Understanding The Mp10 - Kawai MP10 Owner's Manual

Understanding the MP10

Preparation before use
The MP10 does not feature built-in speakers. Therefore, in order to listen to the MP10, it will first be necessary to connect a mixer,
keyboard amplifier, or headphones to the instrument.
Once connected to an audio output device, press the POWER SWITCH located on the right of the rear panel to turn on the MP10.
It is recommended to turn on the MP10 before the audio output device in order to avoid the unpleasant switching noise that can
sometimes occur.
MP10 section structure: explanation
The MP10 features 4 independent sections: PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB, and MIDI. Each section features a dedicated VOLUME fader and
can be turned ON or OFF freely.
The PIANO, E.PIANO, and SUB sections all share largely the same operation, with 3 category buttons and 3 sounds assigned to each
category (9 different sounds per section). The PIANO and SUB sound sections share one EFX module, while the E.PIANO section
offers two separate EFX modules and an additional AMP simulator. All sounds can be adjusted using the various parameters in the
EDIT menu, with additional 'Feature Parameters' that are specific to each of the three sound sections.
REVERB settings are common for all sound sections, however the DEPTH can be controlled independently for each section.
Finally, the EQ controls are also common for all sound sections.
Modifications to each sound can be stored as individual SOUND presets, while the entire configuration of the MP10 itself can be
stored in one of the 156 SETUP memories.
As noted previously, the master VOLUME fader does not affect the FIXED OUTPUT jacks, but does affect the NORMAL OUTPUT jacks.
This allows audio engineers to control the level of the instrument at the mixing desk, while still allowing performers to adjust the
volume of their monitor speakers freely.
MP10 section structure: block diagram
The diagram below illustrates the section structure of the MP10.
PIANO Fader
SUB Fader
E.PIANO Fader
MIDI Fader
Brilliance
EFX
Brilliance AMP EFX1
Reverb
EFX2
Master
Normal
EQ
Out
Fader
Fixed
Out
MIDI
Out
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