
Rock Org 1
Digital EP
Ballad Org 2
Rock Org 2
Dig EP & Str Pad
St Hard EP
17
19
21
23
18
20
22
24
97 - Data Decrement
102 to 119 - Undefined 0 - None
98 - Non-Reg Parm LSB
120 to 127 - Channel Mode Set
99 - Non-Reg Parm MSB
128 - Send as Pitch Bend
100 - Registered Parm LSB
129 - Send as Pressure
101 - Registered Parm MSB
101 - Registered Parm MSB 4 - Foot Controller
Dyno EP
Warm E Grand Dig E Grand
Hard Dyno EP
Ld/Dmp
Yes
7
9
11
13
15
8
10
12
14
16
Perc Org
Fast Str 1
St Slo Str Pad
Touch Str
Org & Piano
Fast Str 2
Slow Dig Pad
St Slo Strings
09876
+/-NoCancel
Enter
25
27
29
31
26
28
30
32
Effects:
5 - Hall & Chorus
1 - Room & Chorus
6 - Bright Hall & Chorus
2 - Bright Room & Chorus
7 - Large Hall & Chorus
4 - Bright Stage & Chorus
8 - Large Bright Hall & Chorus
9 - Deep Space
AB
Panic
Local
Reverb Wet / Dry
Intemal Sound
Internal Voices
Stereo
Chorus Wet / Dry
Volume / Controller
Destinations:
0 - Bank Select MSB
1 - Modulation Wheel
2 - Breath Controller
3 - Undefined
4 - Foot Controller 9 - Undefined
MIDI Program
A Ribbon
MIDI Bank Sel Lo
Touch
Hold or Center
MIDI Bank Sel Hi
Internal/Steup Row Select
B Ribbon Up
MIDI Channel
Effect
Hold or Zero
Destination
LR
B Ribbon Down
Zone
MIDI In
Intemal Effect
Hold or Zero
Control Slider
Key Range Lo
Set Chg Chan
MIDI Setups
Control Pedal
Key Range Hi
Play
MIDI Prog Chg
Transpose
Switch Pedal R
Edit
Store
Tune
Velocity Curve
Switch Pedal L
10 - Pan
16 to 19 - Gennral Control 1 to 4
65 - Portamento Switch
75 to 79 - Sound Control 6 to 10
92 - Effects 2 Depth
70 - Sound Variation
5 - Portamento Time
20 to 31 - Undefined
66 - Sostenuto Pedal
80 tp 83 - General Control 5 to 8
93 - Chorus Depth
71 - Timbre Control
6 - Data Entry MSB
11 - Expression
32 - Bank Select LSB
67 - Soft Peal
84 - Portamento Control
94 - Effects 4 Depth
72 - Release Time
7 - Volume
12 - Effect Control 1
33 to 63 - LSB for 1 to 31
68 - Legato Switch
85 to 90 - Undefined
95 - Effects 5 Depth
73 - Attack Time
8 - Balance
13 - Effect Control 2
64 - Sustain Pedal 69 - Hold Pedal
91 - Reverb Depth 96 - Data Increment
74 - Brightness
14 to 15 - Undefined
Figure 2-5 MIDI Connections to Additional Modules
In
Thru
SP88
Built-In Effects
Award Winning Soungs
Flexible MIDI Controller
Stage Piano
2-7
Getting Started
Connecting MIDI
Connecting to a Computer Sequencer
If you have a computer with a MIDI interface and MIDI sequencing software, your
Stage Piano can become an integral part of a home MIDI recording studio. The basic
connection pattern is shown below.
Computer
Sound Card
MIDI Audio
Out In
Mixer
AB
In Out R
Panic
Volume / Controller
Internal/Steup Row Select
LR
Zone
Play
MIDI Prog Chg
Edit
Store
Destinations:
0 - Bank Select MSB
5 - Portamento Time
10 - Pan
16 to 19 - Gennral Control 1 to 4
11 - Expression
1 - Modulation Wheel
6 - Data Entry MSB
20 to 31 - Undefined
12 - Effect Control 1
2 - Breath Controller
7 - Volume
32 - Bank Select LSB
13 - Effect Control 2
3 - Undefined
8 - Balance
33 to 63 - LSB for 1 to 31
14 to 15 - Undefined
4 - Foot Controller 9 - Undefined
64 - Sustain Pedal 69 - Hold Pedal
Sound / Setup Select
ParameterMode Select / Param Edit
Global
Grand Pno 1
Stage Pno 1
Bright Pno Piano & Str 1
Tack Piano Bright E Grand
Stage Pno 2 Sustain Pno
Piano & Str 2 Tite E Grand
Warm E Grand Dig E Grand
Grand Pno 2
Local
Reverb Wet / Dry
Intemal Sound
Internal Voices
12345
Stereo
Chorus Wet / Dry
MIDI Program
A Ribbon
MIDI Bank Sel Lo
Touch
Hold or Center
MIDI Bank Sel Hi
B Ribbon Up
MIDI Channel
Effect
Hold or Zero
Destination
B Ribbon Down
MIDI In
Intemal Effect
Hold or Zero
Control Slider
Key Range Lo
Set Chg Chan
MIDI Setups
Control Pedal
Key Range Hi
Transpose
Switch Pedal R
Tune
Velocity Curve
Switch Pedal L
70 - Sound Variation
65 - Portamento Switch
75 to 79 - Sound Control 6 to 10
71 - Timbre Control
66 - Sostenuto Pedal
80 tp 83 - General Control 5 to 8
72 - Release Time
67 - Soft Peal
84 - Portamento Control
73 - Attack Time
68 - Legato Switch
85 to 90 - Undefined
74 - Brightness
91 - Reverb Depth 96 - Data Increment
Ld/Dmp
1
3
5
7
9
11
2
4
6
8
10
12
Trem Dig EP
Ballad Org 1
Rock Org 1
Digital EP
Perc Org
Fast Str 1
Ballad Org 2
Rock Org 2
Dig EP & Str Pad
Org & Piano
Fast Str 2
St Hard EP
09876
+/-NoCancel
17
19
21
23
25
27
18
20
22
24
26
28
Effects:
97 - Data Decrement
92 - Effects 2 Depth
102 to 119 - Undefined 0 - None
98 - Non-Reg Parm LSB
93 - Chorus Depth
120 to 127 - Channel Mode Set
1 - Room & Chorus
99 - Non-Reg Parm MSB
94 - Effects 4 Depth
128 - Send as Pitch Bend
2 - Bright Room & Chorus
100 - Registered Parm LSB
95 - Effects 5 Depth
129 - Send as Pressure
4 - Bright Stage & Chorus
101 - Registered Parm MSB
101 - Registered Parm MSB 4 - Foot Controller
L
Classic EP
Dyno EP
Hard Dyno EP
Yes
13
15
14
16
St Slo Str Pad
Touch Str
Slow Dig Pad
St Slo Strings
Enter
29
31
30
32
5 - Hall & Chorus
6 - Bright Hall & Chorus
7 - Large Hall & Chorus
8 - Large Bright Hall & Chorus
9 - Deep Space
SP88
Built-In Effects
Award Winning Soungs
Flexible MIDI Controller
Stage Piano
Figure 2-6 MIDI Connections: Computer and Sound Card
The cable from the Stage PianoÕs MIDI Out to the ComputerÕs MIDI In allows the
sequencing software to ÒhearÓ and record what you are playing. Likewise the cable
from the computerÕs MIDI Out to the Stage PianoÕs MIDI In allows the computer to
ÒplayÓ the sounds of your Stage Piano.
NOTE: Depending on the sound card or MIDI interface in your computer, you may need to
buy a special cable to make MIDI connections. See the manual that came with your computer
or sound card.
When using a sequencer, you need to make two important conÞguration settings to
avoid doubled notes when you are playing. First, the Local parameter (one of the
global parameters) should be set to a value of Off. This disconnects the internal path
from the keyboard (and other controls) to the sounds. Also you should be sure that
MIDI In (another global parameter) is set to Normal (nnnnrrrrmmmm) to avoid creating a MIDI
loop. If youÕre just starting out, that shouldnÕt be a problem because nnnnrrrrmmmm is the
default setting. See page Local Control Off and Patch Thru On on page 6-3 for
information about changing the values of the Local and MIDI In parameters.
2-8
Second, the sequencer should be set to Through mode which means that it passes on
what it hears at the computerÕs MIDI input to the computer Õs MIDI output. From
there the MIDI signal goes to the Stage PianoÕs MIDI input where it will activate the
sounds. If the sequencer is not in Through mode, you wonÕt hear anything as you play
the Stage Piano.
Getting Started
Connecting MIDI
NOTE: Different sequencer applications use different terms for what weÕre calling Through
mode. For example, the sequencer may have a Patch Thru or Soft Thru parameter, which you
should set to On in this case.
If you want to use an external sound module with your Stage Piano and a sequencer, it
should be connected into the loop before the Stage Piano, as illustrated below:
Computer
Sound Card
MIDI Audio
AB
MIDI
Out In
In
In
Out
Panic
Volume / Controller
Internal/Steup Row Select
LR
Zone
Play
MIDI Prog Chg
Edit
Store
Destinations:
10 - Pan
16 to 19 - Gennral Control 1 to 4
0 - Bank Select MSB
5 - Portamento Time
20 to 31 - Undefined
1 - Modulation Wheel
6 - Data Entry MSB
11 - Expression
32 - Bank Select LSB
2 - Breath Controller
7 - Volume
12 - Effect Control 1
33 to 63 - LSB for 1 to 31
3 - Undefined
8 - Balance
13 - Effect Control 2
64 - Sustain Pedal 69 - Hold Pedal
4 - Foot Controller 9 - Undefined
14 to 15 - Undefined
Sound / Setup Select
ParameterMode Select / Param Edit
Global
Grand Pno 1
Stage Pno 1
Bright Pno Piano & Str 1
Stage Pno 2 Sustain Pno
Grand Pno 2
Local
Reverb Wet / Dry
Intemal Sound
Internal Voices
12345
Stereo
Chorus Wet / Dry
MIDI Program
A Ribbon
MIDI Bank Sel Lo
Touch
Hold or Center
MIDI Bank Sel Hi
1
3
5
2
4
6
B Ribbon Up
MIDI Channel
Effect
Hold or Zero
Destination
Trem Dig EP
Rock Org 1
Digital EP
Rock Org 2
Dig EP & Str Pad
St Hard EP
B Ribbon Down
MIDI In
Intemal Effect
Hold or Zero
Control Slider
Key Range Lo
Set Chg Chan
MIDI Setups
Control Pedal
Key Range Hi
17
19
Switch Pedal R
Switch Pedal L
Tune
75 to 79 - Sound Control 6 to 10
80 tp 83 - General Control 5 to 8
84 - Portamento Control
85 to 90 - Undefined
91 - Reverb Depth 96 - Data Increment
21
18
20
22
97 - Data Decrement
92 - Effects 2 Depth
102 to 119 - Undefined 0 - None
98 - Non-Reg Parm LSB
93 - Chorus Depth
120 to 127 - Channel Mode Set
99 - Non-Reg Parm MSB
94 - Effects 4 Depth
128 - Send as Pitch Bend
100 - Registered Parm LSB
95 - Effects 5 Depth
129 - Send as Pressure
101 - Registered Parm MSB
101 - Registered Parm MSB 4 - Foot Controller
Transpose
Velocity Curve
65 - Portamento Switch
70 - Sound Variation
66 - Sostenuto Pedal
71 - Timbre Control
67 - Soft Peal
72 - Release Time
68 - Legato Switch
73 - Attack Time
74 - Brightness
Thru
Module B
Tack Piano Bright E Grand
Classic EP
Dyno EP
Piano & Str 2 Tite E Grand
Warm E Grand Dig E Grand
Hard Dyno EP
Ld/Dmp
Yes
7
9
11
13
15
8
10
12
14
16
Ballad Org 1
Perc Org
Fast Str 1
St Slo Str Pad
Touch Str
Ballad Org 2
Org & Piano
Fast Str 2
Slow Dig Pad
St Slo Strings
09876
+/-NoCancel
Enter
23
25
27
29
31
24
26
28
30
32
Effects:
5 - Hall & Chorus
1 - Room & Chorus
6 - Bright Hall & Chorus
2 - Bright Room & Chorus
7 - Large Hall & Chorus
4 - Bright Stage & Chorus
8 - Large Bright Hall & Chorus
9 - Deep Space
SP88
Built-In Effects
Award Winning Soungs
Flexible MIDI Controller
Stage Piano
Figure 2-7 MIDI Connections: Computer and Sound Module
2-9
Getting Started
Connecting MIDI
Full System
Even more complex setups are possible. Below is just one possibility using a Kurzweil
ExpressionMate MIDI processor and K2600R to provide unprecedented expressive
control over a vast palette of sounds.
Computer
Sound Card
MIDI Audio
Out In
Sound Module
In Thru
MIDI
Processor
xpressionEate
M
Out
In
AB
In Out
Panic
Volume / Controller
Internal/Steup Row Select
LR
MIDI Prog Chg
Store
Destinations:
5 - Portamento Time
10 - Pan
16 to 19 - Gennral Control 1 to 4
0 - Bank Select MSB
6 - Data Entry MSB
1 - Modulation Wheel
20 to 31 - Undefined
11 - Expression
2 - Breath Controller
7 - Volume
32 - Bank Select LSB
12 - Effect Control 1
3 - Undefined
8 - Balance
33 to 63 - LSB for 1 to 31
13 - Effect Control 2
64 - Sustain Pedal 69 - Hold Pedal
4 - Foot Controller 9 - Undefined
14 to 15 - Undefined
Sound / Setup Select
ParameterMode Select / Param Edit
Global
Grand Pno 1
Stage Pno 1
Bright Pno Piano & Str 1
Tack Piano Bright E Grand
Classic EP
Dyno EP
Stage Pno 2 Sustain Pno
Piano & Str 2 Tite E Grand
Warm E Grand Dig E Grand
Hard Dyno EP
Grand Pno 2
Local
Reverb Wet / Dry
Intemal Sound
Internal Voices
12345
Ld/Dmp
Digital EP
Dig EP & Str Pad
3
4
19
20
5
7
6
8
Ballad Org 1
Rock Org 1
Ballad Org 2
Rock Org 2
21
23
22
24
102 to 119 - Undefined 0 - None
120 to 127 - Channel Mode Set
128 - Send as Pitch Bend
129 - Send as Pressure
101 - Registered Parm MSB 4 - Foot Controller
Yes
9
11
13
15
10
12
14
16
Perc Org
Fast Str 1
St Slo Str Pad
Touch Str
Org & Piano
Fast Str 2
Slow Dig Pad
St Slo Strings
09876
+/-NoCancel
Enter
25
27
29
31
26
28
30
32
Effects:
5 - Hall & Chorus
1 - Room & Chorus
6 - Bright Hall & Chorus
2 - Bright Room & Chorus
7 - Large Hall & Chorus
4 - Bright Stage & Chorus
8 - Large Bright Hall & Chorus
9 - Deep Space
Stereo
Chorus Wet / Dry
MIDI Program
A Ribbon
MIDI Bank Sel Lo
Touch
Hold or Center
MIDI Bank Sel Hi
1
2
B Ribbon Up
MIDI Channel
Effect
Hold or Zero
Destination
Trem Dig EP
St Hard EP
B Ribbon Down
Zone
MIDI In
Intemal Effect
Hold or Zero
Control Slider
Key Range Lo
Set Chg Chan
MIDI Setups
Control Pedal
Key Range Hi
Play
Edit
17
Transpose
Switch Pedal R
Tune
18
Velocity Curve
Switch Pedal L
70 - Sound Variation
65 - Portamento Switch
97 - Data Decrement
75 to 79 - Sound Control 6 to 10
92 - Effects 2 Depth
71 - Timbre Control
66 - Sostenuto Pedal
98 - Non-Reg Parm LSB
80 tp 83 - General Control 5 to 8
93 - Chorus Depth
72 - Release Time
67 - Soft Peal
99 - Non-Reg Parm MSB
84 - Portamento Control
94 - Effects 4 Depth
73 - Attack Time
68 - Legato Switch
100 - Registered Parm LSB
85 to 90 - Undefined
95 - Effects 5 Depth
74 - Brightness
101 - Registered Parm MSB
91 - Reverb Depth 96 - Data Increment
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Built-In Effects
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Flexible MIDI Controller
Stage Piano
Figure 2-8 MIDI Connections: Compute, Module, Processor
With this setup, note signals from the Stage Piano Þrst pass through the
ExpressionMate where they can be processed into additional zones, have automatic
arpeggiation added to them, or be processed in other ways as well. MIDI signals from
the Stage PianoÕs controllers are also modiÞed and combined with the
ExpressionMateÕs own unique controls. Note and control signals then travel to the
computer where they can be optionally recorded, then Þnally to the K2600R module
and the Stage PianoÕs internal sound module. As always when using with a computer
sequencer, set the Stage PianoÕs Local parameter to Off. See Example: The Kurzweil
ExpressionMate on page 6-6 for more about what this example system can do.
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The Front Panel
The Stage PianoÕs front panel is illustrated in detail below.
Getting Started
The Front Panel
Control
Slider Strip
Volume / Controller
Destinations:
0 - Bank Select MSB
5 - Portamento Time
1 - Modulation Wheel
6 - Data Entry MSB
2 - Breath Controller
7 - Volume
3 - Undefined
8 - Balance
4 - Foot Controller 9 - Undefined
Info
10 - Pan
11 - Expression
12 - Effect Control 1
13 - Effect Control 2
14 to 15 - Undefined
Buttons
Editing
Panic
Internal/Steup Row Select
LR
MIDI Prog Chg
Store
16 to 19 - Gennral Control 1 to 4
20 to 31 - Undefined
32 - Bank Select LSB
33 to 63 - LSB for 1 to 31
64 - Sustain Pedal 69 - Hold Pedal
Parameter
Display
Zone
Play
Edit
65 - Portamento Switch
66 - Sostenuto Pedal
67 - Soft Peal
68 - Legato Switch
Mode
LEDs
ParameterMode Select / Param Edit
MIDI Bank Sel Lo
MIDI Bank Sel Hi
Intemal Sound
MIDI Program
MIDI Channel
Destination
Intemal Effect
Key Range Lo
Key Range Hi
Velocity Curve
Transpose
Reverb Wet / Dry
Chorus Wet / Dry
A Ribbon
Hold or Center
B Ribbon Up
Hold or Zero
B Ribbon Down
Hold or Zero
Control Slider
Control Pedal
Switch Pedal R
Switch Pedal L
70 - Sound Variation
71 - Timbre Control
72 - Release Time
73 - Attack Time
74 - Brightness
Global
Local
Stereo
Touch
Effect
MIDI In
Set Chg Chan
Tune
75 to 79 - Sound Control 6 to 10
80 tp 83 - General Control 5 to 8
84 - Portamento Control
85 to 90 - Undefined
91 - Reverb Depth 96 - Data Increment
Figure 2-9 Stage Piano Front Panel
Sound and Setup Select Buttons
To the right of the display are the 16 sound and setup select buttons. When in Internal
Voices mode (indicated by the LED over the display being on), each button can select
the two sounds named in the label above the button. Press a button the Þrst time, itÕll
glow red, and youÕll get the ÒredÓ sound (the sound thatÕs in the row that has a red
arrow pointing to it). Press the same button again; it will turn green, and youÕll get the
green sound. In this way you can very quickly select any of the Stage PianoÕs 32 builtin sounds (voices).
When in MIDI Setups mode (indicated by the LED under the display being on), these
same buttons allow you to select one of 32 possible MIDI Setups. For these, youÕll
want to use the numbers under the button; odd for red and even for green. Note that
the sound associated with each setup is programmable and may be different from the
sound named on the button.
Numeric Sound / Setup
Display
Sound / Setup Select
Grand Pno 1
Stage Pno 1
Bright Pno Piano & Str 1
Stage Pno 2 Sustain Pno
Grand Pno 2
Internal Voices
12345
1
3
2
4
Trem Dig EP
Rock Org 1
Digital EP
Rock Org 2
Dig EP & Str Pad
St Hard EP
MIDI Setups
92 - Effects 2 Depth
93 - Chorus Depth
94 - Effects 4 Depth
95 - Effects 5 Depth
17
18
97 - Data Decrement
98 - Non-Reg Parm LSB
99 - Non-Reg Parm MSB
100 - Registered Parm LSB
101 - Registered Parm MSB
19
21
20
22
102 to 119 - Undefined 0 - None
120 to 127 - Channel Mode Set
128 - Send as Pitch Bend
129 - Send as Pressure
101 - Registered Parm MSB 4 - Foot Controller
Select Buttons
Tack Piano Bright E Grand
Piano & Str 2 Tite E Grand
5
7
9
6
8
10
Ballad Org 1
Perc Org
Ballad Org 2
Org & Piano
09876
23
25
24
26
Effects:
1 - Room & Chorus
2 - Bright Room & Chorus
4 - Bright Stage & Chorus
Warm E Grand Dig E Grand
Ld/Dmp
11
12
Fast Str 1
Fast Str 2
+/-NoCancel
27
28
Classic EP
13
14
Touch Str
St Slo Strings
29
30
5 - Hall & Chorus
6 - Bright Hall & Chorus
7 - Large Hall & Chorus
8 - Large Bright Hall & Chorus
9 - Deep Space
Dyno EP
Hard Dyno EP
Yes
15
16
St Slo Str Pad
Slow Dig Pad
Enter
31
32
In Edit mode (indicated by some of the LEDs to the left of the display being on), the
sound or setup is frozen and these buttons serve a variety of data entry functions as
marked on the buttons themselves. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on their use with the
editors.
The Numeric Display
The numeric display is in the center of the panel and is better described as a 3character display because sometimes it will also display stylized letters. The display
shows 4 kinds of information depending on mode as follows:
1. In Internal Voices Play mode, it shows the current Sound Number, 1Ð32.
2. In MIDI Setups Play mode, it shows the current Setup Number, also 1Ð32.
3. In Edit mode, it shows the current parameter value, which may be a positive
number, a negative number, or a string of 3 characters depending on the
parameter.
4. Sometimes, regardless of mode, the display may show a message or even ask a
question.
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Getting Started
The Front Panel
Each character in the display also has a small dot at the bottom right. If these dots are
on, it means that the current setup has been edited but the change has not yet been
made permanent by storing it into memory.
Mode LEDs
The two fundamental modes of the Stage Piano are Internal Voices mode and MIDI
Setups mode. The mode LEDs above and below the display indicate which mode is
current. One of them will always be on. Internal Voices Play mode is always selected
when you Þrst turn your Stage Piano on.
Parameter Editing Buttons
The 4 parameter-editing buttons are to the left of the display; most of them have dual
markings. The top marking is active when in Play mode and the bottom marking
when in Edit mode. One exception is Row Select, whose single marking is for Edit
mode. The Play/Edit button is used to shift between Play mode and Edit mode.
The Parameter Display
Your Stage Piano has a total of 30 parameters, whose values determine sound selection,
effects, what the player controls do, keyboard split, and a host of other options. The
active parameter is indicated by 8 LEDs arranged around a list of the 30 parameter
names.
The 30 parameters are arranged into 3 columns. The two column-designator LEDs
identify the active column as follows:
Left column LED on Left parameter column is active
Right column LED on Center parameter column is active
Both column LEDs off Right (global) parameter column is active
Each column of parameters has 6 rows of (usually) two paired parameters each.
Each column of parameters consists of 6 rows, with two parameters for each row
(except for the Effect parameter). There is a row-designator LED for each pair. If the
row LED is on continuously, the upper parameter of the pair is active. If the row LED
is blinking, then the lower parameter of the pair is active. The LED for the Efect
parameter (left column, 4th row) always lights continuously when the Effect
parameter is selected.
Use the Col Select and Row Select buttons to navigate to the parameter that you want
to view or edit.
The Info Strip
This long strip below all of the buttons, LEDs, and display contains useful reference
information. Most of the strip tells what each of the 128 possible MIDI destination
numbers does. The remainder lists the 10 effects by number and name. Chapters 3
and 4 tell you how to use the information on the strip.
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