Recorder; Recording (Rec Button) - Kawai CN42 Owner's Manual

4. RECORDER

The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CN42
piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument. Because each
song is stored digitally, it is possible to modify various aspects during playback, such as adjusting the tempo without
changing the pitch, or selecting different sound types and effects settings. Once fully understood, the recorder
function provides an easy to use tool for both practicing and playing the piano.

1) RECORDING (REC BUTTON)

The CN42 allows up to three different songs to be recorded, stored in memory, and played back at the touch of
a button. Each song has two separate tracks called 'Parts' that can be recorded independently. This allows the
left-hand part to be recorded fi rst on one track, then the right-hand part to be recorded later on the other track,
while listening to the fi rst part.
When recording or playing back a song, each part (track) can be re-recorded or played back freely. Attempting to
re-record a part will automatically erase all previously recorded performance information for that part, therefore when
recording parts separately, it is most important to select the correct part carefully, in order to prevent accidentally
overwriting a previously recorded part.
Step 1
Press the REC button.
Song, part number, bar and tempo information will be shown in the LCD display.
To record a song without making any changes, proceed to step 4.
Step 2
Press the MENU buttons to select the song (1,2 or 3)
to be recorded.
Step 3
Press the VALUE buttons to select the part number
(1 or 2) to be recorded.
Song1 Part=1
Record Œ=120
Song1 Part=1
Record Œ=120
MENU buttons
Song2 Part=1
Record Œ=120
Song3 Part=1
Record Œ=120
Song1 Part=1
Record Œ=120
VALUE buttons
Song1 Part=2
Record Œ=120
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