Using The Pitch Bend Wheel; Changing The Pitch In Semitone Steps (Transpose; Fine Tuning A Pitch (Tuning - Casio CDP-S350 User Manual

Using the Pitch Bend Wheel

You can use the pitch bend wheel to slide the pitch of notes
smoothly upwards and downwards. This capability makes it
possible to reproduce saxophone and electric guitar choking
effects.
1.
While playing a note on the
keyboard, rotate the cq PITCH
BEND wheel on the left of the
keyboard upwards or
downwards.
The amount the note bends depends on
how much you rotate the pitch bend
wheel.
• Do not touch the wheel as you turn on
the keyboard.
• You also can configure pitch bend wheel operation by
specifying the amount of pitch change at maximum rotation
in either direction. See function number
the "Function Setting Item
Changing the Pitch in Semitone
Steps (Transpose)
The transpose feature lets you raise or lower the overall pitch
of the Digital Piano in semitone steps.
You can use this feature to raise or lower the keyboard key
and to play a piece in a key that is more comfortable for you,
or to adjust to a key that better matches a vocalist, etc.
1.
Press bp FUNCTION, and then use the bo dial
to display the "Trans." setting name.
T r a n s .
2.
Press bp ENTER.
This displays the NUM indicator.
3.
Use the bo dial to change the setting.
• You can change the pitch of the keyboard within the
range of –12 to 0 to +12 semitones.
4.
Press bp ENTER to apply the displayed
setting.
This causes the NUM indicator to disappear.
5.
To exit the setting screen, press bq TONE.
10 (Bend Rng) in
List" (page EN-46).

Fine Tuning a Pitch (Tuning)

Use the tuning feature when you need to adjust the pitch
slightly to play along with another musical instrument. Also,
some artists perform their music with slightly altered tuning.
• The tuning feature specifies the frequency of the A4 note.
You can set a frequency within the range of 415.5 to
465.9 Hz. The initial default setting is 440.0 Hz.
• You can change the frequency in 0.1 Hz steps.
1.
Press bp FUNCTION and then use the bo dial
to display "Tune".
T u n e
2.
Press bp ENTER.
This displays the NUM indicator.
3.
Use the bo dial to adjust tuning.
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4.
Press bp ENTER to apply your setting.
This causes the NUM indicator to disappear.
5.
To exit the setting screen, press bq TONE.
Controlling Sounds
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