Virtual Technician Settings
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Touch Curve
As with an acoustic piano, the CA59 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and
a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength
and velocity of playing – on a digital piano this system is referred to as “touch sensitivity”.
The Touch Curve setting allows the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to be conveniently adjusted. There are
ten different preset touch curve settings available, with two additional “User” settings that allow performers to
customise the instrument’s keyboard responsiveness to suit their individual playing style.
The default “Normal” setting is designed to accurately recreate the touch of a Kawai concert grand piano. However,
if the keyboard feels too light, or fortissimo playing is achieved too easily, it may be desirable to select a heavier
touch curve. Alternatively, if the keyboard feels too heavy, or fortissimo playing is too difficult to achieve, it may be
desirable to select a lighter touch curve.
* This Virtual Technician setting will a
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ect all sounds.
Touch Curve types
Touch Curve
Description
Light (4/3/2/1)
Light touch curves require less striking force to achieve a forte note, and are therefore recommended for
players with a delicate touch. The key touch will become progressively lighter as the number inreases.
Normal
(default)
Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic piano.
Heavy (1/2/3/4)
Heavy touch curves require more striking force in order to achieve a forte, and are therefore recommended
for players with stronge
r fi
ngers. The key touch will become progressively heavier as the number increases.
O
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(constant)
A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are struck.
* This touch curve intended for playing sounds of instruments that have a
fi
xed dynamic range (e.g. organ and harpsichord).
User
A custom touch curve, created to suit an individual’s personal playing style.
1. Selecting the Touch Curve setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 81):
Press the
or
buttons to select the Touch Curve setting.
2. Changing the Touch Curve type
Press the
or
buttons to cycle through the di
ff
erent Touch
Curve types.
* To reset the Touch Curve setting to the default type, press the
and
buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Touch Curve type or User Touch setting will
remain until the power is turned o
ff
.
* Preferred Touch Curve settings can be stored to the sound’s memory,
or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please refer to pages
82 and 35 for more information.
3. Exiting the Touch Curve setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Touch Curve
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.