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About the Recorder
The Recorder function allows performances to be recorded and stored in the CA98/CA78 digital piano’s internal
memory, or saved to a connected USB memory device. The recording format and capabilities differ between Pianist
mode and Sound mode.
Recorder file format and capabilities
Internal Recorder
USB Audio Recorder
Pianist Mode
Sound Mode
Pianist Mode & Sound Mode
Recorder Format
MP3 audio (256 kbit/s)
Kawai song format
MP3 audio (256 kbit/s), WAV audio
(1411 kbit/s)
No. of parts
1 part
2 parts
1 part
No. of song memories
3 songs
10 songs
n/a (dependent on memory device)
Maximum capacity
10 minutes (per song)
90,000 notes total (all songs)
n/a (dependent on memory device)
Changes recorded
& played back
All changes
All changes except:
Tempo
Dual/Split balance
Rever
b/Effect settings*
Virtual Technician settings*
All changes
Overdubbing possible
No
Yes
Yes
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
* In Sound mode, the current Reverb, Effects, and Virtual Technician settings will be used when the internal recorder song is played back.
Record Start/Stop button
The Record Start/Stop button (Pianist mode and Sound mode) provides a quick way to start and stop recording without opening the
main Recorder bar settings.
1.
Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button.
The Recorder will enter Standby mode.
* Press and hold the [Record Start/Stop] button to cancel the Standby
mode.
2.
Press a key on the keyboard, or tap the [Record Start/Stop]
button again.
The [Record Start/Stop] button will change colour, and the
recording will start.
* Press the [Metronome Start/Stop] button before or during the
recording to turn on the metronome. The metronome ‘click’ sound
will not be recorded.
3.
Tap the [Record Start/Stop] button again to stop the recording.
