Kurzweil KP110 User Manual

MANUAL

Kurzweil KP110 Specifications

General

Sound effects	Chorus, Equalization, Reverberation
RMS rated power	20 W
Number of speakers	2
Chorus effects quantity	8
Maximum polyphony (notes)	61
Reverberation effects quantity	10
Keys quantity	61 keys
Number of keyboard sensitivity levels	3
Product color	Black
Transposition range	-1 - 1 octave(s)
Tune adjustment range	-50 - 50 cent(s)
User presets quantity	48
Preset programs quantity	653
Pre-recorded drum patterns quantity	240
Recorder/sequencer number of tracks	6
Headphone outputs	1
USB connector type	USB Type-B
Battery type	AA
Power source type	Battery, DC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	360 mm
Width	956 mm
Height	133 mm
Weight	5300 g

Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

FCC Regulation Warning

Warning about FCC compliance for Class B digital devices.

General Precautions

General safety guidelines for operation, power, connections, location, cleaning, and handling.

Front Panel Controls and Display

Volume and LCD Screen

Master volume adjustment and main display screen for parameters.

Power and Shift Buttons

Powering the unit on/off and accessing secondary functions.

Mode and Playback Controls

Buttons for selecting modes, tempo, and playback.

Function and Memory Buttons

Buttons for settings, memory recall, and performance features.

Rear Panel Connections

Power and Audio Inputs

DC 12V Jack, MIC Jack, AUX IN Jack for power and audio.

Audio and Data Outputs/Connections

PHONES/OUTPUT, SUSTAIN, USB for audio output and PC connection.

LCD Display Elements

Track and Mode Indicators

Displays for accompaniment, melody tracks, and current mode.

Chord and Setting Information

Displays for chords, settings, and memory status.

Instrument Setup and Power Supply

Power Options: Batteries and Adapter

Using batteries or power adapter for instrument operation.

Music Stand and Pedal Setup

Attaching the music stand and connecting the sustain pedal.

Audio and Data Connectivity

Headphone and External Audio Output

Connecting headphones and external audio equipment.

MP3/CD Player and Computer Connections

Connecting audio sources and PC via USB.

Microphone Input

Connecting a microphone for vocal performance.

Powering On and Volume Control

Power Switch and Initial Startup

How to turn the instrument on and check the loading status.

Master Volume Adjustment

Adjusting the overall sound volume using the knob.

Playing Demo Songs

Selecting and Playing Demo Songs

Accessing and navigating through built-in demonstration songs.

Playing Voices

Selecting and Playing Instrument Voices

Choosing and playing the instrument's various voice sounds.

Playing Styles

Selecting and Playing Accompaniment Styles

Choosing and playing accompaniment styles with rhythm.

Playing and Recording Songs

Selecting and Playing Preset Songs

Accessing and playing the instrument's song library.

Recording Your Performances

Saving user performances as songs.

Advanced Voice Layering and Splitting

Dual Voice Functionality

Layering two different voices for a richer sound.

Lower Voice Split Function

Assigning different voices to left and right keyboard sections.

Voice Expression and Pitch Control

Touch Response Settings

Adjusting sensitivity to playing dynamics.

Sustain and Pitch Bend Functions

Sustaining notes and modulating pitch.

Transpose Functionality

Shifting the overall pitch of the instrument.

Octave, Piano Mode, and Metronome

Octave Shift and Piano Mode

Adjusting octave and activating piano mode.

Metronome Practice Tool

Using the metronome for practice.

Auto Accompaniment Features

Playing Rhythm Tracks

Playing accompaniment rhythm tracks without chords.

Full Accompaniment with Chords

Playing full accompaniment using chords.

Accompaniment Section Navigation and Fade

Understanding Accompaniment Sections

Sections like Intro, Main, Fill, and Ending.

Using Fade In/Out Effects

Smoothly increasing or decreasing accompaniment volume.

Accompaniment Volume and Chord Fingering

Adjusting Accompaniment Volume

Setting the volume balance for accompaniment tracks.

Chord Fingering Basics

Understanding chord types and inversions.

Advanced Accompaniment Settings

Multi-finger Chord Input

Playing chords using multi-finger technique.

Tempo Adjustment and OTS

Changing tempo and using One Touch Setting.

Harmony and Performance Assistant

Harmony Function Control

Adding harmony notes to melodies.

Performance Assistant Introduction

Overview of the Performance Assistant feature.

Performance Assistant: Guitar Mode

Guitar Mode Key Map and Chords

Layout for guitar sounds and playing chords.

Guitar Mode Solos and Strums

Using sub-areas for solos, phrases, and strumming.

Performance Assistant: Piano Mode and Exiting

Piano Mode Key Map and Playback

Layout for piano sounds and playing.

Exiting Performance Assistant Mode

How to exit the Performance Assistant.

Digital Sound Effects (DSP)

DSP Effect Activation and Types

Turning the DSP effect on or off for ambiance.

Track Volume Mixing (Mixer)

Mixer Overview and Track Volumes

Adjusting individual track volumes.

Pedal Function Assignments

Sustain, Soft, and Start/Stop Pedal Functions

Assigning sustain, soft, and start/stop functions to pedals.

Memory Pedal Function

Recalling memory settings with a pedal.

Function Menu: Tuning and Key Split

Tune Functionality

Adjusting the overall pitch by cents.

Key Split Point Setting

Setting the keyboard split point.

Function Menu: Beat, Metronome, Pedal, EQ, Reverb

Beat Type and Metronome Volume

Selecting beat types and adjusting metronome volume.

Pedal Type, EQ, and Reverb Settings

Assigning pedal types and selecting EQ/Reverb.

Function Menu: Chorus and Harmony Types

Chorus Type and Level Control

Selecting and adjusting chorus effects.

Harmony Type Selection

Choosing different harmony styles.

Function Menu: MIDI and Auto Power Off

MIDI IN/OUT Channel Configuration

Configuring MIDI input and output channels.

Auto Power Off Timer

Setting automatic shutdown time.

Function Menu: Performance, Vocal Effects, Factory Reset

Performance Beat and Vocal Effects

Setting performance beat and activating vocal effects.

Vocal Effect Level and Factory Reset

Adjusting vocal effect levels and restoring factory settings.

Register Memory and Song Album

Managing Panel Settings with Register Memory

Saving, recalling, and selecting panel settings.

Using the Song Album Feature

Accessing and selecting songs from the album.

Recording Your Keyboard Performance

Selecting Song for Recording

Choosing a save location for recordings.

Preparing and Starting Recording

Setting parameters and initiating recording.

Managing Recorded Songs

Stopping and Playing Recordings

Halting recording and listening to user songs.

Deleting User Songs

Erasing recorded songs from memory.

Playing and Controlling Songs

Listening to and Selecting Songs

Accessing and playing preset songs.

Song Playback Controls

Using controls for playback, tempo, and repeat.

Smart Learning System Overview

Starting Smart Learning Mode

Entering the smart learning mode.

Understanding Musical Phrases

Concepts of musical structure in learning.

Practicing with Smart Learning

Overview of the 8-lesson learning structure.

Smart Learning: Pitch Lessons

Understanding Prompt Messages

Messages guiding the learning process.

Learning Melody Pitch (Lessons 1, 3, 5)

Practicing melody pitch.

Smart Learning: Pitch, Timing, and Score Challenges

Pitch and Timing Lessons (2, 4, 6)

Practicing melody and timing.

Complete Song and High Score Lessons (7, 8)

Learning entire songs and scoring challenges.

Smart Learning: Lesson Navigation and Progress

Selecting and Controlling Lessons

Navigating, pausing, and stopping lessons.

Learning Progress Tracking

How progress records are saved.

Chord Dictionary Function

Chord Learning Mode (DICT 1)

Learning chord types and roots.

Chord Testing Mode (DICT 2)

Testing knowledge of chords.

MIDI Functionality

Understanding MIDI

Explanation of MIDI and its capabilities.

Computer Data Transfer via USB

Uploading/downloading data via USB.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sound and Noise Problem Solutions

Solutions for no sound or external noise.

Accompaniment and Harmony Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting accompaniment and harmony functions.

Instrument Specifications

Display, Keys, and Polyphony

Technical details of the display, keys, and polyphony.

Voices, Songs, Styles, and Demos

Quantity of voices, songs, styles, and demos.

Controls, Connectors, and Power Supply

Details on buttons, ports, power supply, and speakers.

Voice List: Piano and Percussion

Piano Voices (1-53)

List of piano and related instrument voices.

Chromatic Percussion Voices (54-54)

List of chromatic percussion voices.

Voice List: Bass, Strings, Orchestral

Bass and Synth Bass Voices (141-161)

List of bass and synthesizer bass voices.

Strings and Orchestral Voices (162-214)

List of string and orchestral instrument voices.

Voice List: Brass, Synth Lead, Ethnic

Brass and Synth Lead Voices (215-322)

List of brass and synthesizer lead voices.

Ethnic Voices (269-293, 313-322)

List of ethnic instrument voices.

Voice List: Synth Pad, SFX, Ethnic Misc.

Synth Pad Voices (345-375)

List of synthesizer pad voices.

SFX and Miscellaneous Ethnic Voices (393-430)

List of sound effects and ethnic instruments.

Voice List: Percussion, Drums, SFX

Percussion and Drum Voices (450-534)

List of percussion and drum voices.

Brass SFX and Miscellaneous (535-540)

List of brass sound effects.

Voice List: Wind, Orchestral SFX

Wind Instrument Voices (541-610)

List of wind instrument voices.

Orchestral SFX and Combined Voices (611-653)

List of orchestral sound effects and combined voices.

Style List - 8BEAT, 16BEAT, POP&BALLAD

8BEAT Styles (1-20)

List of 8BEAT musical styles.

16BEAT Styles (21-40)

List of 16BEAT musical styles.

POP&BALLAD Styles (41-70)

List of POP&BALLAD musical styles.

Style List - ROCK, BALLROOM, DANCE, COUNTRY

ROCK and BALLROOM Styles (71-91)

List of ROCK and BALLROOM musical styles.

DANCE and COUNTRY Styles (105-171)

List of DANCE and COUNTRY musical styles.

Style List - LATIN, WALTZ, PIANIST

LATIN and WALTZ Styles (172-211)

List of LATIN and WALTZ musical styles.

PIANIST Styles (221-240)

List of PIANIST musical styles.

Song List - Folk, Golden Pop, Classical

FOLK & COUNTRY Songs (1-26)

List of FOLK & COUNTRY songs.

GOLDEN & POP Songs (27-37)

List of GOLDEN & POP songs.

CLASSICAL Songs (85-104)

List of CLASSICAL songs.

Song List - Orchestral, Waltz, Piano

Orchestral and Waltz Songs (85-204)

List of Orchestral and Waltz songs.

PIANO Songs (131-160)

List of Piano songs.

Demo Song List

Available Demo Songs (1-8)

List of available demo songs.

Album List - Part 1

Album Songs (1-55)

List of songs available in albums.

Album List - Part 2

Album Songs (56-167)

List of songs available in albums.

Album List - Part 3

Album Songs (168-310)

List of songs available in albums.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Transmitted and Recognized Data

Chart detailing MIDI message transmission and recognition.

MIDI Control and System Messages

Overview of MIDI control and system messages.