Understanding The Mp7Se - Kawai MP7SE Owner's Manual

Understanding the MP7SE

 Preparation before use
The MP7SE does not feature built-in speakers. Therefore, in order to listen to the MP7SE, it will first be necessary to connect a mixer,
keyboard amplifier, or headphones to the instrument.
Once connected to an audio output device, press the POWER SWITCH located on the right of the rear panel to turn on the MP7SE.
It is recommended to turn on the MP7SE before the audio output device in order to avoid the unpleasant switching noise that can
sometimes occur.
 MP7SE zone structure: explanation
The MP7SE features 4 zones: MAIN, SUB1, SUB2, and SUB3. Each zone features a dedicated VOLUME fader and can be turned ON or OFF
freely. Zones can be set to INT (play the MP7SE's internal sounds), EXT (control external MIDI devices) or INT and EXT simultaneously.
When a zone is set to INT, the process of selecting and assigning sounds is largely identical for each zone. However, there are some
important differences between the MAIN zone and three SUB zones. First, the MAIN zone features two separate EFX modules and
an additional AMP simulator, while the SUB zones each feature one EFX module only. Moreover, the MAIN zone allows any of the 129
effects to be assigned to both EFX modules, however the variety of effects available to the SUB zones' EFX modules is limited to 22
effects. Finally, the MP7SE's tonewheel organ mode can only be used with the MAIN zone is selected, thus the SUB zones are limited
to using the standard PCM organ sounds. All sounds are adjusted using the various parameters in the EDIT menu, with additional
'Feature Parameters' that are specific to certain sounds.
REVERB settings are common for all zones, however the depth parameter can be controlled independently for each zone. The
MP7SE's EQ is also common for all zones, however parameters in the EDIT menu allow the tonal character for each zone's sound to
be adjusted independently.
When set to EXT, zones are used to control external MIDI devices. The MAIN and SUB zones share the same MIDI capabilities, allowing
up to four MIDI channels to be independently controlled at the same time. As with INT mode, various parameters to define transmit/
receive channels, MMC features, keyboard ranges, and knob assignments can be accessed for each EXT zone via the EDIT menu.
Modifications to each sound can be stored as individual SOUND presets, while the entire configuration of the MP7SE itself can be
stored in one of the 256 SETUP memories.
 MP7SE zone structure: block diagram
The diagram below illustrates the zone structure of the MP7SE.
Line In
Line In Fader
Zone Mode
Amp
INT
MAIN
EXT
MAIN Fader
INT
SUB1
EXT
SUB1 Fader
INT
SUB2
EXT
SUB2 Fader
INT
SUB3
EXT
SUB3 Fader
Noise Gate
Input Level
EFX1 EFX2
MAIN Reverb Depth
EFX
SUB1 Reverb Depth
EFX
SUB2 Reverb Depth
EFX
Reverb
Virtual Technician
SUB3 Reverb Depth
EQ
Normal Out
Master Fader
Key MIDI
MIDI Out
Key USB
USB-MIDI Out
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