Hammer Delay - Kawai ES920 Owner's Manual

Virtual Technician Virtual Technician
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Hammer Delay

When playing pianissimo passages using an acoustic piano, there may be a perceived delay between a key being
pressed and the hammer striking the strings.
If desired, the ES920 digital piano can recreate this delay, with the Hammer Delay setting allowing the delay length
to be adjusted.
While the default value of "Off" is intended to replicate a well-regulated concert grand piano, with an immediate
connection between the keyboard and hammers, some players may find it desirable to introduce a minor delay, in
order to mimic different types of piano or instruments with a slightly worn keyboard action.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.
 Adjusting the Hammer Delay value
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 87):
Press the or MENU buttons to select the Hammer Delay
setting.
Press the or VALUE buttons to adjust the value of the
Hammer Delay setting.
* The Hammer Delay value can be adjusted within the range of Off,
1~10, with higher values resulting in an increased delay.
Press the EXIT button to exit the Hammer Delay setting and
return to the main settings menu.
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