Kawai A120 User manual

KAWAI |
ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD
A120
X130
OWNER'S MANUAL
Table of Contents
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KAWAI X120/130 Owner's Manual
Thank you for. your elas of a KAWAI X120/130 Personal
Keyboard.
This owner's manual contains valuable ‘nfigauation that will help: you
make full use of this instrument's many capability. Read it ie
and keep it handy for future reference.
Have fun learning to play your X120/130!
Important Safety Instructions
Read Instructions — This Owner’s Manual contains valuable information that will help you
make full use of the instrument's many capabilities. All a Safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings — Ail warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
Follow Instructions — All operating instructions should be followed.
WARNINGS
The instrument should not be operated with wet hands that could
result in electric shock or other hazards.
Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
The product should not be operated or stored near water or other
moisture — for example, near a bath tub, wash bow], kitchen sink,
or laundry tub; in a wet basement; near a swimming pool, etc.
This product may be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss when used in combination with
other products like speakers or headphones. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, especially if you
are using headphones or earphones. If you experience any hearing
loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult a hearing specialist.
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ATTENTION
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Protect the product from direct sunlight, extremes in temperature
(such as inside your car on a warm day) or humidity, dusty
environment, or vibration (especially during transportation).
The
instrument
should
be
kept
away
from
hot,
dry
places
(such
as
near
a
radiator
or
heater)
Protect the instrument from physical shocks and impact.
Always turn down the volume(s) of all instruments (such as guitar
or keyboard) before connecting or disconnecting to the instrument.
Accessories — Do not place this instrument on an unstable or slant
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Besides, the unit may malfunction. Use only with a
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or
table
recommended
by
KAWAI,
or sold with the product.
Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not
disassemble or attempt to modify the instrument.
Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product and AC adaptor
from the wall outlet immediately and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the AC adaptor's cable or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have been fallen into the
product. .
c) Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water.
d)
Ifthe
product
does
not
operate
normally
by
following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust
only
those
controls
that
are
covered
by
this
manual
as
an
improper
adjustment
of
other
controls
may
result
in
damage
and
will
often
require
extensive
work
by
a
qualified
technician
to
restore
the
product
to
its
normal
operation.
e) Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product or AC adaptor exhibit a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
Replacement
Parts
-
When
replacement
parts
are
required,
be
sure
the
service
technician
has
used
replacement
parts
specified
by
the
manufacturer
or
have
the
same
characteristics
as
the
original
part.
Unauthorized
substitution
may
result
in
fire,
electric
shock,
or
other
hazards.

Power Supply
Cleaning
Use only a Kawai AC adaptor or equivalent shipped with the
instrument and connect it only to a power supply with a voltage
within the limits stated on the ratings plate.
When the product and/or AC adaptor are left unattended and
unused for long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet to
prevent
damage
to
them
due
to
lightning
and
power-line
surges.
Power Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
Do not connect to the same circuit as a heavy load or equipment
that generates line noise.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning. Clean the instrument with a soft cloth, a mild detergent,
and lukewarm water. Never use harsh or abrasive cleansers or
organic solvents.
Before Playing The X1 20/1 30
Connecting the Power Supply
To Insert Batteries
NOTE
Your keyboard can use either your home AC power outlet or dry cell
batteries as a power source.
1.
Turn the unit over and remove the battery cover.
2. Insert six Size "C" dry cell batteries. Be sure they are aligned
in the proper direction.
Replace the battery cover.
¢
As
the
batteries
begin
to
run
down,
the
volume
of
the
keyboard
will
decrease
and
the sound
quality
will
begin
to
change
or
deteriorate.
Or
the
unit
may
begin
to
malfunction.
At
that
time,
you
should
replace
ail
six
batteries.
e Do not mix battery type (or new batteries with old ones), as
this may cause problems such as battery fluid leakage.
¢ Remove the batteries when not using the keyboard for long
periods of time.

To Use An AC Power
Outlet
Connecting the Keyboard
to an Audio Device
About the Keyboard's
Internal Memory
(Only X130)
Protective Plastic Covering
On Front Panel
Connect a PS-123 or PS-102 adaptor (available separately) to the
adaptor terminal on the rear panel of the keyboard. Then, connect
the adaptor to a wall socket.
We recommend that you use a KAWAI AC adaptor with the X120/130.
If you decide to use a universal adaptor from another manufacturer,
please be sure of the following.
1. The voltage selector should be set at 10 or 12 volts.
2. The polarity selector must be set to "negative" (—) polarity,
otherwise the keyboard will not operate (or will run on batteries
until the batteries are drained).
3. The adaptor must be rated at 0.5 Amp (A) or higher.
To enjoy listening to the sound of your X120/130 through your
amplified home stereo system or other external amplifier, purchase
an adaptor plug at an electrical goods store or audio specialty shop.
Use the cord or adaptor plug to connect the keyboard's STEREO
PHONES jack to the LINE IN or AUX IN jacks on your stereo
amplifier or powered receiver.
Be sure you set your X120/130 at a moderate volume level. High
Volume output can damage your external amplifier or speakers.
The contents of the keyboard's internal memory (such as recorder
data) will be kept stored for up to five years by a back-up battery
built into the unit. |
Note that if you turn the power switch ON while holding down keys
C and E at the left end of the keyboard, all of the contents of the
memory will be erased and the keyboard's factory settings will be
restored. (This is known as the "factory reset" procedure.)
You cannot back up the internal memory once the back-up battery
has run out of power.
So, we recommend that you save your important data into an external .
sequencer (see "Using the MIDI Functions" section).
For a replacement back-up battery, contact an authorized KAWAI
dealer.
Your keyboard comes equipped with a thin plastic covering over the
front panel designed to protect the panel from dust and scratches.
If you want to remove this covering, carefully use a fingernail to lift
up one of the corners. |
Then, slowly peel off the covering and discard it.

Overall Diagram and Explanation
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Operation
Panel
(1)
POWER
button
The
POWER
button
turns
the
keyboard's
power
on
and
off.
(2) DEMO button
Pressing this button starts to play the two built-in demo songs. (You
can also select a demo song by pressing +1/-1 buttons.) Press it again
at any time to stop the demo song.
(3) MASTER VOLUME buttons
Used to control overall volume of all notes played on the keyboard.
(4) AUTO button
Used to turn the Auto-Accompaniment on and off.
(5) TEMPO buttons
Used to control changes in Auto-Accompaniment tempo.
(6) CONCERT MAGIC button |
Used to turn the CONCERT MAGIC function (see page 10) on and
off.
(7) Accompaniment Control buttons
Used to control the "FILL-INs", "ENDINGs", and "BASIC Patterns"
of Auto-Accompaniment.
The "SYNC/FILL-IN" button lets you start your song at the exact
moment you press a key in the lower part of the keyboard.
(8) Display (only X130)
Shows which sound/style/function is currently selected.
(9) SOUND button
Used when selecting sounds.
(10) STYLE button
Used when selecting from among the 30 Accompaniment Styles and
30 CONCERT MAGIC songs stored in the keyboard's memory.
(11) SELECTOR buttons
a) Numeric buttons (Ten keys)
Used to enter the numbers.
b) -1/+1 buttons
Used to increase or decrease the numbers by a value of 1.
(12) RECORDER Section (only X130)
Used to record the songs you write or perform on the keyboard.
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(13) STEREO CHORUS buttons
Used to add the STEREO CHORUS effect to the keyboard's sounds.
Rear Panel (14) MIDI IN / OUT Jacks (only X130)
Used to connect the keyboard to other MIDI instruments and
equipment.
(15) Pedal Jack
Used to connect an optional footswitch (model F-1, available
separately) to the keyboard. When the footswitch is depressed, notes
played on the keyboard will be heard continuously for as long as the
footswitch is held down. It operates like a sustain pedal on a piano.
(16) STEREO PHONES Jack
When stereo headphones are connected to this jack, the sound from
the speakers is cut off. This allows you to play the keyboard at night
and at other times when you might be concerned about disturbing
others.
(17) DC IN Jack
Used to connect a Power Adaptor (Kawai PS-123 or PS-102) available
separately.
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Keys (18) Lower Keyboard (C1 - G#2)
Used to trigger chord forms when the Auto-Accompaniment function
is selected.
Throughout this manual, the keys will be referred to in the following
manner:
C1 stands for "the first C" on the keyboard, counting from the left.
B2 stands for "the second B" on the keyboard from the left.
The total range of your keyboard is C1 to C6.

Basic Operation
Selecting Sounds
selecting Sounds 1. Press the POWER switch to turn the power "on".
2. Press one of the keys on the keyboard.
You should hear the sound No. 01 (GRAND PIANO).
3. Control the volume of the sound with the MASTER VOLUME
buttons.
4, Select a sound using the SELECTOR buttons.
To enter the Sound number, there are 2 ways as below.
(1) Use the Numeric keys (0-9) to enter three digits including "0"
in rapid succession.
0 4 2 EX 1: To enter No.9
Ess. “Oe Oe press 9. (or press 0-0-9 successively)
or EX 2: To enter No.42
; press 4 and 2 (or 0-4-2) successively.
sie d | aticnt Note: Enter all the numbers in rapid succession, at least within 2
seconds. Otherwise the first one or two digits will be chosen
in a few seconds.
(2) Use -1 /+1 buttons to increase/decrease the numbers by a
value of 1.
5. Play the keyboard.
Playing Rhythm Styles
Selecting
Accompaniment
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1.
Press
the
STYLE
button.
Styles
The
lamp
next
to
the
STYLE
button
will
light
(and
the
display
will
change
to
read
001
on
X130).
Press [J 2. Select an Accompaniment Style using the SELECTOR buttons.
To enter the Style number, there are 2 ways as below.
(1) Use the Numeric keys (0-9) to enter the number.
EX 1: To enter No.9
0 2 4 press 9. (or press 0-0-9 successively)
PS EE ED EX 2: To enter No.24
or press 2 and 4 (or 0-2-4) successively.
Press 1) +‘O
Enter all the numbers in rapid succession, at least within 2
and wait for a moment. seconds.
(2) Use -1 /+1 buttons to increase/decrease the numbers by a
value of 1.
STOP.
Press 3. To start the Style, press the START/STOP button.

SYNC/
FILL iN 4.
Press
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Using the SYNC Feature | 1.
SYNC/
FILL IN
Press
Changing Accompaniment} 1
Tempo
TEMPO
UP DOWN
SYC
Press the "SYNC./FILL-IN" button to play a FILL-IN pattern.
. To stop playing with the Ending, press the START/STOP button. '
To stop playing without the Ending, press the START/STOP button
twice.
While the Accompaniment Style is off, press the SYNC/FILL-IN
button.
(If you want to use "SYNC" function with an INTRO, press the
SYNC./FILL-IN button and then press the INTRO/ENDING
button.)
Press a key on the Lower Keyboard.
The Style will begin to play at the moment you press a key. The
start of the Style will "synchronize" with your touch of the keyboard
(thus, the abbreviation "SYNC").
. The UP button causes the tempo to increase.
The DOWN button causes the tempo to decrease.
(On X130, the small lamp at the top of the display (labelled BEAT)
will blink in time with the current tempo.)
(Only X130) When you press either of the TEMPO buttons, the
display will briefly show the current tempo (between 40 - 250).
. (Only X130) When you select the lower value than 040, the display
shows "SYC".
When setting the "SYC" value, the Styles of X130 can only be
played with the external MIDI sequencer by receiving tempo
message through MIDI IN jack. (See page 12 for the details MIDL)
Pressing the TEMPO UP button within five seconds after selecting
anew Style will change the tempo to a factory preset rate that suits
the new Style.
Using Auto-Accompaniment
The X120/130's Auto-Accompaniment ("automatic accompaniment")
- section is one of the most powerful found on any portable keyboard.
With the Auto-Accompaniment, you can control the chord and bass
parts with your left hand while playing the melody with your right
hand.
1. Select a Style.
Press C—) 2. Press AUTO button to turn Auto Accompaniment on.
3;
START?
STOP
Press
Then, start the Style by pressing the START/STOP button.
The rhythm and Auto-Accompaniment (Bass/Chord) will start to
play.

4. Now press one or more of the keys on the Lower Keyboard.
The Auto-Accompaniment chords will change as you press different
Keys.
See page 17 for a chart of these chords in the key of C.
Using The Real-Time RECORDER (X130 ONLY)
This section will show you how to record the songs you perform
using the X130's RECORDER feature.
Here are the steps:
Press
Press
REC /STOP
PLAY/STOP
1: Press the REC/STOP button.
You will hear the sound of the metronome.
. Start playing.
Everything you play, including changes in Sounds or Styles, will
be recorded just as you played them.
. When you are done with your song, press the REC/STOP button
once more. The recording process will end.
. Now, play the song back.
Press the PLAY/STOP button. The song you just recorded will
begin to play.
To stop the song, press the PLAY/STOP button once more.
Tempo information will not be recorded by the RECORDER. This
allows you to record songs at a slow tempo and play them back at a
faster tempo.
Once the memory capacity of the RECORDER is reached, the
RECORDER will automatically stop recording.
When recording another song to the RECORDER, the previously-
recorded song will be automatically erased.

Advanced Operation
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Adding Effects
STEREO CHORUS
(C___) STEREO cHoRUS
HOLD (sustain)
Your X120/130 has a variety of effects which can add realism or
excitement to your selected sound.
Pressing the STEREO CHORUS button adds a deep stereo richness
to the currently selected sound.
Pressing the button a second time cancels the effect.
The STEREO CHORUS effect is not effective on the sound No. 100
(Drum Set).
The PEDAL jack allows you to connect an optional foot switch
(KAWAI F-1, available separately) to the X120/130.
Depressing the foot switch lengthens the duration of notes played
on the keyboard. It operates like the sustain pedal on the piano.
"CONCERT MAGIC" Operation
Note:
PERFORMANCE mode
CONCERT
MAGIC
Press C )
STYLE
Press [
START/
STOP
Press
The Concert Magic Feature allows you to listen to or perform 30
preprogrammed songs, even if you've never taken a piano lesson in
your life.
You cannot use RECORDER when CONCERT MAGIC function is
ON.
You can perform the selected song by pressing anywhere on the whole
keyboard. The instrument will automatically play right notes step
by step as you press a key. You can also listen to the preset song so
you can learn how the song plays.
(1) Press CONCERT MAGIC button to enter the CONCERT MAGIC
mode.
(2) Press STYLE button (to light the LED next to the button).
(3) Use SELECTOR buttons to select an internal song of CONCERT
MAGIC.
(4)
Press
START/STOP
button
to
listen
to
the
song.
The
selected
song
starts
to
play.
(5) Use TEMPO buttons to change the performance tempo.
(6) To change the tone color for Melody Part:
1: Press SOUND button.
2: Use SELECTOR buttons to select a sound for Melody.
(7) Press START/STOP button again to stop the playing.
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- MELODY mode
Press
Press
Press
Press
CONCERT
MAGIC
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START
STOP
NOTE:
(8)
Press
any
key
of
the
whole
keyboard
to
perform
the
song
by
yourself.
Every
time
a
key
is
pressed,
the
selected
song
will
be
played
step
by
step,
note
by
note.
(9)
Press
CONCERT
MAGIC
button
again
to
quit
the
CONCERT
MAGIC
mode.
CONCERT
MAGIC
songs
are
made
of
two
parts
—
melody
and
accompaniment.
You
can
mute
the
melody
part
so
you
can
play
it
by
yourself
hearing
the
accompaniment
only.
It
is
a
good
method
to
practice
playing
the
keyboard.
In
addition,
you
can
play
the
melody
part
with
your
right
hand
and
performing
only
accompaniment
part
of
the
CONCERT
MAGIC
song
with
one
finger
of
your
left
hand.
(1) Press CONCERT MAGIC button to enter the CONCERT MAGIC
mode.
(2)
Press
STYLE
button
(to
light
the
LED
next
to
the
button).
(3)
Use
SELECTOR
buttons
to
select
an
internal
song
of
CONCERT
MAGIC.
(4) Press AUTO button to turn off the melody part. The little LED
of the display will be lit.
(5)
Press
START/STOP
button.
The
accompaniment
part
of
the
selected
song
starts
to
play.
Play
the
melody
with
the
whole
keyboard.
(6)
Press
START/STOP
button
again
to
stop
the
playing.
(7)
Press
any
key
of
the
LOWER
keyboard
with
your
left
hand.
Every
time
a
key
is
pressed,
the
accompaniment
part
of
the
selected
song
will
be
played
step
by
step.
Play
the
melody
yourself
on
the
UPPER
keyboard
at
the same
time.
(8) To change the tone color for Melody Part:
1: Press SOUND button.
2: Use SELECTOR buttons to select a sound for Melody.
(9)
Press
CONCERT
MAGIC
button
again.
to
quit
the
CONCERT
MAGIC
mode.
If
you
stop
playing
halfway,
and
leave
it
over
1
minute,
the
song
will
be
reset
to
the start
point.
To
reset
the
song
to
the
start
point,
press
SYNC/FILL
IN
button.
When
selecting
another
song
during
playing,
the
newly-selected
song
starts
to
play
from
the
beginning.
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Using MIDI (For X130 only)
About MIDI
Connections
Note:
MIDI Channel
Connecting two or more
devices
Before attempting to set the MIDI function, let's take a brief look at
what MIDI is.
The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an
international standard for connecting synthesizers, drum machines,
and other electronic instruments so that they can exchange performance
data. MIDI allows you to interface your instruments with other
instruments and in turn control them.
For example, if you connect the MIDI OUT of one keyboard to the
MIDI IN of a second keyboard, you can have the second keyboard
produce sounds by playing only the first.
A special 5 pin DIN (MIDD cable is used to connect MIDI instruments.
There are three terminals to plug the cable in. Each has the following
functions:
IN: This termnial receives MIDI signals (information, musical
data etc.)
OUT: This terminal transmits MIDI signals (musical data, etc.)
THRU: This terminal re-transmits only the data received at the
MIDI IN terminal.
Some instruments as well as the X130 have only MIDI IN and MIDI
OUT terminals
For recording many parts assigned to different MIDI channels (in
MULTI TIMBRE mode) using for example a Kawai keyboard, you
would connect the OUT of the keyboard to the IN of a sequencer
such as Kawai DRP-10.
Musical data etc. transmitted via MIDI include “channel number"
information which specifies the MIDI instrument for which the data
is intended. This is similar to the channel of a television receiver.
If the channel of the receiver matches the channel of the transmitter,
the data will be received. MIDI has sixteen channels (1-16). By
setting each instrument to a different channel, you can transmit musical
data to a specific instrument.
The following diagram shows how three instruments can be connected
so that instrument A simultaneously control both instruments B and
A Channel 1 B Channel 1 C Channel 4
Now we will set the reception channel of instrument C to "2".
Instruments A and B are assigned to the same channel, so instrument
A will control instrument B.
However, instruments A and C are assigned to different channels, so
instrument A will not control instrument C. In this way by assigning
channels to various instruments, MIDI makes it possible for you to
control specific instruments.
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Using The SYSTEM Functions
Navigating in SYSTEM
Mode
TUNING CONTROL
Function Value
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Function Value
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ON/OFF
Function Value
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PEDAL FUNCTION SELECT
Function Value
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In this section, we will describe the keyboard's SYSTEM functions
which deal with the overall control of the keyboard.
The SYSTEM functions are assigned the following "function numbers”.
X120 = X130
TUNING CONTROL (Pitch Adjustment)
TRANSPOSE (To change keys)
TOUCH RESPONSE ON/OFF
PEDAL FUNCTION SELECT *
CLICK ON/OFF (only X120)
MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL SELECT (only
X130) *
ACCOMPANIMENT MIDI OUT ON/OFF (only
X130) *
LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF (only X130) *
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The function settings marked with * will remain even after turning
the keyboard's power off.
1. With the Accompaniment stopped, simultaneously press the SOUND
button and STYLE button to enter the SYSTEM mode. |
2. Use the SELECTOR buttons to enter the number of your desired
SYSTEM function (for example, if you want the TRANSPOSE
function, you would press "2").
3. Change the value using +1/-1 buttons.
4. Press the DEMO button to leave the SYSTEM mode.
Adjusts the keyboard's pitch within a range of -08 to 07.
If you press the +1 button once, the number in the display will change
to read 01 and the pitch will raise slightly. If you press the -1 button
instead, the number will change to -01 and the pitch will drop slightly.
Adjusts the keyboard's pitch by one full octave upward or downward
(that is, from -12 half steps to +12 half steps).
If you press the +1 button, the number in the display will change to
read 01 and the pitch will raise by a half step. If you press the -1
button instead, the number will change to -01 and the pitch will drop
by a half step.
Lets you select from two different "touch" settings which are numbered
as follows:
ON: Fora WIDE dynamic range, providing greater contrast
between loud and soft playing.
Off: Touch Response is deactivated. Each key will play at the
same volume level no matter how hard you strike the key.
You can change the function to be assigned for the foot pedal connected
to the PEDAL jack of X120/130.
FIL: Sync/Fill in function (same as SYNC/FILL IN button on
the front panel).
HOL: Hold pedal function
SAG

CLICK ON/OFF
(only X120)
MIDI TRANSMIT
CHANNEL SELECT
(only X130)
_ Function Value
tch|-—|_ 0}
Note:
ACCOMPANIMENT MIDI
OUT ON/OFF
(only X130)
Function Value
lon |
Note:
LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF
(only X130)
Function Value
lLoc|—lon |
You will hear a click sound whenever you press buttons (except for
the START/STOP, DEMO and POWER button). You can turn off
the click sound if necessary.
If you press the -1 button, the click sound will not be heard after you
leave the SYSTEM mode. To restore the click sound, enter SYSTEM
mode again, and select "5" with SELECTOR, and press +1 button.
Allows you to select the MIDI transmit channel for your keyboard.
Use this procedure to select any MIDI channel from 1 to 16.
When the "ACC" is set to "on", the "tch" will not apply.
The preset "accompaniment send" channels will override the "tch"
channel.
The X130's ability to send "automatic" data via MIDI is controlled
by aSYSTEM function called "Accompaniment MIDI Out". This
function must be "on” to allow automatic data to be sent via MIDI.
You cannot set the Accompaniment MIDI Out mode to "on" when
Local Control is in the "off" mode.
When the "ACC" is set to "oFF", the keyboard will transmit data on
only one MIDI channel. (referred to as "tch")
Using LOCAL CONTROL, you can determine whether or not your
keyboard produces sound when the keys are played.
Why would you want to turn off the keyboard's sound? When using
MIDI, your X130 can operate as a "controller" used to control the
sound of another MIDI-equipped instrument. In this situation, you
may want to play the keys on your X130 but hear only the sound of
the other keyboard (sometimes referred to as the "slave" keyboard)
that is being controlled through MIDI.
When LOCAL CONTROL is "on", you will hear the X130's sound
when the keys are played.
When LOCAL CONTROL is "off", MIDI note information is still
sent via MIDI as you play, but no sound is heard through the keyboard's
speakers.
You cannot set Local Control "off" and Accompaniment MIDI OUT
mode to "on" at the same time.
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Creating Songs With An External MIDI Sequencer (only X130)
When using an external MIDI sequencer (Ex: KAWAI DRP-10) and
X130's MIDI functions, you can create a song with 16 parts.
Here's how to start creating songs on your keyboard in the two MIDI
modes using an external sequencer.
Note:
I,
Se: ae
oy MN
9 4
Connect the X130 to a MIDI sequencer.
Set LOCAL CONTROL to "off". (See page 14.)
Turn on the "Echo Thru" or "Thru" function in the MIDI sequencer.
Change the MIDI Transmit channel ("tch") to 10. (See page 14.)
This will allow you to record a drum part first.
Select sound No. 100 using the SELECTOR buttons.
Start the sequencer recording, and play the keys of your X130
to record a drum part.
Stop the sequencer.
Now, you're ready to create other parts. Change the X130's MIDI
Transmit channel from 10 to 1.
(Be sure to press the DEMO button to leave the SYSTEM mode.)
Use the SELECTOR buttons to select the sound of your choice.
. Start the sequencer and record the next part. You should be able
to hear the drums you recorded earlier as you play this new part.
. To record other parts, use the same steps to change the MIDI
Transmit channel to any channel from 2 through 16 (except
channel 10 which you used for drums). Then, select the sound
you will use for the new part and record it as before. —
Of course, if you change the sound you are using in the middle
of the recording, the sound change will also be recorded. Therefore,
it is not necessary to assign three solos - a sax solo, a guitar solo,
and an organ solo to three separate channels. You can record
them all on one channel by simply changing the sound as you
record.
12. If your sequencer allows you to "channelize" or change the MIDI
channel for any track after you've recorded it, you may be able
to save time in recording.
After recording the drums on channel 10, set the MIDI Transmit
channel to 01. Record the next track on channel 1. After recording,
change the channel on this track to channel 2. This frees channel
1 to record another track which you can then assign to channel
3. Keep transmitting data on channel | and then assigning the
data to a different channel. This will help you to avoid having
to change the MIDI transmit channel before recording each new
track.
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Sending Recorder Data to an External Sequencer via MIDI
Appendix
Drum Sound List (Key Numbers)
MIDi Instruments
CLICK LO
CLICK MID
CLICK H!
CHINA CYMBAL
RIDE BELL
SPLASH CYMBAL
GRASH GYMBAL 2
RIDE CYBAL 2
MUTE H] CONGA
MARACAS
H.H. GLOSED (HI TUNE)
A. SNARE (HI TUNE)
ACOUSTIC BASS DRUM
BASS DRUM 1
SIDE STICK
A. SNARE
COWBELL
E. SNARE
LOW FLOOR TOM
H.H. CLOSED
HIGH FLOOR TOM
H.H. PEDAL
LOW TOM
H.H. OPEN
LOW MID TOM
HI MID TOM
CRASH
HIGH TOM
RIDE CYMBAL 1
CHINA CYMBAL
RIDE CYMBAL
CABASA
SPLASH CYMBAL
COWBELL
GRASH CYMBAL 2
The songs stored in the Recorder of your X130 can also be sent to
an external sequencer via MIDI. You can record songs on your X130
anywhere and then transfer the song data to your external sequencer
later. |
1. Connect the MIDI jacks of your X130 to the MIDI jacks of your
external sequencer.
2. Make sure that the ACCOMPANIMENT MIDI OUT function is
"on"(See page 14).
3. Press the PLAY/STOP button on the Recorder.
As your song plays, the note data will be sent via MIDI.
These are a few examples of the ways in which the keyboard's MIDI
functions can be used.
There are certainly many other interesting and enjoyable things you
can find to do with MIDI.
Its possibilities are limitless!
58 DAMMY 93 LOW MID TOM
99 RIDE CYMBAL 2 94 Hi MID TOM
60 HI BONGO 95 CRASH
61 LO BONGO 96 HIGH TOM
62 MUTE HIGH CONGA 97 RIDE CYMBAL 1
63 OPEN HI CONGA 98 CHINA CYMBAL
64 LOCONGA 99 RIDE CYMBAL
65 HI BONGO 100 CABASA
66 LOW BONGO 101 SPLASH CYMBAL
67 HI AGOGO 102 COWBELL
68 LO AGOGO 103 CRASH CYMBAL 2
69 CABASA 104 DAMMY
70 CABASA 105 RIDE CYMBAL 2
71 DAMMY 106 HI BONGO
72 DAMMY 107 LO BONGO
73 CABASA 108 MUTE HIGH CONGA
74 CABASA 109 OPEN HI CONGA
75 CLAVES 110 LO CONGA
76 CLAVES 111 HI BONGO
77 ~CLAVES 112 LOW BONGO
78 MUTE HI CONGA 113 Hl! AGOGO
79 LOCONGA 114 LO AGOGO
80 CLAVES 115 CABASA
81 DAMMY 116 CABASA
82 BASS DRUM 1 117 DAMMY
83 SIDE STICK 118 DAMMY
84 A. SNARE 119 CABASA
85 COWBELL 120 CABASA
86 £E. SNARE 121 -CLAVES
87 LOW FLOOR TOM 122 CLAVES
88 H.H. CLOSED 123 GLAVES
89 HIGH FLOOR TOM 124 MUTE HI CONGA
90 H.H. PEDAL 125 LO CONGA
91 LOW TOM 126 GLAVES
92 H.H. OPEN 127 DAMMY
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Chord Form List
C Major C Major C Major C Major C6 C7 C7
C7 C Major? C Major7 C sus4 C 7sus4 C dim C dim
C aug C minor(Cm) C minor(Cm) C m7 C m7 C m7(-5) _ OGmM7
Specifications
Keyboard 61Keys (Full Size / Touch Response)
Sounds 100
Styles 30
Polyphony Max. 28 Notes
Effect Stereo Chorus
Style Control Tempo, Start/Stop, Sync/Fill In
Recorder 1 Song (only X130)
Others Concert Magic Function (30 Songs), Auto On/Off, Demo (2 Songs),
Tuning, Transpose, Touch Response Type Select
Jacks DC In, Headphone, Pedal, MIDI In/Out (only X130)
Speaker 12cmx2
Power 10-12V,0.5A (6 "C" Batteries / AC Adaptor)
Dimensions 91.2 cm x 30.7 cmx9.6cm, 35.9" x 12.1" x 3.8"
Weight 4.4 kg, 9.7 lbs.
Accessories Music Rack/Owner's Manual
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
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MIDI Implementation chart (X130)
Date: November 1995
MODEL:
KAWAI
PERSONAL
KEYBOARD
X130
Version:
1.0
RECOGNIZED
eel
Channel Changed 1—16
Default x Mode 3
Mode Message x x
Altered | oR Ko ok ok Ok oe OK OK OK OK
Number True Voice 18—108 0O—12/7 . | 0-127 ACC. SEND
Note Off < 9n V=00
Lessee cee tal
—t i
oO
After. Key's x
Touch Ch's
Pitch Bend
1 Modulation *3)
Data Entry
Volume
Panpot *3)
Expression
Hold *3)
RPN LSB, MSB *3) *4)
All sounds off
Reset all controllers
Control
noe
eran
oo
O O NS 2
*3
0—99
Program
Change _‘True# 0—99
System Exclusive
x
: Local
: All note off
Messages : Active sense
: Reset
Aux
| : Song Pos x x
Common: Song Sel x x
‘ Tune x x
System —_: Clock )
Realtime : Command Start, Stop Start, Stop
x
x
O
xOO
xX
1) Sent when STYLE starts to play
2) Receives when using MIDI SYNC
3) Except channel 10
4) RPN #0 = Pitch bend sensitivity
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO O: YES
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO x: NO
—{9=

FCC Information
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
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
agalnst
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:
* Reorlent 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
experlenced
radio/TV
techniclan
for
help.
Canadlan Radio Interference Regulations
This
instrument
has
been
certified
to
comply
with
the
Ilmits
for
a
class
B
digital
apparatus,
pursuant
to
the
Radio
Interference Regulations, C.R.C., ¢. 13974.
K
AW.
Al
Kawai
Elactronic
Keyboard
X120/X130
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In
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