For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit alesis.com. For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support. (1.3) Setup Music Rest: Insert the music rest’s tabs into the top of Recital Play until they fit securely, as seen in the images below:...
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Keyboard Stand: Attach the two stand feet (2 & 3) onto the bottom of the cross stand (1) using the screws (6) and wrench (7). 2. Attach the keyboard supports (4 & 5) to the top of the cross stand (1) using the remaining screws (6) and wrench (7).
(2.0) Features (2.1) Top Panel A. Power Switch Turns the piano’s power on or o . B. Volume +/- Press these buttons to increase or decrease the main volume, including the voices, songs, and rhythms. Note: If the internal speakers do not produce any sound, check that the volume is not set too low or if headphones are plugged into the Phones / Output.
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F. Record Press this button to record a user song, then press it again to stop recording. If a user song already exists, it will be deleted. When Recital Play is recording a user song, the screen will show “rEC”.
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N. Song Press this button to access Song Mode. See the Demo Song Mode section for more details on this function. O. Rhythm Press this button to enable the Rhythm Mode and then turn the Encoder to select an accompaniment rhythm for playback. Press and hold this button and then turn the Encoder to adjust the volume level of the rhythm.
1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo input. V. Power Use the included power adapter to connect this input to a power outlet. Use the Power button on the top panel to turn Recital Play on or o . (2.3) Bottom Panel A. Battery Compartment Install 6 “AA”...
(3.0) Basic Operation (3.1) Voices To select and play a voice: Press the Voice button. PRESS 2. Turn the Encoder to select a voice. 3. Play the keys to hear the voice. TURN PLAY (3.2) Metronome The metronome feature provides a steady beat to aid in practicing at a consistent tempo.
(3.3) Split Mode Split Mode allows you to split the 88 keys into two zones so that you can have two di erent voices for each of your hands. For example, you may want the Piano voice for your PRESS right hand, and the Bass voice for your left hand.
(3.4) Layer Mode Layer Mode allows for two di erent voices to be layered together for a more full and rich sound. PRESS To enable/disable Layer Mode, press the Layer button. To layer two voices: Press the Layer button. 2. Turn the Encoder to select the layer voice (R2) to be played.
(3.5) Rhythm Mode Recital Play features 160 accompaniment rhythms that you can play along with and create your own songs. To enable Rhythm Mode and select an accompaniment rhythm, press Rhythm and then turn the Encoder. To start or stop an accompaniment rhythm, press the Start/Stop button while in Rhythm Mode.
To add or remove auto-chord accompaniment for the rhythm, press and hold the Function button and then press the keys labeled “Single”, “Fingered”, or “Off” accordingly. To configure whether the rhythm’s playback should start when a key is played in the chord range, press and hold the Function button and then press the key labeled “Sync”.
(4.0) Advanced Operation (4.1) Keybed Functions You can change more advanced settings by pressing and holding the Function button and then press a key that correspond to the graphic below to change your desired setting. (4.1.1) Aux In To change the input level of the Aux/Microphone Input, press and hold Function and then press the key labeled “F5”...
(4.1.3) Touch The Recital Play digital piano is equipped with touch response to control the level of the voice with your playing strength—just as on an acoustic piano. That means the harder you play the keys, the greater volume comes from the speakers. Turning this function o results in a fixed touch response no matter how hard or how soft you...
(4.1.7) Eco Mode To adjust the Eco Mode feature (auto-power off), press and hold the Function button and then press the key labeled “B6” repeatedly to toggle between o (“OFF”), 30 minutes (“030”) and 60 minutes (“060”). (4.1.8) Factory Reset To return the keyboard to factory default settings, press and hold the Function button and then press the key labeled “C7”.
Phones played. / Output. The speakers are Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the Recital Play producing noise or digital piano may produce interference. To prevent this, interference. turn o the mobile phone or keep it away from the piano.
(6.4) Trademarks & Licenses Alesis is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.
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