Transpose; Octave; Piano Mode; Metronome - Kurzweil KP150 User Manual

Transpose

Transpose function allows the overall pitch of the instrument to be
transposed up or down by a maximum of one octave in semitone
increments.
1.
Holding down [SHIFT] button, and then press [TRANSPOSE] button
to enter transpose settings. LCD displays the current transpose: xxx
Transpos.
2.
When LCD displays the current transpose, use [+/YES]/ [-/NO] or data
dial to change transpose value. The max transposes is ±12
semitones.
3.
Press [+/YES] and [-/NO] simultaneously will set the transpose value
to its default setting: 000 Transpos.
Note:
1. If you want to play song in G key, you can set the transpose to -05
or 007, and then you can play the G scale using C scale keys.
2. Transpose setting is applied to all part of the music and keyboard.

Octave

Octave function determines the relative octave setting for the keyboard-
played voice R1, R2 and L.
1.
Press and hold the [SHIFT] button and then press the [OCTAVE]
button to select octave function menu. The LCD displays "xxx
Octave".
2.
When LCD displays the current octave, use [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button
or data dial to change octave value, adjustable range is: -1~ +1.
3.
Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore
default setting: 000.
Note:
1. Some voices have a pitch limit which highest and lowest notes do not
sound.
2. You can individually set the octave value of master voice, dual voice
and lower voice. For example, in dual mode, allow the pitch of the
keyboard to be shifted down or up in octave steps.

Piano mode

This function is to set the voice of the whole keyboard to piano instantly.
1.
Press [PIANO] button can enter or exit piano mode.
2.
In piano mode, the accompaniment control is the same to other mode.
The accompaniment only plays the rhythm part.
Note:
In piano mode, the A.B.C. is automatically turned off.

Metronome

The metronome provides a click sound, giving you an accurate tempo
guide when you practice, or letting you hear and check how a specific
tempo sounds.
1.
Press [METRONOME] button to start the metronome.
2.
To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again.
(The metronome type can be set in the function menu.)
Note:
1. The metronome and style can be started at the same time. If you
start the metronome after the style stop playing, the beat type will be
changed as metronome setting; if you start the metronome while the
style is playing, the beat type will be changed as style setting.
2. You can record your performance while playing back the metronome.
However, the metronome sound is not recorded.
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