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Step 2
Use the VALUE buttons to set the cent value (-50 to +50).
Step 3
After you have fi nished creating a user temperament, you can exit the virtual technician function by pressing
the VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN button.
The user temperament data is saved automatically even after the power is turned off. However, you must re select
the user temperament each time you turn the power on unless you save it as your default temperament by using
the user memory function (page 78).
7) Key of Temperament
Limitless modulation of the key became available only after the invention of Equal temperament. When we use a
temperament other than equal temperament, we must carefully choose the key signature to play in. For example,
if the song you are going to play is written in D major, choose "D" as the temperament key.
Step 1
After pressing the VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN button, use the MENU buttons to select the key of temperament
function.
7 Key of Temper
Step 2
Use the VALUE buttons to select the desired key within the range of C to B.
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The second line on the display shows the selected key.
Please note that changing the key of the temperament will only change the "balance" of the tuning, the pitch of
the keyboard remains unchanged.
The key of temperament function will not have any effect when equal temperament has been selected.
Step 3
After you have selected the desired key, you can exit the key of temperament function by pressing the
VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN button.
= C
The key of temperament type defaults to "C" each time the power is turned off. You can use the user memory function
78
(page
), to save your desired key of temperament. This way your current key of temperament will remain even after
the power is turned off.
6 Temperament
C
=
+50
VALUE buttons
6 Temperament
C
=
0
6 Temperament
C
=
-50
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