Software Update (MP11SE)
This document contains instructions for updating the system software of the Kawai MP11SE professional stage piano.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to perform the software update.
This update will clear any user-created SOUNDs/SETUPs stored in memory.
To retain this data, please use the AllBackup function before updating.

 Checking the software version
To check the current software version installed on the MP11SE,
press and hold the STORE button, then turn the instrument ON.
The current software (Program) version will be shown on thefirst line of the LCD display.
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If the Program version number is greater than or equal to theupdate version, no further action is necessary.
* Turn the instrument OFF and ON to return to normal operation.

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If the Program version number is lower than the update version,please continue to follow the instructions below.

1. Prepare the USB memory device
Extract the software update ZIP file and copy the included .SYS
files to the root folder of a USB memory device.
* USB devices should be formatted to use the ‘FAT’ or ‘FAT32’ filesystems.

2. Connect the USB memory device
While the instrument is turned off:
Connect the prepared USB memory device to the USB port.

3. Start the update
Press and hold buttons 6, 7, and 8 in the SETUP section, thenturn on the instrument.

4. Finish the update, disconnect the USB memory device
After approximately 60-90 seconds (depending on the numberof update files), a message will be shown in the LCD display,
indicating that the software update has been successful.
Disconnect the USB memory device, then press and hold thePOWER switch to turn the instrument OFF. When the instrument
is turned ON, the updated software will be used automatically.
* If the software update is unsuccessful, restart the process from step 1.

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The update process will start automatically after a few seconds,
and status messages will be shown in the LCD display.

Software Update (MP11SE)
 MP11SE system software changelog

V1.05 (September 2023)-Improved: Keys that are beyond the supported range when Octave Shift/Transpose is applied will no longer produce a note.

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Improved: Changed the effect of the DCA Touch Depth parameter for piano sounds.

-Fixed: Some parameters could not be stored correctly in some cases.

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Fixed: Metronome tempo value could change unintentionally in some cases.

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Fixed: Button LED status did not change in some cases.

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Fixed: Button LEDs could flicker in some cases.

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Improved: Removed noise that could occur when switching to the Pitch category EFX.

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Fixed: Active sensing Receive error would not work properly when Rcv.Mode=Panel.

-Improved: Pedal Off message would not be sent correctly when a MIDI ZONE is turned off.

-Fixed: Mod.Range value of a MIDI ZONE is now set correctly when a SETUP is selected.

-Fixed: A-B Repeat function would not work correctly when playing MIDI recorder songs in some cases.

-Fixed: Save SMF function would generate an incorrect SysEX message.

-Fixed: Count-in REC function would not start when using the Audio Recorder in some cases.

-Fixed: Various other operability and display-related issues.

V1.04 (June 2020)-Improved: Reverb no longer momentarily mutes when re-selecting the same Reverb Type (e.g. when changing SETUP).

V1.03 (February 2019)-

Improved: Removed slight reverb noise which could occur when a piano sound was played with pianissimo in rare cases.

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Improved: Reliability of keyboard action key switch detection.

V1.02 (December 2017)-

Changed: Master EQ System Exclusive value changed from On=01h to On=40h.

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Improved: Changing SETUPs with different EFX parameters should be smoother in some cases.

-Improved: When storing a SETUP, the currently selected (displayed) SOUND will be used as the default name.

-Improved: The center/left pedal of the Kawai GFP-3 triple pedal unit can now send progressive values (useful for EFX).

V1.01 (August 2017)-First production version.

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