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  • Page 1 Musician’s Guide Part Number 910545-001 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 ©2012 Young Chang Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Kurzweil® is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Kurzweil®, Young Chang®, V. A. S. T.®, and SP5-8™ are trademarks of Young Chang Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Radio And Television Interference

    CAUTION The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 5 Kurzweil International Contacts Contact the Kurzweil office listed below to locate your local Kurzweil representative. US Customers: American Music & Sound 22020 Clarendon Street, Suite 305 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: 800-431-2609 Fax: 818-597-0411 Email: Info@AmericanMusicAndSound.com Customers outside the US: Young Chang Co., LTD.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..............................1-1 Main Features .............................1-1 Keyboard and Controllers ......................1-1 Pedals (Optional) ........................1-2 Staying Current ..........................1-2 Do You Have Everything? .......................1-2 Chapter 2 Getting Started ............................2-1 Before You Start… ..........................2-1 Quick Start ............................2-1 Make Connections ........................2-1 Use Your SP5 ..........................2-2 Start Up Details: The Rear Panel ...........................2-2...
  • Page 7 Chapter 3 Features of the SP5 ..........................3-1 The Front Panel ..........................3-1 Pitch and Mod Wheels ........................3-2 Pitch Wheel ..........................3-2 Mod Wheel ..........................3-2 Real Time Control ..........................3-2 Sliders ............................3-3 Shift Button ..........................3-3 Setup Zone Buttons ........................3-3 Sw Button ............................3-3 Mode & Function Buttons .......................3-4 Program Button ..........................3-4 Setup Button ..........................3-4 Edit Setup Button ........................3-4...
  • Page 8 Chapter 5 The Operating Modes ..........................5-1 Program Mode ...........................5-1 Setup Mode ............................5-2 Edit Setup Mode ..........................5-2 Global Mode ............................5-3 System Mode ............................5-3 Functions ............................5-4 The Split Function ........................5-4 The Layer Function ........................5-4 MIDI Program Change Function ....................5-5 Differing Program Numbers....................5-5 Demo Function ...........................5-6 Chapter 6 Program Mode ............................6-1...
  • Page 9 Chapter 7 Setup Mode ...............................7-1 About Setup Mode ..........................7-1 Selecting Setups ..........................7-2 The Display ..........................7-2 Pop Up Messages .........................7-2 Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons ..........7-2 Value Jump Buttons ........................7-3 Using the Category Buttons ......................7-3 Choosing Favorite Setups ......................7-4 About Zones ............................7-4 Muting Zones ..........................7-4 Transposition ............................7-4...
  • Page 10 The Zone-specific Parameters ......................8-6 Local Program ..........................8-6 Channel ............................8-6 Destination ...........................8-7 MIDI Bank ..........................8-7 Differing Program Numbers....................8-8 MIDI Program ..........................8-8 Differing Program Numbers....................8-9 Zone Status ..........................8-9 Entry Program Change ......................8-9 Aux Send Level .........................8-10 Transpose ...........................8-10 Entry Pan ...........................8-10 Entry Volume ..........................8-10 Low Velocity ..........................8-10 High Velocity ..........................8-11 Low Key .............................8-11...
  • Page 11 Chapter 9 Global Mode .............................9-1 Selecting and Editing Parameters ....................9-2 The Global Parameters ........................9-3 Tuning ............................9-3 Velocity Map ..........................9-3 Pressure Map (PressMap) ......................9-4 FX Select (FXSel) ........................9-4 Channel Enable (ChanEn) ......................9-4 Destination (Dest) ........................9-5 Bank Select (BankSel) .........................9-5 Program Change (ProgChg) ......................9-6 Local Keyboard Channel (LclKbdChan) ................9-6 Sysex ID ............................9-7 The Hard Reset? Dialog ......................9-7...
  • Page 12 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting ............................12-1 Maintenance .............................12-1 Common Problems .........................12-1 Power Problems ........................12-1 Powers up, Display is Blank ....................12-2 Audio Problems ........................12-2 MIDI Problems ..........................12-4 Pedal Problems..........................12-5 Switch Pedal Problems ......................12-5 Continuous Control Pedal Problems ..................12-5 Use the Right Impedance, Taper, and Range ...............12-5 If None of the Above...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    It is also a capable MIDI controller ideally suited for controlling additional sound modules and as input to a sequencer. The SP5 also features the Kurzweil’s KB3 organ simulator designed to emulate classic tone wheel organs like the Hammond B3.

  • Page 15: Pedals (Optional)

    Your SP5 package should contain the following in addition to your instrument: • Power cable and 15V power adapter • Switch pedal • USB cable (Type-A-to-Type-B) •  Musician’s Guide (this book) If you don’t have all of these components, please to contact your Kurzweil / Young Chang dealer.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before You Start… Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will help you hook up your SP5 to your sound system and MIDI system. If hooking up new gear is familiar to you, then simply read the following two sections in this chapter.

  • Page 17: Use Your Sp5

    Getting Started Start Up Details: The Rear Panel Use Your SP5 1. Power up your SP5 first, and then raise the MASTER VOLUME slider. The SP5 starts up in Program Mode by default. Press one of the function buttons to the left of the display to switch Modes.

  • Page 18: The Midi (In And Out) Ports

    Zone. Note that switch pedals can be used to control “continuous” parameters as well. It is possible to connect a dual switch pedal having a single stereo plug (Kurzweil KFP-2S available separately) into the Pedal 1 and Pedal 2 jacks. You would need a Y adapter to do this, see Connecting a Dual Switch Pedal on page 2-6.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Power Cable (Line Cord)

    Getting Started Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord) Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord) The SP5 runs on 15 volts DC power. If the power cord and 15V power adapter supplied with the SP5 does not match the AC power in your area: 100, 120, 230, or 240 volts at 50–60 Hz;...

  • Page 20: Connecting Pedals

    Plug your switch or continuous control pedals into the corresponding jacks on the SP5’s rear panel. We recommend using the Kurzweil pedals described in Pedals (Optional) on page 1-2, but you can use almost any switch or continuous control pedal that adheres to the following...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Switch Pedal

    A continuous control pedal can be very useful for controlling volume, vibrato, or other effect by foot. The Kurzweil CC-1 continuous control pedal will work best with the SP5, but it is also possible to use third-party continuous control pedals designed for synthesizers. Note that a volume pedal may or may not be satisfactory depending on how it is constructed.

  • Page 22: Connecting Midi

    Getting Started Connecting MIDI Connecting MIDI In addition to being a performance-suited musical instrument, the SP5 is a powerful, but intuitive and easy-to-use MIDI controller. For descriptions of how to customize your SP5 as a MIDI controller, and how to use its MIDI controller capabilities to their fullest potential, see Setup Mode on page 7-1.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Computer Sequencer

    Module 1 Module 2 MIDI Thru MIDI In MIDI Thru MIDI In MIDI In MIDI Out SP5-8 Scenario 2: SP5 as the last module in the MIDI chain Module 1 Module 2 MIDI Thru MIDI In MIDI Thru MIDI In...

  • Page 24: Features Of The Sp5

    Features of the SP5 The Front Panel Chapter 3 Features of the SP5 This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of the SP5. Many of these features have both general functions and Mode-specific functions. For more in-depth descriptions of these features, refer to the chapters on the individual Modes.

  • Page 25: Pitch And Mod Wheels

    Features of the SP5 Pitch and Mod Wheels Pitch and Mod Wheels Pitch Wheel The pitch wheel is the left most of the two wheels. It is spring-loaded, such that its center position is restored when it is not being used. That is because the pitch wheel is used for pitch-bending notes—its “off ”...

  • Page 26: Sliders

    Features of the SP5 Real Time Control Sliders The five sliders on the left of the front panel can be assigned to send MIDI continuous controller values. Each slider can independently control three separate functions giving you access to 15 MIDI continuous controllers. Think of this as three rows of five sliders. The LEDs to the left of the sliders indicate what row is active.

  • Page 27: Mode & Function Buttons

    Features of the SP5 Mode & Function Buttons Mode & Function Buttons The Mode buttons are located beneath the “Mode” label on the left side of the front panel. Also in this area of the front panel are the Split and Layer Function buttons and the Transpose and Save buttons.

  • Page 28: Global Button

    Features of the SP5 Mode & Function Buttons Global Button Pressing the Global button enters Global Mode (described in The Operating Modes on page  5-1 and, in further detail, in Global Mode on page 9-1). In Global Mode, you can edit parameters that control the entire SP5. These include tuning, transposition, and velocity and pressure (After Touch) sensitivity.

  • Page 29: Navigation

    Features of the SP5 Navigation Transpose – buttons simultaneously will restore the current Program or Setup to having no transposition. If the transposition value is greater than zero, the Transpose + button’s LED will be lit. If the transposition value is less than zero, the Transpose – button’s LED will be lit.

  • Page 30: Previous (-) And Next (+) Value Buttons

    Features of the SP5 Navigation NOTE: In the event a display line of text exceeds 20 characters, the text will scroll across the display marquee-style. Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons Use the Next and Previous buttons to scroll through the list of items on the display. Pressing both the Next and Previous buttons simultaneously is called Value Jump and is referred to as the Value Jump buttons.

  • Page 31: Category Buttons

    Features of the SP5 Category Buttons Category Buttons The Category buttons are on the right side of the front panel. There are 24 buttons in this section —20 buttons to select Programs by instrument type, two buttons that allow you to scroll through Programs and Setups, and two buttons for alphanumeric data entry.

  • Page 32: Double Button Presses

    Features of the SP5 Double Button Presses Double Button Presses Several pairs of the buttons on the SP5 have timesaving secondary functions when pressed simultaneously—think of them as keyboard shortcuts. For convenience of reference, descriptions of all of the double-button press functions appear below. Prog Xpose:0 Ch:1 Param Jump...

  • Page 33: Parameter Jump

    Features of the SP5 Double Button Presses Parameter Jump ̂ In Edit Setup Mode only, pressing both the Chan / Param Up ( ) and the Chan / Param ̌ Down ( ) buttons simultaneously will jump to a specific parameter. See Param Jump Buttons on  page 8-5.

  • Page 34: Program Demo

    Features of the SP5 Double Button Presses Program Demo In Program Mode only, pressing the Hybrid and Misc category buttons performs the Program Demo Function. The Program Demo Function plays the demo song for the currently selected Program. If you press these buttons from any other Mode, the display shows the message.

  • Page 35: Panic

    Features of the SP5 Double Button Presses Panic Pressing the Keypad and Enter category buttons simultaneously deactivates all sounding notes and control messages and sends an “All Notes Off ” message and an “All Controllers Off ” message on all 16 MIDI channels. Intuitive Entry (Easy Selection) Intuitive Entry (Easy Selection) is the secondary function of the Enter button and is labelled Select.

  • Page 36: Terminology

    Terminology Chapter 4 Terminology This chapter provides definitions and descriptions for all of the SP5-specific terms used in this manual. Note that some of the terms are also used by other manufacturers. Since there are no standard definitions for some of these terms, they are described here to avoid confusion.
  • Page 37 Terminology Layer An overlap of Zones in a Setup. See The Layer  Function on page 5-4 for more information on Layers. MIDI Bank The highest level of Program organization by the MIDI Specification; contains 128 Programs. Mode An operating status with a unique group of operations.

  • Page 38: The Operating Modes

    The Operating Modes Program Mode Chapter 5 The Operating Modes This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the operating Modes of the SP5. Each of the five Modes (Program, Setup, Edit Setup, Global, and System) has its own individual chapter—the four Functions (Split, Layer, MIDI Program Change, and Demo) are described in this chapter in Functions on page 5-4.

  • Page 39: Setup Mode

    The Operating Modes Setup Mode Setup Mode Setup Mode allows you to select and play Setups. Setups are configurations of four Zones, each of which may have its own Program and controller assignments. To enter Setup Mode from another Mode, press the Setup Mode button. For more detailed information on Setup Mode, see Setup Mode on page 7-1.

  • Page 40: Global Mode

    The Operating Modes Global Mode Global Mode CAUTION: READ Global Mode on page 9-1 BEFORE USING GLOBAL MODE. THIS MODE CONTAINS CERTAIN OPERATIONS THAT CANNOT BE UNDONE. Global Mode allows you to edit global parameters and MIDI settings, load and save User Programs and Setups, or restore factory defaults with a hard reset. To enter Global Mode from another Mode, press the Global Mode button.

  • Page 41: Functions

    The Operating Modes Functions Functions In addition to the five primary Modes, there are four Functions. These Functions are not as complex as the primary Modes and are described below. The Split Function Pressing the Split Function button while in either Program or Setup Mode performs the Split Function.

  • Page 42: Midi Program Change Function

    The Operating Modes Functions Creating Layers in Program Mode is slightly different from creating Layers in Setup Mode. See The Layer Function on page 6-8 (for Layers in Program Mode) and The Layer Function on  page 7-7 (for Layers in Setup Mode). MIDI Program Change Function Pressing both the Voices and Mallets category buttons simultaneously takes you to the MIDI Program Change Function page.

  • Page 43: Demo Function

    The Operating Modes Functions So for example, if you want to send a MIDI Program Change message for Program 83 in MIDI Bank 4, you would enter the number 595—this number is equal to 4 * 128 + 83. If the Programs on your connected sound module are organized by MIDI Bank with each Program number being between 1 and 128, then use the following formula to determine what number to enter in MIDI Program Change Mode: [MIDI Bank number] * 128 + [Program number] - 1...

  • Page 44: Program Mode

    Program Mode About Program Mode Chapter 6 Program Mode This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Program Mode. Programs are essentially the different sounds of a MIDI instrument—they are preset sound Objects equivalent to the “patches,” “presets,” or “voices” that you find on other synths. About Program Mode Program Mode is the default Mode of the SP5—the SP5 starts up in this Mode.

  • Page 45: Selecting Programs

    Program Mode Selecting Programs Selecting Programs When you are in Program Mode, there a few ways to select Programs. •  By Category—press one of these buttons to select Programs by instrument type or use the Alpha Wheel and Value buttons to move through the categories. • ...

  • Page 46: Pop Up Messages

    Program Mode Selecting Programs Prog Xpose:0 Ch:1 1 Pro Pi ano Pop Up Messages Some actions cause the display to show pop up messages. After a short time the display returns to show the current Program. Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons Use the Alpha Wheel or the Value buttons, below the display, to change the current Program—turning the Alpha Wheel counter-clockwise or pressing the Previous button will select the previous Program and turning the Alpha Wheel clockwise or pressing the Next...

  • Page 47: Category Buttons

    Program Mode Selecting Programs Category Buttons The Category buttons are on the right side of the front panel. Twenty of the 24 buttons in this section allow you to select Programs by instrument type simply by pressing a button. The remaining four buttons allow you to view Programs as a list or select them by their ID number.

  • Page 48: Choosing Favorites

    Program Mode Transposition Choosing Favorites You can choose a favorite (or new default) Program within each Category. The Program you choose will be recalled each time you press that Category button even after power cycles. While in Program Mode, select a Category button. Use the Alpha Wheel or the Value buttons to select the Program you want as a favorite for that Category.

  • Page 49: Real Time Virtual Parameters

    Program Mode Real Time Virtual Parameters The maximum transposition value is +/–36. If the Octave button is active and the current transposition value is greater than +24, pressing the Transpose + button will not increase the value as it would be out of range. If the Octave button is active and the current transposition value is less than –24, pressing the Transpose –...

  • Page 50: Split Key

    Program Mode The Split Function When you create a Split in a Program, you are in fact creating a Setup (see Setup Mode on page  7-1 for more information on Setups). As previously described, Setups are configurations of four Zones, each of which may have its own Program and controller assignments. Once you’ve created a Split in a Program, creating another Split will activate another Zone within what is now a Setup.

  • Page 51: Split Transposition

    Program Mode The Layer Function Split Transposition This parameter determines the transposition of the Secondary Voice relative to that of the Primary Voice—it can be set to -24, -12, 0, 12, and 24. By default, Split Transposition is set to 0. Note that if the Primary Voice is transposed, then the Secondary Voice will be transposed by the same amount in addition to being transposed by the amount set for the Split Transposition.

  • Page 52: Layer Program

    Program Mode Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel When using the Layer Function, the Keypad button is active for the Layer Volume and Layer Transposition parameters. For these parameters, you can enter a new value using the alphanumeric data entry buttons. Layer Program This parameter determines the Program for the Secondary Voice—the current Program is the Program for the Primary Voice.

  • Page 53: Panic

    Program Mode Panic If a MIDI Channel is disabled, the Program name is shown with parenthesis. MIDI Channels are enabled/disabled in Global Mode, see Channel Enable (ChanEn) on page 9-4. Prog Xpose:0 Ch:1 1( Pro Pi ano) Panic Pressing the Keypad and Enter category buttons simultaneously deactivates all sounding notes and control messages and sends an “All Notes Off ”...

  • Page 54: Changing Id Numbers

    Program Mode User Programs In the Save Dialog, there are two parameters available which allow you to specify the ID number and rename the Program. Use the first parameter to change the ID number and the second to rename the Program. While the Save button LED is blinking, press one of the Chan / Param buttons to switch between the two parameters.

  • Page 55: Deleting User Programs

    Program Mode User Programs Deleting User Programs To delete a User Program, select the Program and press the Keypad Category button. After you press the Keypad button, press the Delete button. The Delete button’s LED lights and begins to blink. The display shows the following message. Del ete Program 1024 My Program ? Press the Next button to delete the Program or any other button to cancel.

  • Page 56: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode About Setup Mode Chapter 7 Setup Mode This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Setup Mode. Setups are configurations of four Zones (explained below in About Zones), each of which may have its own Program, controller assignments, and MIDI transmit channel. About Setup Mode To enter Setup Mode from another Mode, press the Setup Mode button.

  • Page 57: Selecting Setups

    Setup Mode Selecting Setups Selecting Setups When you are in Setup Mode, there a few ways to select Setups. •  All button—press the All button and use the Alpha Wheel or Value buttons to scroll through the available Setups (including User Setups). • ...

  • Page 58: Value Jump Buttons

    Setup Mode Selecting Setups Value Jump Buttons Pressing the Next and Previous buttons simultaneously value jumps the current Setup to the next Setup in intervals of eight (Value Jump = current Setup + eight). Using the Category Buttons When you enter Setup Mode, either the All or User Category button is active. Use the Alpha Wheel or the Value buttons, to scroll through the list of Setups.

  • Page 59: Choosing Favorite Setups

    Setup Mode About Zones Choosing Favorite Setups You can choose a favorite Setup and save it to one of the twenty instrument Category buttons. Use the Alpha Wheel or the Value buttons to select the Setup you want as a favorite. To save it, press and hold the Category button.

  • Page 60: The Split Function

    Setup Mode The Split Function If the Octave button is active, pressing the Transpose + or Transpose – buttons will transpose the current Setup by octaves (+/– 12 semitones). The Octave button’s LED is lit when the button is active and remains lit until you press the button again to disable it. The maximum transposition value is +/–36.

  • Page 61: Split Program

    Setup Mode The Layer Function There are four parameters (described below) that determine the behavior of the Split. You can view these parameters by scrolling through them using the Chan / Param buttons. To edit them, use the Alpha Wheel or Value buttons. The Split Function will initially have the last used Split Program, Split Volume, Split Key, and Split Transposition, or defaults for these if this is the first time since power-up.

  • Page 62: Layer Program

    Setup Mode The Layer Function The Layer Function Pressing the Layer button while in Setup Mode performs the Layer Function. The Layer Function allows you to layer Programs and Setups such that more than one sound can be produced by striking one key. When you create a Layer in a Setup, you are in fact activating a Zone within the current Setup.

  • Page 63: Layer Volume

    Setup Mode User Setups Layer Volume This parameter determines the relative volumes of the Secondary and Primary Voices—it can be set to any number between -127 and 127. By default, the Layer Volume is set to 0, which results in both Voices having the same volume. When set to a positive number, the volume for the Secondary Voice is increased while the volume for the Primary Layer is decreased—doing the opposite has the opposite effect on the relative volumes of the Layers.

  • Page 64: Changing Id Numbers

    Setup Mode User Setups In the Save Dialog, there are two parameters available which allow you to specify the ID number and rename the Setup. Use the first parameter to change the ID number and the second to rename the Setup. While the Save button’s LED is blinking, press one of the Chan / Param buttons to switch between the two parameters.

  • Page 65: Deleting User Setups

    Setup Mode User Setups Deleting User Setups To delete a User Setup, select the Setup and press the Keypad Category button. After you press the Keypad button, press the Delete button. The Delete button’s LED lights and begins to blink. The display shows the following message. Del ete Setup 1024 New Setup ? Press the Next button to delete the Setup or any other button to cancel.

  • Page 66: Edit Setup Mode

    Edit Setup Mode About Edit Setup Mode Chapter 8 Edit Setup Mode This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Edit Setup Mode. About Edit Setup Mode NOTE: Before you read this chapter, be sure to read Setup Mode on page 7-1 for a full description of Setups.

  • Page 67: The Parameters List

    Edit Setup Mode The Parameters List The Parameters List A Setup has 89 Zone-specific parameters for each of the four Zones, and three common parameters—altogether, there are multiple parameters whose configurations determine the behavior of the Setup. As you scroll through the list of parameters using the Chan / Param ̂...
  • Page 68 Edit Setup Mode The Parameters List List Parameter Range of Values Default Value Slider 8 Entry Value 0 to 127 (none) Slider 8 Exit Value 0 to 127 (none) Slider 9 Destination Setup Destination Controller List (none) Slider 9 Entry Value 0 to 127 (none) Slider 9 Exit Value...

  • Page 69: Selecting Parameters

    Edit Setup Mode Selecting Parameters Selecting Parameters The Display In Edit Setup Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, Zone number and the current parameter number as well as the total the number of available parameters. The bottom line of the display shows the current parameter and value.

  • Page 70: Alphanumeric Entry

    Edit Setup Mode Selecting Parameters Alphanumeric Entry You can use the Keypad button to directly enter a Setup ID number. Press the Keypad button and enter the ID number using the alphanumeric data entry buttons, then press the Enter button to confirm it. The Keypad button’s LED is lit when the button is active and remains lit until you press the button again to disable it.

  • Page 71: Setup Zone Buttons

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Setup Zone Buttons To edit the currently selected parameter, simply use the Next and Previous Value buttons below the display. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will jump to a different value depending on the parameter—the jump value is mentioned in each of the parameter descriptions below.

  • Page 72: Destination

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Destination The Destination parameter determines whether MIDI data generated by the currently selected Zone is sent to the SP5 sound engine, through the MIDI OUT port, or both. You can set this parameter to any of the three destinations for this parameter: NOTE: In the table below, MIDI OUT applies to both the 5-pin MIDI OUT and the USB ports.

  • Page 73: Differing Program Numbers

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Differing Program Numbers If the Programs on your connected sound module are organized by MIDI Bank with each Program number being between 0 and 127, then use the following formula to determine what number to enter for the MIDI Program Change Function: [MIDI Bank number] * 128 + [program number] So for example, if you want to send a MIDI Program Change message for Program 83 in MIDI Bank 4, you would enter the number 595—this number is equal to 4 * 128 + 83.

  • Page 74: Differing Program Numbers

    MIDI controller numbers. Most have chosen 0, 32, or both. In the case of the Kurzweil K2600, it has its own unique controller number that it responds to. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to Ctl0/32.

  • Page 75: Aux Send Level

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Aux Send Level The Aux Send Level parameter determines the send level for the auxiliary effects of the currently selected Zone. You can select any level from Prog, 0 to 127. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 10.

  • Page 76: High Velocity

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters High Velocity The High Velocity parameter determines the highest velocity that a keystroke must have in order to trigger a note in the currently selected Zone. You can set this parameter to any velocity between 0 and 127. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 127.

  • Page 77: Continuous Controller Parameters

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Continuous Controller Parameters • Pressure • Mod Wheel • Sliders 1 through 15 • CC Pedal Destination The Destination parameter determines the Controller Destination for the currently selected controller in the currently selected Zone. You can select from the following destinations: Controller Controller Description...
  • Page 78 Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Controller Controller Description Number Destination 29–31 MIDI 29–31 MIDI Controllers 29–31 MIDI Bank MIDI Bank change message 33–63 MIDI 33–63 MIDI Controllers 33–63 Sustain Default destination for Sustain Pedal MIDI 65 Sostenut Default destination for Sostenuto Pedal (Sustains notes that are currently down, but not notes played subsequently.) Soft Lowers the volume by a preset amount and may soften the timbre as well.

  • Page 79: Entry Value

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Controller Controller Description Number Destination SetupInc Setup Increment—increments current Setup number. SetupDec Setup Decrement—increments current Setup number. SetpGoto Go to Setup—selects Setup. TransUp Transpose Up (ST) TransDown Transpose Down (ST) Entry Value The Entry Value parameter determines the value of the continuous controller that is sent as a MIDI message when the current Setup is loaded.

  • Page 80: Destination

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Toggled A toggled switch is one that maintains its state after it is pressed. So, if the switch is currently in the “off ” state, pressing it once will put it in the “on” state. Pressing it again will put it back in the “off ” state. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to Toggled.

  • Page 81: About Auxiliary Effects

    Edit Setup Mode About Auxiliary Effects About Auxiliary Effects Programs and Setups both have an auxiliary effect. An auxiliary effect is an effect that is not in the direct path of the sound, but rather, it “receives” the sound, and then outputs effect- altered sound, which is mixed back with the original sound.

  • Page 82: Kb3 Channel

    Edit Setup Mode Saving User Setups KB3 Channel In the event there are more than one KB3 Programs specified in a Setup, this parameter specifies which MIDI Channel has priority to load a KB3 Program. You can set this parameter to a value between 1 and 16. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to the channel in Zone 1.

  • Page 83: Naming A User Setup

    Edit Setup Mode Saving User Setups Naming a User Setup To rename the Setup, first press one of the Chan / Param buttons to change the parameter. You should see the following in the display: Rename Setup as: 2/2 New Setup The bottom line of the display shows the current Setup name.

  • Page 84: Global Mode

    Global Mode Chapter 9 Global Mode This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Global Mode. Global Mode gives you access to the global parameters of the SP5—that is, it allows you to edit the master settings of the unit. It also allows you to restore factory defaults on the unit by performing a Hard Reset.

  • Page 85: Selecting And Editing Parameters

    Global Mode Selecting and Editing Parameters Selecting and Editing Parameters To scroll through the parameters (and dialogs) of Global Mode, use the Chan / Param buttons. Parameter or Dialog Range of Values Default Value Tuning -100 to 100 Cents 0 Cents Velocity Map Linear, Light 1, Light 2, Light 3, Linear...

  • Page 86: The Global Parameters

    Global Mode The Global Parameters The Global Parameters The following are the global parameters of the SP5. The settings of these parameters are in effect regardless of what Program or Setup you have currently selected. Tuning The Tuning parameter allows you to fine-tune the unit in cents—one cent is one hundredth of a semitone (100 cents comprise a semitone).

  • Page 87: Pressure Map (Pressmap)

    Global Mode The Global Parameters Easy Touch This Velocity Map is similar to the Light Maps and make high MIDI velocities easier to produce. But, it allows more sensitive control over producing high MIDI velocities by not boosting the MIDI velocity for fast strike velocities as much as it does for medium strike velocities.

  • Page 88: Destination (Dest)

    Global Mode The Global Parameters Destination (Dest) The Destination parameter determines the destination of MIDI data generated by striking keys or activating controllers. This data can be sent to the SP5 sound engine, through the MIDI out ports, or both. You can set this parameter to any of the three destinations for this parameter: NOTE: In the table below, MIDI OUT applies to both the five pin MIDI OUT and the USB ports.

  • Page 89: Program Change (Progchg)

    Global Mode The Global Parameters Program Change (ProgChg) The Program Change (ProgChg) parameter determines whether or not entry MIDI Program Change messages are sent for Setups. You can set this parameter to either On or Off. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to On. Note that when you perform a MIDI Program Change through MIDI Program Change Mode, the setting of the Global Program Change parameter (as well as the setting of the Global Destination parameter) is ignored.

  • Page 90: Sysex Id

    Global Mode The Global Parameters Sysex ID The SysEx ID parameter determines the ID number for the unit if you are using more than one device with the same MIDI manufacturer ID number. You can set this parameter to any number from 0 to 127.

  • Page 91: The Load (Overwrite)? Dialog

    Global Mode The Global Parameters Press the Next button–the display will show the message ? and the SP5 will appear as a removable disk/drive on your computer. Press the Next button again to save the files to the SP5 removable disk/drive. The display briefly flashes a Saving... message then shows the message .

  • Page 92: The Load (Fill)? Dialog

    Global Mode The Global Parameters The Load (Fill)? Dialog NOTE: If the SP5 is currently connected to your computer as a MIDI controller, eject or Safely Remove it before continuing. Selecting the Load (Fill) Dialog will disconnect any MIDI device connected via USB. dialog allows you to load a file containing previously saved User Programs and User Setups from a computer connected to the unit via USB.
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  • Page 94: System Mode

    System Mode Chapter 10 System Mode CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN SYSTEM MODE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THIS ENTIRE CHAPTER. This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the functions of System Mode. System Mode allows you manage and upgrade the OS software of your SP5 as well as perform diagnostic tests of the instrument’s various internal systems and processes.

  • Page 95: System Mode Buttons

    Object files are combined in one file (.KUF). Update 1. Obtain the Update file from the Kurzweil website or another reliable source and save it in a known folder or directory on your computer. 2. Connect the SP5 (powered off) to your computer with a USB cable.

  • Page 96: Restore

    These operations are mostly used at the factory and service centers by engineers for troubleshooting hardware problems. But, in some cases you might be required to run these diagnostics for troubleshooting and diagnosing symptoms. In these cases, following the direction of an authorized Kurzweil technician. 10-3...

  • Page 97: System Reset

    System Mode System Reset System Reset CAUTION: THIS OPERATION ERASES ALL USER OBJECTS. If you’ve made many complex updates to your Objects, and have saved a number of files to your computer, you might want to restore the instrument to its default state. This is especially helpful if you’re having problems getting Programs or Setups to work properly, or think there may be some kind of underlying hardware problem.

  • Page 98: Tutorials

    Tutorials Creating a Setup from a Program Chapter 11 Tutorials This chapter contains tutorials on editing Objects. By going through them step-by-step, you will better understand the process of the editing Setups. Additionally, this chapter will point you in the right direction for descriptions on performing certain technical tasks. Creating a Setup from a Program These tutorials will help you create a two-Zone Setup (as either a Split or a Layer) from a Program.
  • Page 99 Tutorials Creating a Setup from a Program To create this Split Setup follow these steps. Be careful not to exit any of the Split parameter pages before the Split Setup is complete. If you do, exit Program Mode and enter it again and then start from step 1: 1.
  • Page 100 Tutorials Creating a Setup from a Program 81 Classic Comp 104 Rockin’ Lead MW 3. Let’s now change the Split Volume. Recall that the Split Volume determines the relative volumes of the two Voices: positive values increase the volume of the Secondary Voice and decrease the volume of the Primary Voice.

  • Page 101: Creating A Layer Setup From A Program

    Tutorials Creating a Setup from a Program can also directly enter the new parameter value, using the Keypad category button and the alphanumeric data entry buttons, see the Note on page 11-2.) For our example, since we want our synth to be one octave lower than normal, let’s set this parameter to -12.
  • Page 102 Tutorials Creating a Setup from a Program 2. Press the Layer Function button. This creates a Setup with two active Zones with the same keyboard regions—i.e., overlapping keyboard regions. In this case, Program 125 Real Vibes as the Primary Voice. The Secondary Voice will be the last used Layer Program or the default Program (ID number 634 Add a Pad 2) if this is the first time your using the Layer Function since power-up.

  • Page 103: Creating A Layer Setup With Velocity-Dependent Zones

    Tutorials Creating a Layer Setup with Velocity-dependent Zones 6. Let’s now change the Layer Transposition. Recall that the Layer Transposition determines the transposition of the Secondary Voice relative to that of the Primary Voice. It can be set to -24, -12, 0, 12, and 24. First, use the Chan / Param buttons to select the Layer Transposition parameter.

  • Page 104: Controlling Multiple Modules With A Single Setup

    For our example, we’ll refer to the vibes as the Primary Voice and the flute as the Secondary Voice. The following figure illustrates this scenario: Module 3 Module 4 Module 1 Module 2 MIDI Thru MIDI In MIDI Thru MIDI In MIDI Thru MIDI In MIDI In MIDI Out SP5-8 11-7...
  • Page 105 Tutorials Controlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup Note that the SP5 is being used as the MIDI controller for all four of the modules. To be able to control each of the four modules individually, we need to create a Setup with four non-overlapping Zones, each of which will control a particular module.
  • Page 106 Tutorials Controlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup Parameter for Each Zone Value Destination MIDI Bank Mode Ctl0/32* Zone Status Active* Entry Program Change Transpose Entry Pan Entry Volume 127* Low Velocity High Velocity 127* Bend Range Down 12 ST* Rend Range Up 2 ST* Since we will not be using local sound, the settings for the following parameters are...
  • Page 107 Tutorials Controlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup 4. Let’s now set the following Zone-specific parameters thusly (note that “Unassigned Number” means a MIDI controller number that is unassigned on the target Module): Zone 1 Zone 2 Parameter Value Parameter Value Channel Channel...

  • Page 108: Other Tutorials

    Tutorials Other Tutorials 7. At this point, you can change the location and the name of the new Setup, see Saving  User Setups on page 8-17. 8. Press the Save button to save the new setup. Pressing a Mode or Function button while the Save button is blinking will cancel the save operation. 9.
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  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Maintenance Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Maintenance Aside from normal care in handling and use, your SP5 requires no regular maintenance. Clean with a soft cloth dampened with water. Never use abrasives or solvents as they may damage the unit’s paint, markings, info strip and display lens. There are no batteries inside to replace—ever.

  • Page 111: Powers Up, Display Is Blank

    Troubleshooting Common Problems The power adapter ratings does Obtain a compatible power adapter. not match the required ratings for the SP5. The power adapter specifications are: 15V DC, 1.0 amp,  center pin positive, 5.5mm OD, 2.5mm ID coax type plug. The wall outlet, power strip, or Use a different wall outlet, power strip, or extension cord is defective or extension cord.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Common Problems If there is no sound from your SP5, check if one of the following might be the issue: The volume slider is turned down. Slowly push the volume slider up. Headphones or an audio cable is Unplug the headphones or cable from the plugged into one of the Headphones Headphones jack.

  • Page 113: Midi Problems

    Troubleshooting MIDI Problems The input to the audio system is set Set the volume of the audio or mixer to the for low impedance instead of high lowest level, change the impedance setting, impedance. and then slowly turn up the volume of the audio system or mixer.

  • Page 114: Pedal Problems

    Troubleshooting Pedal Problems Pedal Problems Before you consult this section, be sure to read Connecting Pedals on page 2-5. Switch Pedal Problems If you are having problems with connecting or using a switch pedal, check if one of the following might be the issue: •...

  • Page 115: If None Of The Above

    Setup parameters. If you want to be sure that all of the factory defaults are in place, see Restoring Factory Defaults on page 12-6. Also be sure to check out Kurzweil’s website for additional SP5 information that may have been published since this manual was written: www.kurzweil.com.

  • Page 116: Diagnostics

    These operations are mostly used at the factory and service centers by engineers for troubleshooting hardware problems. But, in some cases you might be required to run these diagnostics for troubleshooting and diagnosing symptoms. In these cases, follow the direction of an authorized Kurzweil technician. 12-7...
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting If None of the Above... 12-8...

  • Page 118: Midi Implementation

    MIDI Implementation Appendix A MIDI Implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Basic Channel Memorized Changed 1–16 1–16 Default Use Multi-track mode (see FX Select (FXSel) on page 9-4) for Mode Messages Mode 3 Mode 3 multitimbral applications Altered 0–127 Note Number True Voice 0–127 0–127...

  • Page 120: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications Appendix B Physical Specifications Keyboard: 88-key, fully-weighted graded hammer-action with velocity and pressure (After Touch) sensitive adjustable keys Display: 2x20 character LCD w/ front-panel contrast adjust Polyphony: 64 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel) Quick Split/Layer: Easy access with adjustable relative volume Factory Presets:...
  • Page 121 Physical Specifications...

  • Page 122: Index

    Index Index Deleting User Programs 6-12 Deleting User Setups 7-10, 8-18 Demo Function 3-11, 5-6 Destination MIDI 8-7, 9-5 Diagnostics 10-3 Activating Zones 8-9 Dialogs Alphanumeric entry 3-7 Hard Reset? 9-7 Alpha Wheel 3-7, 8-4 Load All? 9-8 Audio cables 2-4, 12-2 Save All? 9-7 Audio jacks 2-3 Display 3-6...
  • Page 123 Index Global Mode 5-3 Global Parameters 9-2 Objects 4-1 Deleting all 9-7 Loading 9-8 Hard Reset 9-7 Organization 3-7 Headphones 2-3 Saving 9-7 Octave Button 6-5, 7-5 ID numbers Controller destinations 8-12 Panic Intuitive Entry 3-12, 8-5 Double button press 3-12 Pedal Continuous (control) 1-2, 2-3, 2-6, 12-5 Switch 1-2, 2-6, 12-5...
  • Page 124 Index Sliders 3-3 Software Restore 10-3 Update 10-2 Sostenuto 2-5, 8-12 Specifications A-3 Split Function 4-1, 5-4, 6-6, 7-5 Sustain 2-3, 2-5, 8-12 Sw Button Parameters 8-14 Switch pedal 2-5, 2-6, 12-5 Sysex ID 9-7 System Mode 5-3, 10-1 Transpose 6-5 Buttons 3-5, 7-4 Reset Transposition 3-10 Zones 8-10...
  • Page 125 Index...
  • Page 126 ©2012 Young Chang Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Kurzweil ® is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Kurzweil ®, Young Chang®, V. A. S. T. ®, and SP5-8™ are trademarks of Young Chang Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective companies.

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