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Performing
Performing with Various Sounds
In addition to piano sounds, the HP508 lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (350 types).
These sounds are called "Tones. " The Tones are categorized into four groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.
Switching Tones
Let's start by performing with a piano tone.
When you turn on the power, the "ConcertPiano" tone is selected.
1.
Press a tone button to select the tone group .
The currently selected tone number and tone name are displayed.
Tone groups
Tone button
Piano [Grand] button
Piano [Upright] button
[E . Piano] button
[
Strings] button
For details on the tones, refer to "Tone List" (p. 58).
*1 Rotary effect:
Rotary is an effect which simulates the sound of rotating speakers. There is a choice of two settings: Fast and Slow.
2.
Use the [–] [+] buttons to select a variation within the tone group .
* If you've selected a drum set tone or an SFX set tone, some notes of the keyboard will not produce sound.
Auditioning tones (tone demo)
1.
While holding down a tone button, press the [
A tone demo that uses the first tone of each tone group will begin playing back.
2.
To stop the tone demo, press the [Song] button or the [
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* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be
shown by the display.
Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g.,
includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what
appears in the manual.
Description
Selects grand piano sounds.
Selects upright piano sounds
Selects various electric piano sounds used in pop or rock.
Selects a variety of sounds such as string instruments, organ, or accompaniment sounds.
* If you select tone numbers 57–65, you'll be able to use the keyboard to play the sounds of a drum set.
* If you've selected an organ sound that provides a rotary effect (*1), such as a Combo Jz. Org or a Ballad Organ, pressing the [Strings]
button will switch the speed of the rotary effect.
] (Play/Stop) button .
] (Play/Stop) button .
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