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Kawai KCP90 Owner's Manual

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KCP90
Owner's Manual
Preparation Before Use
Basic Operations
Accompaniment Styles
Recorder
Settings
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Preparation Before Use Basic Operations Accompaniment Styles KCP90 Owner’s Manual Recorder Settings Appendix...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Kawai KCP90 digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the KCP90 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

  • Page 3: Preface

    The Basic Operations section (page 14) provides an overview of the instrument’s most commonly used functions, allowing the KCP90 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Accompaniment Styles section (page 24) explains how the instrument’s Styles feature can be used to enhance performances with backing accompaniments.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DO NOT OPEN RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 5 WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. ● If you are going to use an AC power cord, The product should be connected to 120V 230V...
  • Page 6 Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or CAUTION damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly. Do not use the product in the following areas. Using the product in such areas may result in ●...
  • Page 7 The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: ● The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. ● Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product. ● The product has been exposed to rain. ●...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ..........3 Recorder Preface .

  • Page 10: Preparation Before Use

    Preparation Before Use Part Names and Functions...

  • Page 11: Demo Button

    POWER switch out and stop. This switch is used to turn the KCP90 digital piano on/off . i INTRO/ENDING button w PHONES jacks This button is used to play an intro section that leads into the These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to style.

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Piano

    Use this slider to set the volume to a comfortable listening level - the middle is often a good starting point. * The KCP90 digital piano features a power saving function that can automatically turn off the instrument after a specifi ed period of inactivity.

  • Page 13: Using The Pedals

    Do not attempt to clean the pedals using rust-removing solvents, abrasives or fi les.  Grand Feel pedal system The KCP90 digital piano features the Grand Feel pedal system, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of Kawai’s EX Concert Grand piano.

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Sounds are arranged into seven categories, with several sounds assigned to each category button. For a complete listing of sounds available on the KCP90 instrument, please refer to page 54 of this owner’s manual. By default, the ‘Concert Grand’ sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on.

  • Page 15: Dual Mode

    First sound Concert Grand * The KCP90 digital piano is capable of playing up to 192 notes Beautiful Strings simultaneously (192-note polyphony). However, when Dual mode is active the maximum polyphony will be halved, as two sounds are Second (layered) sound produced for each note.

  • Page 16: Reverb

    After a few seconds, the LCD display will return to showing the name of the selected sound. * The selected reverb type and on/off status can be stored to the KCP90’s Registration memories. Please refer to page 22 for more information.

  • Page 17: Eff Ects

    After a few seconds, the LCD display will return to showing the name of the selected sound. * The selected eff ect type and on/off status can be stored to the KCP90’s Registration memories. Please refer to page 22 for more information.

  • Page 18: Transpose

    Transpose The Transpose function allows the pitch of the KCP90 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi- tone intervals. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for diff erent keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key. When transposed, the song can be played in the original key, yet heard in a diff erent key.

  • Page 19: Touch

    Touch As with an acoustic piano, the KCP90 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength and speed of playing - on a digital piano this system is referred to as ‘touch sensitivity’.

  • Page 20: Metronome

    Metronome The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. The time signature, volume, and tempo of the metronome can be freely adjusted.  Turning the metronome on/off Press the TEMPO button. The LED indicator for the TEMPO button will turn on to indicate that the metronome is in use, and a 4/4 beat will start to count.

  • Page 21: Demo Songs

    Demo Songs The Demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of KCP90 digital piano. There are 3 diff erent demonstration songs available, highlighting the instruments’ rich selection of high quality sounds and its power speaker system.  Demo songs Demo no.

  • Page 22: Registration Memories

    Registration Memories The Registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound/style selection, reverb and eff ect settings, etc.) to be stored in one of eight registration memories, and conveniently recalled at the touch of a button. Each registration memory is assigned to one of the STYLE buttons. ...

  • Page 23: Resetting All Registration Memories

     Storing a registration memory Press and hold the REGISTRATION button for two seconds. The LED indicators for the STYLE buttons will start to fl ash, and a prompt message will be shown in the LCD display. Registration Select memory no. Press one of the STYLE buttons to select the memory in which to store the new registration.

  • Page 24: Accompaniment Styles

    Styles Style basics The KCP90 contains 100 built-in accompaniment styles, covering a wide range of musical genres. Each style can be used simply as a drum or percussion track, or as a full musical accompaniment with bass, guitar, organ, brass, etc. parts. In addition, each style includes separate introduction, fi ll-in, and ending passages, allowing musicians to enliven their performances at the touch of a button.

  • Page 25: Adjusting/Enhancing The Style

    600 bpm for eighth note rhythms). * Adjusting the style tempo will also change the metronome tempo. * The selected style tempo can be stored to the KCP90’s Registration memories. Please refer to page 22 for more information.  Adding an introduction passage Before starting the style: Press the INTRO/ENDING button.

  • Page 26: Adding Accompaniment

    The ACC feature adds an automatic bass, guitar, organ, etc. accompaniment to the selected style, which is controlled by playing single or full-fi ngered chords in the lower section of the keyboard. The KCP90 is capable of recognising 15 diff erent chords types, including most inversions.

  • Page 27: Changing Accompaniment Settings

    * If ACC is turned on and the Lower Section Mode setting is set to ‘Play’, Dual mode will automatically revert to the fi rst selected sound. * The selected Lower Section Mode setting can be stored to the KCP90’s Registration memories. Please refer to page 22 for more information.
  • Page 28 * The Lower Section Mode setting must be set to ‘Play’ for notes in the lower section to produce a sound when played. * The selected Lower Section Sound setting can be stored to the KCP90’s Registration memories. Please refer to page 22 for more information.
  • Page 29 Lower Split Point setting. Press the ACC button again to return to the Style screen. * The adjusted Lower Split Point setting can be stored to the KCP90’s Registration memories. Please refer to page 22 for more information.

  • Page 30: Favourite Styles

    Favourite Styles The favourite category allows you to store up to 5 your favourite styles on the USER button for easy selection.  Selecting the favourite style Press the USER button repeatedly to cycle through the diff erent Method 1: favourite styles.

  • Page 31: Recorder

    Song Recorder The KCP90 digital piano allows up to 3 diff erent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. Each song consists of two separate tracks - referred to as ‘parts’ - that can be recorded and played back independently.

  • Page 32: Stopping The Song Recorder

    Song Recorder Recording a song (cont.) 4. Stopping the song recorder Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turn off , the recorder will stop, and the part/song will be stored in internal memory. After a few seconds, the Song Play screen will be shown in the LCD display, indicating that the song is ready for playback.

  • Page 33: Playing Back A Song

    Playing back a song This function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback a song/part immediately after recording, start this process from step 2. 1. Entering song play mode Press the PLAY/STOP button. The Song Play screen will appear with the currently selected song and part number shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 34: Erasing A Part/Song

    Song Recorder Erasing a part/song This function is used to erase recorder parts/songs that have been recorded incorrectly, or are simply no longer required. 1. Entering erase mode Press the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons simultaneously. The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will start to fl ash, and the Erase screen will appear with the currently selected song and part number shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 35: Settings

    Settings Menu Settings The KCP90’s keyboard, sound, and MIDI settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted. When the instrument is turned on, these settings will return to the default values indicated below.  Menu settings No. Setting name...

  • Page 36: Tuning

    Menu Settings Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the KCP90 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps, and may therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments. 1. Selecting the Tuning setting Press the  or  MENU buttons to select the Tuning setting.

  • Page 37: Damper Resonance

    When a note or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal depressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance. The KCP90 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be adjusted.

  • Page 38: Temperament

    Menu Settings Temperament The Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the KCP90 digital piano to be changed from the modern ‘Equal Temperament’ standard to one of the various musical temperaments popularised during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.  Available Temperament types...
  • Page 39 3. Temperament = Meantone Press a SOUND SELECTION button to exit the Temperament setting and return to normal operation. * The selected Temperament type can be stored to the KCP90’s Registration memories. Please refer to page 22 for more information.

  • Page 40: Key Of Temperament

    4. Key of Temperament Press a SOUND SELECTION button to exit the Key of Temperament setting and return to normal operation. * The selected Key of Temperament can be stored to the KCP90’s Registration memories. Please refer to page 22 for more information.

  • Page 41: Midi Channel (Transmit)

    MIDI Channel (transmit) The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit channel to be specifi ed. 1. Selecting the MIDI Channel setting Press the  or  MENU buttons to select the MIDI Channel setting. The current MIDI Channel setting will be shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 42: Transmit Midi Program Change

    Menu Settings Transmit MIDI Program Change The Send Program Change Number setting determines whether the KCP90 digital piano will transmit program change information when sounds are changed.  Transmit MIDI Program Change settings Transmit PGM# Explanation The instrument will transmit program change numbers when changing sounds.

  • Page 43: Local Control

    Local Control The Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This setting is useful when using the KCP90 digital piano to control an external MIDI device.  Local Control settings...

  • Page 44: Channel Mute

    Menu Settings Channel Mute The Channel Mute setting determines which MIDI channels (1-16) are activated to receive MIDI information. Each MIDI channel can be activated or deactivated individually.  Channel Mute settings Channel Mute Explanation Play The instrument will receive MIDI information on the specifi ed MIDI channel. (default) Mute The instrument will not receive MIDI information on the specifi ed MIDI channel.

  • Page 45: Send Program Change Number

    Send Program Change Number The Send Program Change Number function is used to send a Program Change Number (1-128) to the connected MIDI device. * Please refer to the Program Change Number List on page 54. 1. Selecting the Send Program Change Number function Press the ...

  • Page 46: Auto Power Off

    Menu Settings Auto Power Off The KCP90 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specifi ed period of inactivity. * This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

  • Page 47: Usb Midi (Usb To Host Connector)

    (USB to Host connector) The KCP90 digital piano features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer using an inexpensive USB cable and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the KCP90 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the KCP90 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand in step 3.
  • Page 49 1. Assembling the side panels b, 2. Attaching the back board c and pedal board d Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to stand upright (vertically) on the fl oor. Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached to the bottom of the pedal board d.
  • Page 50 Assembly Instructions 3. Mounting the main body a Secure the main body to the stand from below, using the four Ensure that two or more people undertake the screws (with the fl at washer and spring washer) g. following step of the assembly process. Lift the main body a and carefully place it onto the stand.
  • Page 51 4. Connecting the pedal cable and 5. Adjusting the pedal support bolt AC/DC adaptor Turn the pedal support bolt anti-clockwise until it makes contact with the fl oor and supports the pedals fi rmly. Connect the pedal cable to the PEDAL terminal located on the underside of the main body.

  • Page 52: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Before connecting the KCP90 digital piano to other devices, ensure that the power to both the instrument and the other device is turned off . If connections are established while the power is turned on, extraneous noise that can damage the KCP90 digital piano may activate the instrument’s amplifi er protection circuit,...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    47 Check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on the computer. computer using a USB cable, however Check that ‘USB Audio Device’ or ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ is selected in the p. 47 the software does not respond to key software’s input/output device settings.

  • Page 54: Program Change Number List

    Program Change Number List Bank Bank Sound type Sound type PIANO GUITAR & BASS Concert Grand Jazz Guitar Concert Grand 2 Ballad Guitar Studio Grand Nylon Guitar Studio Grand 2 Blues Lick Mellow Grand Acoustic Bass Jazz Grand Finger Bass Modern Piano Fretless Bass Honky Tonk...
  • Page 55 Bank Bank Sound type Sound type OTHERS 5: E.PIANO OTHERS 9: GUITAR (cont.) Classic E.Piano 3 Acoustic Guitar 2 Classic E.Piano 4 12 String Tremolo E.Piano Folk Guitar Modern E.Piano 3 Steel Guitar E.Piano Phase Steel String New Age E.Piano Standard Mandolin OTHERS 6: DRAWBAR Balalaika...
  • Page 56 Program Change Number List Bank Bank Sound type Sound type OTHERS 10: BASS (cont.) OTHERS 13: FLUTE & PIPE (cont.) Synth Bass 3 Shakuhachi Warm Synth Bass Hulusi Attack Bass Hulusi (Solo) Rubber Bass Whistle Synth Bass 2 Ocarina OTHERS 14: BRASS Synth Bass 4 OTHERS 11: STRINGS &...
  • Page 57 Bank Bank Sound type Sound type OTHERS 16: SYNTH LEAD OTHERS 19: ETHNIC Square Lead Sitar Square Sitar 2 Sine Tanpura Square 2 Banjo Classic Synth Shamisen Classic Synth 2 Koto Lead Taisho Koto Classic Synth 3 Pipa Sequenced Analog Guqin Saw Pad Kalimba...
  • Page 58 Program Change Number List Bank Bank Sound type Sound type OTHERS 21: SFX OTHERS 22: DRUM KITS SFX Set Stereo Ambience Set Nature Stereo Pop Set Seashore Stereo Ballad Set Stream Dance Set Rain Standard Set Thunder Room Set Wind Power Set Bubble Electronic Set...

  • Page 59: Drum Sound Mapping List

    Drum Sound Mapping List STANDARD SET ROOM SET POWER SET ELECTRONIC SET High Q High Q High Q High Q Slap Slap Slap Slap Scratch Push Scratch Push Scratch Push Scratch Push Scratch Pull Scratch Pull Scratch Pull Scratch Pull Sticks Sticks Sticks...
  • Page 60 Drum Sound Mapping List ANALOG SET JAZZ SET BRUSH SET ORCHESTRA SET High Q High Q High Q Closed Hi-hat 2 Slap Slap Slap Pedal Hi-hat Scratch Push 2 Scratch Push Scratch Push Open Hi-hat 2 Scratch Pull 2 Scratch Pull Scratch Pull Ride Cymbal 1 Sticks...
  • Page 61 SFX SET STEREO AMBIENCE SET STEREO POP SET STEREO BALLAD SET Snare Roll Snare Roll Snare Roll Finger Snap Finger Snap Finger Snap High Q High Q High Q Slap Slap Slap Scratch Push Scratch Push Scratch Push Scratch Pull Scratch Pull Scratch Pull Sticks...
  • Page 62 Drum Sound Mapping List DANCE SET ETHNIC SET Snare Roll Finger Snap High Q Slap Scratch Push 2 Shime Taiko Dance SD6 Atarigane Dance SD5 Tsuzumi Lo Dance SD4 Chappa Dance BD3 Tsuzumi Hi Dance SD3 Mokugyo Dance BD 2 Da Gu2 Dance BD 1 Da Gu1...

  • Page 63: Accompaniment Chord Types

    Accompaniment Chord Types The following is a list of chord types recognised by the KCP90 digital piano Style Accompaniment. Each chord can be played by pressing the notes marked with a symbol in the diagrams below. In addition, the common ...
  • Page 64 Accompaniment Chord Types Chord Name Notes Chord Name Notes Chord Name Notes E  Maj E Maj F Maj (D  ) E  sus4 E sus4 F sus4 (D  ) E  aug E aug F aug (D  ) E ...
  • Page 65 Chord Name Notes Chord Name Notes Chord Name Notes G  Maj A  Maj G Maj (F  ) (G  ) G  sus4 A  sus4 G sus4 (F  ) (G  ) G  aug A ...
  • Page 66 Accompaniment Chord Types Chord Name Notes Chord Name Notes Chord Name Notes B  Maj A Maj B Maj (A  ) B  sus4 A sus4 B sus4 (A  ) B  aug A aug B aug (A  ) B ...

  • Page 67: Style List

    Style List A-POP BALLAD EASY BAND Thai Pop 1 Dance Ballad Ride Beat Thai Pop 2 Soft Ballad Slow 16 Beat Thai Pop 3 Slow Ballad Electro Pop Thai R&B Pop Modern Ballad Techno Indonesian Pop 1 Piano Ballad 1 Jazz Funk Indonesian Pop 2 Piano Ballad 2...

  • Page 68: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations  Kawai KCP90 digital piano Keyboard 88 weighted keys Advanced Hammer Action IV-F (AHA IV-F) Sound Source Harmonic Imaging™ (HI), 88-key piano sampling Internal Sounds 381 voices PIANO x 8, E.PIANO x 8, STRINGS x 8, ORGAN x 8 12 drum kits WOODWIND &...

  • Page 69: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart  Kawai KCP90 digital piano Date : Sep ‘13 Version : 1.0 Function Transmit Receive Remarks At power-up Basic channel Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 At power-up Mode 3 Mode 1  Mode Message Mode 1, 2 ...
  • Page 70 Notes...
  • Page 72 KCP90 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0681 OW1075E-S1310 Printed in China Copyright © 2013 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 817985-R100...

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