Kurzweil MPS M1 User manual

English Manual
USER'S
GUIDE

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English Manual
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6Contents Table of Contents
Contents Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction …………… 7
Key Features ……………………………………… 7
Chapter 2 Getting Started ……… 8
Setting Up the MPS-M1 ……………………… 8
- Box Contents ……………………………… 8
- Plugging in the Power …………………… 8
- Volume Adjustment ……………………… 9
- Using Headphones ………………………… 9
- Music Stand Installation ……………… 10
Quick Guide ……………………………………… 11
Chapter 3 MPS M1 Overview … 12
Control Panel …………………………………… 12
- Preset Button …………………………… 12
- Edit Button ………………………………… 12
- Metronome/ Rhythm Button ………… 12
- Bluetooth Button ………………………… 12
- Record Button …………………………… 12
- Play/ Stop Button ……………………… 12
- Setting Button …………………………… 12
- -/+ Buttons ……………………………… 12
I/O Ports ………………………………………… 13
- AUDIO IN ………………………………… 13
- Line Out …………………………………… 13
- Sustain Pedal …………………………… 13
- USB ………………………………………… 13
- Power Switch …………………………… 13
Chapter 4 MPS M1 Details …… 14
Selecting Preset Voices ……………………… 14
Editing User Preset …………………………… 14
Playing Demo Songs ………………………… 15
Playing Metronome and Rhythm …………… 16
Bluetooth MIDI/ AUDIO ……………………… 16
Recording and Playback ……………………… 17
Settings ……………………………………… 18
Appendix
A. Preset Voice List …………………………… 19
B. Program List for Edit ……………………… 20
Specifications …………………………………… 21

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the KURZWEIL MPS M1.
You are certain to enjoy many hours exploring the MPS M1’s features as well as its
beautiful sounds.
This manual explains how to make the most of your MPS M1.
Key Features
• 88 Fully-Weighted Hammer Action Keys
• 256 Note Polyphony
• 50 Preset Voices, 10 User Presets (plus General MIDI / GM1 sound set)
• 8 Metronome Patterns and 10 Drum Rhythms
• USB MIDI and USB Audio
• Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth Audio
• Amp/ 12W x 4 Class-D
• 2 Headphone Jacks
• Half Damper Pedal Support (pedal sold separately)
• 3-Pedal Unit Support (sold separately)

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Setting up the MPS M1
Box Contents:
• MPS M1
• DC Power Adapter and AC Power Cord
• Music Stand
• KP-1 Sustain Pedal
• Warranty Card
• USB Cable
If you are missing any of the above, please contact your KURZWEIL dealer.
It is always a good idea to keep the MPS M1's box, in case you ever need to ship it.
Plugging in the Power
The MPS-M1's power is supplied by a DC power adapter.
Connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the rear panel of the MPS-M1.
Then connect the power cord to an AC outlet.
※The shape of this plug differs depending on locality.
Press the power button at the rear panel to turn the power on.
When powered on, the front panel lights up.
CAUTION : Please use the supplied DC power adapter. (15V, 2.5A center-tip
positive). Using the wrong DC Power adapter may cause damage to the product.
If the adapter is damaged or lost, please contact your KURZWEIL dealer.
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Volume Adjustment
Before turning on the MPS-M1, please set the volume to its
minimum value (all the way to the left).
For a generally comfortable level of volume while playing, set the
knob to its middle position.
The Main volume knob is located on the left side of the control panel. Turn it clockwise to
increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Using Headphones
The MPS M1 has two 1/4” headphone jacks located on the left front edge of the keyboard
cabinet.
Plugging in headphones mutes the internal speakers, providing privacy during practice.
The two jacks produce the same sound, so two people can play together and listen at the
same time
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Music Stand Assembly
1. Prepare the Music Stand
Remove the protective plastic film from the music stand.
2. Attach the Music Stand
Remove the three screws located in the center of the MPS M1 rear panel. (fig. 1)
Place the music stand bracket in the center and fasten with the screws. (fig. 2)
Insert the music stand into the bracket. (fig. 3)
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Quick Guide
Selecting a Program
1. When the MPS M1 is turned on, the panel lights up and “Bristol GP” is selected as the
default program.
2. To select a different program, use the [-], [+] and/or category buttons.
3. To return to Program mode at any time press a [Category] button.
Editing User Programs [ ]
1. When you touch the [ ] icon on the left side of the panel, the [ ] button lights up and you
can edit the selected User program. The top line of the display shows the User sound slot #
on the left and the current Zone # on the right.
2. To select a different Zone (1-4) to edit, press and hold the [ ] button then press the [ ]
and/or [ ] buttons.
3. To navigate the Program Edit menu, press [ ] and/or [ ] to move back and forth among
the various parameter pages. Use the [ ] and/or [ ] to change the value of a selected
parameter.
Playing a Metronome or Rhythm Track [ ]
1. Touch the [ ] icon. The icon lights up and the metronome plays immediately. Use the [ ]/
[ ] buttons to change the speed of the metronome.
2. To select a a different metronome or rhythm pattern, press and hold the [ ] button and, at
the same time, tap the [ ], and/or [ ] button to make your selection.
3. To stop playing a metronome or rhythm pattern, press the [ ] again.
Using the Bluetooth MIDI/ AUDIO Functions [ ]
1. To activate the Bluetooth MIDI/ AUDIO functions, press the [ ] button. .
2. To connect the MPS M1 to your smartphone, laptop or other devices, press the [ ] button
to enter Bluetooth pairing mode and select 'KW-AUDIO' or 'KW-MIDI' from the list on your
device.
Recording [ ]
1. Press [ ]. The [ ] button blinks indicating you are ready to record.
2. Recording will start as soon as you play a key.
3. To stop recording, press the [ ] button again.
4. To listen to the recorded song, press the [ ] button.
Playing Demo Songs
1. To play a Demo song, press and hold the [ ] button for 2 to 3 seconds.
2. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select different Demo songs.
3. To stop playback, press the [ ] button again.
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Control Panel
Program
Change programs by pressing the various category buttons (PIANO, E.P, CLAV, etc) or []/[
] buttons..
Edit
The Program edit menu is used to create your own split/layer combinations and then to store
the creation to one of the 10 User slots.
Metronome/ Rhythm
Activates/deactivates the Metronome/Rhythm mode.
Bluetooth
Enables Bluetooth MIDI/ AUDIO functions.
Recording
For recording and entering Bluetooth pairing mode.
Play/Stop
Controls the playback of demo songs, recorded songs as well as any paired Bluetooth device.
Settings
Used to change various global functions of MPS M1.
Used to adjust the values of the on screen parameters.
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IN/OUT panel
AUDIO IN
Receives an external audio signal through 1/8"(3.5mm) cable and sends it to MPS M1's
speakers or headphone jacks.
LINE OUT
For connecting to an external powered speaker, mixer or audio interface using 1/4”
unbalanced cables.
For mono operation, connect to the LEFT/MONO jack only. For stereo operation, connect a
cable to both LEFT and RIGHT output jacks.
SUSTAIN PEDAL
Connects to Kurzweil’s standard sustain/switch-type pedal (KP-1, included) or half-damper
pedal (KP-1H, sold separately).
USB
Connects to a PC, tablet or other devices to make use of the USB MIDI/ AUDIO functions. As
such, the MPS M1 can serve as a USB audio card, MIDI controller and/or MIDI sound module.
(USB MIDI/ Audio function is supported on Windows/ MacOS. An adapter cable may be
required for connecting to a tablet PC).
Power Switch
Turns the MPS M1on and off.
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Selecting a Program
Program mode lets you select and perform using the various instrument sounds built in to the
MPS M1.
1. When the MPS M1 is turned on, the PIANO category lights up and “Bristol GP” is
selected as the default program.
2. To select a different program, use the [ ]/[ ] and/or additional category buttons.
3. The MPS M1 offers both a Layer and Split mode for performing more than one sound at
a time. Layer mode allows you to combine and play different programs at the same time
across the same keys. Split mode allows you to play different programs across defined
regions (zone) on the keyboard
4. 메트로놈이나블루투스기능을사용하실때에도[카테고리]를누르면음색모드로복귀되어음색을선
택할수있습니다.
5. To return to Program mode at any time press a [Category] button.
User Edit Mode (Creating Splits/Layers)
In the User Edit mode, you can specify up to 4 different zones (regions) to play across the
keyboard. For each zone you can: (a) activate a given zone, (b) select a program (General MIDI -
GM), (c) set the volume, (d) define the note range (Low/Hi Key), (e) transpose the zone, and (f)
adjust the reverb/chorus effects.
Edited programs are automatically saved to the initially chosen UserSnd slot (1-10).
Note: User programs will be erased when you perform a factory reset.
1. To start, select one of the 10 User Program slots.
2. Tap the [ ] icon to enter the User Edit mode.
3. 모든Zone의설정이끝나면필요에따른리버브/코러스설정을할수있습니다.
편집 설정 항목 기능
Rev. Type Reverb종류를의미하며[ ]/[ ]으로선택가능합니다.
Rev. Level Reverb의양을의미하며[ ]/[ ]으로조정할수있습니다.
Chr. Type Chorus종류를의미하며[ ]/[ ]으로선택가능합니다.
Chr. Level Chorus의양을의미하며[ ]/[ ]으로조정할수있습니다.
사용자 음색 편집 모드에서 Split 설정 방법 예시
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①[ ]버튼을사용하여사용자음색편집모드로진입
②[ ]/[ ]버튼을사용하여편집설정항목이동
③Z1의음색을Elec.Pno1으로변경(사용자가원하는음색)
④Z1.KeyLo항목에서[ ]을누르며동시에C5(52번건반)를눌러시작점설정
⑤Z1.KeyHi항목에서[ ]을누르며동시에C8(88번건반)을눌러끝점설정
⑥[ ]를누른상태로[ ]를눌러Z2를선택
⑦Z2의음색을Aco.G.Pno로변경(사용자가원하는음색)
⑧Z2.KeyLo항목에서[ ]을누르며동시에C3(28번건반)를눌러시작점설정
⑨Z2.KeyHi항목에서[ ]을누르며동시에B4(51번건반)을눌러끝점설정
⑩[ ]를누른상태로[ ]를눌러Z3를선택
⑪Z3의음색을Syn.Bass1으로변경(사용자가원하는음색)
⑫Z3.KeyLo항목에서[ ]을누르며동시에A0(1번건반)를눌러시작점설정
⑬Z3.KeyHi항목에서[ ]을누르며동시에B2(27번건반)을눌러끝점설정
⑭필요에따라[ ]을누른상태로[ ]를눌러FX파라미터를수정
⑮[ ]을눌러편집모드에서빠져나와[유저카테고리]에사용자음색이저장되었는지확인
만약,위의상황에서Z3음색을비활성화하고자하는경우Z3.Active로돌아가'OFF'로설정합니다.
Z3에설정했던범위에서소리가나지않는다면비활성화되었음을알수있습니다.
Playing Demo Songs
The MPS M1 includes several built-in demonstration songs.
1. Press and hold the [ ] button to enter Demo mode and play a demo song.
2. When playback of the given demo ends, the next demo plays automatically. When all
demo songs finish playing, playback will cycle back to the first demo.
3. To change demo songs to play, use the [ ]/[ ] buttons.
4. To stop playback of demo songs, press the [ ] button.
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Playing Metronome and Rhythm Patterns
The Metronome and Rhythm functions help improve accuracy when practicing the piano. The
MPS M1 offers a variety of metronome and rhythm accompaniment patterns.
1. Press the [ ]] button. It will light up and the metronome will begin playback.
The metronome tempo will be displayed on screen.
2. To change the tempo of the metronome, use the [ ]/[ ] buttons.
3. To change the metronome or rhythm pattern, press and hold the [ ] button and then use
the [ ]/[ ] buttons to make your selection.
No. 123456789
Time
signature/
Rhythm
pattern
1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 3/8 6/8 12/8 Rock
No. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Time
signature/
Rhythm
pattern
Swing Funky Pop 90's Kick Pop 80's Blues Jazz Acid Lounge
4. To stop the Metronome/Rhythm playback, press the [ ] button again.
Bluetooth MIDI/ AUDIO
Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly connect the MPS M1 to an external device
(smartphone, laptop, etc.), passing Bluetooth Audio/MIDI signals to the external device and/or
listening to music from the external device wirelessly on MPS M1. The MPS M1 allows Bluetooth
MIDI and Bluetooth audio to be specified individually on the given device..
1. To activate, press the [ ] icon. The button will light, an audible notification will be heard
and onscreen you will see the Bluetooth controls menu.
2. Next, you must connect the intended Bluetooth compatible device to the MPS M1. This
action is called “Pairing”. To enter pairing mode, press the [ ] button. The message
“PAIRING” will briefly appear onscreen.
3. Next, in your external device’s settings, select the Bluetooth device labeled “KURZWEIL”.
When the pairing is successful, you will hear a notification sound.
4. Once paired successfully, you can send/receive MIDI and audio signals between the
external device and MPS M1.
5. The controls used in Bluetooth mode are as follows. Some applications/devices may not
support all of the listed functions.
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* Bluetooth MIDI is available only with BLE MIDI compliant applications. Note: drivers for
BLE MIDI are needed for WINDOWS/Android usage.
Recording/Playback
The recording function allows you to record and playback your performances.
1. Press the [ ] button. The corresponding light will blink and the MPS M1 will be ready to
record (record ready mode).
(Note: if you press the [ ] button again, the light will turn off and the MPS M1 will return
to idle mode).
2. Start playing. The [ ] light will stop blinking and recording will begin.
(Caution: Once recording starts, previously recorded data will be erased.).
3. To stop recording, press the [ ] button again. The light will turn off and recording will
stop.
4. To listen back to the recorded song, press the [ ] button. The button will light and the
song will play. After the song ends, the light will turn off.
5. To delete a recorded song, press and hold the [ ] button while you simultaneously press
the [ ] button. An onscreen notification “DeleteSng” will confirm that the song has been
deleted.
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6. To record with an accompanying rhythm pattern, press the [ ] button before you start to
play. Alternatively, press the [ ] button while in Metronome mode. The recording will be
started after a 2 bar count-in.
Settings
The Settings menu houses various global functions of the MPS M1:
1. Press the [ ] button to enter Settings mode.
2. Use the [ ] and/or [ ] button to navigate the menu and select a given parameter. Use
the [ ] and [ ] buttons to adjust the value of the selected parameter.
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Appendix-A
Appendix-A
Preset Voice List
Category NO. Preset Name Category NO. Preset Name
PIANO
1 BristolGP ORGAN 26 Fullrank
2 ConcertGP
STRINGS
27 DynString
3 StudioGP 28 SlowStr1
4 Recital 29 SlowStr2
5 TrioSplit 30 StrEns1
6 Piano&AnStr 31 StrEns2
E.P
7 VintageEP 32 4 Strings
8 BalladEP
BRASS
33 Orch.Set
9 CleanEP 34 Pastoral
10 TinyEP 35 Brs&Str
11 FM Bell 36 Brass1
12 EP&Slap 37 Brass2
CLAV
13 SP Clav 38 BrsOctave
14 PhaClav1
OTHER
39 Flute
15 ChoClav 40 Winds Ens
16 PhaClav2 41 Warm Pad
17 Harpsi 42 NaPad
18 FarHarpsi 43 SteelBody
19 PhaHarpsi 44 OvdGtrLd
ORGAN
20 FastRtry 45 Fng.Bass
21 E.Org Mix 46 Ac.Bass
22 Perc.Org 47 Slap Bass
23 SlowRtry 48 DrumKit1
24 Principal 49 DrumKit2
25 Venedict 50 DrumKit3

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Appendix-B
NO. Program Name NO. Program Name NO. Program Name
0Aco.G.Pno 43 DoublBass 86 Fifths
1Bri.G.Pno 44 Trmol.Str 87 Bass Lead
2Elc.G.Pno 45 Pizct.Str 88 New Age
3HonkyTonk 46 Orch.Harp 89 Warm
4Elec.Pno1 47 Timpani 90 Polysynth
5Elec.Pno2 48 StrEnsbl1 91 Choir
6Harpsichd 49 StrEnsbl2 92 Bowed
7Clavinet 50 SynthStr1 93 Metallic
8Celesta 51 SynthStr2 94 Halo
9Glokenspl 52 VoiceAahs 95 Sweep
10 Music box 53 VoiceOohs 96 Rain
11 Vibraphon 54 Syn.Voice 97 SoundTrak
12 Marimba 55 Orch.Hit 98 Crystal
13 Xylophone 56 Trumpet 99 Atmosphre
14 Tubla.Bel 57 Trombone 100 Brightnes
15 Dulcimer 58 Tuba 101 Goblins
16 DrwBarOrg 59 MuteTrmpt 102 Echoes
17 PrcusvOrg 60 FrenchHrn 103 Sci-Fi
18 RockOrg 61 BrassSctn 104 Sitar
19 Chrch.Org 62 SynthBrs1 105 Banjo
20 ReedOrgan 63 SynthBrs2 106 Shamisen
21 Accordion 64 Sprno.Sax 107 Koto
22 Harmonica 65 Alto.Sax 108 Kalimba
23 TangoAcn 66 Tenor Sax 109 Bagpipe
24 NnylonGtr 67 BaritnSax 110 Fiddle
25 Steel Gtr 68 Oboe 111 Shanai
26 Jazz Gtr 69 EnglshHrn 112 TinkleBel
27 Clean Gtr 70 Bassoon 113 Agogo
28 Muted Gtr 71 Clarinet 114 SteelDrum
29 OvDrv.Gtr 72 Piccolo 115 WoodBlock
30 Dist.Gtr 73 Flute 116 TaikoDrum
31 GtrHamnic 74 Recorder 117 MelodcTom
32 Acst.Bass 75 Pan Flute 118 SynthDrum
33 Fing.Bass 76 Blown Btl 119 RvrsCymbl
34 Pick.Bass 77 Shakuhach 120 GtFrtNois
35 Fret.Bass 78 Whistle 121 BrethNois
36 Slp.Bass1 79 Ocarina 122 Seashore
37 Slp.Bass2 80 Square 123 BirdTweet
38 Syn.Bass1 81 Sawtooth 124 TlepneRng
39 Syn.Bass2 82 Calliope 125 Helicoptr
40 Violin 83 Chiff 126 Applause
41 Viola 84 Charang 127 Gunshot
42 Cello 85 Voice
GM Program List for use in Edit mode