Korg SP-500 User Manual download pdf (Page 8)

3. Main features

Grand piano-like touch

The SP-500 features an RH2 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 2) keyboard, which pro-

vides a differing key weight in each of four keyboard ranges, just as on a grand piano.

Diverse sounds

Use the keyboard to play 412 different sounds (including 16 drum kits) produced by

Korg’s proprietary stereo sampling system.

You can use the Layer function to play two sounds simultaneously, or the Split function

to divide the keyboard and play two different sounds in separate ranges.

Versatile rhythm styles

The automatic accompaniment styles include various rhythm styles from all around

the world. You can enjoy adding the musical ﬂavors of different countries to your play-

ing.

Effects

Two digital effect processors (37 effect types) are built-in, letting you add reverberation

to create the impression of playing in a concert hall, or apply chorus to create fuller

sounds.

Pedal effects

The Damper pedal jack allows connection of a damper pedal, indispensable for piano

performance, and a Assignable Switch jack allows you to connect a soft pedal or other

switch. If a separately sold DS-1H damper pedal is connected, you can take advantage

of the half-pedal function that adjusts the amount of effect by the depth to which you

press the pedal.

Metronome

The included metronome is available at the touch of a switch. The volume is also

adjustable.

Recorder

The built-in recorder is as easy to use as a tape recorder. Since you can record ﬁve

tracks in addition to the keyboard, you can even input small chamber ensembles or

band scores.

Of course you can record the automatic accompaniment by itself if desired.

Internal memory can store up to 100 songs, which are preserved even when the power

is turned off.

Step recording

The step recording function lets you record an automatic accompaniment by inputting

chords and panel operations one by one.

This function makes it easy to record an accompaniment from sheet music with chord

symbols even if you are not a skilled pianist.

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