Kawai EP2 Owner's Manual page 13

(8) FOUR HANDS MODE
It is possible to divide the keyboard into left and right sections at the default split point, and to play
both sections in the same key range using the four hands mode. Compared to the normal operation
of the EP2 piano, the key range is lowered by two octaves for the right section, and raised by two
octaves for the left section. When four hands mode is active, the sustain pedal (right pedal) acts as
the sustain pedal for the right section. When using the optional F20 foot pedal the soft pedal (left
pedal) acts as the sustain pedal for the left sectton. When four hands mode is active the EP2 functions
as two pianos, so you can enjoy duet performances or use one EP2 piano for two students or a
teacher and a student.
Entering Four Hands Mode
Press the sustain pedal while holding down the SPLIT button. The SPLIT button LED
indicator will start blinking and the piano is now in Four Hands Mode.
Exiting Four Hands Mode
To exit Four Hands Mode, press the SPLIT button again. The LED indicator will be
turned off.
Selecting Sounds in Four Hands Mode
The method for selecting sounds is the same as in Split Mode. After you are in Four
Hands Mode simply use the SOUND buttons to change the sound for the upper section.
To change the sound for the lower section, press and hold the SPLIT button and then use
the SOUND buttons.
Changing Split Point
The method for changing the split point is the same as in Split Mode. After you are in
Four Hands Mode press and hold the SPLIT button and press any key on the keyboard.
The key you pressed becomes the lowermost note for the upper section. The default split
point is set between E3 and F3. ad
Octave Shift for the Lower Section
When in Four Hands Mode, vou can use the Octave Shift function to change the octave
of the lower section. Please see page25 for more information on using Octave Shift.
(9) Effects
Adding an effect to the sound enhances tonal qualitv and improves acoustical realism. The EP2
piano is provided with five different kind of effects.
To turn on the Effect, press the Effect button. The LED indicator of the Effect button will be lit to
indicate the Effect is now on. Pressing the Effect button once again turns the Effect "OFF".
To change the Effect type, use the Value buttons while holding down the Effect button. The LED
display shows an abbreviation.
CHORUS
Chorus is an effect that simulates the rich character ofa vocal choir or
string ensemble, by layering a slightly detuned version ofthe sound
over the original to enrich it.
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