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SY M P H O NY G RAN D I I D I G ITAL P IAN O
Piano Master Volume
This is the master volume of the whole piano. It can
be turned down if you don't want the piano volume
to go as loud.
MIDI Input Volume
This controls the master volume of MIDI files
and demos.
RESETTING TO THE
FACTORY DEFAUL T
To reset the Piano to the factory settings. Turn on
the keyboard while pressing Transpose and Octave.
Hold these buttons until you see "Factory Reset" at
the top of the piano. This will erase any settings you
have made on the Symphony Grand II.
MIDI FUNCTIONS
The Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) is an
industry-standard protocol that enables electronic
musical instruments such as keyboards, computers,
drum machines, etc. to communicate, control, and
synchronize with each other. MIDI transmissions
consist of electronic codes that communicate notes
to be played, the instrument, pitch or intensity with
which notes are to be played, and controlling codes
such as volume, vibrato, cues and clock signals.
The Symphony Grand II has several functions that
facilitate its use as a MIDI device or controller. The
input/output module on the bottom side of the piano
cabinet has a MIDI output which can be connected
to the input of MIDI device that will allow you to play
sounds in the other device from the keyboard of the
Symphony Grand II.
MIDI Channels
The Symphony Grand II has 16 channels numbered
from 1-16. Each channel is responsible for a voice.
When the instrument receives MIDI information from
an external device, the active channel is determined
by the control message.
W ILLIAM S P IAN OS. CO M
The transmission channels are fixed as follows:
Channel 1 Master voice (keyboard)
Channel 2 Split voice (keyboard)
Channel 3 Layer voice (keyboard)
Local On/Off
Turning the Local On/Off function to "Off" will
disconnect the keyboard from the internal sound
engine of the piano. The Symphony Grand II may
then be used as a MIDI controller to control other
MIDI devices or virtual instrument software running
on a computer, without playing the sounds on the
piano. Additionally, it may be desirable to turn local
playing off for other requirements such as when
using MIDI sequencing software on your computer.
See the Function Settings for setting the Local On
or Off as well as the MIDI Channel settings.
Multitimbral Mode
The Symphony Grand II is able to receive MIDI
information on up to 16 channels simultaneously. If
you plan to use your piano with a multitrack MIDI
recording system, you can record up to 16 different
parts using the Symphony Grand II voices, each
played back individually on different MIDI channels.
To ensure your recorded part is played back with
the correct voice make sure to press the voice
button first and play your part second.
NOTE: Because the Symphony Grand II is receiving
playback information via MIDI, the currently selected
voice on the piano may not correspond to the voice
being played back.
For more specific information on the MIDI
capabilities of the Symphony Grand II please check
the MIDI implementation Guide at the end of the
manual.
USB Functions
The Symphony Grand II also has a USB MIDI to
computer port behind the music rest which allows
for communication with a computer device for
MIDI input and output. The USB connection is
class compliant, which means you don't need any
specific drivers when using a Windows or Apple
computer. It can also work with an Apple iPad
for
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