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Kurzweil SP7 Quick Start Manual

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This manual will give you a quick overview of the SP7.
Features of the SP7
● 2GB factory samples, 301 presets organized into 13 categories, featuring our German "D" 9 ft.
Concert Grand derived from the K2700. 21 effect algorithms are available to enhance the SP7's rich
sound, including reverb, BPM-synced delay, chorus, flange, compression, various distortion types,
rotary speaker, tremolo, wah-wah and eq.
● 88-note, fully-weighted hammer-action keyboard
● 480x 272 pixel, high-resolution 4.3" color LCD touch screen
● The most intuitive and convenient interface in Kurzweil's history.
● Full-color controller knobs and buttons enhance usability.
● The 2-in-2 out 24-bit/48 kHz audio interface with XLR-1/4" balanced combi inputs, easily
connects to your Mac/PC via USB. Mix with the various effects on the SP7 to create new sounds.
Loopback functionality further expands the production capabilities.
● 256 Voices of Polyphony
● 512 Factory Multi Sounds
● Line I/O: 2 XLR combo inputs 2 pairs of stereo L/R 1/4" unbalanced outputs (main, monitor)
● 1/4" stereo headphone output.
● 2 switch pedal inputs; supports a single half-damper pedal (1 switch/sustain pedal is included;
half-damper pedals sold separately) 1 continuous control pedal input (pedal sold separately)
● Product size and weight: 53.1." (1350mm) x 15.1" (384mm) x 5.8" (148mm) 27.55 lb (12.5Kg)
● Power: DC Adapter 15V, 2.5A

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  • Page 1 ● Full-color controller knobs and buttons enhance usability. ● The 2-in-2 out 24-bit/48 kHz audio interface with XLR-1/4″ balanced combi inputs, easily connects to your Mac/PC via USB. Mix with the various effects on the SP7 to create new sounds. Loopback functionality further expands the production capabilities.

  • Page 2: Software Update

    Setting Up the SP7 If your SP7 has been out in the cold during shipping, give it time to warm up to room temperature before powering it on, since condensation may have formed inside.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    The SP7 starts in Sound mode. To select a different sound, you can use the touch screen or use the alpha wheel to change the current sound. Narrow selections by pressing the instrument catego- ry buttons on the right. As you get familiar with the SP7, you can also employ the Favorite mode to store/recall personal favorites.
  • Page 4 Firmware Download Insert the SD card into the SP7 SD card slot (located on the rear panel). Press the [GLOBAL] button on the front panel to enter Global Mode. Select the Info tab on the left side of the LCD screen.

  • Page 5: Front Panel

    Touch Display The LCD display is the main user interface for the SP7. The status bar at the top of the screen displays informa- tion about the currently selected mode, transpose value, auto power on/off setting, and tempo. The title bar just below the status bar shows the ID and device name, the Search button and Menu button.
  • Page 6 The large dial-type wheel allows you to conveniently adjust parameters in detail. Decrease (-)/Increase (+) Buttons The Increase/Decrease buttons are used to change the selected onscreen parameter value In controlled, single increments. Mode Buttons The Mode buttons are used to navigate the SP7 four operating modes: FAVORITES, SOUND, AUDIO, and GLOBAL.

  • Page 7: Category Buttons

    GETTING STARTED GUIDE Front Panel Category Buttons The CATEGORY button section is an intuitive and convenient, multifunction LED color button grid. The primary use is to navigate the instrument's 13 sound categories. Additionally, in Favorites Mode, they can be used to quickly select between user-designated 'most used' sounds.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Audio Input Combo Jacks Use the AUDIO IN jacks to mix external audio sources with the sounds of the SP7, apply effects to external audio sources, or route external audio sources to a computer for recording or processing in a DAW. This is useful for playing along with backing tracks from a portable music player, computer, or other electronic instru- ments.
  • Page 9 Note: Switch pedals must be plugged in before powering on the SP7. Do not step on the switch pedals when powering on the SP7, as the state of the pedals is detected as part of the startup sequence. CC (Volume) Pedal Jack Use the CC (VOLUME) jack to connect a MIDI CC pedal (also known as a MIDI expression or volume pedal).

  • Page 10: Power Button

    SP7's MIDI OUT port to the MIDI IN port of the module you want to control. If you want to use an external MIDI controller or device to control the SP7, use a MIDI cable to connect the SP7's MIDI IN port to the MIDI OUT port of the external controller or device you want to use.
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED GUIDE Modes 3. SP7 Modes Touchscreen Main Navigation SOUND Transpose : 0 ST SoundList Search Menu F001 : Keyboardist Set 1) Mode (upper left-hand corner): This field displays which mode is currently in operation. 2) Transpose: This field indicates the current transposition value.
  • Page 12 1) Sound Mode is the default mode to explore sound selections on the SP7. 2) When you power on the SP7, it will start up in Sound Mode and the Sound List will appear on the screen. 3) The currently selected Sound is displayed in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Categories are listed on the left.

  • Page 13: Audio Mode

    Use the rear panel AUDIO IN XLR combo jacks (+48V, HI-Z switchable) and USB audio-in to mix external audio sources with the sounds of the SP7, apply effects to external audio sources, or route external audio sources to a computer for recording or processing in a DAW. This is useful for playing along with backing tracks from a...
  • Page 14 The Info page displays the currently installed LCD firmware version and engine firmware version. Please check this page and the Kurzweil website (www.kurzweil.com) to make sure your SP7 firmware is up to date. Note: “Hard Reset” erases all information including user presets and completely resets the SP7 to its factory...
  • Page 15 Official Website www.ycpiano.co.kr Kurzweil Homepage www.kurzweil.com Twitter @KurzweilMusic Facebook www.facebook.com/kurzweilmusicsystems Youtube www.youtube.com/user/yckurzweil www.youtube.com/c/KurzweilMusicSystems- Head office : 196, Bongsu-daero, Seo-gu, Incheon A/S Tel : +82-32-570-1550~3...

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