System Channel; Initial Sw; Touch - Kawai MP8 Owner's Manual

8.2.1 System Channel
This parameter sets the System MIDI channel on which System Exclusive
messages are transmitted/received.
8.2.2 Initial SW
This parameter sets the function of [SW]button when power is turned on.
SYSTEM PniLck: Panel Lock (See P.18)
i, Sub "PnllLek | TehCuv: Touch Curve (See P.18)
RtrSpd: Rotary Slow/Fast (See P.18)
EQBps: EQ Bypass On/Off (See P.19)
WhlLck: Wheel Lock (See P.19)
FSWLck: Foot Switch Lock (See P20)
EXPLek: Expression Lock (See P20)
ExtSeq: External Sequencer Start/Stop (See P21)
8.2.3 Touch
This parameter adjusts the touch response curve of the keyboard.
TEM Heavy+: This Curve has a steep rise as velocity increases, and a shallower
Hor mal curve at low velocities. (see 1) This curve requires the most striking
force to produce a loud volume.
louder Heavy: This curve requires a stronger striking force to produce a loud
volume. (see 2) This curve is perfect for those with strong fingers.
f 7% Normal: This curve recreates the touch response of an average acoustic
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volume piano.
level SDSS 8 Light: This curve requires less striking force to produce a loud volume.
| (see 4) This curve is good for those still developing finger strength.
goiter Light+: This curve requires the least amount of striking force to produce a
loud volume. (see 5) This curve is good for those with a very delicate
solter <——_ harder touch
Strength of the È
struck key Off: This curve gives a constant velocity level no matter how hard the
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keyboard is struck. (see 6) This curve is suitable for sounds that
@Normai @Off have a fixed dynamic range such as Organ, Harpsichord and certain
synthesizer sounds.
User1,2: You can create your own custom touch curve to fit your playing.
style. Two user touch curves can be saved.
User Touch
The touch curve is the main component between the action and the sound.
With this User Touch Curve function you can customize the MP3 according
to your personal playing style.
After selecting the "Touch" function by pressing the MENU buttons, use the
VALUE buttons to select User 1 or User 2. Now the selected curve is
activated,