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Kawai MP11 User Manual

Kawai MP11
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Introduction
Recorder
Appendix
SYSTEM Menu
USB Menu
STORE Button & SETUPs
EDIT Menu
Main Operation
Owner’s Manual v1.06
MP11_EN_20140421_R102.indd 1 2014/04/22 8:48:35

Table of Contents

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Kawai MP11 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound SourceHarmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
Polyphony256 notes
Keyboard88 Wooden Keys with Ivory Touch Key Surfaces
DisplayLCD with backlight
Weight34 kg
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out, USB to Host, Line In/Out, Headphones
EffectsReverb
Touch SensitivityLight, Normal, Heavy, Off
Included AccessoriesPower cable
Internal Sounds40 sounds

Summary

Introduction to the Kawai MP11

About this Owner’s Manual

Explains the manual's structure and content overview.

Owner’s Manual Conventions

Explains symbols and text conventions used in the manual.

USB MIDI Driver Information

Details USB MIDI driver requirements and information.

Important Safety Instructions

Part Names & Functions

Front Panel: Knobs, Faders & Buttons

Describes the functions of the front panel controls.

Jacks & Connectors

Details front and rear panel jacks/connectors and external device connections.

Connecting to Other Devices

Guides on connecting external equipment to the MP11.

Main Operation

Section Basics

Explains turning sections ON/OFF and adjusting volume.

LCD Display & Control Knobs

Details the LCD display and real-time control knobs.

Reverb

Explains the Reverb effect, types, and parameters.

EFX

Details the EFX types, categories, and how to apply them.

Amp Simulator (E.PIANO)

Explains the Amp Simulator for E.PIANO sounds.

Key Range

Explains how to set the key range for sounds.

EQ

Explains the global equalizer function and its parameters.

Transpose

Explains how to transpose the keyboard pitch.

EDIT Menu

Overview of EDIT Menu (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB)

Introduces the EDIT menu for sound sections.

Reverb Parameters

Lists and describes Reverb parameters.

EFX Parameters

Lists and describes EFX parameters.

Amp Simulator Parameters

Lists and describes Amp Simulator parameters.

Sound Parameters

Lists and describes Sound parameters.

Tuning Parameters

Lists and describes Tuning parameters.

Key Setup Parameters

Lists and describes Key Setup parameters.

Controllers

Lists and describes controller assignments for pedals and wheels.

Knob Assign

Explains how to assign parameters to control knobs.

Virtual Technician Parameters

Lists and describes Virtual Technician parameters.

Overview of EDIT Menu (MIDI OUT)

Introduces the EDIT menu for MIDI OUT sections.

STORE Button & SETUPs

Storing a SOUND

Explains how to save individual sound settings.

Storing a SETUP

Explains how to store the entire panel configuration as a SETUP.

Storing POWERON settings

Explains how to store current settings as the default POWERON configuration.

SETUP memories

Explains how to select and recall SETUP memories.

Recorder

Overview of the Recorder

Introduces the MP11's Recorder features.

Recording a song

Guides on recording a song in the internal memory.

Playing back a song

Guides on playing back recorded songs.

Saving a song as an SMF file

Guides on saving recorded songs as SMF files.

Loading an SMF file into memory

Guides on loading SMF files into the song recorder memory.

Erasing a song

Guides on erasing recorded songs from memory.

Recording an audio file

Guides on recording audio files to USB memory.

Playing an audio file

Guides on playing audio files from USB memory.

Overdubbing an audio file

Guides on overdubbing audio files.

Converting a recorder song to an audio file

Guides on converting recorded songs to audio files.

Metronome

Explains the Metronome function.

Rhythm mode

Details the Metronome's rhythm patterns.

USB Menu

Load Functions

Explains loading various data types from USB.

Save Functions

Explains saving various data types to USB.

Delete Functions

Explains deleting data from USB devices.

Rename Functions

Explains renaming files on USB devices.

Format Function

Explains formatting USB memory devices.

SYSTEM Menu

Utility

Details Utility settings like tuning and LCD contrast.

Pedal Settings

Details Pedal settings and modes.

Expression pedal calibration

Guides on calibrating expression pedals.

System MIDI

Details MIDI settings for the instrument.

Offset

Details EQ and Reverb offset settings.

User Edit

Details functions for creating custom curves and temperaments.

Reset Functions

Details functions for resetting instrument settings.

Panel Lock

Explains how to lock and unlock panel controls.

Appendix

Software Update

Provides instructions for updating the instrument's software.

Sound List

Lists all available instrument sounds by category.

Rhythm Pattern List

Lists all available drum rhythm patterns.

EFX Categories, Types, & Parameters

Details EFX categories, types, and their parameters.

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the MP11.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Provides a comprehensive chart of MIDI implementation.

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