Suzuki Duality Owner's manual

Brand: Suzuki

Model: Duality

Category: Musical Instruments

Type: Owner's manual

Owner ’s Manual

Duality Digital Piano

Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation

P.O. Box 710459

Santee, California 92072-0459

800-854-1594

www.suzukimusic.com

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Taking Care Of Your Digital Piano. . . . . . . . . 6

Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connector Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Piano Pedals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Demo Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Keyboard Voices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Quick Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Selecting One Of The 138 Voices. . . . . . . . . . . .16

User Dened Quick Selection Button . . . . . . .17

Layer (Dual) Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Lower Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Assigning The Split Point For Voice . . . . . . . . .18

Rhythm Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Quick Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Selecting One Of The 100 Styles . . . . . . . . . . . .19

User Dened Quick Selection Button . . . . . . .20

Starting And Stopping

The Rhythm Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Fill - In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Assigning The Split Point For

The Auto Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Auto Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Auto Bass Chord Fingering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Single (Intelligent) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Fingered Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Fingering Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Piano Chord Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Manual Bass Chord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Auto Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Starting And Stopping

The Auto Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Fill-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Assigning The Split Point For

The Auto Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Play Along Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Function Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Equalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Reverb Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Chorus Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Auto Accompaniment Split Point . . . . . . . . . . .34

Accompaniment Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Auto Harmony Type Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Master Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

iPod Dock Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Midi Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Voice List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Style List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Table of Contents

OWNER’S MANUAL

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 ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated or “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient 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.

1. CAUTION: Any changes or modications 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.

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Welcome

We would like to express our appreciation and

congratulate you for purchasing this Suzuki

digital piano. With proper care this piano will

provide you with years of musical enjoyment.

Suzuki’s Advanced State of the art electronics

are combined with an elegant cabinet that will

add beauty and sophistication to any home or

studio environment. Some of the features your

new piano is equipped with include:

An authentic acoustic piano feel with our •

patented natural balanced graded hammer

action keyboard

Suzuki’s acclaimed stereo imaging and •

3D sampling of the 138 instrument voices

oering unmatched realism

100 Professionally produced rhythm •

accompaniments with variations so that you

can “play along with the band”

Compact and dynamic stereo sound delivery •

System

Two track recorder that allows you to record •

and playback your performances

Incredible selection of Digital eects to •

further enhance the sound delivery system

and add “true presence” to the instrument

voices

Over 50 prerecorded play along songs•

USB and MIDI controls and compatibility•

Audio outputs, and pedal and headphone •

jacks for versatile play

iPod Docking station to play along with your •

favorite Songs or to turn your piano into a

home entertainment center

You will nd many more features and functions

listed within this owners manual. In order

to make the most of your Suzuki Piano’s

performance potential and musical features,

we suggest that you take a few minutes to read

this owner’s manual. After your manual review

please store it in a safe place for later reference.

The Suzuki Piano Division includes portable

keyboards, home and stage digital pianos,

and the elegant digital grand ensembles plus

the Suzuki Acoustic upright and grand piano

models.

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Warning

When using electrical products, basic safety precautions

should always be followed, including the following:

Safety

Power Source – The product should always be

connected to a power supply only of the type described

in the operating instructions or as marked on the

product.

Periods of Non-use – The power–supply cord of the

product should be unplugged from the outlet when left

unused for a long period of time.

Service And Modication

This product should be serviced by qualied service

personnel when,

The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged,•

Liquid has been spattered into the unit or it has been •

exposed to rain,

The instrument does not appear to operate normally or •

exhibits a marked change in performance.

The instrument has been dropped or the cabinet has •

been damaged.

Do not attempt to open the piano or make any change •

in the circuits or parts of the unit.

Handling And Transport

Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors •

or other parts of the instrument.

Always unplug cables by gripping the plug rmly, 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.

Carefully check the amplier volume control before •

starting to play. Excessive volume can cause permanent

hearing loss.

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft nonabrasive dry •

cloth. A wax based polish may be used on the cabinet. Do

not use paint thinner or petrochemical based polishes.

To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons wipe •

with a clean, slightly damp cloth, and then polish with a

soft dry cloth.

Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following •

conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more

serious damage:

Direct sunlight (near a window)•

High temperatures (near a heat source, outside, or near •

a window)

Excessive humidity•

Excessive dust•

Strong vibration•

Leave enough space around the piano for it to be •

properly ventilated.

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 aected equipment.

Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument, •

vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface.

Power

Turn the power switch o when the instrument is not •

in use.

To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices •

to which it is connected, turn the power switches of all

related devices o prior to connection or disconnection

of MIDI cables.

Turn the power o if the main cable is damaged or the •

instrument is spattered with liquid.

Do not switch the unit on and o in quick succession, •

this places an undue load on the electronic

components.

Unplug the AC power cord during an electrical storm.•

Avoid plugging the AC power cord into the same AC •

outlet as appliances with high power consumption,

such as electric heaters or refrigerators.

Taking Care Of Your Digital Piano

This digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the simple rules listed below.

Important Safety Instructions

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Panel Controls

VOLUME ACCOMP VOLUME

SETUP

METRO TEMPO

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The elegant control panel is divided into several distinct sections. The following is a brief description of

all the features located on the control panel.

POWER SWITCH  The power switch is located to the left of the keyboard.

Press the button to turn the power on and o.

Note: When you turn the power o, do not turn it back on immediately. Wait at least

ve seconds to turn the power back on so that the electronic circuits can properly reset.

MASTER VOLUME  Turn this knob to the right to increase the overall volume of

the piano, and to the left to decrease the volume.

ACCOMP VOLUME  Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the auto

accompaniment only, the keyboard instrument voice will not be aected.

SETUP Press the SETUP button to enter the functionality setup mode.

Press the SETUP button repeatedly to change the item to manipulate. Press the

–/NO +/YES button to select option or set value for the item. When enter to the

next item by pressing the SETUP button, the setting for the last item will be xed.

Press any button except –/NO +/YES and SETUP button, the Function mode will

exit and return to voice select mode.

METRONOME  Press the METRO button to engage the built-in metronome. Use

the YES/+ and NO/– buttons with the metronome engaged to choose the meter of

your choice, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8 or 12/8 time.

TEMPO  Press the TEMPO button, the current tempo value will appear on the

display. You can use the +/YES and –/NO buttons to change the tempo value range

from 40 to 240 bpm (beats per minute).

There is a four-dot beat indicator above the tempo button. It indicates the speed of

the Tempo.

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ACCOMPSYNCH START START/STOP INTRO/ENDING FILL IN VARIATION

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SYNC START  Synchronized Start mode sets the auto accompaniment into

standby mode. When the SYNC START button is pressed the indicator lights above

the tempo will ash to the Tempo of the selected rhythm style. The rhythm style

will start as soon as you play in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard.

The auto accompaniment will start with the rst recognized chord played in the

auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, depending on which ngering

mode is selected. Pressing the SYNC START button again will stop the auto

accompaniment and put the keyboard back on standby mode.

START/STOP  This button starts or stops the selected rhythm style. The auto

accompaniment will start with the rst recognized chord played in the auto

accompaniment section of the keyboard, depending on the ngering mode

selected.

INTRO/ENDING  All of the 100 rhythm styles can be started or nished with an

detailed individual introduction or ending pattern.

When engaged, an introduction of rhythm pattern will start followed by the

main pattern. With a rhythm or accompaniment pattern already engaged the

accompaniment can be professionally completed with an ending pattern from the

next measure by pressing the INTRO/ENDING button. If you press the ll-in button

during the ending pattern it will return to the main accompaniment pattern.

FILL IN  The ll-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 ll-in. If you hold down the FILL IN button, the

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

from the beginning of the next measure.

VARIATION  All of the 100 rhythm styles include a variation of that style that

can be played simply by engaging the VARIATION button. Press the VARIATION

button again to disengage and return to the main pattern.

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STYLE VAR

BIG BAND

BOSSA NOVA

SWING

ROCK

LATIN

POP

OLDIES

BALLAD

USER 2

USER 1

ACCOMP

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ACCOMP  Each rhythm style has a fully orchestrated auto accompaniment

pattern. These accompaniments are dedicated to the selected rhythm style, and

will create rhythm, bass and chord accompaniments. The ACCOMP button selects

the auto accompaniment mode. With this function engaged, the keys to the left

side of the split point are the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, while

the keys to the right are available for normal playing.

The auto accompaniment ngering modes are single, ngered, piano mode, and o.

The default setting is “ngered” to change this setting select the Accmp Mode in

the Set Up Menu.

QUICK SELECT STYLE BUTTONS  There are ten Rhythm Styles that can be

selected quickly by pressing one of the ve Rhythm select buttons. These Rhythm

Styles are assigned to line A and line B. Each of these selection lines consists of ve

rhythm styles. The Style name in the line A is printed above the Style select button

and the Rhythm style name on line B is beneath the button. Press the A/B button to

select the Rhythm Style line of your choice. When the indicator light is lit the B line

or bottom line is active. The selected rhythm name and its number will be shown

on the display.

Please see the Rhythm Styles section of this manual for more information.

STYLE VAR  The ve quick select style buttons are each assigned to the top line

A and the bottom line B. Press the STYLE VAR button to alternate between the two

selection lines. The indicator light will be lit when bottom selection line B is active.

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ALL: Demo Song

–/NO +/YES

/ /

LAYER LOWER REVERB CHORUS

2) 2! 2@ 2#

ENTER KEYS  Use the YES/+, NO/– buttons directly while using the voice or

function settings. These buttons are also used to access or alter many of the

function features or when input is necessary.

LAYER  Engaging the LAYER button will put the keyboard in the layer mode.

Layer refers to an additional voice that is “tone mixed” with the selected keyboard

voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard together with the original voice. To

select a new layered instrument voice use the YES/+ or NO/– buttons within 3

seconds after the LAYER button has been engaged.

LOWER  With the Lower feature engaged the keyboard operates in the “split”

mode. In the Lower mode the keyboard is divided into two sections. In the right

hand section the original and/or layered voice will sound, and in the left hand

section a dierent voice can be assigned to sound when the keys are played. To

select a new Lower instrument voice use the YES/+ or NO/– buttons within three

seconds after the LOWER button has been engaged.

REVERB  The reverb eect is engaged automatically when the power is turned

on. Reverb simulates the eect of playing in a big room or hall where the sound

reverberates o the walls and ceiling. Press the REVERB button to turn o the

reverb eect. You can switch the reverb feature on and o by pressing the REVERB

button. Reverb depth can be changed in the function menu.

Please see the Function Section for more information.

CHORUS  The Chorus eect adds depth and spaciousness to the selected

keyboard voice. Press the CHORUS button to engage the chorus eect and the

indicator will light up. Press the button again to turn o the chorus eect. Chorus

depth can be changed in the function menu.

Please see the Function Section for more information.

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VOICE VAR

GUITAR

PIANO

STRINGS

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SAX

HARPSICORD

FLUTE

ORGAN

USER 2

USER 1

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REC

RECORDER

ACCOMP

MELODY PLAY/STOP

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QUICK SELECT VOICE  There are ten instrument voices that can be selected

quickly by pressing one of the ve voice select buttons. These voices are assigned

to line A and line B. Each of these selection lines consists of ve voices. The voice

name in the line A is printed above the voice select button and the voice name on

line B is beneath the button. Press the A/B button to select the voice line of your

choice. When the indicator light is lit the B line or bottom line is active. The selected

voice name and its number will be shown on the display.

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

VOICE VAR  The ve quick select style buttons are each assigned to the top line

A and the bottom line B. Press the VOICE VAR button to alternate between the two

selection lines. The indicator light will be lit when bottom selection line B is active.

REC  This unit is able to record one song at a time, each with 2 tracks. It will

record all Note events as they are performed. This recorded information is

nonvolatile and therefore will not be lost when the power is turned o. To Record

press and hold down the RECORD button then press the track button you want to

record in. Recording begins as soon as you start to play. Press the RECORD or

PLAY/STOP button again to stop recording.

Please see the Record section of the manual for more information.

ACCOMP ACCOMPANIMENT  The ACCOMP button is used to record the

selected auto Accompaniment Rhythm Style for your music recording session.

See Record Section of the manual for further information.

MELODY  There is one track for recording the melody or piano keys to the

right side of the Split Point if the Accompaniment Button is engaged. This Melody

recording track will record all 88 piano keys when the Accompaniment is not

engaged.

See Record Section of the manual for further information.

PLAY/STOP  Press the PLAY/STOP button to hear selected tracks that you have

recorded. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop the playback.

Please see the Record section of this manual for more information.

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SONG

LEFT

HAND

RIGHT

HAND

DEMOREC

RECORDER

ACCOMP

MELODY PLAY/STOP

3) 3) 3! 3@

SONG  This “Play Along Songs” or “Music Teacher” feature can be used as an aid

to learn the 50+ songs built into this piano. The SONG button turns the “music

teacher” function on and o. Please see the Play Along Song section of this manual

for more information.

LEFT , RIGHT  These buttons are used in conjunction with the SONG button. It

allows the player to play along with the prerecorded traditional songs contained

within this piano. The LEFT button will play the right hand of the selected song,

so that the user can practice the Left Hand portion of the song. The RIGHT button

will play the Left Hand of the selected song, so that the user can practice the

Right Hand portion of the song. When engaging the LEFT and RIGHT buttons

simultaneously only the metronome count will sound and the user should play

both the Left and Right portions of the selected song. Please see the Play Along

Song section of this manual for more information.

DEMO  Press the DEMO button. The rst demo song will play back instantly. This

piano has 13 dierent demonstration songs.

To access an individual demo song press the YES/+ or NO/– buttons when the

Demo Feature is engaged. The Demo Songs will continue to play consecutively

until the DEMO button or the PLAY/STOP button is pressed.t METRONOME — Press

the METRO button to engage the built-in metronome. Use the YES/+ and NO/–

buttons with the metronome engaged to choose the meter of your choice, 2/4,

3/4, 4/4 or 5/4 time.

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Connector Panel

USB

LINE IN

L R L R

LINE OUT

IN OUT

MIDI

PEDAL

This connector panel, with its various jacks, is located on the bottom left of the piano, under the keybed.

Line In — These stereo audio input jacks will amplify the supplied signal through

the internal sound delivery system. They can be used to hook up items such as CD

players, MP3 player or Cassette player.

Line Out — These stereo audio output jacks supplies the piano’s output signal

to external amplication, such as home stereo, PA system or other stand alone

ampliers.

Midi In / Midi Out — This piano contains MIDI in and MIDI output ports. MIDI jacks

allow communication with other products equipped with MIDI interfaces.

Please see the MIDI section of this manual for further details.

USB — The USB connector allows you to connect the piano directly to your

computer’s USB port.

Pedal — Pedal connector jack is where you connect the piano to its pedal board.

Please be careful to make sure that the Pedal cable plug is aligned properly with the

Pedal Jack connector before inserting it.

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Piano Pedals

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SOFT PEDAL  When the left pedal is engaged the piano volume is reduced and

the timbre slightly altered on the notes that are played.

SOSTENUTO PEDAL The function of it is similar with the sustain pedal.

However when playing notes and then engaging the middle pedal, the notes will

be sustained. Sustain eect does not apply to the notes played after pressing this

pedal, even though the pedal is still engaged down.

SUSTAIN PEDAL  When the right pedal is engaged the piano keys will continue

to sustain as they are played. Thereby the piano note will decay gradually) as if you

were continuing to hold down the piano keys.

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Demo Songs

There are thirteen demonstration songs in this piano.

1. Play All Demo Songs — Press the DEMO button. The rst demo song will playback

instantly. If left untouched all thirteen songs will play back consecutively until you

press the DEMO button again to stop the demonstration.

ALL: Demo Song

–/NO +/YES

2. Play A Single Demo Song - Use the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change songs

while the demo is playing,

d-9: Demo Song

–/NO +/YES

There are 50+ “play along songs” for the musical training course that can also be

played back for your enjoyment.

Please see the Play Along Song section of this manual for more information.

Metronome

Press the METRONOME button; the built-in metronome will start to play with the

current tempo and selected beat pattern.

Use the –/NO +/YES buttons to change the beat pattern in sequence of 1/4, 2/4,

3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8 and 12/8.

When the metronome sounds, the beat indicator will ash per the beat pattern

above the Tempo Button.

Press the METRONOME button again to stop the metronome.

Metronome Volume

Control the volume of the Metronome with the Accompaniment Volume Knob on

the Control Panel.

Note: Reverb and Chorus sound eect apply to the metronome sound.

Tempo

Press the TEMPO button to enter the tempo setting mode.

The LCD display will show the current tempo value (the default is 120). Use the –/

NO +/YES button to change the tempo range from 40 – 240;

If you press and hold down either the –/NO or the +/Yes button, the tempo will

change continuously until you release the button.

To Exit this mode press any control panel button except –/NO +/Yes, or if you wait

for 5 seconds, the display will return to show the selected voice or style.

DEMO

–/NO +/YES

DEMO

METRO

TEMPO

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Keyboard Voices

Voice Selection — There are 128 GM voices in 16 groups plus 10 Asian ethnic folk instrument voices.

There is a complete list of all 138 voices in the back of the manual.

VOICE VARGUITAR

PIANO

STRINGS

E. PIANO

TRUMPET

HARPSICORD

FLUTE

ORGAN

USER 2

USER 1

Quick Select

There are ten voices that can be selected quickly by pressing one of the ve

instrument voice select buttons. These voices are assigned to Instrument the top

row line A and bottom Instrument row line B. Each row consists of ve voices. The

voice name in top row A is printed above the voice select button and the voice

name in bottom row B is listed beneath the button.

1. Pressing the VOICE VAR button will toggle between the top row of Instrument

Voices and the bottom row of Instrument Voices. The indicator will be lit when

bottom line B row is selected.

2. Press the voice select button that corresponds to the desired voice in the

Instrument Line you have selected. The voice name and its number will show on

the display.

001: Grand Piano

–/NO +/YES

Selecting One Of The 138 Voices

1. Press any of the quick select voice buttons to engage the voice selection mode, the

indicator will light up.

2. Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select your desired instrument voice number.

Please refer to the back of the manual for a list of all available voices.

002:Bright Piano

–/NO +/YES

VOICE VAR

GUITAR

PIANO

GUITAR

PIANO

DUALITY DIGITAL PIANO

User Dened Quick Selection Button

If you press the User Button it will recall the current stored Voice Selection. You can

assign a favorite instrument voice to this User Button in the following manner.

1. Press and hold the USER button until the indicator ashes.

2. Select the desired instrument voice by using the +/YES, –/NO buttons.

Please refer to Selecting one of the 138 voices.

3. Press, but don’t hold, the Voice USER button again. The currently selected

instrument voice will be assigned to this button and available for quick selection.

Please Note: The USER button will keep your new User Style Button setting when the

power is turned o.

Current Default Settings for the USER Style Buttons are:

A top line Voice #12 Vibraphone

B bottom line Voice #92 Choir Pad

Layer (Dual) Voice

Layer, or dual, refers to an additional voice that is tone mixed with the selected

keyboard voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard with the original voice when

the layer feature is engaged.

1. Press the LAYER button, the currently assigned layer voice will show on the display,

and the indicator will light up.

2. Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select the desired Layered Instrument voice. The

display will show the layer voice number and name, after three seconds the display

will revert to the selected main voice.

3. Press the Layer button again (its indicator will remain lit). Now the LCD display

shows the selected Layered Instrument volume number to its right. Use the

+/YES, –/NO buttons to select your desired volume level for this Layered

instrument voice. The volume range is from 0 to 24.

To Exit the Layered Mode press the Layered button and its indicator will turn o.

VOICE VAR

USER 2

USER 1

LAYER

–/NO +/YES

OWNER’S MANUAL

Lower Voice

In the Lower, or “split,” mode the keyboard is divided into two sections. To the right of

the Split Point the currently selected main voice, and the layer voice (if engaged) will

sound. The keys to the left of the Split Point can play a dierent instrument voice.

1. Press the LOWER button, the currently assigned lower voice will show on the

display, and the indicator will light up.

2. Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select the desired Lower Instrument voice. The

display will show the Lower voice number and name, after three seconds the

display will revert to the selected main voice.

3. Press the Lower button again (its indicator will remain lit). Now the LCD display

shows the selected Lower Instrument volume number to its right. Use the +/YES,

–/NO buttons to select your desired volume level for this Lower instrument voice.

The volume range is from 0 to 24.

To Exit the Lower Mode press the Lower button and its indicator will turn o..

Assigning The Split Point For Voice

The keyboard is split into two sections at the split point. The default split point is

the C3 key for voice. A dierent voice split point can be assigned in the Function

menu “Split Point”.

Please see the Function section of this manual for more information.

LOWER

–/NO +/YES

SETUP

DUALITY DIGITAL PIANO

Rhythm Section

Rhythm Style Selection — This piano oers 100 rhythm styles and a variation of each style pattern

to choose from. There is a complete list of all 100 styles in the back of the manual.

STYLE VARBIG BAND

BOSSA NOVA

SWING

ROCK

LATIN

POP

OLDIES

BALLAD

USER 2

USER 1

Quick Select

There are ten styles that can be selected quickly by pressing one of the ve style

select buttons. These styles are assigned to the top Line A and bottom Line B. Each

Rhythm Style Line consists of ve styles. The style name in Line A is printed above

the style select button and the voice name in Line B is beneath the button.

1. 1. Pressing the STYLE VAR button will toggle between the top row of Rhythm Styles

and the bottom row of Rhythm Styles.

The indicator will be lit when bottom Line B row is selected.

2. Press the style quick select button that corresponds to the desired style in the Line

you have selected. The style name and its number will show on the display.

75: Bossa Nova1

–/NO +/YES

Selecting One Of The 100 Styles

1. Press any of the quick select rhythm buttons to engage the style selection mode,

the LCD Display will show the selected Style.

2. Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select your desired Rhythm Style.

75: Bossa Nova1

–/NO +/YES

There is a complete list of all 100 Rhythm Style Accompaniments available in the back

of this manual.

STYLE VAR

LOUNGE

BOSSA NOVA

LOUNGE

BOSSA NOVA

OWNER’S MANUAL

User Dened Quick Selection Button

If you press the User Button it will recall the current stored rhythm style. You can

assign a favorite rhythm style to this User Button in the following manner.

1. Press and hold the USER button until the indicator ashes.

2. Select the desired rhythm style by using the the +/YES, –/NO buttons.

Please refer to Selecting One of the 100 Styles.

3. Press, but don’t hold, the style USER button again. The currently selected style will

be assigned to this button and available for quick selection.

Please Note: the USER button will keep your new User Style Button setting when the

power is turned o.

Current Default Settings for the USER Style Buttons are:

A top line Style #35 Shue Blues

B bottom line Style #46 Unplugged 1

Starting And Stopping The Rhythm Style

There are several ways to start and stop the rhythm style.

Straight Start — The START/STOP button starts the selected rhythm style

immediately with the percussive rhythm. Press the START/STOP button again to

stop the accompaniment.

Starting With An Introduction — All of the 100 styles can be started with a

appropriate introduction. As soon as you press the INTRO/ENDING button, the

rhythm of the introduction will start followed by the main pattern. Press the START/

STOP button to stop the accompaniment or the INTRO/ENDING button again to

stop with an ending pattern.

Please Note: if you want the selected rhythm style to be engaged again after the

ending pattern has been completed, press the FILL IN button while the ending pattern is

engaged.

Synchronized Start — Synchronized Start engages the accompaniment in the

standby mode.

Press the SYNC START button, the beat indicator dots above the TEMPO buttons

will blink at the current tempo, showing that the synchronized start mode is ready.

The rhythm style will start as soon as you play in the auto accompaniment section

of the keyboard. You may add an introduction by pressing the INTRO/ ENDING

button after pressing the SYNCH START button.

Press the START/STOP or the SYNCH START buttons to stop the accompaniment. If

the SYNCH START button is used, the synchronized start mode will be on standby.

Use the INTRO/ENDING button to stop with an ending pattern.

STYLE VAR

USER 2

USER 1

START/STOP

INTRO/ENDING

SYNCH START

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Suzuki Duality Owner's manual

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Model: Duality

Category: Musical Instruments

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