Kawai MP10 User Manual

IntroductionRecorderAppendixSYSTEM MenuUSB MenuSTORE Button & SETUPs EDIT MenuMIDI FunctionsBasic OperationOwner’s Manual v1.03

10Introduction1Front Panel: Knobs, Faders & Buttonsa Control WheelsPITCHBENDwheelThis control wheel smoothly bends the pitch up or down from its c

11Introductiond PIANO SectionON/OFF buttonThis button turns the PIANO section ON or OFF.VOLUME faderThis fader controls the volume level of the PIANO

12IntroductionPart Names & Functionsf DISPLAY SectionLCD DisplayThe LCD display provides a visual indication of the selected section and sound, pa

13Introductioni MIDI SectionON/OFF buttonThis button turns the MIDI section ON or OFF.VOLUME faderThis fader sends the Channel Volume message CC#07 vi

14Introduction2 Front Panel: Jacks & ConnectorsHEADPHONE jackThe headphone jack is located at the left end of the key slip and used to connect a p

15Introductionc MIDI SectionMIDI THRU/OUT/IN jacksThese jacks are used to connect the MP10 to external MIDI devices, and also to a computer with a MID

16IntroductionConnectingtoOtherDevicesStereo output fromother instruments or audio equipment.Control external devices, or connect to a computer to exc

17IntroductionUnderstanding the MP10 Preparation before useThe MP10 does not feature built-in speakers. Therefore, in order to listen to the MP10, i

section18Basic Operation1 Section BasicsAs noted previously, the MP10’s PIANO, E.PIANO, and SUB sections all share largely the same operation. This p

section19Basic Operation2 LCD Display & Control KnobsIn regular Play Mode the LCD display provides a visual indication of the selected section and

Thank you for purchasing this Kawai MP10 stage piano.This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the MP10

section20Basic Operation3 ReverbReverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall.

section21Basic Operation4 EFXIn addition to reverb, various other eects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feelin

section22Basic Operation Eect types (cont.)Eect type DescriptionTrem. Sine Increases and decreases the volume of the sound at a variable rate using

section23Basic Operation5 Amp Simulator (E.PIANO section only)The tonal character of an amplier or speaker cabinet is an important component of vinta

section24Basic OperationInternal Sections & Feature Parameters1 PIANO sectionThe MP10’s PIANO section features nine dierent grand piano sounds ar

section25Basic Operation2 E.PIANO sectionThe MP10’s E.PIANO section features nine dierent electric piano sounds arranged into TINE, REED, and OTHERS

section26Basic Operation3 SUB sectionThe MP10’s SUB section features nine additional ‘subsidiary’ sounds arranged into STRINGS, PAD, and OTHERS catego

section27Basic OperationEQ SectionThe EQ section consists of a 3-band graphic equaliser that can be used to shape the overall tone of the MP10’s inter

section28Basic Operation1 MetronomeThe Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition to re

section29Basic Operation Starting/Stopping the Metronome: Rhythm modePress the F2 function button (RHYTHM). The RHYTHM icon will become highlighted

3 MP10 Feature HighlightsThe best keyboard action available in a stage pianoThe MP10 utilises Kawai’s RM3 Grand wooden-key action, incorporating vari

section30Basic OperationAdditional Functions3 TransposeThe Transpose function allows the pitch of the MP10’s keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-

31MIDI FunctionsMIDI SectionThe basic operation of the MP10’s MIDI section is similar to that of the PIANO, E.PIANO, and SUB internal sections It feat

32MIDI FunctionsMIDI Section LOCAL OFF buttonPress the LOCAL OFF button to disable the connection between the MP10’s keyboard and internal tone gener

33MIDI FunctionsUSB MIDI (USB to Host connector)The MP10 features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a compute

34EDIT MenuOverviewoftheEDITMenuThe EDIT menu contains various parameters that can be used to adjust the MP10's sound and MIDI sections. The par

35EDIT Menu Entering the EDIT MenuPress the EDIT button.The LED indicator for the EDIT button will turn ON, and the Edit Menu will be shown in the LC

36EDIT MenuEDIT Menu parameters (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB)1 Reverb1. TypeThis parameter selects the reverb type.* For more information about reverb, please

37EDIT Menu3.1 Virtual Technician (PIANO)1. VoicingThis parameter attempts to recreate the technique of adjusting the action, hammers and strings of a

38EDIT MenuEDIT Menu parameters (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB)3.2 Amp Simulator (E.PIANO)1. Amp TypeThis parameter selects the Amp type.* For more information

39EDIT MenuTemperament typesTemperament Type Description EqualThis is the most popular tuning method that divides the scale into twelve equal semi-to

4Important Safety Instructionsdenotes that care should be taken.The example instructs the user to take care not to allow ngers to be trapped.denotes

40EDIT Menu5 Keyboard Setup1. Touch CurveThis parameter selects the touch response curve of the keyboard.* Custom USER touch curves can be created is

41EDIT Menu4. Split/Split PointThis function divides the keyboard into two parts, and allows each of the PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB, and MIDI sections to be

42EDIT Menu6 Controllers1. Damper PedalThis parameter determines whether or not the damper pedal is active for the selected section.3. Left PedalThis

43EDIT Menu11. Foot SwitchThis parameter determines whether or not the foot switch pedal is active for the selected section.* For more information abo

44EDIT Menu8 Sound Edit1. Attack TimeThis parameter adjusts the length of the attack. Higher values increase the attack time, resulting in a longer,

45EDIT MenuEDIT Menu parameters (MIDI)1 Program1. ProgramThis parameter determines which Program Change Number will be transmitted when a SETUP is rec

46EDIT MenuEDIT Menu parameters (MIDI)3 ReceiveReceive parameters are all SYSTEM parameters. These parameters are memorised automatically when exitin

section47STORE Button & SETUPsOverviewoftheSTOREButtonAfter using the EDIT menu and control knobs to adjust the parameters for the selected sound,

section48STORE Button & SETUPs2 Storing a SETUPThis function will store all the EDIT menu parameters for the PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB, and MIDI section

section49STORE Button & SETUPs3 Storing POWERON settingsThis function will store all the EDIT menu parameters for the PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB, and MID

5WARNINGIndicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.Do not insert or disconnect th

section50STORE Button & SETUPsSETUP memoriesThe MP10 allows up to 156 SETUPs (26 x 6) to be stored in memory. This page explains how to select th

section51RecorderOverviewoftheRecorderThe MP10’s Recorder features a variety of useful functions to record and playback performances from the instrume

52RecorderSong Recorder (Internal Memory)The Song Recorder function allows up to 10 dierent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and play

53Recorder2 Playing back a songThis function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback a song immediately after recor

54Recorder3 Saving a song as an SMF leThis function is used to save recorder songs to a USB memory device in SMF format (Standard MIDI Format).1. Sel

55Recorder5 Loading an SMF le into memoryThis function can be used to load SMF les into an empty recorder song memory. PreparingtheUSBmemorydeviceF

section56Recorder5 Loading an SMF le into memory (cont.)3. Selecting the keyboard and drum channelsTurn control knobs C and D to specify which channe

57Recorder6 Erasing a songThis function is used to erase songs that have been recorded incorrectly, or are simply no longer required.1. Selecting the

section58RecorderAudio Record/Playback (USB Memory)The MP10 is also capable of recording performances (including LINE IN input audio) as digital audio

59Recorder4. Stopping the audio recorder, auditioning the recordingPress the f/ button.The LED indicator for the z button will turn OFF, and recordin

6Doing so may cause the product to become deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown or injury.Do not stand on the product or exertexcessive forc

60RecorderThe MP10 is also capable of playing MP3 and WAV audio les stored on a USB memory device. This function allows performing musicians to play

section61Recorder2. Selecting the audio le to loadTurn control knob A, or press the CURSOR c or CURSOR dbuttons to select the desired MP3 le.Press t

62Recorder3 Overdubbing an audio leThe overdub function adds supplementary recording(s) to an existing audio le, facilitating simple multi-track rec

63Recorder4. Starting the overdubPress the F4 function button (REC) or z button.The LED indicator for the z button will start to ash, to indicate tha

64RecorderAudio Record/Playback (USB Memory)4 Converting a recorder song to an audio leThis function allows recorder songs stored in internal memory

65Recorder5. Saving the converted audio leWhile the Audio player screen is shown in the LCD display:Press the F3 function button (SAVE).The Save Audi

66USB MenuOverviewoftheUSBMenuThe USB Menu contains functions to load, save, delete, and rename the various types of MP10 data stored on a USB memory

67USB MenuUSBMenufunctions1 LoadThese functions allow data stored on a USB memory device to be loaded into the instrument’s internal memory.1. Load On

68USB MenuUSB Menu functions2 SaveThese functions allow data stored in the instrument’s internal memory to be saved to a USB memory device.1. Save One

69USB Menu4. Save All SoundThis function saves the parameters for all internal sounds to a USB memory device.After selecting this function, enter a na

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70USB Menu4 RenameThese functions allow data stored on a USB memory device to be renamed.1. Selecting the type of le to renamePress the CURSOR button

71USB Menu5 FormatThis function allows a USB memory device to be formatted, erasing all stored data.The Format function will erase all data stored on

72SYSTEM MenuThe SYSTEM menu contains parameters and settings that aect the general operation of the MP10.The settings are grouped into four categori

73SYSTEM Menu1 Utility1. System TuningThis parameter sets the global master tuning of the MP10 in 0.5Hz increments.* The default setting is A = 440.0

74SYSTEM MenuSYSTEM Menu parameters10. Lock ModeThis function determines which panel controls will be locked when the Panel Lock button is pressed.Val

75SYSTEM Menu CreatingaUserTemperamentTurn control knob B to select the User1 or User2 temperament.Press the z button (RECORDER CONTROLS).The tempera

76AppendixSound ListPIANO sectionConcert Pop Jazz1 Concert Grand 1 Pop Piano 1 Jazz Grand 12 Studio Grand 2 Bright Pop Piano 2 Jazz Grand 23 Mellow G

77AppendixRhythm Pattern List16 Swing1 Funk Shue 12 Funk Shue 23 Hip Hop 14 Hip Hop 25 Hip Hop 36 Hip Hop 47 16 Shue 18 16 Shue 29 16 Shue 316 Fu

78AppendixSpecicationsKawai MP10 Professional Stage PianoKeyboard 88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfacesRM3 Grand action with Let-oSound Sour

79AppendixMIDI Implementation1 Recognised Data1. Channel Voice MessageNote oStatus 2nd Byte 3rd Byte8nH kkH vvH9nH kkH 00Hn=MIDI channel number :0H-

section8TableofContentsWelcome to the MP10 ...3Important Safety Instructions ...4Table of Contents ...

80AppendixExpressionStatus 2nd Byte 3rd ByteBnH 0bH vvHn=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16)vv=Expression :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default

81Appendix1. Channel Voice Message (cont.)NRPN MSB/LSBStatus 2nd Byte 3rd ByteBnH 63H mmHBnH 62H llHn=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16)mm=M

82AppendixAll Sound OFFStatus 2nd Byte 3rd ByteBnH 78H 00Hn=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16)Reset All ControllerStatus 2nd Byte 3rd ByteB

83Appendix2 Transmitted Data1. Channel Voice MessageNote oStatus 2nd Byte 3rd Byte9nH kkH 00Hn=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16)kk=Note Num

84Appendix3. System Realtime MessageStatusFAH StartFBH ContinueFCH Stop*Sending by [TRANSPORT] function3 Exclusive DataMMC commands *Sending by [TRANS

85Appendix5 Control Change Number (CC#) TableControl Number Control FunctionDecimal Hex0 0 Bank Select (MSB)1 1 Modulation Wheel or lever2 2 Breath C

86AppendixFunction TransmitReceiveRemarksPanel SectionBasic Default 1-16 1-16 1-16Channel Changed 1-16 1-16 1-16Default 3 3 3Mode Messages 3, 4 (M=1

87AppendixSoftware UpdateThis page contains instructions for updating the MP10’s system software.Please read these instructions thoroughly before atte

section88AppendixNotes

89Appendix

section9RecorderOverview of the Recorder ...51Song Recorder (Internal memory) ...521. Recording a song ...

section90AppendixNotes

91Appendix

MP10 Owner’s ManualKPSZ-0035 : 816884OW1042E-J1107Version 2Printed in IndonesiaCopyright © 2011 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Res