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Contents SP2 Quick Start Guide ................1 CHAPTER1 ..................1-1 Introduction ..................1-1 Main Features ................1-1 Options ..................1-2 Do I Have Everything? ..............1-3 How To Use This Book ..............1-3 CHAPTER2 ..................2-1 Getting Started ................2-1 Setup..................2-1 Basic Connections ..............
SP2 Quick Start Guide Thank you for purchasing a Kurzweil/Young Chang SP2 stage piano. Here’s a brief description of all the essential operations you need to know to get started with your SP2 immediately. Through this manual, [ ] means “Button”. For an example, [Yes] means you need to press the “Yes” button from the front panel of your SP2. ...
CHAPTER1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Kurzweil/Young Chang stage piano SP2 instrument. With its 32 megabytes of high quality Kurzweil ROM sounds and an array of MIDI‐control features, your SP2 is an ideal suit for both stage and studio work. The USB port on the rear panel enables the immediate use of your SP2 as a MIDI controller in studios. Also, the logical and friendly user interface really shines whenever you’re at a gig or in the recording studio. This chapter will help you...
Options Your SP2 can use various optional devices. Ask your Kurzweil dealer about the following options. Pedal The SP2 has two jacks for optional pedals on the rear panel. One is for a switch pedal ( for ...
Finally, don’t underestimate the index. When you need quick access to certain topics, the index will be the next best thing to a search engine! For any late‐breaking information on the SP2 and other Kurzweil products, visit our web site. http://www.ycpiano.co.kr/ http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/ ...
Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started Basic Connections Connecting Power Supply Before connecting the power supply, make sure your SP2 is off. After that, connect the plug to the AC In connector on the rear panel. For your safety, place the power supply somewhere dry and out of the way. Also, to prevent overheating, do not cover the power supply with anything. Caution : Use only the power supply that comes with your SP2. Using a different power supply can cause serious damage to your instrument! AC Adapter (9VAC, 2.0A) < Figure 2‐2 > Connecting Power Supply Connecting to Your Audio System The SP2 features balanced left and right analog audio outputs. For the best results, use balanced ...
Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started ◄ connecting a home audio system < Figure 2‐5 connecting a home audio system > Connecting MIDI MIDI IN The MIDI In port is for receiving MIDI data. When another MIDI device sends MIDI data to control the SP2, this makes the SP2 a MIDI slave, which enabling you to use the SP2 as a sound module. MIDI In port also can be used for upgrading software via system exclusive data. < Figure 2‐6 SP2 as a MIDI slave > 2-4...
Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started MIDI OUT The MIDI Out port is for transmitting MIDI data that the SP2 generates. MIDI data does not contain any audio signal. It carries digital “performance data” such as the pitch, note velocity, control signals, etc. < Figure 2‐7 SP2 as a MIDI master > By connecting a MIDI cable from the MIDI Out port of the SP2 to the MIDI In port of another MIDI device, you can use the SP2 as a MIDI master to play and control its slaves. MIDI Thru < Figure 2‐8 MIDI Thru jack > The MIDI Thru port sends MIDI data being sent to the SP2’s MIDI In port. MIDI Thru port does not transmit the MIDI information that the SP2 itself generates. ...
Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started Basic MIDI connection The simplest application of MIDI is to connect and control an external sound module for more sounds, more polyphony, and more timbre control than the internal sound module offers. The following figure shows how simple this can be. < Figure 2‐9 SP2 connected to an external sound module (K2600r) via MIDI > Connecting More Sound Modules With MIDI, you are not limited to just one add‐on sound module; You can connect 2, 3, or even more using the basic method illustrated below. The SP2 can play independent sounds on 1 multi‐timbral or 2 mono‐timbral modules at once. < Figure 2‐10 SP2 connected to Module A and Module B > 2-6...
Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started Connecting to a Computer via USB Without a MIDI interface, the SP2 can be connected to a computer via USB. A single USB cable can carry incoming and outgoing MIDI data between the SP2 and a computer. You don’t even need to install any additional driver. Though the SP2 can use MIDI port and USB port at the same time, it may cause problems with running out of polyphony. So, we recommend you to use either MIDI port or USB port at a time. ...
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Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started 6) After finished enumeration with host, PC displays following message. 7) As you see in the device manager, SP2 connected as “USB Audio Device”. 8) For install device driver, you need to update device driver of “USB Audio Device”. Select “USB Audio Device” and press right mouse button and Select “Update Driver” popup menu. 9) Now, you might see new hardware wizard, select “No, not this time” radio button click next. 2-8...
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Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started 10) And next step, select “Install a list of specification(Advanced)” radio button and click next. 11) Now select “Don’t search, I will choose driver to install” and click next. 12) Click “Have Disk…” button. 13) Ok, next press “browse” button. 2-9...
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Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started 14) Find out where “sp2series.inf” located and press “Open” button for open it. 15) Press “OK” button again for further steps. 16) Now make sure uncheck “Show compatible hardware”. Select “Kurzweil” in manufacturer, and select “Kurzweil SP2X MIDI” for SP2X or select “Kurzweil SP2 MIDI” for SP2. Finally press “Next” button. 17) You can see warning window, because this driver is not signed by Microsoft, It’s ok ignore it. Click “Yes” button. 2-10...
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Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started 18) You can see the warning box again, press “Continue Anyway” button. 19) Driver install is in progress. 20) After a while Install finished, press “Finish” button. 21) In the device manager, you can see new device name “Kurzweil SP2 Series MIDI”. 2-11...
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Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started 22) You can also see a new device name in “Sound and Audio Devices Properties”. 23) Now, you can also see a new device name in any sequencer software. (Nuendo in picture) Use USB Type A cable which is the most widely used type. < Figure 2‐11 Connecting to a Computer via USB > 2-12...
Plug your switch or continuous pedals into the corresponding jacks on the SP2’s rear panel. Although we recommend using the Kurzweil pedals described on page 1‐2, you can use almost any switch or continuous pedal, as long as it adheres to the following specifications.. • switch pedals 1/4 inch tip‐sleeve plugs • continuous pedals 10k Ohm linear‐taper potentiometer 1/4 inch tip‐sleeve plug When using non‐Kurzweil pedal, make sure it’s connected before you turn on your SP2. Also, do not press any of your pedals while powering up, or it might work backwards because the SP2 verifies each pedal’s orientation during power up. Powering Up When you’ve made all your connections, turn on the SP2. After the LEDs on the front panel flash, the numeric display on the front panel will show a series of information. When the SP2 is ...
Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started Playing the Demo Songs Press [+/‐] button and [Enter] simultaneously to enter Demo mode. < Figure 2‐13 Demo mode > 2. [Play] button below the display starts the demo song. There are three demo songs. Press numeric button in Sound Select/Data Entry region to select one of the demo songs like < Figure 2‐14 >. < Figure 2‐14 Starting Demo Songs > 3. If you want to stop the demo before it finishes, press [Stop] button below the display to stop the demo song. To exit Demo mode, press [Stop] button when the demo songs are not playing. < Figure 2‐15 Stop and Exiting Demo mode > 2-14...
Chapter 2 SP2 Getting Started Software Upgrades Beause the SP2 contains flash ROM, the system software can be upgraded via MIDI. You can get software upgrades for your SP2 from authorized Kurzweil dealers or our home page (http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/). For software installation instructions, refer to Chapter 6, Software Upgrades. Troubleshooting • No Text in Display If no messages are displayed when you turn on the power on your SP2 and no LEDs light, check the power adapter connections at the AC outlet and the SP2 Adapter In jack. For more ...
CHAPTER3 Performance Features In this chapter, you will learn how to get the most out of your SP2’s internal voices. The overview introduces a few basic concepts and the important features of your instrument. The SP2 has two different type of internal voices: Programs and Setups. Use the following list to find specific information more quickly. ◄ Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ‐1 ◄ Front Panel, Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐2 ...
Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features Performance / Effect < Figure 3‐1 > MIDI controller mode ‐ Knobs A‐D control MIDI control change depending on the current program. Zone Volume mode ‐ Knobs A‐D control volume level of each layer. Effect Wet / Dry mode ‐ Knobs A‐D control the wet / dry mix of FX blocks. Knob Mode / Tap Tempo Button ‐ Knob Mode / Tap Tempo button is used for selecting Knob Mode or setting the tempo of the internal metronome / rhythm patterns in realtime by tapping it. Global The Global menu provides several parameters that you can control the SP2 with. In the Global menu, you can make changes that affect the entire SP2, for example, Local on / off, Drum Map, Drum Channel, Tuning, SysEX dump, MIDI scope, Reset, and more. Effect (Effect, Reverb) The SP2 provides more than 50 types of effects including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, panner, distortion, compressor, rotary speaker simulator, sound enhancer, waveform shaper, ...
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Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features SplitPoint < Figure 3‐2 Front Panel > Master Volume Slider The Master Volume Slider is located on the leftmost side of the front panel. The slider adjusts the overall volume of the SP2’s audio outputs. We recommend that you set this slider all the way down before you turn on your SP2. Performance / Effect 1-1 In this region, you can control the volume level of each layer, effect wet / dry mix or send MIDI control message with the four knobs A‐D. See page 3‐1 for more information. Performance / Effect 1-2 In this region, you can select effect presets. Also, you can use the auto layer and split feature. ...
Switch ( SW ) Pedal Jack Use this jack to plug in a switch pedal. You can plug the single piano pedal that came with your SP2 here. By default, it will perform a sustain ( or damper ) function. Of course, you can use Kurzweil KP‐1, KP‐2 or KP‐3 too. Kurzweil keyboards determine the polarity of the pedal when it is turned on. If your switch pedal works backwards, you can reverse the polarity by pushing it while turning on your instrument. 3-4...
Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features Audio Outs The left and right audio jacks are used to connect to your audio system. See “Connecting To Your Audio System” on page 2‐2 for connection details. Headphone Jack Plug your headphone in here. You’ll need a “1/4 ‐inch to 1/8 ‐inch ( or “phone‐to‐mini” ) adapter plug when using headphones that have a mini plug. See “Connecting to Your Audio System” on page 2‐3 for more information. Power Jack Plug the cord from the included power adapter into this jack. You must use the adapter comes with your SP2. However, if it should become lost or forgotten, refer see page 2‐2 for information about possible substitutes. Power Switch Press the white “I” to turn on the SP2 or the “O” to turn it off. If it will be off for a long period of time, unplug the power adapter from the wall. The flash memory in the SP2 works like hard drive ...
Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features < Figure 3‐4 > Program Sound Patch List < Chart 3‐1 > The display will shows the ID number of the current program. For example, P64 means that the current program is Vibes ( the 8th program of 8th category from the above chart ). Setups While you can play just one sound at a time within a program, a setup consists of two or more programs. Setup mode shines most during live shows. You can combine up to four distinct sounds in a single setup to your need for band or solo performance situations. The SP2 can store 16 setups which are assigned to each of Sound Select buttons. Although an SP2 setup can have up to four zones, the 4th zone is reserved for playing rhythm patterns. ...
Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features Selecting Setups Setup List < Chart 3‐2 > Press [Program/Setup] button a few times till its LED changes to green. Press correspondingly numbered Sound Select buttons to select desired one from the SP2’s 16 setups. The display will show the ID number of the selected setup (S01~S16) like <Figure 3‐5> < Figure 3‐5 Selecting Setups > Rhythm Patterns and Metronome Selecting Rhythm Patterns The SP2 has 60 types of pre‐recorded drum patterns, as well as a metronome. When used with these features, the [+/Yes] and [‐/No] buttons below the display function as [Play] and [Stop] buttons. To select a drum pattern, press [Rhythm/Metronome] button to enter Rhythm Selection mode and use Sound Select buttons to select desired patterns. ...
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Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features < Chart 3‐3 > When you select drum patterns, the display will look like < Figure 3‐7 >. < Figure 3‐7 Drum Pattern Number Displayed > Pressing [Play] button below the display will start the rhythm pattern and [Stop] button will stop the play. While playing rhythm patterns, the LEDs in those buttons blink red and green alternately. ...
Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features Setting the Tempo ♦ Using Knob D You can change the tempo of the selected rhythm pattern in real time with knob D and the display will indicates the changed tempo. The tempo can be set from 40 to 280 bpm. < Figure 3‐9 Changing Tempo > ♦ Using [Tap Tempo] Button As you tap a key four times along with the beat while pushing the [Knob Mode] button, the SP2 ...
Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features < Figure 3‐10 > Metronome On / Off Like rhythm patterns, [Play] button will start the metronome and [Stop] button will stop it. While the metronome is running, you can still play the keyboard and change programs using [Program/Setup] button. If you want to stop the metronome during performance, enter Rhythm Selection mode again by pressing [Rhythm/Metronome] button and press [No] button to stop it. Using Quick Access Bank The SP2 has 16 empty slots for storing frequently used sounds, or user created programs and setups. ...
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Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features Pressing the [+/Yes] button completes the saving procedure. After saving completes, the display shows the slot number you just stored your sound in like < Figure 3‐12 > < Figure 3‐12 > ♦ Using Quick Access Bank Quick Access mode is very useful in live situations. If your duty in a band is to make a variety of sounds, not just piano, arrange the sounds into your SP2’s Quick Access bank in the order. Especially for situations when a few bands may share a single keyboard instrument such as church gigs or practicing rooms, having your own Quick Access bank will be really handy. You ...
Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features Also, while holding down [Transpose] button, you can select a desired key signature by pushing a corresponding key from C to B. In this case, the display looks like < Figure 3‐15 > according to the selected key signature. ...
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A and B are MIDI CC 6 and 13 which PC‐series instruments also assigned to slider/knob A and B. In addition, MIDI CC 6, 22, and 23 are assigned to slider B, C and D of the K‐series instrument. This makes the SP2 a good controller keyboard for other Kurzweil rack modules, such as PC2R, K2000R, K2500R, and K2600R. If you want to change the default setting, see Assigning Knobs on page 4‐12 in Chapter 4 Programming Your SP2. ...
Chapter 4 Programming SP2 Easy Editing (Auto Layer / Split) With the AutoSplit feature, users can create new sounds very easily. Tasks such as mixing additional sounds with current ones or splitting the keyboard into multiple parts, each with a different sound, can be done in a very convenient way. Basically, current programs are set to Main sound. You can easily layer additional sounds on top of it or split keyboard into multiple ...
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Chapter 4 Programming SP2 One more push of [Main] button will turn off the LED on the button and the Main sound will be muted. The display will indicates this by showing a dot ( . ). < Figure 4‐3 > Split Splitting is playing two or more programs on different parts of the keyboard. For example, using the split feature, you can play a piano sound in the upper register and bass sound in the ...
Chapter 4 Programming SP2 Display Button Main Mute n.01 Layer Mute L.01 Split Mute P.53 < Chart 4‐1 Indication of Mute Status > You can store user created sounds in Quick Access Bank. See page 3‐10 for more information. Changing Effect Setting In Program mode, users can change the effects associated with the current program or setup. The SP2 has two separate effect blocks called Effect and Reverb. The effects available for Effect ...
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Chapter 4 Programming SP2 < Figure 4‐7 Buttons for Effect Setting > → For this example, we’re going to change the Effect associated with Program 1 Stereo Grand Piano. 1. Select Program 1 ( n01 ) Stereo Grand Piano. 2. Press [Effect] button. The display will show “E06” and the LED in [Edit] button in the Edit region of the SP2’s front panel will blink. The capital “E” means that the SP2 is now in Effect Editor mode and the following two digits indicate the type and the variation number of the effect associated with the currently selected program. For more information about the effects and reverbs, refer to Appendix B‐7, Effects and Reverbs. < Figure 4‐8 The display in Effect Editor mode > 3. Select the desired type of effect with the upper part of Sound Select buttons in the Category region. The buttons are labeled Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Compressor, Distortion, Filter, LazerVerb, ...
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Chapter 4 Programming SP2 < Figure 4‐10 Storing Effect Setting > • Changing Reverbs < Figure 4‐11 Reverb button > → For this example, we’re going to change the Reverb applied to Program 49, Acoustic Guitar. 1. Select Program 49 ( n49 ) Acoustic Guitar 2. Press [Reverb] button. The display will show “b08” and the LED in [Edit] button in the Edit region of the SP2’s front panel will blink. This means that the SP2 is now in Reverb Editor mode. The capital “b” means that the SP2 is now in Reverb Editor mode and the following two digits indicate the type and the variation number of the reverb associated with the currently selected program. < Figure 4‐12 The display in Reverb Editor mode > 3.
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Chapter 4 Programming SP2 • Changing Combination Effect < Figure 4‐13 The Buttons Used within Combination Effect > → For this example, we’re going to change the Combination Effect applied to Program 17, Pipe 16’8, reed organ. 1. Select Program 17 ( n17 ), Pipe 16’8, reed organ. 2. Press [Effect] button. The display will show “A55” and the LED in [Edit] button in the Edit region of the SP2’s front panel will blink. This means that the SP2 is now in Effect Editor mode. 3. First, select the desired type of effect with the upper part of Sound Select buttons in the Category ...
Chapter 4 Programming SP2 Editing Setups This section will help you understand and tame the most powerful feature of the SP2, Setup, through a few examples. • There are three basic steps in editing setups. 1. In Setup mode, press [‐/No] button and [+/Yes] button at the same time. The display will show “S00” that means Default Setup is selected. Press [Edit] button. The blinking LED in ...
Chapter 4 Programming SP2 1. Internal Setup In fact, you can consider a program as a setup with only one zone. Thus, changing zone parameters actually can affect how the program works. For example, in program mode, pressing [Split] button activates the Autosplit feature because the value for Autosplit parameter of the corresponding zone is set to ON by default. Thus, you can select any program or internal setup and make it a starting point for your own setup. 2.
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Chapter 4 Programming SP2 Velocity Range Velocity Range has the same meaning as Velocity Switching in the layering. With this, you can use your key‐strike velocity ( how hard you play ) to change the timbre of sounds. For example, you can create a program which plays leads or pads when played normally and triggers percussion sounds, such as a ride cymbal of drum kits when played at a greater velocity. To edit Velocity Range, press [Setup] button and [Edit] button. Then, press [Velocity Range] button. The LED in [Velocity Range] will flash and the display will look like < Figure 4‐18 >. • Low Velocity •...
Chapter 4 Programming SP2 Transpose You can use [Transpose] button to set the amount of transposition for each zone. The method is: 1. Select any sound from Main, Layer or Split sounds, which you want to transpose. 2. Press [Setup] and [Edit] button. 3. Press [Transpose] button. 4. Set a value of transposition with Sound Select buttons. 5. Press [Transpose] button again to confirm. < Figure 4‐21 > shows an example of the transposition feature. Two kinds of piano sounds are layered and the second piano sound is transposed up an octave ( 12st ). The result is so called an “Octave Piano” sound, which plays in octave unison. < Figure 4-21 Transposition > Editing Effect Settings You can change the effect setting for setups the same way as you do with programs. Without changing, the effect setting for Main sound will be globally applied to the entire setup. ...
Chapter 4 Programming SP2 < Figure 4-22 Turning On and OFF switch pedal > Assigning Knobs You can program Knobs A‐D to send any MIDI control change number. The procedure is like following: Press [Setup] button and [Edit] button. While holding down [Knob Mode] button, turn one of the knobs you want to program. < Figure 4-23 Selecting a Knob to be programmed > The display will show which knob will be programmed for a short while and then the MIDI control number currently assigned to it. See < Figure 4‐24 >. The Knob to be programmed is A ...
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Chapter 4 Programming SP2 < Figure 4-24 > Assign a MIDI control number you want with Sound Select buttons and press [Enter] button. For more information about MIDI control number, refer to the MIDI Implementation Chart in Appendix A. < Figure 4-25 Assigning a MIDI control Number > 4-13...
Chapter 5 Global Local This parameter establishes ( On ) or breaks ( Off ) the internal link between the MIDI‐generating components ( keyboard and physical controllers ) and the internal sound module. When you want to be able to play the SP2 from its own keyboard, set Local Control to On. When the SP2 is receiving MIDI from an external source, set Local Control to Off. Otherwise, MIDI looping ( notes get doubled ) might occur. This is particularly important when you’re using the SP2 with a sequencer. [+/Yes] and [‐/No] buttons will turn on and off Local control. The term “Local” means connection ...
Chapter 5 Global Drum Map This parameter determines the layout of percussion timbres in drum programs ( Unlike other programs, drums or percussion programs should consist various percussion instruments within a single patch ). You can select either General MIDI style layout ( GM ) or Kurzweil style layout ( KRZ ) with [+/Yes] and [‐ / No] button like < Figure 5‐5 >. The default setting is KRZ. < Figure 5‐5 > Entry Values You can assign initial values for controllers if necessary. For example, when changing setups ...
Chapter 5 Global Imagine that the knob is all the way to the left when you first call up the setup. Remember that the knob must go past the entry value before it becomes active. In this example the entry value is 0 and the current MIDI controller value sent by the knob is 0 ( minimum ). When you move the knob up, the MIDI controller value goes to 1, and therefore hasn’t crossed the entry value, and therefore nothing happens as you continue to turn the knob. You’d have to turn the knob to the right slightly, then back to the left so that it goes to MIDI Controller value 0, then the next time you turn it to the right, the knob will be active. To avoid having to turn the knob right, left, and right again, set the entry value to a very low number other than 0, such as 5. The value is so low that you won’t hear the effect, but as you turn the knob to the right the first time, it will go past value 5 and become active. Tuning The SP2 is tuned to 440 Hz. You can tune the SP2 up or down to ‐50 ( Ab ) ~ 50 ( A# ) in one‐cent increments. To recall the default setting, press [+/Yes] and [‐/No] button simultaneously. This can be useful if you are playing along with a recording, or playing with other acoustic instruments that can’t be easily retuned. The default value is 0 cent. ...
Chapter 5 Global MIDI Scope This small utility is used for monitoring MIDI data, either coming into the SP2 or being produced by the instrument itself. Whenever you play a key or controller or send and receive any MIDI data, the data show up on the display. You can monitor if the SP2 properly receives incoming MIDI data. When you select MIDI scope, the display will show “ScP” ( scope ) message. The [+/Yes] button will clear the display. “Nte” means note message and “Ctl” means control ...
Chapter 5 Global Reset This will initialize the SP2. When you select [Reset], the display will shows “Rst” ( Reset ). Press [+/Yes] once again, and the SP2 will ask you if you are sure. Press [+/Yes] button one more time and the you will see a prompt asking “rL?” ( Really ) to be sure for the last time. This will prevents you from executing a hard reset inadvertently, which erases all user‐stored data. One more push of the [+/Yes] button will initialize the SP2. < Figure 5‐10 Resetting the SP2 > 5-6...
◄ Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6‐1 ◄ Miscellaneous Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6‐2 Software Upgrades You can get software upgrades for your SP2 from Kurzweil’s FTP website or from your Kurzweil dealer. Because the software upgrades are encoded as one or more standard MIDI files containing MIDI Sysex, you need a computer (Mac or Windows PC) with a MIDI interface and sequencer to transfer the software to your SP2. Kurzweil’s FTP website address is: ftp://ftp:kurzweilmusicsystems.com/pub Also, our download page will answer any questions you might have about how to download ...
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Chapter 6 Update Installing Software Upgrades After powering on, when three dots on the display are blinking, press the [Transpose] button. < Figure 6‐1 > The display will show “uOS” ( Update OS ) message. If you want to move to another menu, use [+/Yes] or [‐/No] button. From now on, pressing [Metronome] button means “Yes” and pressing [program] button means “No”. < Figure 6‐2 > Thus, if you decide to install software upgrades, press [Metronome] button while the display is showing “uOS”. Then, the display will show “u.O.S.” that means the SP2 is now waiting for the data transmission. ...
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Chapter 6 Update If you start the MIDI file player and still the display shows “u.O.S.”, it means that the data is not being sent to the SP2 properly. 10. In this case, make sure the MIDI connection and the MIDI file player setting from the computer is correct one more time. 11. If everything works well, the loading may take up to 18 minutes. After the software loading is completed, the display will show “OK” message which means that the software upgrade has been successfully done. < Figure 6‐4 The “OK” message > 12.
Chapter 6 Update Miscellaneous Menus ◄ As described above, when the display shows “uOS”, you can select more menu options including diagnostic with [Up] and [Down] buttons. 6-4...
Chapter 7 Effect < Figure 7‐2 Effect Wet/Dry > MIDI Controller 93 and MIDI Controller 91 are assigned to control the wet/dry mix of Effect and Reverb block. The value of 0 means completely dry signal with no effect processing at all. The value of 127 is the opposite ‐ processed signal only. • MIDI91 / REVERB • MIDI93 / EFFECT Routing Effect Routing Effects is determining which block the audio signal will pass through. Literally, the term “Routing” means selecting paths in the SP2’s effect engine along which to send the audio ...
Chapter 7 Effect Wet / Dry Mix Most programs and setups are routed to Effect block by default. The audio signal processed by the Effect block can be routed to Reverb block before being sent to the main output. The [Effect] and [Reverb] buttons in the Performance / Edit region of the front panel enables the “sends” to each block. When the bottonʹs LEDs are lit, control the send amount with knobs. The numeric value for each block means the following: • The Effect controls how much of Effect block’s effect gets applied to the dry signal coming from the sound engine. • The Reverb controls how much of the processed signal coming from Effect block goes to Reverb block and gets Reverb block’s effect applied to it. ...
CHAPTER8 Tutorials This chapter provides a few programming examples for ensemble or solo performance situations, which users can easily follow step‐by‐step by themselves. Create some setups with two or more programs using layering, splitting and velocity switching feature. With the internal rhythm patterns running, you can even run an entire show alone which would need multiple players. While enjoying the tutorials, you will learn the advanced features of the SP2 quickly. Programming with Layers The most often used layering techniques are mixing two sounds ( Piano with Strings or Pads ) each with fast attack and slow attack for richer and punchier sounds, or ...
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Chapter 8 Tutorial Press [Layer] button located on the left side of the display. This will change the LED on the [Program] button from red to amber and “L26” will appear on the display. The color change of LED means that the SP2 is in Editing mode and “L26” indicates that program number 26 is ( L )ayered. < Figure 8‐2 > Press [Drum/Perc] button in the category region and press [Enter] button. The “L26” on the display will change to “L64” ( Vibes ). < Figure 8‐3 > < Figure 8‐4 > 8-2...
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Chapter 8 Tutorial Select Zone Volume mode with [Knob Mode] button. Use knob 1‐2 to adjust the volume level of each sound. Set Main volume level to 110 and Layer volume level to 100. < Figure 8‐5 > Press [Store] button in the Edit region and press [Yes] button below the display. The SP2 will ask you once more to be sure. One more press of [Yes] button will complete the saving procedure and the display will show “q01” indicating the slot number you just stored your program in. You can select one of the stored programs with [Q.Access] button at any time. ...
Chapter 8 Tutorial Splitting in Program mode When you need two sounds on different parts of the keyboard, splitting comes in handy. For example, if you want to play a flute melody part with your right hand while playing a piano accompaniment part with your left hand. Layering is playing two sounds on the same part of the ...
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Chapter 8 Tutorial Press [Drum/Perc] button in the category region and press [6] button below. Then “L50” on the display will change to “L41” ( Scatman ). < Figure 8‐9 > Press [Split] button next to [Layer] button. The display will show “p53” ( Pd Clav o Bass ). Now you have a bass sound assigned to the lower register of the keyboard. < Figure 8‐10 > Select Zone Volume mode with [Knob Mode] button. Use knob 1‐3 to adjust the volume level of each sound. Set Main volume level to 110, Layer volume level to 90 and Split volume level to 120. ...
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Chapter 8 Tutorial Press[Store] button in the Edit region and press [Yes] button below the display. The SP2 will ask you once more to be sure. One more press of [Yes] button will complete the saving procedure and the display will show “q01” indicating the slot number you just stored your program in. You can select one of the stored programs with [Q.Access] button at any time. < Figure 8‐12 > Using Layered Sounds with Rhythm Patterns Press [Q.Access] in ...
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Chapter 8 Tutorial Press [Rhythm] button below the display. Press [Jazz] button in the Category region and then press [6] button. The display will indicate “r49” ( Jazz Rhythm 1 ). Pressing [Yes] button below the display will start the selected rhythm pattern.. < Figure 8‐14 > Select Effect wet/Dry mode with [Knob Mode] button. Adjust the tempo of the rhythm pattern with knob 4. < Figure 8‐15 > Select Zone Volume mode with [Knob Mode] button. Adjust the volume level of the rhythm pattern with knob 4. For this example, set it to 100. < Figure 8‐16 > 8-7...
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Chapter 8 Tutorial Pressing [No] button below the display will stop the rhythm pattern playing. With one more press of [Rhythm] button, you will return to Program mode. < Figure 8‐17 > When editing, always try to listen to the sounds closely. Also, comparing the edited sounds to the similar sounds in commercial songs is a good way to be familiar with programming more quickly. 8-8...
CHAPTER9 Troubleshooting / FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Maintenance Aside from normal care in handling and use, your Stage Piano requires no regular maintenance. Do not use abrasives or solvents as they may damage the unit’s exterior such as paint, markings, info strip and display lens, etc. Clean with a soft cloth dampened with water. Unlike other instruments, the SP2 uses nonvolatile flash memory for storage, which needs no power or batteries to retain information. So, unplug the power adapter from the wall if your SP2 will be off for a long period of time. Common Problems Below is a list of the most commonly encountered problems and diagnoses for each. Power Problems The normal power‐up sequence should follows:. 1. The display and the LEDs of your SP2 are turned on and off in a certain order for a while. 2. The initial display appear. If nothing at all happens when you turn on the power, check these items: Power module not plugged securely in wall outlet. ...
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting/FAQ If all of the above are checked okay, yet you still don’t see normal operation, check these items: Input voltage rating of power module does not match your power system. Incorrect of defective power module. For information about the power module specifications, see page A‐1. Voltage or current rating less than specified will cause unusual or intermittent operation. ...
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting/FAQ MIDI Problems If you connected your SP2 to a computer running sequencer application, and are experiencing problems, check these: MIDI cables not securely plugged in at both ends. Wrong MIDI connections. To send MIDI, plug into the SP2’s MIDI Out connector and the external device’s MIDI In connector. Defective MIDI cable. Check if the Global parameter “Local” is on. Setting this parameter to ON makes the SP2 send MIDI information only to itself. The Local parameter must be set to OFF when ...
If you are having problems making a control pedal work properly, check these: Be sure the pedal is plugged into the correct jack which has printed label “CC pedal” above it. Do NOT use MONO Volume Pedal! This will cause system malfunctioning or damage to your instrument. If the pedal works backward, operates very abruptly, or not at all, it’s most likely a wiring problem. See below for more information. When using adapter cables to adapt a pedal with two mono cables, make sure that the Y adapter is a stereo splitter type. Kurzweil Service Centers To locate the nearest Kurzweil Service Center for further assistance, please visit the following link. http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/ 9-4...
Appendix A Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Physical Specification SP2X 1247(L) X 337.5(W) X 126(H) 1412(L) X 337.5(W) X 126(H) Dimension(mm) 13 kg 22 kg Weight Electrical Specification Voltage and Frequency Ranges 120 VAC 230 VAC Adapter Model PM0023A Adapter Model PM0024A Safe voltage range 100–125 Volts RMS 200–230 Volts RMS Safe frequency range 58–65 Hz 48–65 Hz Power Consumption Voltage Level ...
Appendix A SP2 Specifications Audio Specifications Line-Level Left and Right Analog Audio Outputs Balanced outputs using two 1/4-inch stereo ( tip-ring-sleeve ) phone plugs Connectors and shielded twisted pair cable or unbalanced using two 1/4-inch mono (tip- ring) phone plugs and coaxial cable. 400 ohm, Balanced, nominal Impedance 200 ohm, Unbalanced, nominal...
Appendix B 02 Classic Grand SP2 Programs and Knob A MIDI 6 Knob B MIDI 13 Controller Assignments Knob C MIDI 23 Knob D MIDI 24 Mwheel MIDI 1 The following list describes the physical controller assignments for each program and setup. Because they are all realtime controllers, you can easily put expressiveness and variety in 03 Dynamic grand your performance with them. They are also very Knob A MIDI 6 useful for sequencing applications. ...
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Appendix B SP2 Program and Effect List 07 Hard Rock Piano 13 Digital E Piano Knob A MIDI 6 Knob A Timbre Knob B MIDI 13 Knob B MIDI 13 Knob C MIDI 23 Knob C Layer Enable Knob D MIDI 24 Knob D MIDI 24...
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Appendix B SP2 Program and Effect List 19 Pipe Organ 25 Film String Knob A Layer Xfade Knob A Lowpas Freq Knob B Layer Xfade Knob B MIDI 13 Knob C MIDI 23 Knob C MIDI 23 Knob D MIDI 24 Knob D MIDI 24 Mwheel...
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Appendix B SP2 Program and Effect List 31 U Say Tomita… 37 Indy lead Knob A Timbre Knob A Lowpas Freq Knob B MIDI 13 Knob B MIDI 13 Knob C MIDI 23 Knob C MIDI 23 Knob D MIDI 24 Knob D MIDI 24 Mwheel...
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Appendix B SP2 Program and Effect List 43 Doo >< Daa 49 Acoustic Guitar Knob A Timbre Knob A Timbre Knob B xFade Knob B Timbre Knob C MIDI 23 Knob C MIDI 23 Knob D MIDI 24 Knob D MIDI 24 Mwheel Vibrato Depth...
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Appendix B SP2 Program and Effect List 55 Slap Bass 60 Electro kit Knob A MIDI 6 Knob A Lowpas Freq Knob B MIDI 13 Knob B Pitch Shift Knob C MIDI 23 Knob C MIDI 23 Knob D MIDI 24 Knob D MIDI 24 FootSW 1...
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Appendix B SP2 Program and Effect List SP2 Effects and Reverbs ...
Appendix B SP2 Program and Effect List MIDI Controllers None Bank MSB Bank LSB Sustain DataInc Mod Wheel Mod Wheel LSB Port Switch DataDec Breath Sosten NRg LBS Soft NRg MSB Foot Control Legato Rg LSB Port Time Port Time LSB Hold2 Rg MSB Data...
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The SP2 supports three kinds of drum maps. Drums and percussion sounds are differently mapped in accordance with each drum map. There is an advantage in using different kinds of drum maps. You can select either General MIDI style layout ( GM ) or Kurzweil style layout ( KRZ ) in the Global menu. Choose the layout that is most suitable for your performance style. For example, the General MIDI map is useful for playing back General MIDI format MIDI files. The next page shows how percussion timbres are assigned to each key in each map. The left side description is the mapping for white keys and the right side is for black keys. ...