Kurzweil SPS4-8 Arkusz Danych

iMusician’s Guide©2012 Young Chang Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Kurzweil ® is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Kurzweil ®, Young Chang®, V.

xControlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup ...11-7Other Tutorials ...

TutorialsCreating a Layer Setup with Velocity-dependent Zones11-6to the indicated Group and Sound in the User Bank. If you want to save it to a diffe

TutorialsControlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup11-7use the Chan / Param buttons to select the parameters and the Value buttons to edit them)

TutorialsControlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup11-8Note that the SPS4 is being used as the MIDI controller for all four of the modules. To

TutorialsControlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup11-93. Let’s now set all of the parameters that will be the same for all Zones. Note that if

TutorialsControlling Multiple Modules with a Single Setup11-104. Let’s now set the following Zone-specific parameters thusly (note that “Unassigned Nu

TutorialsOther Tutorials11-1164 User Bank slots are taken, then the Setup is saved in the last slot in the User Bank, overwriting what was previously

TutorialsOther Tutorials11-12Restoring Factory DefaultsThere are two ways to restore factory defaults, both of which result in all user-created Object

TroubleshootingMaintenance12-1Chapter 12TroubleshootingMaintenanceAside from normal care in handling and use, your SPS4 requires no regular maintenanc

TroubleshootingCommon Problems12-2The power adapter ratings does not match the required ratings for the SPS4. The power adapter specications are: 19V

TroubleshootingCommon Problems12-3Audio ProblemsCAUTION: DO NOT TROUBLE SHOOT AUDIO PROBLEMS USING HEADPHONES. ADDITIONALLY, ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE VO

IntroductionMain Features1-1Chapter 1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a Kurzweil SPS4!This manual will help you get acquainted with yo

TroubleshootingCommon Problems12-4A received MIDI volume message has specied a low volume.Set the volume of the audio system or mixer to the lowest

TroubleshootingPedal Problems12-5If there are problems with the internal sound module receiving MIDI from an external device like a computer sequence

TroubleshootingIf None of the Above...12-6Control Pedal ProblemsThe control pedal must be wired to a single stereo 1/4-inch plug as follows: • Wiper

TroubleshootingIf None of the Above...12-7Service CentersContact the nearest Young Chang office Kurzweil service representative. See page iv in the fro

TroubleshootingIf None of the Above...12-8

MIDI Implementation A-1Appendix AMIDI ImplementationFunction Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic ChannelDefault 1 1MemorizedChanged 1–16 1–16ModeDefau

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Physical Specications A-3Appendix BPhysical SpecicationsKeyboard: 88-note, graded hammer-weighted action with velocity sensitive adjustable keysDisp

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Index IndexAActivating Zones 7-6, 8-7Alphanumeric entry 3-9, 6-5, 7-5Audio cables 2-4, 12-3Aux effects 8-14Aux FX 8-14BBankChange 8-5, 9-5MIDI

IntroductionStaying Current1-2• on the rear panel, two jacks for optional pedal controllers: one for a switch pedal and the other for a continuous co

Index Loading les 9-8MMIDIBank changes 8-5, 8-7, 9-5Channel 3-6, 6-10, 7-10, 8-4, 9-4Connecting 2-8, 12-4Implementation Chart A-1ModesEdit Setup

Getting StartedBefore You Start…2-1Chapter 2Getting StartedThis chapter will help you hook up your SPS4 to your external sound system (if desired) an

Getting StartedStart Up Details: The Rear Panel2-2Use Your SPS41. Power up your SPS4 first, and then raise the MASTER VOLUME slider. The SPS4 starts u

Getting StartedStart Up Details:The Rear Panel 2-3The jack will also accept a dual switch pedal having a single stereo plug that is available separate

Getting StartedConnecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)2-4Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)The SPS4 runs on 19 volts DC power and requires 3.4 amps

Getting StartedConnecting to an External Audio System2-5Your SPS4 features Left and Right audio input jacks for connecting to external signal sources

Getting StartedConnecting Pedals2-6Connecting PedalsPlug your switch or continuous pedals into the corresponding jacks on the SPS4’s rear panel. We re

Getting StartedConnecting Pedals2-7By default, the right pedal will control sustain as before and the left pedal will control the sostenuto function.

iiThe lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated"dange

Getting StartedConnecting MIDI2-8Connecting MIDIIn addition to being a performance-suited musical instrument, the SPS4 is a powerful, but intuitive an

Getting StartedConnecting MIDI2-9 Connecting to a Computer SequencerTo connect your SPS4 to a computer as a MIDI controller, simply connect the SPS4

Getting StartedConnecting MIDI2-10

Features of the SPS4The Front Panel3-1Chapter 3Features of the SPS4This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of the SPS4. Ma

Features of the SPS4Pitch and Mod Controllers3-2Pitch and Mod ControllersPitch TouchpadThe pitch touchpad is located on the left cheekblock. It works

Features of the SPS4Function Buttons3-3Program ButtonPressing the Program button will take you into Program Mode (described in The Operating Modes on 

Features of the SPS4Function Buttons3-4Split (Zone 1) ButtonPressing the Split button will perform the Split Function. With the Split Function, you ca

Features of the SPS4The Control Knob3-5The Control KnobThe assignable control knob is a powerful and exible—yet intuitive—feature of the SPS4. It pro

Features of the SPS4Display and Value Buttons3-6Display and Value ButtonsThe alphanumeric display and Value buttons below it are located close to the

Features of the SPS4Object Select Buttons3-7Object Select ButtonsThe Object Select Buttons are located on the right side of the front panel. Note tha

iiiIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not u

Features of the SPS4Object Select Buttons3-8Bank Select ButtonPressing the Bank Select button will cycle through the three object banks: Bank 1, Bank

Features of the SPS4Double Button Presses3-9Alphanumeric Data EntryWhen editing parameters or naming Objects, you can use the Group and Sound Select b

Features of the SPS4Double Button Presses3-10Jump ValuePressing both Next and Previous Value buttons simultaneously will jump to the next category of

Features of the SPS4Double Button Presses3-11DemoPressing Sound Select Buttons E and F performs the Demo Function (described in further detail in Demo

Features of the SPS4Double Button Presses3-12

Terminology 4-1Chapter 4TerminologyThis chapter provides definitions and descriptions for all of the SPS4-specific terms use in this manual. Note that s

Terminology 4-2Bank The first and highest level of Object organization; contains eight Groups and thus 64 Sounds; different from a “MIDI Bank”, which

The Operating ModesProgram Mode5-1Chapter 5The Operating ModesThis chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the operating modes of the SPS4.

The Operating ModesSetup Mode5-2Setup ModeSetup mode allows you to select and play setups. Setups are configurations of up to four zones, each of whic

The Operating ModesGlobal Mode5-3Global ModeCAUTION: READ Global Mode on page 9-1 BEFORE USING GLOBAL MODE. THIS MODE CONTAINS CERTAIN OPERATIONS THAT

ivKurzweil International ContactsContact the Kurzweil office listed below to locate your local Kurzweil representative.US Customers:American Music &

The Operating ModesFunctions5-4FunctionsIn addition to the five primary Modes, there are four Functions. These Functions are not as complex as the prim

The Operating ModesFunctions5-5Creating Layers in Program Mode is slightly different from creating Splits in Setup Mode. See The Layer Function on pag

The Operating ModesFunctions5-6[MIDI Bank number] * 128 + [program number]So for example, if you want to send to a MIDI Program Change message for Pro

Program ModeAbout Program Mode6-1Chapter 6Program ModeThis chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Program mode.Programs are

Program ModeTable of Programs6-2Table of ProgramsID Name Group Sound ID Name Group SoundBANK 156 Slo QuadraPadPadA57 BladerunnrARP B0 Standard GrandPi

Program ModeSelection6-3ID Name Group Sound ID Name Group Sound112 Saw+Mogue 4P LeadA 120 BrazilAccord MiscA113 Emerson Lead B 121 MellowAccord B114

Program ModeSelection6-4The Object Select Buttons are located on the right side of the front panel. Note that there are three types of Object Select

Program ModeSelection6-5Group Select ButtonsAs pictured below, there are eight Group Select buttons. Note that each button corresponds to a different

Program ModeTransposition6-6TranspositionPressing the Transpose + button will transpose the current Program up by one semitone; pressing the Transpose

Program ModeThe Split Function6-7You can change what these five parameters are in Edit Setup Mode (see Edit Setup Mode on page 8-1).Pressing the Contro

vTable of ContentsChapter 1Introduction ...

Program ModeThe Split Function6-8Split ProgramThis parameter determines the Program for the Secondary Voice (left-hand side) of the Split—the current

Program ModeThe Layer Function6-9The Layer FunctionPressing the Layer Function button while in Program mode will perform the Layer Function. The Layer

Program ModeChanging the Transmit MIDI Channel6-10Layer TranspositionThis parameter determines the transposition of the Secondary Voice relative to t

Program ModeSaving in Program Mode6-11the Program is saved in the last slot in the User Bank, overwriting what was previously in that slot. If the cu

Program ModeSaving in Program Mode6-12

Setup ModeAbout Setup Mode7-1Chapter 7Setup ModeThis chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Setup mode.Setups are configurat

Setup ModeTable of Setups7-2Table of SetupsBANK 1ID Name Group Sound ID Name Group Sound0 BritePno/SlapAA 32 Comper2/SynBs EA1 BritePno/Jaco B 33 Vibe

Setup ModeSelection7-3SelectionIn Setup mode, the display shows the current Setup. Use the Value buttons below the display to change the current Setup

Setup ModeSelection7-4For all objects, the currently selected Bank, Group, and Sound are indicated by a lit LED. The example above (Setup 19) would ap

Setup ModeAbout Zones7-5Sound Select ButtonsEach of the Sound Select buttons corresponds to one Sound in the currently selected Group; pressing one of

viChapter 3Features of the SPS4 ...

Setup ModeTransposition7-6Muting ZonesYou can use the secondary functions of the Split, Layer, and both Transposition buttons to mute (and unmute) Zo

Setup ModeThe Control Knob7-7The Control KnobThe control knob gives you real-time control of five different parameters—the currently selected paramete

Setup ModeThe Split Function7-8The Split FunctionPressing the Split Function button while in Setup mode will perform the Split Function. When you cre

Setup ModeThe Layer Function7-9Split KeyThis parameter determines the boundary of the Split—it can be set to any number between 20 (G#0) and 108 (C8)

Setup ModeChanging the Transmit MIDI Channel7-10Layer ProgramThis parameter determines the program for the Secondary Voice. Any of the Programs can b

Setup ModeSaving in Setup Mode7-11Saving in Setup ModeWhen you make a change to the current Setup using the Control Knob, the Save button LED will lig

Setup ModeSaving in Setup Mode7-12

Edit Setup ModeAbout Edit Setup Mode8-1Chapter 8Edit Setup ModeThis chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Edit Setup ModeA

Edit Setup ModeThe Parameters of a Setup8-2The Parameters of a SetupA Setup has 43 Zone-specific parameters for each of four Zones, and two common para

Edit Setup ModeThe Parameters of a Setup8-3List No.Parameter Range of Values Default ValueZ. 1 Z. 2 Z. 3 Z. 428 71 114 157 Control Knob Func-tion 3 De

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Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-4 To edit the currently selected parameter, simply use the Next and Previous Value buttons below the displ

Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-5Select the desired destination depending on your needs. If you want to play the SPS4, but not send any M

Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-6If the programs on your connected sound module are organized by MIDI Bank with each program number being

Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-7If the programs on your connected sound module are organized by MIDI Bank with each program number being

Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-8Aux Send LevelThe Aux Send Level parameter determines the send level for the auxiliary effects of the cu

Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-9High VelocityThe High Velocity parameter determines the highest velocity that a keystroke must have in or

Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-10Continuous Controller ParametersThe SPS4 has seven continuous controllers:• Mod Slider• Control Knob F

Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-11Controller NumberDestination NameDescription20–31 MIDI 20–31 MIDI Controllers 20–3132 MIDI Bank MIDI Ban

Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-12Controller NumberDestination NameDescription135 KeyVel Key Velocity136 ProgInc Program Increment—increme

Edit Setup ModeThe Zone-specic Parameters8-13The Foot Switch ParametersThere are four parameters that affect the behavior of the Foot Switch control

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Edit Setup ModeAbout Auxiliary Effects8-14About Auxiliary EffectsPrograms and Setups both have an auxiliary effect. An auxiliary effect is an effect t

Edit Setup ModeSaving in Setup Mode8-15Aux Effect ChannelWith Prog selected for the Aux Effect Override parameter, the Aux Effect Channel parameter al

Edit Setup ModeSaving in Setup Mode8-16

Global Mode 9-1Chapter 9Global ModeThis chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the features of Global mode.Global Mode gives you access to

Global ModeSelecting and Editing Parameters9-2Selecting and Editing ParametersTo scroll through the parameters (and dialogues) of Global mode, use th

Global ModeThe Global Parameters9-3The Global ParametersThe following are the global parameters of the SPS4. The settings of these parameters are in

Global ModeThe Global Parameters9-4Piano Touch The MIDI output velocity is similar to the strike velocity response of an acoustic piano, and is best s

Global ModeThe Global Parameters9-5Local MIDI data is sent only to the SPS4 sound engine. The MIDI OUT port is disabled.MIDI MIDI data is sent only th

Global ModeThe Global Parameters9-6Local Keyboard Channel (LclKbdChan)Changing the setting of the Local Keyboard Channel parameter is useful only whe

Global ModeThe “Hard Reset?” Dialogue9-7If you do have multiple SPS4s receiving Sysex messages from a single source, make sure each SPS4 has a differ

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Global ModeThe “Load All?” Dialogue9-8The “Load All?” DialogueThe “Load All?” dialogue allows you to load a file containing previously saved User-bank

System Mode 10-1Chapter 10System ModeCAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN SYSTEM MODE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THIS ENTIRE C

System ModeButtons in System Mode10-2Buttons in System ModeThe following buttons have the following functionalities in System Mode:Previous Move to pa

System ModeRun Diagnostics10-35. Press Next on your SPS4. If the KUF file is valid, then the SPS4 will display the message “Updating”. This will take

System ModeFile Utilities10-4To clear all user objects and restore the factory default state, select the System Reset utility using the Chan / Param b

TutorialsCreating a Setups from a Program11-1Chapter 11TutorialsThis chapter contains tutorials on editing Objects. By going through them step-by-step

TutorialsCreating a Setups from a Program11-2To create this Split Setup follow these steps. Be careful not to exit any of the Split parameter pages b

TutorialsCreating a Setups from a Program11-34. Let’s now change the Split Volume. Recall that the Split Volume determines the relative volumes of th

TutorialsCreating a Setups from a Program11-4When the Save button LED is blinking (which means that you pressed Save, and a save operation is underway

TutorialsCreating a Setups from a Program11-5 Note that as soon as we hit the Layer Function button, the Save button illuminated. This simply indicate