Kurzweil SP5-8 - Global Mode - Tuning and Velocity Map; Tuning and Velocity Map Settings

Global Mode
The Global Parameters
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The Global Parameters
The following are the global parameters of the SP5. The settings of these parameters are in
effect regardless of what Program or Setup you have currently selected.
Tuning
The Tuning parameter allows you to ne-tune the unit in cents—one cent is one hundredth
of a semitone (100 cents comprise a semitone). You can select any tuning from -100 cents to
100 cents. By default this parameter is set to 0. Pressing both Value buttons simultaneously
will set this parameter to 0.
Velocity Map
The Velocity Map parameter determines the way the SP5 generates MIDI velocity
information. Different maps generate different MIDI velocity values for the same physical
key strike velocity (note that this setting is applied to notes on top of any velocity settings
made per Setup, per Zone). The default map (Linear) provides the widest range of velocity
expression, but you may want to choose a different map if the default does not suit your
playing style. You can select from any of the following settings:
Linear The MIDI output velocity is directly proportional to the strike velocity.
The highest possible MIDI velocity will be output from the fastest
velocity that the physical keys can detect, and the lowest possible MIDI
velocity will be output from the slowest velocity that the physical keys
can detect. All other MIDI and strike velocities are evenly spaced
between these two extremes in the Linear map, allowing for an even
distribution of strike and MIDI velocities.
Light 1
Light 2
Light 3
The MIDI output velocity is higher than the Linear Velocity Map.
From Light 1 to Light 3, it is easier to produce high MIDI velocity
values for the same key strike velocity (with Light 3 being the easiest).
These maps are best suited for ensemble playing.
Hard 1
Hard 2
Hard 3
The MIDI output velocity is lower than the Linear Velocity Map. From
Hard 1 to Hard 3, it is harder to produce high MIDI velocity values
for the same key strike velocity (with Hard 3 being the hardest).
Piano Touch The MIDI output velocity is similar to the strike velocity response of an
acoustic piano, and is best suited for playing acoustic piano programs.