Kawai MP9000 User manual

KAWAI
Professional Stage Piano
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OWNER'S MANUAL

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within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
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triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the leterature
accompanying the product.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.
Read all the instructions before using the product.
Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. There is a risk of electrical shock.
PAF
Treat the power cord with care as well. Stepping on or tripping over it can break ~}y
or short-circuit the wire inside.
This product in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers,
may be capable or producing sound level that could cause permanent hearing
loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a
level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in
the ear, you should consult an audiologist.
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation.
The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or
other products that produce heat.
Keep the instrument away from electrical motors, neon signs, fluorescent
light fixture, and other sources of electrical noises.

only
of
the
type
described
in
the
operatiing
instructions
Ta
The
product
should
be
connected
to
a
power
supply
120V
230V
or
as
marked
on
the
product.
gy
The
power
supply
cord
of
the
product
should
be
unplugged
Always
turn
the
power
off
when
the
instrument
is
not
in
use.
(oF?)
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
liquids
are
not
spilled
into
the
enclosure
through
openings.
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.
instructions.
All
other
servicing
should
be
reffered
to
qualified
service
personnel.
Do
not
attempt
to
service
the
product
beyond
that
described
in
the
user-maintenance
®
When
disconnecting
the
AC
power
cord's
a
Pulling
the
AC
power
cord
itself
may
damage
plug,
always
hold
the
plug
the
cord,
causing
a
fire,
electric
shock
or
P
4
short-circuit.
and
pull
it
to
remove
it.
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Do
not
use
the
product
in
the
following
areas.
@
Areas,
such
as
those
near
windows,
where
the
product
is
exposed
to
direct
sunlight
@
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.
Do
not
wipe
the
product
with
benzene
Doing
so
may
result
in
discoloration
or
deformation
or
thinner.
of
the
product.
When
cleaning
the
product,
put
a
soft
cloth
in
lest
water,
squeeze
it
well,
then
wipe
the
product.
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.

Take care not to drop the product. Please note that the product is heavy and must
be carried by more than two persons.
Dropping the product may resuit in breakdown.
Do
not
lean
against
the
keyboard.
a
Doing
so
may
cause
the
product
to
fall
over,
resulting in injury.
When connecting the AC power cord Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
and other cords, take care not to get fire, electric shock or short-circuit.
them tangied.
Before connecting cords, make sure Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this
that the power to this product and product and other devices.
other devices is turned OFF.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an eqipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
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.
FCC Information
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 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.
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 different electrical circuit from
the receiver.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio Interference
Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO THE MP$9000.....6
1. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS.....8
2. SOUND mode.....12
1) Getting Ready.....12
2)
Playing
the
MP9000
as
a
stand
anole
Digital
Piano.....12
3)
Using
the
MP9000
as
a
MIDI
controller.....15
4) SPLIT.....16
How
to
SPLIT
two
sounds
on
the
keyboard.....17
Moving the SPLIT POINT.....18
5) TRANSPOSE.....19
6) EFX/REVERB.....20
EFX ON/OFF.....20
Adjusting
the
EFX
value
by
using
the
CONTROL
KNOBS.....21
REVERB.....22
REVERB ON/OFF.....22
Adjusting
the
REVERB
value
by
using
the
CONTROL
KNOBS.....22
7) EQ (EQUALIZER).....24
8) TONE MODIFY.....25
9)
Transmitting
the
Control
Changes
by
using
the
CONTROL
KNOBS.....
26
10) Sound Menu.....27
How
to
reach
the
Sound
Parameter
Menu.....27
Voicing.....28
REV Type.....28
EFX Type.....28
EU Tx Ch.....29
EL Tx Ch.....29
3. SETUP mode.....30
1) SETUP recall.....30
2) SETUP Menu.....31
How
to
reach
the
Set
up
Parameter
Menu.....32
Edit Program.....32
IU/L (PATCH Setting) <iINT only>.....32
PRG (Program Number) <EXT only>.....32
MSB <EXT only>.....33
LSB <EXT only>.....33
CH (Channel) <EXT only>.....33
Edit Common.....34
REV type (Reverb Type) <INT only>.....34
EFX
type
(Effect
Type)
<INT
only>.....34
Edit Zone.....34
Zone Hi / Zone Lo <INT/EXT>.....34
Velo
SW
(Velocity
Switch)
<INT/EXT>.....36
Velo
SW
val
(Velocity
Switch
Value)
<INT/EXT>.....36
Velo
sense
(Velocity
Sense)
<INT/EXT>.....37
Transpose <INT/EXT>.....37
Damper <INT/EXT>.....37
FSW (Foot Switch) <INT/EXT>.....37
EXP (Expression) <iINT/EXT>.....38
Modulation <INT/EXT>.....38
Bender <INT/EXT>.....38
Tx
Ch
(Transmitting
Channel)
<EXT
only>.....38
Tx
PRG
(Transmitting
Program
Change)
<EXT
only>.....38
Tx
Bank
(Transmitting
Bank)
<EXT
only>.....38
Knob [A-D] <EXT only>.....39
Knob
[A-D]
cc#
(Knob
A-D/Control
Change
No.)
<EXT
only>...39
Pan
<INT/EXT>.....39
Coarse <INT/EXT>.....39
Fine <INT/EXT>.....39
Bender Range <INT/EXT>.....40
Voicing <INT only>.....40
Solo <EXT only>.....40
Solo Mode <EXT only>.....40
Tx
Pan
(Transmitting
Pan)
<EXT
only>.....41
Tx Coarse <EXT only>.....41
Tx
Fine
(Transmitting
Fine)
<EXT
only>.....41
Tx
BendrRange
(Transmitting
Bender
Range)
<EXT
only>...41
Tx
Attack
(Transmitting
Attack)
<EXT
only>.....41
Tx
Decay
(Transmitting
Decay)
<EXT
only>.....42
Tx
Release
(Transmitting
Release)
<EXT
only>.....42
Tx
Cutoff
(Transmitting
Cutoff)
<EXT
only>.....42
4. STORE.....43
1) Store Sound.....43
2) Store SETUP.....43
3) Dump ANl.....46
4) Dump Current.....47
5) Reset Current.....48
6) Reset Alll.....49
5. LINK.....50
1) LINK setting.....50
2) Store LINK.....51
6. SYSTEM mode.....52
1) System Menu.....52
How
to
reach
the
System
Menu.....52
SysTune (System Tuning).....53
System
CH
(System
Channel).....53
RCV
CH
[1-16]
(Receive
Channel).....53
FSW
CC#
(Footswitch
Control
Change).....53
EXP
CC#
(Expression
Control
Change).....53
Touch.....54
LCD Contrast.....548
7. OTHERS.....55
MIDI IN.....55
MP9000
MIDI
Implementation.....56

WELCOME TO THE MP9000
Thank you for purchasing the KAWAI MP9000. The MP9000 Professional
Stage Piano features 16 Internal Sounds of the highest quality. The
MP9000
can
also
be
used
as
a
MIDI
master
controller.
On
stage,
at
home, or in the studio, the MP9000 has been designed to offer quick
and easy access to many sophisticated features.
SOUND mode & SETUP mode & SYSTEM mode
The
MP9000
operates
in
three
modes:
the
SOUND
mode,
the
SETUP
mode
and
the
SYSTEM
mode.
The
SOUND
mode
provides
instant
access
to
the
Internal
Sounds,
Reverb,
EFX,
and
other
Real
Time
Controls.
The
SETUP
mode
is
used
to
both
program
and
recall
any
of
the
64
User
Programmable
SETUPs.
The
SYSTEM
mode
is
used
to
access
global
settings
of
the
MP9000.
INT(INTERNAL) & EXT(EXTERNAL)
The
MP9000
uses
two
zones
to
play
Internal
Sounds,
labeled
INT-
UPPER
and
INT-LOWER.
Two
additional
zones
are
available
to
control
external
MIDI
instruments
or
devices;
these
are
labeled
EXT-UPPER
and
EXT-LOWER.
In
total,
the
MP9000
has
4
zones.
Each
zone
can
be
played
individually,
or
multiple
zones
can
be
freely
split,
layered
and
velocity
switched
to
create
stunning
and
personalized
performances.
ACOUSTIC TOUCH KEYBOARD
The
MP9000
has
a
wood
constructed
keyboard
with
an
advanced
hammer action.
REVERB AND EFFECTS
The
MP9000
offers
7
high
quality
REVERB
types,
and
21
popular
EFX
types.
SELECT buttons
/ Use these Buttons to select a Zone for Editing.
| The lit button indicates the current Zone.
“ \ON/OFF buttons
Use these buttons to turn each zone On or Off.
INT EXT
(INTERNAL) (EXTERNAL)

SETUP & LINK
The MP9000 has memory for 64 User SETUPs for various performance
situations. Moreover, up to 32 SETUPs can be chained together in any
order for instant access using the LINK Mode.
SPLIT TRANSPOSE
EXT-LOWER ZONE Patch
FADESS CONTROLKNOBS MENU EXT-UPPER ZONE Patch
INT-LOWER ZONE Patch
INT-UPPER ZONE Patch
SELECT
CONTROL KNOBS
The
MP9000
has
4
multi-function
CONTROL
KNOBS,
which
offer
real
time
control
of
the
EFFECTS,
EQ,
TONE
MODIFY
and
MIDI-CONTROL
CHANGE
messages.
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1. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT. PANEL.
[FADER SECTION]
1 VOLUME Fader
This fader controls the master volume level of the MP9000. (Note: The VOLUME
fader does not affect the Fixed Outputs on the rear panel)
2 SELECT buttons
SELECT buttons are to select one of the four zones for editing. These buttons work
exclusively, so only one zone can be selected at a time. The front panel setting
represents the current zone status.
3 ON/OFF buttons
These
buttons
are
used
to
turn
zones
ON/OFF.
When
the
lamp
is
lit,
the
zone
is
active.
4 FADERS (zone volume level control)
Each
fader
controls
the
volume
level
of
a
designated
zone.
When
multiple
zones
are active, these faders can be used as an audio mixer.
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These
four
CONTROL
KNOBS
are
multi-function
real
time
controllers.
A
function
can
be
selected
using
the
four
buttons
to
the
left
side
of
the
CONTROL
KNOBS.
When
the
lamp
is
lit,
that
function
is
active.
Touching
any
of
these
knobs
will
instantly change the Display to the current knob function and value.
5 EFFECT button
When
this
button
is
lit,
the
CONTROL
KNOBS
will
adjust
the
REVERB
time,
REVERB
[WHEEL CONTROLLERS] depth, EFX rate and EFX depth.
6 EQ button
When
this
button
is
lit,
the
CONTROL
KNOBS
are
working
as
a
4-band
graphic
equalizer.
7 TONE MODIFY button
When
this
button
is
lit,
the
CUTOFF,
ATTACK,
DECAY
and
RELEASE
Levels
for
the
selected zone can be changed.
8 MIDI cc# button
When
this
button
is
lit,
MIDI
control
changes
are
sent
from
the
MP9000
to
the
MIDI
device specified by the selected zone.
(WHEEL CONTROLLERS]
9 PITCH BEND
This
control
wheel
smoothly
bends
the
pitch
Up
or
Down
from
its
current
value.
10 MODULATION
Vibrato
depth
is
controlled
by
this
wheel.
Moving
the
wheel
forward
increases
the
effect.

[EFFECT BUTTONS]
11 EFX button
This
button
turns
the
EFX
ON
or
OFF
for
the
selected
zone.
EFX
are
already
assigned
as
default
settings
for
the
internal
SOUNDS
and
SETUPs.
To
change
the
EFX
type,
use
the
MENU
buttons
to
display
the
EFX
type,
and
use
the
VALUE
buttons to change the type.
12 REVERB button
This
button
tums
the
REVERB
ON
or
OFF
for
the
selected
zone.
REVERB
is
already
assigned
as
default
settings
for
the
internal
SOUNDS
and
SETUPs.
To
change
the
REVERB
type,
use
the
MENU
buttons
to
display
the
REVERB
type,
and
use
the
VALUE
buttons
to
change
the
type.
[MENU BUTTONS]
13 MENU buttons
The
MENU
buttons
scroll
through
all
the
various
parameters
of
the
MP9000,
depending
on
the
Current
Mode.
To
change
a
parameter
value,
use
the
VALUE
buttons.
Pressing
both
MENU
buttons
simultaneously
will
activate
the
LINK
mode.
[DISPLAY]
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(EFFECT BUTTONS)
(MENU
BUTTONS)
(VALUE
BUTTONS]
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&
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[VALUE BUTTONS]
15 VALUE buttons
Use
these
buttons
to
change
the
value
of
the
Current
parameter
as
indicated
on
the
DISPLAY.
[SOUND
SELECTION
&
SETUP
SELECTION]
16
SOUND
button
This
button
switches
the
MP9000
to
the
SOUND
mode.
The
PATCH
buttons
below
this
button
wil!
now
select
any
of
the
16
Internal
Sounds.
17 SETUP button
This
button
switches
the
MP9000
to
the
SETUP
mode.
The
PATCH
buttons
below
this
button
are
will
now
select
any
of
the
64
SETUPs.
18 PATCH buttons
Two
rows
of
eight
buttons
form
the
PATCH
button
section
.
When
the
SOUND
button
is
lit,
these
buttons
can
be
used
to
select
SOUNDS.
When
the
SETUP
button
is
lit,
these
buttons
are
used
to
recall
and
create
SETUPs.
[OTHERS]
19 STORE button
Use
this
button
to
access
the
STORE,
RESET
and
DUMP
functions
of
the
MP9000.
20 TRANSPOSE button
Use
this
button
to
turn
the
TRANSPOSE
function
ON/OFF.
21 SPLIT button
Use
this
button
to
turn
the
KEY
SPLIT
function
ON/OFF.

1 OUTPUTS
FIXED OUTPUTS
XLR
outputs
are
used
for
connection
to
professional
audio
equipment.
These
jacks
eliminate
the
need
for
direct
boxes
when
connecting
the
MP9000
to
a
PA
system
or
recording
console.
The
VOLUME
control
and
the
EQ
setting
do
not
affect
these
outputs.
NORMAL OUTPUTS
These
jacks
are
for
connecting
the
MP9000
to
musical
instrument
amplifier
using
standard 1/4 inch phone jacks.
2 PHONES
This
is
a
headphone
output,
using
a
standard
stereo
1/4
inch
phone
jack.
3 FOOT CONTROLLERS
EXP JACK
An
expression
peda!
can
be
connected
to
this
jack.
(EX:
Kawai
V-20X)
This
pedal
is
assignable
under
the
SYSTEM
menu
with
a
MIDI
control
number.
FSW JACK
A
momentary
footswitch
can
be
connected
to
this
jack.
(EX:
Kawai
F-1)
This
foot
switch
is
also
assignable
under
the
SYSTEM
menu
with
a
MIDI
control
number.
4 DAMPER / SOFT JACK
This
jack
is
used
to
connect
the
Foot
Pedal
included
with
the
MP9000.
(Kawai
F-2)
The
Soft
pedal
is
located
on
the
left
side,
and
the
Damper
pedal
is
on
the
right
side.
Note:
When
the
Rotary
EFX
is
in
use,
the
Soft
pedal
changes
function
to
a
Fast/
Slow Rotor switch.
5 MIDI JACKS
These
jacks
are
used
to
connect
the
MP9000
with
external
MIDI
devices
such
as
a
MIDI
sound
module
or
a
MIDI
sequencer.
6 POWER SWITCH
Turns the MP9000 ON or OFF.
7 POWER RECEPTACLE
Connect
the
power
cable,
which
is
included
in
the
MP9000
package,
to
this
receptacle.
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2. SOUND mode
In this mode, the MP9000 behaves as a stand alone digital piano with full
access to the Internal Sounds, REVERB, and EFX.
1) Getting Ready
Turn the MP9000 ON, using the POWER SWITCH on the rear panel.
It is recommended to turn the MP9000 on before turning on any amplifiers
in order to avoid switching noise.
2) Playing the MP9000 as a stand alone Digital Piano
How to use the UPPER zone.
OPERATION
The MP9000 is always in the SOUND MODE, with the INTERNAL UPPER
zone active and selected when first turned on. Make sure the SOUND
button is lit. If the lamp is turned off, press the SOUND button again.
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Be sure the SELECT INT-UPPER button is lit. If the lamp is turned off, press
the SELECT INT-UPPER button again. The INT-UPPER ON/OFF button
will
be
turned
on
automatically
if
any
of
the
16
PATCH
buttons
is
pressed.
When both lamps are on, the UPPER zone is selected and ready to play.
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Use
any
of
the
16
PATCH
buttons
to
select
one
of
the
Internal
Sounds.
When
the
PATCH
button
is
lit,
the
MP9000
is
ready
to
play
that
selected
sound.
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this
mark
appears,
the
zone
is
activated.
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Note:
Internal
Sounds
can
also
be
chosen
using
the
VALUE
buttons.
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Layering
the
UPPER
and
LOWER
zones.
How
to
layer
zones
using
the
SELECT
buttons
First,
press
the
SELECT
INT-UPPER
button,
the
lamp
will
light
up.
Choose
a
sound
for
the
UPPER
zone
using
the
PATCH
buttons.
Next,
Press
the
SELECT
INT-LOWER
button,
the
lamp
will
light
up.
Choose
a
sound
for
the
LOWER
zone
using
PATCH
buttons.
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How
to
layer
zones
using
just
the
sound
buttons
Make
sure
that
the
SELECT
INT-UPPER
button
is
lit.
While
holding
down
the
PATCH
button
for
the
sound
to
play
on
the
UPPER
zone,
also
press
a
second
PATCH
button
for
the
sound
to
play
on
the
LOWER
zone.
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How
to
layer
zones
using
the
VALUE
buttons
First,
press
the
SELECT
INT-UPPER
button,
the
lamp
will
light
up.
Press
the
VALUE
buttons
to
select
the
sound
to
play
on
the
UPPER
zone.
Next,
press
the
SELECT
INT-LOWER
button,
the
lamp
will
light
up.
Press
the
VALUE
buttons
to
select
the
sound
to
play
on
the
LOWER
zone.
Note:
Both
the
INT-UPPER
and
INT-LOWER
zones
must
be
on.
Use
the
FADERS
to
adjust
the
balance
between
the
two
zones.
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3)
Using
the
MP9000
as
a
MIDI
controller
The
MP9000
provides
two
EXTERNAL
zones
(EXT-UPPER
and
EXT-LOWER)
to
control
other
MIDI
instruments
or
devices.
MIDI CONNECTION
Connect
the
MIDI
OUT
on
the
MP9000
to
the
MIDI
IN
on an
external
MIDI
device
with
a
MIDI
cable.
Press
the
ON/OFF
EXT-UPPER
button.
The
EXT-UPPER
zone
is
now
sending
MIDI
data.
To
send
MIDI
data
for
the
EXT-LOWER
zone,
press
the
ON/OFF
EXT-
LOWER
button
Selecting
the
MIDI
Channel
The
MIDI
Transmit
Channel
of
the
MP9000
must
be
matched
with
the
Receive
Channel
of
the
MIDI
devices
connected
to
the
MP9000.
Press
the
MENU-DOWN
button
until
EU
Tx
Ch
(EXT-UPPER
Transmitting
Channel)
appears
on
the
display.
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Use
the
VALUE
buttons
to
choose
a
MIDI
Transmit
Channel
from
1
to
16.
Note:
To
select
the
MIDI
channel
for
the
EXT-LOWER
zone,
press
the
MENU-DOWN
button
until
"EL
Tx
Ch"(EXT-LOWER
Transmitting
Channel)
appears
on
the
display.
Then
press
the
VALUE
button
to
choose
a
MIDI
channel
from
1
to
16.
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In
the
SET
UP
mode,
the
MP9000
can
select
sounds
on
the
external
MIDI
devices
by
transmitting
a
Program
Change
Number.
(see
p.32
for
detail)
4) SPLIT
The
SPLIT
function
quickly
divides
the
keyboard
into
two
zones
on
either
side
of
the
Split
Point.
The
LOWER
zones
play
on
the
left-hand
side
and
the
UPPER
zones
play
on
the
right-hand
side.
This
function
enables
different
sounds
to
play
on
the
right-hand
and
left-hand
sides
of
the
keyboard.
The
SPLIT
function
is
available
for
both
the
INT
and
the
EXT
zones.
To
turn
on
the
SPLIT
function
Press
the
SPLIT
button,
the
lamp
will
light
up.
To check the SPLIT POINT
The key "C3" is the default SPLIT POINT.
See
The
display
indicates
the
current
location
of
the
SPLIT
POINT
when
the
SPLIT
button
is
held
down.
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zone
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zone
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SPLIT
POINT
Note:
The
SPLIT
POINT
key
is
included
in
the
UPPER
zone
area.
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How
to
SPLIT
two
sounds
on
the
keyboard
To
select
sounds
while
the
SPLIT
function
is"
ON’,
the
procedure
is
the
same
as
the
regular
method.
How
to
split
zones
using
the
SELECT
buttons
First,
press
the
SELECT
INT-UPPER
button,
the
lamp
will
light
up.
Choose
a
sound
for
the
UPPER
zone
using
the
PATCH
buttons.
Next,
Press
the
SELECT
INT-LOWER
button,
the
lamp
will
light
up.
Choose
a
sound
for
the
LOWER
zone
using
PATCH
buttons.
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How
to
split
zones
using
just
the
sound
buttons
Make
sure
that
the
SELECT
INT-UPPER
button
is
lit.
While
pressing
the
PATCH
button
which
you
would
like
to
play
on
the
UPPER
zone,
then
press
the
PATCH
button
which
you
would
like
to
play
on
the
LOWER
zone.
How
to
split
zones
using
the
VALUE
buttons
First,
press
the
SELECT
INT-UPPER
button,
the
lamp
will
light
up.
Press
the
VALUE
buttons
to
select
the
sound
to
play
on
the
UPPER
zone.
Next,
press
the
SELECT
INT-LOWER
button,
the
lamp
will
light
up.
Press
the
VALUE
buttons
to
select
the
sound
to
play
on
the
LOWER
zone.
Note:
Both
the
INT-UPPER
and
INT-LOWER
zones
must
be
on.
Use
the
FADERS
to
adjust
the
balance
between
the
two
zones.
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Moving the SPLIT POINT
While
holding
down
the
SPLIT
button,
also
press
the
key
on
the
keyboard
that
will
act
as
the
SPLIT
POINT.
The
SPLIT
POINT
can
also
be
set
using
the
VALUE
buttons,
while
holding
the
SPLIT
button
down.
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Note:
The SPLIT POINT key is included in the UPPER zone area.
To Exit the SPLIT function
Press the SPLIT button again to exit this function.
Note:
When
returning
to
the
SOUND
mode
from
the
SPLIT
function,
only
the
UPPER zone remains active.
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5)
TRANSPOSE
When
the
TRANSPOSE
function
is"
ON’,
entire
MP9000
can
be
shifted
in
Pitch,
either
to
a
new
key
or
to
a
new
octave.
The
available
range
of
transposition
is
24
semitones,
either
up
or
down.
While
holding
down
the
TRANSPOSE
button,
also
press
the
new
key
for
the MP9000 to play in.
The
transpose
amount
can
also
be
set
using
the
VALUE
buttons.
While
holding
the
TRANSPOSE
button
down,
press
the
VALUE
buttons
to
change
the
transpose
amount.
The
display
shows
the
current
TRANSPOSE
amount
when
the
TRANSPOSE
button
is
held
down.
A
value
of"0"
indicates
no
transposition.
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Note:
Transpose
settings
are
not
saved
in
the
SOUND
mode.
Refer
to
the
Store
Setup
procedure.
(see
p.44)
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