Korg SP-500 Easy Start Manual
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EasyStart
88 key RH2 (Real Weighted Hammer Action
2) keyboard. Different degrees of resistance
from top to bottom. Velocity sensitive with 6
touch curves for custom response.
TouchView Graphical user interface.
412 on-board sounds (Including 16 drum
kits) 64-note polyphony. Split and Layer
functions.
Two digital effect processors. (37 effect
types including reverb, chorus and delay)
Overview of several important features
Listening to the demo songs
Selecting and playing Programs / Layer, Split, Play Piano Mode
Applying Effects to a sound
Using the Accompaniment features
Recording a performance
Recording with with an Accompaniment
Important Owner's Manual references
SP-500 Main Features
EasyStart CONTENTS
218 Pro Rhythm Styles, each with up to six
accompaniment parts; plus 2 Fill-Ins,
2 Intros, 2 Endings, and 4 variations per style.
40,000 note / 8 track sequencer with 100
song memory.
On-screen "HELP" feature
Stereo Inputs/Outputs and dual headphone
jacks.
Stylish design
Weights just over 42 lbs.
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  • Page 1 EasyStart SP-500 Main Features 218 Pro Rhythm Styles, each with up to six 88 key RH2 (Real Weighted Hammer Action accompaniment parts; plus 2 Fill-Ins, 2) keyboard. Different degrees of resistance 2 Intros, 2 Endings, and 4 variations per style.
  • Page 2: Listening To The Demo Songs

    PLAY PIANO - The PLAY PIANO function is like a “PANIC” button - a fast way to revert the SP-500 to a full-range Piano. Press the [PLAY PIANO] key and viola! This feature turns off the Split and Layer functions, sets the octave to “0” and sets the program to Grand Piano 1.
  • Page 3 The PLAY PIANO Function: The PLAY PIANO feature is a fast way to return the SP-500 to the initial piano setting. Simply press the [PLAY PIANO] key. This button turns off the Split and Layer functions, sets the octave to “0” and sets the program to Grand Piano 1.
  • Page 4: Applying Effects To A Sound

    Using the Accompaniment section The SP-500 contains 217 “Rhythm Styles” organized into ten groups (8/16 BEAT, DANCE, LATIN, etc.). Each ‘Rhythm Style’ consists of six parts (tracks), four variations, two Intro/endings, and two fills. When using the Accompaniment feature, you can simply play a chord on the keyboard, and accompaniment parts appropriate for that chord and style will be added automatically.
  • Page 5: Recording A Song

    Recording a Song The SP-500 Recorder allows you to record, edit and save your performance with or without the accompaniment. (Up to eight tracks can be recorded including the accompaniment). Let’s start by recording a performance without using the accompaniment.

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