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General| Keyboard number of keys | 88 |
|---|---|
| MIDI-keyboard number of keys | - keys |
| Product color | Black |
| Pitch bend wheel | Yes |
| Interface | USB |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Input voltage | 15 V |
| Power source type | DC |
| Power consumption (typical) | 15 W |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 350 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1392 mm |
| Height | 120 mm |
| Weight | 21000 g |
Basic precautions for using electric products.
Warnings and notes regarding interference.
Contact details for US, international, and tech support.
Overview of front panel controls, wheels, and real-time features.
Overview of Program, Setup, and Edit Setup modes.
Selecting, choosing, and muting zones within setups.
Customizing setups and navigating the parameter list.
Editing master settings, global parameters, and tuning.
Routine care, common issues, and power problems.
Manual overview, key features, and keyboard details.
Updates, pedal info, and package checklist.
Setup guide, preparation, quick start, and connection instructions.
Basic operation, rear panel overview, power jack, and USB port.
MIDI ports, pedal jacks, audio outputs, and headphones jack.
Connecting power supply and audio systems.
Connecting switch and continuous control pedals.
Details on using switch and continuous control pedals.
How to connect MIDI devices and modules.
Connecting the SP5 to a computer sequencer.
Overview of controls on the front panel.
Description of wheels and real-time control features.
Details on sliders, shift, zone, and Sw button functions.
Explanation of mode and function buttons.
Entering Program, Setup, and Edit Setup modes.
Functions of Global, Save, Split, Layer, and Transpose buttons.
Overview of navigation controls and the display.
Using value, channel/param, alpha wheel, and contrast controls.
Using category buttons and understanding the KB3 LED.
Using button shortcuts and the value jump function.
Parameter jump, transposition reset, and MIDI program change.
Playing demo songs and sequences.
Using panic function and intuitive selection shortcuts.
Definitions of SP5-specific terms.
Definitions for Layer, MIDI Bank, Mode, Pressure, and RTVP.
Introduction to Program Mode.
Selecting and playing setups.
Editing and creating setups.
Editing master settings and restoring defaults.
Managing OS software and performing diagnostics.
Overview of functions: Split and Layer.
Sending MIDI messages and program number calculations.
Playing built-in demo sequences.
Introduction to Program Mode.
Methods for choosing programs and display info.
Playing demo songs for programs.
Display messages and using navigation controls.
How to use the value jump function.
Using category buttons and alphanumeric data entry.
Setting favorite programs and adjusting transposition.
Using RTVPs and the split function.
Setting split program, volume, and key.
Split transposition and layering sounds.
Setting layer parameters and MIDI channel.
Using panic function and managing user programs.
Modifying, naming, and saving user programs.
Removing saved custom programs.
Introduction to Setup Mode.
Methods for choosing setups and display info.
Using display navigation controls.
Using value jump and category buttons for setup selection.
Setting favorites, zones, and muting.
Adjusting the pitch transposition for setups.
Splitting setups into different sound regions.
Setting split program, volume, and key for setups.
Split transposition and layering sounds in setups.
Setting layer parameters and managing user setups.
Layer transposition, ID numbers, and naming setups.
Process for saving custom setups.
Removing saved custom setups.
Introduction to Edit Setup Mode.
Comprehensive list of setup parameters and how to select them.
Continuation of setup parameter details.
Display info and using navigation controls.
Using channel/param buttons and the alpha wheel.
Data entry, value jump, and parameter jump functions.
Shortcuts for easy parameter selection.
Zone buttons and parameters defining zone behavior.
Setting local program and MIDI channel for zones.
Routing MIDI data and setting MIDI bank for zones.
Setting MIDI program for zones.
Bank mode, zone status, and entry program change settings.
Settings for aux send, transpose, pan, volume, and low velocity.
Settings for high velocity, low/high key, and bend range.
Parameters for continuous controllers and their destinations.
Entry/Exit values and foot switch/Sw button parameters.
Switching action of foot switches.
Controller destination, on/off values, and entry/exit states.
Aux send level and aux effect channel settings.
KB3 channel, saving, and changing ID numbers for setups.
Naming, saving, and deleting user setups.
Editing master settings and restoring defaults.
Navigating and modifying global parameters.
Details on global settings like tuning and velocity.
Fine-tuning pitch and defining velocity response.
Pressure map, FX select, and channel enable settings.
MIDI data destination and bank select settings.
Program change and local keyboard channel settings.
Sysex ID, factory reset, and saving all data.
Loading user programs and setups from a computer.
Loading user programs and setups into any available location.
Managing OS software, diagnostics, and safety.
System mode buttons, running SP5, and updating software.
Reverting OS versions and running diagnostics.
Clearing user data and formatting the system.
Tutorial on creating two-zone and split setups.
Step-by-step guide to creating split setups.
Adjusting split volume and key parameters.
Tutorial on creating layered setups.
Adjusting layer volume and transposition.
Tutorial on setting velocity-dependent zones.
Tutorial on controlling external modules.
Setting up zones for controlling external modules.
Setting zone-specific parameters for external modules.
Setting MIDI receive channels for modules.
References to other tutorials and factory reset procedures.
Routine care, common issues, and power problems.
Troubleshooting blank display and audio issues.
Troubleshooting audio output issues.
Troubleshooting MIDI connection and transmission issues.
Troubleshooting issues with pedals, including switch and continuous types.
Advice for unresolved issues, service contacts, and factory resets.
Information on running diagnostic tests.
Table detailing MIDI functions, transmitted, and recognized.
Technical details of the instrument's hardware.
Alphabetical index of topics and page numbers.
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