Key-Off Effect; Fall-Back Noise; Stretch Tuning - Kawai CA17W Owner's Manual

Virtual Technician Settings
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Key-off Effect

When playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played with
force and released quickly, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the damper touching the strings
immediately before the vibrations are stopped.
In addition, the speed at which keys are lifted will also affect the character of the sound. For example, when
lifting the keys quickly (e.g. staccato playing) the 'release' portion of the sound will be noticeably shorter
than when lifting the keys slowly (e.g. legato playing).
The CA17 digital piano reproduces both characteristics, with the Key-off Effect setting allowing the volume
of the key-off sound to be changed, and the key-off release speed detection to be turned on or off.
* This setting will affect acoustic piano and Classic E.Piano sounds.
 Changing the Key-off Effect value
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the "Key-off Effect" key, and finally press the key assigned to the desired value.
The Key-off Effect value is changed within the range of Off, 1 - 3, with higher values resulting in a louder effect.
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Fall-back Noise

When playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboard action returning
(i.e. 'falling back') to the neutral position after a key is released.
The CA17 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Fall-back Noise setting allowing the volume of this
sound to be changed.
* This setting will affect acoustic piano and harpsichord sounds.
 Changing the Fall-back Noise value
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the "Fall-back Noise" key, and finally press the key assigned to the desired value.
The Fall-back Noise value is changed within the range of Off, 1 - 3, with higher values resulting in a louder effect.
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Stretch Tuning

Stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method in which the tuning for the lower notes is slightly lower and
the tuning for the higher notes is slightly higher than the settings made in the Equal temperament.
* This setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.
 Changing the Stretch Tuning on/off
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the "Stretch Tuning" key, and finally press the key assigned off or 1(on).
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(Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
(Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
(Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)