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Chapter 1Introducing the Stage Piano Welcome! Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing a Kurzweil / Young Chang Stage Piano. YouÕve got your han

1-2 Introducing the Stage Piano The Keyboard The Keyboard Depending on model, the keyboard has 76 keys (E1ÐG7) or a full 88 keys (A0ÐC8). These are f

Introducing the Stage Piano Connectors 1-3 Connectors The rear panel has a total of 8 connectors:¥ Left and Right audio jacks accept standard 1/4-inc

Chapter 2Getting Started This chapter will help you hook up your Stage Piano and learn its basic functions. Unpacking the Instrument The box that you

2-2 Getting Started Playing the Demo Playing the Demo To play the demonstration song, press the left-most two buttons ( Internal/Setup and MIDI Pro

Getting Started The Rear Panel 2-3 Power Switch Press the white dot to turn the Stage Piano on or the blank area to turn it off. If it will be off fo

2-4Getting StartedThe Rear PanelMIDI PortsUse the MIDI Out port to connect to an external sound module like a Kurzweil K2600R. Use the MIDI In port to

Getting StartedConnecting to Your Audio System2-5Connecting to Your Audio SystemThe Audio Output jacks are professional 1/4-inch ÒphoneÓ jacks so if y

ii IMPORTANT SAFETY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING: When

2-6Getting StartedConnecting HeadphonesConnecting HeadphonesThe Phones jack is designed to drive 100 ohm or greater headphones. Lower impedance is saf

Getting StartedConnecting MIDI2-7Connecting More Sound ModulesWith MIDI, youÕre not limited to just one add-on sound module; you could connect 2, 3, o

2-8Getting StartedConnecting MIDIConnecting to a Computer SequencerIf you have a computer with a MIDI interface and MIDI sequencing software, your Sta

Getting StartedConnecting MIDI2-9NOTE: Different sequencer applications use different terms for what weÕre calling Through mode. For example, the seq

2-10Getting StartedConnecting MIDIFull SystemEven more complex setups are possible. Below is just one possibility using a Kurzweil ExpressionMate MIDI

Getting StartedThe Front Panel2-11The Front PanelThe Stage PianoÕs front panel is illustrated in detail below.Figure 2-9 Stage Piano Front PanelSound

2-12Getting StartedThe Front PanelEach character in the display also has a small dot at the bottom right. If these dots are on, it means that the curr

Getting StartedThe Front Panel2-13Button CombinationsHow many ways can you press a button? Actually the Stage Piano recognizes 3 special cases beyond

2-14Getting StartedWhat Mode Am I In?What Mode Am I In?WeÕve used the word ÒmodeÓ quite a bit in this chapter. Here is a reference list of all of the

Chapter 3Internal Voices ModeThis chapter describes Internal Voices mode in detail. This is the simpler of the two modes and is automatically selected

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3-2Internal Voices ModeSelecting Internal Voices ModeModifying EffectsTo change the effect type or intensity of the currently selected sound, you will

Internal Voices ModeSaving a Sound’s Effects Settings3-3Saving a Sound’s Effects Settings1. Go to Edit mode and select one of the 3 effects parameters

3-4Internal Voices ModeSending a MIDI Program ChangeSending a MIDI Program ChangeYou can change the program (sound) in an external device from the fro

Internal Voices ModeModifying Other Internal Voice Parameters3-5MIDI Channel 1-16 and OffSpeciÞes which MIDI channel to send on. No MIDI signals are s

3-6Internal Voices ModeEditing BasicsHold or ZeroHld, ZroSpeciÞes whether the B ribbon signal remains at its last value or returns to zero when your Þ

Internal Voices ModeEditing Basics3-7Edit vs. Play ModeIn Play mode you select different sounds (or MIDI Setups if in MIDI Setups mode) by pressing th

3-8Internal Voices ModeEditing BasicsDirect Numerical EditingMost parameters have numerical values which can also be entered directly using the Sound/

Internal Voices ModeEditing Basics3-9You may have noticed that on return to Play mode after editing a non-effects parameter, all of the dots in the di

Chapter 4MIDI Setups ModeUp to now youÕve been operating your Stage Piano exclusively in Internal Voices mode (unless of course youÕre like most reade

4-2MIDI Setups ModeZonesZonesThe biggest difference between the Internal Voices Setup and a MIDI Setup is that the latter has 2 zones whereas the form

MIDI Setups ModeEditing MIDI Setups4-3Editing MIDI SetupsEditing MIDI Setups is much like editing the Internal Voices Setup. The main difference is th

4-4MIDI Setups ModeSending a MIDI Program ChangeSending a MIDI Program ChangeYou can send a MIDI Program Change from Play mode using the same procedur

MIDI Setups ModeParameter Summary4-5DestinationInt, Mid, BotThis speciÞes where your performance data for this zone should be sent. Int means the inte

4-6MIDI Setups ModeParameter SummaryVelocity Curve1-8Allows you to alter the relationship between keyboard playing effort (keystroke velocity) and the

MIDI Setups ModeMIDI Controller Destinations4-7B Ribbon Up, B Ribbon Down0-129 and OffSpeciÞes where signals from the two halves of the right ribbon a

4-8MIDI Setups ModeContinuous Controller DestinationsContinuous Controller DestinationsThese communicate ÒcontinuousÓ (meaning smoothly varying) value

MIDI Setups ModeSwitch Controller Destinations4-9Switch Controller DestinationsThese were originally reserved for binary (On-Off) switched functions,

4-10MIDI Setups ModeSwitch Controller Destinations84 84 Portamento Control When Portamento Switch (65) is turned on and Portamento Time (5) is not zer

MIDI Setups ModeMore on Keyboard Splits4-11More on Keyboard SplitsThe example given earlier described the simplest possible keyboard split where one s

v Contents Young Chang Distributors ... iii Chapter 1 Introducing the Stage Piano

4-12MIDI Setups ModeChanging Setups: Special Considerationssetup are sent at setup change time. When the effect type (number) changes, the Stage Piano

Chapter 5Global ParametersGlobal parameters do just what their name implies: affect the operation of instrument-wide behavior (like the tuning of all

5-2Global ParametersAccess to the Global ParametersTouch1–5This parameter affects the response of the keyboard to your playing effort as follows:1 Eas

Global ParametersAccess to the Global Parameters5-3EffectSnd, Set, OffThis parameter speciÞes how the effects processor in the internal sound module r

5-4Global ParametersAccess to the Global ParametersSaving Global ParametersIf you change a global parameterÕs value, the new value remains in effect u

Chapter 6Advanced ApplicationsYou will Þnd that your SP76 or SP88 is superb for straight-ahead solo or ensemble playing on stage and at home. With the

6-2Advanced ApplicationsComputer SequencersOnce youÕve mastered this simple setup, try the following for some variety in your setups:¥ Transpose the t

Advanced ApplicationsComputer Sequencers6-3MIDI HookupThe Þrst step in using your Stage Piano with a sequencer is getting the MIDI connections happeni

6-4Advanced ApplicationsComputer SequencersWhen using a sequencer keep in mind that although the Stage Piano can be set to send on any MIDI channel, i

Advanced ApplicationsExternal MIDI Processors6-5Reloading Setup MemoryItÕs even easier to reload saved data by following these steps:CAUTION: The ent

The Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s Guide vi Sound and Setup Select Buttons ...2-11The Numeric Display ..

6-6Advanced ApplicationsExternal MIDI ProcessorsZone multiplication, for example, means that a full range of notes can be received on one MIDI channel

Chapter 7TroubleshootingMaintenanceAside from normal care in handling and use, your Stage Piano requires no regular maintenance. Clean with a soft clo

7-2TroubleshootingCommon ProblemsAudio ProblemsNOTE: When diagnosing audio problems, set the Stage Piano to play its demo sequence.If there is no sou

TroubleshootingCommon Problems7-3MIDI ProblemsIf you are experiencing problems sending MIDI to an external module, check these:¥ MIDI cable not secure

7-4TroubleshootingCommon ProblemsA dual switch pedal must be wired as shown below. Any other wiring pattern will not work correctly. In in doubt, chec

TroubleshootingService Centers7-5Use the Right Impedance, Taper, and RangeFor best results, use a Kurzweil CC-1 control pedal, available from your dea

7-6TroubleshootingRestoring Factory DefaultsRestoring Factory Defaults1. Turn power off. Then hold down the two buttons labeled Panic and turn power o

TroubleshootingDiagnostics7-7Player Control DiagnosticThe Player Control diagnostic is most likely to be of interest to the user. It displays the resp

7-8TroubleshootingDiagnosticsTesting the Buttons and LEDsWhen pressed, any button should show a unique number on the display. The number should appear

TroubleshootingDiagnostics7-9Burnin Test (bbbbuuuurrrr)This runs the above diagnostics in a continuous loop for reliability veriÞcation. A cable betwe

The Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s Guide vii Chapter 4 MIDI Setups Mode Selecting Setups...

7-10TroubleshootingDiagnosticsDelay RAM Test (ddddrrrrmmmm)This tests the memory used for the effects.Sine Wave Test (ssssiiiinnnn)This test produces

Chapter 8ReferenceDisplay CharactersThe 3-character display is often used to communicate nonnumeric information. As it has only 7 display segments, le

8-2ReferenceFactory Default Internal Voices SetupFactory Default Internal Voices SetupThe Internal Voices Setup deÞnes the MIDI characteristics of Int

ReferenceFactory Default Internal Voices Setup8-3The Internal VoicesBelow is a list of the 32 sounds (voices) available from the internal sound module

8-4ReferenceFactory Default MIDI SetupsFactory Default MIDI SetupsThe 32 factory-default MIDI Setups are all the same except for the Internal Sound pa

ReferenceFactory Default Global Parameters8-5Factory Default Global ParametersStage Piano EffectsThese are descriptions of the effect programs availab

8-6ReferenceMIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Implementation ChartModel: K2500Manufacturer: Date: 8/1/99Young Chang Version 1.0Digital SynthesizersMode 1:

ReferenceDefault MIDI Controller Assignments8-7Default MIDI Controller AssignmentsTransmit Receive Default Destination1 O O B Ribbon, Upper4 O X Contr

8-8ReferenceSpecificationsSpecificationsControllersStandardKeyboard (weighted 76 or 88 keys)One pitch ribbonTwo modulation ribbonsOne control/volume sli

ReferenceSpecifications8-9Electrical RequirementsInput Voltage 12 Volts DC nominal, 16 volts maximumCurrent Consumption 0.5 Amp maximumEnvironmentOpera

The Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s Guide viii Chapter 6 Advanced Applications External Sound Modules...

iThe Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s GuideIndexIndexAA ribbon 3-5, 4-6, 8-2, 8-4adjusting keyboard response 3-5All Notes Off 2-13attack velocity 1-2audio

iiThe Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s GuideIndexDdecrement 3-7, 5-1decrement/increment editing 3-7default values 1-2, 2-4, 2-5, 2-8, 3-3, 3-5, 4-6, 4-7, 5

iiiThe Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s GuideIndexFfactory defaults 8-2, 8-4, 8-5restoring 7-6font, display 8-1Gglobal parameters 3-7, 5-1, 8-5Hheadphones

ivThe Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s GuideIndexMmaintenance 7-1memory 1-3, 2-3reloading 6-5saving 6-4merge 5-3, 6-3messages, paired 4-12MIDIbank selectio

vThe Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s GuideIndexPpaired messages 4-12pan 3-5Panic buttons 2-13, 3-3, 7-6parameter columns 2-12, 3-7, 8-4parameter display 2

viThe Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s GuideIndexSsaving 3-8effects 3-3, 3-8global parameters 3-8, 5-4Internal Voices Setups 3-8MIDI Setups 3-8, 4-3setup m

The Kurzweil Stage Piano User’s Guide ix Sound Board Diagnostics............... 7-9Interface Test ( iiiinn