Temperament; Temperament Key; Phones/Speaker Settings - Kawai ES120 Owner's Manual

Temperament

▋ Temperament types
Type
Equal Temperament
(Equal)
Pure Temperament
(Pure Major)
Pure Temperament
(Pure Minor)
Pythagorean Temperament
(Pythagorean)
Meantone Temperament
(Meantone)
Werckmeister Temperament
(Werckmeister)
Kirnberger Temperament
(Kirnberger)
▋ Temperament settings
Press and hold a [TRANSPOSE] button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Temperament type.

Temperament Key

▋ Selecting the Temperament Key
Press and hold a [TRANSPOSE] button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Temperament Key.
The Temperament Key can be specified in the range from C to B.
P35 Operation Guide

Phones/Speaker Settings

▋ Phones/Speaker Settings types
Type
Spatial Headphone Sound
Phones Type
Low Volume Balance
Speaker EQ
Speaker On/Off
Description
The most common tuning system for modern pianos. This allows consistent harmonies
regardless of modulations and transpositions.
The tuning system that eliminated impurity from the most important third and fifth
intervals. Therefore, third and fifth sound pure; however, other intervals may sound
impure.
Use this system by specifying the tonic of the piece to be played.
The tuning system that eliminated impurity from most of fifth intervals. Although
chords sound impure due to the impurity in third intervals, the system brings out the
character of melodies.
The tuning system that incorporated slight impurity in fifth intervals in order to elim-
inate impurity from the most important major third intervals. This system was com-
monly used for early keyboard music.
This tuning system makes keys with fewer key signatures sound closer to the Mean-
tone Temperament which produces chords purer, and keys with more key signatures
sound closer to the Pythagorean Temperament which brings out the character of mel-
odies. This reflects the "character of keys" intended by the classical composers.
Description
This setting is a feature that enhances the depth and realism of the
acoustic piano sound through earphones or headphones. This feature
also reduces auditory discomfort and fatigue when using headphones
or earphones for extended periods of time.
This setting optimises the sound of the instrument when listening
through different types of headphones or earphones.
This setting enhances pianissimo touches, allowing the piano to be
played more naturally when the [MASTER VOLUME] slider is set to a low
level.
This setting optimizes the sound quality of the speaker system accord-
ing to the position of the instrument.
This setting turns the internal speakers on and off. This setting may be
useful when the internal speakers are no longer required, because the
instrument is connected to an external speaker or amplifier system via
the [LINE OUT] jacks.
Adjustments & Settings
Key
C6
D6
E6
F6
G6
A6
B6
Default setting Page
Normal P24
Normal P24
3 P24
Normal P24
On P25
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