Touch Curve - Kawai ES920 Owner's Manual

Virtual Technician Virtual Technician
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Touch Curve

As with an acoustic piano, the ES920 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and
a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength
and speed of playing – on a digital piano this system is referred to as "touch sensitivity".
The Touch Curve setting allows the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to be conveniently adjusted. There are six
different preset touch curve settings available, with two additional "User" settings allowing performers to customise
the instrument's responsiveness to suit their individual playing style.
 T ouch Curve types
Touch Curve Description
Heavy 4 Soft sound can be produced more evenly.
Heavy 3 Soft sound can be produced evenly.
Heavy 2 Suitable for dynamic performance with accents.
Heavy 1 Suitable for contrasting soft sound from quiet performance and bright sound from strong performance.
Normal Volume varies like acoustic pianos would responding to the touch.
(default)
Light 1 Bright sound can be produced by light touch.
Light 2 Bright sound can be produced by even lighter touch.
Light 3 Even sound can be produced by light touch.
Light 4 Suitable for young children and organ players.
Off The same volume is sustained regardless of the strength of the touch.
User 1 / User 2 A touch curve is created to suit the user's touch.
 Changing the Touch Curve type
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 87):
The Touch setting will be selected automatically.
Press the or VALUE buttons to cycle through the different
touch curve types.
Press the EXIT button to exit the Touch Curve setting and return
to the main settings menu.
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