Changing The Octave; Selecting A Temperament - Korg SP-500 Owner's Manual

Changing the octave

1
Press the [FUNCTION] switch
2
Change the desired "Octave"
setting
Press the " " or " " of the "Octave" cell
to change the setting.
The range is –2, –1, 0, +1, +2 octaves.
Upp1: The first sound when [LAYER] or
[SPLIT] are on, or the keyboard when
[LAYER] or [SPLIT] are off
Upp2: The sound layered on Upp1 when
[LAYER] is on
Low: The sound to the left of the split
point when [SPLIT] is on
When the power is turned off, Upp1 will be
set to "0," Upp2 to "–1," and Low to "+1."
To return to the previous display
If you press the [EXIT] switch or the
[FUNCTION] switch, the [FUNCTION]
switch indicator will go dark, and you
will return to the previous LCD screen.
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2. Selecting a temperament

Numerous classical pieces were composed using
older temperaments that are slightly different than the
equal temperament (tuning) commonly used today.
In order to re-create the authentic resonances of
such pieces, you can select and use classical tem-
peraments such as Kirnberger or Werckmeister.
You can also select ethnic scales used in Arabian or
Indonesian music.
Temperament
name
Equal Temp Equal temperament
The conventional temperament most widely
used for keyboard instruments today. Since
semitone steps are arranged at equal inter-
vals, the same scale can be played in any key.
Equal Temp2 Equal temperament (random)
This adds a slight degree of randomness to
the equal tempered pitches. It is suitable for
simulating acoustic instruments whose pitch
tends to be naturally unstable.
Pure Major Temperament
In this temperament, the principal major
chords in the key specified by the "Key" cell
will be completely harmonious.
Pure Minor Just intonation, major scale
The principal major chords of the scale speci-
fied in the "Key" cell will be acoustically perfect
in this temperament.
Arabic Arabic (1/4)
This is a quarter tone scale used in Arabic
music. For Rast-C/Bayati-D, use C. For Rast-
D/Bayati-E, use D. For Rast-F/Bayati-G use F.
For Rast-G/Bayati-A use G. For Rast-Bb/
Bayati-C, use A#.
Pythagorean Pythagorean
This temperament is based on ancient Greek
musical theories, and is effective for playing
melodies.
Werkmeister Werkmeister
This is a temperament that was used in the
Baroque period, and is similar to equal tem-
perament.
Kirnberger Kirnberger
This18th century temperament is used mainly
for harpsichords.
Slendro Slendro
This is an Indonesian Gamelan scale that
divides the octave into five notes. When the
key is C, use the C, D, F, G, and A notes.
Pelog Pelog
This is an Indonesian Gamelan scale that
divides the octave into seven notes. When the
key is C, use the C, D, E, F, G, A, and B notes.
User 1–4 User scale
In addition, you can make assignable pedal
settings for the "Quarter Tone" scale that is
used in middle-eastern music. ( p.66)
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