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DSP (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING) EFFECT:
This function measures and imitates the output signal of a musical
instrument played in a realistic environment. You can adjust the
value of DSP by pressing the (DSP) button. You can adjust either
chorus or reverb levels via this function. Press the (DSP) button to
turn it on and off and adjust settings within the function.
PITCH BEND/MODULATION JOYSTICK:
The pitch bend wheel (far left of keyboard) can be used to bend the note
lower or higher (down and up). The range is b/- 2 semitones.
When you release the wheel, the note will set back to normal.
The pitch bend wheel can also be used to modulate up or down (right and left)). When you release the wheel, the note will set
back to normal.
TOUCH:
The touch function engages touch response on the keyboard. This will
allow for greater diversity when playing. To turn the touch function
on, press the (TOUCH) button. To determine whether this function is
enabled - simply refer to the LCD screen - a small flag will appear next
to the “touch” text to indicate the function is enabled. There are 4
settings of touch response - navigate these by pressing the (TOUCH)
button multiple times. Each setting will intensify the response when the key is hit.
TRANSPOSE:
Transpose switches the pitch of the notes that you play; for instance,
you will be able to switch the key of a C note to a G note by adjusting
transpose level. Press (TRA) or (TRANSPOSE -) to adjust
the pitch level. You can also use the (YES/NO) buttons to do this To
cancel the function press both (TRANSPOSE) buttons simultaneously.
You CAN use this function when the lower voice function is on.
PIANO:
Press the (PIANO) button to enter/exit the piano mode. “PIANO” will
appear on the display and the keyboard voice will be set to piano. If you
are in chord mode, turning piano mode on will exit the chord mode. In
piano mode you can play styles without accompaniment. You are not
able to use record in this mode and some buttons will exit the
piano mode.
VOICES AND EFFECTS:
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