Kawai MP6 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Kawai Manuals
  4. Musical Instrument
  5. MP6
  6. Owner's manual

Kawai MP6 Owner's Manual

Stge piano
Hide thumbs Also See for MP6:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Part Names and Functions
Basic Operations
SW Button
EFX/REVERB Buttons
Control Knobs
MENU Buttons
Song Recorder
Owner's Manual
v1.10
(Internal Memory)
Audio Recorder/SMF Player
(USB Memory)
STORE Button
SYSTEM Button
USB Button
Reference Information
MIDI Implementation

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Kawai MP6

Summary of Contents for Kawai MP6

  • Page 1 Part Names and Functions Basic Operations SW Button EFX/REVERB Buttons Control Knobs MENU Buttons Song Recorder Owner’s Manual v1.10 (Internal Memory) Audio Recorder/SMF Player (USB Memory) STORE Button SYSTEM Button USB Button Reference Information MIDI Implementation...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this KAWAI stage piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the MP6. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

  • Page 3: Welcome To The Mp6

    Thank you for purchasing the KAWAI MP6. The MP6 Stage Piano features 256 Internal Sounds of the highest quality. The MP6 can also be used as a MIDI master controller. On stage, at home, or in the studio, the MP6 has been designed to offer quick and easy access to many sophisticated features.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DO NOT OPEN RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 5 When using electrical products, the following basic precautions should always be followed: WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. The product should be connected to If you are going to use an AC power cord, 120V 230V 240V...
  • Page 6 Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or CAUTION damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly. Do not use the product in the following areas. Using the product in such areas may result in product breakdown.

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    2.6 Metronome/Drum Rhythms ..........18 6.2.23 Bank MSB/LSB (Ext only) ..........40 2.7 Transpose ....................19 6.2.24 Keyboard On/Off (Ext only) ........40 2.8 Using the MP6 as a MIDI controller ........19 6.2.25 Velocity Dynamics ............40 2.9 Selecting a SETUP ................21 6.2.26 Solo ...................40 6.2.27 Solo Mode ................
  • Page 9 8. Audio Recorder/SMF Player ..51 11. USB Button............68 (USB Memory) 8.1 Recording an audio file .............. 51 11.1 Load .......................68 8.1.1 Entering audio recorder mode ........51 11.1.1 Selecting Load ..............68 8.1.2 Starting the audio recorder ........... 51 11.1.2a Loading SETUP data ........... 69 8.1.3 Stopping the audio recorder ........

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    When the Amp Simulator is OFF : The CONTROL KNOBS adjust MIDI control changes that are sent from the MP6 to an external MIDI device specified by the selected zone. Some control changes can also be used with the internal sounds.
  • Page 11 DISPLAY. SOUND SELECTION & SETUP SELECTION 17. SOUND button The SOUND button switches the MP6 to the SOUND mode. The SOUND SELECT buttons will now select any of the 256 internal sounds. 18. SETUP button The SETUP button switches the MP6 to the SETUP mode. The SOUND SELECT buttons will now select any of the 256 SETUPs.

  • Page 12: Headphone Jack

    25. SYSTEM button The SYSTEM button is used to set the system parameters of the MP6. 26. USB button The USB button is used to access the MP6’s USB functions: Load, Save, Rename, Delete, and Format. 1.2 HEADPHONE JACK The headphone jack is located in front at the left end of the key slip.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Connect the power cable, which is included in the MP6 package, to this receptacle. 3. MIDI JACKS These jacks are used to connect the MP6 with external MIDI devices such as a MIDI sound module or a MIDI sequencer. 4. USB to Host PORT...
  • Page 14 Keyboard amplifier Expression PA equipments Pedal (Ex. Mixer, Multi-track recorder) F-10H Foot Switch (Optional) Terminal B F-20 Terminal A MIDI devices (Ex. External Sound module, External Sequencer, Keyboards, Personal Computers)

  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    Turn the MP6 on, using the POWER SWITCH on the rear panel. It is recommended to turn the MP6 on before turning on any amplifiers in order to avoid switching noise. What you need to know before starting: Please read this part for a better understanding of the MP6 structure.

  • Page 16: Selecting A Sound

    2.2 Selecting a Sound The MP6 always starts up in SOUND mode when the power is turned ON. The SOUND button will be lit to indicate SOUND mode is active. Operation 1 Select the sound category by pressing a sound select button in the top row.

  • Page 17: Layer

    2.3 Layer Let’s try layering another sound. Turn the zone 2 on by pressing the ZONE ON/ OFF button for zone 2. The ZONE SELECT button for zone 2 is automatically selected and the display shows the sound name for zone 2. Select the sound for zone 2 with the SOUND SELECT buttons as shown in the previous section.

  • Page 18: Piano Only

    2.5 Piano Only The Piano Only function lets you quickly return the MP6 sounds to the default settings. Press the PIANO button and the SOUND SELECT button 1 simultaneously. All the current settings (except for SYSTEM settings) will go back to original and only Concert Grand sound can be played on the whole keyboard.

  • Page 19: Transpose

    MASTER TRANS 2.8 Using the MP6 as a MIDI controller The MP6 can control external devices via MIDI. MIDI Connection Connect the MIDI OUT on the MP6 to the MIDI IN on an external MIDI device with a MIDI cable.
  • Page 20 MP6 on the selected MIDI channel. Sending Program Change Number The MP6 can send MIDI program change numbers from 1 to 256 and Bank number LSB from 0 to 1 in SOUND mode. Simply press the SOUND SELECT buttons and the corresponding program number will be transmitted. See the program number table below.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Setup

    MENU and saving it as a SETUP. See page 39/40 for details. 2.9 Selecting a SETUP The MP6 offers 256 preset combinations of the panel settings called SETUPs. To select a SETUP, press the SETUP button. Now the SOUND SELECT buttons are used to select a SETUP.

  • Page 22: Sw Button

    3. SW Button The SW button is a programmable realtime switch which can be assigned to one of 8 different functions. Press and hold the SW button. The display shows the currently assigned function. Press the SW button again to exit without changing the function. SW TYPE/COMMON 1:Panel Lock Use the VALUE buttons to change the function.

  • Page 23: Rotary Slow/Fast

    3.3 Rotary Slow/Fast You can switch the speed of roter between slow and fast when the Rotary effect is in use. When the SW button is lit: The display briefly shows as follows and the rotary speed changes to fast. Rotary Speed Fast When the SW button is OFF: The display briefly shows as follows and the rotary...

  • Page 24: Wheel Lock

    You can lock the assignable foot switch to avoid unnecessary movement by accident. First, connect a foot switch to the FSW jack on the rear panel of the MP6. When the SW button is lit the Foot Switch Lock is on.

  • Page 25: Expression Pedal Lock

    You can lock the expression pedal to avoid unnecessary movement by accident. First, connect an expression pedal to the EXP jack on the rear panel of the MP6. When the SW button is lit the Expression Pedal Lock is on.

  • Page 26: Efx/Reverb Buttons

    4. EFX / REVERB Buttons The internal sounds of the MP6 can be enhanced using the built in REVERB and EFX generators. There are 7 REVERB types and 23 different EFX types to choose from. MP6 contains 4 variations of EFX type per INT section, and different EFX can be added to the sound of each ZONE.

  • Page 27: Reverb

    Note: You can select different EFX types for each zone. 4.2 REVERB The MP6 contains 7 high quality REVERB types, designed to complement the internal sounds. Each internal sound has a preset REVERB type assigned as the default. The REVERB button turns the REVERB generator ON or OFF for the selected sound.

  • Page 28: Control Knobs

    5. Control Knobs Select the function with the buttons on the left and use the knobs to change the values. You can also move the cursor with the MENU buttons and change the value with the VALUE buttons while the display is showing Control Knobs function.
  • Page 29 ROTARY 2 slow/fast drive AUTO WAH sense 0 -127 dry/wet PEDAL WAH sense 0 -127 dry/wet ENHANCER intensity 0 -127 wet level OVERDRIVE drive 0 -127 dry/wet REVERB parameter list REVERB Time REVERB Depth HALL 1 rev.time 0.3 - 8.0s send level HALL 2 rev.time...

  • Page 30: Eq (Equalizer)

    5.2 EQ (EQUALIZER) The MP6 contains a three-band graphic equalizer to shape the overall tone of the sound. The EQ affects all zones at the same time. However, each SETUP can have its own EQ setting that affects the internal sounds only.

  • Page 31: Tone Modify

    5.3 TONE MODIFY The MP6 allows certain characteristics of the sounds to be custom tailored to suit a particular musical or playing style, or to create many variations and different types of sounds. TONE MODIFY settings can be done for each zone individually.

  • Page 32: Assign

    If the Amp Simulator is turned off, pressing the ASSIGN button allows MIDI Continuous Controller information to be sent using the CONTROL KNOBS. The MP6 can send any MIDI Continuous Controller information to any MIDI Instrument or Device. This powerful feature allows for editing the sounds of an external sound module in Real Time during performance, or for recording Real Time performance edits to a MIDI sequencer.
  • Page 33 The default parameters assigned for each knob are as follows. A: #10 Panpot (PAN) B: #70 Sustain Level (STN) C: #76 Vibrato Rate (VbR) D: #77 Vibrato Depth (VbD) Note: If the selected zone is set to BOTH, changing the MIDI CC# parameters affects both internal and external sections.

  • Page 34: Menu Buttons

    “S(Setup)” icon can be individually stored. (see page 55) The Int Zone parameters can be stored as a SOUND of the MP6’s 256 SOUNDs. The Common parameters can be stored as the initial settings in SOUND mode.

  • Page 35: Editing Procedure And Parameters

    6.1 Editing Procedure and Parameters First, press the ZONE SELECT button for the zone to be edited. Next, press the MENU buttons until the parameter you want to edit appears in the DISPLAY. When a zone is set as Both, pressing the ZONE SELECT button again will switch the menu list from Internal to External or vice versa.

  • Page 36: Damper Resonance (Int Piano Only)

    6.2.3 Damper Resonance (Int Piano only) When the sustain pedal is depressed, the volume of the whole resonance can be Concert Grand Concert Grand changed to the level you prefer. The value changes from 0 (off) to 10. Damper Reso.= 1 Damper Reso.= 1 * The display shows this parameter only when Piano sound is selected.

  • Page 37: Keyoff Noise (Int Ep Only)

    * The display shows this parameter only when an Electric Piano sound is selected. 6.2.9 Tone Wheel Registration (ZONE1 Int Tone Wheel only) The MP6’s Tone Wheel Simulation recreates the sound of a vintage tone wheel organ, and allows each drawbar to be individually adjusted in realtime.

  • Page 38: Tone Wheel Percussion Decay (Zone1 Int Tone Wheel Only)

    * Please refer to page 28 of this owner’s manual for further information about the available EFX parameters. 6.2.17 Amp Simulator On/Off (ZONE1 Int only) The MP6 Amp Simulator attempts to reproduce the sound, response, and overdrive characteristics of a typical amp/speaker combination used with electronic keyboards.

  • Page 39: Amp Simulator Drive (Zone1 Int Only)

    6.2.18 Amp Simulator Drive (ZONE1 Int only) This parameter is used to set the gain level of the Amp Simulator. Concert Grand Concert Grand Press the VALUE buttons to change the setting from 0 (off) to 127. Amp Drive Amp Drive 6.2.19 Amp Simulator Level (ZONE1 Int only) This parameter is used to set the volume level of the Amp Simulator.

  • Page 40: Bank Msb/Lsb (Ext Only)

    2 or more keyboards. When set to OFF the MP6 will not send any note data to an external MIDI device but the MP6 can still be used to adjust other connected keyboards or MIDI devices using the knobs, wheels etc.

  • Page 41: Solo Mode

    6.2.27 Solo Mode This parameter determines which note will be played when Solo is ON and more Concert Grand Concert Grand than one note is being played simultaneously. There are three choices for Solo Solo Mode Solo Mode =Last =Last note priority.

  • Page 42: Bender

    6.2.32 Bender This parameter determines if the Bender Wheel is active (On) or not (Off) for the Concert Grand Concert Grand selected zone. Bender Bender = On = On * When the Tone Wheel sound is selected, this page will not be displayed. 6.2.33 Bender Range Concert Grand Concert Grand...

  • Page 43: Velocity Switch

    6.2.35 Velocity Switch Velocity switching is an extremely useful and creative tool for customizing a Concert Grand Concert Grand performance. Using Velocity Switching, it is possible to have either one sound SVel SW SVel SW =Loud =Loud switch to another sound at a set velocity, or even for a second sound to be added in once a certain velocity has been reached, or to have a sound drop out above or below a set velocity level.

  • Page 44: Zone Transpose

    6.2.37 Zone Transpose This parameter sets the amount of transposition for the selected zone. The Concert Grand Concert Grand available range is three octaves up or down (+/-36 semitones). SZone Trans= SZone Trans= Note: To set the master transpose, press the TRANSPOSE button and set the value. 6.2.38 Volume This parameter sets the volume level for the selected zone.

  • Page 45: Common Parameters

    The tuning is stretched only when piano sounds are selected. On W: Same as “On” but the stretching is wider. Piano W: Same as “Piano” but the stretching is wider. 6.3.2 Temperament This parameter sets the temperament of the MP6. COMMON COMMON STempr =Pure Maj STempr =Pure Maj Equal This is the most popular tuning method that divides the scale into twelve equal semitones.

  • Page 46: Key Of Temperament

    6.3.3 Key of Temperament Limitless modulation of the key became available only after the invention of Equal COMMON COMMON temperament. When we use a temperament other than Equal temperament, we TemprKey = TemprKey = must carefully choose the key signature to play in. For example, if the song you are going to play is written in D major, choose “D”...

  • Page 47: Modulation Wheel Cc# (Control Change)

    6.3.7 Modulation Wheel CC# (Control Change) This parameter assigns a Control Change Number to the Modulation Wheel on COMMON COMMON the right side of the front panel. M.WheelCC# = Mod M.WheelCC# = Mod If “AFT” is selected, the modulation wheel is used to send After Touch information. If “RTR”...

  • Page 48: Song Recorder (Internal Memory)

    7. Song Recorder (Internal Memory) The MP6 allows up to 10 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. 7.1 Recording a song 7.1.1 Entering song recorder mode Press the RECORDER button.

  • Page 49: Playing Back A Song

    7.2 Playing back a song 7.2.1 Entering song play mode Press the RECORDER button. Type = MIDI Type = MIDI The type (MIDI/AUDIO/SMF) selection screen will be shown in the LCD display. [REC]or[PLAY] [REC]or[PLAY] Press the VALUE button to change the type to MIDI, then press the button.

  • Page 50: Erasing A Song

    7.2.4 Exiting song play mode Press the RECORDER button to exit the Internal Song Recorder. The MP6 will return to normal operation, and the name of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display. 7.3 Erasing a song This function is used to erase recorder songs that have been recorded incorrectly, or are simply no longer required.

  • Page 51: Audio Recorder/Smf Player

    MP3 or WAV digital audio. This function allows professional quality recordings to be produced directly on the instrument - without the need for additional sound equipment. The MP6 can also playback Standard MIDI Files (SMF) from a USB memory device. 8.1 Recording an audio file Audio Recorder format specifications 44.1kHz, 16 bit, Stereo 192kbit/s (fixed)

  • Page 52: Playing An Audio File

    To return to the file load screen, press the MENU or MENU buttons. 8.2.4 Exiting audio recorder mode Press the RECORDER button to exit the Audio Recorder. The MP6 will return to normal operation, and the name of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 53: Entering Smf Playback Mode

    * The program change recognition is based on the Program Number List, with Program Change Mode=GM type. (see page 79) *The MP6 is not a GM device, therefore some sounds that the MP6 does not recognize may be replaced by similar sounds that are available.

  • Page 54: Adjusting Smf Volume, Transposing The Smf, Minus One

    Minue One Part Off, 1-16 (MIDI channel) 8.3.5 Exiting SMF playback mode Press the RECORDER button to exit the SMF Player. The MP6 will return to normal operation, and the name of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 55: Store Button

    Up to 256 SOUNDs or 256 SETUPs can be stored. Moreover, the POWER ON function allows preferred panel setting to be stored in the instrument's memory, and automatically recalled as the settings every time the MP6 is turned on. The following groups of parameters are stored: SOUND Selected Zone’s One Sound settings:...

  • Page 56: Storing The Settings As A Setup

    9.2 Storing the settings as a SETUP Press the STORE button. The display will show the following screen: <SETUP SOUND> <POWERON Press the MENU button to select to store the settings as a SETUP. The display will show the SETUP number to store. Store to 1-1-A = GrandPno+Str1 Use the SOUND SELECT buttons to change the SETUP number in which the...

  • Page 57: Storing The Power On Setting

    9.3 Storing the POWER ON setting Press the STORE button. The display will show the following screen: <SETUP SOUND> <POWERON Press the MENU button, the display will show the following screen: POWERON Sure? Press VALUE UP Press the VALUE button to confirm. The STORE procedure can be cancelled at any time by pressing any other button which is not used during the STORE procedure.

  • Page 58: System Button

    10. SYSTEM Button Use this mode to set the System parameters of MP6. To enter the SYSTEM mode, press the SYSTEM button. 10.1 System Menu Use the MENU buttons to scroll through the System parameters. System Parameter System Channel Touch...

  • Page 59: Touch

    User Touch The touch curve is the main component between the action and the sound. With this User Touch Curve function you can customize the MP6 according to your personal playing style. After selecting the “Touch” function by pressing the MENU buttons, use the VALUE buttons to select User1 or User2.

  • Page 60: System Tuning

    The global EQ settings are added to the EQ knob settings. The global EQ is disabled. 10.2.7 EQ Offset This parameter sets the global EQ offset value of the MP6. The value changes SYSTEM SYSTEM from -9 to +9 (dB).

  • Page 61: Local Control

    10.2.8 Local Control SYSTEM SYSTEM The keyboard of the MP6 and the internal tone generators are Local Local = On = On connected. Set this parameter to “On” for normal use. The internal connection between the keyboard and the tone generators is switched off.

  • Page 62: Midi Receive Channel

    10.2.11 MIDI Receive Channel When the MIDI Receive Mode setting (10.2.10) is set to ‘Multi’, this parameter SYSTEM SYSTEM determines whether the receive channel is On, Off, or specific to an individual Rcv Ch 1 =Zone1 Rcv Ch 1 =Zone1 Zone.

  • Page 63: Midi Transmit Volume

    10.2.15 MIDI Transmit Volume When the MIDI Transmit SETUP Mode setting (10.2.12) is set to ‘On’, this SYSTEM SYSTEM parameter determines whether MIDI Volume information is sent when Set Volume Set Volume selecting SETUPs. MIDI Volume information is sent when selecting SETUPs. MIDI Volume information is NOT sent when selecting SETUPs.

  • Page 64: Mmc On/Off

    10.2.18 MMC On/Off This parameter determines whether MMC (MIDI Machine Control) information is SYSTEM sent when pressing the RECORDER CONTROL buttons. MMCtransport=On MMC information is sent when using the RECORDER CONTROL buttons. MMC information is NOT sent when using the RECORDER CONTROL buttons. 10.2.19 MMC Assign When the MMC setting (10.2.18) is set to ‘On’, this parameter determines which SYSTEM...

  • Page 65: Led Brightness

    10.2.22 LED Brightness This adjusts the brightness of the LEDs. You can choose from High or Low. SYSTEM The Low setting is designed for dark stages, while the High setting is good for LED Bright.=High bright ambience. 10.2.23 Out Mode Sometimes it is convenient to have two mono outputs instead of a stereo SYSTEM output.

  • Page 66: Wheel Mode

    10.2.25 Wheel Mode This parameter determines whether or not the modulation wheel can be used SYSTEM to edit parameters like a value dial. WheelMode=Normal Normal: The wheel functions as a performance wheel and controls the CC controller that is assigned in the setup menu (Default). The wheel is used to edit parameters.

  • Page 67: System Reset

    To cancel Reset All at this point, press the VALUE button. Otherwise, press the VALUE button again. The display will show “Completed!!” after finishing. Reset All Completed!! Note: * All the data in the MP6 will be overwritten by the factory settings.

  • Page 68: Usb Button

    USB memory device. This menu also allows files to be renamed and deleted, and for the USB memory device to be formatted. Load Load data stored on a USB memory device into the MP6’s internal memory. Save Save data held in the MP6’s internal memory to a USB memory device.

  • Page 69: Loading Setup Data

    11.1.2a Loading SETUP data Upon selecting the Load SETUP function: The USB Load SETUP menu will be shown in the LCD display. <All One> <Current Press the MENU buttons or VALUE buttons to select the desired USB Load SETUP function. Load a file containing all 256 SETUPs from a USB memory device.

  • Page 70: Loading System Data

    LoadTo ≥[STORE] be loaded into, then press the STORE button. =SONG05 When loading an SMF file (i.e. not a MP6 recorder song), the following additional prompts will be shown in the LCD display: Press the VALUE or VALUE buttons to select the channel of Key Ch ≥[STORE]...

  • Page 71: Save

    11.2 Save 11.2.1 Selecting Save Follow the instructions above to select the Save function from the USB menu. 2..Save Press VALUE UP The USB Save menu will be shown in the LCD display. <SETUP SOUND> Press the MENU or VALUE buttons to select the desired USB Save function. <SYSTEM SMF>...

  • Page 72: Saving Sound Data

    11.2.2b Saving SOUND data Upon selecting the Save SOUND function: The USB Save SOUND menu will be shown in the LCD display. <All One> Press the MENU or VALUE buttons to select the desired USB Save SOUND function. Save a file containing all 256 SOUNDs to a USB memory device. Save a file containing a single SOUNDs to a USB memory device.

  • Page 73: Saving Smf Data

    11.2.2d Saving SMF data This function is used to save recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a USB memory device. Upon selecting the Save SMF function: The song selection screen will be shown in the LCD display. >...

  • Page 74: Renaming Setup Data

    11.3.2a Renaming SETUP data Upon selecting the Rename SETUP function: The USB Rename SETUP menu will be shown in the LCD display. <All One> Press the MENU buttons or VALUE buttons to select the desired USB Rename <Current SETUP function. Rename a file containing all 256 SETUPs stored on a USB memory device.

  • Page 75: Renaming System Data

    11.3.2c Renaming SYSTEM data Upon selecting the Rename SYSTEM function: The USB Rename SYSTEM menu will be shown in the LCD display. <Allbackup Press the MENU buttons to select the desired USB Rename SYSTEM function. <SystemSettings Allbackup Rename a file containing all SETUP, SOUND, and SYSTEM data. SystemSettings Rename a single System Settings file stored on a USB memory device.

  • Page 76: Delete

    11.4 Delete 11.4.1 Selecting Delete Follow the instructions above to select the Delete function from the USB menu. 4..Delete Press VALUE UP The USB Delete menu will be shown in the LCD display. <SETUP SOUND> Press the MENU or VALUE buttons to select the desired USB Delete function. <SYSTEM SONG>...

  • Page 77: Deleting System Data

    11.4.2c Deleting SYSTEM data Upon selecting the Delete SYSTEM function: The USB Delete SYSTEM menu will be shown in the LCD display. <Allbackup <SystemSettings Press the MENU buttons to select the desired USB Delete SYSTEM function. Allbackup Delete a file containing all SETUP, SOUND, and SYSTEM data. SystemSettings Delete a System Settings file from a USB memory device.

  • Page 78: Reference Information

    * If the MP6 receives the Program Number from 1 to 128 and Bank number LSB from 2 to 3 in the System Channel (see page 58), the MP6 will switch to SETUP mode and the corresponding SETUP is recalled. (see the SETUP Program Number Table below.) The recalled SETUP can be played only from the keyboard of the MP6.

  • Page 79: Sound Program Number List

    12.3 SOUND Program Number List Program change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GM Bank Bank Bank Bank Prog# Prog# Piano Concert Grand Studio Grand Mellow Grand Jazz Grand Concert Grand 2 Studio Grand 2 Mellow Grand 2 Jazz Grand 2 Pop Piano BrightPopPiano Pop Piano 2...
  • Page 80 Program change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GM Bank Bank Bank Bank Prog# Prog# Crystal EP New Age EP New Age EP2 New Age EP3 Clavinet Synth Clavinet Clavi & Marim Clavi Phaser Vibraphone Octave Vibes Celesta Bells Marimba Hard Marimba Xylophone...
  • Page 81 Program change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GM Bank Bank Bank Bank Prog# Prog# Organ Church Organ Full Pipes Full Ensemble Church Organ 2 PrincipleChoir Small Ensemble Small Ens. 2 Baroque Chiffy Tibia 8'&4'Principle Stopped Pipe Principle Pipe 8' Celeste Diapason Voice Celeste...
  • Page 82 Program change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GM Bank Bank Bank Bank Prog# Prog# Passionate Vln Classic Violin Passionate Vc Classic Cello Choir Breathy Choir Pop Aahs Slow Choir Jazz Ensemble Female Scat Pop Ensemble Contemp Ens. Itopia Halo Pad Halo Pad 2 Synth Vocals...
  • Page 83 Program change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GM Bank Bank Bank Bank Prog# Prog# Pad & Synth New Age Pad New Age Pad 2 New Age Pad 3 New Age Pad 4 Atmosphere Brightness Brightness 2 Goblin Classic Synth Classic Synth 2 Big Saw Saw Pad...
  • Page 84 Program change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GM Bank Bank Bank Bank Prog# Prog# Rhythm Guitar Overdrive Distortion Muted Electric Pedal Steel HawaiianGuitar Jazz Guitar Jazz Guitar 2 Banjo Mandolin Sitar Harp Ambience Set Plutinum Set Room Set Analog Set...

  • Page 85: Drum Rhythm List

    12.4 Drum Rhythm List No. Rhythm No. Rhythm 1 Funk Shuffle 1 51 TripletR&BBallad 2 Funk Shuffle 2 52 8 Beat 1 3 Hip Hop 1 53 8 Beat 2 4 Hip Hop 2 54 Smooth Beat 5 Hip Hop 3 55 Pop 1 6 Hip Hop 4 56 Pop 2...

  • Page 86: Usb Midi (Usb To Host)

    12.5 USB MIDI (USB to Host) The MP6 features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.

  • Page 87: Specifications

    12.6 Specifications Keyboard 88 weighted keys Responsive Hammer Action with Ivory Touch and Let-Off Sound Source Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ (PHI) No. of Internal Sounds 256 sounds No. of Zones 4 zones Polyphony max. 192 notes Effects 7 Reverb types, 23 Effect types, 3-band Equalizer (with MID frequency adjust), Amp Simulator Internal Memory 256 SETUPs...

  • Page 88: Midi Implementation

    13. MIDI Implementation Contents Version 1.0 June 2010 13.1 Recognized data 13.1.1 Channel Voice Message 13.1.2 Channel Mode Message 13.1.3 System Real time Message 13.2 Transmitted data 13.2.1 Channel Voice Message 13.2.2 Channel Mode Message 13.2.3 System Real time Message 13.3 Exclusive data 13.3.1 Universal Real time Exclusive Message 13.4 Table...

  • Page 89: Recognized Data

    13.1 Recognized Data 13.1.1 Channel Voice message Note off Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n = MIDI channel number : 0H - fH (ch.1 ~ ch.16) kk = Note Number : 00H - 7fH (0 ~ 127) vv = Velocity : 00H - 7fH (0 ~ 127) Note on Status...
  • Page 90 Expression Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n = MIDI channel number : 0H - fH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = Expression : 00H - 7fH (0 - 127) Default = 7fH Damper Pedal Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n = MIDI channel number : 0H - fH (ch.1 ~ ch.16) vv = Control Value : 00H - 7fH (0 ~ 127)
  • Page 91 = MIDI channel number : 0H - fH (ch.1 ~ ch.16) mm = MSB of the NRPN parameter number ll = LSB of the NRPN parameter number NRPN numbers implemented in MP6 are as follows NRPN # Data MSB LSB MSB Function &...

  • Page 92: Channel Mode Message

    13.1.2 Channel Mode Message All Sound OFF Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) Reset All Controller Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) All Note Off Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) MONO...
  • Page 93 Bank Select Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) mm=Bank Number MSB :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) ll=Bank Number LSB :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) Modulation Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) vv = Modulation depth :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) Data Entry...
  • Page 94 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1~ch.16) mm=MSB of the RPN parameter number ll=LSB of the RPN parameter number RPN number implemented in MP6 are the followings RPN # Data MSB LSB Function & Range 00H 00H Pitch bend sensitivity...

  • Page 95: Channel Mode Message

    After Touch Status 2nd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) pp=Value :00H - 7fH Default = 00H *Sending only when EXP CC#=AFT Pitch Bend Change Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) mm,ll=Pitch bend value :00 00 - 7f 7fH(-8192~0~+8192) Default = 40 00H(center) 13.2.2 Channel Mode Message...

  • Page 96: Control Change Number (Cc#) Table

    13.4 Control Change Number (CC#) Table Control Number Control Function Decimal Bank Select (MSB) Modulation Wheel or lever Breath Controller (undefined) Foot Controller Portament Time Data Entry (MSB) Channel Volume Balance (undefined) Panpot Expression Controller Effect Controller1 Effect Controller2 (undefined) (undefined) 16-19 10-13...

  • Page 97: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart [STAGE PIANO] Date: June 2010 Model: KAWAI MP6 Version: 1.0 Receive Function Transmit Remarks Multi Off(*5) Multi On Basic Default 1-16 1-16 1-16 Channel Changed 1-16 1-16 1-16 Default Mode Messages 3, 4 (M=1) 3, 4 (M=1)
  • Page 100 MP6 Owner’s Manual KMSZ-0029 : 816868 OM1041E-S1109 Version 1.10 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2011 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Table of Contents