MPS20 Overview - Muziekhuis Da Capo
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1. Hard Reset To clear all user data and return the MPS20 to its default settings you need to perform a Hard Reset First turn off the MPS20 Press and hold the C8 key highest key on the keyboard then press and release the power switch As soon as you see RESET TING Switch scroll across the display release the C8 key The MPS20 is ready to play Quick Parameter Buttons Quick parameter buttons are named as such because they are parameter buttons accessible from the front panel The MPS20 has two quick parameter buttons Tempo and Variation A quick parameter button can be accessed from any mode except recording Tempo Quick Parameter Button Press the Tempo quick parameter button to change the tempo Use the Prev or Next button to decrease or increase the tempo If no action is performed after pressing the Tempo button the button will time out and the MPS20 exits the Tempo quick parameter and returns to its previous state You can also exit the Tempo quick parameter by pressing the Tempo button again Default Setting 120 Range 20 to 300 Reset Value Jump button pair Variation Quick Parameter Button Press the Variation quick parameter button to add preset effects if any to the current voice Operating Modes Most of the MPS20 s features are organized in groups called modes The MPS20 has six operating modes The following chapters describe each of the operating2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus h
3. Only use the DC power adapter supplied with the MPS20 Connecting the wrong DC power adapter could damage the MPS20 If the power adapter is damaged or lost contact your Kurzweil Dealer to order a replacement Then connect the power cord to an AC outlet uli The shape of this plug differs depending on locale vi gt A rigs zionuariznaLencane cuscesdazcariunsuai asus causale tota seat eus Getting Started amp Chapter 2 C etting Starte d Music Rack 1 Attaching the Felt Strips Music racks are shipped with four black Figure 2 adhesive backed felt strips that need to be attached before you use the music rack for the first time Attach the four black adhesive backed felt strips to the bottom of the music rack Figure 2 shows the installed location of the felt strips 2 Attaching the Music Rack There is an opening on the back of the MPS20 for the music rack To install it stand at the front of the MPS20 keyboard position the music rack so that its center lines up with center of the LED display Then move the music rack toward you It should easily slide into place Assembling the Stand Hardware Gs Tg 6 2cm Screw 1 5cm Screw Plastic Cap 4 Pieces 4 Pieces 4 Pieces 1 Connecting the Left Side Panel Install two of the 6 2cm screws through the left side panel 1 to the rear panel 3 2 Connecting the Right Side Panel Install the two remai
4. 114 Solo Flute Wind 166 Bladerunner Pad 115 Piccolo Wind 167 Fairlight Pad Pad 116 Mello Flute Wind 168 Airy Impact Pad 117 Oboe Wind 169 Deep Pad Pad 118 Clarinet Wind 170 UFO Pad Pad 119 Woodwinds Wind 171 Alpha Pad Pad 120 Pan Flute Wind 172 Cosmic Sustain Pad 121 Bottle Blow Wind 173 Acoustic Guitar Guitar 122 Horns amp Strings Ensemble 174 Nylon Guitar Guitar 123 Winds amp Strings Ensemble 175 12 String Steel Guitar 124 Gothic Orch Ensemble 176 Acoustic Gtr2 Guitar 125 Imperial Orch Ensemble 177 Phaser Guitar Guitar 126 Battle Scene Orch Ensemble 178 Lead Guitar Guitar 127 Victory Orch Ensemble 179 Fluid Guitar Guitar 128 Wind Express Str Ensemble 180 Vox 12 Guitar 129 Pastoral Orch Ensemble 181 Trem Humbucker Guitar 130 Silver Orch Ensemble 182 Rockin Lead Guitar 131 William Tell Str Ensemble 183 E Bass Bass 132 Daniel s Orch Ensemble 184 P Bass Bass 133 Slow Interlude Ensemble 185 Slap Bass Bass 134 White Satin Split Ensemble 186 Fretless Bass Bass 135 Magic Orchestra Ensemble 187 Upright Bass Bass 136 Full Choir Voice 188 Levin Bass Bass 137 Haah Choir Voice 189 Sly Bass Bass 138 Manhattan Vocal Voice 190 Lowdown Bass Bass 139 Aaah Vocals Voice 191 Real Vibes Other 140 Jazzy Scat Voice 192 Marimba Other 141 Mello Choir Voice 193 Harp Mallets Other 142 Scat Choir Voice 194 Steel Drums Other 143 Voice Oohs Voice 195
5. 9 ow MPS20 Overview Front Panel Buttons Single Buttons There are 32 buttons on the MPS20 Front Panel Most buttons have LEDs that light up when the button is pressed and remain lit to show the button is active Four buttons do not have LEDs they are Select A and w Prev and Next Double Button Presses Certain buttons when pressed simultaneously with another button have other functions They are called button pairs The MPS20 has two button pairs Select Jump and Value Jump SE Select Jump Simultaneously press the Select A and e buttons 9 9 Value Jump Simultaneously press the Prev and Next Prev O Next buttons Press and Hold Buttons Some buttons when held perform additional functions Below is a brief description of these buttons Category Buttons In Voice or Rhythm Mode pressing a category button selects the default or first voice for that category You can change the default voice or rhythm To do so select the voice or rhythm you want to use as the default Press and hold the category button until the display scrolls SAVED yam then the ID number Release the button when SAVED scrolls across the display Prev and Next Buttons Press and hold either button and it will repeat until it is released Favorites Buttons Press and hold one of the six Favorites buttons to store the current voice layer or split MPS20 Overview EEN
6. If the demo song has been playing for less than two seconds Prev O Next pressing the Prev button returns to the previous demo song After two Seconds the current song is restarted Value Jump There is a keyboard key keys AO through B4 assigned to each demo song To select a demo song using a key on the keyboard press the Record button then press and release its corresponding key See the Demo Song List for the demo songs and their corresponding keyboard keys To exit Demo Mode press the Demo Voice or Piano buttons e Demo Mode EE Demo Song List No Song Name Key Composer 1 Rhapsody AO J Brahms 2 Prelude A 0 J S Bach 3 Invention No 4 BO J S Bach 4 Invention No 8 C1 J S Bach 5 Prelude Il C 1 J S Bach 6 Aria Goldberg D1 J S Bach 7 Fuga Il D 1 J S Bach 8 Sonatine Op 36 E1 M Clementi 9 Klavierst ck F1 W A Mozart 10 Piano Sonate F 1 W A Mozart 11 Rondo in D G1 W A Mozart 12 Piano Sonate K 3 G 1 W A Mozart 13 Piano Sonate K 5 Al W A Mozart 14 Minuet in G A 1 L V Beethoven 15 Bagatelle No 25 B1 L V Beethoven 16 Sonatine Op 55 C2 Fr Kuhlau 17 March Militaire C 2 F P Schubert 18 Moments Musicaux D2 F P Schubert 19 Impromptu No 2 D 2 F P Schubert 20 Impromptu No 4 E2 F P Schubert 21 La Chevaleres
7. MPS20 Manufacturer Date 10 05 2011 Young Chang Music Version 1 0 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default 1 1 Basic Channel Memorized Changed 1 16 1 16 Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Messages Aj Use Multi mode for multi timbral applications Altered 0 127 0 127 KeyR AQ Note Number ey Range A0 C8 True Voice 12 120 12 120 Note ON Velocity Note OFF Keys X X After Touch y Channels X O PitcnBender E E oJ J 4LJHl O Pitch Bender Bank Select MSB LSB 0 31 Control Change Volume 32 63 LSB Pan 64 127 Expression Sustain Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Sound Variation 80 O 0 127 O 0 127 Program Change True 0 127 0 127 Song Pos O O X System Common Song Sel Tune Clock Messages System Real Time Local Control All Notes Off Active Sense Aux Messages Reset INN Manufacturer s ID 07 Device ID default O e Appendices EE seen Rhythm Patterns No Rhythm Pattern Button No Rhythm Pattern Button 1 Ballad1 Rock 8 Pop 106 Latin6 Latin 2 Ballad2 Rock 8 Pop 107 Cha Cha Latin 3 Bal
8. Tempo Buttons eme 16 Mode and Save Buttons i 16 Volume Control 16 Rear Panel recette esce tec gedd Peste eo o Piece ni 17 Front Panel Buttons naf enti e yere a oa icr Ee t p pua 18 Single TT 18 Double Button Presses aie re nee rr e ln re e dt an 18 Press and Hold Buttons ur o rr eren e e en e eres 18 Quick Parameter Buttons nennen nennen nnne 19 Operating MOdeS en d n ORE RR MCI RUE 19 Chapter 4 Demo Mode Demo Mode 22 22 2 a AA een aaa 20 Playing Demo Songs iret e Dei 20 Selecting Demo Songs EE 20 Demo Song Det 13 cie ek Ba n elia Poe ed En Led 21 Chapter 5 Voice Mode Voice Mode oe niente cer e pe RERO ERREUR 22 Selecting VOICES cuca ia ad 23 Changing the Default Voice 23 Storing a Favorite Voice 23 o Table of Contents EE Chapter 6 Layering Layer Mode get egene A Ee 24 Layer Mode Navigation Buttons iii 24 Ee ae E WEE a a a iaaa aa eaa 25 Layer Mode Parameters AAA 25 Layer VOICE eos ala pile ala ri 26 Layer Volume coco ad 26 Layer TranspositiON icon GG Aaa 26 Saving Layered VOICES AA 27 Save ue EE 27 Favorites EE 27 Changing Layered Voices ii 27 Chapter 7 Splitting Split MOCO 4 oie Eege A A 28 Split Mode Navigation Buttons i 28 Selecting a Voice toI rete ele bb cde ee s 29 Split Mode ParameterSs nennen nennen nens 29 Split VOICE siria lA asi RD RR EO RR 30 DERNIER etes 30 Sp
9. button then the Record button Again the display scrolls RECORD READY message Press the Play Stop button to begin recording Track 2 Track 1 is playing while recording Track 2 Press the Play Stop button again when you are finished The Save button s LED is flashing and the display shows SAVE RHYTHM AS UX X represents the user song location number of Track 1 Editing a Song NOTE Before you erase or punch in be sure you have the correct track selected Erasing Recording over Tracks Select the user recorded song and press the button for the track you need to erase Press the Play Stop button then press the Record button and start playing Press the Play Stop button when you are finished and press the Save button to save the song Punch Ins Punching in is a way to correct mistakes on a recording without re recording the entire track Select the user recorded song and press the button for the track you need to change Press the Play Stop button Your song begins to play When it reaches the part you need to correct press the Record button and play the note s you need to punch in the recording After the punch in press the Play Stop button NOTE f you do not press the Play Stop button after you Punch In you will erase the remaining portion of the track SE ala ARA APA BEST ET HERR HERR SEEN LEER uA AMA MAN RSEN dee AER ANE Recording e Chapter 11 M ID I MIDI is the acronym
10. current category If you continue to press the Value Jump button you can advance to the first rhythm in each category This cycles through and wraps back to the first category If there are no user recorded songs the display scrolls the song ID U1 and EMPTY Volume Use the Rhythm Mode volume parameter to change the volume of the rhythm pattern for playback or recording The volume range is from 1 minimum to 9 maximum The default volume setting is 9 maximum In Rhythm Mode press the Select A or W button The display scrolls UOL 3 X represents the current volume setting Press the Prev and Next button to increase or lower the volume NOTE Changing the volume affects all rhythm patterns even Favorites To reset the volume to the default setting press the Value Jump button pair simultaneously press the Prev and Next buttons SEI EE EE Aene SEET aan Rhythm Mode Ed see Recording Recording a Song The MPS20 has a two track recorder You can record two voice tracks and a rhythm pattern accompaniment Favorites can be used to give you even more versatility while recording For example you can have a Favorite split voice such as Piano and Bass recorded in Track 1 and a layered favorite in Track 2 Preparing to Record If you want to have a rhythm pattern play while recording select the Function button to enter Function Mode Press the Select A or V buttons to step th
11. in that location At this point the MPS20 is in Voice Mode the just saved split voice is active and its ID number shows in the display Mode the MPS20 remembers the last split voice Just press the Split button again and your changes should still be available to save Be sure to save your changes before you turn off the MPS20 or they will be lost NOTE If you don t save the current changes and you exit Split Changing Split Voices If you have saved a split voice as a favorite and want to make a change select the favorite Press the Split button to enter Split Mode The primary voice remains the same and the secondary voice is the default voice You can select another voice to use as the secondary voice make changes and save the newly split voice just as you did when you created and saved the original ECCE Splitting ES owe Function Mode Function Mode includes parameters that allow you to change the behavior of the entire instrument Also included is the Hard Reset function and the parameter to check the installed Operating System and Objects version The following is a list of available parameters in function mode m Transpose m Effect Level m Touch m Tune m MIDI Channel m Metronome m Rec Rhythm m Local Control m Hard Reset m OS Object Press the Function button to enter function mode To exit Function Mode press the Function button a second time NOTE Changes to Function Mode
12. or first voice of the current category If the first voice of a category is already selected pressing the Value Jump button selects the first voice of the next category This cycles through and wraps back to the first category A complete list of the Voices by category begins on page 44 Select A v Prev Next Changing the Default Voice Pressing a category button selects the default or first voice for that category You can change the default voice To do so select the voice you want to use as the default Press and hold the category button until the display scrolls SAVED then the ID number Release the button when SAVED scrolls across the display Storing a Favorite Voice You can quickly save any voice as a favorite Just select a voice then press and hold one of the six Favorites buttons at least 1 5 seconds The voice is now stored in that location A RA A ARA EE Voice Mode ES Chapter 6 L ayering In addition to the many presets already available in the MPS20 you can create layered voices and add even more depth and breadth to its rich sounds Layer Layering combines two of the MPS20 voices enabling you to play both voices each time a key is pressed Layer Mode Navigation Buttons Depending on the selected parameter and the current mode some buttons operate differently The following is a description of the Layer Mode navigation butt
13. region For example you can create a split and play Piano with the right hand and Bass with the left hand Split Mode Navigation Buttons Depending on the selected parameter and the current mode some buttons operate differently The following is a description of the Split Mode navigation buttons Select A and v Buttons Use these buttons to step through the parameters Prev or Next Buttons For the Split Voice parameter use these buttons to step through the category voices In Split Key Split Volume or Split Transposition use these buttons to increase or decrease a value Category Button In Split Voice use this button to select another category it acts the same as it would in Voice Mode If the Split Key Split Volume or Split Transition parameter is active pressing a category button returns the MPS20 to the Split Voice parameter Select A v Prev Next Selecting a Voice Track 1 Track 2 Save To create a split press the Split button to enter Split Mode The Split button is located on the left side Split Layer u F nction of the front panel When the Split button is pressed the current voice becomes the primary right hand split voice Select the voice you want to use as your primary voice Then press the Split button to enter Split Mode The Split button LED lights and PRG 83 scrolls across the display This is the s
14. setting Off avoids creating a MIDI loop stuck notes or echos Default Setting On Range On or Off Reset Value Jump button pair Hard Reset This function resets the MPS20 to the original factory default settings All user changes saved Favorites and user recorded songs are erased When you select Hard Reset the display scrolls RESET 115 Press the Next button The display now scrolls COMFIRM Press the Next button again to reset the MPS20 If you want to cancel the Hard Reset and remain in Function Mode press the Prev Q button Press any other button to exit Function Mode OS Objects Version This parameter displays the current operating software and objects version The display first scrolls the OS version then the Object version Visit the Kurzweil website www kurzweil com to verify that your MPS20 has the latest versions Select the Downloads tab then select MPS20 The available files are listed Complete installation instructions are included in the downloaded files e Function Mode EE owes Rhythm Mode There are 100 rhythm patterns stored in the MPS20 The rhythm patterns include a wide variety of musical styles The labels directly above the category buttons list the different rhythm categories A complete list of the available rhythm patterns begins on page 43 Entering Rhythm Mode Press the Rhythm button to enter Rhythm Mode The Rhythm button s LED lights up as well as
15. the Rhythm Bank LED The display shows the ID number of the current rhythm pattern Voice Bank cun Ensemble RHYTHM BANK LED Rock amp Pop Voice Piano Rhythm Selecting a Rhythm Pattern There are eight category buttons in the Rhythm Bank The first seven buttons are for the rhythm patterns and are grouped by style The eighth button labeled User is for user recorded songs After you select a category press the Prev or Next button to scroll through the rhythm patterns When you reach the end of a category the MPS20 automatically advances to the next or previous category It will also advance to the User category If there are no user recorded songs it will bypass the User category and go to the next or previous category sean Sp Gaede Ra Lasagna ian palace EE nea alice SES EE Rhythm Mode Rhythm Mode Changing the Default Rhythm Pattern Pressing a category button selects the default rhythm pattern for that category You can change the default rhythm pattern To do so select the pattern you want for the default rhythm Press and hold the category button until the display scrolls SAVED then shows the ID number Release the button when SAVED scrolls across the display The default rhythm pattern is ID number 1 Ballad1 Playing a Rhythm Pattern Select a category and rhythm pattern then press the Play Stop button to play the rhythm pattern Press the Play Stop button ag
16. 7 DC Power 17 Headphone 7 13 Pedal 17 L Layer Mode 24 Layer Mode Parameters 25 LEDs Bank 15 22 35 LED Display 14 List Demo Song 21 Rhythm Patterns 43 Voice 44 Local Control Function Mode parameter 34 Metronome Function Mode parameter 34 MIDI Channel Function Mode parameter 33 Channels 40 Implementation Chart 42 MIDI In and Out Ports 17 40 Mode button 16 Modes Demo 20 Function 32 Layer 24 Operating 19 Rhythm 35 Split 28 Voice 22 Music Rack 10 N Navigation buttons 14 Next button 14 18 19 O Operating Modes 19 OS Objects Version Function Mode parameter 34 P Pedals CC pedal Volume Expression 17 Switch Sustain 17 Piano button 15 20 Play Stop button 12 16 Playing a Rhythm Pattern 36 Playing Demo Songs 12 20 Power Supply 9 Power Switch 13 Press and Hold buttons 18 Prev button 14 18 19 Primary Features 7 Punch Ins 39 Index Q Quick Parameter buttons 19 Quick Start 12 R Rear Panel 17 Rec Rhythm Function Mode parameter 34 38 Record button 16 20 21 38 39 Recording Erasing Recording over Tracks 39 Punch Ins 39 Track 1 Recording 38 Track 2 Recording 39 Song 38 Rhythm button 12 15 35 38 Rhythm ID 37 Rhythm Mode 35 Rhythm Mode Parameters 37 Rhythm Patterns List 43 Playing 12 36 Selecting 35 S Save button 16 27 31 Saving Layered Voices 27 Saving Split Voices 31 Select A and W buttons 18 2 5 29 37 38 Select Jump buttons 18 37 Se
17. Blue Man Other 144 Lead Synth Synth 196 Mbira Other 145 Piano Synth Synth 197 Xylophone Other 146 Synth Bell Synth 198 Sitar Other 147 Sync Pulse Synth 199 Koto Other 148 Synth Orch Synth 200 Accordion Other 149 Whale Call Synth 201 Solid Kit Drums 150 Echoplex Synth 202 Latin Kit Drums 151 Jupiter Synth Synth 203 Brush Kit Drums 152 Mini Pulse Synth 204 LA Kits Drums 153 BPM Lead Synth 205 Rock Kits Drums 154 Gated Sweep Synth 206 Headhunters Kit Drums 155 Cars Synth Synth 207 Electric Kit Drums 156 Dive Bomb Synth 208 Brooklyn Kit Drums 157 Heaven amp Earth Pad 209 Snoop Kit Drums 158 Slow Pad Pad 210 Percussion Kit Drums tn GE es cd Ei Ehe See is Appendices GB Appendices MPS20 Features Keyboard 88 Note Graded Hammer Action Keyboard with adjustable touch sensitive keys Preset Programs 200 Expressive sounds including award winning Triple Strike Grand Piano all taken from the PC3 See page 44 for a list Splits Layers Quick Split Layer easy access with adjustable relative volume Effects Dual ambience and effect processors reverberation and chorus Rich and complex effects from the PC3 Series Drum Patterns 100 prerecorded interactive patterns in a variety of styles Recorder Sequencer 2 Track Song Recorder with accompanying rhythm track Sound System 30 watt 4 speaker stereo sound sys
18. IIn and Qut Ports crt eec et retener eed 40 USB MIDI Connection menn nnne nnne 41 Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart enne 42 Rhythm Patterns Ans oe e dee ere ee eve et e be b ve pet ege dd 43 Voice LISt M M M 44 MPS20 Feat res teretes Eu 46 vi Table of Contents 2 2 ege Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Kurzweil MPS20 You are certain to enjoy many hours exploring the variety of features as well as the beautiful preset voices The MPS20 is designed with the same sound technology from the world acclaimed PC3 Series keyboard Primary Features m 88 Note Fully Weighted Graded Hammer Action Keyboard m 200 Preset Voices m 100 Preset Rhythm Patterns m 10 Drum Kits m Scrolling alphanumeric LED display m Layering Split and Transpose m 6 user Favorites presets m 10 different levels of keyboard sensitivity m Two track recording m Dedicated button to select the Grand Piano voice m Variation Metronome and Tempo Buttons m Preset Effects including Reverb Echo Delay and Chorus m Stereo Audio Input and Output jacks m 2 Headphone jacks m Standard MIDI In and Out m USB Computer port m MIDI file compatibility Introduction D cme Getting Started Setting Up t
19. ISION INTERFERENCE WARNING Changes or modifications to the instrument not expressly approved by Kurzweil could void your authority to operate the instrument IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or other equipment use only high quality shielded cables NOTE This instrument has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This instrument generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the instrument off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the instrument and the receiver Connect the instrument into an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The normal function of this product may be disturbed by strong e
20. MPS20 using the other controller OUT IN Controller MPS20 USB MIDI Connection In addition to the conventional MIDI In and MIDI Out ports the MPS20 also has a USB Universal Serial Bus port on the rear panel You can connect the MPS20 directly to a computer with a USB cable This connection transmits and receives MIDI data between the MPS20 and the computer The MPS20 supports the Plug and Play feature used in the Windows XP or higher and Macintosh operating systems No drivers are required to use this connection but you may need to enable MIDI on your computer s sound and audio control panel To use the MPS20 as a MIDI controller with a computer use any Type A to Type B USB cable By default the MPS20 acts as a MIDI controller not a hard drive when connected to a computer If you have a sequencer program installed on your computer you can use this USB connection to record and play your music The MPS20 s recorder is actually a sequencer and the performances you record into the MPS20 s memory is MIDI performance data Using a computer based sequencer program provides unlimited memory editing and posting on the internet _ Fan EE _ nen USB Computers cou as USB CH V gt 0000999 900000000 909009048 999000800 MIDI Implementation Chart Model
21. Prev button to decrease the volume of the secondary voice or the Next button to increase its volume Default Setting O Range 0 9 Reset Value Jump button pair Layer Transposition This parameter sets the transposition of the secondary voice relative to the primary voice You can transpose the secondary voice up or down one or two octaves from the primary voice When you select this parameter the display scrolls XPGSE 0 ST Use the Prev or Next button to transpose the secondary voice Default Setting 0 ST Range 24 ST 12 ST 0 ST 12 ST 24 ST Reset Value Jump button pair e Layering n Saving Layered Voices There are two ways you can save a layered voice along with your changes to the volume and transposition Both are quickly executed with just a couple of button presses The first way is to select the Save button and enter the Save Dialog the second is using a Favorites button A description of each method follows Save Button When you enter the Save dialog the display shows the location of the first empty favorite location You can use the Prev or Next button to change the location Value Jump alternates between the first empty favorite location and Favorite 1 Continuously pressing the Prev or Next button cycles through all six favorite locations To save your layered voice press the Save button Its LED is flashing and the display scrolls SA
22. VE VOICE AS FX X represents the favorites location Press the Save button again to save the layered voice The layered voice is now saved and the MPS20 exits the Save Dialog and returns to Voice Mode Favorites Buttons This method is an even quicker way to save a layered voice Select a Favorites button to store the layered voice Then press and hold the button at least 1 5 seconds The layered voice is now stored in that location At this point the MPS20 is in Voice Mode the just saved layered voice is active and its ID number is in the display NOTE If you don t save the current changes and exit Layer Mode the MPS20 remembers the last layered voice Just a press the Layer button again and your changes should still be available to save Be sure to save your changes before you turn off the MPS20 or they will be lost Changing Layered Voices If you have saved a layered voice as a favorite and want to make a change select the favorite Press the Layer button to enter Layer Mode The primary voice remains the same and the secondary voice is the default voice You can select another voice to use as the secondary voice make changes and save the newly layered voice just as you did when you created and saved the original SE Ee EE ana an eA Ae Han esie eU Meine EE an Ha Re S eee nA us s Layering per Splitting Creating a Split allows you to divide the Split MPS20 keyboard into an upper and lower
23. a World 62 Acid House Modern 258 Reggae 1 World 63 Slow Jam Modern 259 Nanigo 1 World 64 Electro Modern 260 Nanigo 2 World 65 New Jack Modern 261 Maqsum World 66 Breakbeat Modern 262 Kherwa World 67 Gospel Modern 263 Afrobeat World 68 West Coast Hip hop Modern 264 March World 69 Revrun Modern 265 Reggaeton World 70 House Beat Modern 266 Kpanlogo World 71 Syncopath Modern 301 Metro 1 8nt Metronome 101 Latin1 Latin 302 Metro 1 16nt Metronome 102 Latin2 Latin 303 Metro 3 4 Metronome 103 Latin3 Latin 304 Metro 6 8 Metronome 104 Latin4 Latin 305 1 4 Metronome Metronome 105 Latin5 Latin 351 No rhythm Metronome Appendices e appendices Voice List No Voice Button No Voice Button 1 Grand Piano Piano 54 Mellow Organ Organ 2 Pro Piano Piano 55 Perc Organ Organ 3 Grand Piano 2 Piano 56 Gregg s B Organ 4 Piano amp Strings Piano 57 Perc Organ 2 Organ 5 Piano 8 Pad Piano 58 Melvin s Gospel Organ 6 Piano 8 Vox Piano 59 Thick Gospel Organ 7 Big Pop Piano Piano 60 Prog Perc B3 Organ 8 Blues Piano Piano 61 Traffic B3 Organ 9 Rock Piano Piano 62 Warmer B3 Organ 10 Po
24. ain to stop Once you select a rhythm pattern it is remembered as the current pattern in Voice Mode If you Save a voice as a Favorites the current rhythm pattern is also saved Changing the Tempo You can change the tempo of any of the MPS20 s rhythm patterns The default tempo Play Stop is 120 but it can range from 20 to 300 beats per minute To change the tempo press the Tempo p button Its LED lights and the display shows the current tempo Press the Prev button to decrease the tempo or press the Next button to increase the tempo To return to the default setting of 120 BPM press and release the Tempo button then press the Value Jump button pair simultaneously press the Prev and Next buttons 2 NOTE Tempo changes affect all rhythm patterns even Favorites e Rhythm Mode EE Rhythm Mode Parameters The available parameters in Rhythm Mode are Rhythm ID and Volume Press the Select A or W button to select a Rhythm Mode parameter Piano Voice Bank Ensemble 9 Rock amp Pop Voice 219 slo 99 9 Prev Next Rhythm eR aa Save Select Rhythm ID The default parameter is Rhythm ID Pressing the Select Jump button pair Select A and W buttons simultaneously defaults to this parameter The Value Jump button pair pressing the Prev and Next buttons simultaneously advances to the first rhythm of the
25. as been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Allow adequate ventilation for the power adapter Do not hide it under a carpet or behind a curtain or place it in an enclosed space where heat buildup can occur WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the p
26. by pressing the switch The power switch button pushed in is the On position and out is the Off position Headphone Jacks The MPS20 has two 1 4 headphone jacks conveniently located on the left front edge of the keyboard cabinet Plugging in headphones provides privacy during practice Both jacks operate the same so two people can play and hear the music together While using headphones the MPS20 s speakers are silent ML a See Eeer ee Eegenen MPS20 Overview de w MPS20 Overview Front Panel Display Buttons and Controls Here is a quick overview of the MPS20 s front panel A description of its individual features follows Recording Bank Category Play Stop LEDs Save Display LXX JN 9 unction Piano E Piano Clav zum ge e Or u Str ass Wind e a Voice Bank a ensemble Synth Other Dru 30608834 Prev O Next Rhythm L Favorites Split la 4 als RM Tempo Layer Pin e Rhythm Favorites Volume Variation Function ae Voice Display and Navigation Buttons Display Select Scrolling alphanumeric LED display Select A and v Buttons A v Use these buttons to move through the list of available parameters for the current mode These buttons are used in Function Split Layer and Rhythm Modes only iiia ee Prev Button Press this button to select the next lower Voice Rhythm pattern user song or parameter value Wh
27. dal Jack Adapter Switch Pedal Jack USB Jack Port p Audio ES MIDI SW PEDAL CC PEDAL hd DE ud gt 9 Z FE ce WARNING mp TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE TO cl ONLY WITH THESAME TYPE AND INTE RATING OF FUSE ic Audio MIDI t k AUESAENE IN amp OUT Audio Ports In Jacks Audio In Use these 1 4 jacks to connect the MPS20 s internal speakers to other devices such as an MP3 player or CD player Always turn off the MPS20 s power before plugging or unplugging cables into the Audio In jacks Audio Out Use these 1 4 jacks to connect the MPS20 to external audio equipment Use 1 4 mono unbalanced cables MIDI In amp Out Use the MIDI In and Out ports to connect the MPS20 to other MIDI devices to receive and send MIDI data Switch Pedal Sustain Pedal Connect the included piano style pedal to this jack and use it as a sustain pedal A dual switch pedal can also connect to this jack or two single switch pedals connected via a mono Y cord adapter In this instance the right pedal controls sustain and the left sostenuto CC Pedal Volume Expression Pedal Use this 1 4 jack to connect a continuous controller pedal and assign it to control volume and expression USB Connect a USB cable to this port to send and receive MIDI or to connect to a computer for system updates DC Connect the DC Adapter to this jack A e A cee nies EE En ened ate cee nen ieee i MPS20 Overview
28. dio A Strings Strings 39 80 s DX E Piano 92 Mello Yes Strings 40 Classic 70 s E Piano 93 Octave Tron Strings 41 Power CP E Piano 94 Lead Strings Strings 42 Gabriel CP E Piano 95 Lead Tutti Mix Strings 43 Crisp Clav Clav 96 Aggressive Str Strings 44 Steely Clav Clav 97 Adagio Pizz Strings 45 Fuzz Clav Clav 98 Lead amp Adagio Strings 46 Wah Clav Clav 99 Solo Violin Strings 47 Talking Clav Clav 100 Solo Viola Strings 48 Zep Clav Clav 101 Solo Cello Strings 49 Stereo Clav Clav 102 Adagio Strings Strings 50 Harpsichord Clav 103 Slow Strings Strings 51 Baroque Harpsi Clav 104 Mute Trumpet Brass 52 Piano Harpsi Clav 105 Bright Solo Tpt Brass 53 Celeste Clav 106 French Horn Solo Brass Appendices No Voice Button No Voice Button 107 Brass Fanfare Brass 159 String Pad Pad 108 R amp B Funk Brass 160 Spider Web Pad 109 Horn Layer Brass 161 Wispy One Pad 110 Brass Chorale Brass 162 Airy Pad Pad 111 Solo Tenor Sax Wind 163 Innervate Pad Pad 112 Jazz Flute Wind 164 Lush Pad Pad 113 Fife amp Drums Wind 165 Class Pad Pad
29. econdary left hand voice for the split The default voice ID number is 183 E Bass and the default split key is F 3 The key range of the split voice is as follows AO through F 3 for the secondary voice G3 through C8 for the primary voice Using the parameters available in Split Mode you can modify the secondary voice The first parameter Split secondary Voice is active when you press the Split button A description of the parameters follows To exit Split Mode press the Split button Split Mode Parameters There are four parameters available in Split Mode Changing the value of a parameter determines the performance of the split voice In Split Mode use the Select A and W buttons to step through the parameters To change the value of parameter press the Prev or Next button NOTE Changes to the Split Voice Split Key Split Volume and Split Transposition are remembered for the next time you ale want to use a split voice but are not stored in memory They return to their default settings when you turn off the MPS20 Be sure to save your changes as one of the Favorites ECCE Splitting e mom Splitting Split Voice This parameter is for the secondary voice When you press the Split button this parameter is selected and the secondary voice ID number PRG XX scrolls across the display XX represents the voice ID number To choose a different voice as the secondary voice select a cate
30. en using the metronome or playing a Rhythm pattern use this button to decrease the tempo This button is also used to tune or transpose downward Next Button Press this button to select the next higher Voice Rhythm pattern user song or parameter value When using the metronome or playing a Rhythm pattern use this button to increase the tempo This button is also used to tune or transpose upward o MPS20 Overview EE Voice Rhythm and Piano Buttons Voice Button Press this button to enter Voice mode Rhythm Button Press this button to enter Rhythm mode Voice Piano Piano Button 9 No matter what mode is active select this Rhythm button to immediately return to the Grand Piano voice the first voice of the Piano category Bank LEDs and Category Buttons O Piano E Piano Clav e Pipe Organ Strings Brass Wind E Ensemble Voice Synth Guitar Bass Other Drums O Rock 8 Pop Modern Latin Country World Metronome User Bank LEDs These three LEDs are indicators for the three category banks two voice and one rhythm Press the Voice or Rhythm button to select a bank A lit LED indicates the active bank Category Buttons Press one of the category buttons to select a voice or rhythm pattern Favorites and Demo Buttons Demo 0000006 Le Favorites 2d Favorites 1 through 6 Select a Favorites button to store favorite voices layers and splits Demo Button Press
31. for Musical Instrument Digital Interface It is the industry standard protocol that allows the exchange of musical data between electronic musical instruments devices such as sequencer and computers MIDI enables MIDI equipped devices designed by different manufacturers the ability to communicate MIDI data to each other MIDI data is sent or received using standard MIDI cables to connect to other MIDI devices or a USB cable to connect to a computer The MPS20 is equipped with conventional MIDI In and Out ports and a USB port MIDI Channels Similar to television channels MIDI protocol transmits multiple channels of MIDI performance data Typical MIDI instruments can play up to 16 channels at the same time Each channel can be assigned its own voice To change and or assign MIDI channels enter Function Mode and select the MIDI Channel parameter See page 33 for the details MIDI In and Out Ports The MPS20 is equipped with the conventional MIDI In and MIDI Out ports If you are new to MIDI the MIDI In port is used to receive MIDI data from another MIDI device and the MIDI Out port is used to transmit MIDI data to another MIDI device When you connect the MIDI Out of the MPS20 to the MIDI In of another instrument you can play the sounds of both instruments simultaneously from the MPS20 keyboard OUT IN TE ee MPS20 Device When you connect the MIDI In of the MPS20 to the MIDI Out of another controller you can control the
32. gory and use the Prev or Next button to step through the list of voices Default Setting PRG 183 E Bass Range Any available voice Reset Value Jump button pair resets to the default voice Split Key Use this parameter to select the split key The split key is the highest key of the secondary voice When you select the Split Key parameter the display scrolls 4E F3 3 the default key Press another key to make it the split key Default Voice Setting PRG 183 E Bass Default Split Key Setting F 3 Range Keys AO through B7 Reset Value Jump button pair Split Volume This parameter sets the volume between the split voices When you select the Split Volume parameter the display scrolls UOL D 0 is the default setting The value range of this parameter is 0 9 Use the Prev button to decrease the volume of the secondary voice or the Next to increase its volume Default Setting O Range 0 9 Reset Value Jump button pair Split Transposition This parameter sets the transposition of the secondary voice relative to the primary voice You can transpose the secondary voice up or down one or two octaves from the primary voice When you select this parameter the display scrolls XPGSE 0 ST Use the Prev or Next button to transpose the secondary voice Default Setting 0 ST Range 24 ST 12 ST 0 ST 12 ST 24 ST Reset Value Jump button pair and Split Transposition are remembered for the
33. he MPS20 Your new MPS20 carton should have the following m MPS20 instrument m DC Power Adapter and AC cord m Music Rack m Piano style Pedal m Warranty Card m MPS20 User s Manual this manual If you are missing any of the above please contact your Kurzweil dealer It is always a good idea to save the MPS20 s carton in case you need to ship it Before you connect cables and turn on the power place the MPS20 on a stable surface If you purchased the optional stand follow the procedure on page 11 to assemble it Volume Before turning on the MPS20 it s always a good idea to set the volume at its minimum setting all the way to the left For a generally comfortable level of volume while playing set the knob at its middle position Volume The Volume Control is located on the left side of the control panel Turn this knob from left to right to control the amount volume e Getting Started ele e een n ner eene n ener eee rue Connecting the Power Supply The MPS20 s power is supplied by a DC power adapter Before connecting the MPS20 s power adapter make sure that the power switch located on the upper right end of the instrument is in the off position not pushed in Connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the rear panel of the MPS20 DC 15 04 25A El CAUTION All DC power adapters are NOT the same
34. lad3 Rock 8 Pop 108 Salsa Latin 4 Ballad4 Rock 8 Pop 109 Rumba Latin 5 Ballad5 Rock 8 Pop 110 Samba Latin 6 Ballad6 Rock 8 Pop 111 Samba 2 Latin 7 Ballad7 Rock 8 Pop 112 Bossa Nova Latin 8 Ballad8 Rock 8 Pop 113 Son Clave Latin 9 Pop1 Rock amp Pop 114 Calypso Latin 10 Pop2 Rock amp Pop 115 Songo Calypso Latin 11 Pop3 Rock amp Pop 116 Songo Latin 12 Pop4 Rock amp Pop 117 Mambo 1 Latin 13 Pop5 Rock amp Pop 118 Mambo 2 Latin 14 Pop6 Rock 8 Pop 151 Jazz1 Jazz 15 Pop7 Rock amp Pop 152 Jazz2 Jazz 16 Pops Rock amp Pop 153 Jazz3 Jazz 17 Rock1 Rock amp Pop 154 Jazz4 Jazz 18 Rock2 Rock amp Pop 155 Jazz5 Jazz 19 Rock3 Rock amp Pop 156 Jazz6 Jazz 20 Rock4 Rock 8 Pop 157 Jazz7 Jazz 21 Rock5 Rock 8 Pop 158 Jazz8 Jazz 22 Rock6 Rock 8 Pop 159 Spy Jazz Jazz 23 Rock7 Rock 8 Pop 201 Country1 Country 24 Rock8 Rock 8 Pop 202 Country2 Country 25 Triplet Rock Rock 8 Pop 203 Country3 Country 26 Half time Rock Rock 8 Pop 204 Country4 Country 27 Twist Rock 8 Pop 205 Country6 Country 51 R amp B Dance1 Modern 206 Country5 Country 52 R amp B Dance2 Modern 207 Country7 Country 53 R amp B Dance3 Modern 208 Country8 Country 54 R amp B Dance4 Modern 209 Western Country 55 R amp B Dance5 Modern 251 World1 World 56 R amp B Dance6 Modern 252 World2 World 57 R amp B Dance7 Modern 253 World3 World 58 Urban1 Modern 254 World4 World 59 Urban2 Modern 255 World5 World 60 Club1 Modern 256 World6 World 61 Club2 Modern 257 Polk
35. lectro magnetic interference If so simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual In case the function could not resume please use the product in another location NOTICE This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications AVIS Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Primary Features iii ti bie 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started Setting Up the MPS20 ociosos nennen nah 8 VOIUMO ui pite Ir He CER C ERR Ad e ur E EE eet 8 Connecting the Power Supply essen 9 Music Rack 4 rah ail dbl ad iene perdiet cure esti ata 10 Assembling the Stand ii narice 11 Quick Md e e ee ed wee Rena 12 Chapter 3 MPS20 Overview Front Panel EEN 13 Front Panel Display Buttons and Controls sse 14 Display and Navigation Buttons AAA 14 Voice Rhythm and Piano Buttons 15 Bank LEDs and Category Buttons 15 Favorites and Demo Buttons nennen 15 Recording and Play Stop Buttons sse 16 Variation and
36. lit Volume ehe t e eee t He iin 30 Split TranSPOSilOM EE 30 Saving Split VOCES umm iii iaa dsd 31 Save DUON iei tto ene dep Ad 31 Fav rite button nein 31 Changing Split VOICes 2 re t lia SERRE RS 31 Chapter 8 Function Mode FUNCTION due e o ere doter vue eter p epe rv aide c t eve e de epe uva T 32 Function Mode Parameters nenne nennen nennen 32 Mel c tts 32 Effect Level nn einen 32 TOUCH n eiecti cenis de cec Ewa ra 33 TUNG A ue T MEME 33 MIDI Channel en 33 Metronomes Sono EE ia 34 Rec RAYT aaa earra li Guilia bem balia RS 34 Local E Ie EDI ES 34 Hard Reseta ital A abe AA RAS un an lie tale Plant T 34 OS Objects Version iii 34 Table of Contents Chapter 9 Rhythm Mode Rhythm Mode min so saire oe gs a Rd aree ie 35 Entering Rhythm Mode AAA 35 Selecting a Rhythm Pattern essen 35 Changing the Default Rhythm Pattern A 36 Playing a Rhythm Pattern eem enne 36 Changing the Tempo 36 Rhythm Mode Parameters i 37 Rhythm RRE 37 jon MEE 37 Chapter 10 Recording Recording a S0hg i n Iri t teca eet ep pute etd 38 Preparing to Record sessessssseesseenenne nennen nnnm 38 Recording Track TT 38 Recording Track 2 kei ee 39 Editing a gt 10 2 E T rats EDIDI eee 39 Erasing Recording over Tracks AAA 39 P nch Inss ici o diia 39 Chapter 11 MIDI MIDI Gharnels 2 5 n tret td li aaa 40 MID
37. modes m Demo m Voice m Rhythm m Layer m Split m Function A e A cee nies EE En ened ate cee nen ieee i MPS20 Overview O ow Demo Mode The MPS20 has 51 prerecorded grand piano songs performed in a variety of classic styles that demonstrate the quality of its Grand Piano voice Playing Demo Songs Press the Demo button to enter Demo Mode Wind The first demo song Brahms Rhapsody begins to Drums_ play and its song number and name scrolls across Ee the display When the first song ends the next demo song begins to play This continues through all 51 demo songs pemo See the following page for a complete list of the demo songs Record Play Stop Track 1 pack The Demo button is located on the far right side of the front panel it is the last button on the second row Press the Play Stop button to start or stop playing a demo song Selecting Demo Songs To step through the demo songs and select another song to play press the Prev button to select previous demo song or the Next button to select the next demo song You may have to press the Play Stop button to stop the current demo song and press the Play Stop again to start the next demo song To skip forward 10 songs at a time press the Value Jump button simultaneously pressing the Prev and Next buttons If you press the Prev button while a demo song is playing one of two things occurs
38. n easily tune the MPS20 to other instruments or recordings Default Setting O A 440 Range 100 to 100 cents Reset Value Jump button pair MIDI Channel This parameter controls the MIDI transmit channel used for Voice Mode You can select Channels 1 through 9 and Channels 11 through 15 Channel 10 is reserved for rhythm playback and Channel 16 for the metronome See Chapter 11 MIDI beginning on page 40 Default Setting Channel 1 Range Channels 1 9 and Channels 11 15 Reset Value Jump button pair E A EEN AO EE Seneca nn eRe BERGES Epa E Function Mode ES ow Function Mode Metronome This parameter has three settings On Rec or Off The default setting is Off no metronome If you choose On the metronome sounds while playing or recording To hear the metronome only while recording choose Rec Default Setting Off Range On Rec or Off Reset Value Jump button pair Rec Rhythm This parameter controls whether a rhythm pattern plays during recording The default for this parameter is Off If you record a song and want the rhythm pattern recorded as well be sure to change this parameter to On Default Setting Off Range On or Off Reset Value Jump button pair Local Control This parameter is normally set to On When you play the MPS20 keyboard you hear the resident or local voices If you use your MPS20 with an external sequencer or computer turn this setting to Off Turning the
39. next time you want to use a split voice but are not stored in memory They return to their default settings when you turn off the MPS20 Be sure to save your changes as one of the Favorites NOTE Changes to the Split Voice Split Key Split Volume Saving Split Voices There are two ways you can save a split voice along with your changes Both are quickly executed with just a couple of button presses The first way is to select the Save button and enter the Save Dialog the second is using a Favorites button A description of each method follows Save button When you enter the Save dialog the display shows the location of the first empty favorite location You can use the Prev or Next button to change the location Value Jump alternates between the first empty favorite location and Favorite 1 Continuously pressing the Prev or Next button cycles through all six favorite locations To save your split voice press the Save button Its LED is flashing and the display scrolls SAVE VOICE AS FX X represents the favorites location Press the Save button again to save the split voice The split voice is now saved and the MPS20 exits the Save Dialog and returns to Voice Mode Favorite button This method is an even quicker way to save a split voice Select a Favorites button to store the split voice Then press and hold the button at least 1 5 seconds The split voice is now stored
40. ng of the second should be lit Select a category button and play 8 Press the Voice button again to return to the top row Pon N Playing a Rhythm Pattern 1 Press the Rhythm button 2 Select a rhythm pattern from one of the categories and press its button 3 There are a number of different rhythm patterns available under each category button Press the Prev or Next button to step through the available rhythm patterns 4 Press the Play Stop button to start the rhythm 5 Press the Play Stop button again to stop it Playing a Demo Song 1 Press the Demo button 2 The first demo song immediately plays The MPS20 continues to play each of the 51 demo songs until you press the Play Stop Demo or Voice buttons 3 Atany time you can press the Play Stop button to start or stop playing a demo song Press the Prev or Next button to play the previous or next demo song 5 Simultaneously press the Prev and Next buttons to jump ahead 10 songs at a time 6 Press the Voice button to exit Demo Mode gt 12 Getting Started EE w MPS20 Overview Front Panel N Power T Headphone jacks P Switch Power Switch As shown in the above illustration the power switch is located at the upper right end of the MPS20 Turn the power on and off
41. ning 6 2cm screws through the right side panel 2 to the rear panel 3 Be sure to tighten the four screws Install the four plastic caps over the screw holes after tightening the screws 3 Securing the MPS20 to the stand Lower the MPS20 onto the stand and install the four 1 5cm screws up through the brackets on the stand into the bottom of the MPS20 Se Getting Started cme Getting Started After the MPS20 is set up and the power adapter connected press the power switch While the unit is performing its power up routine the LED display and some of the button LEDs flash After a couple of seconds the display scrolls 1 BRAND PIANO The MPS20 is now ready to play Use the following Quick Start for the basic steps to change Voices play Rhythm patterns and play one of the 51 Demo Songs Quick Start Playing the Voices Turn on the power The Voice button LED is lit and the first voice 1 Grand Piano is ready to play To play another voice press any category button and play There are a number of different voices available under each category button Press the Prev or Next button to step through the available voices 5 There are two Voice Bank rows and an LED at the beginning of each row that when lit tells you it is the active row To select a voice from a category listed in the second Voice Bank row press the Voice button 6 The LED at the beginni
42. on Descriptions of the Layer Mode parameters follow To exit Layer Mode press the Layer button Layer Mode Parameters There are three parameters available in Layer Mode Changing the value of a parameter determines the performance of the layer In Layer Mode use the Select A and W buttons to step through the parameters To change the value of parameter press the Prev or Next button Layer Transposition are remembered for the next time you layer but are not stored in memory They return to their default settings when you turn off the MPS20 Be sure to save your changes as one of the Favorites NOTE Changes to the Layer Voice Layer Volume and A a a a o aa Layering amp Chapter 6 Layering Layer Voice This parameter is for the secondary voice When you press the Layer button this parameter is active and the secondary voice ID number PRG B 1 87 the default voice scrolls across the display To choose a different voice as the secondary voice select a category and use the Prev Q or Next button to step through the list of voices Default Setting PRG 87 LA Strings Range Any available voice Reset Value Jump button pair resets to the default voice Layer Volume This parameter sets the volume between the layered voices When you select the Layer Volume parameter the display scrolls UOL D 0 is the default setting The value range of this parameter is 0 9 Use the
43. ons Select A and e Buttons Use these buttons to step through the parameters Prev or Next Buttons For the Layer Voice parameter use these buttons to step through the category voices In Layer Volume or Layer Transposition use these buttons to increase or decrease a value Category Buttons In Layer Voice use this button to select another category it acts the same as it would in Voice Mode If the Layer Volume or Layer Transposition parameter is active pressing a category button returns the MPS20 to the Layer Voice parameter Select A 009 PrevO O Next 24 Layering 020 Selecting a Voice Track 2 Save To create a layered voice press the Layer button to enter Layer Mode The Layer button is located on the Layer Function left side of the front panel 3 When the Layer button is pressed the current voice becomes the primary layer voice Select the voice you want to use as your primary voice Then press the Layer button to enter Layer mode The Layer button LED lights and PRG H scrolls across the display This is the secondary voice of the layer The default voice is 87 LA Strings The primary voice is now layered with the secondary voice Using the parameters available in Layer Mode you can modify the layered voices The first parameter Layer Voice is active when you press the Layer butt
44. p Upright Piano 63 Blues amp Gospel Organ 11 Upright Piano Piano 64 David s B3 Organ 12 Horowitz Piano Piano 65 Growler B Organ 13 Vanguard Piano Piano 66 Rock B3 Organ 14 Piano Recital Piano 67 Boston B Organ 15 Jazz Piano Piano 68 Sweet Organ Organ 16 Bright Piano Piano 69 Gimmie B3 Organ 17 Piano Silk Piano 70 Doors Vox Organ 18 New Age Piano Piano 71 Farfisa Organ 19 Piano Stack Piano 72 Pipe Stops Pipe Organ 20 Piano Lushness Piano 73 Chapel Organ Pipe Organ 21 Piano amp Strings 2 Piano 74 All Stops Pipe Organ 22 Air Piano Piano 75 All Stops Choir Pipe Organ 23 Dreamy Piano Piano 76 Open Flute Pipe Organ 24 Ivory Harp Piano 77 Stop Flute Pipe Organ 25 Stevie s Rhds E Piano 78 Diapason Organ Pipe Organ 26 Hotrod EP E Piano 79 Bourdon Organ Pipe Organ 27 Fagen s Rhds E Piano 80 Reed Organ Pipe Organ 28 These Eyes E Piano 81 Gamba Organ Pipe Organ 29 E Piano amp Pad E Piano 82 Celeste Organ Pipe Organ 30 Misty Mtn EP E Piano 83 Ballpark Stop Pipe Organ 31 Supertramp EP E Piano 84 Viol Organ Pipe Organ 32 Joni EP E Piano 85 2 Ft Open Flute Pipe Organ 33 Ray s Wurly E Piano 86 2Ft Stop Flute Pipe Organ 34 Austin Wurly E Piano 87 LA Strings Strings 35 Classic DX E Piano 88 Pop Strings Strings 36 DX Pad E Piano 89 Octave Strings Strings 37 90 s DX E Piano 90 Pizzicato Strings 38 Soft Ballad E Piano 91 Stu
45. parameters affect all voices Function Mode Parameters Transpose The transpose parameter allows you to adjust the overall pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone intervals Default Setting 0 Range 24 ST through 24 ST Reset Value Jump button pair Effect Level This parameter controls the level of the effects used on a voice You can adjust the amount of effect from 0 no effect to 100 maximum Default Setting 20 Range 0 through 100 Reset Value Jump button pair B Function Mode EE Touch Use this parameter to adjust the keyboard touch sensitivity to your playing technique See the chart below for the available settings Linear Best dynamic range for all instruments Light 1 For players with a light touch Adjust this Light 2 parameter to achieve a good dynamic range Light 3 These settings are from Light 1 a slightly light touch to Light 3 a very light touch Hard 1 For players with a heavier touch Adjust this Hard 2 parameter to achieve a good dynamic range Hard 3 These settings are from Hard 1 a slightly harder touch to Hard 3 a very hard touch Piano Touch Best for piano dynamics Easy Touch Light touch especially for younger players GM Receive Select this when playing General MIDI songs Default Setting Linear Range see chart above Reset Value Jump button pair Tune This parameter allows you to adjust the tuning You ca
46. que F2 J F Burgm ller 22 Without words F 2 J L F Mendelssohn 23 Venetianisches G2 J L F Mendelssohn 24 Sostenuto G 2 F F Chopin 25 Valse KK A2 F F Chopin 26 5 Mazurkas A 2 F F Chopin 27 Valse Op 69 No 2 B2 F F Chopin 28 Grande Valse C3 F F Chopin 29 Valse Op 64 No 2 C 3 F F Chopin 30 Nocturne No 2 D3 F F Chopin 31 Valse Op 64 No 1 D 3 F F Chopin 32 Preludes in Db E3 F F Chopin 33 Fantaisie Improm F3 F F Chopin 34 Tr umerei F 3 R Schumann 35 Fr licher Landma G3 R Schumann 36 Von fremden Land G 3 R Schumann 37 Liebestraume 3 A3 F Liszt 38 Dolly s Dreaming A 3 T Oesten 39 Fr hlingsstimmen B3 J Strauss 40 The Swan CA Saint Sa ns 41 Blumenlied C 4 G Lange 42 Valsette D4 F Borowski 43 Old French Air D 4 P I Tchaikovsky 44 Mazurka EA P I Tchaikovsky 45 Polka F4 P I Tchaikovsky 46 Barcarolle F 4 P I Tchaikovsky 47 Humoreska G4 A Dvorak 48 Suite Peer Gynt G 4 E Grieg 49 Suite Bergamasque A4 C A Debussy 50 R verie A 4 C A Debussy 51 Arabesque B4 C A Debussy Demo Mode 21 chapters Voice Mode When you turn on the MPS20 Voice Mode is active and the Grand Piano voice is already selected and ready to play Grand Piano is the default voice and the first voice in the Piano category In Voice Mode voices are selected first by choosing one of two Voice Banks then a category e Piano E Piano Clav Organ Pipe Organ Strings Brass Wind Voice Bank En
47. roduct IMPORTANT SAFETY 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should 9 The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the always be followed including the following 1 Read all of the Safety and Installation Instructions and Explanation of Graphic Symbols before using the product 2 Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or the like 3 This product should only be used with a stand or cart that is recommended by the manufacturer 4 This product either alone or in combination with an amplifier and speakers or headphones may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist 5 This product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation 6 This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers or other products that produce heat 7 This product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 8 This product ma
48. rough the list of parameters The default setting for the REC RHYTHM parameter is OFF press the Prev or Next button to change the value to Gt You can leave this parameter set to UN There is a no rhythm pattern available rhythm ID number 351 Select this rhythm pattern and no rhythm will play NOTE The default setting for the metronome is also SFF Follow S the instructions described above to enter Function Mode but select the HE TRG GFF parameter and change its setting to RETRG REC This will allow the metronome to play during recording Recording Track 1 Select the voice you want to use for Track 1 To record a song with a rhythm pattern press the Rhythm button and select a pattern for your recording Press the Record button Its LED lights and the display scrolls RECORD READY The Track 1 button s LED should also be lit To begin recording press the Play Stop button and start playing 4 NOTE If you are using the metronome it will count off one measure before recording begins Record Play Stop Track 1 Track2 Save e Recording EE When you are finished press the Play Stop button again The Save button s LED starts flashing and the display shows SAVE RHYTHM AS UX X represents the number of the first available empty user song location There are 20 available song locations U1 through U20 Record Play Stop Track 1 Track 2 Save Recording Track 2 Press the Track 2
49. semble Voice Synth Pad Guitar Bass Other Drums Rock amp Pop Modern Latin Jazz Country World Metronome User 00000010 There are two rows of Voice Bank categories and one row of Voice Bank buttons Categories generally group instruments by type To the left of each Voice Bank category row is an LED A lit LED indicates the active Voice Bank To select the second Voice Bank row press the Voice button again Its LED lights and the second row of categories is active VOICE BANK 1 LED Piano Voice Bank Ensemble O Rock amp Pop Voice p Piano _ 9 9 Rhythm 22 Voice Mode ne ee ee ne ee nenene Selecting Voices If the MPS20 is not already in Voice Mode press the Voice button Press the button for the category you want lts LED lights and the default voice for that category is selected To select another voice from the category press the Prev or Next button to navigate through the available voices If you are pressing the Next Q button and reach the last voice of the category the MPS20 automatically advances to the first voice of the next category If you are pressing the Prev button and reach the first voice of the category the MPS20 automatically moves to the last voice of the previous category Press the Value Jump button simultaneously press the Prev and Next buttons to select the default
50. tem Headphones 2 1 4 stereo headphone outs MIDI VO MIDI In and Out connectors USB 1 port Plug and Play USB functionality allows MIDI over USB for connecting to from an external computer sequencer no software driver needed Single Sustain pedal provided dual pedal capable jack for optional single Pedals Expression pedal Polyphony 64 voices Finishes Dark Gray Dimensions Stand 1301 L x 350 W x 661 H mm 51 2 L x 13 8 W x 26 H inches Instrument 1310 L x 360 W x 90 H mm 51 6 L x 14 2 W x 3 5 H inches Weight 39 7 lb 18 30 Kg Power 90 250V free voltage external power supply Appendices Index A Assembling the Stand 11 Audio In and Out 17 B Bank LEDs 15 22 35 C Category buttons 12 15 18 23 24 28 35 36 CC Pedal Volume Expression Pedal 17 Connecting the Power Supply 9 D DC Power Adapter 9 DC Power Adapter jack 17 Demo button 15 Demo Mode 20 Demo Songs List 21 Playing Selecting a Demo Song s 12 20 Display 14 Double Button Presses 18 E Editing a Song 39 Erasing Recording over Tracks 39 Punch Ins 39 Effect Level Function Mode parameter 32 F Favorites button 1 through 6 15 18 27 31 Front Panel 13 Front Panel Buttons 18 Front Panel Display Buttons and Controls 14 Function Mode 32 H Hard Reset 19 32 34 Headphone Jacks 7 13 ID Layer Voice 26 Rhythm 37 Split Voice 30 J Jacks Audio In amp Out 1
51. this button to enter Demo Mode to play one of the many demo songs stored in the MPS20 SSSR SSR nonce e See cine meh cee men Ee ah nee nese sehen ened ncn cee nen ieee os MPS20 Overview 15 Chapter 3 Recording and Play Stop Buttons MPS20 Overview Record Play Stop Track 1 Tack2 Record Button Press this button to begin recording Variation and Tempo Buttons Play Stop Button Select this button to play or stop recording user songs Rhythm patterns and Demos Track 1 and Track 2 Buttons Use these buttons to select the track to record Variation Tempo Mode and Save Buttons Variation Button Press the Variation button to add the preset effects Tempo Button Use the Tempo button to adjust the tempo of the metronome and Rhythm patterns Save Split Layer Function Split Button Press the Split button to enter Split Mode and create split voices Volume Control Save Button Press this button to save a user song or to save split and layered voices Function Button Press the Function button to enter Function Mode Layer Button Press the Layer button to enter Layer Mode and create layered voices Volume MPS20 Overview Volume Adjusts the volume of the MPS20 Rear Panel Volume Expression Pedal CC Pedal De Sustain Pe
52. tting Up the MPS20 8 Single buttons 18 Split button 16 29 30 31 Split Key 28 29 30 Split Mode 28 Split Mode Parameters 29 Stand Assembly 11 Storing a Favorite Voice 23 Switch Pedal Sustain Pedal 17 I Tempo button 16 19 36 Tempo Quick Parameter button 19 Touch Function Mode parameter 33 Track 1 and Track 2 buttons 16 38 39 Transpose Function Mode parameter 32 Transposition Parameter Layer Mode 26 Split Mode 30 Tune Function Mode parameter 33 U USB 17 USB MIDI Connection 41 V Value Jump button 18 19 26 30 37 Variation button 16 19 Voice button 12 15 20 22 23 Voice List 44 Voice Mode 22 Voice Parameter Layer Mode 26 Split Mode 30 Voices Playing Selecting 12 Storing a Favorite 23 Volume Expression Pedal 17 Volume Parameter Rhythm Mode 37 Layer Mode 26 Split Mode 30 Volume Control 8 16 www youngchang com KURZWEIL
53. y be equipped with a polarized line plug one blade wider than the other This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug outlet when left unused for a long period of time When unplugging the power supply cord do not pull on the cord but grasp it by the plug 10 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 11 The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product C The product has been exposed to rain D The product does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits a marked change in performance E The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 12 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 13 WARNING Do not place objects on the product s power supply cord or place the product in a position where anyone could trip over walk on or roll anything over cords of any type Do not allow the product to rest on or be installed over cords of any type Improper installations of this type create the possibility of a fire hazard and or personal injury RADIO AND TELEV
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