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Artesia PE-88 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 PE-88 Owner s Manual irgin usical nstruments...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Precaution Thank you for purchasing this digital instrument. For correct operation and safety, please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 4 This PE-88 offers many features and connection possibilities. To get the most out of your instrument, please read this manual and try out the various functions that can compliment your playing style.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Panel Control ................Basic Operation ............... Connections ................Voice ..................Effect ..................Function ................. Auto Accompaniment ............... Registration Memory ..............Song Recording ............... Play Alone Songs ..............Factory Reset ..............Appendix ................Specifications ................Warranty .................

  • Page 7: Panel Control

    Panel Control Front Panel 1. PITCH BEND 20. DATA CONTROL 21. -/+ 2. POWER 22. VOICE/STYLE 3. VOLUME 23. FUNCTION 4. DEMO 24. ENTER 5. BASS EQUALIZER 25. PLAY 6. TREBLE EQUALIZER TRACK 1 7. LEFT TRACK 2 8. RIGHT RECORD 9.

  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Turn on the power Turn the power on by pressing the POWER switch, the panel LED will light. POWER NOTE If you don't play or make any operational changes then the piano will automatically turn off in 30 minutes. Adjust the Main Volume VOLUME Use [VOLUME] control to adjust the volume to your desired level.

  • Page 9: Pitch Bend

    Pitch Bend (1)The PITCH BEND can be used to adjust the pitch of the keyboard. PITCH BEND Push the wheel upward, the keyboard pitch will be increased and pull wheel downward to decrease the keyboard pitch. (2)Pull the wheel to the downward position for about 2 seconds, LCD will display the pitch range (pitch sensitivity).

  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Using USB-MIDI/USB Audio This product allows the transfer of MIDI information over USB to a laptop, tablet or smartphone. As complicated as this might sound, it's actually pretty straight forward. This piano is USB Class Compliant; therefore there is no need to install a driver to enable it to work with a computer.

  • Page 11: Line Out Jack

    Line Out jack The Line out jack can be used to deliver the output of the piano to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console or recording device. Line Out Stereo System NOTE To avoid damaging the speakers, please ensure that the volume has been set to the minimum level before connecting the power and other devices.
  • Page 12 When connecting a pedal, the piano will function accordingly. SOFT: gives the piano voices a ''lower, softer'' sound. SOSTENUTO: this allows only the notes pressed on the keyboard before the Sostenuto pedal is activated to sustain and no subsequent notes played afterwards.

  • Page 13: Voice

    Voice 137 voices in total (see voice list: P.43) Select a Voice You can use the voice button on the panel, or the [+/-] button and the data dial to select voices. Direct Select Button When the [VOICE/STYLE] button is not lit, you can use the Direct Select Button to select the voice.

  • Page 14: Split Voice

    Split Voice Press the [SPLIT] button, the Split cursor will flash, and the split voice will appear in the LCD display for 3 seconds, press the[+/-] buttons or turn the dial to select the left voice. R 1 2 USB DISK SONG SPLIT Press [SPLIT] button again to turn off the split voice.
  • Page 15 USB DISK LAYER SONG Set Dual(Layer) Voice Volume Reference: Dual Voice Volume (P.20). Exit Layer Mode Press the [LAYER] button again to exit Dual mode and its indicator will turn off. User Button User Voice -You can chose any instrument voice to be the USER quick start voice button.

  • Page 16: Effect

    Effect Digital Effect These effects add additional realism to the overall sounds. Reverb The [REVERB] button selects digital Reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. Press the [REVERB] button, to engage this effect. Press the [REVERB] button, use [+]and[-] buttons or turn the Control Knob to select a different Reverb type.

  • Page 17: Sustain Button

    Adjusting Chorus Level Reference: Chorus level (P.24). Sustain Button This function adds Sustain to the notes that you play. It has the same effect as pressing down on a sustain pedal. SUSTAIN Press [SUSTAIN] button again to turn sustain off. Transpose Button The Transpose function allows you to change the pitch of the instrument in semitone steps, up to a maximum setting of 12 semitones (a maximum of one octave up or...

  • Page 18: Function

    Function The [FUNCTION] button provides access to a range of functions that give your PE-88 extraordinary versatility. The functions are categorized in groups as follows: Display Name Submenu Parameter Range Menu Default (8 capital letters) -64 63 Tune TUNE TOUCHNOR...
  • Page 19 Display Name Submenu Parameter Range Menu Default (8 capital letters) Main Voice Pan MAIN PAN Split Voice Pan SPLT PAN MIXER Dual Voice Pan DUAL PAN 0:REV OFF, 1:HALL 1 HALL 2 Reverb Type REV TYPE 2:HALL 2, 3:ROOM 1 4:ROOM 2, 5:ROOM 3 6:STAGE 1, 7:STAGE 2 8:PLATE...
  • Page 20 Display Name Submenu Parameter Range Menu Default (8 capital letters) 0PD2 NULL, 1PD2 SUS 2PD2 SOS, 3PD2 SOFT 2PD2 Pedal 2 Set* PEDAL 2 4PD2 STRT(start/stop) 5PD2 FIL1, 6PD2 FIL2 7PD2 MEM(load mem) PEDAL 0PD3 NULL, 1PD3 SUS 2PD3 SOS, 3PD3 SOFT 3 PD3 Pedal 3 Set* PEDAL 3...
  • Page 21 Touch There are 7 different Touch Settings for you to select . Press the [FUNCTION] button, the LCD will display PERFORM , then press the [ENTER] button to " " confirm, use [+/-] button the [DATA CONTROL] knob to select TOUCH , "...

  • Page 22: Split Point

    Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value. Split Voice Octave In this function you can adjust the split voice octave value. Press the [FUNCTION] button, the LCD will display PERFORM , then press " " the [ENTER] button to confirm, use [+/-] buttons the [DATA CONTROL] knob select SPLT OCT , press the [ENTER] button to confirm , use [+/-] button "...

  • Page 23: Metronome Time Signature

    Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value. Chord Point The Chord Point is where the Chord Accompaniment is triggered to begin playing. Press the [FUNCTION] button, until the LCD will display PERFORM , then " " press the [ENTER] button to confirm, use [+/-] buttons the [DATA CONTROL] knob to select CHRD PT , press the [ENTER] button to confirm , use [+/-]...

  • Page 24: Main Voice Volume

    FUNCTION ENTER R 1 2 USB DISK SONG Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value. Main Voice Volume This function sets overall volume of each instrument voice. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to select MIXER , then press "...

  • Page 25: Metronome Volume

    FUNCTION ENTER R 1 2 USB DISK SONG Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value. Metronome Volume Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to select MIXER , then press " " the [ENTER] button to confirm, use [+/-] buttons the [DATA CONTROL] knob to select MET VOL , press the [ENTER] button to confirm , use [+/-]...

  • Page 26: Reverb Type

    FUNCTION ENTER R 1 2 USB DISK SONG Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value. Split Voice Pan Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to select MIXER , then press " " the [ENTER] button to confirm, use [+/-] buttons the [DATA CONTROL] knob to select SPLT PAN , press the [ENTER] button to confirm , use [+/-]...
  • Page 27 FUNCTION ENTER R 1 2 USB DISK SONG Hall1 Hall2 Room1 Room2 Room3 Stage1 Stage2 Plate Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value. Main Voice Reverb Level Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to select MIXER , then press "...
  • Page 28 Dual Voice Reverb Level Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to select MIXER , then press " " the [ENTER] button to confirm, use [+/-] buttons the [DATA CONTROL] knob to select DUAL REV , press the [ENTER] button to confirm , use [+/-] "...
  • Page 29 FUNCTION ENTER R 1 2 USB DISK SONG Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value. Split Voice Chorus Level Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to select MIXER , then press " " the [ENTER] button to confirm, use [+/-] buttons the [DATA CONTROL] knob to select SPLT CHR , press the [ENTER] button to confirm , use [+/-]...

  • Page 30: Midi Out

    SONG Local on------ Normal operation. Keyboard notes that are played are heard and Controller MIDI data is sent to the PE-88 Sound Engine. Local off------ There will be no sound produced by the piano's own tone generator when notes are play, so no sound will be heard . The MIDI note data will be transmitted and function as usual.
  • Page 31 Pedal 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to select PEDAL , then press " " the [ENTER] button to confirm, the LCD will display " PEDAL1 " , press the [ENTER] button to confirm , use [+/-] buttons the [DATA CONTROL] knob select 0-7(0 "PD1 NULL", "PD1 SUS",2 "PD1 SOS",3 "PD1 SOFT", 4"PD1...
  • Page 32 FUNCTION ENTER R 1 2 USB DISK SONG Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value. Pedal 3 Press the [FUNCTION] button, use [+/-] buttons to select PEDAL , then press " " [ENTER] button to confirm, and use [+/-] buttons or the [DATA CONTROL] to select "...

  • Page 33: Factory Reset

    Delete Track To Delete a recorded track from the Music Recorder please follow instructions below: Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to select OTHER , then press " " the [ENTER] button to confirm, the LCD will display " DEL REC "...

  • Page 34: Auto Accompaniment

    Auto Accompaniment Your piano has 100 accompaniment styles which can be used to provide Fully-orchestrated Auto Accompaniment. When the Auto Accompaniment function is turned on, your piano will create fully-orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment based on chords you play with the left hand in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard(i.e.

  • Page 35: Using Auto Accompaniment

    Using Auto Accompaniment Select a Rhythm Style Reference: Select a Rhythm style .(P.30) Turn the Chord Function Reference: Chord Button " " function.( P.34 The left hand section of the keyboard becomes the Auto Accompaniment section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected Rhythm style.
  • Page 36 Fill-In Press the [FILL IN 1] button at any time while the accompaniment is playing to add a fill-in. If you press the [SYNCHRO] button and then the [FILL In1] button or the [FILL In2/ VARIATION ] button, the accompaniment will start from the fill-in as soon as a chord is detected in the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard.

  • Page 37: Harmony Button

    Time signature: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4,6/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8,9/8,12/8. Default: 4/4. R 1 2 METRONOME USB DISK SONG Harmony Button The harmony function features a variety of performance effects that enhance the melodies you play when using the accompaniment styles. Press [HARMONY] button, the indicator is lighted.
  • Page 38 NOTE If you don't press any button for 3 seconds after entering the “ACC.VOL” setting mode, it will return to previous settings automatically. Chord Button Press [CHORD] button to turn the chord function on. The left hand section of the keyboard becomes the Auto Accompaniment section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected Rhythm style.

  • Page 39: Registration Memory

    Registration Memory The piano can store 4 groups of 5 banks on the control panel settings. By pressing the corresponding memory button, you can recall these settings rapidly. You can preset the panel settings to suit to your performance and store them to the registration memory positions.
  • Page 40 For example: When the STYLE button is on, you can press the R&G ] button, and press the [REGIST/BANK] button repeatedly to select the memory bank1, and then hold the [REGIST/BANK] button and press the [M1] button, the R&G ] style will be stored in the memory(SAVE_MEM 1-1).

  • Page 41: Song Recording

    Song Recording The Song Recorder (or sequencer) built into piano can record two individual tracks, allowing you to record one part and then play and record a second complementary part while the first part plays back. Record a Track Track1 1.Hold down the [RECORD] button , then press the [TRACK1] button, the light of the [TRACK1] button will flash and the light of the [RECORD] button will turn on.
  • Page 42 2.Play the piano or start Rhythm and the Song Recorder will start recording. 3.Press the [RECORD] button again to end off the recording. NOTE If the TRACK 1 has data recorded, the indicator will light and it will play when the recording has started.

  • Page 43: Listening To The Entire Song

    Play Along Songs There are 376 songs built into this Piano for your musical enjoyment. These songs have separate left and right-hand parts that can be turned on and off as required so you can practice the corresponding part on the piano. Song Tutor Turn on the song mode by pressing both the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons simultaneously.

  • Page 44: Practicing The Right Hand Of The Selected Song

    Practicing The Right Hand Of The Selected Song 1). With the play along song mode engaged, press the [RIGHT] button to mute the right hand part. The right indicator will not light. SONG TUTOR LEFT RIGHT 2). Press the [PLAY] button. Its indicator will flash and you will hear the metronome" count in"...

  • Page 45: Factory Reset

    Factory Reset 1. Turn off the power. POWER 2. Hold [+] and [-] buttons, then turn the power on. It can restore all fun tions to factory defaults. R 1 2 USB DISK SONG POWER NOTE If the “RESET” remains on the LCD, this means it can not restore all functions to factory defaults.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart F u n c t i o n T r a n s m i t t e d R e c o g n i z e d R e m a r k s Basic Default 1-16...

  • Page 47: Voice List

    Voice List PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM BANK BANK BANK VOICE NAME VOICE NAME VOICE NAME CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE PIANO SynStrg1 Goblins SynStrg2 Echoes GrandPno BritePno ChoirAah SciFi ETHNIC El.Grand VoiceOoh HnkyTonk SynVoice Sitar ElPiano1 Orch Hit Banjo BRASS Shamisen ElPiano2 Trumpet Koto Harpsich Clavi.

  • Page 48: Style List

    Style List STYLE NAME STYLE NAME STYLE NAME R&B FunkyPop R&B 1 Folk 1 R&B Shuf LATIN ROCKIN LatnPop1 Motown LatnPop2 Gospel 2 Tango GosShuf Rumba Gospel 1 Beguine Blues Latin 1 SwingFnk Latin 2 Reggae 1 Bolero BoogWoog Merengue RockRoll Salsa SlowBlus...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting Hints When the instrument is turned on or off, a This is normal and indicates that the instrument popping sound is temporarily produced. is receiving electrical power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the it further away from the instrument.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Keyboard: 88 weighted velocity-sensitive keys Display: Multi-Function LCD Display Polyphony: Voice: Sustain,Sostenuto,Soft(support Expression pedal). Pedal: All pedal support user setting function. BASS[-12,+12]dB , TREBLE[-12,+12]dB Reverb(8 types),Reverb Level, Effect: Chorus(13 types),Chorus Level style: Syschro start,Intro,Ending,Fillin,Variation,Accompaniment, style Feature: Freeze,Volume,Metronome Split,Layer,Duet,Harmony,Tune,Transpose,Octave,6 Touch Keyboard control Sensitivity and Fixed touch Response 10 demo + 376 learning songs...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    In the event repairs are needed, the original purchaser should contact Virgin Musical Instrument Company, the parent company of Artesia Pianos, at 888-998-9848. Virgin Musical Instrument Company will then repair the product or return it to the VMI distribution center for repairs. Upon completion of the repair, the unit will be returned to the music store, freight prepaid.
  • Page 52 Virgin Musical Instrument Company Inc P O Box 2908 La Mesa, CA 91943 PH: 619 244-0006 E-mail: info@virginmusicalinstruments.com www.virginmusicalinstruments.com...

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