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  • Page 1 ©2012 Young Chang Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Kurzweil ® is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Kurzweil ®, Young Chang®, V. A. S. T. ®, and SPS4-8™ are trademarks of Young Chang Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 CAUTION The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 Kurzweil International Contacts Contact the Kurzweil office listed below to locate your local Kurzweil representative. US Customers: American Music & Sound 22020 Clarendon Street, Suite 305 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: 800-431-2609 Fax: 818-597-0411 Email: Info@AmericanMusicAndSound.com Customers outside the US: Kurzweil Co., LTD.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..............................1-1 Main Features .............................1-1 Keyboard and Controllers ......................1-1 Pedals (Optional) ........................1-2 Staying Current ..........................1-2 Do You Have Everything? .......................1-2 Chapter 2 Getting Started ............................2-1 Before You Start… ..........................2-1 Quick Start ............................2-1 Make Connections ........................2-1 Use Your SPS4 ..........................2-2 Start Up Details: The Rear Panel ...........................2-2...
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Features of the SPS4 ..........................3-1 The Front Panel ..........................3-1 Pitch and Mod Controllers .......................3-2 Pitch Touchpad ...........................3-2 Mod Slider ............................3-2 Function Buttons ..........................3-2 Program Button ..........................3-3 Setup Button ..........................3-3 Edit Setup Button ........................3-3 Global Button ..........................3-3 Save Button ..........................3-3 Split (Zone 1) Button .........................3-4 Layer (Zone 2) Button .......................3-4 Transpose (Zone 3 and Zone 4) Buttons ................3-4...
  • Page 7 Functions ............................5-4 The Split Function ........................5-4 The Layer Function ........................5-4 MIDI Program Change Function ....................5-5 Differing Program Numbers....................5-5 Demo Function ...........................5-6 Chapter 6 Program Mode ............................6-1 About Program Mode ........................6-1 Table of Programs..........................6-2 Selection ..............................6-3 Using the Object Select Buttons ....................6-3 Bank Select Button ......................6-4 Group Select Buttons ......................6-5 Sound Select Buttons ......................6-5...
  • Page 8 The Control Knob..........................7-7 The Split Function ..........................7-8 Split Program ........................7-8 Split Volume .........................7-8 Split Key ..........................7-9 Split Transposition .......................7-9 The Layer Function ...........................7-9 Layer Program ........................7-10 Layer Volume ........................7-10 Layer Transposition ......................7-10 Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel ..................7-10 Saving in Setup Mode ........................7-11 Chapter 8 Edit Setup Mode ............................8-1 About Edit Setup Mode ........................8-1...
  • Page 9 Mode ............................8-13 Entry State ..........................8-13 Exit State ..........................8-13 About Auxiliary Effects ........................8-14 Common Parameters ........................8-14 Aux Effect Override .........................8-14 Aux Effect Channel ........................8-15 Saving in Setup Mode ........................8-15 Chapter 9 Global Mode .............................9-1 Selecting and Editing Parameters ....................9-2 The Global Parameters ........................9-3 Tuning ............................9-3 Velocity Map (VMap) .........................9-3 FX Select (FXSel) ........................9-4...
  • Page 10 Controlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup ..............11-7 Other Tutorials ..........................11-11 Connecting to an External Audio System ................11-11 Connecting MIDI ........................11-11 Managing Object Data ......................11-11 Updating Software ........................11-11 Restoring Factory Defaults ....................11-12 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting ............................12-1 Maintenance .............................12-1 Common Problems .........................12-1 Power Problems ........................12-1 Audio Problems ........................12-3 MIDI Problems .........................12-4...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The SPS4 is a professional performance instrument. It boasts 128 excellent sounds (including the famous Kurzweil Grand Piano) already on-board and ready to be played. It is also a capable MIDI controller ideally suited for controlling additional sound modules and as input to a sequencer.

  • Page 12: Pedals (Optional)

    •  Musician’s Guide (this book) • Warranty card If you don’t have all of these components, please contact your Kurzweil / Young Chang dealer. Your SPS4 has a built-in sound system so it is ready to play with only the factory provided...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before You Start… Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will help you hook up your SPS4 to your external sound system (if desired) and MIDI system. If hooking up new gear is familiar to you, then simply read the following two sections in this chapter.

  • Page 14: Use Your Sps4

    Getting Started Start Up Details: The Rear Panel Use Your SPS4 1. Power up your SPS4 first, and then raise the MASTER VOLUME slider. The SPS4 starts up in Program mode by default. Press one of the Function buttons to the left of the display to switch Modes.

  • Page 15: The Cc Pedal Jack

    • Use the computer to manage the user data contents of the SPS4. • Update the software and sounds of the SPS4. Be sure to check the Kurzweil Music Systems website at www.Kurzweil.com for new documentation and software updates before using your new instrument.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power Cable (Line Cord)

    Getting Started Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord) Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord) The SPS4 runs on 19 volts DC power and requires 3.4 amps to power the built-in amplifier. Your dealer will provide the voltage adapter and power cord to match the AC power in your area: 100, 120, 230, or 240 volts at 50–60 Hz.
  • Page 17 Getting Started Connecting to an External Audio System Your SPS4 features Left and Right audio input jacks for connecting to external signal sources such as CD or MP3 players or a second keyboard. The audio input signal is mixed with the SPS4’s own signal then the mixture is sent to the speakers, headphone jacks, and audio output jacks.

  • Page 18: Connecting Pedals

    Of course this can be changed by programming, as described in Setup Mode on page 7-1. If you use a third-party (non-Kurzweil) switch pedal, make sure it’s connected before you turn on your SPS4. This ensures that the pedal will work properly (it might function in reverse—off when it’s down and on when it’s up—if you turn on your SPS4 before plugging...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Control Pedal

    A control pedal can be very useful for controlling volume, vibrato, or other effect by foot. The Kurzweil CC-1 control pedal will work best with the SPS4, but it is also possible to use third-party control pedals designed for synthesizers. Note that a volume pedal may or may not be satisfactory depending on how it is constructed.

  • Page 20: Connecting Midi

    Getting Started Connecting MIDI Connecting MIDI In addition to being a performance-suited musical instrument, the SPS4 is a powerful, but intuitive and easy-to-use MIDI controller. For descriptions of how to customize your SPS4 as MIDI controller, and how to use its MIDI controller capabilities to their fullest potential, see Setup Mode on page 7-1.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Computer Sequencer

    Getting Started Connecting MIDI Scenario 1: SPS4 as the MIDI controller Module 1 Module 2 Last Module MIDI In MIDI Thru MIDI In MIDI Thru MIDI In SPS4 MIDI Out Scenario 2: SPS4 as the last module in the MIDI chain Module 1 Module 2 Last Module...
  • Page 22 Getting Started Connecting MIDI 2-10...

  • Page 23: Features Of The Sps4

    Features of the SPS4 The Front Panel Chapter 3 Features of the SPS4 This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of the SPS4. Many of these features have both general functions and Mode-specific functions. For more in-depth descriptions of these features, refer to the chapters on the individual Modes.

  • Page 24: Pitch And Mod Controllers

    Features of the SPS4 Pitch and Mod Controllers Pitch and Mod Controllers Pitch Touchpad Mod Slider (on left cheekblock) (on front panel) Pitch Touchpad The pitch touchpad is located on the left cheekblock. It works much like a traditional pitch wheel or pitch bender lever but is more compact and less prone to wear out.

  • Page 25: Program Button

    Features of the SPS4 Function Buttons Program Button Pressing the Program button will take you into Program Mode (described in The Operating  Modes on page 5-1 and, in further detail, in Program Mode on page 6-1). In Program Mode, you can select and play different sounds (or “Programs”). This button’s LED will be illuminated when you are in Program Mode. Setup Button Pressing the Setup button will take you into Setup Mode (described in The Operating Modes ...

  • Page 26: Split (Zone 1) Button

    Features of the SPS4 Function Buttons Split (Zone 1) Button Pressing the Split button will perform the Split Function. With the Split Function, you can split the keyboard into up to four Zones, and assign different programs, MIDI settings, and transpositions to each Zone.

  • Page 27: The Control Knob

    Features of the SPS4 The Control Knob The Control Knob The assignable control knob is a powerful and flexible—yet intuitive—feature of the SPS4. It provides you with real-time control of five parameters. In Program Mode and Setup Mode, these parameters are preset. In Edit Setup Mode, you can change what these parameters are.

  • Page 28: Display And Value Buttons

    Features of the SPS4 Display and Value Buttons Display and Value Buttons The alphanumeric display and Value buttons below it are located close to the center of the front panel. Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons Use the Next and Previous buttons to scroll through the list of items on the display. Pressing both the Next and Previous buttons simultaneously will jump to the first entry of the next category of items in the list.

  • Page 29: Object Select Buttons

    Features of the SPS4 Object Select Buttons Object Select Buttons The Object Select Buttons are located on the right side of the front panel. Note that there are three types of Object Select Buttons: Bank Select, Group Select, and Sound Select. The Programs and Setups of the SPS4 are organized in three levels of organization: eight Sounds make up a Group, eight Groups make up a Bank.

  • Page 30: Bank Select Button

    Features of the SPS4 Object Select Buttons Bank Select Button Pressing the Bank Select button will cycle through the three object banks: Bank 1, Bank 2, and User. The column of LEDs indicates the currently selected bank. In Program Mode, Bank 1 contains programs 0-63, Bank 2 contains programs 64-127, and User Bank contains user-created programs numbered 128-191.

  • Page 31: Alphanumeric Data Entry

    Features of the SPS4 Double Button Presses Alphanumeric Data Entry When editing parameters or naming Objects, you can use the Group and Sound Select buttons for alphanumeric data entry. Note that on each button the secondary function is printed in gray ink. Double Button Presses Several pairs of the buttons on the SPS4 have timesaving secondary functions when pressed simultaneously—think of them as keyboard shortcuts.

  • Page 32: Jump Value

    Features of the SPS4 Double Button Presses Jump Value Pressing both Next and Previous Value buttons simultaneously will jump to the next category of items in the list. For example, when in Program Mode with program 1 Studio Grand currently selected, pressing Next and Previous simultaneously will jump up the list of programs to program 8 Stevie’s Rhds, the first of the Electric Piano programs.

  • Page 33: Demo

    Features of the SPS4 Double Button Presses Demo Pressing Sound Select Buttons E and F performs the Demo Function (described in further detail in Demo Function on page 5-6). With the Demo Function, you can hear a demo sequence that showcases many of the features of SPS4. Panic Pressing Sound Select Buttons G and H deactivates all sounding notes and control messages and sends an “All Notes Off ”...
  • Page 34 Features of the SPS4 Double Button Presses 3-12...

  • Page 35: Terminology

    Terminology Chapter 4 Terminology This chapter provides definitions and descriptions for all of the SPS4-specific terms use in this manual. Note that some of the terms are also used by other manufactures. Since there are no standard definitions for some of these terms, they are described here to avoid confusion.
  • Page 36 Terminology Bank The first and highest level of Object organization; contains eight Groups and thus 64 Sounds; different from a “MIDI Bank”, which will be referred to as such. See Using the Object Select Buttons on page 6-3 or Using the Object Select Buttons on page 7-3 for more information on Banks and Object organization. MIDI Bank The highest level of Object organization by the MIDI standard;...

  • Page 37: The Operating Modes

    The Operating Modes Program Mode Chapter 5 The Operating Modes This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the operating modes of the SPS4. Each of the five Modes (Program, Setup, Edit Setup, Global, and System) has its own individual chapter—the four Functions (Split, Layer, MIDI Program Change, and Demo) are described in this chapter in Functions on page 5-4.

  • Page 38: Setup Mode

    The Operating Modes Setup Mode Setup Mode Setup mode allows you to select and play setups. Setups are configurations of up to four zones, each of which may have its own program and controller assignments. To enter Setup mode from another mode, press the Setup Function button. For more detailed information on Setup mode, see Setup Mode on page 7-1.

  • Page 39: Global Mode

    The Operating Modes Global Mode Global Mode CAUTION: READ Global Mode on page 9-1 BEFORE USING GLOBAL MODE. THIS MODE CONTAINS CERTAIN OPERATIONS THAT CANNOT BE UNDONE. Global mode allows you to edit global parameters and MIDI settings, or restore factory defaults with a hard reset. To enter Global mode from another mode, press the Global Function button.

  • Page 40: Functions

    The Operating Modes Functions Functions In addition to the five primary Modes, there are four Functions. These Functions are not as complex as the primary Modes and are described below. The Split Function Pressing the Split Function button while in either Program or Setup mode will perform the Split Function.

  • Page 41: Midi Program Change Function

    The Operating Modes Functions Creating Layers in Program Mode is slightly different from creating Splits in Setup Mode. See The Layer Function on page 6-9 (for Layers in Program Mode) and The Layer Function on  page 7-9 (for Layers in Setup Mode). MIDI Program Change Function Pressing both the Sound Select A and Sound Select B buttons simultaneously will take you into the MIDI Program Change Function page.

  • Page 42: Demo Function

    The Operating Modes Functions [MIDI Bank number] * 128 + [program number] So for example, if you want to send to a MIDI Program Change message for Program 83 in MIDI Bank 4, you would enter the number 595—this number is equal to 4 * 128 + 83. Demo Function Pressing the Sound Select E and F buttons simultaneously performs the Demo Function.

  • Page 43: Program Mode

    Program Mode About Program Mode Chapter 6 Program Mode This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Program mode. Programs are essentially the different sounds of a MIDI instrument—they are preset sound Objects equivalent to the “patches,” “presets,” or “voices” that you find on other synths. On the SPS4, you can have up to 192 different Programs organized in three different Banks: Bank 1 (Programs 0-63) and Bank 2 (programs 64-127) provide you with 128 ready-to-play factory Programs, and the User Bank provides you with 64 slots for user-created Programs.

  • Page 44: Table Of Programs

    Program Mode Table of Programs Table of Programs Name Group Sound Name Group Sound Slo QuadraPad BANK 1 BladerunnrARP Standard Grand Slo Syn Orch Studio Grand SynOrcWhale Horowitz Grand So Lush Pad Piano & Pad Add a Pad 1 Piano Blues Piano'74 Add a Pad 2 Rock Piano '74...

  • Page 45: Selection

    Program Mode Selection Name Group Sound Name Group Sound Saw+Mogue 4P BrazilAccord Emerson Lead MellowAccord MicroMogue + WindsHornStr V Sync Lead Strs&Silver Lead Misc Toot Lead China Flower MWheel Lead Blues Harp 12SAWLeadMW Touch Koto Square Lead Magic Mbira USER BANK Name Group Sound...

  • Page 46: Bank Select Button

    Program Mode Selection The Object Select Buttons are located on the right side of the front panel. Note that there are three types of Object Select Buttons: Bank Select, Group Select, and Sound Select. The Programs of the SPS4 are organized in three levels of organization: eight Sounds make up a Group, eight Groups make up a Bank.

  • Page 47: Group Select Buttons

    Program Mode Selection Group Select Buttons As pictured below, there are eight Group Select buttons. Note that each button corresponds to a different Group depending on the currently selected Bank. Each Bank is divided into eight Groups. Pressing the Group Select button immediately beneath each Group label will select that Group within the current Bank.

  • Page 48: Transposition

    Program Mode Transposition Transposition Pressing the Transpose + button will transpose the current Program up by one semitone; pressing the Transpose – button will transpose the current Program down by one semitone. Pressing both Transpose + and Transpose – simultaneously will restore the current Program to having no transposition;...

  • Page 49: The Split Function

    Program Mode The Split Function You can change what these five parameters are in Edit Setup Mode (see Edit Setup Mode on  page 8-1). Pressing the Control Select button (located beneath the column of LEDs) changes the currently selected parameter that is affected by the control knob. Note that when you make a change to the current Program using the Control Knob, the Save button LED will light up indicating that a change has been made to the Program.

  • Page 50: Split Program

    Program Mode The Split Function Split Program This parameter determines the Program for the Secondary Voice (left-hand side) of the Split—the current Program is the Program for the Primary Zone (right-hand side) of the Split, and is also the default Split Program. Any of the Programs can be chosen for this parameter.

  • Page 51: The Layer Function

    Program Mode The Layer Function The Layer Function Pressing the Layer Function button while in Program mode will perform the Layer Function. The Layer Function allows you to layer programs and setups such that more than one sound can be produced by striking one key. When you create a Layer in a Program, you are in fact creating a Setup (see Setup Mode on page ...

  • Page 52: Layer Transposition

    Program Mode Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel Layer Transposition This parameter determines the transposition of the Secondary Voice relative to that of the Primary Voice—it can be set to -24, -12, 0, 12, and 24. By default, Layer Transposition is set to 0. Note that if the Primary Voice is transposed, then the Secondary Voice will be transposed by the same amount in addition to being transposed by the amount set for the Layer Transposition.
  • Page 53 Program Mode Saving in Program Mode the Program is saved in the last slot in the User Bank, overwriting what was previously in that slot. If the current Program is a Program already in the User Bank, then the Program is saved in its current Program slot.
  • Page 54 Program Mode Saving in Program Mode 6-12...

  • Page 55: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode About Setup Mode Chapter 7 Setup Mode This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Setup mode. Setups are configurations of four Zones (explained below in About Zones), each of which may have its own Program, controller assignments, and MIDI transmit channel. You can have up to 128 different Setups organized in two different banks: Bank 1 (Setups 0-63) and User Bank (Setups 64-127).

  • Page 56: Table Of Setups

    Setup Mode Table of Setups Table of Setups BANK 1 Name Group Sound Name Group Sound BritePno/Slap Comper2/SynBs BritePno/Jaco Vibes/UpBass JazzPno/UpBs Mbira/GlkHarp PadPno/Levin Steel/Marimba PnoStrng/UpBs CagePerc/Glck Rhodes/E-Bs Mbira/NatPerc S Tramp/E-Bs Magic/CagePerc FM EP/E-Bs Silver/GlockHarp CP70/Levin WindsStr/Mini Clav/Slap Luscious EP PhzClav/E-Bs Luscious EP2 GregKB/E-Bs Swank CP70...

  • Page 57: Selection

    Setup Mode Selection Selection In Setup mode, the display shows the current Setup. Use the Value buttons below the display to change the current Setup—pressing Previous will scroll down the list and pressing Next will scroll up the list. Pressing both Next and Previous simultaneously will jump to the first Setup of the next Group.

  • Page 58: Bank Select Button

    Setup Mode Selection For all objects, the currently selected Bank, Group, and Sound are indicated by a lit LED. The example above (Setup 19) would appear as follows: Bank Select Button Pressing the Bank Select button will cycle through the three Object Banks: Bank 1, Bank 2, and User.

  • Page 59: Sound Select Buttons

    Setup Mode About Zones Sound Select Buttons Each of the Sound Select buttons corresponds to one Sound in the currently selected Group; pressing one of these buttons will select that Sound. The LED of the currently selected Sound’s button will be lit. Alphanumeric Data Entry When editing parameters or naming Objects, you can use the Group and Sound Select buttons for alphanumeric data entry.

  • Page 60: Muting Zones

    Setup Mode Transposition Muting Zones You can use the secondary functions of the Split, Layer, and both Transposition buttons to mute (and unmute) Zones of the current Setup. To do so, press and hold down the Shift button. When you hold down the Shift button, the Zone buttons of unmuted Zones illuminate—pressing one of these unmuted Zone buttons will mute its Zone and its indicator LED will turn off.

  • Page 61: The Control Knob

    Setup Mode The Control Knob The Control Knob The control knob gives you real-time control of five different parameters—the currently selected parameter is indicated by the column of LEDs. By default these five parameters are: • 1 Timbre • 2 Mod •...

  • Page 62: The Split Function

    Setup Mode The Split Function The Split Function Pressing the Split Function button while in Setup mode will perform the Split Function. When you create a Split in a Setup, you are in fact activating a Zone within the current Setup. If the current Setup already has its maximum of four active Zones and you press the Split Function button, then a message will appear on the display indicating that you have reached the maximum of four active Zones.

  • Page 63: Split Key

    Setup Mode The Layer Function Split Key This parameter determines the boundary of the Split—it can be set to any number between 20 (G#0) and 108 (C8). By default, the Split Key is set to 60 (C4, or middle C). The chosen key is the highest note in the Secondary Voice—one note above this note is the lowest note in the Primary Voice.

  • Page 64: Layer Program

    Setup Mode Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel Layer Program This parameter determines the program for the Secondary Voice. Any of the Programs can be chosen for this parameter. Layer Volume This parameter determines the relative volumes of the Secondary and Primary Voices—it can be set to any number between -127 and 127.

  • Page 65: Saving In Setup Mode

    Setup Mode Saving in Setup Mode Saving in Setup Mode When you make a change to the current Setup using the Control Knob, the Save button LED will light up indicating that a change has been made to the Setup. To save the current Setup, press the Save button once.
  • Page 66 Setup Mode Saving in Setup Mode 7-12...

  • Page 67: Edit Setup Mode

    Edit Setup Mode About Edit Setup Mode Chapter 8 Edit Setup Mode This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Edit Setup Mode About Edit Setup Mode NOTE: Before you read this chapter, be sure to read Setup Mode on page 7-1 for a full description of Setups.

  • Page 68: The Parameters Of A Setup

    Edit Setup Mode The Parameters of a Setup The Parameters of a Setup A Setup has 43 Zone-specific parameters for each of four Zones, and two common parameters—altogether, there are 174 parameters whose configurations determine the behavior of the Setup. As you scroll through the list of parameters using the Chan / Param ̂...
  • Page 69 Edit Setup Mode The Parameters of a Setup List No. Parameter Range of Values Default Value Z. 1 Z. 2 Z. 3 Z. 4 Control Knob Func- MIDI Destination List (none) tion 3 Destination Control Knob Func- 0 to 127 (none) tion 3 Entry Value Control Knob Func-...

  • Page 70: The Zone-Specific Parameters

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters To edit the currently selected parameter, simply use the Next and Previous Value buttons below the display. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will jump to a different value depending on the parameter—the jump value is mentioned in each of the parameter descriptions below.

  • Page 71: Midi Bank

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Select the desired destination depending on your needs. If you want to play the SPS4, but not send any MIDI information to other MIDI instruments, then select Local. If you want to use the SPS4 strictly as a MIDI controller for the other modules in your MIDI chain, then select MIDI.

  • Page 72: Midi Program

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters If the programs on your connected sound module are organized by MIDI Bank with each program number being between 1 and 128, then use the following formula to determine what number to enter in MIDI Program Change mode: [MIDI Bank number] * 128 + [program number] So for example, if you want to send to a MIDI Program Change message for Program 83 in MIDI Bank 4, you would enter the number 595—this number is equal to 4 * 128 + 83.

  • Page 73: Bank Mode

    MIDI controller numbers. Most have chosen 0, 32, or both. In the case of the Kurzweil K2600, it has its own unique controller number that it responds to. You can set this parameter to any of the five controller IDs: None MIDI Bank change messages are disabled.

  • Page 74: Aux Send Level

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Aux Send Level The Aux Send Level parameter determines the send level for the auxiliary effects of the currently selected Zone. You can select any level from 0 to 127. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 20.

  • Page 75: High Velocity

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters High Velocity The High Velocity parameter determines the highest velocity that a keystroke must have in order to trigger a note in the currently selected Zone. You can set this parameter to any velocity between 0 and 127. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously will set this parameter to 127.

  • Page 76: Continuous Controller Parameters

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Continuous Controller Parameters The SPS4 has seven continuous controllers: • Mod Slider • Control Knob Function 1 • Control Knob Function 2 • Control Knob Function 3 • Control Knob Function 4 • Control Knob Function 5 •...
  • Page 77 Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Controller Destination Description Number Name 20–31 MIDI 20–31 MIDI Controllers 20–31 MIDI Bank MIDI Bank change message 33–63 MIDI 33–63 MIDI Controllers 33–63 Sustain Default destination for Footswitch 1 MIDI 65 Sostenut Default destination for Footswitch 2—sustains notes that are currently down, but not notes played subsequently.

  • Page 78: Entry Value

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters Controller Destination Description Number Name KeyVel Key Velocity ProgInc Program Increment—increments current program number. ProgDec Program Decrement—decrements current program number. ProgGoto Go to Program—selects program. SetupInc Setup Increment—increments current setup number. SetupDec Setup Decrement—increments current setup number. SetpGoto Go to Setup—selects setup.

  • Page 79: The Foot Switch Parameters

    Edit Setup Mode The Zone-specific Parameters The Foot Switch Parameters There are four parameters that affect the behavior of the Foot Switch controller: Destination The Destination parameter determines the MIDI destination for the currently selected controller in the currently selected Zone. For a list of the MIDI destinations and their descriptions, see Destination on page 8-10.

  • Page 80: About Auxiliary Effects

    Edit Setup Mode About Auxiliary Effects About Auxiliary Effects Programs and Setups both have an auxiliary effect. An auxiliary effect is an effect that is not in the direct path of the sound, but rather, it “receives” the sound, and then outputs effect- altered sound, which is mixed back with the original sound.

  • Page 81: Aux Effect Channel

    Edit Setup Mode Saving in Setup Mode Aux Effect Channel With Prog selected for the Aux Effect Override parameter, the Aux Effect Channel parameter allows you to choose which Zone’s auxiliary effect is used for the entire Setup. You can set this parameter to any of MIDI channels of the Zones currently in use within the Setup.
  • Page 82 Edit Setup Mode Saving in Setup Mode 8-16...

  • Page 83: Global Mode

    Global Mode Chapter 9 Global Mode This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Global mode. Global Mode gives you access to the global parameters of the SPS4—that is, it allows you to edit the master settings of the unit. It also allows you to restore factory defaults on the unit by performing a Hard Reset.

  • Page 84: Selecting And Editing Parameters

    Global Mode Selecting and Editing Parameters Selecting and Editing Parameters To scroll through the parameters (and dialogues) of Global mode, use the Chan / Param buttons. Parameter or Range of Values Default Value Dialogue Tuning -100 to 100 Cents 0 Cents Velocity Map (VMap) Linear, Light 1, Light Medium...

  • Page 85: The Global Parameters

    Global Mode The Global Parameters The Global Parameters The following are the global parameters of the SPS4. The settings of these parameters are in effect regardless of what Program or Setup you have currently selected. Tuning The Tuning parameter allows you to fine-tune the unit in cents—one cent is one hundredth of a semitone (100 cents comprise a semitone).

  • Page 86: Fx Select (Fxsel)

    Global Mode The Global Parameters Piano Touch The MIDI output velocity is similar to the strike velocity response of an acoustic piano, and is best suited for playing acoustic piano programs. Easy Touch This Velocity Map is similar to the Light Maps and make high MIDI velocities easier to produce.

  • Page 87: Bank Select (Banksel)

    Global Mode The Global Parameters Local MIDI data is sent only to the SPS4 sound engine. The MIDI OUT port is disabled. MIDI MIDI data is sent only through the MIDI OUT port. The sounds of the SPS4 are disabled. Local+MIDI MIDI data is sent both to the SPS4 sound engine and through the MIDI OUT port.

  • Page 88: Local Keyboard Channel (Lclkbdchan)

    Global Mode The Global Parameters Local Keyboard Channel (LclKbdChan) Changing the setting of the Local Keyboard Channel parameter is useful only when your SPS4 is receiving MIDI information from an external source. Perhaps you have a favorite MIDI keyboard that you use to control all the gear in your studio, or you use a lot of outboard sequencing.

  • Page 89: The "Hard Reset?" Dialogue

    Global Mode The “Hard Reset?” Dialogue If you do have multiple SPS4s receiving Sysex messages from a single source, make sure each SPS4 has a different Sysex ID. This will allow you to direct Sysex messages to the appropriate SPS4 by specifying which unit with the Sysex ID byte that’s included with every Sysex message.

  • Page 90: The "Load All?" Dialogue

    Global Mode The “Load All?” Dialogue The “Load All?” Dialogue The “Load All?” dialogue allows you to load a file containing previously saved User-bank Program and User-bank Setup from a computer connected to the unit via USB. You can select Yes by pressing the Next Value button—pressing Previous will do nothing. If a computer is connected and you select Yes, the SPS4 will appear on the connected computer as a temporary drive and the display will show “Put the file to be loaded into the temporary drive”.

  • Page 91: System Mode

    System Mode Chapter 10 System Mode CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN SYSTEM MODE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THIS ENTIRE CHAPTER. This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the functions of System Mode. System Mode allows you manage and upgrade the OS software of your SPS4 as well as perform diagnostic tests of the instrument’s various internal systems and processes.

  • Page 92: Buttons In System Mode

    Update 1. Obtain the Update file from the Kurzweil website or another reliable source, save it in a known folder or directory your computer. 2. Connect the SPS4 (powered off) to your computer with a USB cord. Then enter System Mode as specified on page 10-1. The SPS4 will appear as drive on your computer.

  • Page 93: Restore

    But, in some cases you might be required to run these diagnostics for troubleshooting and diagnosing symptoms. In these cases, follow the direction of an authorized Kurzweil technician. System Reset CAUTION: THIS OPERATION ERASES ALL USER OBJECTS.

  • Page 94: File Utilities

    System Mode File Utilities To clear all user objects and restore the factory default state, select the System Reset utility using the Chan / Param buttons, and then press the Next Value button. The SPS4 will ask you to confirm this action. Press the Next Value button to complete the system reset, or press the Previous Value button to stop the operation.

  • Page 95: Tutorials

    Tutorials Creating a Setups from a Program Chapter 11 Tutorials This chapter contains tutorials on editing Objects. By going through them step-by-step, you will better understand the process of the editing Setups. Additionally, this chapter will point you in the right direction for descriptions on performing certain technical tasks. Creating a Setups from a Program These tutorials will help you create a two-Zone Setup (as either a Split or a Layer) from a Program.
  • Page 96 Tutorials Creating a Setups from a Program To create this Split Setup follow these steps. Be careful not to exit any of the Split parameter pages before the Split Setup is complete. If you do, then simply exit Program Mode and then enter it again and start from step 1: 1.
  • Page 97 Tutorials Creating a Setups from a Program 4. Let’s now change the Split Volume. Recall that the Split Volume determines the relative volumes of the two Voices: positive values increase the volume of the Secondary Voice and decrease the volume of the Primary Voice. Negative values decrease the volume of the Secondary Voice and increase the volume of the Primary Voice.

  • Page 98: Creating A Layer Setup From A Program

    Tutorials Creating a Setups from a Program When the Save button LED is blinking (which means that you pressed Save, and a save operation is underway), pressing Save again will cause the system to save the Setup to the indicated Group and Sound in the User Bank. If you want to save it to a different location in the User Bank, select the location via the Group Select and Sound Select buttons (or using the Value buttons) before pressing Save again.
  • Page 99 Tutorials Creating a Setups from a Program Note that as soon as we hit the Layer Function button, the Save button illuminated. This simply indicates that a change has been made. The Save button will be involved in the final step of this process. 3.

  • Page 100: Creating A Layer Setup With Velocity-Dependent Zones

    Tutorials Creating a Layer Setup with Velocity-dependent Zones to the indicated Group and Sound in the User Bank. If you want to save it to a different location in the User Bank, select the location via the Group Select and Sound Select buttons (or using the Value buttons) before pressing Save again.

  • Page 101: Controlling Multiple Modules With A Single Setup

    Tutorials Controlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup use the Chan / Param buttons to select the parameters and the Value buttons to edit them): Low Velocity High Velocity 2. Finally, let’s now save our newly-created Setup. Recall that the Save button is illuminated. To save our Layer Setup, press the Save button once.
  • Page 102 Tutorials Controlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup Note that the SPS4 is being used as the MIDI controller for all four of the modules. To be able to control each of the four modules individually, we need to create a Setup with four non-overlapping Zones, each of which will control a particular module.
  • Page 103 Tutorials Controlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup 3. Let’s now set all of the parameters that will be the same for all Zones. Note that if the parameter is the same as the default value, you can simply press both Value buttons simultaneous to set the parameter to the default value.
  • Page 104 Tutorials Controlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup 4. Let’s now set the following Zone-specific parameters thusly (note that “Unassigned Number” means a MIDI controller number that is unassigned on the target Module): Zone 1 Zone 2 Parameter Value Parameter Value Channel Channel...

  • Page 105: Other Tutorials

    Tutorials Other Tutorials 64 User Bank slots are taken, then the Setup is saved in the last slot in the User Bank, overwriting what was previously in that slot. If the current Setup is a Setup already in the User Bank, then the Setup is saved in its current Setup slot. At this point, you can rename the new Setup using the secondary alphanumeric functions of the Group Select and Sound Select buttons.

  • Page 106: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Tutorials Other Tutorials Restoring Factory Defaults There are two ways to restore factory defaults, both of which result in all user-created Objects being deleted. The first method is described in The “Hard Reset?” Dialogue on page 9-7. The second is described in System Reset on page 10-3. CAUTION: RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS CANNOT BE UNDONE. BACK UP YOUR FILES BEFORE DOING SO BY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE IN The ...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Maintenance Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Maintenance Aside from normal care in handling and use, your SPS4 requires no regular maintenance. Clean with a soft cloth dampened with water. Never use abrasives or solvents as they may damage the unit’s paint, markings, info strip and display lens. There are no batteries inside to replace—ever.
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting Common Problems The power adapter ratings does Obtain a compatible power adapter. not match the required ratings for the SPS4. The power adapter specifications are: 19V DC, 3.4 amp, center pin positive, 5.5mm OD, 2.5mm ID coax type plug. The wall outlet, power strip, or Use a different wall outlet, power extension cord is defective or...

  • Page 109: Audio Problems

    Troubleshooting Common Problems Audio Problems CAUTION: DO NOT TROUBLE SHOOT AUDIO PROBLEMS USING HEADPHONES. ADDITIONALLY, ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE VOLUME LEVELS ON THE SPS4 AND ON THE CONNECTED AUDIO SYSTEM OR MIXER. NOTE: When diagnosing audio problems, set the SPS4 to play its demo sequence rather then intermittently pressing keys.

  • Page 110: Midi Problems

    Troubleshooting Common Problems A received MIDI volume Set the volume of the audio message has specified a low system or mixer to the lowest level. volume. Disconnect all MIDI cables, set the Destination parameter in Global Mode to Local or MIDI+Local, and reset the volume level on the SPS4.

  • Page 111: Pedal Problems

    Troubleshooting Pedal Problems If there are problems with the internal sound module receiving MIDI from an external device like a computer sequencer, check if one of the following might be the issue: The MIDI transmit channel of Change the channel on either the transmitting device does not SPS4 or on the computer such that match that of the receiving...

  • Page 112: Control Pedal Problems

    Ring Tip Use the Right Impedance, Taper, and Range For best results, use a Kurzweil CC-1 control pedal, available from your dealer. The CC-1 meets all of the requirements described above at an economical price. A control pedal should have an impedance between 5,000 and 100,000 ohms. An impedance less than 5,000 may overload the reference voltage source in the SPS4 and interfere with operation of other controls like the volume slider or control knob.

  • Page 113: Service Centers

    Troubleshooting If None of the Above... Service Centers Contact the nearest Young Chang office Kurzweil service representative. See page iv in the front matter of this manual for contact info. Restoring Factory Defaults There are two ways to restore factory defaults, both of which result in all user-created Objects being deleted.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting If None of the Above... 12-8...

  • Page 115: Midi Implementation

    MIDI Implementation Appendix A MIDI Implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Basic Channel Memorized Changed 1–16 1–16 Default Use Multi-track mode (see FX Select (FXSel) on page 9-4) for multi-timbral Mode Messages Mode 3 Mode 3 applications Altered 0–127 Note Number True Voice 0–127 0–127...

  • Page 117: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications Appendix B Physical Specifications Keyboard: 88-note, graded hammer-weighted action with velocity sensitive adjustable keys Display: 16 character LCD w/ front-panel contrast adjust Polyphony: 64 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel) Quick Split/Layer: Easy access with adjustable relative volume Factory Presets: 128 Programs, taken from the acclaimed PC3 sound set Factory MIDI Setups:...

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Index Save All? 9-7 Double button presses 3-9 Edit Setup Mode 5-2, 8-1 Effects Aux 8-14 Activating Zones 7-6, 8-7 Alphanumeric entry 3-9, 6-5, 7-5 Audio cables 2-4, 12-3 Files Aux effects 8-14 Deleting All 9-7 Aux FX 8-14 Loading 9-8 Saving 9-7 Format system flash memory 10-4...
  • Page 120 Index Loading files 9-8 Saving All Objects 9-7 MIDI Programs 6-10 Bank changes 8-5, 8-7, 9-5 Setups 7-11, 8-15 Channel 3-6, 6-10, 7-10, 8-4, 9-4 Selecting Connecting 2-8, 12-4 Modes 3-2, 5-1 Implementation Chart A-1 Objects 3-7, 6-3, 7-3 Modes Setup Mode 5-2, 7-1 Edit Setup 5-2, 8-1 Setups 4-1, 7-1...

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