Learning To Play By Playing (For Synthesizer Novices; Playing With Built-In Tones - Casio XW-P1 User Manual

Learning to Play by Playing (For Synthesizer Novices)

This chapter gets you started with basic operations by actually
using the Synthesizer, while avoiding getting too bogged
down in theory and technical details. It is the perfect place to
start for those who are using a synthesizer for the first time.
So, let's get started!

Playing with Built-in Tones

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Press POWER to turn on power. The Synthesizer initially
enters its Performance Mode.
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Performance Mode
The Performance Mode is great for tapping to the full power of
the Synthesizer during performances, but it is a bit too
advanced for our basic explanation here. For now, let's start
out with some basic operations in the Tone Mode.
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Press TONE to enter the Tone Mode.
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Tone Mode
Performance Mode
Lit
Tone Mode
Step Sequencer Mode
■ Three Synthesizer Modes
Performance Mode
Tone Mode
Step Sequencer Mode
Here, lets select a tone hear what it sounds like.
Tones are divided among eight categories. Use the
buttons to select the category you want.
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Category
Number Name
1 Solo Synthesizer
2 Hex Layer
3 Drawbar Organ
Piano to
4 to 8 PCM
Various
• For more information, see page E-20.
Use this mode for playing and
performing. It enables high-level
performance with tone categories,
a Step Sequencer, and more.
Use this mode for tone creation.
You can select a single tone and
edit it the way you want.
This mode is for creating step
sequencer data (sets).
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Overview
Traditional analog
synthesizer tones
Layering of up to six tones
for ensemble sounds with
plenty of depth
Traditional drawbar organ
tones
These tones let you use
sampled sounds to
reproduce the sounds from a
variety of different
instruments.
Category
number
E-11