Suzuki SP-37 Owner's manual

Brand: Suzuki

Model: SP-37

Category: Musical Instruments

Type: Owner's manual

SUZUKI Pianos

SP-37

Portable Keyboard

OWNER’S MANUAL

SUZUKI

WELCOME!

We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing this Suzuki

portable keyboard. This keyboard has been designed to provide you with years of musical

enjoyment. State of the art electronics and elegant functionality are a trademark of all Suzuki

Keyboards. Some of the features your new piano is equipped with include:

 128 digitally sampled voices,

 four part orchestration,

 quick select buttons for voice and style,

 built in metronome with range from 40 to 240

bpm,

 auto accompaniment with 100 styles,

 one touch function,

 MIDI input and output sockets,

 a numeric LCD display screen.

You will find many more features and functions listed within this owners manual. This keyboard

also has the latest MIDI features that allow you to interface with a personal computer or other

MIDI equipment for endless musical possibilities.

SUZUKI

In order to fully appreciate all the unique features of this keyboard, please take a few minutes

to read the following pages of instruction and precaution. We will cover general precautions,

the function of each control button, and warranty information. Thank you and congratulations

again, for choosing this keyboard package from the Suzuki keyboard product line of portable

keyboards, home digital pianos, and the elegant digital grand ensembles.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of not insulated or “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

operation and maintenance or servicing instructions in the manual accompanying the product.

1. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a noncommercial environment. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO

This Suzuki keyboard will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the simple

rules listed below.

LOCATION

Do not expose the instrument to the follow-

ing conditions to avoid deformation, discol-

oration, or more serious damage.

 Direct sunlight (near a window)

 High temperatures (near a heat source,

outside, or in a car during the daytime)

 Excessive humidity

 Excessive dust

 Strong vibration

A C POWER CORD

 Turn the power switch off when the instru-

ment is not in use.

 Unplug the AC power cord during an

electrical storm.

 Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the

same AC outlet as appliances with high

power consumption, such as electric

heaters or ovens.

TURN POWER OFF WHEN MAKING

CONNECTIONS

 To avoid damage to the instrument and

other devices to which it is connected,

turn the power switches of all related

devices off prior to connection or discon-

nection of MIDI cables.

HANDLING AND TRANSPORT

 Never apply excessive force to the con-

trols, connectors or other parts of the

instrument.

 Always unplug cables by gripping the plug

firmly, not by pulling on the cable.

 Disconnect all cables before moving the

instrument.

 Physical shocks caused by dropping,

bumping, or placing heavy objects on the

instrument can result in scratches and/or

more serious damage.

CLEANING

 Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry

soft cloth. A wax based polish may be

used on the cabinet, although you will find

that rubbing with a soft cloth will usually

suffice. Do not use paint thinner or

petrochemical based polishes.

 Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the

instrument, vinyl can stick to and discolor

the surface.

 To maintain the luster of the keys and

buttons wipe with a clean, lightly damp-

ened cloth, and then polish with a soft dry

cloth.

ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE

 This instrument contains digital circuitry

and may cause interference if placed too

close to radio or television receivers. If

interference occurs, move the instrument

further away from the affected equipment.

 Do not switch the unit on and off in quick

succession, this places an undue load on

the electronic components.

SERVICE AND MODIFICATION

 Opening and tampering with a digital

piano can lead to irreparable damage.

Please call the local music dealer or

factory before attempting to service or

modify this instrument.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EASY SET UP AND QUICK PLAY ......................................7

PANEL CONTROLS ........................................................... 8

ORCHESTRATION ............................................................17

KEYBOARD VOICES.........................................................20

Voice Selection ................................................................20

RHYTHM SECTION ...........................................................22

Rhythm Style Selection....................................................22

Adjusting the Tempo ........................................................ 23

Starting and Stopping the Rhythm Style.......................... 24

Fill-In................................................................................25

Variation...........................................................................25

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT (AUTO BASE CHORD) ...........26

Single...............................................................................27

Fingered ..........................................................................28

Manual Bass Chord .........................................................29

Accompaniment Volume .................................................. 29

Starting and Stopping the Auto Accompaniment.............30

Fill-In................................................................................31

Variation...........................................................................31

SELECT CONTROLS ........................................................ 32

Metronome ......................................................................32

Keyboard Percussion (Drum Kit) .....................................33

One Touch .......................................................................33

Tempo.............................................................................. 34

Transpose ........................................................................35

Touch (Velocity Curve).....................................................35

Tune.................................................................................36

Demo...............................................................................36

MIDI....................................................................................37

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART......................................39

VOICE LIST .......................................................................40

STYLE LIST.......................................................................41

DRUM KIT LIST .................................................................42

CONNECTOR PANEL / PEDAL ........................................44

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................45

WARRANTY.......................................................................46

EASY SET UP AND QUICK PLAY

USING THE AC POWER ADAPTOR - Plug the output cable of the sup-

plied power adaptor into the DC 12V IN jack on the back of the unit.

Then plug the input of the power adaptor into a convenient AC

power outlet. The internal batteries will be automatically discon-

nected when the AC power adapter is used.

Please note, make sure that you only use the recommended power

adapter, if you are unsure of which adapter to use, please check

with your Suzuki dealer.

USING BATTERIES - For battery operation this piano requires eight 1.5V

(R14), “C” cell batteries. When the batteries need to be replaced

the volume may be reduced, the sound may distort, or other prob-

lems may occur. If this happens, turn the power off and replace the

batteries.

Please note, when batteries are used, the sound of the piano may

distort at high volume levels. This is because the power of the

amplifier is reduced as the batteries drop in voltage.

TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the instruments

bottom panel.

2. Insert eight new batteries, be careful of the polarity.

Please note, when the batteries run down, replace them with a

complete set of eight new batteries. Never mix old and new

batteries and do not use different kinds of batteries at the same

time.

3. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly

in place.

THE MUSIC STAND - Insert the bottom edge of the music stand into the

slots located at the rear of the control panel.

TURN THE PIANO ON AND ADJUST THE VOLUME - Slide the POWER

switch to the on position, and adjust the MASTER VOLUME.

BEGIN TO PLAY!

POWER SUPPLY - This piano can be powered by an AC power adapter or by batteries.

Please note, to prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from

the instrument if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. Battery leakage is not

covered under the Suzuki warranty.

OPEN W

DC 12V

OFF

POWER

MASTER

VOLUME

MAX

MIN

PANEL CONTROLS

The control panel is simple and elegant. The following is a brief description of all the fea-

tures located on the control panel.

1. POWER SWITCH - Slide the power switch up to the ON setting, to turn the piano on.

Slide the power switch down to the OFF setting to turn the piano off.

2. MASTER VOLUME - Use this sliding control button to adjust the overall volume of

the keyboard. Slide the button up to increase the volume and down to decrease the

volume.

3. ACCOMP (ACCOMPANIMENT) CHORD - Most of the rhythm styles have an addi-

tional auto accompaniment, often called the auto bass chord. These accompani-

ments are dedicated to the selected rhythm style, and will create fully orchestrated

rhythm, bass and chord accompaniments, based on the chord that you play with

your left hand.

The ACCOMP sliding control button selects the auto accompaniment mode. With

this function engaged, the keys to the left side of the split point are the auto accom-

paniment section of the keyboard, while the keys to the right are available for normal

playing. The auto accompaniment fingering modes are single, fingered, or off. Slide

the ACCOMP button until it is adjacent to the fingering mode you want. Please see

the Auto Accompaniment section of this manual for more information.

1 2 3

OFF

POWER

MASTER

VOLUME

MAX

MIN

FINGERED

SINGLE

OFF

ACOMP

CHORD

– ACCOMP VOL +

A/B

POP 1

EURO POP

DANCE

E. DANCE

TECH. POP

TRANCE

LOUNGE

R&B 1

SOUL

16 BEAT

ROCK

8 BEAT

REGGAE

POP 2

RHUMBA

JAZZ

BOOGIE

R&B 2

COUNTRY

POLKA

ONE TOUCH

PERCUSS

METRO

START/STOP

SYNCH

START

PANEL CONTROLS

4. ACCOMP (ACCOMPANIMENT) VOLUME - Use these buttons to adjust the volume

of the auto accompaniment only, the keyboard voice will not be affected. If the

metronome is engaged, use these buttons to adjust the metronome sound.

Press one of the ACCOMP VOLUME buttons, the current accompaniment volume

will appear on the display. You can use the ACCOMP VOLUME +, ACCOMP VOL-

UME – buttons, or the –/+ buttons from the numeric pad, to change the accompani-

ment volume value range from 00, no volume to 24, maximum volume. Press the

ACCOMP VOLUME +, ACCOMP VOLUME – buttons or the –/+ buttons simulta-

neously to recall the default accompaniment volume setting of 21. After three sec-

onds the display will recover to the selected voice number.

5. STYLE A / B BUTTON - The ten quick select style buttons are each assigned to a kit

A and a kit B. The style listed above the button belong to kit A, and the style listed

below the button belong to kit B. Press the A/B button to alternate between the two

kits. The indicator light will be lit when kit B is active.

6. QUICK SELECT STYLE BUTTONS - There are twenty rhythm styles that can be

selected quickly by pressing one of the Ten Quick Select Style Buttons. These styles

are assigned to kit A and kit B. Each kit consists of ten styles. The style name in the

kit A is printed above the style select button and the style name in kit B is beneath

the button. Press the A/B button to select the style kit, then press the quick select

style button that corresponds to the style you want in the kit you have selected. The

style number will be shown on the display for three seconds. Please see the Rhythm

section of this manual for more information.

OFF

POWER

MASTER

VOLUME

MAX

MIN

FINGERED

SINGLE

OFF

ACOMP

CHORD

– ACCOMP VOL +

A/B

POP 1

EURO POP

DANCE

E. DANCE

TECH. POP

TRANCE

LOUNGE

R&B 1

SOUL

16 BEAT

ROCK

8 BEAT

REGGAE

POP 2

RHUMBA

JAZZ

BOOGIE

R&B 2

COUNTRY

POLKA

ONE TOUCH

PERCUSS

METRO

START/STOP

SYNCH

START

PANEL CONTROLS

7. METRO (METRONOME) - The built in metronome is a timing device that ‘ticks’ at a

constant tempo, to be used as a timing reference to aid with practice or performance.

Press the START/STOP button to start the accompaniment, the beat indicators within

the display will flash in sequence to the tempo of the selected rhythm style. When you

press the METRO button, the metronome will be engaged, the metronome sound will

replace the percussive rhythm sound. Any change to the tempo will also affect the

metronome. Press the METRO button to stop the metronome sound and disengage

the metronome. Press the START/STOP button to stop the accompaniment, and the

metronome will also disengage. Please see the Select Controls section of this manual

for more information.

8. PERCUSSION (DRUM KIT) - Press the PERCUSSION button to engage the key-

board percussion mode. When the keyboard percussion mode is engaged, the keys

will play the percussion voices from the selected drum kit. The keys will not be avail-

able for normal play. There are five drum kits from which to choose, please see the

listing at the back of the manual. The drum kit is assigned by pressing the –/+ buttons

from the numeric pad, or a number from 1-5 can be input directly. Please see the

Select Controls section of this manual for more information.

A/B

POP 1

EURO POP

DANCE

E. DANCE

TECH. POP

TRANCE

LOUNGE

R&B 1

SOUL

16 BEAT

ROCK

8 BEAT

REGGAE

POP 2

RHUMBA

JAZZ

BOOGIE

R&B 2

COUNTRY

POLKA

ONE TOUCHPERCUSS

METRO

VOICE/STYLE

VOICE DIRECT

VARI

FILL ININTRO/ENDINGSTART/STOP

SYNCH

START

7 8

PANEL CONTROLS

9. ONE TOUCH - The one touch feature will automatically select the optimum keyboard

settings for your selected rhythm style. Selection of the four orchestration parts, and

their voice will automatically be engaged or altered when selected. Press the ONE

TOUCH button to engage the one touch mode, the indicator light will go on, and the

settings will be changed based on the selected rhythm style. With the one touch

feature engaged any change in the rhythm style will automatically select ideal key-

board settings for that style. Press the ONE TOUCH button again, so the indicator

goes off, to disengage. Please see the Select Controls section of this manual for

more information.

10. DISPLAY - This Suzuki piano is equipped with a numeric LCD display. It will display

any of the features or functions of the piano that you are currently adjusting, the

voice number, accompaniment type or other parameter changes, in real time. After

three seconds the display will return to the default display, the piano voice number.

The lit orchestration edit indicator shows which part voice is currently displayed.

BEAT INDICATOR - There is also a three dot beat indicator within the display that

will flash in time to the tempo and beat of the selected rhythm style when it is en-

gaged. All the dots flash simultaneously on the first beat of each measure, then the

dots flash individually in sequence on the remaining beats.

A/B

POP 1

EURO POP

DANCE

E. DANCE

TECH. POP

TRANCE

LOUNGE

R&B 1

SOUL

16 BEAT

ROCK

8 BEAT

REGGAE

POP 2

RHUMBA

JAZZ

BOOGIE

R&B 2

COUNTRY

POLKA

ONE TOUCHPERCUSS

METRO

VOICE/STYLE

VOICE DIRECT

VARI

FILL ININTRO/ENDINGSTART/STOP

SYNCH

START

PANEL CONTROLS

11. VOICE / STYLE - There are 128 GM (General MIDI) voices, and 100 rhythm styles

available for selection on this piano. You can use the –/+ buttons from the numeric

pad to change a voice or style number, or enter a voice or style number directly.

Press the VOICE/STYLE button to alternate between voice and style selection.

When the indicator is lit, the voice number will be shown on the display, and the

voice will be available for selection, this is the default setting.

Press button so that the indicator is not lit, the style number will be shown on the

display, and the style will be available for selection, after three seconds the button

will revert to voice selection. There is a complete list of all 128 voices and 100

rhythm styles listed in the back of this manual and on the piano cabinet. Please see

the Keyboard Voices section or the Rhythm section of this manual for more informa-

tion.

Please note, the VOICE DIRECT button must not be engaged for the numeric pad

to be used for number input with the VOICE/STYLE button.

12. VOICE DIRECT - When the VOICE DIRECT button is engaged, the numeric pad

buttons can be used as voice quick select buttons. There are twenty four voices that

can be selected quickly by pressing one of the twelve quick select voice buttons,

when voice direct is engaged. These voices are assigned to kit A and kit B. Each kit

consists of twelve voices. The voice name in the kit A is printed above the voice

select button and the voice name in kit B is beneath the button. Press the voice A/B

button to select the voice kit, then press the button that corresponds to the voice you

want in the kit you have selected. The voice number will be shown on the display.

Please see the Keyboard Voices section of this manual for more information.

VOICE/STYLE

VOICE DIRECT

L2 R2

ORCHESTRATION

VARIATIONFILL ININTRO/ENDINGSTART/STOP

SYNCH

START

A/B

G.PIANO

E. PIANO

HARPSI

N.GUITAR

A.SAX

S.SAX

CHOIR

VOICE OOHS

–

PANEL CONTROLS

13. ORCHESTRATION (L1, L2, R1, R2) - The ORCHESTRATION group lets you

select and play from one to four parts at the same time using a variety of orches-

trations. One of the pianos 128 voices can be assigned to each part, L1, L2,

R1,and R2.

Use the L1, L2, R1,and R2 buttons to turn their respective voices on and off. A lit

indicator shows that voice part is on. Use the EDIT button to select the orches-

tration part voice that you want to change. Please see the Orchestration section

of this manual for more information.

14. SYNC (SYNCHRONIZED) START - Synchronized Start mode makes the auto

accompaniment standby. Press the SYNC START button and the indicator will

light up. The tempo lights in the display will flash to the beat of the selected

rhythm style. The rhythm style will start as soon as you play in the auto accom-

paniment section of the keyboard. The auto accompaniment will start with the

first recognized chord played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard,

depending on which fingering mode is selected. Press the SYNC START button

again to stop the auto accompaniment and put the keyboard back on standby.

15. START / STOP - This button starts the selected rhythm style immediately with the

percussive rhythm. The auto accompaniment will start with the first recognized

chord played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, depending on

the fingering mode selected. Press the START/STOP button again to stop the

accompaniment.

14 15

VOICE/STYLE

VOICE DIRECT

L2 R2

ORCHESTRATION

VARIATIONFILL ININTRO/ENDINGSTART/STOP

SYNCH

START

A/B

G.PIANO

E. PIANO

HARPSI

N.GUITAR

A.SAX

S.SAX

CHOIR

VOICE OOHS

–

16. INTRO (INTRODUCTION) / ENDING - All of the 100 rhythm styles can be started

with an appropriate introduction. As soon as you press this button, the rhythm of the

introduction will start followed by the main pattern.

Every style has an ending pattern. The accompaniment can be ended with this

pattern from the next measure by pressing the INTRO/ENDING button while the

accompaniment is playing. You can insert a fill-in during the ending to stop the

ending and return to the main pattern.

17. FILL IN - The fill-in provides the accompaniment with a short rhythm pattern of one

or two measures for each style. Press the FILL IN button at any time while the

accompaniment is playing to add a fill-in. If you hold down the FILL IN button, the

fill-in pattern will repeat until the button is released, then the main pattern will play

from the beginning of the next measure. If variation is selected the engaged rhythm

style will proceed to the variation rhythm pattern.

18. VARIATION - All of the 100 rhythm styles include a variation of that style that can be

played simply by engaging the VARIATION button. If you press the VARIATION

button, then the INTO/ENDING button or the FILL IN button, the variation of the

introduction, the fill-in or the ending will play. Press the VARIATION button again to

disengage and return to the main pattern.

19. VOICE A / B BUTTON - The twelve buttons of the numeric pad can by used as quick

select voice buttons when the VOICE DIRECT button is engaged. The twenty four

voices are each assigned to a kit A and a kit B. The voices listed above the buttons

belong to kit A, and the voices listed below the buttons belong to kit B. Press the A/

B button to alternate between the two kits. The indicator light will be lit when kit B is

active.

PANEL CONTROLS

16 17 18

VOICE/STYLE

VOICE DIRECT

L2 R2

ORCHESTRATION

VARIATION

FILL ININTRO/ENDINGSTART/STOP

SYNCH

START

A/B

G.PIANO

E. PIANO

HARPSI

N.GUITAR

A.SAX

S.SAX

CHOIR

VOICE OOHS

–

20. QUICK SELECT VOICE - When the VOICE DIRECT button is engaged, there are

twenty four voices that can be selected quickly by using one of the twelve buttons of

the numeric pad as quick select voice buttons. The voice number for the selected

orchestration part will be shown on the display. Please see the Keyboard Voices

section of this manual for more information.

NUMERIC PAD - When the VOICE DIRECT button is not engaged use the –/+

buttons to change, or the numeric pad to input numbers directly, while changing

voice, style or other settings.

21. TEMPO - Press one of the TEMPO buttons, the current tempo value will appear on

the display. You can use the TEMPO +, TEMPO – buttons, or the –/+ buttons to

change the tempo value range from 40 to 240 bpm (beats per minute). Press the

TEMPO +, TEMPO – buttons or the –/+ buttons simultaneously to recall the default

tempo setting for the selected rhythm style. After three seconds the display will

recover to the selected voice number.

There is a three-dot beat indicator within the display. It indicates the tempo and beat

for the accompaniment that is playing.

Please see the Select Controls section of this manual for more information.

22. TRANSPOSE - The transpose feature can shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down

in semitone intervals up to a maximum of 12 semitones, one octave. Transposing

the pitch of the keyboard makes it easier to play in difficult key signatures.

Please see the Select Controls section of this manual for more information.

PANEL CONTROLS

VOICE/STYLE

OICE DIRECT

L2 R2

ORCHESTRATION

VARIATION

A/B

G.PIANO

E. PIANO

H.PIANO

VIBES

ORGAN

P.ORGAN

A.BASS

SLAP BASS

HARPSI

N.GUITAR

STRINGS

SYN.STRINGS

CLARINET

FLUTE

A.SAX

S.SAX

TRUMPET

BRASS

SYNTH

CRYSTAL

STL.DRUMS

POLY SYNTH

CHOIR

VOICE OOHS

–

– TEMPO +

DEMOTUNE

TOUCHTRANSPOSE

23. TOUCH - This piano offers four types of keyboard touch sensitivity settings, soft,

normal, hard, and off. These are also known as velocity or dynamic curves and are

designed to suit your style of playing. The TOUCH button is engaged and the nor-

mal setting is selected automatically when the piano is turned on.

Curve 1 (Hard) is a less sensitive keyboard response which requires a heavier touch to

obtain maximum sound levels.

Curve 2 (Normal) is an intermediate response suitable for most styles of music. Normal

is the default setting.

Curve 3 (Soft) is the most sensitive keyboard response which permits maximum sound

levels with a light touch.

Off does not offer any touch sensitivity. Each key plays at full volume no matter how hard

the piano key is hit. It is commonly used on Harpsichord and Organ voices.

Please see the Select Controls section of this manual for more information.

24. TUNE - The pitch of this piano is very accurate and stable, it is automatically set to

standard A440 pitch when the piano is turned on. The tuning feature makes it pos-

sible to tune the pitch of the instrument in fine intervals. If necessary, you can match

the piano to another instrument or singer. Tuning can be accomplished over –16 to

+16 semitone steps, or cents.

Please see the Select Controls section of this manual for more information.

25. DEMO - This piano has two different demonstration songs that are designed to

showcase the pianos ability. Use the DEMO button to turn the songs on and off.

Please see the Select Controls section of this manual for more information.

PANEL CONTROLS

2524

VOICE/STYLE

OICE DIRECT

L2 R2

ORCHESTRATION

VARIATION

A/B

G.PIANO

E. PIANO

H.PIANO

VIBES

ORGAN

P.ORGAN

A.BASS

SLAP BASS

HARPSI

N.GUITAR

STRINGS

SYN.STRINGS

CLARINET

FLUTE

A.SAX

S.SAX

TRUMPET

BRASS

SYNTH

CRYSTAL

STL.DRUMS

POLY SYNTH

CHOIR

VOICE OOHS

–

– TEMPO +

DEMOTUNE

TOUCHTRANSPOSE

ORCHESTRATION

THE EDIT FUNCTION - The indicators inside the L1, L2, R1, and R2

buttons are for the edit button. Repeatedly pressing the EDIT

button makes the inside edit indicators light up in a clockwise

sequence. When an edit indicator is lit, that orchestration part is

available for voice selection, the current voice number will show

on the display. When you press a voice orchestration part button,

L1, L2, R1, or R2, the edit indicator for that part will also light and

you can select a different voice for that part. The orchestration

EDIT button is used to select the voice part, L1, L2, R1, or R2,

that you want to change, the part does not have to be turned on.

1. Press the EDIT button until the edit indicator for the part you want

to change lights up. If you press one of the part orchestration

buttons L1, L2, R1, or R2, the edit indicator for that part will also

light and the part will be available for edit.

2. Use the voice quick select buttons, the –/+ buttons, or the numeric

pad to enter a voice number directly. There is a complete list of all

the available voices listed in the back of this manual and on the

piano cabinet. Please see the Keyboard Voices section for more

information on selecting a voice.

One of the most valuable features on the piano is the orchestration feature that lets you play

and edit up to four voices at once.

The ORCHESTRATION button group allows the user to assign up to four keyboard voices

using a variety of orchestration settings. One of the pianos 128 voices can be assigned to

each part. There are two buttons for each side of the keyboard, two buttons for the left, L1

and L2, and two buttons for the right, R1 and R2. The four available parts are turned on and

off by the L1, L2, R1, and R2 buttons. The indicators on the outside of each of these buttons

tell you which parts are on and which are off, and thereby indicate the current orchestration

mode.

Use the EDIT button to select the indicators on the inside of the L1, L2, R1, and R2 buttons.

They show which voice part is currently on the display, and so, selected for change if desired.

L2 R2

ORCHESTRATION

PART BUTTON

ORCHESTRATION

PART INDICATOR

EDIT

INDICATOR

L2 R2

ORCHESTRATION

EDIT

BUTTON

L2 R2

ORCHESTRATION

EDIT

BUTTON

ORCHESTRATION

ORCHESTRATION MODES - There are a number of variations on the below orchestra-

tions. The L1, L2, R1, and R2 orchestration buttons are used to set up the exact

type of orchestration you want.

Single is one voice over the entire keyboard.

Dual is two voices simultaneously over the entire keyboard.

Split is different voices for the left and right portions of the keyboard.

Split & Dual is two voices simultaneously on the left portion of the keyboard and two

voices simultaneously on the right portion of the keyboard.

Please note, the ACCOMP CHORD sliding button must be in the OFF position

when engaging the single mode or the auto accompaniment manual base chord will

play on the left side of the keyboard. If the rhythm style or the auto accompaniment

is engaged it it will override the L1 or the L2 orchestration parts.

SINGLE VOICE MODE - In the single mode, either the R1 or the R2 part voice can be

played over the entire keyboard. The R1 and R2 single voice modes are selected

simply by pressing either the R1 or the R2 button. If the L1 or the L2 indicator is lit,

press that button so that the indicator turns off.

Please note, make sure that the ACCOMP CHORD control is in the off position or

the accompaniment manual bass chord will play on the left side of the keyboard.

DUAL VOICE MODE - Dual, or layer, refers to an additional voice that is tone mixed with

the selected keyboard voice. In the dual mode, both the R1 and the R2 part voices

are selected, so they can be played together across the entire keyboard. To select

the dual mode make sure that both the L1 and L2 indicators are out, then press both

the R1 and the R2 buttons simultaneously, or hold one down while pressing the

other. You can switch back to the single voice mode by simply pressing the R1 or the

R2 button again, to turn that part off.

Please note, make sure that the ACCOMP CHORD control is in the off position or

the accompaniment manual bass chord will play on the left side of the keyboard.

The voice assigned to R1 is played across the

entire keyboard.

The voice assigned to R2 is played across the

entire keyboard.

ORCHESTRATION

The voices assigned to R1 & R2 are played together across

the entire keyboard.

ORCHESTRATION

SPLIT VOICE MODE - In the split ,or lower mode, the keyboard is divided into two sec-

tions, at the split point, the G2 key. In the right hand section one voice will sound

and in the left hand section a different voice can be assigned. Selecting a split mode

is simply a matter of pressing the buttons corresponding to the desired left and right

voiced parts you wish to play. The piano allows four different split modes.

Please note, the L1 and L2 orchestration parts will not be available when the rhythm

sytle or the auto accompaniment is engaged.

SPLIT AND DUAL MODES - There are five possible combinations of the split and dual

modes. Remember, select the dual voice mode by pressing the R1 & R2 (or the L1

& L2) buttons at the same time, or press one while holding the other.

Please note, the L1 and L2 orchestration parts will not be available when the rhythm

style or the auto accompaniment is engaged.

The voice assigned to L1 is played to

the left of the split point, the voice

assigned to R1 is played to the right

of the split point.

R1L1

ORCHESTRATION

The voice assigned to L2 is played to

the left of the split point, the voice

assigned to R1 is played to the right of

the split point.

ORCHESTRATION

The voice assigned to L1 is played to

the left of the split point, the voice

assigned to R2 is played to the right of

the split point.

ORCHESTRATION

The voice assigned to L2 is played to

the left of the split point, the voice

assigned to R2 is played to the right

of the split point.

R2L2

ORCHESTRATION

The voice assigned to L1 is played to

the left of the split point, the voices

assigned to R1 & R2 are played

together to the right of the split point.

R1L1

ORCHESTRATION

The voice assigned to L2 is played to

the left of the split point, the voices

assigned to R1 & R2 are played

together to the right of the split point.

The voices assigned to L1 & L2 are

played together to the left of the split

point, the voice assigned to R1 is

played to the right of the split point.

The voices assigned to L1 & L2 are

played together to the left of the split

point, the voice assigned to R2 is

played to the right of the split point.

R2L2

ORCHESTRATION

The voices assigned to L1 & L2 are played together

to the left of the split point, the voices assigned to R1

& R2 are played together to the right of the split point.

R2L2

ORCHESTRATION

KEYBOARD VOICES

QUICK SELECT - There are twenty four voices that can be selected

quickly by pressing one of the twelve numeric pad buttons when

they are engaged in the quick select voice mode. These buttons

are assigned to a kit A and a kit B. The voice name in kit A is

printed above the button and the voice name in kit B is beneath

the button.

1. Use the orchestration part button, L1, L2, R1, or R2 or the or-

chestration edit button to select the orchestration part on which

you want to change the voice. The edit indicator for that part

should be lit.

2. Press the VOICE DIRECT button to engage the voice quick select

mode, the indicator will light up, and the numeric pad can now be

used as quick select buttons.

3. Choose a voice kit by pressing the A/B button. The twelve quick

select voice buttons are each assigned to a kit A and kit B. The

voice name above the button belongs to kit A, and the voice name

listed below the button belongs to kit B. Press the A/B button to

alternate between the two kits. The indicator light will be lit when

kit B is active.

4. Use the buttons of the numeric pad as voice quick select buttons.

Press the button that corresponds to the desired voice, in the kit

that you have selected. The voice number will be shown on the

display.

VOICE SELECTION - There are 128 GM (general MIDI) voices available on this piano.

There is a complete list of all 128 voices in the back of the manual and on the piano cabinet.

VOICE/STYLE

VOICE DIRECT

L2 R2

ORCHESTRATION

VARIATIONFILL ININTRO/ENDING

A/B

G.PIANO

E. PIANO

H.PIANO

VIBES

ORGAN

P.ORGAN

A.BASS

SLAP BASS

HARPSI

N.GUITAR

STRINGS

SYN.STRINGS

CLARINET

FLUTE

A.SAX

S.SAX

TRUMPET

BRASS

SYNTH

CRYSTAL

STL.DRUMS

POLY SYNTH

CHOIR

VOICE OOHS

–

A/B

VOICE DIRECT

ORGAN

P. ORGAN

ORCHESTRATION

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Model: SP-37

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