Introduction

Playing the Piano

RecorderATX3Music Screen

Owner’s Manual
Favorite Screen

Settings

AppendixThank you for purchasing this Kawai ANYTIMEX3 piano.
This owner’s manual contains important information regarding this instrument’s usage and operation.
Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONSWARNINGCAUTIONTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating andmaintenance (servicing) instructions in theleterature accompanying the product.

Examples of Picture Symbols
Denotes that care should be taken.
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped.
Denotes a prohibited operation.
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.
Denotes an operation that should be carried out.
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.

Read all the instructions before using the product.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong areprovided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from theapparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tablespecified by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms orwhen unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has beendamaged in any way, such as power-supply cord orplug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONSAVERTISSEMENTCAUTION

POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUESD’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION,PROTEGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA
PLUIE OU DE L’HUMIDITE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE- NE PAS OUVRIR.

POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE DEMONTEZ PAS LE COUVERCLE(OU L’ARRIERE). A L’INTERIEUR, AUCUNE PARTIE N’EST REPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
POUR LA MAINTENANCE, ADRESSEZ-VOUS A DU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
Le symbole de l’éclair avec une pointe de flèche à
l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral met en garde
l’utilisateur contre la présence de tension
dangereuse, non isolée, à l’intérieur de l’appareil,
dont l’amplitude peut être suffisante pour induire un
risque d’électrocution d’une personne.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangleéquilatéral alerte l’utilisateur de la présence de règles
d’utilisation et d’entretien importantes dans la noticequi accompagne l’appareil.

Exemples de symboles graphiques
Indique que des précautions doivent être prises.
L’exemple indique à l’utilisateur qu’il doit faire attention à ne pas se faire coincer les doigts.
Indique une manipulation interdite.
L’exemple indique que le démontage de l’appareil est interdit.
Indique qu’une manipulation doit être effectuée.
L’exemple indique à l’utilisateur qu’il doit débrancher le câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.

AVERTISSEMENT

Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner
la mort, ou de graves lésions, si l’appareiln’est pas manipulé correctement.
L’introduction d’eau, d’aiguilles ou d’épingles àcheveux, peut provoquer une panne ou uncourt-circuit. Ce produit doit être mis à l’abri desécoulements ou projections d’eau. Ne jamais
placer sur le produit des objets contenant desliquides, tels que des vases ou autres récipients.

Faite attention de ne pas introduire un
produit étranger à l’intérieur
de l’appareil.

Ce produit n’est pas totalement déconnecté du circuit électrique
lorsqu’il est mis hors tension par le bouton d’arrêt. Si l’appareil
ne doit pas être utilisé pendant une longue période, débranchez
le câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.

Si vous ne le faisiez pas la foudre pourrait
provoquer un incendie.
Si vous ne le faisiez pas, la surchauffe del’appareil pourrait provoquer un incendie.

Il est recommandé de placer l’instrument à proximité de la prise de courant et de positionner le câble d’alimentation
secteur de sorte qu’il puisse être débranché rapidement en cas d’urgence, le courant électrique étant toujours
présent tant que la prise est branchée même si le bouton de mise en marche est en position Arrêt.

[Seuls les produits avec 3P fiche]
INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE
Ce produit doit être mis à la terre. En cas de défaillance matérielle ou de panne, la mise à la terre fournit un chemin de moindrerésistance au courant électrique afin de réduire le risque d’électrocution. Ce produit est équipé d’un câble avec un conducteur deprotection et une fiche de mise à la terre. La fiche doit être branchée dans une prise appropriée correctement installée et mise à laterre conformément à tous les codes et règlements locaux.
DANGER - La connexion incorrecte du conducteur de protection peut présenter un risque d’électrocution.
Consultez un électricien ou un réparateur qualifié si vous avez des doutes en ce qui concerne la mise à la terre du produit. Ne
modifiez pas la fiche fournie avec le produit – si elle n’est pas adaptée à la prise, faites installer une prise correcte par un électricien
qualifié.
Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner la détérioration,

pour l’appareil ou ses propriétés, si celui-ci
PRECAUTION oun’estdespasdommages,
manipulé correctement.

Description de la l'emplacement de la reference (Le cas échéant):
Anglais phrase: The nameplate label is located on the underside of the instruments, as indicated below.
Français phrase: La reference commerciale est inscrite sur une etiquette en dessous de votre instrument, conformement
a l’indication ci-dessous.
Votre piano doit être placé à un endroit tel que sa position n’altère pas sa propre ventilation. Gardez une
distance minimum de 5 cm autour de l’instrument pour une aération suffisante.

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following.

WARNING
The product should be connected toan AC outlet of the specified voltage.

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death orserious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
120V

230V

240V

● If you are going to use an AC power cord,
make sure that its has the correct plug shapeand conforms to the specified power voltage.
● Failure to do so may result in fire.

Use only the AC adaptor included withthis instrument to power the instrument.

● Do not use other AC adaptors to power this
instrument.
● Do not use the included AC adaptor or AC
power cord to power other equipment.

Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

The chair must be used properly (it must be
used only when playing the product).
● Do not play with it or stand on it.
● Only one person is allowed to sit on it.
● Do not sit on it when opening the lid.
● Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.

Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or yourfingers to be trapped, resulting in injury.

When using the headphones, do notlisten for long periods oftime at high volume levels.

Doing so may result in hearing problems.

Do not lean against the keyboard.

Doing so may cause the product to fall over,resulting in injury.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product.

Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.

When disconnecting the AC power cord's
plug, always hold the plugand pull it to remove it.

● Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage
the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or
short-circuit.

The product is not completely disconnected from thepower supply even when the power switch is turned
off. If the product will not be used for a long time,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

● Failure to do so may cause fire in case oflightning.
● Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.

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 toreplace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

It is a good practice to place the instrument near the AC outlet and to place the power cord plug in aposition that allows the plug to be disconnected easily in the event of an emergency. Electricity isalways charging while the plug is in the AC outlet even when the power switch is in the “OFF” position.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property if the productis handled incorrectly.

Do not use the product in the following areas.
● Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is
exposed to direct sunlight● Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater● Extremely cold areas, such as outside● Extremely humid areas● Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present● Areas where the product is exposed to excessive
vibrations

Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.
Use the product only in moderate climates (notin tropical climates).

When you close the fallboard,close it gently.

Closing it roughly may trap your fingers,
resulting in injury.

Before connecting cords, make surethat the power to this productand other devices is turned
OFF.

OFF

Failure to do so may cause breakdown of thisproduct and other devices.

Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.

Entry of water, needles or hair pins may resultin breakdown or short-circuit.
The product should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such asvases, should be placed on the product.

Do not drag the product on the floor.
Take care not to drop the product.

Please lift up the product when moving it.
Please note that the product is heavy and must
be carried by more than two persons.
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.

Do not place the product near electricalappliances such as TVs and radios.

● Doing so may cause the product to generate
noise.
● If the product generates noise, move theproduct sufficiently away from the electricalappliance or connect it to another AC outlet.

When connecting the AC power cordand other cords, take care
not to get them tangled.

Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.

Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.

● Doing so may result in discoloration or deformationof the product.
● When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth inlukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe theproduct.

Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.

● Doing so may cause the product to become
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown
or injury.

Do not place naked flame, such as lighted
candles on the product.

Doing so may cause the illumination to fall over,resulting in fire.

Ensure that the ventilation is not
impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspaper,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.

Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.

The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Ensure aminimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation.

The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:● The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
● Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.
● The product has been exposed to rain.
● The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
● The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Notice regarding electrostatic discharge (ESD)
If the instrument exhibits any malfunction due to electrostatic discharge (ESD), please turn the instrument off and then on again.
Please discharge all static electricity from you before using the external memories such as a USB memory device in order to avoid any damage on device.
Notes on Repair
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which
the product was purchased.
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and insert fully.
ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
An information on Disposal for users
If your product is marked with this recycling symbol it means that, at the end of its life, you must dispose of it separately by taking it to an
appropriate collection point.
You should not mix it with general household waste. Disposing of this product correctly will prevent potential negative effects on the environmentand human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
For further details, please contact your local authority.
(European Union only)

Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.)

IMPORTANTTHE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE :NEUTRALBROWN :LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the the ground od AC outlet on the wall.

FCC Information (U.S.A)
CAUTION : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity
Products :Model Number :Responsible Party Name :Address :Telephone

The nameplate label is located on
the underside of the instrument, as
indicated below.

Hybrid Upright Piano
ATX3
Kawai America Corporation
2055 East University Drive Rancho
Dominguez, CA 90220
310-631-1771

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NameplateThis applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.
About Bluetooth• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
• Frequency Band of Radio: 2400~2483.5 MHz Maximum Transmit Power: 2.5 mW (BLE), 4.5mW (A2DP)• Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Introduction
Part Names and Functions.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 10
Setting Up the Piano.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12
1. Basic Operation .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12
2. Touchscreen Operations .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14
3. User Interface Overview. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 15

Music Screen
About the Music Screen. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 48
Demo Songs. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 49
Piano Music .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 51
Lesson Songs.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 53
Concert Magic.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 59
1. Concert Magic song performance. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 61
2. Concert Magic song playback .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 63

Recorder Playback .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 65

Playing the Piano
Pianist mode screen. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 18
1. Rendering character and Resonance depth.  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 19

USB Memory Player.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 71

Favorite Screen

2. Pianist mode menu.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20

About the Favorite Screen .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 77

Sound mode screen.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 22

1. Storing and Selecting Favorite memories. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 79

1. Single. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2. Dual.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 23
3. Split .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25

2. Editing Favorite memories .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 81

Settings

4. 4Hands .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 27

About Settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 85

5. Reverb. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 29

1. Pianist mode menu.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 85

6. Effects.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30

2. Sound mode menu.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 89

Metronome / Drum Patterns.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 32

Virtual Technician.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 95

Metronome settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 33

1. Touch Curve. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 99

Drum rhythms.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34

User Touch Curve.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 100
2. Voicing .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 101

RecorderAbout the Recorder.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 35
Song Recorder (Internal memory).  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36
1. Recording a song: Pianist mode. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36
2. Recording a song: Sound mode. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 39

Audio Recorder (USB memory).  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 45
1. Recording an audio file: Pianist and Sound mode .  .  .  . 45

User Voicing. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 102
3. Damper Resonance.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 103
4. Damper Noise.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 103
5. String Resonance.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 104
6. Undamped String Resonance. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 105
7. Cabinet Resonance .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 106
8. Key-off Effect. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 107
9. Fall-back Noise .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 108
10. Hammer Delay .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 109
11. Topboard Simulation .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 110
12. Decay Time .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 111
13. Minimum Touch.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 111

8

Settings (cont.)

Appendix

14. Stretch Tuning. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 112

Connecting to Other Devices.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 144

User Tuning.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 113

Jack Panel.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 145

15. Temperament.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 114

Headphone Panel. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 145

User Temperament .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 115

USB MIDI (USB to Host connector). .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 146

16. Temperament Key.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 116

Troubleshooting .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 147

17. Key Volume .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 117
User Key Volume .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 118
18. Half-Pedal Adjust.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 119
19. Soft Pedal Depth .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 119

Sound Settings.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 120
1. Tuning. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 121
2. Damper Hold. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 121
3. Tone Control .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 122

Demo Song List .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 150
Sound List (Sound mode).  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 151
Program Change Number List .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 152
Drum Rhythm List.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 160
Specifications .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 161
MIDI Exclusive Data Format. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 162
MIDI Implementation Chart .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 163

User Tone Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
4. Line In Level. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 124
5. SHS Mode. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 125
6. Phones Type .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 126
7. Phones Volume. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 127

Settings. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 128
1. Bluetooth® MIDI.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 129
2. Bluetooth® Audio.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 130
3. Bluetooth® Audio Volume.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 131
4. Rename File.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 132
5. Delete File .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 133
6. USB Format .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 134
MIDI Overview. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 135
7. MIDI Channel. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 137
8. Send Program Change Number. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 138
9. Local Control.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 138
10. Transmit Program Change Numbers .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 139
11. Multi-timbral Mode.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 140
12. Channel Mute.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 140
13. LCD Contrast.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 141
14. Auto Display Off.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 141
15. Auto Power Off.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 142
16. Factory Reset. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 143

9Introduction

Part Names and Functions

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This LED lights up when this instrument’s control box is turnedon.

b POWER Button
This button is used to turn this instrument on/off.
Be sure to turn off this instrument after playing.
* This instrument features a power saving mode that can turn off the
instrument automatically after a specified period of inactivity.
For more information, please refer to “15. Auto Power Off” on page142.

c MASTER VOLUME knob
This knob is used to adjust the volume when AnyTime mode isactivated* The MASTER VOLUME knob will also affect the volume level of theLINE OUT connectors.

d HEADPHONES jacks
These jacks are used to connect up to two pairs of headphones
simultaneously.

e LINE OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect the stereo output (Left/Right
1/4” phone plug) of this instrument to external amplifiers,
mixers, recording devices, and similar equipment.

f LINE IN STEREO jackThis jack is used to connect the 1/8” stereo output from smart
phones, tablets, computers, or other electronic audio equipment
to this instrument’s amplifier and speakers.
The input level can be adjusted by using the LEVEL knob.

g MIDI IN/OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect this instrument to external MIDI
devices such as other electronic instruments or computers inorder to send and receive MIDI data.

h USB to HOST port
This port is used to connect this instrument to a computer using
USB “B to A” type cable in order to send and receive MIDI data.

i USB to DEVICE port
This port is used to connect a FAT or FAT32 formatted USB
memory device to this instrument in order to load/save recordedsong data, and MP3/WAV/SMF files etc.

j TOUCHSCREEN display
The touchscreen display provides useful information such as
the currently selected mode, sound name, settings values, andthe status of various functions. The touchscreen is also used tointeract with this instrument by gently tapping on buttons andicons that appear, or by swiping left and right, or up and down.

Introduction

a LED power indicator* A protective plastic film is attached to the display during
production. Please remove this film before attempting to play this
instrument.
* The display can be set to turn off automatically after a period ofinactivity. For more information, please refer to “14. Auto Display
Off” on page 141.

k Headphone hook
This hook is used to conveniently hang the headphones when
not in use.

l Muffler leverThis lever is used to activate/deactivate the muffler system of
the acoustic piano.
Pull the lever to activate and push it back to deactivate.

m DC IN jackThis jack is used to connect the AC adaptor.

n Mute pedal
This pedal is used to mute the acoustic piano sound bydepressing the pedal and sliding it gently to the left, thus
activating AnyTime mode. Do not attempt to activate/deactivate
AnyTime mode while playing the piano as this can cause serious
damage to the action mechanism of this instrument.

o Damper pedal
This pedal is used to remove all dampers from strings, allowing
them to vibrate freely. Depressing this pedal sustains the soundafter one’s hand have been lifted from the keyboard – greatly
enriching the piano sound, while also assisting smooth “legato”
passages.

p Soft pedal / Sostenuto pedal
This pedal is used to soften the sound, reducing its volume.
When the “Jazz Organ” sound is selected, the soft pedal is used
to alternate the speed of the rotary speaker simulation between“Slow” and “Fast” effect modes.
It is also possible to use the Soft pedal as the Sostenuto pedal
by depressing the pedal while turning this instrument on.
In Sostenuto mode, depressing the pedal after playing the
keyboard and before releasing the keys sustain the sound of
only the keys just played. Any keys that are pressed after the
Sostenuto pedal is depressed will not be sustained after the
keys are released.
Furthermore, the Soft pedal is used to select different sounds,change reverb setting, and adjust various other setting of this
instrument.

11Setting Up the Piano

1. Basic Operation
1. Connecting the AC adapter to this instrument

Introduction

Connect the included power cable to the DC IN connector
located on the back side of this instrument, in the bottom left
corner.

2. Plugging the AC adapter’s power plug toan outlet
Plug the included AC adapter’s power plug into the electric walloutlet.

3. Turning on the powerPress the POWER button located on the right hand side of the control box.
This instrument will turn on and the KAWAI logo will appear in the touchscreen display. After a short period, the Pianist mode screen
will appear, indicating that this instrument is ready to be played. To turn off the power, press and hold the POWER button again for
1~2 seconds.
* Please do not turn off this instrument while the initial KAWAI logo is displayed.
* This instrument features a power saving mode that can turn off the instrument automatically after a specified period of inactivity. For more
information, please refer to “15. Auto Power Off” on page 142.

4. Activating AnyTime Mode
Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mutethe acoustic piano sound and activate AnyTime Mode.

12(Soft)

Pedals(Mute)(Damper)5. Adjusting the volume
Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise/anti-clockwise to increase/decrease the volume level of this instrument’s headphones.

Introduction* The MASTER VOLUME knob will also affect the volume level of the LINEOUT connectors.

6. Using headphones
Two pairs of headphones can be connected simultaneously,
allowing two people to listen to this instrument at the sametime.

When a pair of headphones is connected, sound will not be
produced by the speakers. In addition, the headphones icon willappear in the status bar of the touchscreen display.
* The maximum volume level of the headphones output and otherheadphone characteristics can be adjusted by using the settings in the“Sound Settings” menu. For more information, please refer to pages
125~127.

Headphone icon

7. Play the piano
The sound of the SK-EX Concert Grand Piano will be played
through the headphones, with the acoustic piano sound muted.

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Setting Up the Piano

2. Touchscreen Operations
Introduction

This instrument’s touchscreen display is used to provide useful information about the currently selected soundmode/name, function, and setting. The display is also used to control this instrument’s various features by tappingon buttons and icons, swiping in different directions, or tapping and holding onscreen elements.
The explanations below outline the different methods of interacting with the touchscreen, and how these operations
are referenced in this owner’s manual.

TapThis operation is the most common method of selecting sounds
and functions, and is performed by momentarily touching areasof the screen (typically buttons and icons) with a single finger.
In this owner’s manual, this operation will be referred to as “tapthe xxxx button”.

SwipeThis operation is frequently used to cycle through lists of sounds,
songs, and settings. The operation is performed by touching thescreen with a single finger, then sliding up, down, left, or rightwhile lifting the finger from the screen.
In this owner’s manual, this operation will be referred to as“swipe left” or “swipe up”, etc.

Long

press
This operation is used when entering numeric values such as themetronome tempo, and is performed by touching and holding
a button or icon with a single finger for more than two seconds.
In this owner’s manual, this operation will be referred to as “longpress the xxxx button”.

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3. User Interface Overview
ScreenExplanation

Pianist modeThis instrument’s primary SK-EX Rendering sound engine, recommended for solo piano performance.
This screen will appear automatically when this instrument is turned on.

Sound modeThis instrument’s secondary sound engine, featuring a broad selection of high quality acoustic piano, electric
piano, organ, strings and other sounds that can be layered, split, etc.

Music

This instrument’s built-in demonstration songs, piano music pieces, and classical and contemporary lesson
songs.
This screen is also used to playback internal recorder songs and audio files stored on USB memory devices.

Favorite

Favorite sounds and settings that can be recalled immediately with a single tap.

Introduction

This instrument’s user interface is arranged into four different screens, which are selected by tapping thecorresponding icons shown at the bottom of the touchscreen display.

Typical
screen layout
An example of a typical screen (in this case, Pianist mode) and its main components is shown and explained below.

a Status bar
This area indicates the status of connected devices (headphones,
USB, Bluetooth), and important functions (transpose, effects,
reverb).

abb Menu button
This button is used to display the function/settings menu for thecurrent screen.

c Sound adjustment/selection area
This area is used to change the rendering character andresonance depth of the SK-EX concert grand piano sound (Pianist
mode screen), or to select the instrument sound for Single/Dual/
Split/4Hands keyboard modes (Sound mode screen).

cd Recorder bar
This area is used to start and stop this instrument’s recorder, andchange recorder settings.
* For more information about the Recorder function, please refer to“About the Recorder” on page 35.

e Metronome bar
This area is used to start and stop this instrument’s built-in
metronome/drum rhythms, and change recorder settings.
* For more information about the Metronome function, please refer
to “Metronome / Drum Patterns” on page 32.

deff Screen bar
This area is used to select the main Pianist mode, Sound mode,Music, and Favorite screens.

The Status bar, Menu button, Recorder bar, Metronome bar, and Screen bar components are shown on most screens, however theirfunctionality may vary slightly depending on the selected screen.

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Setting Up the Piano
Statusbara Headphone icon

Introduction

Appears when headphones are connected to this instrument,
disabling the built-in speakers.

b USB Device icon

a bc

d e

f

Appears when a USB memory device is connected to this
instrument.

c Bluetooth icon
Appears when Bluetooth MIDI or Bluetooth Audio is enabled.

d Transpose icon
Appears when the Key Transpose setting is changed.

e Effects icon
Appears when the Effects function is turned on (Sounds screen).

f Reverb icon
Appears when the Reverb function is turned on (Sounds screen).

Recorder
bar
a Recorder button
Tap to expand the Recorder bar and show additional recorder
settings.

b Recorder status

a

b

c

a

b

c

Indicates the current Recorder status.

c Record Start/Stop button
Tap to place the Recorder in Standby, then tap again to Start/
Stop recording.
* For more information about the Recorder function, please refer to“About the Recorder” on page 35.

Metronome
bar
a Metronome button
Tap to expand the Metronome bar and show additional
metronome/rhythm settings.

b Metronome status
Indicates the current Metronome status.

c Metronome Start/Stop button
Tap to Start/Stop the Metronome.
* For more information about the Metronome function, please refer
to “Metronome / Drum Patterns” on page 32.

16Screenbara Pianist buttonb Sound button
Show the Sound mode screen, utilising the multi-instrument
sound engine.

a

b

c

Introduction

Show the Pianist mode screen, utilising the SK-EX Rendering
piano sound engine.

dc Music button
Show the Music screen, used for accessing the built-in
demonstration songs, piano music pieces, lesson songs,
recorder songs, and the USB audio player.

d Favorite button
Show the Favorite screen, used for recalling favorite sounds andsettings.

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Pianist mode screen
The Pianist mode screen utilises this instrument’s new SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine. This mode delivers themost realistic acoustic piano playing experience possible, and is therefore recommended for solo piano performance.

Playing the Piano

Tap the [Pianist] button to show the Pianist mode screen.

Pianist button

a Pianist mode menu button
Tap to display the function/settings menu for the Pianist mode
screen.

b Rendering character
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change therendering character used for the SK-EX Rendering piano soundengine.

abc Resonance depthLong press and drag up/down to adjust the Resonance depth of
the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.

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1. Rendering character and Resonance depth
Rendering character

Description

Classic

A standard grand piano sound with a broad dynamic range.

Romantic

A mellow grand piano sound with soft hammers.

Full

A big grand piano sound with a strong bass and bright character.

Jazz

A clean grand piano sound that is suitable for jazz.

BrilliantA bright grand piano sound with emphasised treble.

Rich

A rich grand piano sound with emphasised resonances.

BalladA clear, light grand piano sound that is suitable for ballads.

Pop

A strong grand piano sound with emphasised attack that is suitable for pop music.

VintageA soft grand piano sound with a vintage character.

BoogieA small grand piano with a detuned character.

Playing the Piano

The SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine combines high resolution multi-channel sampling with advanced
modelling algorithms to reproduce 10 different acoustic piano rendering characters, suitable for a variety of musicalgenres.

Selecting
the Rendering character
Swipe left/right, or tap the arrow buttons to cycle through theavailable rendering characters used for the SK-EX Rendering
piano sound engine.
Rendering characterAdjusting
the Resonance depthLong press and drag up/down to adjust the Resonance depth of
the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.
* The Resonance depth can be set to one of 10 levels.

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Pianist mode screen

2. Pianist mode menu
The Pianist mode menu contains settings and functions related to the Pianist mode screen.
Tap the [Menu] button to show the Pianist mode menu.
Menu button

Playing the Piano

Pianistmode menua Ambience type
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the ambience
type used for the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.
Ambience refers to the sense of sound moving around in a
virtual room.
* The Ambience type can be set to one of 10 types, listed below.

b Ambience depthLong press and drag the slider to adjust the depth/strength of
the ambience.

c Pianist DemosTap to open the Pianist Demos screen, which performs pieces
that demonstrate the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.
* For more information regarding the pieces of music played on thisscreen, please refer to the table on next page.

d Virtual Technician
Tap to open the Virtual Technician menu.
This menu is used to adjust various characteristics of theacoustic piano sound.
* For more information about the Virtual Technician menu, pleaserefer to “Virtual Technician” on page 95.

e Sound Settings
Tap to open the Sound Settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust various settings of the sound.
* For more information about the Sound Settings menu, please refer
to “Sound Settings” on page 120.

f Settings
Tap to open the Settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust various system settings.
* For more information about the Settings menu, please refer to“Settings” on page 128.

g Store To Favorite
Tap to store the current piano sound and associated settings toa Favorite memory.
* For more information about the Favorite function, please refer to“About the Favorite Screen” on page 77.

h Close Menu
Tap to close the menu and return to the Pianist mode screen.

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Ambience Type

Description

NaturalSimulates the ambience of a natural environment.

Small Room

Simulates the ambience of a small room.

Medium Room

Simulates the ambience of a medium-sized room.

Large Room

Simulates the ambience of a large room.

Mellow Lounge

Simulates the soft ambience of a lounge.

Bright Lounge

Simulates the bright ambience of a lounge.

StudioSimulates the ambience of a recording studio.

Wood Studio

Simulates the ambience of a wooden recording studio.

Live Stage

Simulates the ambience of a live stage.

Echo

Simulates the ambience of an echo chamber.

Playing the Piano

Ambience
types

Pianist
Demos songs
Song nameComposer1

Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53

Frédéric Chopin2

Suite bergamasque - Prélude

Claude Debussy

3

Turkish March

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Sound mode
screenscreen
Sound
mode
The Sound mode screen utilises this instrument’s secondary sound engine. This mode features a wide selection ofrealistic instrument sounds suitable for various musical styles. These instrument sounds are arranged into eightcategories, with several sounds assigned to each category. In additional to playing instrument sounds individually,
it is also possible to play two sounds simultaneously, either by layering (Dual) or splitting the keyboard into two
sections (Split/4Hands).
* For a complete listing of available instrument sounds, please refer to “Sound List (Sound mode)” on page 151.

Playing the Piano

Tap the [Sound] button to show the Sound mode screen.

Sound button

a Sound mode menu button
Tap to display the function/settings menu for the Sound mode
screen.

b Single
Tap to select the Single keyboard mode.
This is the standard mode for playing one sound across theentire length of the keyboard.

b

c

d
a
e

c Dual
Tap to select the Dual keyboard mode.
This mode allows two sounds to be layered together.

d SplitTap to select the Split keyboard mode.
This mode divides the keyboard into two sections, and allows
different sounds to be played in each.

e 4Hands
Tap to select the 4Hands keyboard mode.
This mode divides the keyboard into two 44-key sections withthe same playing range.

f Sound selection area
Tap to open the sound selection pop-up.

22f1. Single
By default, the SK-EX Concert Grand piano sound will be selected in Single keyboard mode, meaning that one soundis used across the full width of the keyboard.

Selecting
sounds
1. Tap the sound selection area to enter sound selection mode.
2. Swipe left/right to cycle through the different instrument
sounds in the current category, or up/down to cycle throughthe different instrument categories.
Sound selection

Playing the Piano* The sound selection mode will close automatically after
approximately 5 seconds of inactivity.

2. DualThe Dual keyboard mode allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a
piano sound layered with strings, or a church organ combined with a choir, etc.

SelectingDual keyboard mode
Tap the [Dual] button to select Dual keyboard mode.
The sound selection area of the Sound mode screen will divide
into two halves. The top half indicates the main sound, while
the bottom half indicates the layered sound. By default, Slow
Strings will be used for the layered sound.

Main soundLayered soundSelecting
soundsSelecting sounds in Dual keyboard mode is identical to that ofSingle keyboard mode.

Main sound1. Tap the main or layered sound area to enter sound selectionmode.
2. Swipe left/right to change the instrument sound, and up/
down to change the instrument category.

Layered sound23

Sound mode screen
Dual
keyboard mode settings
Dual setting

Description

Default Setting

Balance

Adjust the volume balance between the main and layered sounds.

9-9

Layer Octave Shift

Raise/lower the pitch of the layered sound in octave steps.

0

Layer Dynamics

Adjust the dynamic sensitivity of the layered sound relative to the main sound.

10

Tap the [Menu] button to show the Sound mode menu.

Playing the Piano

Next, tap [Keyboard Settings] to show the Dual keyboard modesettings.

Keyboard Settingsa Back button
Tap to return to the Sound mode menuab BalanceLong press and drag the slider to adjust the volume balance
between the main and layered sounds.

c Layer Octave ShiftLong press and drag the slider to adjust the pitch of the layeredsound in octave steps.

bd Layer Dynamics
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the dynamic sensitivityof the layered sound relative to the main sound.

c
d

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3. Split
The Split keyboard mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with adifferent sound. For example, a bass sound in the lower section, and a piano sound in the upper section.

SelectingSplit keyboard mode
Tap the [Split] button to select Split keyboard mode.
The keyboard will divide into upper and lower sections at key C4.
Upper soundPlaying the Piano

The sound selection area will divide into two halves. The top
half indicates the upper section sound, while the bottom halfindicates the lower section sound. By default, Wood Bass will be
used for the lower section sound.

Lower soundSelecting
soundsSelecting sounds in Split keyboard mode is identical to that of Single and Dual keyboard modes.
1. Tap the upper or lower section sound area to enter soundselection mode.
2. Swipe left/right to change the instrument sound, and up/
down to change the instrument category.

Upper soundLower soundSplit
keyboard mode settings
Split setting

Description

Default Setting

Balance

Adjust the volume balance between the upper section and lower section sounds.

9-9

Lower Octave Shift

Raise/lower the pitch of the lower section sound in octave steps.

0

Lower Pedal

Enable/disable the damper pedal for the lower section sound.

Off

Split Point

Set the point on the keyboard that divides the upper and lower sections.

C425

Sound mode screen
Tap the [Menu] button to show the Sound mode menu.
Next, tap [Keyboard Settings] to show the Split keyboard modesettings.

Playing the Piano

Keyboard Settingsa Back button
Tap to return to the Sound mode menuab BalanceLong press and drag the slider to adjust the volume balance
between the upper section and lower section sounds.

c Lower Octave ShiftLong press and drag the slider to adjust the pitch of the lower
section sound in octave steps.

bd Lower Pedal ON/OFF button
Tap to enable/disable the damper pedal for the lower section
sound.

ce Split Point
Tap to set the point on the keyboard that divides the upper andlower sections.

deChangingthe Split point
Tap the [Split Point] setting. A message will appear prompting
to press a key.
Press the desired split key on the keyboard.
The pressed key will become the new split point.

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4. 4Hands
The 4Hands keyboard mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the Split
keyboard mode. However, with 4Hands keyboard mode enabled, the octave/pitch of each section is automaticallyadjusted to create two separated instruments with the same playing range. Furthermore, the damper (right) pedal
and soft (left) pedal act as separate damper pedals for the respective upper and lower sections, allowing two people
to perform piano duets using a single instrument.

Selecting

4Hands keyboard mode

Playing the Piano

Tap the [4Hands] button to select 4Hands keyboard mode.
The keyboard will divide into right and left sections at key F4.
The sound selection area will divide into two halves. The top
half indicates the right section sound, while the bottom halfindicates the left section sound. By default, the SK-EX Concert
Grand sound will be used for both the right and left sections.

Right sound

Left soundSelecting
soundsSelecting sounds in 4Hands keyboard mode is identical to that of Single, Dual, and Split keyboard modes.
1. Tap the right or left section sound area to enter soundselection mode.
2. Swipe left/right to change the instrument sound, and up/
down to change the instrument category.

Right sound

Left sound4Hands

keyboard mode settings
4Hands setting

Description

Default Setting

Balance

Adjust the volume balance between the right section and left section sounds.

9-9

Right Octave Shift

Raise/lower the pitch of the right section sound in octave steps.

-2

Left Octave Shift

Raise/lower the pitch of the left section sound in octave steps.

2

Split Point

Set the point on the keyboard that divides the right and left sections.

F427

Sound mode screen
Tap the [Menu] button to show the Sound mode menu.
Next, tap [Keyboard Settings] to show the 4Hands keyboard
mode settings.

Playing the Piano

Keyboard Settingsa Back button
Tap to return to the Sound mode menuab BalanceLong press and drag the slider to adjust the volume balance
between the right section and left section sounds.

c Right Octave ShiftLong press and drag the slider to adjust the pitch of the rightsection sound in octave steps.

bd Left Octave ShiftLong press and drag the slider to adjust the pitch of the left
section sound in octave stepsce Split Point
Tap to set the point on the keyboard that divides the right andleft sections.

deChangingthe Split Point
Tap the [Split Point] setting. A message will appear prompting
to press a key.
Press the desired split key on the keyboard.
The pressed key will become the new split point.

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5. Reverb
Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert
hall. Some sound types, such as acoustic pianos, enable reverb automatically in order to improve acoustic realism.
This instrument features six different reverb types, which can be adjusted via the Sound mode menu.

Turning
Reverb on/off
Tap the [Menu] button to show the Sound mode menu.
Next, tap the Reverb [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Reverb on/off.

Playing the Piano

Reverb ON/OFF buttons* When Reverb is turned on, the Reverb icon will be shown in the statusbar.

Reverb
settings
Reverb setting

Description

Range

Type

Change the type of environment.

-

Depth

Adjust the depth of the environment (i.e. amount of reverberation to apply).

1~10

Time

Adjust the decay length/speed of the reverberation.

1~10* Reverb settings are independent for each sound variation.

Tap the [Menu] button to show the Sound mode menu.

aNext, tap [Reverb] to show the Reverb settings.

a Back button
Tap to return to the Sound mode menub TypeSwipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the reverbtype.

c DepthLong press and drag the slider to adjust the depth of the reverb(i.e. amount of reverberation to apply).

d TimeLong press and drag the slider to adjust the decay length/speedof the reverberation.

bcdReverb
types
Reverb type

Description

Room

Simulates the ambience of a small rehearsal room.

LoungeSimulates the ambience of piano lounge.

Small Hall

Simulates the ambience of a small hall.

Concert Hall

Simulates the ambience of a concert hall or theatre.

Live Hall

Simulates the ambience of a live hall or stage.

Cathedral

Simulates the ambience of a large cathedral.

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6. Effects
In addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character andfeeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain effects automatically in order to enhancetonal quality. This instrument features 19 different effect types, with 2 combination effects, and 3 additional
amplified effects. Effects are also adjusted via the Sound mode menu.

TurningEffects on/off
Tap the [Menu] button to show the Sound mode menu.

Playing the Piano

Next, tap the Effects [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Effects on/off.
* When Effects is turned on, the Effects icon will be shown in the statusbar.

Effects ON/OFF buttons

Effects

settings
Effects setting

Description

Range

Type

Change the type of effect.

-

Dry/WetAdjust the primary setting of the effect.

1~10

Time

Adjust the secondary setting of the effect.

1~10* Effects settings are independent for each sound variation.

Tap the [Menu] button to show the Sound mode menu.
Next, tap [Effects] to show the Effect settings.

aa Back button
Tap to return to the Sound mode menub TypeSwipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the effect
type.

b

c Dry/Wet
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the primary effectsetting.

cd TimeLong press and drag the slider to adjust the secondary effectsetting.

30dEffect type

Description

Mono Delay

Applies an echo effect to the sound, playing through both speakers simultaneously.

Ping Delay

Applies a “ping pong” echo effect to the sound, giving the impression that it is “bouncing” from left toright.

Triple Delay

Similar in principle to Ping Delay, but with an additional centre echo.

ChorusLayers a slightly detuned version of the sound over the original, thus enriching its tonal character.

Classic Chorus

Similar in principle to Chorus, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.

Ensemble

Applies a three-phase chorus to the sound, providing additional richness.

TremoloContinuously varies the volume at a constant speed, adding a vibrato type effect to the sound.

Classic Tremolo

Similar in principle to Tremolo, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.

Vibrato Tremolo

Similar in principle to Tremolo, but with an additional Vibrato effect applied.

Auto Pan

Alternates the sound output from left to right across the stereo field using a sine wave.

Classic Auto Pan

Similar in principle to Auto Pan, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.

Phaser

Applies a cyclic phase change to the sound, giving the impression that the sound is moving.

Classic Phaser

Similar in principle to Phaser, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.

Rotary (1~6)

Simulates the sound of a rotary speaker commonly used with vintage electronic organs.
There are three different levels of overdrive, with and without a Chorus effect.

Playing the Piano

Effecttypes* The soft pedal can be used to alternate the speed of the rotary simulation between “Slow” and “Fast” effect modes.

Combination Effects

Different combinations of the above effects, applied simultaneously.
* Combination effect types: Phaser+Chorus, Phaser+AutoPan

Amplified Effects

A selection of the above effects, with a vintage electric piano speaker effect applied.
* Amplified effect types: Tremolo+Amp, Auto Pan+Amp, Phaser+Amp

Effectparameters
Effect parameter

Effect setting

Description

Mono Delay / Ping Delay / Triple Delay

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the delay.

Time

Adjust the interval of time between each delay.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the chorus.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the chorus.

Mono / Stereo

Toggle between a Mono or Stereo effect.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the chorus.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the tremolo.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the tremolo.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the pan.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the pan.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the phaser.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the phaser.

Accel. Speed

Adjust the acceleration speed between slow and fast modes.

Rotary Speed

Adjust the speed of the rotary speaker.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the effects.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the effects.

Chorus / Ensemble
Classic Chorus
Tremolo / Classic Tremolo / Vibrato Tremolo
Auto Pan / Classic Auto Pan
Phaser / Classic Phaser
RotaryCombination Effects / Amplified Effects

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Metronome / Drum Patterns
The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition toregular metronome beats, this instrument also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles
and musical genres. The Metronome function is available on both the Pianist mode screen and the Sound mode
screen.

Turning
the Metronome on/off
Tap the [Metronome Start/Stop] button.

Playing the Piano

The [Metronome Start/Stop] button will change colour, and a
4/4 beat will start to count.
The current metronome beat and tempo will also be shown in
the Metronome status bar.
Tap the [Metronome Start/Stop] button again to stop the
metronome.

Metronome Start/Stopbutton32

Metronome settings
The Metronome settings allow the tempo, beat, and volume of the metronome to be adjusted.

Playing the Piano

Tap the [Metronome] button to expand the Metronome bar andshow the additional metronome/rhythm settings.

Metronome button

Metronome
settings
a Metronome bar
Tap to close the metronome settings.

b Metronome mode button
Tap the [METRONOME] button to select metronome mode, orthe [DRUM] button to select drum rhythm mode.

c Tempo term selection
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the preset
tempo term.
* There are 17 tempo presets, ranging from Grave to Prestissimo.

d Tempo selection

a
b
c
d

Swipe each digit up/down or tap the arrow buttons to adjust themetronome tempo.
* The metronome tempo can be adjusted with the range of 10~400
BPM.

e Time signature selection
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change themetronome time signature.
When the metronome is counting, the current beat (of the bar)will also be shown.

efg* There are ten different time signatures available: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4,
5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8.

f Metronome volume
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume of themetronome.

g Metronome Start/Stop button
Tap to start/stop metronome.

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Metronome / Drum Patterns

Drum rhythms
As an alternative to the simple metronome count, it is also possible to select a drum pattern from one of 100 different
rhythm styles.
* For a complete listing of available drum rhythms, please refer to “Drum Rhythm List” on page 160.

While the metronome settings menu is open, tap the [DRUM]
button to select drum rhythm mode.

Playing the Piano

DRUM button

Drum
rhythm settingsa Metronome bar
Tap to close the metronome settings.

b Metronome mode button
Tap the [METRONOME] button to select metronome mode, orthe [DRUM] button to select drum rhythm mode.

c Drum rhythm category
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the drum
rhythm category.
* There are 11 drum rhythm categories.

d Tempo selection

a
b
c
d

Swipe each digit up/down or tap the arrow buttons to adjust thedrum rhythm tempo.
* The drum rhythm tempo can be adjusted with the range of 10~400
BPM.

e Drum rhythm pattern selection
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the drum
rhythm pattern.
When the drum rhythm is counting, the current beat (of the bar)will also be shown.
* There are multiple drum rhythm patterns in each category.

f Drum rhythm volume
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume of the drum
rhythm.

g Drum rhythm Start/Stop button
Tap to start/stop the drum rhythm.

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e
f
g

About the Recorder
The Recorder function allows performances to be recorded and stored in this instrument’s internal memory, or
saved to a connected USB memory device. The recording format and capabilities differ between Pianist mode andSound mode.

Recorder
file format and capabilities
USB Audio Recorder

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

Pianist Mode & Sound Mode

Recorder Format

MP3 audio (256 kbit/s)

Kawai song format

MP3 audio (256 kbit/s), WAV audio(1411 kbit/s)

No. of parts

1 part2 parts

1 partNo. of song memories

3 songs

10 songs

n/a (dependent on memory device)

Maximum capacity

10 minutes (per song)

90,000 notes total (all songs)

n/a (dependent on memory device)

Changes recorded& played backAll changes

All changes except:
Tempo
Dual/Split balance
Reverb/Effect settings*
Virtual Technician settings*

All changes

Overdubbing possible

No

Yes

Yes

RecorderInternal Recorder

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
* In Sound mode, the current Reverb, Effects, and Virtual Technician settings will be used when the internal recorder song is played back.

RecordStart/Stop button
The Record Start/Stop button (Pianist mode and Sound mode) provides a quick way to start and stop recording without opening themain Recorder bar settings.
1. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button.
The Recorder will enter Standby mode.
* Press and hold the [Record Start/Stop] button to cancel the Standby
mode.

Record Start/Stop button

2. Press a key on the keyboard, or tap the [Record Start/Stop]
button again.
The [Record Start/Stop] button will change colour, and therecording will start.
* Press the [Metronome Start/Stop] button before or during therecording to turn on the metronome. The metronome “click” soundwill not be recorded.

3. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button again to stop the recording.

35Song Recorder (Internal memory)

1. Recording a song: Pianist mode
In Pianist mode, this instrument allows up to 3 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, andimmediately played back.

Recorderbar
Tap the Recorder bar to expand the Recorder.

a Recorder bar
Tap to close the Recorder settings.

ab Recorder menu button
Tap to open the Recorder menu.

c Recorder mode
Tap to select whether the Recorder should record to internal
memory or USB memory.

Recorder* If a USB memory device is connected to this instrument, USB
Audio mode will be selected automatically.
If a USB memory device is not connected, this setting will not beshown, and the Internal recorder mode will be used.

b
c
d
e

d Song memory selection
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the songmemory to be used for recording.
* In Pianist mode, up to 3 songs can be recorded.

e Play/Stop button
Tap to Play/Stop the currently selected song.

ff Record Start/Stop button
Tap to place the Recorder in Standby, then tap again to Start/
Stop recording.

gg Metronome bar
Tap to open the Metronome settings and/or Start/Stop the
metronome.

Selecting
the song memory
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the songmemory to be used for recording.
* In Pianist mode, up to 3 songs can be recorded.

Song memory selection

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Recordinga song1. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button.
The Recorder will enter Standby mode.
* Press and hold the [Record Start/Stop] button to cancel the Standby
mode.

Record Start/Stop button

2. Press a key on the keyboard, or tap the [Record Start/Stop]
button again.

* Press the [Metronome Start/Stop] button before or during therecording to turn on the metronome. The metronome “click” soundwill not be recorded.

Record Start/Stop button

RecorderThe [Record Start/Stop] button will change colour, and therecording will start.

Metoronome Start/Stopbutton3. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button again to stop the recording.
* In Pianist mode, the maximum internal recording capacity isapproximately 10 minutes per song memory.
* If the maximum recording capacity is reached during recording, therecorder will stop automatically.

Record Start/Stop button* Recorder songs will remain in memory after the power is turned off.
* During recording, it will not be possible to select Sound mode.
* Recording to a song memory that has already been recorded to, will
result in that song being overwritten.

Playingthe song
1. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The previously recorded song will start to play.

Play/Stop button

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Song Recorder (Internal memory)
2. Tap the [Play/Stop] button again to stop playback.
* For more information about playing back Recorder songs, pleaserefer to “Recorder Playback” on page 65.

Play/Stop button

Erasingthe song
1. Tap the [Menu] button.
Menu button

RecorderThe Pianist mode internal recorder menu will be shown.

2. Tap [Erase Song].
A confirmation box will be shown.

Erase Song

3. Tap the [Yes] button to erase the song, or the [No] button tocancel.

Confirmation box

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2. Recording a song: Sound mode
In Sound mode, this instrument allows up to 10 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, andimmediately played back. In addition, each song can consist of two separate tracks – referred to as “parts” – thatcan be recorded and played back independently. This allows the left-hand part of a song to be recorded first on one
track, and the right-hand part to be recorded later on the other track.

Recorderbar
Tap the Recorder bar to expand the Recorder.

a Recorder bar
Tap to close the Recorder settings.

ab Recorder menu buttonc Recorder mode
Tap to select whether the Recorder should record to internal
memory or USB memory.
* If a USB memory device is connected to this instrument, USB
Audio mode will be selected automatically.
If a USB memory device is not connected, this setting will not beshown, and the Internal recorder mode will be used.

d Song memory selectionb
cd

RecorderTap to open the Recorder menu.

efSwipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the songmemory to be used for recording.
* In Sound mode, up to 10 songs can be recorded.

e Play/Stop button
Tap to Play/Stop the currently selected song.

ghf Part record selection button
Tap to select which part (part 1 or part 2) of the song to record.
When a part is selected for recording, the circle will turn red.

ig Part playback selection button
Tap to select which part (part 1 or part 2) of the song to playback.
Part has not been recorded to.
Part has been recorded, and is enabled for playback.
Part has been recorded, but is not enabled for playback.

h Record Start/Stop button
Tap to place the Recorder in Standby, then tap again to Start/
Stop recording.

i	Metronome bar /Metronome Start/Stop button
Tap to open the Metronome settings and/or Start/Stop the
metronome.

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Song Recorder (Internal memory)
Selecting
the song memory and part
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the songmemory to be used for recording.
* In Sound mode, up to 10 songs can be recorded.

Song memory selection

2. Tap the circle button to the left of the [01] button to selectpart1 for recording.
* The circle will turn red to indicate that this part will be recorded to.

Recorder* If a part has already been recorded to, the part button will be filled
blue or white.

Part1 selected forrecordingRecordingthe song (part1)
1. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button.
The Recorder will enter Standby mode.
* Press and hold the [Record Start/Stop] button to cancel the Standby
mode.

Record Start/Stop button

2. Press a key on the keyboard, or tap the [Record Start/Stop]
button again.
The [Record Start/Stop] button will change colour, and therecording will start.
* Press the [Metronome Start/Stop] button before or during therecording to turn on the metronome. The metronome “click” soundwill not be recorded.

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Record Start/Stop button

3. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button again to stop the recording.
The selected [01] button will change colour (blue) to indicatethat part1 has been recorded to.

* In Sound mode, the maximum internal recording capacity isapproximately 90,000 notes, with button and pedal presses alsocounted as one note.

Part recorded* If the maximum recording capacity is reached during recording, therecorder will stop automatically.
* Recorder songs will remain in memory after the power is turned off.
* During recording, it will not be possible to select Pianist mode.
* Recording to a part that has already been recorded to, will result in thatpart being overwritten.

Playingthe song (part1)

Recorder1. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The previously recorded part1 of the song will start to play.

Play/Stop button

2. Tap the [Play/Stop] button again to stop playback.
* For more information about playing back Recorder songs, pleaserefer to “Recorder Playback” on page 65.

Play/Stop button

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Song Recorder (Internal memory)
Recordingthe song (part2)
1. Tap the circle button to the right of the [02] button to selectpart2 for recording.
* The circle will turn red to indicate that this part will be recorded to.

Part2 selected forrecording

2. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button.
The Recorder will enter Standby mode.

Recorder* Press and hold the [Record Start/Stop] button to cancel the Standby
mode.

3. Press a key on the keyboard, or tap the [Record Start/Stop]
button again.

Record Start/Stop button

The [Record Start/Stop] button will change colour, and therecording will start.
The previously recorded part1 will also be played.

4. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button again to stop the recording.
The selected [02] button will change colour (blue) to indicatethat part2 has been recorded to.
Part recorded

42Playingthe song (part2)
1. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The previously recorded part1 and part2 of the song will start
to play simultaneously.
Play/Stop button

2. Tap the [Play/Stop] button again to stop playback.
* For more information about playing back Recorder songs, pleaserefer to “Recorder Playback” on page 65.

RecorderPlay/Stop button

3. Tap the [01] button.
The [01] button will change colour (white) to indicate thatpart1 has been recorded to, but is not enabled for playback.

4. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The previously recorded part2 of the song will start to play,with part1 muted.

43Song Recorder (Internal memory)
Erasingthe song/part
1. Tap the [Menu] button.
The Sound mode internal recorder menu will be shown.

Menu button

2. Tap [Erase Song] or [Erase Song Part1/Part2].

RecorderA confirmation box will be shown.

Erase Song
Erase Song Part 1
Erase Song Part 2

3. Tap the [Yes] button to erase the song/part, or the [No] button
to cancel

Confirmation box

44Audio Recorder (USB memory)

1. Recording an audio file: Pianist and Sound modeThis instrument is also capable of recording performances as digital audio – saving the data to a USB memory device
in either MP3 or WAV format. This useful function allows professional quality recordings to be produced directly on
this instrument – without the need for additional sound equipment – then emailed to friends and family, listened toaway from the instrument, or edited and remixed further using an audio workstation.
In addition, the LINE IN audio and Bluetooth Audio (if connected) will also be mixed and recorded to the MP3/WAV
audio file.
* If a USB memory device is connected to this instrument, USB Audio mode will be selected automatically.

Recorderbar
Tap the Recorder bar to expand the Recorder.

aa Recorder bar
Tap to close the Recorder settings.

Tap to open the Recorder menu.

c Recorder mode
Tap to select whether the Recorder should record to internal
memory or USB memory.
* If a USB memory device is connected to this instrument, USB
Audio mode will be selected automatically.
If a USB memory device is not connected, this setting will not beshown, and the Internal recorder mode will be used.

b
Recorderb Recorder menu buttoncded Audio filename
Indicates the filename of the recorded audio file.
* “New Song 01” will be used as the default name for the recorded
audio file, with the number increasing automatically.

e Play/Stop buttonf

Tap to Play/Stop the current audio file.

f Record Start/Stop buttong

Tap to place the Recorder in Standby, then tap again to Start/
Stop recording.

g	Metronome bar /Metronome Start/Stop button
Tap to open the Metronome settings and/or Start/Stop the
metronome.

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Audio Recorder (USB memory)USB memory recorder menu
Tap the [Menu] button to show the USB memory recorder menu.

a Format select button
Tap the [MP3] or [WAV] buttons to select the desired audio
recorder file format.
* MP3 audio files require less storage space than WAV audio files.
* MP3 audio files will be recorded at a bitrate of 256 kbit/s.

b Gain level
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume level (gain)of the recording.
Increasing the gain level may be beneficial when recording
quieter pieces of music.
* The gain setting can be adjusted within the range of 0 dB~+15 dB.
* Exercise caution when increasing the gain setting, as higher levels
may result in distorted recordings.

RecorderabRecordinga song1. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button.
The Recorder will enter Standby mode.
* Press and hold the [Record Start/Stop] button to cancel the Standby
mode.

Record Start/Stop button

2. Press a key on the keyboard, or tap the [Record Start/Stop]
button again.
The [Record Start/Stop] button will change colour, and therecording will start.

Record Start/Stop button

The current recording time will also be shown in the LCD
display.

Metoronome Start/Stopbutton* Press the [Metronome Start/Start] button before or during therecording to turn on the metronome. The metronome “click” soundwill not be recorded, however drum patterns will be recorded.

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3. Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button again to stop the recording.
A confirmation box will be shown prompting to save the file
to USB memory.

Record Start/Stop button

4. Tap [Yes], then enter the desired filename for the recorded
audio file using the onscreen keyboard.
* The recorded audio file will be saved in the root folder of the USB
memory device. It is not possible to save the file in a different folder.

Confirmation box

Recorder* During recording, it will not be possible to alternate between
Pianist/Sound modes.

Playingthe song
1. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The previously recorded song will start to play.

Play/Stop button

2. Tap the [Play/Stop] button again to stop playback.
* For more information about playing back Recorder songs, pleaserefer to “Recorder Playback” on page 65.

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About thethe
MusicMusic
Screen Screen
About
The Music screen provides access to this instrument’s broad selection of built-in demonstration songs, piano musicpieces, and classical and contemporary lesson books. This screen is also used to access the Concert Magic function,
to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory, and WAV/MP3 audio files saved to a connected USB memory
device.
Tap the [Music] button to show the Music screen.

Music button

Music
screena Demo Songs
Tap to enter the Demo Songs function.
This function will play back demo songs for many of the Soundmode instrument sounds.

b Piano Music

Music Screen

Tap to enter the Piano Music function.
This function will play back a selection of classical music pieces
using the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano sound.

abc Lesson Songs
Tap to enter the Lesson Songs function.
This function allows aspiring pianists to learn and practise the
piano using a selection of classical and contemporary lesson
books.

cdd Concert Magic
Tap to enter the Concert Magic function.
This function allows non-pianists to enjoy playing a selection ofpieces by tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm.

e Recorder Playback
Tap to enter the Recorder Playback function.
This function allows recorder songs stored in internal memory
to be played back.

f USB Memory Player
Tap to enter the USB Memory Player function.
This function allows audio files saved to a connected USB
memory device to be played back.
* This function will only be visible when a USB memory device isconnected to this instrument.

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Demo SongsThe Demo Songs function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of this instrument. There areover 35 different demonstration songs available, highlighting the instrument’s rich selection of high quality sounds
and its power speaker system.
* For a complete listing of demonstration songs, please refer to “Demo Song List” on page 150.

From the Music screen, tap [Demo Songs] to enter the function.
Demo SongsDemo
Songs screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Music screen.

ab Demo songs list

Music Screen

Tap an instrument sound to select the demo song for playback.
Swipe up/down to scroll through the list of demo songs.

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Demo Songs
Selecting
a demo song
Tap an instrument sound name to select the demo song forplayback.
The demo song playback screen will be shown, and the selectedsong will begin to play.
Demo songs listDemo
song playback screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Demo Songs screen.

ab Sound name
Displays the instrument sound name of the currently selecteddemo song.

c Previous button
Tap to select the previous demo song for playback.

d Play/Stop buttonbMusic Screen

Tap to Play/Stop the selected demo song.

e Next button
Tap to select the next demo song for playback.
* When the selected song has finished, the next demo song in the same
demo category will begin to play automatically. When all songs in the
category have been played, the first song in another category selected
at random will be played automatically.
* While a song/piece is playing, selecting the Pianist or Sound modes
will cause playback to stop.

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d
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Piano MusicIn addition to the sound demonstration songs, this instrument also features a selection of popular classical piano
works from the Baroque and Romantic periods. Notated scores are provided in the separate “Classical Piano
Collection” book*, assisting the musical appreciation and study of each piece.
* Depending on market area.
* For a complete listing of Piano Music pieces, please refer to “Internal Song Lists” booklet.

From the Music screen, tap [Piano Music] to enter the function.

Piano Music

PianoMusic screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Music screen.

ab Piano Music pieces list
Tap a Piano Music title to select the piece for playback.
Swipe up/down to scroll through the list of Piano Music pieces.

Music ScreenbSelecting
a Piano Music piece
Tap a Piano Music piece to select the piece for playback.
The Piano Music playback screen will be shown, and the selected
piece will begin to play.
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Piano Music
PianoMusic playback screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Piano Music songs screen.

ab Piano Music menu button
Tap to open the Piano Music settings menu.

bc Piece title
Displays the title of the currently selected Piano Music piece.

d Previous button
Tap to select the previous Piano Music piece for playback.

ce Play/Stop button
Tap to Play/Stop the selected Piano Music piece.

f Next button
Tap to select the next Piano Music piece for playback.
* When the selected Piano Music piece has finished, the next piece will
begin to play automatically.

defMusic Screen* While a song/piece is playing, selecting the Pianist or Sound modes
will cause playback to stop.

PianoMusic settings menua BalanceLong press and drag the slider to adjust the volume balance
between the right-hand and left-hand parts of the selected
Piano Music piece.
* Availability of the Piano Music Balance function is dependent onmarket location.

b Close Menu
Tap to close the menu and return to the Piano Music playback
screen.

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Lesson SongsThe Lesson Songs function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books andfinger exercises. The left and right-hand parts of each piece can be practiced separately, while the tempo can also be
adjusted to perfect difficult passages.
* For a complete listing of the built-in lesson material, please refer to “Internal Song Lists” booklet.

From the Music screen, tap [Lesson Songs] to enter the function.

Lesson Songs

Alfred Lesson Books

Classical Lesson Books

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A

Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B

Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A

Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B

Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1

J.S. Bach: Inventionen

Music ScreenBuilt-inLesson Song Books

Sonatinen Album 1
Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series 1-19)* Lesson books sold separately – please refer to the separate “Internal
Song Lists” booklet for more information.

Chopin Etüden (Opus 10 Urtext)
Finger exercises (scales, arpeggios, chords)

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Lesson Songs
LessonSong screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Music screen.

ab Lesson Song book list
Tap a lesson song book to select the book for practise.
Swipe up/down to scroll through the list of lesson song books.

bMusic Screen

Selecting
a lesson book and song/piece
1. Tap a lesson song book to select the book.
A list of songs/pieces from the selected lesson book will beshown.
2. Tap a lesson song/piece to select the song/piece for practice.
The Lesson Song playback screen will be shown.

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Lesson Song book listLessonSong playback screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Lesson Song book screen.

ab Lesson Song menu button
Tap to open the Lesson Song settings menu.

bc Song/Piece title
Displays the title of the currently selected lesson song/piece.

d Bar/Beat indicatorcDisplays the bar and beat of the currently playing lesson song/piece.
Swipe left/right to adjust the playback position.

de Playback mode button
Tap to change the playback mode.
* For more information about Lesson Song playback modes, pleaserefer to “Changing the lesson song playback mode” on page 57.

if Previous button
Tap to select the previous lesson song/piece.

g Play/Stop button
Tap to Play/Stop the selected lesson song/piece.

jh Next button
Tap to select the next lesson song/piece.

i A-B Repeat button

e

f

g

h

Music Screen

Repeat a section of the selected lesson song/piece between
points A and B.
Tap to set the A (start) and B (end) points of the phrase to berepeated.
* Tap the A-B button for a third time to turn off the A-B repeat
function.

j	Metronome bar /Metronome Start/Stop button
Tap to open the Metronome settings and/or Start/Stop the
metronome.
* While a song/piece is playing, selecting the Pianist or Sound modes
will cause playback to stop.

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Lesson Songs
LessonSong settings menua BalanceLong press and drag the slider to adjust the volume balance
between the right-hand and left-hand parts of the selectedlesson song/piece.

b Close Menu
Tap to close the menu and return to the Lesson Song playback
screen.

abMusic Screen

Playingthe selected lesson song/piece
1. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
Following a 1 bar count-in, the lesson song/piece will start toplay.
The bar/beat indicator will scroll to indicate the current
playing position.
2. Swipe the bar/beat indicator left/right to adjust the playback
position.
3. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The lesson song/piece will stop playing.
4. Tap the [Play/Stop] button again.
The lesson song/piece will resume playback from 2 bars
before the stop position.
* While a song/piece is playing, selecting the Pianist or Sound modes
will cause playback to stop.

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Bar/beat indicator
Play/Stop button

Changing
the lesson song playback mode
Tap the playback mode button to change the lesson song
playback mode.
Play the selected song/piece once, then stop.
Play the selected song/piece repeatedly.
 lay the selected song/piece, then play other songs fromP
the current lesson book in order.
 lay the selected song/piece, then play another song fromP
the current lesson book at random.

Playback mode buttonRepeatinga section of the lesson song/piece (A-B Repeat)
The A-B Repeat function allows sections of the selected lesson song/piece to be looped between two points in order to practise
difficult passages continuously.
While the lesson song/piece is playing:
1. Tap the [A-B Repeat] button to specify the start point of theloop.
“A” symbolMusic Screen

An “A” symbol will appear above the button.

A-B Repeat button:(start point of loop)

2. Tap the [A-B Repeat] button again to specify the end point of
the loop.
A “B” symbol will appear above the button, and the defined
section will be repeated continuously.

“B” symbol* The repeat will begin two measures before the defined “A” point.

3. Tap the [A-B Repeat] button again to cancel the repeat
function.

A-B Repeat button:(end point of loop)

The lesson song/piece will resume normal playback.

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Lesson Songs
Adjusting
the lesson song/piece playback tempo
It is possible to adjust the playback tempo of the current lesson song/piece, allowing difficult passages to be practised moreconveniently.
1. Tap the [Metronome] button to expand the Metronome bar.

Metronome button

2. Swipe each digit up/down or tap the arrow buttons to adjust
the lesson song/piece playback tempo.
* It is also possible to turn the metronome on/off to assist with timing.

Tempo selection

Music Screen

Metronome Start/StopAdjusting
the lesson song balance
It is also possible to adjust the volume balance between the right-hand and left-hand parts of the current lesson song/piece, allowing
each hand to be practiced separately.
While the lesson song/piece is playing:
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show Lesson Song menu.
2. Long press and drag the slider to the left-most position (9-1).
The right-hand part of the selected lesson song/piece will bemuted, allowing this part to be practiced.
3. Long press and drag the slider to the right-most position (19).
The left-hand part of the selected lesson song/piece will bemuted, allowing this part to be practiced.
* If the Beyer lesson book is selected, increasing the left-hand value will
decrease the volume of the student’s part, while increasing the righthand value will decrease the volume of the teacher’s part.

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Balance slider

Concert Magic
The Concert Magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the
176 pre-programmed songs, then tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm and tempo.
* For a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs, please refer to “Internal Song Lists” booklet.

From the Music screen, tap [Concert Magic] to enter the function.

Concert Magic

Concert

Magic screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Music screen.

ab Concert Magic category list
Tap a category to show the available Concert Magic songs inthat category.
Swipe up/down to scroll through the list of categories.

Music ScreenbSelectinga Concert Magic category and song
1. Tap a Concert Magic category.
A list of songs from the selected category will be shown.
2. Tap a song to select the song for playback/performance.
The Concert Magic playback screen will be shown.

Concert Magic category
list

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Concert Magic
Concert

Magic playback screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Concert Magic categories screen.

ab Concert Magic menu button
Tap to open the Concert Magic settings menu.

bc Song title
Displays the title of the currently selected Concert Magic song.

d Playback mode buttonc

Tap to change the playback mode.
* For more information about Concert Magic playback modes,
please refer to “Changing the Concert Magic playback mode” onpage 63.

e Previous button
Tap to select the previous Concert Magic song.

hf Play/Stop button
Tap to Play/Stop the selected Concert Magic song.

g Next button
Tap to select the next Concert Magic song.

h Performance mode button
Tap to change the Concert Magic performance mode between“Normal” and “Steady Beat” modes.

Music Screen* For more information about Concert Magic performance modes,
please refer to ”Changing the Concert Magic performance mode” onpage 62.

d

e

f

g

Concert

Magic settings menua BalanceLong press and drag the slider to adjust the volume balance
between the right-hand and left-hand parts of the selected
Concert Magic song.

b Tempo selection
Swipe each digit up/down or tap the arrow buttons to adjust theConcert Magic song playback tempo.

c Close Menu
Tap to close the menu and return to the Concert Magic playback
screen.

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1. Concert Magic song performance
Concert Magic performance function allows the currently selected song to be performed by pressing the keys witha steady rhythm and tempo.
Concert Magic songs are divided into three different arrangement types, each requiring a different level of skill tobe performed correctly.
* The Concert Magic arrangement type for each song is indicated in the “Internal Song Lists” booklet as “EB”, “MP”, or “SK”.

Easy
Beat (EB)
These are the easiest songs to play. To perform them, simply tap out a constant steady beat on any key on the keyboard.
The following example shows the notated score for “Für Elise”, indicating that a constant, steady rhythm should be maintained
throughout the song. This is the distinguishing characteristic of an Easy Beat song.
Key on:X X

X X X X X X

X X X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

MelodyPlay (MP)Music Screen

These songs are also relatively easy to play, especially if they are familiar to the player. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of the
melody on any key of the keyboard. Singing along as the rhythm is tapped can be helpful.
The following example shows the notated score for “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”.
* When performing fast Concert Magic songs, it may be easier to tap different keys with two alternating fingers in order to play at a greater speed.

Key on: X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Skillful(SK)
These songs range in difficulty from moderately difficult to difficult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody andthe accompaniment notes on any key of the keyboard. The Note Navigator will be very helpful when playing the Skillful type songs.
The following example shows the notated score for “Waltz of the Flowers”.
Key on

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

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Concert MagicPerformingthe selected Concert Magic song
Press a key on the keyboard.
The song will advance with every key that is pressed. Pressing
the keys gently will produce a soft sound, while pressing heavily
will produce a loud sound.

Changingthe Concert Magic performance mode
Tap the [Performance Mode] button to change the Concert
Magic performance mode.
 erform the selected Concert Magic song by tapping any
P
key, following the song arrangement type.

Music Screen erform the selected Concert Magic song by tapping any
P
key with a constant steady beat, regardless of the songarrangement type.

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Performance mode
button2. Concert Magic song playback
The Concert Magic playback function allows the currently selected song to be played automatically, without pressing
the keyboard.

Playingthe selected Concert Magic song
1. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The selected Concert Magic song will start to play.
2. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The Concert Magic song will stop playing.
Play/Stop button* While a song/piece is playing, selecting the Pianist or Sound modes
will cause playback to stop.

Changingthe Concert Magic playback mode
Tap the playback mode button to change the Concert Magic
playback mode.
Play the selected song repeatedly.

 lay the selected song, then play another song from thePcurrent song group at random.

Music Screen

 lay the selected song, then play other songs from thePcurrent category in order.
Playback mode button

Adjusting
the Concert Magic song playback tempo
It is possible to adjust the playback tempo of the current Concert Magic song.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show the Concert Magic settingsmenu.
2. Swipe each digit up/down or tap the arrow buttons to adjust
the Concert Magic song playback tempo.

Tempo

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Concert MagicAdjusting
the Concert Magic song balance
It is also possible to adjust the volume balance between the right-hand and left-hand parts of the current Concert Magic song,allowing each hand to be practiced separately when using the playback function.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show the Concert Magic settingsmenu.
2. Long press and drag the slider to the left-most position (9-1).
The right-hand part of the selected Concert Magic song will
be muted, allowing this part to be practiced.
3. Long press and drag the slider to the right-most position (19).

Music Screen

The left-hand part of the selected Concert Magic song will bemuted, allowing this part to be practiced.

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Balance slider

Recorder Playback
The Recorder Playback function is used to playback songs that have been recorded to this instrument’s internal
memory using Pianist mode or Sound mode.
* For more information about the internal song recorder, please refer to “Song Recorder (Internal memory)” on page 36.

From the Music screen, tap [Recorder Playback] to enter thefunction.

Recorder Playback

RecorderPlayback song selection screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Music screen.

ab Recorder Playback song listbMusic Screen

Lists the songs that have been recorded to internal memory.
Tap a song to select it for playback.
Swipe up/down to scroll through the list of internal recorder
songs.
The Recorder Playback playback screen will be shown.

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Recorder Playback
RecorderPlayback screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the Recorder Playback song selection screen.

ab Recorder Playback menu button
Tap to open the Recorder Playback settings menu.

bc Song title
Displays the title of the currently selected internal recorder song.

d Position barc

Displays the current playback position of the selected internal
recorder song.

e Previous buttond

Tap to select the previous internal recorder song.

f Play/Stop button
Tap to Play/Stop the selected internal recorder song.

g Next button
Tap to select the next internal recorder song.

hh	Overdubbing bar /Overdubbing Start/Stop button
Tap to open the Overdubbing settings and/or Start/Stop theOverdubbing function.

i* This function will only be visible when a USB memory device isconnected to this instrument, and a Sound song is selected.

Music Screen* For more information about the Overdubbing function, pleaserefer to “Overdubbing a song/audio file” on page 74.

i	Metronome bar /Metronome Start/Stop button
Tap to open the Metronome settings and/or Start/Stop the
metronome.
* For more information about the Metronome function, please refer
to “Metronome / Drum Patterns” on page 32.
* While a song/piece is playing, selecting the Pianist or Sound modes
will cause playback to stop.

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f

g

RecorderPlayback settings menua Part SelectSwipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select the part(s) of
the song to be played back.
* This setting applies to internal songs recorded in Sound mode only.

b Song TransposeLong press and drag the slider to adjust the playback pitch of
the currently selected internal song in semi-tone steps.

a* This setting applies to internal songs recorded in Sound mode only.

c Save To USB (INT)b

Tap to save the currently selected internal song to USB memory
in Kawai internal (KSO) format.

c* This function applies to internal songs recorded in Sound mode only.

dd Save To USB (SMF)
Tap to save the currently selected internal song to USB memoryin Standard MIDI File (SMF) format.

e* This function applies to internal songs recorded in Sound mode only.

fe Load Song From USBg

Tap to load a Kawai KSO format song saved to a USB memory
device into one of this instrument’s internal song memories.

f Erase SonghTap to erase the currently selected recorder song from internal
memory.

Music Screen

g Erase All SongTap to erase all recorded songs from internal memory.

h Close Menu
Tap to close the menu and return to the Recorder Playback
playback screen.
* The Save/Load functions will only be visible when a USB memory
device is connected to this instrument.

Playingthe selected internal recorder song
1. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The selected internal recorder song will start to play.
2. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The selected internal recorder song will stop playing.
* While a song/piece is playing, selecting the Pianist or Sound modes
will cause playback to stop.

Play/Stop button

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Recorder Playback
Playing/muting
parts of the song
When playing songs recorded in Sound mode, this setting allows the playback part to be changed.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show Recorder Playback settingsmenu.
2. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select whichpart(s) of the song to be played back.

Part Select* This setting applies to internal songs recorded in Sound mode only.

Transposing

the song
When playing songs recorded in Sound mode, this setting allows the playback pitch to be changed.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show Recorder Playback settingsmenu.
2. Long press and drag the slider to adjust the playback pitch of
the currently selected internal song in semi-tone steps.
Song Transpose slider

Music Screen* This setting applies to internal songs recorded in Sound mode only.

Savingthe song to USB memory
When playing songs recorded in Sound mode, these functions allow the currently selected song to be saved to USB memory ininternal Kawai (KSO) or Standard MIDI File (SMF) formats.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show Recorder Playback settingsmenu.
2. Tap [Save To USB (INT)] or [Save To USB (SMF)] functions tosave the currently selected song in internal or SMF formats.
A filename input screen will appear.
3. Enter the desired filename for the saved song using theonscreen keyboard, then tap the “Done” key to confirm thesave.
* The filename length is limited to 20 characters.
* These functions apply to internal songs recorded in Sound mode only.
* These functions will only be visible when a USB memory device isconnected to this instrument.

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Save To USBLoadinga song into internal memory
This function allows the recorder songs (KSO format) stored on a USB memory device to be loaded into this instrument’s internal
memory.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show Recorder Playback settingsmenu.
2. Tap the [Load Song From USB] function.
The internal song memory list will be shown (10 memories).

Load Song From USB

3. Tap the internal song memory for the song to be loaded into.
A list of files and folders stored on the USB memory device will
be shown.

Internal recorder song list

Music Screen

4. Tap the filename of the song to be loaded into the selectedinternal memory.
A confirmation box will be shown.

5. Tap the [Yes] button to load the song into the selected internal
memory, or the [No] button to cancel.
It should now be possible to play the loaded song via the
playback screen.
Confirmation box* This function applies to internal songs recorded in Sound mode only.
* This function will only be visible when a USB memory device isconnected to this instrument.

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Recorder Playback
Erasingthe song
This function allows the current internal recorder song to be erased from memory.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show Recorder Playback settingsmenu.
2. Tap [Erase Song].
A confirmation box will be shown.

Erase Song

3. Tap the [Yes] button to erase the song, or the [No] button tocancel.
Confirmation box

Music ScreenErasing
all songs
This function allows all recorder songs to be erased from internal memory.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show Recorder Playback settingsmenu.
2. Tap [Erase All Song].
A confirmation box will be shown.

Erase All Song

3. Tap the [Yes] button to erase all of the recorder songs stored
in internal memory, or the [No] button to cancel..
Confirmation box

70USB Memory Player
The USB Memory Player function is used to playback songs and audio files stored on a USB memory device. Thisfunction is particularly useful when attempting to learn the chords or melody to a new piece, or to simply play alongwith one’s favorite song.
* This function will only be visible when a USB memory device is connected to this instrument.

From the Music screen, tap [USB Memory Player] to enter thefunction.

USB Memory Player

USB Memory Player supported formats
Song
Audio

KSO

Kawai Song file

SMF

Format 0, Format 1

MP3

32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz, Stereo, 8-320 kbit/s (fixed & variable)

WAV

44.1 kHz, Stereo, 16 bita Back button
Tap to return to the Music screen.

Music Screen

USB Memory Player song selection screenab USB Memory file list
Lists the song and audio files stored on the connected USB
memory device.
Tap a folder to enter that folder, or tap a song/audio file to selectit for playback.
Swipe up/down to scroll through the list of song/audio files.

b

The USB Memory Player playback screen will be shown.

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USB Memory Player
USB Memory Player playback screen
a Back button
Tap to return to the USB Memory Player song selection screen.

ab USB Memory Player menu button
Tap to open the USB Memory Player settings menu.

bc Song/Audio file title
Displays the title of the currently selected song/audio file.

d Position barc

Displays the current playback position of the selected song/audio file.

e Playback mode buttondi

Tap to change the playback mode.
* For more information about USB Memory Player playback modes,
please refer to “Changing the song/audio file playback mode” onpage 73.

f Previous button
Tap to select the previous song/audio file in the folder.

jg Play/Stop button
Tap to Play/Stop the selected song/audio file.

kh Next button
Tap to select the next song/audio file in the folder.

i A-B Repeat button

Music Screen

Repeat a section of the selected song/audio file between points
A and B.
Tap to set the A (start) and B (end) points of the phrase to berepeated.
* Tap the A-B button for a third time to turn off the A-B repeat
function.

j	Overdubbing bar /Overdubbing Start/Stop button
Tap to open the Overdubbing settings and/or Start/Stop theOverdubbing function.
* For more information about the Overdubbing function, pleaserefer to “Overdubbing a song/audio file” on page 74.

k	Metronome bar /Metronome Start/Stop button
Tap to open the Metronome settings and/or Start/Stop the
metronome.
* For more information about the Metronome function, please refer
to “Metronome / Drum Patterns” on page 32.
* While a song/audio file is playing, selecting the Pianist or Sound modes
will cause playback to stop.

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Playingthe selected song/audio file
1. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The selected song/audio file will start to play.
The position bar will indicate the current playing position.
2. Tap the [Play/Stop] button.
The song/audio file will stop playing.

Play/Stop button

3. Tap the [Play/Stop] button again.
The song/audio will start to play once again, from the
beginning.
* While a song/audio file is playing, selecting the Pianist or Sound modes
will cause playback to stop.

Changingthe song/audio file playback mode
Tap the [Playback Mode] button to change the song/audio file
playback mode.
Play the selected song/audio once, then stop.
Play the selected song/audio repeatedly.
 lay the selected song/audio, then play other files stored inP
the same folder in order.
Playback mode button

Music Screen

 lay the selected song/audio, then play other files stored inP
the same folder at random.

Repeatinga section of the song/audio file (A-B Repeat)
The A-B Repeat function allows sections of the selected song/audio file to be “looped” between two points in order to hear the same
passage continuously.
While the song/audio file is playing:
1. Tap the [A-B Repeat] button to specify the start point of theloop.
An “A” symbol will appear above the button.

“A” symbol

A-B Repeat button:(start point of loop)73

USB Memory Player
2. Tap the [A-B Repeat] button again to specify the end point of
the loop.
A “B” symbol will appear above the button, and the defined
section will be repeated continuously.
3. Tap the [A-B Repeat] button again to cancel the repeat
function.

“B” symbol

A-B Repeat button

The song/audio file will resume normal playback.

Overdubbing
a song/audio file
The Overdubbing function allows the selected audio file to be recorded to a separate MP3/WAV audio file, while also recording any
notes played. This function can also be used to convert a song recorded to internal memory in Sound mode, or a song loaded fromUSB memory, to an MP3/WAV audio file. In addition, the LINE IN audio and Bluetooth Audio (if connected) will also be mixed andrecorded to the MP3/WAV audio file.
* This function will only be visible when a USB memory device is connected to this instrument.

1. Tap the [Overdubbing Start/Stop] button.
The Overdubbing function will enter Standby mode.

Music Screen* Press and hold the [Overdubbing Start/Stop] button to cancel theStandby mode.

Overdubbing Start/Stopbutton2. Press a key on the keyboard, or tap the [Overdubbing Start/
Stop] button again.
The [Overdubbing Start/Stop] button will change colour, andthe overdubbing will start.

Overdubbing Start/Stopbutton74

3. Tap the [Overdubbing Start/Stop] button again to stop theoverdubbing.
A confirmation box will be shown prompting to save the file
to USB memory.

Overdubbing Start/Stopbutton4. Tap [Yes], then enter the desired filename for the overdubbed
audio file using the onscreen keyboard.
* The overdubbed audio file will be saved in the root folder of the USB
memory device. It is not possible to save the file in a different folder.
* During overdubbing, it will not be possible to alternate between
Pianist/Sound modes.

Confirmation box

Music Screen

USB Memory Player settings menu
a Play Volume
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the playback volume of
the currently selected song/audio file.

b Song TransposeLong press and drag the slider to adjust the playback pitch of
the currently selected song/audio file.
* This setting applies to KSO/SMF songs only.

c Close Menu
Tap to close the menu and return to the USB Memory Player
playback screen.

a

b
c
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USB Memory Player
Adjusting
the volume of the song/audio file.
This setting allows the volume of the song/audio file to be adjusted.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show USB Memory Player settingsmenu.
2. Long press and drag the slider to adjust the playback volumeof the currently selected song/audio file.

Play Volume slider

Transposing

the song file
This setting allows the playback pitch of the song file to be changed.
1. Tap the [Menu] button to show USB Memory Player settings
menu.

Music Screen

2. Long press and drag the slider to adjust the playback pitch of
the currently selected song/audio file.
* This setting applies to KSO/SMF songs only.

Song Transpose slider76

About the Favorite Screen
The Favorite function allows the current instrument setup (sound selections, split point, reverb and effect settings,
and various other panel options) to be stored to a memory and immediately recalled with a single tap. The Favorite
screen displays 4 memories per page, with a maximum of 4 pages, allowing a total of 16 different Favorite memories
to be stored.
The Favorite screen is empty by default, but new Favorite memories can be added via the Pianist mode or Soundmode menus. When created, each Favorite memory will store the settings listed below.
Tap the [Favorite] button to show the Favorite screen.

Favorite button

Functions
and Settings stored to Favorite memories
Pianist Mode

Metronome Settings

Rendering character

Mode

Resonance depth

Tempo

Ambience (type/depth)

Time Signature/Rhythm
VolumeSingle: Sound

Virtual Technician Settings

Dual: Sounds, Balance, Layer Octave Shift, Layer Dynamics

Touch Curve (incl. User)

Split: Sounds, Balance, Lower Octave Shift, Lower Pedal, Split Point

Voicing (incl. User)

4Hands: Sounds, Left Octave Shift, Right Octave Shift, Split Point

Damper Resonance

Reverb (type/depth)

Damper Noise

Effects (type/settings)

String ResonanceTranspose

Undamped String ResonanceFavorite Screen

Sound Mode

Cabinet ResonanceSound Settings

Key-off EffectTuningFall-back Noise

Damper Hold

Hammer Delay

Tone Control

Topboard Simulation
Decay Time

MIDI Settings

Minimum Touch

MIDI Channel

Stretch Tuning (incl. User)

Local Control

Temperament (incl. User)

Transmit Program Change Numbers

Temperament Key

Multi-timbral Mode

Key Volume (incl. User)

Channel Mute

Half-Pedal AdjustSoft Pedal Depth77

About the Favorite Screen
Favorite
screena Favorite screen menu button
Tap to open the Favorite settings menu.

b Page indicator
Indicates the current Favorite page, and how many Favorite
pages (1~4) are available.

abc Favorite memory buttons
Tap to select the desired Favorite memory.
Swipe left/right to cycle through the available Favorite pages.
* This area will be empty by default, but will become populated as
new Favorite memories are stored.

c* Favorite memories stored in Pianist mode will be represented by apiano icon, while Favorite memories stored in Sound mode will be
represented by a musical note icon.

d	Recorder bar /Record Start/Stop button
Tap to open the Recorder settings and/or Start/Stop therecorder.

d* For more information about the Recorder function, please refer to“About the Recorder” on page 35ee	Metronome bar /Metronome Start/Stop button
Tap to open the Metronome settings and/or Start/Stop the
metronome.
* For more information about the Metronome function, please refer
to “Metronome / Drum Patterns” on page 32.

Favorite
settings menua Startup with Favorite ON/OFF button

Favorite Screen

Tap to specify whether or not this instrument should startup
with the Favorite screen.

b Edit Favorite
Tap to show the Edit Favorite screen, used to delete or reposition
Favorite memories.

c Rename Selected Favorite
Tap to rename the selected Favorite memory.

a
b
c

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1. Storing and Selecting Favorite memories
Storinga Favorite memory
The following procedure will store the current instrument settings to a Favorite memory.
1. In either Pianist or Sound mode, tap the [Menu] button toshow the mode’s menu.

Menu button

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

2. Tap [Store To Favorite] at the bottom of the menu.
* In Sound mode, it may be necessary to scroll the screen in order to
see the “Store to Favorite” function.

The Favorite Name screen will be shown.
3. Enter the desired name for the Favorite memory using theonscreen keyboard, then tap the “Done” key to confirm thestore.

Store To Favorite

Sound ModeFavorite Screen

Pianist Mode79

About the Favorite Screen
Selectinga Favorite memory
The following procedure will select a previously stored Favorite memory.
1. Tap the [Favorite] button.
The Favorite screen will be shown.
* If a Favorite memory was selected previously, that memory will be
re-selected automatically.

Favorite button

2. Tap the desired Favorite memory.
The Favorite memory will be selected, and its settings will berecalled.

Favorite Screen

If necessary, swipe the screen left/right to cycle through theavailable Favorite pages.

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Favorite memory buttons

2. Editing Favorite memories
Startupwith Favorite function
When the Startup with Favorite function is enabled, this instrument will show the Favorite screen when the instrument is turned on,
and will select the first Favorite memory automatically.
1. Tap the [Menu] button.
Menu button

The Favorite settings menu will be shown.

2. Tap the Startup with Favorite [ON/OFF] button to enable thefunction.
The next time this instrument is turned on, the Favorite
screen will be shown, with the first (top-left) Favorite memory
selected automatically.

“Startup with Favorite”
ON/OFF button* To startup with a different Favorite memory, follow the steps above toreposition that memory to the first position.

Favorite Screen* To startup in Pianist mode, set the “Startup with Favorite” function to
Off.

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About the Favorite Screen
Edittinga Favorite memory
zDeleting a Favorite memory
The following procedure allows Favorite memories to be deleted.
1. Tap the [Menu] button.
Menu button

The Favorite settings menu will be shown.

2. Tap [Edit Favorite].
The Edit Favorite screen will be shown.
Edit Favorite

Favorite Screen

3. Tap the [X] icon in the top-left corner of a Favorite memory todelete that memory.
If necessary, swipe the screen left/right to cycle through theavailable Favorite pages.
4. Tap the [Back] button to exit the Edit Favorite screen andreturn to the Favorite settings menu.

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Back button[X] iconzRepositioning a Favorite memory
The following procedure allows a Favorite memory to be repositioned.
1. Tap the [Menu] button.
Menu button

The Favorite settings menu will be shown.

2. Tap [Edit Favorite].
The Edit Favorite screen will be shown.
Edit Favorite

3. Long press a favorite memory, then drag the memory into thedesired position.

Back button

Favorite Screen

Release the finger to confirm the new Favorite memory
position.
* It is also possible move a memory onto another page, by dragging
the memory to the left of right edge of the screen.

4. Tap the [Back] button to exit the Edit Favorite screen andreturn to the Favorite settings menu.

83About the Favorite ScreenRenaminga Favorite memory
The following procedure will rename the currently selected Favorite memory.
1. Tap the [Menu] button.
Menu button

The Favorite settings menu will be shown.

2. Tap [Rename Selected Favorite].
The Favorite Name screen will be shown.

Favorite Screen

3. Enter the desired name for the Favorite memory using theonscreen keyboard, then tap the “Done” key to confirm thestore.

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Rename Selected Favorite

About Settings
The Pianist mode menu and Sound mode menu contain a variety of options to adjust this instrument’s operationand sound. These settings are grouped by category, providing convenient access to relevant controls. The available
settings will differ depending on whether Pianist mode or Sound mode is being used. Once adjusted, settings canbe stored to one of this instrument’s 16 Favorite memories for instant recall.

1. Pianist mode menu
The Pianist mode menu contains the following settings and functions.

Setting menu

Description

Available Settings

Page no.

Ambience

Adjust the sense of sound moving around in a virtual
room.

Type

p. 86

Depth

p. 86

Virtual Technician

Adjust various characteristics of the simulated grandpiano sound.

Touch Curve

p. 99

Voicing

p. 101

Damper Noisep. 103Fall-back Noisep. 108Hammer Delayp. 109Minimum Touch

p. 111

Key Volume

p. 117

Half-Pedal Adjustp. 119

Soft Pedal Depth

p. 119Store to Sound

p. 98

Tone Control

p. 122

Speaker Volume**–Line In Level

p. 124Wall EQ**–SHS Modep. 125Phones Typep. 126

Phones Volume

p. 127

Bluetooth MIDI

p. 129Bluetooth Audiop. 130Bluetooth Audio Volume

p. 131Rename File*p. 132

Delete File*p. 133

USB Format*

p. 134

MIDI Channel

p. 137

Send PGM#

p. 138

Local Control

p. 138Transmit PGM# On/Off

p. 139Multi-timbral Modep. 140Channel Mute

p. 140LCD Contrast

p. 141

Auto Display Off

p. 141

Auto Power Off

p. 142

Factory Resetp. 143

Sound Settings

Settings

Adjust settings related to the overall sound, such as thevolume of speakers, headphones, line inputs, etc.

Adjust settings related to this instrument’s operation,such as Bluetooth and MIDI connectivity, USB
functions, LCD appearance, etc.

* USB functions will only be visible when a USB memory device is connected to this instrument.
** “Speaker Volume” and “Wall EQ” setting do not affect any sound of this instrument.

Settings

Pianistmode settings and functions

85

About Settings
Pianistmode menua Ambience type (p. 86)
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the ambience
type used for the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.
Ambience refers to the sense of sound moving around in a
virtual room.

b Ambience depth (p. 86)aLong press and drag the slider to adjust the depth/strength of
the ambience.

bc Pianist Demos (p. 87)
Tap to open the Pianist Demos screen, which performs pieces
that demonstrate the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.

cd Virtual Technician (p. 95)

d

Tap to open the Virtual Technician menu.
This menu is used to adjust various characteristics of theacoustic piano sound.

ee Sound Settings (p. 120)f

Tap to open the Sound Settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust various settings related to the overallsound of this instrument.

gf Settings (p. 128)
Tap to open the Settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust various system settings.

hg Store To Favorite (p. 94)
Tap to store the current piano sound and associated settings toa Favorite memory.

h Close Menu
Tap to close the menu and return to the Pianist mode screen.

Adjusting
the Ambience Type and Depth
Ambience refers to the sense of sound moving around in a virtual room.
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change theambience type used for the SK-EX Rendering piano soundengine.
* The Ambience type can be set to one of 10 types, listed below.

Ambience type

Settings

2. Long press and drag the slider to adjust the depth/strength of
the ambience.
Ambience depth

86Ambience
types
Ambience Type

Description

NaturalSimulates the ambience of a natural environment.

Small Room

Simulates the ambience/reverberation of a small room.

Medium Room

Simulates the ambience/reverberation of a medium-sized room.

Large Room

Simulates the ambience/reverberation of a large room.

Mellow Lounge

Simulates the soft ambience/reverberation of a lounge.

Bright Lounge

Simulates the bright ambience/reverberation of a lounge.

StudioSimulates the ambience/reverberation of a recording studio.

Wood Studio

Simulates the ambience/reverberation of a wooden recording studio.

Live Stage

Simulates the ambience/reverberation of a live stage.

Echo

Simulates the ambience/reverberation of an echo chamber.

About
Pianist Demos screen
This screen contains pieces that demonstrate the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.

a Back button
Tap to return to the Pianist mode menu.

ab Song title
Displays the title of the currently selected internal demo song.

c Previous button
Tap to select the previous demo song for playback.

d Play/Stop buttonb

Tap to Play/Stop the selected demo song.

e Next button
Tap to select the next demo song for playback.
* When the selected demo song has finished, the next song will begin toplay automatically.

cdSettings* While a demo song is playing, tapping the Back button will cause
playback to stop.

e87About Settings
About
Pianist Demos songs
Song nameComposer1

Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53

Frédéric Chopin2

Suite bergamasque - Prélude

Claude Debussy

3

Turkish March

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Other
Pianist mode menu settings
For information regarding the other Pianist mode menu settings, please refer to the pages below:

Settings

Virtual Technician: page 95
Sound Settings:
page 120
Settings:
page 12888

2. Sound mode menu
The Sound mode menu contains the following settings and functions.

Setting menu

Description

Available Settings

Page no.

ReverbAdjust the acoustic environment of a virtual room.

Type

p. 92

Depth

p. 92

Adjust the tonal character of a sound by applying
various effects.

Type

p. 93

Settings

p. 93

Transpose

Adjust the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps.

Key

p. 94

Keyboard Settings

Adjust various settings related to the Dual, Split, and
4Hands keyboard modes.

Dual
Balance, Layer Octave Shift,
Layer Dynamics

p. 94

Split
Balance, Lower Octave Shift,
Lower Pedal, Split Point

p. 94

4HandsBalance, Right Octave Shift,
Left Octave Shift, Split Point

p. 94

Virtual Technician Modep. 95

Touch Curve

p. 99

Voicing

p. 101

Damper Resonancep. 103Damper Noisep. 103String Resonancep. 104

Undamped String Resonancep. 105

Cabinet Resonancep. 106Key-off Effectp. 107

Fall-back Noisep. 108Hammer Delayp. 109Topboard Simulation

p. 110Decay Time

p. 111Minimum Touch

p. 111

Stretch Tuning

p. 112Temperamentp. 114Temperament Key

p. 116

Key Volume

p. 117

Half-Pedal Adjustp. 119

Soft Pedal Depth

p. 119Store to Sound

p. 98

Smart Mode Typep. 95

Effects(not shown when Single
keyboard mode isselected)

Virtual Technician

Adjust various characteristics of the simulated grandpiano sound.

Settings

Soundmode settings and functions

89

About Settings

Setting menu

Description

Available Settings

Page no.

Sound Settings

Adjust settings related to the overall sound, such as thevolume of speakers, headphones, line inputs, etc.

Tuningp. 121

Damper Holdp. 121

Tone Control

p. 122

Speaker Volume**–Line In Level

p. 124Wall EQ**–SHS Modep. 125Phones Typep. 126

Phones Volume

p. 127

Bluetooth MIDI

p. 129Bluetooth Audiop. 130Bluetooth Audio Volume

p. 131Rename File*p. 132

Delete File*p. 133

USB Format*

p. 134

MIDI Channel

p. 137

Send PGM#

p. 138

Local Control

p. 138Transmit PGM# On/Off

p. 139Multi-timbral Modep. 140Channel Mute

p. 140LCD Contrast

p. 141

Auto Display Off

p. 141

Auto Power Off

p. 142

Factory Resetp. 143

Settings

Adjust settings related to this instrument’s operation,such as Bluetooth and MIDI connectivity, USB
functions, LCD appearance, etc.

Settings* USB functions will only be visible when a USB memory device is connected to this instrument.
** “Speaker Volume” and “Wall EQ” setting do not affect any sound of this instrument.

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Soundmode menua Reverb settings (p. 92)
Tap to open the Reverb settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust the Reverb type and depth.

b Reverb ON/OFF button (p. 92)
Tap to turn Reverb On/Off.

ac Effects settings (p. 93)b

Tap to open the Effects settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust the Effects type and settings.

d Effects ON/OFF button (p. 93)
Tap to turn Effects On/Off.

cde Transpose (p. 94)
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the pitch of the keyboard
in semi-tone steps.

f Keyboard Settings (p. 94)
Tap to open the Keyboard Settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust Dual, Split, and 4Hands keyboard
mode settings.
* This item will not be shown when Single keyboard mode isselected.

g Virtual Technician (p. 95)
Tap to open the Virtual Technician menu.
This menu is used to adjust various characteristics of theacoustic piano sound.

h Sound Settings (p. 120)
Tap to open the Sound Settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust various settings of the sound.

e
f
g
h
i
j
k

i Settings (p. 128)
Tap to open the Settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust various system settings.

j Store To Favorite (p. 94)
Tap to store the current sound and associated settings to a
Favorite memory.

k Close Menu

Settings

Tap to close the menu and return to the Pianist mode screen.

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About Settings
Adjusting
the Reverb settings
Reverb refers to the acoustic environment of a virtual room.
1. Tap the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Reverb on/off.

Reverb ON/OFF button

2. Tap [Reverb] to open the Reverb settings menu.
Reverb settings
Menu button

3. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the reverb
type.
* The Reverb type can be set to one of 6 types, listed below.

Settings

Reverb type

4. Long press and drag the two sliders to adjust the depth andtime of the reverb.

Depth slider* The Reverb depth and time can be adjusted within the range of
1~10

Time slider

Reverb

types

92

Reverb type

Description

Room

Simulates the ambience of a small rehearsal room.

LoungeSimulates the ambience of piano lounge.

Small Hall

Simulates the ambience of a small hall.

Concert Hall

Simulates the ambience of a concert hall or theatre.

Live Hall

Simulates the ambience of a live hall or stage.

Cathedral

Simulates the ambience of a large cathedral.

Adjusting
the Effect settings
Effects alter the tonal character and feeling of an instrument sound.
1. Tap the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Effects on/off.

Effects ON/OFF button

2. Tap [Effects] to open the Effects settings menu.

Effects settings
Menu button

3. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Effecttype.

4. Long press and drag the two sliders to adjust the settings ofthe effect.

Effect type
Dry/Wet slider
Time slider

Settings* The Effect type can be set to one of 24 types. For a full list of available
effect types, please refer to “Effect types” on page 31.

93About Settings
Adjusting
the Transpose setting
The Transpose setting allows the pitch of this instrument keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This is particularly
useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key.
When transposed, the song can be played in the original key, yet heard in a different key.
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the value of theTranspose settings.
* The Transpose value can be adjusted within the range of -12~+12.

Transpose slider

Adjusting
the Keyboard Settings
The Keyboard Settings menu is used to adjusted Dual, Split, and 4Hands keyboard mode settings.
* This item will not be shown when Single keyboard mode is selected.

The settings in this menu will vary depending on the keyboard
mode selected. For more information regarding the different
keyboard modes, and adjusting their relevant settings, pleaserefer to the pages below:
Dual keyboard mode:
page 23
Split keyboard mode:
page 25
4Hands keyboard mode: page 27
Keyboard Settings

Store
To Favorite function
The Store To Favorite function is used to store the current instrument settings to a Favorite memory.
1. Tap [Store To Favorite].

Settings

The Favorite Name screen will be shown.
2. Enter the desired name for the Favorite memory using theonscreen keyboard, then tap the “Done” key to confirm thestore.
* For more information about the Favorites function, please refer to“About the Favorite Screen” on page 77.

Store To Favorite

94

Virtual Technician
The Virtual Technician menu contains a variety of settings that allow the character of this instrument’s acoustic piano
to be dramatically adjusted. There are two methods of using the Virtual Technician: Smart Mode and Advanced
Mode.
Tap [Virtual Technician] to open the Virtual Technician menu.

Virtual Technician

Smart
Mode

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

In Smart Mode, the Virtual Technician intelligently performs a collection of adjustments for the player, based on ten preset attributes
such as “Soft” or “Strong”, “Brilliant” or “Dark”. This mode is recommended for musicians that wish to enjoy different piano characteristics,
without delving into the individual parameters of Advanced Mode.
* The Smart Mode Virtual Technician is only available in Sound mode.

Tap the [Smart] button to select the Smart Mode Virtual Technician.

a Back button
Tap to return to the Sound mode menu.

ab Virtual Technician Mode select button
Tap to change the Virtual Technician to Smart or Advancedmode.

c Smart Mode SelectSwipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Smart
Mode preset.

bd Smart Mode preset explanation
Displays information about the currently selected Smart Mode
preset.

e Store to Soundc

Tap to save the current Virtual Technician settings to the selected
instrument sound.

dSettings* It is also possible to use the Favorites function to store preferred
Virtual Technicians settings to memory. For more information
please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite memories” onpage 79 and “Storing the Smart Mode preset” on page 96.

e95

Virtual Technician
Changingthe Smart Mode preset
Adjust the overall character of the sound using a preset.
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Smart
Mode preset
The tonal character of the piano sound will change, andinformation about the selected Smart Mode preset will beshown in the explanation area.

Smart Mode presetStoring
the Smart Mode preset
Store the current Virtual Technician settings to the selected instrument sound.
1. Tap [Store to Sound].
The current Virtual Technician Smart Mode preset will be
stored to the selected instrument sound, and recalled
automatically whenever that sound is selected.

Settings

Store to Sound

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Advanced
Mode
In Advanced Mode, the player is given full control over every aspect of the piano’s configuration, allowing precise adjustments overhammer hardness, action regulation, cabinet size, and a variety of other acoustic characteristics. This mode is recommended formusicians that enjoy fine-tuning individual details of the piano sound in order to suit their personal preferences.
In Sound mode, Virtual Technician settings are adjusted and stored independently for each sound, variation, allowing flexible control
over the characteristics of each piano voice.
* The Advanced Mode Virtual Technician is available in both Pianist and Sounds modes, however some settings will be hidden in Pianist mode.
* The Advanced Mode Virtual Technician settings in Pianist mode and Sound mode are adjusted independently.

VirtualTechnician Advanced mode settings
Description

1

Touch Curve

Adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard.

Pianist Mode Default

Page no.



Normalp. 99

2

Voicing

Adjust the tonal character of this instrument.

Normalp. 101

User Voicing

Adjust the individual voicing of each of the 88 keys.

–p. 1025

p. 1035

p. 1033Damper Resonance

Adjust the resonance that is heard when pressing the damper pedal.

4

Damper Noise

Adjust the sound that is heard when pressing the damper pedal.

5

String Resonance

Adjust the resonance that is heard when notes are held.

5

p. 104

6

Undamped Str. Res.

Adjust the resonance produced by the topmost undamped strings.

5

p. 105

7

Cabinet Resonance

Adjust the resonance produced by the piano cabinet itself.

1

p. 1068Key-off Effect

Adjust the sound that is heard when keys are released.

5

p. 107

9

Fall-Back Noise

Adjust the sound that is heard when the key action falls back.

5

p. 10810Hammer Delay

Adjust the delay of the hammer striking strings when playing pianissimo.

Off

p. 10911

Topboard Simulation

Adjust the position of the grand piano topboard.

Open3

p. 11012

Decay Time

Adjust the decay time of the piano sound while the keys are pressed.

5

p. 111

13

Minimum Touch

Adjust the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound.

1

p. 111

14

Stretch Tuning

Adjust the level of stretch tuning for equal temperaments.

Normalp. 112



User Tuning

Adjust the individual tuning of each of the 88 keys.

–

p. 11315

Temperament

Adjust the tuning system to suit Renaissance and Baroque periods etc.

Equal Temp.

p. 114User Temperament

Adjust the tuning of each note in the scale to a custom temperament.

–

p. 11516

Temperament Key

Adjust the key of the selected tuning system.

C

p. 11617

Key Volume

Adjust the volume balance of the keyboard.

Normalp. 117User Key Volume

Adjust the individual volume of each of the 88 keys.

–p. 11818

Half-Pedal Adjust

Adjust the point at which the damper pedal begins to sustain the sounds.

5

p. 11919

Soft Pedal Depth

Adjust the depth/effectiveness of the soft pedal.

3

p. 119Settings

No. Setting

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Storing
the Virtual Technician settings
Store the current Virtual Technician settings to the selected instrument sound.
1. Tap [Store to Sound].
The current Virtual Technician settings will be saved to theselected instrument sound, and recalled automaticallywhenever that sound is selected.
* In Pianist mode, the Store to Sound function can be used toautomatically recall preferred settings whenever this instrument isturned on, without needing to use Favorite memories.

Store to Sound

AboutStored Virtual Technician settings

Settings

As mentioned above, in Sound mode, the Virtual Technician settings are adjusted and stored independently for each sound. This
allows different Virtual Technician adjustments to be made for each piano voice. For example, it may be desirable to voice the SK
Concert Grand piano a little brighter than the EX Concert Grand piano, or increase the Damper, String, and Cabinet Resonances of theSK-5 Grand while leaving the Pop Piano unchanged.

981. Touch Curve

Pianist Mode

Sound ModeAs with an acoustic piano, this instrument produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softersound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength andvelocity of playing – on a digital piano this system is referred to as “touch sensitivity”.
The Touch Curve setting allows the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to be conveniently adjusted. There are six
different preset touch curve settings available, with an additional “User” setting allowing performers to customize
this instrument’s keyboard responsiveness to suit their individual playing style.
The default “Normal” setting is designed to accurately recreate the touch of a Kawai concert grand piano. However,if the keyboard feels too light, or fortissimo playing is achieved too easily, it may be desirable to select a heavier
touch curve. Alternatively, if the keyboard feels too heavy, or fortissimo playing is too difficult to achieve, it may bedesirable to select a lighter touch curve.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

Touch
Curve types
Touch Curve

Description

Light +

Requires less striking force to achieve a forte note. For players with a very delicate touch.

Light

A louder volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch. For those still developing finger strength.
* This touch curve is recommended for children and organ players.

Normal (default)

Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic piano.

Heavy

Requires a heavier touch to produce a loud volume. Ideally suited to those with stronger fingers.

Heavy +

Requires considerably more striking force to achieve a loud volume.

Off (constant)

A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are struck.
* This touch curve intended for playing sounds of instruments that have a fixed dynamic range (e.g. organ and harpsichord).

User

A custom touch curve, created to suit an individual’s personal playing style.

Touch
Curve graph

a

b

c

d

e

Touch CurveaLight +

b

Light

c

Normal (default)

d

Heavy

e

Heavy +f

Off (constant)

Settings

f

No.

Soft

Sound Volume

Loud

The illustration below provides a visual representation of the different Touch Curve settings.

GentleKeyboard Pressure

Strong99

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Changingthe Touch Curve type
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Touch
Curve type.
* The Touch Curve can be set to one of 7 types.

The perceived weight of the keyboard will change dependingon the selected touch curve.

Touch Curve type

* Any changes made to the Touch Curve setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Touch Curve settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

User Touch Curve

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

The User Touch Curve function automatically creates a custom touch curve, based on the individual’s playing style.

Creatinga User Touch Curve
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select the User
touch curve type.
2. Tap the [Edit] button.
The User Touch Curve screen will be shown.

3. Tap the [Start] button.

Edit button
Touch Curve type

Back button

4. Play the piano dynamically from very soft to very loud,allowing this instrument to examine the personal playing
technique.

Settings* More than one attempt may be required in order to create an
accurate User Touch Curve.
* Reducing the master volume fader to the lowest position before
creating the User Touch Curve may help to reduce user distractions,thus improving accuracy.

5. Tap the [Stop] button.
The new User Touch Curve will be stored to the User touch
type, and selected automatically.
6. Tap the [Back] button to return to the Virtual Technician menu.
* If desired, tap [Store to Sound] to ensure that the User touch type isretained after this instrument’s power is turned off.

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Start button2. Voicing

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

On an acoustic piano, the shape, density, and texture of the hammers all influence on the tonal character of the
instrument’s sound. Technicians utilise a variety of tools such as needles, files, and brushes to manipulate thesehammer felts, with the ultimate goal of achieving a balanced tonal character across the keyboard.
The Voicing setting recreates various hammer properties, allowing the overall tonal character of this instrument
to be adjusted. There are six different preset voicing settings available (applied uniformly to all keys), with anadditional “User” setting allowing players to perform custom adjustments on each individual key.
While the default “Normal” voicing setting should be appropriate for a broad range of musical genres, it may bedesirable to select a softer, more mellow tonal character for romantic pieces, or a brighter, more aggressive tone formodern styles.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

Voicingtypes
Voicing type

Description

Normal (default)

The normal tonal character of an acoustic piano throughout the entire dynamic range.

Mellow 1

A softer, more mellow tonal character throughout the entire dynamic range.

Mellow 2

An even softer tonal character than Mellow 1.

Dynamic

A tonal character that changes dramatically from mellow to bright, depending on the strength of key strike.

Bright 1

A bright tonal character throughout the entire dynamic range.

Bright 2

An even brighter tonal character than Bright 1.

User

A custom tonal character, allowing each key to be individually voiced.

Changingthe Voicing type
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Voicing
type.
* The Touch Curve can be set to one of 7 types.

The tonal character of the sound will change depending on theselected voicing type.
* Any changes made to the Voicing setting will remain until the power isturned off.

Voicing type

Settings* Preferred Voicing settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

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User Voicing

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

The User Voicing function allows each of the 88 keys to be voiced individually.
* The User Voicing setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

Adjusting
the User Voicing function
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select the User
Voicing type.
* In Sound mode, User Voicing is performed and stored independently
for each sound.

2. Tap the [Edit] button.
The User Voicing screen will be shown.

3. Tap [Key], then press the desired key on the keyboard to be
adjusted.

Edit button
Voicing type

Back button

The selected key should be shown.
4. Long press and drag the slider to adjust the User Voicing value
for the selected key.
* The User Voicing value can be adjusted within the range of –5~+5,with lower values creating a mellower sound and higher values
creating a brighter sound.

5. Tap the [Back] button to return to the Virtual Technician menu.

Settings* If desired, tap [Store to Sound] to ensure that the User Voicing typeis retained after this instrument’s power is turned off.

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Key

User Voicing slider3. Damper ResonanceSound Mode

Pressing the damper pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When anote or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal pressed, not only will the strings of the notes played
vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance.
This instrument recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volume of thisresonance sound to be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

Adjusting
the Damper Resonance volume
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume of theDamper Resonance setting.
* The Damper Resonance volume can be adjusted within the rangeof Off, 1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced
resonance.
* Any changes made to the Damper Resonance setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Damper Resonance settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory (in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall.
For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

4. Damper Noise

Damper Resonance slider

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

When the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed and released, it is often possible to hear the sound of thedamper head touching and releasing the strings.
This instrument reproduces this sound, with the Damper Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be
adjusted. The speed at which the damper pedal is pressed will also influence the prominence of the damper noise,with fast pedalling creating a very pronounced sound.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

Adjusting
the Damper Noise volume

Settings

Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume of theDamper Noise setting.
* The Damper Noise volume can be adjusted within the range of Off,
1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced noise.
* Any changes made to the Damper Noise setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Damper Noise settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

Damper Noise slider

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5. String ResonanceSound Mode

String Resonance refers to a phenomenon that exists in acoustic pianos whereby the strings of held notes resonate“sympathetically” with other notes of the same harmonic overtone series.
This instrument recreates this phenomenon, with the String Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonanceto be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

Demonstrating
String ResonanceTo experience the string resonance phenomenon, gently hold down the C key as shown in the illustration below, then play (strike andrelease quickly) any of the keys marked with a  symbol. In addition to the sound of each note played, it should also be possible tohear the strings of the first C key resonating “sympathetically”, thus demonstrating String Resonance.
C

F G

B

F G

C

E

G

C

E

G

A

C D E

G

C

ho
ld

C

A

Adjusting
the String Resonance volume
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume of the String
Resonance setting.
* The String Resonance volume can be adjusted within the range of Off,
1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced resonance.
* Any changes made to the String Resonance setting will remain until
the power is turned off.

Settings* Preferred String Resonance settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory (in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall.
For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

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String Resonance slider

6. Undamped String ResonanceSound Mode

The dampers of an acoustic piano span almost the full width of the keyboard. However, some top notes (typicallythe top two octaves) do not incorporate dampers, as the shorter strings for these treble notes decay quickly andtherefore do not need to be dampened.
As a result, the strings of these “undamped” treble notes are free to vibrate in sympathetic resonance with those oflower keys – independently of the damper pedal position – helping to enrich the sound with additional harmonics
and tonal colour.
This instrument recreates this phenomenon, with the Undamped String Resonance setting allowing the volume ofthis resonance sound to be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

Adjusting
the Undamped String Resonance volume
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume of theUndamped String Resonance setting.
* The Undamped String Resonance volume can be adjusted within therange of Off, 1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced
resonance.
* Any changes made to the Undamped String Resonance setting willremain until the power is turned off.

Undamped String
Resonance slider

Settings* Preferred Undamped String Resonance settings can be stored to thesound’s memory (in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient
recall. For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting
Favorite memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician
settings” on page 98.

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7. Cabinet ResonanceSound Mode

While the fundamental sound of an acoustic piano is produced by vibrating strings, transmitting energy through aspruce soundboard, the cabinet of the instrument itself also contributes a variety of subtle tonal characteristics thatenrich the playing and listening experience. The keybed, inner and outer rim, iron plate, and beams all play a role indisseminating sound energy, which in turn gives the piano a living, breathing quality.
This instrument recreates these natural acoustic characteristics, with the Cabinet Resonance setting allowing thevolume of this resonance sound to be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

Adjusting
the Cabinet Resonance volume
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume of the
Cabinet Resonance setting.
* The Cabinet Resonance volume can be adjusted within the range of
1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced resonance.
* Any changes made to the Cabinet Resonance setting will remain until
the power is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Cabinet Resonance settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory (in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall.
For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

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Cabinet Resonance slider

8. Key-off EffectSound Mode

When playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played with force andreleased quickly, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the damper touching the strings immediately before
the vibrations are stopped.
In addition, the speed at which keys are lifted will also affect the character of the sound. For example, when lifting
the keys quickly (e.g. staccato playing) the “release” portion of the sound will be noticeably shorter than when lifting
the keys slowly (e.g. legato playing).
This instrument reproduces both characteristics, with the Key-off Effect setting allowing the volume of the key-offsound to be adjusted, and the key-off release speed detection to be turned on or off.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano and electric piano sounds.

Adjusting
the Key-off Effect volume
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume of the Keyoff Effect setting.
* The Key-off Effect volume can be adjusted within the range of Off,
1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced effect.
* When the Key-Off Effect setting is set to Off, the key-off release speed
detection will also be disabled, and the speed at which keys are lifted
will not affect the character of the sound.
* Any changes made to the Key-off Effect setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Key-off Effect slider

Settings* Preferred Key-off Effect settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

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9. Fall-back Noise

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

When playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboard action returning (i.e.
falling back) to the neutral position after a key is released.
This instrument reproduces this sound, with the Fall-back Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be
adjusted.
While the default value is intended to simulate the natural volume level of the keys as they return to their neutral
position, it may occasionally be desirable to adjust the volume of this sound. For example, reducing the volume
when playing very soft pieces, where the fall-back noise may become too prominent.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano and harpsichord sounds.

Adjusting
the Fall-back Noise volume
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the volume of the Fallback Noise setting.
* The Fall-back Noise volume can be adjusted within the range of Off,
1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced noise.
* Any changes made to the Fall-back Noise setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Fall-back Noise settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

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Fall-back Noise slider

10. Hammer Delay

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

When playing pianissimo passages using an acoustic piano, there may be a perceived delay between a key beingpressed and the hammer striking the strings.
This instrument recreates this delay, with the Hammer Delay setting allowing the delay length to be adjusted.
While the default value of “Off” is intended to replicate a well-regulated concert grand piano, with an immediateconnection between the keyboard and hammers, some players may find it desirable to introduce a minor delay, inorder to mimic different types of piano or instruments with a slightly worn keyboard action.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

Adjusting
the Hammer Delay valueLong press and drag the slider to adjust the value of the Hammer
Delay setting.
* The Hammer Delay value can be adjusted within the range of Off,
1~10, with higher values resulting in an increased delay.
* Any changes made to the Hammer Delay setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Hammer Delay slider

Settings* Preferred Hammer Delay settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

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11. Topboard Simulation

Sound Mode

When playing an acoustic grand piano, the position of the instrument’s topboard affects both the volume and“openness” of the tone produced. A fully open topboard allows sound waves to reflect off the polished topboard
surface and project into the room, while a closed topboard has the opposite effect, resulting in a darker, moreopaque tone.
This instrument simulates these characteristics, with four different topboard positions.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

Topboardpositions
Topboard position

Description

Open3 (default)

Simulates the character of a fully open topboard, with maximum sound projection.

Open2

Simulates the character of a half open topboard, with reduced sound projection.

Open1

Simulates the character of a partially open topboard, with limited sound projection.

ClosedSimulates the character of a closed topboard, with minimum sound projection.

Changingthe Topboard position
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Topboard
position.
* The Topboard can be set to one of 4 positions.

The tonal character of the sound will change depending on theselected Topboard position.
* Any changes made to the Topboard setting will remain until the poweris turned off.

Settings* Preferred Topboard settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

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Topboard position

12. Decay TimeSound Mode

When playing an acoustic grand piano, the length of the instrument influences the speed at which held notes decay,
with longer grand pianos (i.e. longer strings) characterised by longer decay times.
This instrument simulates this characteristic, with the Decay Time setting allowing the length of decay while keys
are pressed to be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

Adjusting
the Decay Time valueLong press and drag the slider to adjust the value of the Decay
Time setting.
* The Decay Time value can be adjusted within the range of 1~10, withlarger values resulting in increased decay times.
* Any changes made to the Decay Time setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Decay Time settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

13. Minimum Touch

Decay Time slider

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

The Minimum Touch setting allows the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound to be adjusted. By default,
this setting recreates the extremely fine touch sensitivity of a concert grand piano, allowing a very soft sound to be
produced with the slightest of key touches. However, it may be desirable to reduce this sensitivity, when wishing torecreate the sensitivity of a small grand piano or an upright piano.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano and electric piano sounds.

Adjusting
the Minimum Touch value

Settings

Long press and drag the slider to adjust the value of the
Minimum Touch setting.
* The Minimum Touch value can be adjusted within the range of 1~20,
with larger values requiring greater key force in order to produce
a sound. For example, a value of 10 will require the keyboard to beplayed with a velocity of 10 or above in order to produce a sound.
* Any changes made to the Minimum Touch setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Minimum Touch settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory (in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall.
For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

Minimum Touch slider

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14. Stretch Tuning

Sound Mode

Stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method used by acoustic piano technicians in which the lower octaves are
tuned slightly flatter and the upper octaves are tuned slightly sharper to match the natural harmonics of an acoustic
piano.
The Stretch Tuning setting allows the degree of stretch tuning to be adjusted when “Normal” is selected, or for
stretch tuning to be completely disabled. It is also possible to create custom tuning methods by adjusting the pitchof each individual key.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

StretchTuning setting
Stretch Tuning

Description

Off

Stretch tuning is disabled.

Normal (default)

Normal stretch tuning is applied.

Wide

Wide stretch tuning is applied.

User

A custom tuning method, allowing the pitch of each key to be individual tuned.

Changingthe Stretch Tuning type
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Stretch
Tuning type.
* The Stretch Tuning type can be set to one of 4 types.

The tonal character of the sound will change depending on theselected Stretch Tuning type.
* Any changes made to the Stretch Tuning setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Stretch Tuning settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

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Stretch Tuning type

User Tuning

Sound Mode

The User Tuning function allows each of the 88 keys to be tuned individually.

Adjusting
the User Tuning function
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select the User
Tuning type.
* In Sound mode, User Tuning is performed and stored independently
for each sound.

Edit button
Stretch Tuning type

2. Tap the [Edit] button.
The User Tuning screen will be shown.

3. Tap [Key], then press the desired key on the keyboard to be
adjusted.

Back button

The selected key should be shown.
4. Long press and drag the slider to adjust the User Tuning value
for the selected key.
* The User Tuning value can be adjusted within the range of –50~+50.
A value of +20 indicates a pitch increase of 20 cents.

Key

User Tuning slider

5. Tap the [Back] button to return to the Virtual Technician menu.

Settings* If desired, tap [Store to Sound] to ensure that the User Tuning typeis retained after this instrument’s power is turned off.

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15. Temperament

Sound Mode

The Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by this instrument to be changed from the modern “Equal
Temperament” standard to one of the various temperaments popularised during the Renaissance and Baroqueperiods. It is also possible to create customised temperaments using the User Temperament function.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

Temperament
types
Temperament type

Description

Equal (default)This temperament is the most popular tuning method, and divides the scale into twelve equalsemi-tones. This produces the same chordal intervals in all twelve keys, and has the advantage
of limitless modulation of the key. However, the tonality of each key becomes less characteristic
and no chord is in pure consonance.

Pure Major/Pure Minor

This temperament, which eliminates dissonances for thirds and fifths, is still popular in choral
music because of its perfect harmony. Any key modulation will result in dissonances.

PythagoreanThis temperament, which uses mathematical ratios to eliminate dissonance for fifths, is very
limited for use with chords, but produces very characteristic melodic lines.

Meantone

This temperament, which uses a mean between a major and minor whole tone to eliminate
dissonance for thirds, was devised to eliminate the lack of consonances experienced with certain
fifths for the Mersenne pure temperament.
It produces chords that are more beautiful than those played with equal temperament.

Werckmeister/Kirnberger

These two temperaments are placed in between Meantone and Pythagorean. For music withfew accidentals, this temperament produces the beautiful chords of the mean tone, but asaccidentals increase, the temperament produces the characteristic melodies of the Pythagorean
temperament.
It is used primarily for classical music written in the Baroque era to revive the original
characteristics.

User

A custom temperament, created by adjusting the pitch of each note in the scale.

* The key of the temperament and major/minor setting must be correctly matched.

Changingthe Temperament type
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change theTemperament type.
* The Temperament type can be set to one of 8 types.

Settings* Any changes made to the Temperament setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Temperament settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

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Temperament type

User Temperament

Sound Mode

The User Temperament function allows custom temperaments to be created.

Adjusting
the User Temperament function
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select the User
Temperament type.
2. Tap the [Edit] button.
The User Temperament screen will be shown.

3. Tap [Key], then press the desired key on the keyboard to be
adjusted.

Edit button
Temperament type

Back button

The selected key should be shown.
4. Long press and drag the slider to adjust the User Temperament
value for the selected key.
* The User Temperament value can be adjusted within the range of–50~+50. A value of +20 indicates a pitch increase of 20 cents.

Key

User Temperament slider

5. Tap the [Back] button to return to the Virtual Technician menu.

Settings* If desired, tap [Store to Sound] to ensure that the User Temperament
type is retained after this instrument’s power is turned off.

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16. Temperament Key

Sound Mode

The Temperament Key setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specified. When using a temperament
other than Equal temperament, use this setting to specify the key signature of the piece.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.
* This setting will only affect the balance of the tuning system, the pitch of the keyboard will remain unchanged.

Changingthe Temperament Key
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change theTemperament Key.
* The Temperament Key can be set within the range of C to B.
* Any changes made to the Temperament Key setting will remain until
the power is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Temperament Key settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory (in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall.
For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

116

Temperament Key

17. Key Volume

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

The Key Volume setting allows the volume of different regions of the keyboard to be subtly reduced. There are four
different damping presets available, with an additional “User” setting allowing players to perform subtle volume
adjustments on each individual key.
While the default “Normal” key volume setting should be appropriate for a broad range of musical genres, it may bedesirable to experiment with different damping presets, or the User setting to attenuate or amplify the volume ofindividual keys.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

Key Volume types
Key Volume

Description

Normal (default)

An evenly balanced volume throughout the keyboard.

High Damping

Gradually reduces the volume of the keyboard towards the treble region.

Low Damping

Gradually reduces the volume of the keyboard towards the bass region.

High & Low Damping

Gradually reduces the volume of the keyboard in both the treble and bass regions.

Center Damping

Gradually reduces the volume of the keyboard in the central region.

User

A custom keyboard volume, allowing the volume of each key to be individually adjusted.

Changingthe Key Volume type
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Key
Volume type.
* The Key Volume type can be set to one of 6 types.
* Any changes made to the Key Volume setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Key Volume type

Settings* Preferred Key Volume settings can be stored to the sound’s memory(in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall. For
more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

117Virtual Technician

User Key Volume

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

The User Key Volume settings allows the volume of each of the 88 keys to be adjusted individually.

Adjusting
the User Key Volume function
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select the User
Key Volume type.
* User Key Volume is performed and stored independently for eachsound.

2. Tap the [Edit] button.
The User Key Volume screen will be shown.
Edit button
Key Volume type

3. Tap [Key], then press the desired key on the keyboard to be
adjusted.

Back button

The selected key should be shown.
4. Long press and drag the slider to adjust the User Key Volume
value for the selected key.
* The User Key Volume value can be adjusted within the range of–50~+50, with lower values attenuating the sound and higher
values amplifying the sound.

5. Tap the [Back] button to return to the Virtual Technician menu.

Settings* If desired, tap [Store to Sound] to ensure that the User Key Volume
type is retained after this instrument’s power is turned off.

118

Key

User Key Volume slider

18. Half-Pedal Adjust

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

The Half-Pedal Adjust setting allows the point at which the damper/sustain pedal becomes effective (i.e. when thedampers of the piano begin to lift from the strings) to be adjusted. This setting may be useful for pianists that
habitually rest their right foot on the damper/sustain pedal, but do not necessarily wish to sustain the sound.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

Adjusting
the Half-Pedal Adjust valueLong press and drag the slider to adjust the value of the HalfPedal Adjust setting.
* The Half-Pedal Adjust value can be adjusted within the range of 1~10,
with higher values resulting in a later damper pedal point.
* Any changes made to the Half-Pedal Adjust setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Half-Pedal Adjust settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory (in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall.
For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

Half-Pedal Adjust slider

19. Soft Pedal Depth

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

The Soft Pedal Depth setting adjusts the extent to which the soft pedal of this instrument softens the sound ofplayed notes.
While the default value is intended to replicate the effectiveness of a concert grand soft pedal, it may be desirable
for players to adjust the value of this setting to suit their playing style.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

Adjusting
the Soft Pedal Depth valueLong press and drag the slider to adjust the value of the Soft
Pedal Depth setting.

Settings* The Soft Pedal Depth value can be adjusted within the range of 1~10,
with higher values resulting in a softer sound.
* Any changes made to the Soft Pedal Depth setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Soft Pedal Depth settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory (in Sound mode) or a Favorite memory for convenient recall.
For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite
memories” on page 79 and “Storing the Virtual Technician settings”
on page 98.

Soft Pedal Depth slider

119Sound Settings
The Sound Settings menu contains settings for adjusting the overall sound of this instrument, such as pitch, tone
control, and headphone enhancements.
* The Sound Settings menu settings in Pianist mode and Sound mode are shared (i.e. adjustments made in Pianist mode will also affect Sound modeand vice versa).

Tap [Sound Settings] to open the Sound Settings menu.

Sound Settings

Pianist Mode

Sound ModeSound
Settings menuNo.

Setting

Description

Default setting

Page no.

1

Tuning*Adjust the pitch of this instrument in 0.5 Hz steps.

440.0 Hzp. 121

2

Damper Hold*

Change the effect of pressing the sustain pedal on organ, string, etc.
sounds.

Off

p. 1213

Tone Control

Adjust the EQ settings of this instrument’s sound.

Off

p. 122

Speaker Volume**

Change the maximum volume level of the speaker output.

Normal–4Line In Level

Adjust the input volume of the Line In connectors.

0 dB.

p. 124Wall EQ**

Optimise this instrument’s speaker system based on instrument
placement.

Off

–

5

SHS Mode

Select the desired SHS (Spatial Headphone Sound) mode.

Normalp. 125

6

Phones Type

Select the type of headphones to be used with this instrument.

Normalp. 126

7

Phones Volume

Change the maximum volume level of the headphones output.

Normalp. 127

Settings* The Tuning and Damper Hold settings will be hidden in Pianist mode.
** “Speaker Volume” and “Wall EQ” setting do not affect any sound of this instrument.

120

1. Tuning
The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of this instrument to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps, and may
therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments.
* The Tuning setting will be hidden in Pianist mode.

Adjusting
the Tuning value
Swipe each digit up/down or tap the arrow buttons to adjust theTuning value.
* The Tuning value can be adjusted in 0.5 Hz increments within therange of 427.0~453.0 Hz.
* Any changes made to the Tuning setting will remain until the power isturned off.

Tuning value* Preferred Tuning settings can be stored to a Favorite memory forconvenient recall. For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and
Selecting Favorite memories” on page 79.

2. Damper HoldThe Damper Hold setting is used to determine whether sounds such as organ or strings should be sustained
continuously when the damper pedal is pressed, or whether these sounds should decay naturally.
* The Damper Hold setting will be hidden in Pianist mode.

Damper
Hold setting
Damper Hold

Description

Off (default)

Organ, strings, etc. sounds will gradually decay, even while the sustain pedal is pressed.

On

Organ, strings, etc. sounds will be sustained continuously while the sustain pedal is pressed.

Changingthe Damper Hold setting
Tap the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Damper Hold on/off.

Settings* Any changes made to the Damper Hold setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Damper Hold settings can be stored to a Favorite memory forconvenient recall. For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and
Selecting Favorite memories” on page 79.

Damper Hold
ON/OFF buttons

121Sound Settings

3. Tone Control
The Tone Control setting allows the overall sound character of this instrument to be adjusted to provide the bestsound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are five different preset EQ settings available,with an additional “User” setting allowing finer control over the different frequency bands.

ToneControl setting
Tone Control type

Description

Off (default)

Tone control adjustment is not applied.

Brilliance

Adjusts the overall brightness of the sound, independently of the Virtual Technician “Voicing” parameter.

Loudness

Emphasises frequencies to retain this instrument’s sound character when playing at low volume levels.

Bass Boost

Emphasises low-range frequencies, creating a deeper sound.

Treble Boost

Emphasises high-range frequencies, creating a brighter sound.

Mid Cut

Reduces mid-range frequencies, creating a clearer sound.

User

Allows the low, mid, and high-range frequency bands to be adjusted separately.

Changingthe Tone Control type
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Tone
Control type.
* The Tone Control can be set to one of 7 types.
* Any changes made to the Tone Control setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Tone Control settings can be stored to a Favorite memory forconvenient recall. For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and
Selecting Favorite memories” on page 79.

Tone Control type

Adjusting
the Brilliance value
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select theBrilliance tone control type.

Settings

2. Tap the [Edit] button.

Edit button
Tone Control type

The Brilliance screen will be shown.
3. Long press and drag the slider to adjust the overall brightnessof the sound.
* The Brilliance value can be adjusted within the range of –10~+10,with lower values creating a mellower sound and higher values
creating a brighter sound.

4. Tap the [Back] button to return to the Sound Settings menu.

122

Back button

Level slider

User Tone Control
The User Tone Control option allows finer control over this instrument’s sound character, allowing the volume of four
frequency bands to be adjusted individually. It is also possible to adjust the frequency range of the mid-low andmid-high frequency bands.

User
Tone Control setting
No. User Tone Control

Description

1

Low

Adjusts the volume of the low range frequency band (20~100 Hz).

2

Mid-low Frequency

Adjusts the frequency of the mid-low band (355~3150 Hz).

Mid-low dB

Adjusts the volume of the mid-low range frequency band.

Mid-high Frequency

Adjusts the frequency of the mid-high band (355~3150 Hz).

Mid-high db

Adjusts the volume of the mid-high range frequency band.

High

Adjusts the volume of the high range frequency band (5000~20000 Hz).

3
4

Adjusting
the User Tone Control setting
1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select the User
tone control type.
2. Tap the [Edit] button.
The User Tone Control screen will be shown.

Edit button
Tone Control type

3. Long press and drag the sliders to adjust the volume of thedifferent frequency bands.
* Each frequency band can be adjusted within the range of –6 dB~+6
dB.

Back button

frequency bands sliders

4. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to adjust the Midlow/Mid-high freqency.
Mid-low/Mid-highfreqency

Settings* Any changes made to the Tone Control setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Tone Control settings can be stored to a Favorite memory
for convenient recall. For more information, please refer to “1.
Storing and Selecting Favorite memories” on page 79.

5. Tap the [Back] button to return to the Sound Settings menu.

123Sound Settings

4. Line In Level
The Line In Level setting allows the volume level of this instrument’s Line In input jacks to be adjusted digitally. Thissetting may be useful when using the USB Recorder function and attempting to balance an external audio sourcewith this instrument’s sound.
* The Line In Level can also be adjusted by using the LEVEL knob, located on the jack panel. For more information, please refer to “LINE IN STEREO jack(1/8” phone jack)” on page 145.

Adjusting
the Line In Level setting
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the Line In Level setting.
* The Line In Level can be adjusted within the range of –10 dB~+10 dB.
* Any changes made to the Line In Level setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings

Line In Level slider

124

5. SHS Mode
Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) is a special feature of this instrument that enhances the depth and realism of theacoustic piano sound when listening through headphones or earphones.
The SHS Mode setting allows the player to select from one of three different acoustic presets that adjust the spatial
positioning of the sound, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when using earphones or headphones forextended periods of time.
* This setting does not affect the speaker or Line Out sound.

SHS Mode setting
SHS Mode

Description

Off

Disable the Spatial Headphone Sound feature.

ForwardFront focused, somewhat narrow spatial positioning.

Normal (default)

Naturally balanced spatial positioning that is neither forward nor wide.

Wide

Wide, very open spatial positioning.

Changingthe SHS Mode setting
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the SHS
Mode setting.
* The SHS Mode can be set to one of 4 types, or turned off.
* Any changes made to the SHS Mode setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings

SHS Mode125Sound Settings

6. Phones TypeThe Phones Type setting optimises the sound of this instrument when listening through different types ofheadphones or earphones.
* This setting does not affect the speaker or Line Out sound.

PhonesType setting
Phones Type

Description

Normal (default)

Disables headphone optimisation.

Open

Optimises the sound for open type headphones.

Semi-open

Optimises the sound for semi-open type headphones.

ClosedOptimises the sound for closed type headphones.

Inner-ear

Optimises the sound for inner-ear type headphones.

Canal

Optimises the sound for canal-type headphones.

Changingthe Phones Type setting
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Phones
Type setting.
* The Phones Type can be set to one of 6 types.
* Any changes made to the Phones Type setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings

Phones Type126

7. Phones Volume
The Phones Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the headphones output to be increased.
The default setting for Phones Volume is “Normal” in order to protect an individual’s ears from excessive volumelevels. The “High” setting may be selected when using headphones with a high impedance, or in situations where it
is desirable to increase the maximum volume level of the headphones output.
* This setting does not affect the speaker or Line Out sound.

Phones
Volume setting
Phones Volume

Description

Normal (default)This instrument’s headphone connectors will output sound at the normal volume level.

High

This instrument’s headphone connectors will output sound at an increased volume level.

Changingthe Phones Volume setting
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Phones
Volume setting.
* Any changes made to the Phones Volume setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings

Phones Volume

127

Settings
The Settings menu contains system settings and functions related to this instrument’s operation, such as Bluetooth
and MIDI connectivity, USB functions, LCD appearance, etc.
* The Settings menu settings in Pianist mode and Sound mode are shared (i.e. adjustments made in Pianist mode will also affect Sound mode and viceversa).

Tap [Settings] to open the Settings menu.

Settings

Pianist Mode

Sound Mode

Settings

Settings

menu
No.

Setting

Description

Default setting

Page no.

1

Bluetooth MIDI

Enable/disable this instrument’s Bluetooth MIDI function.

Onp. 1292

Bluetooth Audio

Enable/disable this instrument’s Bluetooth Audio function.

On

p. 1303

Bluetooth Audio Volume

Adjust the volume of Bluetooth Audio playback.

0 dB

p. 131

4

Rename File*

Rename a file stored on a USB memory device.

-p. 132

5

Delete File*

Delete a file stored on a USB memory device.

-p. 133

6

USB Format*

Format a USB memory device, erasing all stored data.

-

p. 134

7

MIDI Channel

Specify the channel that is used to transmit/receive MIDI
information.

1

p. 137

8

Send PGM Change #Send a MIDI program change number from 1 to 128.

-

p. 138

9

Local Control

Specify whether internal sounds will be heard when the
keyboard is pressed.

On

p. 13810Trans. PGM Change

Specify whether program change data is sent when sounds arechanged.

On

p. 139

11

Multi-timbral Mode

Specify whether this instrument can receive Multi-timbral MIDI
information.

Off

p. 14012Channel Mute

Specify which channels (1-16) are activated to receive MIDI
information.

Channel 1

p. 14013

LCD Contrast

Adjust the contrast of this instrument’s LCD touchscreen
display.

5

p. 141

14

Auto Display Off

Enable/disable the touchscreen display’s auto off function.

Off

p. 141

15

Auto Power Off

Enable/disable this instrument’s Auto Power Off energy saving
function.

-p. 142

16

Factory Reset

Restore all panel settings to the original factory configuration.

-

p. 143* USB functions will only be visible when a USB memory device is connected to this instrument.

128

1. Bluetooth® MIDI
The Bluetooth MIDI setting is used to enable/disable this instrument’s Bluetooth MIDI function. When enabled,
this instrument can be connected to smart phones, tablets, and other smart devices to facilitate wireless MIDI
communication, allowing a wide range of music-related apps to be enjoyed using this instrument.
* Availability of Bluetooth MIDI function dependent on market location.

Bluetooth
MIDI setting
Bluetooth MIDI

Description

OffThis instrument’s Bluetooth MIDI function will be turned off.

On (default)This instrument’s Bluetooth MIDI function will be turned on.

Changingthe Bluetooth MIDI setting
Tap the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Bluetooth MIDI on/off.
* Any changes made to the Bluetooth MIDI setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Bluetooth MIDI
ON/OFF buttons

Connecting
this instrument to a smart device using Bluetooth MIDI
After enabling the Bluetooth MIDI function of this instrument, enable Bluetooth communications on the smart device, then open thedesired MIDI app. After a few seconds “ATX3,AR Audio” should appear in the app’s device list. Tap the “ATX3,AR Audio” entry to connect
this instrument to the smart device. It should now be possible for MIDI apps to communicate wirelessly with this instrument.
* When this instrument is connected to a smart device via Bluetooth MIDI, the USB MIDI and MIDI IN/OUT connectors will be disabled.
* Please check for Bluetooth MIDI compatibility with the smart device manufacturer and app developer.

* For more detailed instructions regarding Bluetooth connectivity, please refer to the supplementary Bluetooth® Connectivity Guide, available fromthe Kawai Global website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/bluetooth

129

Settings* For a list of potential issues and recommended solutions when using Bluetooth communications, please refer to “USB MIDI, MIDI, Bluetooth® MIDI”
on page 148.

Settings

2. Bluetooth® Audio
The Bluetooth Audio setting is used to enable/disable this instrument’s Bluetooth Audio function. When enabled,
this instrument can be connected to smart phones, tablets, and other smart devices to facilitate wireless audio
communication, allowing music stored on a device to played through this instrument’s speaker system/headphones.
* Availability of Bluetooth Audio function dependent on market location.

When using the USB audio recorder function, the Bluetooth Audio stream will also be mixed with this instrument’s internal sound andrecorded to the MP3/WAV file.

Bluetooth
Audio setting
Bluetooth Audio

Description

OffThis instrument’s Bluetooth Audio function will be turned off.

On (default)This instrument’s Bluetooth Audio function will be turned on.

Changingthe Bluetooth Audio setting
Tap the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Bluetooth Audio on/off.
* Any changes made to the Bluetooth Audio setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Bluetooth Audio
ON/OFF button

Connecting
this instrument to a smart device using Bluetooth Audio
After enabling the Bluetooth Audio function of this instrument, enable Bluetooth communications on the smart device. After a few
seconds “ATX3,AR Audio” should appear in the smart device’s Bluetooth settings device list. Tap the “ATX3,AR Audio” entry to connect
this instrument to the smart device. It should now be possible for audio produced by the smart device to be heard through this
instrument’s speaker system/headphones.

Settings* If loss of audio/connectivity or noise occurs, please check for Bluetooth Audio compatibility with the smart device manufacturer.
* For a list of potential issues and recommended solutions when using Bluetooth communications, please refer to “USB MIDI, MIDI, Bluetooth® MIDI”
on page 148.
* For more detailed instructions regarding Bluetooth connectivity, please refer to the supplementary Bluetooth® Connectivity Guide, available fromthe Kawai Global website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/bluetooth* The Auto Power Off setting will still be observed when playing audio via Bluetooth Audio.

130

3. Bluetooth® Audio Volume
The Bluetooth Audio Volume setting is used to adjust the volume level of Bluetooth Audio playback. While it’s
generally preferable to adjust the audio volume level on the smart device itself, this setting may still be useful incertain situations.

Adjusting
the Bluetooth Audio Volume setting
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the Bluetooth Audio
Volume setting.
* The Bluetooth Audio Volume setting can be adjusted within the rangeof –15 dB~+15 dB.
* Increasing the Bluetooth Audio Volume setting above normal levels
may result in distortion or reduced audio quality.

Bluetooth Audio Volumelevel slider

Settings* Any changes made to the Bluetooth Audio setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

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Settings

4. Rename FileThe Rename File function is used to rename song (SMF/KSO) and audio (MP3/WAV) files stored on a USB memory
device.
* This function will only be visible when a USB memory device is connected to this instrument.

Renaminga file1. Tap [Rename File].
The Rename File screen will be shown listing song and audio
files stored on the USB device.

Rename File

2. Tap the file to be renamed.

Back button

A filename input screen will be shown.
3. Enter the desired filename for the selected file using theonscreen keyboard, then tap the “Done” key to confirm thename.
* The filename length is limited to 20 characters.

Settings

To cancel the rename operation, press the [Back] button.

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File

5. Delete FileThe Delete File function is used to delete song, audio, and registration files stored on a USB memory device.
Once a file has been deleted from the USB device it cannot be recovered.
* This function will only be visible when a USB memory device is connected to this instrument.

Deletinga file1. Tap [Delete File].
The Delete File screen will be shown listing song and audio
files stored on the USB device.

Delete File

2. Tap the file to be deleted.
A confirmation box will be shown.
File

3. Tap the [Yes] button to confirm the delete operation, or the[No] button to cancel.

Settings

Confirmation box

133Settings

6. USB Format
The USB Format function is used to format the connected USB memory device, erasing all stored data.
* This function will only be visible when a USB memory device is connected to this instrument.

The USB Format function will erase all data stored on the connected USB memory device.
Exercise caution when using this function in order to prevent accidental data loss.

Formattinga USB device
1. Tap [Format USB].
A confirmation box will be shown.

Format USB

2. Tap the [Yes] button to confirm the format operation, or the[No] button to cancel.

Settings

Confirmation box

134

MIDI Overview
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting
musical instruments, computers, and other devices to allow the exchange of performance data.

MIDI
Terminals
MIDI terminal

Function

MIDI IN

Receiving note, program change, and other data.

MIDI OUT

Sending note, program change, and other data.

MIDI
channels
MIDI uses channels to exchange data back and forth between MIDI devices. There are receive (MIDI IN) and transmit (MIDI OUT)
channels. Most musical instruments or devices with MIDI functions are equipped with both MIDI IN and OUT jacks and are capableof transmitting and receiving data via MIDI. The receive channels are used to receive data from another MIDI device, and the transmit
channels are used to transmit data to another MIDI device.
The illustration below shows three musical instruments, connected together using MIDI.

Transmitting instrument a

Receiving instrument b

Receiving instrument cTransmitting instrument a sends transmit channel and keyboard information to receiving instruments b/c.
The information arrives at the receiving instruments b/c.
Receiving instruments b/c will respond to MIDI data that is sent if their receive channel is the same as the transmit channel of thetransmitting instrument a. If the channels do not match, the receiving instruments b/c will not respond to any data that is sent.
For both receiving and transmitting, channels 1-16 can be used.

Recording/playing
with a sequencer

Settings

When connected to a sequencer (or a computer running MIDI
sequencing software), this instrument can be used to recordand playback multi-track songs, with separate sounds playing
simultaneously on each channel.

Sequencer

135Settings
MIDI
FunctionsThis instrument supports the following MIDI functions:

Transmit/receive note information

Transmit/receive program change information

Transmit/receive note information to/from a MIDI-connectedmusical instrument or device.

Transmit/receive program change data to/from a MIDIconnected musical instrument or device.

Transmit/receive channel settings

Transmit/receive pedal data

Specify transmit/receive channels within the range of 1 to 16.

Transmit/receive sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedal data to/from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device.

Transmit/receive exclusive data

Receive volume data

Transmit/receive front panel or menu function settings as
exclusive data.

Receive MIDI volume data sent from a MIDI-connectedmusical instrument or device.

Multi-timbral mode setting* For more information regarding the MIDI capabilities of this instrument,
please refer to “MIDI Implementation Chart” on page 163 .

Settings

Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-connectedmusical instrument or device.

136

7. MIDI Channel
The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specified. The selected channel will function as
both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specified).

Changing
the MIDI Channel
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the MIDI
Channel setting.
* The MIDI Channel value can be adjusted within the range of 1~16.
* Any changes made to the MIDI Channel setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

MIDI Channel* Preferred MIDI Channel settings can be stored to a Favorite memory forconvenient recall. For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and
Selecting Favorite memories” on page 79.

Omni

mode
When this instrument is turned on, the instrument is automatically set to “omni mode on”, allowing MIDI information to be received
on all MIDI channels (1-16). When the MIDI Channel setting is used to specify a transmit/receive channel, this instrument will be set
to “omni mode off”.

Multi-timbral
mode and Split/Dual modes
Using Split mode with Multi-timbral mode enabled

Using Dual mode with Multi-timbral mode enabled

Notes played in the lower section of the keyboard will betransmitted on the channel that is 1 channel higher than thespecified channel. For example, if the MIDI channel is set to3, notes played in the lower section of the keyboard will betransmitted on channel 4.

Notes played will be transmitted on two channels: thespecified channel and the channel that is 1 channel higher.
For example, if the MIDI channel is set to 3, notes played on
the keyboard will be transmitted on channels 3 and 4.

Settings* If the specified MIDI channel is 16, the lower section / layered part will be transmitted on channel 1.

137

Settings

8. Send Program Change Number
The Send Program Change Number function is used to send a Program Change Number (1-128) to the connected
MIDI device.

Sendingthe Program Change Number
1. Swipe up/down or tap the arrow buttons above and below
each digit to set the Program Change Number.
* The program change number can be set within the range of 1~128.

2. Tap the [Send] button to send the specified Program Change
Number.

Program Change Number

Send button

9. Local Control
The Local Control setting determines whether this instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed.
This setting may be useful when using this instrument to control an external MIDI device that is connected to the
instrument’s amplifier/speakers.

Local
Control setting
Local Control

Description

OffThis instrument will transmit information to an external MIDI device only.

On (default)This instrument will play an internal sound and transmit information to an external MIDI device.

Changingthe Local Control setting

Settings

Tap the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Local Control on/off.
* Any changes made to the Local Control setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Local Control settings can be stored to a Favorite memory forconvenient recall. For more information, please refer to “1. Storing and
Selecting Favorite memories” on page 79.

Local Control
ON/OFF buttons

13810. Transmit Program Change Numbers
The Transmit Program Change Numbers setting determines whether this instrument will transmit program change
information via MIDI when the instrument’s panel buttons are pressed.

TransmitProgram Change Numbers setting
Transmit PGM#

Multi-timbral setting

Effect of pressing panel buttons

On (default)

Off, On1

Sound mode selections will send PGM# shown in the left column*.

On

On2

Sound mode selections will send PGM# shown in the right column*.

Off

Off

Program Change information will not be transmitted via MIDI.

* Please refer to “Program Change Number List” on page 152.

Changingthe Transmit Program Change Numbers setting
Tap the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Transmit Program Change
Numbers on/off.
* Any changes made to the Transmit Program Change Numbers setting
will remain until the power is turned off.
* Preferred Transmit Program Change Numbers settings can be stored toa Favorite memory for convenient recall. For more information, pleaserefer to “1. Storing and Selecting Favorite memories” on page 79.

Transmit Program Change
Numbers
ON/OFF buttons

Omni

mode
 Program change numbers will also be transmitted when
Multi-timbral mode is set to On1 or On2.

Settings

 When using Dual or Split mode, On/Off information and soundtype settings for are transmitted as exclusive data, however
program change numbers will not be transmitted.

139Settings

11. Multi-timbral Mode
The Multi-timbral Mode setting determines whether or not this instrument is able to receive MIDI information on
more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. This allows this instrument to play back multi-track, multi-timbral
performance data sent from an external MIDI device.

Multi-timbralMode setting
Multi-timbral Mode

Selected sound

Off (default)

The sound shown in the left column is selected*.

On1

The sound shown in the left column is selected*.

On2

The sound shown in the right column is selected*.

* Please refer to “Program Change Number List” on page 152.

Changing
the Multi-timbral Mode setting
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Mulittimbral Mode setting.
* Any changes made to the Multi-timbral Mode setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Multi-timbral Mode settings can be stored to a Favorite
memory for convenient recall. For more information, please refer to “1.
Storing and Selecting Favorite memories” on page 79.

Multi-timbral Mode

12. Channel Mute
The Channel Mute setting determines which MIDI channels (1~16) are activated to receive MIDI information when
Multi-timbral mode is enabled.

Changingthe Channel Mute setting

Settings

1. Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to select the desired
MIDI channel.
* The MIDI Channel value can be adjusted within the range of 1~16.

2. Tap the [Mute/Play] buttons to change the status of theselected MIDI channel.

140* Any changes made to the Channel Mute setting will remain until
the power is turned off.

Selected MIDI channel* Preferred Channel Mute settings can be stored to a Favorite
memory for convenient recall. For more information, please refer to“1. Storing and Selecting Favorite memories” on page 79.

Channel Mute/Play
buttons

13. LCD Contrast
The LCD Contrast setting is used to adjust the contrast of this instrument’s touchscreen display. The contrast of thedisplay becomes sharper as the value increases.

Adjusting
the LCD Contrast setting
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the LCD Contrast setting.
* The LCD Contrast setting can be adjusted within the range of 1~10.
* Any changes made to the Bluetooth Audio setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

LCD Contrast slider

14. Auto Display Off
The Auto Display Off setting determines whether or not this instrument’s touchscreen display will turn off
automatically after a period of inactivity. This setting may be desirable if the display becomes a distraction whenplaying in low-light environments.

Auto
Display Off setting
Auto Display Off

Description

Off (default)This instrument’s LCD display with remain turned on at all times.

On

This instrument’s LCD display with turn off automatically after a period of inactivity.

Changing
the Auto Display Off setting
Tap the [ON/OFF] buttons to turn Auto Display Off on/off.

Settings* When set to “On”, the LCD display will gradually fade to black after aperiod of inactivity. To turn the display on again, simply tap anywhereon the display.
* The Auto Display Off setting will be stored automatically, and recalled
every time this instrument is turned on.

Auto Display Off
ON/OFF buttons

141Settings

15. Auto Power Off
The Auto Power Off setting can be used to automatically turn off this instrument after a specified period of inactivity.
This function may be enabled by default, depending on the market location.
* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time this instrument is turned on.

Auto
Power Off settings
Auto Power Off

Description

Off

The Auto Power Off function is disabled.

15 min.

This instrument will turn off automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity.

60 min.

This instrument will turn off automatically after 60 minutes of inactivity.

120 min.

This instrument will turn off automatically after 120 minutes of inactivity.

Changing
the Auto Power Off setting
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the Auto
Power Off setting.
* The Auto Power Off setting will still be observed when playing audio
via Bluetooth Audio.
* The Auto Power Off setting will be stored automatically, and recalled
every time this instrument is turned on.

Settings

Auto Power Off

142

16. Factory Reset
The Factory Reset function clears any user adjustments stored to sound memories and all Favorites memories,
restoring this instrument to its factory default settings.
* This function will not clear recorder songs stored in internal memory.

Restoring
Factory settings
1. Tap [Factory Reset].
A confirmation box will be shown.

Factory Reset

2. Tap the [Yes] button to confirm the Factory Reset operation,or the [No] button to cancel.

Settings

Confirmation box

143Connecting to Other
Connecting
toDevices
Other Devices
This instrument features a variety of jacks that allow the instrument to be connected to MIDI devices, computers,
speakers, and mixers. It is also possible to connect external audio sources, such as an MP3 player, tablet, or asecondary keyboard, to this instrument’s amplifier and speaker system. The illustration below provides a visual
overview of the connectors and their typical applications.

USB type “B”

USB type “A”

Connect this instrument
to a computer or tablet
to send or receive MIDI
data.

Connect this instrument
to MIDI modules, other
instruments/devices, etc.

Connect the audio fromother devices to this
instrument’s speakers.

Connect this instrument
to external speakers,
amplifiers, mixers, etc.

Before connecting this instrument to other devices, ensure that the power to both the instrument and the otherdevice is turned off. If connections are established while the power is turned on, extraneous noise that candamage this instrument may activate the instrument’s amplifier protection circuit, preventing any sound frombeing produced. If this occurs, turn the power off and then on again to reset the amplifier protection circuit.

Appendix

Do not connect the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of this instrument together with the same cable. An audio loop
(oscillation sound) will occur, resulting in damage to the unit.

144

Jack PanelLINE
IN STEREO jack (1/8” phone jack)LINE
OUT jacks (1/4” phone jack)This jack is used to connect the 1/8” stereo outputs from smart
phones, tablets, computers, or other electronic audio equipment
to this instrument’s amplifier and speakers. The input level canbe adjusted using the LEVEL knob, or by adjusting the volume of
the connected device.

These jacks are used to connect the stereo output of this
instrument’s sound to external speakers, amplifiers, mixers,
recording devices, and similar equipment.

When using the USB audio recorder function, this LINE in audio
will also be mixed with this instrument’s internal sound andrecorded to the MP3/WAV file.

To output a mono signal, connect a single cable to the L/MONO
jack.
The LINE OUT level can be adjusted using the MASTER VOLUME
knob.

* The “Line In Level” setting can also be used to adjust the level of theLINE IN signal. For more information, please refer to “4. Line In Level”
on page 124.

USB to Host port (“B” type)MIDI
IN/OUT jacks

This USB port is used to connect this instrument to a computer
using an inexpensive USB cable. When connected, this
instrument can be used as a standard MIDI device, allowing it tosend a receive MIDI data. Connect a “B” type USB connector tothis instrument, and an “A” type USB connector to the computer.

These jacks are used to connect this instrument to external MIDI
devices, or to a computer (using a USB-MIDI interface) as analternative to the “USB to Host” port.
* For more information about MIDI, please refer to “MIDI Overview” onpage 135.

* For more information about USB MIDI, please refer to “USB MIDI
information” on page 146.

With additional conversion adaptors, this port may also be used
to connect this instrument to tablets and other mobile devices.

Headphone PanelPHONESjacks (1/4” & 1/8” phone jacks)

USB to Device port (“A” type)

These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to this
instrument. Two pairs of headphones can be connected andused simultaneously. When a pair of headphones is connected,
sound will not be produced by the speakers.

This USB port is used to connect a USB memory device to this
instrument. This allows MP3/WAV audio files, and SMF song files
to be played directly. It is also possible to record performances
to MP3/WAV audio files, and save recorder songs stored ininternal memory for posterity.

 The “USB to Device” functionality of this instrument conforms

 It may be necessary to format the USB memory device before

to USB2.0 Hi-Speed standards. Older USB devices can still
be used, however data transfer speed will be limited to the
maximum transfer speed of the device.

it can be used with this instrument. If so, please refer to “6.
USB Format” on page 134. Formatting the device will erase
all data.

 The “USB to Device” port is intended for connecting USB

 Avoid removing the USB memory device while data is being

memory devices, however USB floppy drive devices can also
be used to save recorder songs stored in internal memory, orplay SMF song files.

loaded or saved, files are being renamed or deleted, or thedevice is being formatted.

 Other USB devices, such as computer mice, keyboards, orbattery chargers etc. cannot be used with this instrument.

145

AppendixUSB device information

USB MIDI(USB (USBto HostUSB
MIDI
to connector)
Host connector)
This instrument features a “USB to Host” type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer
using an inexpensive USB cable and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating
system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.

USB MIDI driver
Operating System
Windows ME
Windows XP (no SP, SP1, SP2, SP3)
Windows XP 64-bit
Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)
Windows Vista 64-bit (SP1, SP2)
Windows 7 (no SP, SP1)
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8 / 8.1
Windows 8 / 8.1 64-bit
Windows 10
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 98 se
Windows 2000
Windows Vista (no SP)

USB MIDI Driver Support

Additional USB MIDI driver software NOT required.
The standard (built-in) Windows USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically when this
instrument is connected to the computer.
* After driver installation, ensure that the “USB Audio Device” (Windows ME/Windows XP) or “USB-MIDI”(Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8) device is correctly selected in the application software.

Additional USB MIDI driver software required.
Please download the USB MIDI driver from the Kawai Japan website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/downloads/* After driver installation, ensure that the “KAWAI USB MIDI” device is correctly selected in the application
software.

Windows Vista 64-bit (no SP)

USB MIDI is not supported.
Please upgrade to service pack 1 or service pack 2.

Mac OS X

Additional USB MIDI driver software NOT required.
The standard (built-in) Mac OS X USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically when this
instrument is connected to the computer.

Mac OS 9

USB MIDI is not supported.
Please use the standard MIDI IN/OUT connectors.

USB MIDI information
 If this instrument’s MIDI IN/OUT jacks and USB MIDI port are Disconnecting the USB MIDI cable suddenly, or turning thisboth connected simultaneously, the USB MIDI port will begiven priority.

instrument on/off while using USB MIDI may cause computer
instability in the following situations:

Appendix

 Ensure that this instrument is turned OFF before attempting When connecting this instrument to a computer using the USB– while installing the USB MIDI driver– while starting up the computer– while MIDI applications are performing tasks– while the computer is in energy saver mode

MIDI port, there may be a short delay before communications
begin.

 If there are any further problems experienced with USB MIDI

to connect the USB MIDI cable.

 If this instrument is connected to a computer via a USB hub
and USB MIDI communication becomes unreliable/unstable,please connect the USB MIDI cable directly to the one of thecomputer’s USB ports.

communication while this instrument is connected, pleasedouble-check all connections and relevant MIDI settings in
the computer’s operating system.

* “MIDI” is a registered trademark of the Association of Manufacturers of Electronic Instruments (AMEI).
* “Windows” is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* “Macintosh” is registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
* Other company names and product names mentioned referenced herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of respective owners.

146Troubleshooting
The tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with this instrument, explaining the typical cause(s),and recommended solution(s).

Power
Issue

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

This instrument does not turn on.

Check that the power cable is firmly attached to this instrument, andconnected to an AC outlet.

p. 12This instrument turns itself off after aperiod of inactivity.

Check that the “Auto Power Off” function is not enabled.

p. 142

Sound
Issue
This instrument is turned on, however
no sound is produced when the keys arepressed.

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

Check that the MASTER VOLUME knob is not set to the lowest position.

p. 13

Check that a pair of headphones (or headphone adaptor plug) are notconnected to the PHONES jacks.

p. 13

Check that the “Local Control” setting in the MIDI Settings menu is set toOn.

p. 138The sound distorts when playing at very
loud volume levels.

Check that the MASTER VOLUME knob is set to an appropriate level,
reducing the volume if excessive distortion is heard.

p. 13

Strange sounds or noises are heard whenplaying with piano sounds.

This instrument attempts to reproduce the rich variety of tones created byan acoustic grand piano as accurately as possible. This includes various
resonances, noises, and other subtle characteristics that contribute to theoverall piano playing experience.

The top 18 notes of the keyboard sustain
for longer than neighbouring notes, evenwhen the damper pedal is not pressed.

The noise occurs when the damper pedal is depressed and released.
 Damper Noisep. 103The noise occurs after a key is released.
 Fall-back Noise, Key-off Effectp. 107
p. 108The sound has a metallic characteristic.
 Key-off Effect, Undamped Resonance, String Resonancep. 104
p. 105
p. 107The sound is muffled or too bright.
 Topboard, Voicing

p. 101
p. 110A particular key’s level/volume is higher than other keys.
 User Key Volume

p. 118A particular key’s pitch is heard as incorrect.
 Temperament, User Temperament, User Stretch Tuning

p. 113
p. 114
p. 115This is the correct behaviour, and intended to reproduce the undamped
notes (typically the top two octaves) of an acoustic grand piano.

The volume of the device connected to the Check the position of the Line In LEVEL knob (located on the jack panel),Line In jacks is too low/too high (distorted). and adjust as necessary.

Appendix

While these additional tones are intended to enhance the realism of this
instrument, it is possible to reduce their prominence, or disable the effects
altogether using the settings in the Virtual Technician menu.

–

p. 145147

Troubleshooting
Headphones
Issue

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

The headphone volume is too low.

If the “Nominal Impedance” specification of the headphones is less than 100
Ω (ohms), set the “Phones Volume” setting in the Phones Settings menu toHigh.

p. 127

The headphone output sounds strange.

Check that the “SHS Mode” and “Phones Type” settings are set to “Normal”.

p. 125
p. 126USB (memory device)
Issue

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

A USB memory device is not detected,
cannot be saved to, or does not appear
to function when connected to the “USBto Device” port.

Check that the USB memory device is formatted to use the FAT/FAT32
filesystem, and not set to “Write Protect” mode.

p. 145

Disconnect the USB memory device, turn this instrument off then on, thenreconnect the USB device. If the USB device still does not function, it may bedamaged or incompatible. Please try using a different USB device.

–

This instrument pauses briefly whenconnecting a USB memory device.

This is recognised behaviour when using large capacity (e.g. 8GB+) USB
memory devices.

–USB
 MIDI, MIDI, Bluetooth® MIDI
Issue

Appendix

Page no.

Check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on the computer.
This instrument is connected to thecomputer using a USB cable, however the
Check that “USB Audio Device” or “KAWAI USB MIDI” is selected in thesoftware does not respond to key presses.
software’s input/output device settings.

p. 146Check that this instrument is not connected to a smart device using
Bluetooth MIDI.

p. 129Check that this instrument’s Bluetooth MIDI/Audio function is turned On.

p. 129This instrument cannot connect to thesmart device/app via Bluetooth.

148

Possible Cause and Solution

p. 146

Ensure that the mobile device’s Bluetooth function is turned On.

–

Ensure that this instrument isn’t already connected to another Bluetooth
device.

–Try deleting this instrument’s Bluetooth connection using the mobile
device’s “Forget Device” function.

–

Try turning this instrument Off and then On, and/or restarting the mobile
device.

–MP3/WAV/SMF

files
Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

No sound can be heard when playing an
MP3 or WAV audio file stored on a USB
memory device.

Check that the audio player volume is not set to 0.

p. 76

Check that the format of the audio file is supported and listed in the “USB
Memory Player supported formats” table.

p. 71

An MP3/WAV audio file stored on a USB
memory device sounds strange, or does
not play back correctly.

Check that the format of the audio file is supported and listed in the “USB
Memory Player supported formats” table.

p. 71

The file transfer speed of the USB memory device may be too slow to play
the audio file. Please try using a different USB memory device, ensuring thatit conforms to USB2.0 Hi-Speed standards.

p. 145

When recording MP3/WAV audio
files, the volume is too low/too high(distorted).

Check the gain setting before recording the audio, and if necessary adjust to
increase/decrease the recording level.

p. 45

An SMF MIDI file stored on a USB memory This instrument does not contain the full General MIDI sound bank selection.
device sounds strange when played back. Consequently, some SMF song files may not be reproduced entirely
accurately when played through this instrument.

p. 45

Appendix

Issue

149

Demo
Song
List List
DemoSong
Sound NameSong Title

ComposerSK Concert Grand

Scherzo No.2

ChopinEX Concert GrandLa Campanella

Liszt

SK-5 Grand

Lieder Ohne Worte No.18 "Duetto"

Mendelssohn

Jazz Clean

Original

Kawai

Warm Grand

Sonata No.30 Op.109

BeethovenWarm Grand 2

La Fille aux Cheveux de lin

DebussyStandard Grand

Petit chien

ChopinPop Grand

Original

Kawai

Pop Piano

Original

Kawai

New Age Grand

Original

Kawai

Upright Piano

Nocturne No. 20 Op. posth.

ChopinModern Piano

Original

Kawai

Classic E.Piano

Original

Kawai

Modern E.P.

Original

Kawai

Modern E.P. 2

Original

Kawai

Jazz Organ

Original

Kawai

Blues Organ

Original

Kawai

Drawbar Organ

Original

Kawai

Church Organ

Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme.”

Bach

Diapason

Wohl mir, daβ ich Jesum have

Bach

Full Ensemble

Original

Kawai

Harpsichord

French Suite No.6

Bach

Harpsichord Oct.

Prelude in Ab

Bach

Vibraphone

Original

Kawai

Clavi

Original

Kawai

Slow Strings

Original

Kawai

String Pad

Original

Kawai

String Ensemble

Le quattro stagioni La primavera

VivaldiChoir

Londonderry Air

Irish folk song

Choir 2

Original

Kawai

Jazz Ensemble

Original

Kawai

New Age Pad

Original

Kawai

Atmosphere

Original

Kawai

Wood Bass

Original

Kawai

Finger Bass

Original

Kawai

Fretless Bass

Original

Kawai

W. Bass & Ride

Original

Kawai

Ballad Guitar

Original

Kawai

Pick Nylon Gt.

Original

Kawai

PIANO1PIANO2

ELECTRIC PIANOORGAN

HARPSI & MALLETS

STRINGS

Appendix

VOCAL & PAD

BASS & GUITAR

150

Piano 1

Bright Ensemble

SK ConcertGrand

Full Organ

EX ConcertGrand

Reed Ensemble

SK-5 GrandPiano

Harpsi & Mallets

Jazz Clean

Harpsichord

Jazz Old School

Harpsichord Oct

Warm Grand

Vibraphone

Warm Grand 2

ClaviStandard Grand

Marimba

Piano 2

Celesta

Pop Grand

Harpsichord 2

Pop Grand 2

Bell Split

Pop Piano

Strings

New Age Grand

Slow Strings

Upright Piano

String Pad

Modern Piano

Warm Strings

Boogie Piano

String Ensemble

Honky Tonk

Soft Orchestra

Electric Piano

Chamber Strings

Classic Electric Piano

Harp

60's Electric Piano

Pizzicato Str.

Modern Electric Piano

Vocal & Pad

Classic Electric Piano 2

ChoirClassic Electric Piano 3

Pop Ooh

Crystal Electric Piano

Pop AahModern Electric Piano 2

Choir 2Modern Electric Piano 3

Jazz Ensemble

Organ

Pop Ensemble

Jazz Organ

Slow Choir

Blues Organ

Breathy Choir

Ballad Organ

New Age Pad

Gospel Organ

Atmosphere

Drawbar Organ

ItopiaDrawbar Organ 2

Brightness

Drawbar Organ 3

New Age Pad 2

Drawbar Organ 4

Brass Pad

Church Organ

Bowed Pad

DiapasonBright Warm Pad

Full Ensemble

Bass & Guitar

Diapason Oct.

Wood Bass

Chiffy Tibia

Finger Bass

Principal Oct.

Fretless Bass

Principal Choir

W.Bass & Ride

Baroque

E.Bass & Ride

Soft Diapasn

Ballad Guitar

Soft Strings

Pick Nylon Gt.

Mellow Flutes

Finger Nylon Gt

Appendix

Sound List (Sound mode)

Medium Ensemble
Loud Ensembe151Program Change
Number Number
List
Program
ChangeList
Multi-timbral mode = off/on1
Sound Name

Multi-timbral mode = on2

Program Number

Program Number

SK ConcertGrand

1

EX ConcertGrand

Bank
MSB

LSB

1

121

0

2

1

95

27

SK-5 GrandPiano

3

1

95

30

Jazz Clean

4

1

121

1

Jazz Old School

5

1

95

32

Warm Grand

6

1

121

2

Warm Grand 2

7

1

95

29

Standard Grand

8

1

95

16

Pop Grand

9

1

95

28

Pop Grand 2

10

1

95

31

Pop Piano

11

2

95

10

New Age Grand

12

1

95

17

Upright Piano

13

1

95

25

Modern Piano

14

2

121

0

Boogie Piano

15

1

95

33

Honky Tonk

16

4

121

0

Classic Electric Piano

17

5

121

0

60's Electric Piano

18

5

121

3

Modern Electric Piano

19

6

121

0

Classic Electric Piano 2

20

5

121

1

Classic Electric Piano 3

21

5

95

1

Crystal Electric Piano

22

6

95

1

Modern Electric Piano 2

23

6

121

1

Modern Electric Piano 3

24

6

121

2

Jazz Organ

25

18

121

0

Blues Organ

26

17

121

0

Ballad Organ

27

17

95

5

Gospel Organ

28

17

95

3

Drawbar Organ

29

17

95

1

Drawbar Organ 2

30

17

95

2

Drawbar Organ 3

31

18

121

2

Drawbar Organ 4

32

17

121

3

Church Organ

33

20

121

0

Diapason

34

20

95

7

Full Ensemble

35

21

95

1

Diapason Oct.

36

20

95

6

Chiffy Tibia

37

20

95

17

Principal Oct.

38

20

95

24

Principal Choir

39

20

95

23

Baroque

40

20

95

19

Piano 1

Piano 2

Electric Piano

Appendix

Organ

152

Multi-timbral mode = off/on1
Sound Name

Multi-timbral mode = on2

Program Number

Program Number

Soft Diapasn

41

Soft Strings
Mellow Flutes

Bank
MSB

LSB

20

95

45

42

20

95

41

43

20

95

48

Medium Ensemble

44

20

95

42

Loud Ensembe

45

20

95

43

Bright Ensemble

46

20

95

47

Full Organ

47

20

95

44

Reed Ensemble

48

20

95

46

Harpsichord

49

7

121

0

Harpsichord Oct

50

7

121

1

Harpsi & Mallets

Vibraphone

51

12

121

0

Clavi

52

8

121

0

Marimba

53

13

121

0

Celesta

54

9

95

1

Harpsichord 2

55

7

121

3

Bell Split

56

15

95

5

Slow Strings

57

45

95

1

String Pad

58

49

95

8

Warm Strings

59

49

95

1

String Ensemble

60

49

121

0

Soft Orchestra

61

50

95

1

Chamber Strings

62

49

95

14

Harp

63

47

121

0

Pizzicato Str.

64

46

121

0

Choir

65

53

121

0

Pop Ooh

66

54

95

39

Pop Aah

67

54

95

40

Choir 2

68

54

95

53

Jazz Ensemble

69

54

95

2

Pop Ensemble

70

54

95

7

Slow Choir

71

53

95

2

Breathy Choir

72

53

95

1

New Age Pad

73

89

121

0

Atmosphere

74

100

121

0

Itopia

75

92

121

1

Brightness

76

101

95

1

New Age Pad 2

77

89

95

2

Brass Pad

78

62

95

2

Bowed Pad

79

93

121

0

Bright Warm Pad

80

90

95

1

Strings

Appendix

Vocal & Pad

153

Program Change Number List
Multi-timbral mode = off/on1
Sound Name

Program Number

Multi-timbral mode = on2
Program Number

Bank
MSB

LSB

Bass & Guitar
Wood Bass

81

33

121

0

Finger Bass

82

34

121

0

Fretless Bass

83

36

121

0

W.Bass & Ride

84

33

95

1

E.Bass & Ride

85

34

95

2

Ballad Guitar

86

26

95

6

Pick Nylon Gt.

87

25

95

3

Finger Nylon Gt

88

25

95

4

Rock Piano

–

2

121

1

Electric Grand

–

3

121

0

Electric Grand2

–

3

121

1

Wide Honky Tonk

–

4

121

1

Classic E.P. 4

–

5

121

2

Legend E.P.

–

6

121

3

Phase E.P.

–

6

121

4

WideHarpsichord

–

7

121

2

Synth Clavi

–

8

121

1

Celesta

–

9

121

0

Glockenspiel

–

10

121

0

Music Box

–

11

121

0

Wide Vibraphone

–

12

121

1

Wide Marimba

–

13

121

1

Xylophone

–

14

121

0

Tubular Bells

–

15

121

0

Church Bells

–

15

121

1

Carillon

–

15

121

2

Dulcimer

–

16

121

0

Drawbar Organ 5

–

17

121

1

60's Organ

–

17

121

2

Perc. Organ

–

18

121

1

Rock Organ

–

19

121

0

Church Organ 2

–

20

121

1

Church Organ 3

–

20

121

2

Reed Organ

–

21

121

0

Puff Organ

–

21

121

1

FrenchAccordion

–

22

121

0

Accordion

–

22

121

1

Harmonica

–

23

121

0

Tango Accordion

–

24

121

0

Nylon Acoustic

–

25

121

0

Ukulele

–

25

121

1

Nylon Acoustic2

–

25

121

2

Appendix

MIDI Tones

154Sound Name

Multi-timbral mode = on2

Program Number

Program Number

Nylon Acoustic3–

Steel Guitar
12 String

Bank
MSB

LSB

25

121

3

–

26

121

0

–

26

121

1

Mandolin

–

26

121

2

Steel Guitar 2

–

26

121

3

Jazz Guitar

–

27

121

0

Pedal Steel

–

27

121

1

Electric Guitar

–

28

121

0

E. Guitar 2

–

28

121

1

Rhythm Guitar

–

28

121

2

Muted Electric

–

29

121

0

Cutting Guitar2

–

29

121

1

E. Guitar 3

–

29

121

2

Country Lead

–

29

121

3

OverdriveGuitar

–

30

121

0

Dynmic Ov.drive

–

30

121

1

Distortion

–

31

121

0

Dist Feedback

–

31

121

1

Dist Rhythm

–

31

121

2

E.Gtr Harmonics

–

32

121

0

Guitar Feedback

–

32

121

1

FingerSlap Bass

–

34

121

1

Pick Bass

–

35

121

0

Slap Bass

–

37

121

0

Slap Bass 2

–

38

121

0

Synth Bass

–

39

121

0

Warm Synth Bass

–

39

121

1

Synth Bass 3

–

39

121

2

Clavi Bass

–

39

121

3

Hammer Bass

–

39

121

4

Synth Bass 2

–

40

121

0

Synth Bass 4

–

40

121

1

Rubber Bass

–

40

121

2

Attack Bass

–

40

121

3

Violin

–

41

121

0

Slow Violin

–

41

121

1

Viola

–

42

121

0

Cello

–

43

121

0

Contrabass

–

44

121

0

Tremolo Strings

–

45

121

0

Celtic Harp

–

47

121

1

Timpani

–

48

121

0

Strings & Brass

–

49

121

1

60's Strings

–

49

121

2

AppendixMulti-timbral mode = off/on1

155

Program Change Number List
Multi-timbral mode = off/on1

Appendix

Sound Name

156

Multi-timbral mode = on2

Program Number

Program Number

StringEnsemble2–

Synth Strings
Synth Strings 3

Bank
MSB

LSB

50

121

0

–

51

121

0

–

51

121

1

Synth Strings 2

–

52

121

0

Choir 3

–

53

121

1

Voice Oohs

–

54

121

0

Humming

–

54

121

1

Synth Vocal

–

55

121

0

Analog Voice

–

55

121

1

Orchestra Hit

–

56

121

0

Bass Hit Plus

–

56

121

1

6th Hit

–

56

121

2

Euro Hit

–

56

121

3

Trumpet

–

57

121

0

Solo Trumpet

–

57

121

1

Trombone

–

58

121

0

Trombone 2

–

58

121

1

Bright Trombone

–

58

121

2

Tuba

–

59

121

0

Muted Trumpet

–

60

121

0

Muted Trumpet 2

–

60

121

1

French Horns

–

61

121

0

Warm FrenchHorn

–

61

121

1

Brass Section

–

62

121

0

Brass Section 2

–

62

121

1

Synth Brass

–

63

121

0

Synth Brass 3

–

63

121

1

Analog Brass

–

63

121

2

Jump Brass

–

63

121

3

Synth Brass 2

–

64

121

0

Synth Brass 4

–

64

121

1

Analog Brass 2

–

64

121

2

Soprano Sax

–

65

121

0

Alto Sax

–

66

121

0

Tenor Sax

–

67

121

0

Baritone Sax

–

68

121

0

Oboe

–

69

121

0

English Horn

–

70

121

0

Bassoon

–

71

121

0

Clarinet

–

72

121

0

Piccolo

–

73

121

0

Flute

–

74

121

0

Recorder

–

75

121

0

Pan Flute

–

76

121

0

Sound Name

Multi-timbral mode = on2

Program Number

Program Number

Blown Bottle–

Shakuhachi
Whistle

Bank
MSB

LSB

77

121

0

–

78

121

0

–

79

121

0

Ocarina

–

80

121

0

Square

–

81

121

0

Square 2

–

81

121

1

Sine

–

81

121

2

Classic Synth

–

82

121

0

Classic Synth 2

–

82

121

1

Lead

–

82

121

2

Classic Synth 3

–

82

121

3

SequencedAnalog

–

82

121

4

Caliope

–

83

121

0

Chiff

–

84

121

0

Charang

–

85

121

0

Wire Lead

–

85

121

1

Voice

–

86

121

0

Fifth

–

87

121

0

Bass & Lead

–

88

121

0

Soft Wire Lead

–

88

121

1

Warm Pad

–

90

121

0

Sine Pad

–

90

121

1

Polysynth

–

91

121

0

Choir Pad

–

92

121

0

Metallic Pad

–

94

121

0

Halo Pad

–

95

121

0

Sweep Pad

–

96

121

0

Rain Pad

–

97

121

0

Soundtrack

–

98

121

0

Crystal

–

99

121

0

Synth Mallet

–

99

121

1

Brightness

–

101

121

0

Goblin

–

102

121

0

Echoes

–

103

121

0

Echo Bell

–

103

121

1

Echo Pan

–

103

121

2

Sci-Fi

–

104

121

0

Sitar

–

105

121

0

Sitar 2

–

105

121

1

Banjo

–

106

121

0

Shamisen

–

107

121

0

Koto

–

108

121

0

Taisho Koto

–

108

121

1

Kalimba

–

109

121

0

AppendixMulti-timbral mode = off/on1

157

Program Change Number List
Multi-timbral mode = off/on1

Appendix

Sound Name

158

Multi-timbral mode = on2

Program Number

Program Number

Bag Pipe–

FiddleShanai

Bank
MSB

LSB

110

121

0

–

111

121

0

–

112

121

0

Tinkle Bell

–

113

121

0

Agogo

–

114

121

0

Steel Drums

–

115

121

0

Woodblock

–

116

121

0

Castanet

–

116

121

1

Taiko Drums

–

117

121

0

Concert BD

–

117

121

1

Melodic Toms

–

118

121

0

Melodic Toms 2

–

118

121

1

Synth Drum

–

119

121

0

Rhythm Box Tom

–

119

121

1

Electric Drum

–

119

121

2

Reverse Cymbal

–

120

121

0

Gtr Fret Noise

–

121

121

0

GtrCuttingNoise

–

121

121

1

Ac Bass Slap

–

121

121

2

Breath Noise

–

122

121

0

Flute Key Click

–

122

121

1

Seashore

–

123

121

0

Rain

–

123

121

1

Thunder

–

123

121

2

Wind

–

123

121

3

Stream

–

123

121

4

Bubble

–

123

121

5

Bird Tweet

–

124

121

0

Dog Barking

–

124

121

1

Horse Gallop

–

124

121

2

Bird Tweet 2

–

124

121

3

Telephone

–

125

121

0

Telephone 2

–

125

121

1

Door Creak

–

125

121

2

Door Slam

–

125

121

3

Scratch

–

125

121

4

Wind Chime

–

125

121

5

Helicopter

–

126

121

0

Car Engine

–

126

121

1

Car Stopping

–

126

121

2

Car Passing

–

126

121

3

Car Crash

–

126

121

4

Siren

–

126

121

5

Train

–

126

121

6

Sound Name

Multi-timbral mode = on2

Program Number

Program Number

Jet Plane–Starship
Burst Noise

Bank
MSB

LSB

126

121

7

–

126

121

8

–

126

121

9

Applause

–

127

121

0

Laughing

–

127

121

1

Screaming

–

127

121

2

Punch

–

127

121

3

Heartbeat

–

127

121

4

Foot Step

–

127

121

5

Gunshot

–

128

121

0

Machine Gun

–

128

121

1

Laser Gun

–

128

121

2

Explosion

–

128

121

3

Pop Set

–

1

120

0

Ballad Set

–

9

120

0

Power Set

–

17

120

0

Electronic Set

–

25

120

0

Analog Set

–

26

120

0

Jazz Set

–

33

120

0

Brush Set

–

41

120

0

Orchestra Set

–

49

120

0

SFX Set

–

57

120

0

AppendixMulti-timbral mode = off/on1

159

Drum
RhythmList
Drum
RhythmList
No.

Rhythm Name

8 Beat 1
8 Beat 2
8 Beat 3
Pop 1
Pop 2
Pop 3
Pop 4
Pop 5
Pop 6
Ride Beat 1
Ride Beat 2
Dance Pop 1
Country Pop
Smooth Beat
Rim Beat

Dance 1Dance 2Dance 3Disco
Techno 1
Techno 2

16 Beat Swing

59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66

16 Shuffle 1
16 Shuffle 2
16 Shuffle 3
Acid Jazz 2
Acid Jazz 3
New Jack Swing
Modern Dance
Indie Pop 3

8 Beat Swing

16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

67
68
69
70

24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

Modern Rock 1
Modern Rock 2
Modern Rock 3
Modern Rock 4
Pop Rock
Ride RockJazz RockSurf Rock16 BeatIndie Pop 1
Acid Jazz 1
Ride Beat 3
Dance Pop 2
Dance Pop 3
Dance Pop 4
Dance Pop 5
Dance Pop 6
Dance Pop 7
Dance Pop 8
Indie Pop 2
Cajun Rock8 Beat Ballad

37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45

Appendix

53
54
55
56
57
58

8 Beat Rock16 Beat

Pop Ballad 1
Pop Ballad 2
Pop Ballad 3
Rock Ballad 1
Rock Ballad 2
Slow Jam
6/8 R&B Ballad
Triplet Ballad 1
Triplet Ballad 2

16 Beat Ballad

46
47
48
49
50
51
52

160

Rhythm Name

16 Beat Dance

8 Beat

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

No.

16 Ballad 1
Dance Ballad 1
Dance Ballad 2
Dance Ballad 3Electro Pop
16 Ballad 2
Mod Pop Ballad

Swing Beat
MotownCountry 2 Beat
BoogieTriplet

71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78

8 Shuffle 1
8 Shuffle 2
8 Shuffle 3
Dance Shuffle
Triplet 1
Triplet 2
Triplet RockReggae

Jazz

79
80
81
82
83
84
85

H.H. Swing
Ride Swing
Fast 4 Beat
Afro Cuban
Jazz Bossa
Jazz Waltz
5/4 Swing

Latin / Traditional

86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100

H.H. Bossa Nova
Ride Bossa Nova
BeguineRhumbaCha Cha
Mambo
Samba
Sala
Merenge
Tango
Habanera
Waltz
RagtimeMarch
6/8 March

Specifications

Internal Sounds

Pianist mode

SK-EX Rendering: 88-key multi-channel piano sampling, 88-key resonance modellingSound modeHarmonic Imaging XL: 88-key piano sampling

Pianist mode

SK-EX Concert Grand, 10 rendering characters

Sound mode

88 sounds

Keyboard Modes

Dual, Split, 4Hands (Volume/Balance adjustable)

Polyphonymax. 256 notes (depending on selected sound)

Effects

Virtual Technician

Internal Recorder
USB Recorder

Pianist mode

Resonance Depth (10 types), Ambience (10 types)

Sound mode

Reverb (6 types), Effects (24 types)(Chorus x 3, Delay x 3, Tremolo x 3, Auto pan x 2, Phaser x 2, Rotary x 6, Combination x 5)

Pianist mode

Touch Curve (incl. User), Voicing (incl. User), Damper Noise, Fall-back Noise,
Hammer Delay, Minimum Touch, Key Volume (incl. User), Half-Pedal Adjust,Soft Pedal DepthSound mode

Touch Curve (incl. User), Voicing (incl. User), Damper Resonance, Damper Noise,
String Resonance, Undamped String Resonance, Cabinet Resonance, Key-off Effect,
Fall-back Noise, Hammer Delay, Topboard Simulation, Decay Time, Minimum Touch,Stretch Tuning (incl. User), Temperament (incl. User), Temperament Key,Key Volume (incl. User), Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth

Pianist mode

3 song recorder (approximately 10 min. per song)

Sound mode

10 song, 2 track recorder (approximately 90,000 note memory capacity)

Playback

MP3, WAV, SMF, KSO (internal song file)

RecordMP3, WAV, Save as SMF/KSO, Line In & Bluetooth Audio Recording

Metronome

Internal Songs

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 + 100 drum rhythms
Demo Songs

39 songs

Piano Music

29 or 42 songs ¹

Concert Magic

88 songs

Lesson Books

584 Songs from Alfred, Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer, Bach, and Chopin lesson books ²,
140 Finger Exercises

Favorites

16 memories (4 x 4 pages)

Transpose

Key Transpose: -12~+12 semi-tones, Song Transpose: -12~+12 semi-tones
Sound Settings

Other Settings &Functions Settings

DisplayTuning (Sound mode only), Damper Hold (Sound mode only), Tone Control (incl. User),Line In Level, SHS Mode, Phones Type, Phones Volume, LCD contrast, factory reset,
MIDI setting, Bluetooth setting
Bluetooth MIDI, Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth Audio Volume, Rename File, Delete File,
USB Format, MIDI Channel, Send PGM, Local Control, Transmit PGM# On/Off,Multi-timbral Mode, Channel Mute, LCD Contrast, Auto Display Off, Auto Power Off,
Factory Reset5” LCD touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels)

BluetoothBluetooth (Ver. 4.1; GATT compatible)
Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant, Bluetooth Audio

Jacks

LINE IN (1/8” STEREO), LINE IN Level, LINE OUT (1/4” L/MONO, R),
Headphones x 2 (1/4”, 1/8”), MIDI (IN/OUT), USB to Host, USB to Device

PedalsDamper (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto

Power Consumption¹ Depending on market location.
² Lesson books sold separately.

Appendix

Sound Source

20 W
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.

161

MIDI
Exclusive
Data Format
MIDI
Exclusive
Data Format
1st byte

2nd byte

3rd byte

4th byte

5th byte

6th byte

7th byte

8th byte

9th byte

10th byte

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Byte

ID

Description

1 F0

Start code

2 40

Kawai ID number

3 00 - 0F

MIDI channel

4 10, 30

Function code (30 when setting Multi-timbre On/Off )5 04

Indicates that the instrument is an electric piano

6 02

Indicates that the piano is a CA/ES model

7 data 1
8 data 2

See table below

9 data 3

Appendix

10 F7

162

End codedata 1

data 2

data 3Function

00

00

-

Multi-timbre Off

01

00

-

Multi-timbre On 1

02

00

-

Multi-timbre On 2

0F

00 - 7F-

Split Point

1400 - 7F-

Dual/Split balance

16

1F - 60-

Tune, 40: 440 Hz

1700, 7F-

00: Program Change Off, 7F: Program Chage On

18

00 - 07-

00: Light, 01: Normal, 02: Heavy, 03: Off, 04: Light +, 05: Heavy +,06: User1, 07: User2

1900 - 03-

Lower Octave Shift

2000 - 4F

00 - 4F

Dual, data 2: Main sound, 3: Layer sound21

00 - 4F

00 - 4F

Split, data 2: Upper sound, data 3: Lower sound22

00 - 4F

00 - 4F

Four Hands, data 2: Right sound, data 3: Left sound25

00 - 0800 - 0B

data 2: Temperament, data 3: Key

2600, 7F00 - 0F

Multi-timbre channel mute, data 2: 00 (mute On), 7F (mute Off ), data 3: Channel

MIDI Implementation Chart

Kawai ATX3
FunctionTransmitted

Basic
ChannelMode

Note
NumberDefault

1 - 161 - 16

Changed1 - 161 - 16

Default

Mode 3Mode 1

Messages

X

Mode 1, 3

Altered*****21 - 108**

0 - 127*****

0 - 127

Note ONO

O

Note OFF

O

O

Key

X

X

Channel

X

X

X

X

O
X
X
X
O (Right pedal)
O (Middle pedal)
O (Left pedal)

O
O
O
O
O
O
O

O 0 - 127

O 0 - 127 ********0 - 127OO

Song Position

X

X

Song Select

X

X

Tune

X

X

Clock

X

X

Commands

O

X

Local ON/OFFXOAll Note OFFX

O (123-127)

Active Sense

X

O

Reset

X

X

True Voice

Velocity

After Touch
Pitch Bend

0, 32
7
10
11
64
66
67

ControlChangeProgram
ChangeTrue #

System
Exclusive

CommonSystemReal Time

OthersSectionDate: September 2017
Version: 1.0
Remarks* The default for the OMNI modeis ON.
Specifying MIDI channels
automatically turns it OFF.
** The value depends on theTranspose setting.

Bank SelectVolumePan Pot
Expression Pedal
Sustain Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Soft Pedal*** Refer to the Program Change
Number List on p. 152.
On/Off Selectable

Appendix[HYBRID DIGITAL PIANO]

Notes
Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

Mode 2 : OMNI ON , MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

O : Yes
X : No163Printed in Japan
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