User manual KAWAI MR120

[. . . ] The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited. denotes an operation that should be carried out. The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet. Read all the instructions before using the product. WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. potential could result in death WARNING Indicates ainjury if thehazard thathandled incorrectly. [. . . ] After choosing the multi-timbral setting, press any SOUND SELECT button to exit from the function menu. Let's see how this works using an external MIDI device. If you have a keyboard connected to the CA piano try playing some notes. You should hear the CA piano as you play. If you have a MIDI song player or personal computer with MIDI software connected try sending some MIDI song data with one or more different musical parts to the CA. Again you should hear the CA piano playing all the parts. In multi-timbral mode, if you want to hear a particular sound for each part you transmit to the CA you must send the correct Program/sound number from the transmitting MIDI device to the CA piano. Please see page 75 for a list of the Program/ sound number assignments for the CA piano. 32 KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO MR120, CA1000 If you own a "GM" sound module you'll probably want to use it as your multi-timbral module instead of the CA piano. If you have a hardware sequencer or personal computer but do not own another sound module, you can enjoy sixteen-part multi-timbral capability with only the CA piano. MIDI may seem a little difficult to work with at first, but once mastered it offers many new and exciting ways to enjoy music. While this manual avoids going into too much detail regarding the technical aspects of MIDI such as "system exclusive data", for those who are more familiar with MIDI or want to be, this manual provides technical MIDI information and a MIDI Implementation Chart, on page 76 and 77. Using MIDI TUTORIAL TUTORIAL: USING MIDI 33 4. While you are listening you can select a different Concert Magic song by using the VALUE buttons. Twinkle Twinkle + + · · The circles turn into small plus signs as the song is playing. You probably noticed that the circles in the LCD display turn into smaller plus signs as the song is played back. These circles and plus signs provide a visual guide that shows you when to press the next key. The space between the circles and position of the circles in the LCD shows you the approximate timing between each key press. The key to performing using Concert Magic is to know the rhythm of the song. The Note Navigator provides a rough outline of the songs rhythm, that will help you to learn the song's rhythm and then perform it by yourself. If you want to listen to a different song, press the key to which your desired song is assigned while holding down the CONCERT MAGIC button. When you are finished listening to the song, press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop. TUTORIAL Playing with Concert Magic PERFORMING A SONG Now you're ready to play yourself. Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the 88 black or white keys on the piano's keyboard. · + TUTORIAL: PLAYING WITH CONCERT MAGIC · + · · · Use the Note Navigator (the circles and plus signs) to learn the rhythm of the Concert Magic song. 35 As you tap harder, the notes will get louder; as you tap softer, the notes will get quieter. As you tap faster, the notes speed up; as you tap slower, they will slow down correspondingly, just like regular piano playing. You can sound like you've been playing for years just by pressing one key with one finger. Concert Magic is a perfect method for small children to learn music, especially to develop a sense of rhythm. [. . . ] To adjust the volume level, use the output control of the external device. MIDI JACKS These jacks are used to connect external MIDI devices with the CA piano. There are three terminals: MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, and MIDI THRU. SERIAL INTERFACE This jack is used to connect with a personal computer and exchange MIDI data. Select the proper setting for your computer using the selector. PC1: NEC Computers, PC2: IBM PC & compatibles, Mac: Apple Computers, MIDI: Serial Interface disabled. [. . . ]