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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle. 2013 Young Chang Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Kurzweil is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Kurzweil , Young Chang ®,... -
Page 3: Radio And Television Interference
This is a safety feature. RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE WARNING: Changes or modifications to the instrument not expressly approved by Kurzweil could void your authority to operate the instrument. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or other equipment use only high quality shielded cables. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Transpose Mode --------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Touch Sensitivity -------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Function Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Recording a Song ------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Using the MIDI ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Appendix Chapter 6 MIDI Implementation Chart ----------------------------------------------------- 23 Voice List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24 Rhythm Patterns -------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 M3/M3W Features ------------------------------------------------------------------ 27 Contents... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction Chapter Congratulations on your purchase of a Kurzweil Digital Piano. You are certain to enjoy many hours exploring the variety of features as well as the beautiful preset voices. This Digital Piano is designed with the same sound technology found in the world acclaimed PC3 Series keyboard. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 Preparation
Preparation Chapter Piano Assembly Names of Parts Top cover Canterbury Sleeve (Left) Control Panel Leg of stand (Left) Rear panel Pedal box Side panel of stand (Right) Leg of stand (Right) Preparation... - Page 7 Components ➊ Keyboard 1 EA ➏ Screw for side panel and keyboard 4 EA ➋ Side panel of stand (Left) 1 EA ➐ Screw for side panel and pedal box 4 EA ➌ Side panel of stand (Right) 1 EA ➑...
- Page 8 Preparation Chapter Piano Assembly Stand Assembly Use of incorrect screws can damage the product. Side panel and Pedal box assembly Place the pedal box on the left side panel using the prop and use screws to fasten the side panel. Place the pedal box on the right side panel and use...
- Page 9 DC IN 24V DC IN 24V CAUTION All DC power adapters are NOT the same! Only use the DC power adapter supplied with the M3 digital piano. Connecting the wrong DC power adapter could damage the M3 digital piano. If the power adapter is damaged or lost, contact your Kurzweil Dealer to order a replacement.
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Page 10: Chapter 3 Getting Started
Keyboard Control section Touch button: Adjust the keyboard Master Volume dial touch sensitivity to your playing technique. Adjusts the volume of the M3 digital Transpose button: Adjust the overall piano. pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone intervals. Select... - Page 11 Press and hold to store the currently selected sound with its splits and layers. button Connects an external audio source to the Select a voice or rhythm pattern. M3 sound system. Tweeter speakers Part of the M3 sound system. Getting started...
- Page 12 Connect a USB cable to this port to send and receive MIDI or to connect to a computer for system updates. MIDI In & Out ports Use the MIDI In and Out ports to connect the M3 digital piano to other MIDI devices to receive and send MIDI data.
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Page 13: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Quick Start Turning on/off Playing the Voices Press the Power switch to turn the power Turn on the power. on or off. Before turning on/off The Voice button LED is lit and the first voice (1 Grand Piano) is ready to play. always a good idea to set the volume at its minimum setting (all the way to the left). - Page 14 The first demo song immediately plays. The M3 continues to play each of the 51 demo songs until you press the Play/Stop, Demo or Voice buttons. At any time you can press the Play/Stop button to start or stop playing a demo song.
- Page 15 Demo Song List Song Name Composer Rhapsody J. Brahms Prelude I J. S. Bach Invention No. 4 J. S. Bach Invention No. 8 J. S. Bach Prelude II J. S. Bach Aria Goldberg J. S. Bach Fuga II J. S. Bach Sonatine Op.36 M.
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Page 16: Chapter 4 Using
Voice Mode Press the Voice button to select Voice Bank 1 or 2. When you turn on the M3 digital piano, Voice Mode is active and the Grand Piano voice is already selected and ready to play. Grand Piano is the default voice and the first voice in the Piano category. -
Page 17: Rhythm Mode
Press the Prev or Next button to decrease or increase the tempo. You can change the tempo of the M3 digital piano’s rhythm patterns. The default tempo is 120 BPM (beats per minute), but it can range from 20 to 300 BPM. -
Page 18: Split Mode
The split setting is now stored in that location. NOTE: a split voice; but are not stored in memory. They return to their default settings when you turn off the M3 digital piano. To exit Split Mode, press the Split button again. -
Page 19: Layering
Layering In addition to the many presets already available in the M3 digital piano, you can create layered voices and add even more depth and breadth to its rich sounds. Layering combines two of the M3 digital piano voices enabling you to play both voices together. -
Page 20: Chapter 5 Getting The Most
Getting the most Chapter Transpose Mode The Transpose parameter allows you to adjust the overall pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone intervals. Press the Transpose button to enter the Transpose mode. "TRANSPOSE: 0" (factory default) is displayed on the LED Screen. Press the Prev or Next buttons to transpose the pitch down or up by semitones. -
Page 21: Function Mode
LOCAL: ON: This parameter is normally set to “ON”. When you play the M3 keyboard you hear the resident or “LOCAL” voices. If you use your M3 digital piano with an external sequencer or computer, turn this setting to OFF. Turning the setting OFF, avoids creating a MIDI loop (stuck notes or “Echoes”). -
Page 22: Recording A Song
Recording a Song The M3 digital piano has a two-track recorder. You can record two voice tracks and a rhythm pattern accompaniment. Favorites can be used to give you even more versatility while recording. For example, you can have a Favorite split voice such as Piano and Bass recorded in Track 1 and a layered favorite in Track 2. - Page 23 Finding & Editing a Song Press the User Button located to the far left of the Rhythm bank. Press the Prev or Next button to scroll through the list of User Presets (U1 – U20) to find your saved song. Press the Play/Stop button to preview your saved song.
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Page 24: Using The Midi
MIDI In and Out Ports The M3 digital piano is equipped with conventional MIDI In and MIDI Out ports. If you are new to MIDI, the MIDI In port is used to receive MIDI data from another MIDI device; and the MIDI Out port is used to transmit MIDI data to another MIDI device. -
Page 25: Chapter 6 Appendix
Appendix Chapter MIDI Implementation Chart Model: M3/M3W Appendix... -
Page 26: Voice List
Appendix Chapter Voice List Category Button Category Button Appendix... - Page 27 Voice List Category Button Category Button Voice Bank 1 Voice Bank 2 Voice Bank 2 Category Button Appendix...
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Page 28: Rhythm Patterns
Appendix Chapter Rhythm Patterns Category Button Category Button Appendix... -
Page 29: M3/M3W Features
M3/M3W Features Appendix...
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