Topboard Simulation - Kawai CN39 Owner's Manual

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Topboard Simulation

When playing an acoustic grand piano, the position of the instrument's topboard (lid) affects both the volume and
'openness' of the tone produced. A fully open topboard allows sound waves to reflect off the polished lid surface
and project into the room, while a closed lid has the opposite effect, resulting in a darker, more opaque tone.
The CN39 digital piano simulates these characteristics, with four different topboard positions.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.
 Topboard positions
Topboard position Description
Open 3 Simulates the character of a fully open topboard, with maximum sound projection.
(default)
Open 2 Simulates the character of a half open topboard, with reduced sound projection.
Open 1 Simulates the character of a partially open topboard, with limited sound projection.
Closed Simulates the character of a closed topboard, with minimum sound projection.
1. Selecting the Topboard setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Topboard setting.
2. Changing the Topboard position
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different
Topboard types.
* To reset the Topboard setting to the default position, press the
 and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Topboard setting will remain until the
power is turned off.
* Preferred Topboard settings can be stored to the sound's memory,
or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please refer to pages
84 and 35 for more information.
3. Exiting the Topboard setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Topboard
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.
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