Tune; Pedal Resonance; Metronome - Kurzweil KA-90 Owner's Manual

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Tune

The overall tuning of the instrument can be shifted up or down by a
maximum of 100 cents in 1-cent increments (100 cents = 1 semitone).
Operation：
1. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button, then press the key marked
TUNE +/- to set the tune value. The nixie tube currently displays
tune value.
2. Press the [TUNE +] and [TUNE -] keys simultaneously to recover
default tune value: "00".
Parameters
Tune +
Tune -

Pedal Resonance

Pedal resonance, is a function to simulate the reverberation of notes
when pressing the sustain pedal on an actual grand piano. With pedal
resonance, it reproduces the rich harmonics and unique sound
characteristics of an actual grand piano when using the sustain pedal.
1.
Press and hold the [SHIFT] button, then press the
[PEDAL RESONANCE] key to turn this function on.
2.
The default setting of pedal resonance is: "off", please turn it on if
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necessary.
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Note:
1. The chorus function is automatically turned off when you set
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PEDAL RESONANCE on.
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2. It may cause a slight sound paused or noise if you switch pedal
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resonance on/ off while you are performing. This is normal
phenomenon to shift function between on and off.
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Metronome

The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the
piano at a consistent tempo.
1.
Turn the metronome on/ off
Press the [METRONOME] button to turn metronome function on or
off. When metronome is in use, the LED indicator of [START/ STOP]
keeps flashing with current tempo. Red light represents downbeat,
and green light represents upbeat. The tempo of the metronome
can be freely adjusted. Please refer to "TEMPO" setting for details.
2.
Change the metronome time signature
Press and hold the [SHIFT] button, then press the key marked
METRONOME +/- to set time signature. The nixie tube currently
displays the number of beat type, such as:"4". There are 9 time
signatures can be set: 0, 2-9.
3.
Select metronome sound
Press and hold the [SHIFT] button, then press the key marked
VOCAL to change metronome sound: normal sound and human
voice.
Note:
The metronome function is invalid in SONG mode.
Description
Increase entire keyboard pitch in 1 step.
Decrease entire keyboard pitch in 1 step.
Advanced Use
TUNE
PEDAL
RESONANCE
METRONOME
VOCAL
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