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Changing the octave

Press the [FUNCTION] switch

Change the desired “Octave”

setting

Press the “▲” or “▼” of the “Octave” cell

to change the setting.

The range is –2, –1, 0, +1, +2 octaves.

Upp1: The ﬁrst sound when [LAYER] or

[SPLIT] are on, or the keyboard when

[LAYER] or [SPLIT] are off

Upp2: The sound layered on Upp1 when

[LAYER] is on

Low: The sound to the left of the split

point when [SPLIT] is on

When the power is turned off, Upp1 will be

set to “0,” Upp2 to “–1,” and Low to “+1.”

To return to the previous display

If you press the [EXIT] switch or the

[FUNCTION] switch, the [FUNCTION]

switch indicator will go dark, and you

will return to the previous LCD screen.

2. Selecting a temperament

Numerous classical pieces were composed using

older temperaments that are slightly different than the

equal temperament (tuning) commonly used today.

In order to re-create the authentic resonances of

such pieces, you can select and use classical tem-

peraments such as Kirnberger or Werckmeister.

You can also select ethnic scales used in Arabian or

Indonesian music.

In addition, you can make assignable pedal

settings for the “Quarter Tone” scale that is

used in middle-eastern music. (☞p.66)

Temperament

name

Remark

Equal Temp Equal temperament

The conventional temperament most widely

used for keyboard instruments today. Since

semitone steps are arranged at equal inter-

vals, the same scale can be played in any key.

Equal Temp2 Equal temperament (random)

This adds a slight degree of randomness to

the equal tempered pitches. It is suitable for

simulating acoustic instruments whose pitch

tends to be naturally unstable.

Pure Major Temperament

In this temperament, the principal major

chords in the key speciﬁed by the “Key” cell

will be completely harmonious.

Pure Minor Just intonation, major scale

The principal major chords of the scale speci-

ﬁed in the “Key” cell will be acoustically perfect

in this temperament.

Arabic Arabic (1/4)

This is a quarter tone scale used in Arabic

music. For Rast-C/Bayati-D, use C. For Rast-

D/Bayati-E, use D. For Rast-F/Bayati-G use F.

For Rast-G/Bayati-A use G. For Rast-Bb/

Bayati-C, use A#.

Pythagorean Pythagorean

This temperament is based on ancient Greek

musical theories, and is effective for playing

melodies.

Werkmeister Werkmeister

This is a temperament that was used in the

Baroque period, and is similar to equal tem-

perament.

Kirnberger Kirnberger

This18th century temperament is used mainly

for harpsichords.

Slendro Slendro

This is an Indonesian Gamelan scale that

divides the octave into ﬁve notes. When the

key is C, use the C, D, F, G, and A notes.

Pelog Pelog

This is an Indonesian Gamelan scale that

divides the octave into seven notes. When the

key is C, use the C, D, E, F, G, A, and B notes.

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