Key Off Effect - Kawai AnytimeX Owner's Manual

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4) KEY OFF EFFECT

Especially for low-pitched tones, when a key is played strongly and released quickly, the sound of the damper
touching the strings can often be heard immediately before the sound stops. The Key Off Effect function of the
AnyTimeX piano attempts to simulate this phenomenon.
… Step 1
Press the Menu button repeatedly, or press and hold the Menu button then press the S or T Value buttons,
until the Key Off Effect function is selected.
… Step 2
Press the S or T Value buttons to select the desired key off effect level.
¡ A key off effect level of '1' produces a very subtle effect, while the maximum level of '10' creates a strong, more
pronounced key off sound. Setting the key off effect to 'Off' will disable the function entirely.
… Step 3
Play the piano.
… Step 4
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Press the Tone button to exit the Key Off Effect menu.
Alternatively, press the Menu button again to select other menu functions.
„ The Key Off Effect will only be applied to the Concert Grand, Concert Grand 2, Studio Grand, Studio Grand 2, Mellow
„ The Key Off Effect function will return to the default setting of '5' when the S and T Value buttons are pressed at the
„ The User Memory function can be used to store the desired Key Off Effect setting, allowing the preferred Key Off Effect
OR
Grand, Mellow Grand 2, Modern Piano and Rock Piano piano sounds.
same time, or when the power is turned off.
setting to remain selected even after the power is turned off. Please refer to the instructions on page 49 - 20) USER
MEMORY - for more information.
The LED indicator for the Menu button will turn on.
The Key Off Effect menu function will be shown in the
LCD display.
The key off effect level will be shown on the second line
of the LCD display.
The strength of the key off effect will vary, depending on
the value specifi ed in Step 2.
The LED indicator for the Menu button will turn off.
The selected tone will be shown in the LCD display.