KIOSHI INTERACTIVE PIANO SILENT SYSTEM User manual
Introduction
Congratulations with your new Kioshi Interactive
Piano Silent System! Kioshi is one of the most
advanced intelligent systems to make your
acoustic piano a smart piano. Plug in your
headphones, switch the lever and play your
piano in silence with Kioshi. Play your favourite
songs whenever you want, no-one will be
disturbed.
What does it do more?
Apart from letting you play in silence, Kioshi houses
a ton of features to enjoy. For instance, you can not
only play the piano, but also a harpsichord, an organ,
or any other of the 129 sounds in the system.
It has multiple useful piano learning functions like a
metronome and a record function, but you can
also connect Kioshi over bluetooth with your
favourite piano learning app. If that isn’t enough, you
get two headphone outputs and the possibility to
connect Kioshi to your computer over MIDI or USB.
The rest? We will tell you all about it in this user
manual.
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QUICK START
1. Switch the lever on the left side to mute the
piano.
2. Hold the power button at the bottom of the
Control Box to turn the device on.
3. Plug your headphones in either of the
headphone sockets.
4. Turn the left knob to set your preferred
sound. There are 129 timbres to choose
from.
5. Start playing!
(You can adjust the volume with the right knob.)
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Controls
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1. Power button: Turn the system on/off.
2. Left rotary knob: Turn the knob to select your
preferred timbre. Press to enter the options
menu, and make changes by turning the knob
again. To go to the next option, press again.
3. Headphone sockets: Both stereo sockets
deliver the same output.
4. Record button: Start/stop recording your play.
5. Play button: Play back the recording you
made.
6. Right rotary knob: Turn the knob to set the
volume. When in the options menu, press the
knob to exit the menu.
Front/bottom
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1. USB MIDI: Connect Kioshi over USB to your
computer with music production software.
2. MIDI out: Connect Kioshi with a MIDI cable
to your audio interface or other musical
instrument with MIDI-IN.
3. KEY: Keyboard sensor rail cable interface.
4. PEDAL: Pedal sensor cable interface.
5. Power socket: Use Kioshi only with the
supplied power supply (12V center positive).
Controls
Back
Record
People are often too busy with playing to really
hear how good they’ve become. Therefore it
would be great to be the artist and the
audience at the same time. Well… with Kioshi
you can!
It’s easy as pie. Just press the record button
on the front of the control box to start and stop
recording. Now press the play button to play
back your recording. Sit back, relax, and enjoy
what you’ve played!
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Settings
Press the left rotary knob to enter the Settings. You can navigate through the 9 different settings by
pushing the left rotary knob. These are the different menu settings in order of appearance:
1. MetroSw: Switch the Metronome on and off.
2. MetroVol: Set the Metronome volume from 0 to 100. The default setting is 60.
3. MetroTempo: Set the Metronome Tempo from 30 to 200 BPM. The default setting is 90 BPM.
4. Beat type: Set the meter for the metronome. You can choose between 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 3/8,
6/8, 9/8 and 12/8.
5. Transpose: You can transpose your playing by -12 and +12 semitones. The default setting is 0.
6. Demoplay: Kioshi has 5 demo songs to play along with. Pick your favourite!
7. TouchType: Switch the velocity on and off.
8. PowerOff: Set the auto power off function to 30, 60 or 90 minutes.
9. Language: Set the Kioshi control box to either English or Chinese.
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Connection methods
Kioshi can not only be connected over aux on the front, but also over MIDI and USB-MIDI on the back of
the control box, or wireless over bluetooth.
1. Aux: You can connect your headphones to the aux ports, but you can also connect a 3,5mm stereo
jack cable to these ports to record your play on an external recorder or audio interface.
2. MIDI-OUT: Connect a midi cable to the back of the control box, and run it to an instrument with MIDI-IN
or an audio interface. Now you can control your second instrument with all the exact notes you are
playing.
3. USB-MIDI: Connect the Kioshi system over USB to your computer, and play notes directly into your
favourite music software.
4. Bluetooth: Connect the Kioshi system wireless to your smartphone or tablet, to use it with your
favourite piano learning app. You can find an instructional video about bluetooth connection on our
YouTube page.
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Troubleshooting
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Symptoms
Solutions
The Control Box doesn’t turn on.
1. Don’t just press, but hold the power button for 5 seconds until the control
box powers up.
2. Check if the Kioshi power adapter is in a working power socket, and of
the DC-barrel is plugged into the back of the control box.
I can’t hear anything while playing.
Check if the control box is turned on and your headphone is plugged in. !
Also check if the keyboard cable is plugged in properly.
I hear strange noises while
playing.
1. Check if your headphone jack is fully plugged in.
2. Sometimes interference occurs when a mobile phone or other wireless
device is close to the control box. Keep these devices away from the
control box.
The pitch of the played note is off.
Make sure that the Transpose option in the menu is set to 0.
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Symptoms
Solutions
The metronome is on but I can’t
hear it ticking.
Make sure you set the metronome volume in the options menu under
MetroVol.
My computer doesn’t recognise
Kioshi when connected over USB.
Kioshi doesn’t need any drivers to work. Make sure your USB connection is
solid, and make sure your software settings are correct. Or try to connect to
another device.
My tablet or phone doesn’t
recognise Kiohsi when connected
over Bluetooth.
Kioshi is a standard Bluetooth MIDI device and should connect to any
Bluetooth MIDI enabled application. Please check if the app you’re using is
supporting standard Bluetooth MIDI.
The control box shuts down after
some time in standby.
This is correct. You can set the ‘auto power-offtime’ to 30, 60 or 90 minutes
in the settings under PowerOff.
There’s another problem with my
Kioshi Silent System.
Please contact your Kioshi dealer for further assistance.
Appendix
1. Precautions for Use
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this product. Please be sure to keep all user files for future reference and
follow the instructions below to avoid serious injury caused by electric shock, fire caused by short circuit or other damages.
1.1 Smoking, odor, overheating, liquids and foreign objects
When using the Kioshi Silent System: if there is smoke, odor or overheating, or if water, other liquids or foreign objects (metal pieces,
etc.) enter the product, immediately turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Continued use may lead to fire
and electric shock risk. Please contact the dealer of the store where you purchased the product.
1.2 AC-DC power adapter
Only use the special AC-DC power adapter included with the product.
Adapter specs: Input: AC 100-240v 50/60Hz 0.6A, Output DC12.0V, 1000mA, center positive.
Do not overload the power outlet and extension cord. Improper use of the AC-DC power adapter may result in damage or rupture, which
may cause fire and electric shock.
The following precautions must be observed: Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or heat the power cord, do not try to
transform the power cord or make it too curved, do not twist or pull the power cord. Do not touch the AC-DC power adapter with wet
hands. Do not place liquid containers of any kind on or near the AC-DC power adapter and use it only in places where it cannot get wet.
Do not put the power cord near the furnace or other heat sources. Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the power adapter.
(Always hold the plug when pulling). Always fully insert the power plug into the power outlet. In case of thunderstorm or long-term non-
use, the power should be turned off and power adapter should be unplugged. Remove dust from the prongs of the plug at least once a
year. If the power cord or plug is damaged, please contact the dealer of the store where you purchased the product.
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1.3 Do not burn this product
Burning the product can cause an explosion, fire and personal injury.
1.4 It is forbidden to disassemble and/or transform the product without permission
Do not disassemble or modify the product without permission in any form, otherwise it may cause electric shock, injury or other personal
injury. For internal inspection, commissioning and maintenance, please contact the dealer of the store where you purchased the product.
1.5 Plastic bags
The product might come in one or more plastic bags for protection. Do not let anyone put the plastic bag(s) of this product on their head
or in their mouth. It could lead to suffocation.
1.6 Piano movement after the Kioshi Silent System is installed
Before moving the piano, it is necessary to unplug the power adapter from the power outlet, and unplug the corresponding cables and
cords, otherwise it may cause electric shock, injury and other personal injury. After moving or disassembling, please check whether all
the cables of the Kioshi Silent System are connected properly, to ensure that the system can be used normally.
1.7 Product Interface and volume settings
The interface of the Kioshi Silent System can only connect to the designated equipment and devices. Do not connect the system to non-
designated equipment and devices without permission. Otherwise it may cause system failure, fire and electric shocks. Please adjust
the output volume to prevent possible hearing fatigue and damage before using the silent piano system headphones.
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2. Timbre List
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No.
Timbre name
No.
Timbre name
No.
Timbre name
No.
Timbre name
1
Grand Piano
21
Reed Organ
41
Violin
61
French Horn
2
Brite Piano
22
Accordion
42
Viola
62
Brass
3
E-Grand
23
Harmonica
43
Cello
63
Synth Brass
4
Honky Tonk
24
Tango Accordion
44
Contrabass
64
Synth Brass 2
5
E-Piano
25
Nylon Guitar
45
Tremolo Strings
65
Soprano Sax
6
E-Piano 2
26
Steel Guitar
46
Pizzicato Strings
66
Alto Sax
7
Harpsichord
27
Jazz Guitar
47
Harp
67
Tenor Sax
8
Clavichord
28
Clean Guitar
48
Timpani
68
Bariton Sax
9
Celesta
29
Muted Guitar
49
Strings
69
Oboe
10
Glocken
30
Overdrive Guitar
50
Strings 2
70
English Horn
11
Music Box!
31
Distortion Guitar
51
Synth Strings
71
Bassoon
12
Vibra
32
Guitar Harmony
52
Synth Strings 2
72
Clarinet
13
Marimba
33
Acoustic Bass
53
Choir Aah
73
Piccolo
14
Xylophone
34
Finger Bass
54
Voice Ooh
74
Flute
15
Tubular Bells
35
Pick Bass
55
Synth Voice
75
Recorder
16
Dulcimer!
36
Fretless
56
Orchestra Hit
76
Pan Flute
17
Drawbar Organ
37
Slap Bass
57
Trumpet
77
Bottle
18
Perc Organ
38
Slap Bass 2
58
Trombone
78
Shakhchi
19
Rock Organ
39
Synth Bass
59
Tuba
79
Whistle
20
Church Organ
40
Synth Bass 2
60
Muted Trumpet
80
Ocarina
15
No.
Timbre name
No.
Timbre name
No.
Timbre name
81
Square Lead
101
Bright
121
Fret Noise
82
Saw Lead
102
Goblins
122
Breathe Noise
83
Calliope Lead
103
Echoes
123
Seashore
84
ChiffLead
104
Sci-Fi
124
Tweet
85
Charan Lead
105
Sitar
125
Telephone
86
Voice Lead
106
Banjo
126
Helicopter
87
Fifths Lead
107
Shamisen
127
Applause
88
Bass Lead
108
Koto
128
Gunshot
89
New Age
109
Kalimba
129
Standard Drum Kit
90
Warm Pad
110
Bagpipe
91
Poly Synth
111
Fiddle
92
Choir Pad
112
Shanai
93
Bowed Pad
113
Tinklebell
94
Metal Pad
114
Agogo
95
Halo Pad
115
Steel Drums
96
Sweep Pad
116
Wood Block
97
FX Rain
117
Taiko Drum
98
Soundtrack
118
Melo Tom
99
Crystal
119
Synth Drum
100
Atmosphere
120
Reverse Cymbal
3. Technical specifications
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Item
Information
Keyboard
88-key touch response keyboard
Pedals
Two pedals: sustain pedal and soft pedal
Audio Source
French DREAM® Audio sound samples
Polyphony
189 notes
Timbres
129
Connection interfaces
Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI OUT, USB MIDI, Two stereo headphone jacks, standard 3.5mm socket.
AC-DC Power adapter
Input: AC 100-240v 50/60Hz 0.6A. Output DC 12.0V, 1000mA, center positive.
4. Warranty
Under the condition of normal use of the product according to the requirements of this user manual, product performance failure caused
by non-human damage may be entitled to a two-year warranty period from the date of sale of the product.
The following circumstances (including but not limited to) are not included in the warranty: Damage caused by fire, flood, lightning and
other force majeure; Damage caused by failure to use, maintain and keep the product according to the instruction; Damage caused by
disrepair by a non-Kioshi authorised service provider; Normal decolorisation, wear and tear and consumption during use.
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