User manual KURZWEIL MICRO ENSEMBLE REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] 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 ears, you should consult an audiologist. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. [. . . ] The default setting for the CHANNEL mode is Ò1. Ó The default settings for TRANSPOSE and TUNING modes are Ò0Ó when you turn on the MicroPiano. Each of these modes is discussed in greater detail in the section entitled, ÒPLAYING YOUR MICRO ENSEMBLE. Ó 1 SETTING UP AND CARING FOR YOUR MicroPiano See the ÒImportant Safety and Installation InstructionsÓ on the inside front cover for important information as you set up and turn on your MicroPiano. Mounting Your MicroPiano to a Half-Rack Adapter The MicroPiano is a single-space, half-rack module designed to Þt securely into any standard 19" equipment rack. For safety, do not turn on the power source for other devices in your MIDI system until the MicroPiano is connected. If you desire to mount the MicroPiano in your current equipment rack, Kurzweil recommends you purchase a standard half-rack adapter from your local dealer. Enclosed with the MicroPiano are four screws and four small adhesive-backed rubber feet for mounting the unit to any half-rack adapter. The feet are required to be attached to the MicroPiano, whether you mount it in a halfrack adapter or sit it on a table. To mount the MicroPiano to a half-rack adapter, you must use the screws supplied. The four holes in the bottom of the MicroPiano are positioned such that they should line up with at least two mounting holes in most standard adapters. See the illustration on the next page for more mounting information. Be sure to USE THE SCREWS THAT COME WITH THE UNIT. They are 3/8" in length and intended for use in conjunction with the rubber feet. Any effect you choose other than ÒPrgÓ will remain active when you change programs. Choose ÒPrgÓ to return to a programÕs default effect. Tuning The Tuning button allows you to tune the unit plus or minus 50 cents (one quarter step) in 1 cent increments. This allows you to easily tune with other instruments in your ensemble. Press the Tuning button, then turn the Data knob to select the desired tuning. Turning the Data knob to the left tunes the MicroPiano ßat, while turning the Data knob to the right tunes the MicroPiano sharp Ñ within a range of ± 50 cents. The default setting for TUNING is Ò0Ó when the MicroPiano is turned on. Note: The Þrst two piano programs are ÒbeatÓ tuned, like an acoustic piano. Since the higher harmonics of a stretched string tend to be sharper than those of the real harmonic series, beat tuning ensures that the piano remains in tune with itself harmonically. For this reason, beat tuning is sometimes referred to as ÒsoloÓ tuning. The second two programs offer straight tuning, where the fundamental of each note is tuned to A440. [. . . ] To select a curve in CONFIGURATION mode, press the Effects button, then turn the Data knob to choose a curve. The best way to choose the right curve for your controller is to play repeated notes from soft to loud, and listen to the timbre and volume differences as you select different curves. The MicroPiano lets you choose from the following velocity response curves: MicroPiano Velocity Response Curves No. Name 1 2 3 4 <no mapping> Easier Harder Hardest Description for controllers that send the full range of velocities on a linear curve for Òlight-velocityÓ keyboards such as the Yamaha¨ SY77 for slightly Òhot velocityÓ keyboards such as the Roland¨ JV1000 for Òhot-velocityÓ keyboards such as the Korg¨ 01/W MIDI The MicroPiano uses MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) to receive input from a keyboard controller and to send messages to other musical instruments. [. . . ]