Kawai MP6 User Manual

Part Names and FunctionsBasic OperationsSW ButtonEFX/REVERB ButtonsMENU ButtonsControl KnobsSong Recorder(Internal Memory)Audio Recorder/SMF Player(US

10 1. Part Names and Functions1. Part Names and Functions1.1 FRONT PANELFADER SECTION1. VOLUME FaderThe VOLUME fader controls the master volume level

MP6 Owner’s ManualKMSZ-0029 : 816868OM1041E-S1109Version 1.10Printed in IndonesiaCopyright © 2011 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights R

111. Part Names and FunctionsEFFECT BUTTONS11. SW buttonThis button turns the assigned function ON or OFF. Many dierent functions can be assigned to

12 1. Part Names and FunctionsOTHERS22. METRONOME buttonThe METRONOME button is used to start or stop the metronome.23. TRANSPOSE buttonThe TRANSPOSE

131. Part Names and Functions1.3 REAR PANEL1. POWER SWITCHTurns the MP6 ON or OFF.2. POWER RECEPTACLEConnect the power cable, which is included in the

14 1. Part Names and Functionscabde hfMIDI devices(Ex. External Sound module, External Sequencer,Keyboards, Personal Computers)Terminal ATerminal BFo

152. Basic Operations2. Basic Operations2.1 Getting ReadySince the MP6 has no built-in speakers, you will need to connect a mixer, keyboard amplier o

162. Basic Operations2.2 Selecting a SoundThe MP6 always starts up in SOUND mode when the power is turned ON. The SOUND button will be lit to indicate

172. Basic Operations2.3 LayerLet’s try layering another sound. Turn the zone 2 on by pressing the ZONE ON/ OFF button for zone 2. The ZONE SELECT but

182. Basic Operations2.5 Piano OnlyThe Piano Only function lets you quickly return the MP6 sounds to the default settings.Press the PIANO button and t

192. Basic Operations2.7 TransposeWhen the Transpose function is “ON” the MP6’s key can be raised or lowered in half steps. The available range of tra

Thank you for purchasing this KAWAI stage piano.This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the MP6.Please

202. Basic OperationsSelecting the MIDI ChannelThe MIDI Transmit Channel of the MP6 must be matched with the Receive Channel of any MIDI devices conne

212. Basic OperationsThe transmitted program number is shown in the display.3001:000-000 01You can also send program change numbers by using VALUE but

223. SW Button3. SW ButtonThe SW button is a programmable realtime switch which can be assigned to one of 8 dierent functions.Press and hold the SW b

233. SW Button3.3 Rotary Slow/FastYou can switch the speed of roter between slow and fast when the Rotary eect is in use.When the SW button is lit: T

243. SW Button3.5 Wheel Lock You can lock the bender wheel and modulation wheel to avoid unnecessary movement by accident.When the SW button is lit th

253. SW Button3.7 Expression Pedal LockYou can lock the expression pedal to avoid unnecessary movement by accident.First, connect an expression pedal

264. EFX/REVERB Buttons4. EFX / REVERB ButtonsThe internal sounds of the MP6 can be enhanced using the built in REVERB and EFX generators.There are 7

274. EFX/REVERB ButtonsRotary 1/2 The Rotary eect simulates the sound of the rotary speaker cabinet commonly used with electronic organs. Rotary 2 in

285. Control Knobs5. Control KnobsSelect the function with the buttons on the left and use the knobs to change the values. You can also move the curso

295. Control Knobs19. ROTARY 2 slow/fast - drive20. AUTO WAH sense 0 -127 dry/wet21. PEDAL WAH sense 0 -127 dry/wet22. ENHANCER intensity 0 -127 wet l

3Welcome to the MP6Thank you for purchasing the KAWAI MP6. The MP6 Stage Piano features 256 Internal Sounds of the highest quality. The MP6 can also b

305. Control Knobs5.2 EQ (EQUALIZER)The MP6 contains a three-band graphic equalizer to shape the overall tone of the sound. The EQ aects all zones at

315. Control Knobs5.3 TONE MODIFYThe MP6 allows certain characteristics of the sounds to be custom tailored to suit a particular musical or playing st

325. Control Knobs5.4 ASSIGNThe ASSIGN button can be used to set the CONTROL KNOBS to send MIDI Continuous Controller information to external MIDI dev

335. Control KnobsThe default parameters assigned for each knob are as follows.A: #10 Panpot (PAN)B: #70 Sustain Level (STN)C: #76 Vibrato Rate (VbR)D

346. MENU Buttons6. MENU ButtonsThe MENU buttons allow access to the edit parameters in the MP6. This collection of settings together with other edita

356. MENU Buttons6.1 Editing Procedure and ParametersFirst, press the ZONE SELECT button for the zone to be edited.Next, press the MENU buttons until

366. MENU Buttons6.2.3 Damper Resonance (Int Piano only)When the sustain pedal is depressed, the volume of the whole resonance can be changed to the l

376. MENU Buttons6.2.7 KeyO Noise (Int EP only)Vintage electric pianos often produce a distinctive sound when the keys are released. The MP6 simulat

386. MENU Buttons6.2.12 Tone Wheel Percussion Decay (ZONE1 Int Tone Wheel only)This parameter is used to set the decay speed of the Tone Wheel percuss

396. MENU Buttons6.2.18 Amp Simulator Drive (ZONE1 Int only)This parameter is used to set the gain level of the Amp Simulator.Press the VALUE buttons

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

406. MENU Buttons6.2.23 Bank MSB/LSB (Ext only)This parameter determines which MSB and LSB Number will be transmitted when this SETUP is recalled. Whe

416. MENU Buttons6.2.27 Solo ModeThis parameter determines which note will be played when Solo is ON and more than one note is being played simultaneo

426. MENU Buttons6.2.32 BenderThis parameter determines if the Bender Wheel is active (On) or not (O) for the selected zone.* When the Tone Wheel sou

436. MENU Buttons6.2.35 Velocity SwitchVelocity switching is an extremely useful and creative tool for customizing a performance. Using Velocity Switc

446. MENU Buttons6.2.37 Zone TransposeThis parameter sets the amount of transposition for the selected zone. The available range is three octaves up o

456. MENU Buttons6.3 Common ParametersThe following common parameters aect all Zones.6.3.1 Stretch TuningThe hearing ability of a human is uneven and

466. MENU Buttons6.3.3 Key of TemperamentLimitless modulation of the key became available only after the invention of Equal temperament. When we use a

476. MENU Buttons6.3.7 Modulation Wheel CC# (Control Change)This parameter assigns a Control Change Number to the Modulation Wheel on the right side o

487. Song Recorder (Internal Memory)7. Song Recorder (Internal Memory)The MP6 allows up to 10 dierent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory

497. Song Recorder (Internal Memory)7.2 Playing back a song7.2.1 Entering song play modePress the RECORDER button.The type (MIDI/AUDIO/SMF) selection

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

507. Song Recorder (Internal Memory)7.2.4 Exiting song play modePress the RECORDER button to exit the Internal Song Recorder.The MP6 will return to no

518. Audio Recorder/SMF Player (USB Memory)8. Audio Recorder/SMF Player (USB Memory)The MP6 is also capable of recording performances directly to a US

528. Audio Recorder/SMF Player (USB Memory)8.2 Playing an audio leAudio Player supported format specicationsMP3 32/44.1/48 kHz, Mono/Stereo, 8-320 k

538. Audio Recorder/SMF Player (USB Memory)8.3 Playing a Standard MIDI leSMF Player supported format specicationsMID Format 0, Format 1* USB devices

548. Audio Recorder/SMF Player (USB Memory)8.3.4 Adjusting SMF volume, Transposing the SMF, Minus OneAfter the SMF has been selected, or while the SMF

559. STORE Button9. STORE ButtonYou can save the changes of the settings made as either a SOUND or a SETUP.Up to 256 SOUNDs or 256 SETUPs can be store

569. STORE Button9.2 Storing the settings as a SETUPPress the STORE button. The display will show the following screen:<SETUP SOUND><POWERONP

579. STORE Button9.3 Storing the POWER ON settingPress the STORE button. The display will show the following screen:<SETUP SOUND><POWERONPres

5810. SYSTEM Button10. SYSTEM ButtonUse this mode to set the System parameters of MP6.To enter the SYSTEM mode, press the SYSTEM button.10.1 System Me

5910. SYSTEM Button10.2.2 TouchThis parameter adjusts the touch response curve of the keyboard. Heavy+ This Curve has a steep rise as velocity increas

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

6010. SYSTEM Button10.2.3 System TuningThis parameter sets the global master tuning of the MP6. The value changes from 427.0 to 453.0 (Hz).10.2.4 Volu

6110. SYSTEM Button10.2.8 Local ControlOn The keyboard of the MP6 and the internal tone generators are connected. Set this parameter to “On” for norma

6210. SYSTEM Button10.2.11 MIDI Receive ChannelWhen the MIDI Receive Mode setting (10.2.10) is set to ‘Multi’, this parameter determines whether the r

6310. SYSTEM Button10.2.15 MIDI Transmit VolumeWhen the MIDI Transmit SETUP Mode setting (10.2.12) is set to ‘On’, this parameter determines whether M

6410. SYSTEM Button10.2.18 MMC On/OThis parameter determines whether MMC (MIDI Machine Control) information is sent when pressing the RECORDER CONTRO

6510. SYSTEM Button10.2.22 LED BrightnessThis adjusts the brightness of the LEDs. You can choose from High or Low.The Low setting is designed for dark

6610. SYSTEM Button10.2.25 Wheel ModeThis parameter determines whether or not the modulation wheel can be used to edit parameters like a value dial.No

6710. SYSTEM Button10.3 System Reset10.3.1 Reset One SOUND/SETUPThis function resets one SOUND or SETUP back to the original factory default settings.

6811. USB Button11. USB ButtonThe USB button contains functions to load and save sounds, setups, system settings, and songs from/to a USB memory devic

6911. USB Button11.1.2a Loading SETUP dataUpon selecting the Load SETUP function:The USB Load SETUP menu will be shown in the LCD display.Press the ME

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7011. USB Button11.1.2c Loading SYSTEM dataUpon selecting the Load SYSTEM function:The USB Load SYSTEM menu will be shown in the LCD display.Press the

7111. USB Button11.2 Save11.2.1 Selecting SaveFollow the instructions above to select the Save function from the USB menu.The USB Save menu will be sh

7211. USB Button11.2.2b Saving SOUND dataUpon selecting the Save SOUND function:The USB Save SOUND menu will be shown in the LCD display.Press the MEN

7311. USB Button11.2.2d Saving SMF dataThis function is used to save recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a USB memory device.

7411. USB Button11.3.2a Renaming SETUP dataUpon selecting the Rename SETUP function:The USB Rename SETUP menu will be shown in the LCD display.Press t

7511. USB Button11.3.2c Renaming SYSTEM dataUpon selecting the Rename SYSTEM function:The USB Rename SYSTEM menu will be shown in the LCD display.Pres

7611. USB Button11.4 Delete11.4.1 Selecting DeleteFollow the instructions above to select the Delete function from the USB menu.The USB Delete menu wi

7711. USB Button11.4.2c Deleting SYSTEM dataUpon selecting the Delete SYSTEM function:The USB Delete SYSTEM menu will be shown in the LCD display.Pres

7812. Reference Information12. Reference Information12.1 MIDI INWhen the MIDI Receive Mode SYSTEM parameter is set to ‘Panel’, the MP6 receives the MI

7912. Reference Information12.3 SOUND Program Number ListProgram change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GMBank Bank Bank BankProg# MSB LSB Prog# MS

8Table of ContentsWelcome to the MP6 ...3Important Safety Instructions ...

8012. Reference InformationProgram change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GMBank Bank Bank BankProg# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSB5A Crystal EP 49 0 0 6 9

8112. Reference InformationProgram change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GMBank Bank Bank BankProg# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSBOrgan1A Church Organ 97 0

8212. Reference InformationProgram change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GMBank Bank Bank BankProg# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSB5A Passionate Vln 17 0 1

8312. Reference InformationProgram change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GMBank Bank Bank BankProg# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSBPad & Synth1A New Age

8412. Reference InformationProgram change Mode = Panel Program change Mode = GMBank Bank Bank BankProg# MSB LSB Prog# MSB LSB5A Rhythm Guitar 113 0 1

8512. Reference Information12.4 Drum Rhythm ListNo. Rhythm No. Rhythm1 Funk Shue 1 51 TripletR&BBallad2 Funk Shue 2 52 8 Beat 13 Hip Hop 1 53 8

8612. Reference Information12.5 USB MIDI (USB to Host)The MP6 features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a co

8712. Reference Information12.6 SpecicationsKeyboard 88 weighted keysResponsive Hammer Action with Ivory Touch and Let-OSound Source Progressive Har

8813. MIDI Implementation13. MIDI ImplementationContents13.1 Recognized data13.1.1 Channel Voice Message13.1.2 Channel Mode Message13.1.3 System Real

8913. MIDI Implementation13.1 Recognized Data13.1.1 Channel Voice messageNote oStatus 2nd Byte 3rd Byte8nH kkH vvH9nH kkH 00Hn = MIDI channel number

98. Audio Recorder/SMF Player (USB Memory)...518.1 Recording an audio le ... 518.1.1 Ente

9013. MIDI ImplementationExpressionStatus 2nd Byte 3rd ByteBnH 0bH vvHn = MIDI channel number : 0H - fH (ch.1 - ch.16)vv = Expression : 00H - 7fH

9113. MIDI ImplementationNRPN MSB/LSBStatus 2nd Byte 3rd ByteBnH 63H mmHBnH 62H llHn = MIDI channel number : 0H - fH (ch.1 ~ ch.16)mm = MSB of the NRP

9213. MIDI Implementation13.1.2 Channel Mode MessageAll Sound OFFStatus 2nd Byte 3rd ByteBnH 78H 00Hn=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16)Reset Al

9313. MIDI ImplementationBank SelectStatus 2nd Byte 3rd ByteBnH 00H mmHBnH 20H llHn=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16)mm=Bank Number MSB :00H -

9413. MIDI ImplementationSoft PedalStatus 2nd Byte 3rd ByteBnH 43H vvHn=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16)vv=Control Value :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127

9513. MIDI ImplementationAfter TouchStatus 2nd ByteDnH ppHn=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16)pp=Value :00H - 7fH Default = 00H*Sending o

9613. MIDI Implementation13.4 Control Change Number (CC#) TableControl Number Control FunctionDecimal Hex0 0 Bank Select (MSB)1 1 Modulation Wheel or

9713. MIDI ImplementationMIDI Implementation Chart[STAGE PIANO] Date: June 2010Model: KAWAI MP6 Version: 1.0Function TransmitReceiveRemarksMulti O(*