Touch Curve; User Touch Curve - Kawai Concert Performer CP139 Quick Start Manual

2) Touch Curve

When playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard a key is struck.
The CP's Normal Touch curve offers the standard feel of an acoustic piano for practicing music. The CP offers
five other touch curves ranging from light to heavy. You can also create your own touch curves tailored to your
personal playing style.
Normal This is the standard touch of an acoustic piano.
Light 1, 2 For those still developing finger strength, such as a child, a louder sound is produced even when the
piano is played with a soft touch. Light 2 is lighter than Light 1.
Heavy 1, 2 Perfect for those with strong fingers. Requires a heavier touch to produce a loud volume. Heavy 2 is
heavier than Heavy 1.
Off A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are struck. This setting is suitable for
sounds that have a fixed dynamic range such as Organ or Harpsichord.
User 1, 2 You can create two of your own custom touch curves.
LIGHT and HEAVY do not represent the physical weight of the keys. These are settings that affect the sensitivity of the
keys, which determines the volume level in response to the key movement.
Normal : Selects the normal setting.
Light 1 : Selects a moderately light touch.
Light 2 : Selects a light touch.
Heavy 1 : Selects a moderately heavy touch.
Heavy 2 : Selects a heavy touch.

User Touch Curve

You can create your own custom touch curve to fit your playing style. Two User Touch curves can be saved.
To create a User Touch Curve:
Step 1
Touch the EDIT button in the Touch Curve screen.
The LCD screen will display the User Touch screen.
Step 2
Now start playing dynamically from soft to loud in order to let the CP analyze your playing style.
While you are playing, a musical note will blink in the right corner of the LCD display.
MENU : Takes you to the System menu.
EDIT : Takes you to the User Touch Curve screen.
MENU : Takes you to the previous menu.
CREATE : Creates a user touch curve.
User 1 : Selects the User 1 touch.
User 2 : Selects the User 2 touch.
Off : Turns off the Touch sensitivity entirely.
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