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Touch Curve
As with an acoustic piano, the ES7 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 speed 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 six
different preset touch curve settings available, with two additional ‘User’ settings allowing performers to customise
the instrument’s responsiveness to suit their individual playing style.
Touch Curve types
Touch Curve
Description
Light +
Requires less striking force to achieve a forte note. For players with a very delicate touch.
Light
A louder volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch. For those still developing finger strength.
* This touch curve is recommended for children and organ players.
Normal
(default)
Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic piano.
Heavy
Requires a heavier touch to produce a loud volume. Ideally suited to those with stronger fingers.
Heavy +
Requires considerably more striking force to achieve a loud volume.
Off (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 fixed dynamic range (e.g. organ and harpsichord).
User 1 / User 2
A custom touch curve, created to suit an individual’s personal playing style.
Touch Curve graph
The illustration below provides a visual representation of the different Touch Curve settings.
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Sof
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Gentle
Strong
Keyboard Pressure
b
d
e
f
c
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Sound
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Jump to Touch Curve setting shortcut
It is also possible to access the Touch Curve setting directly while a piano sound is selected in Single Mode (i.e. not Dual Mode, Split Mode,
Four Hands Mode, or Rhythm Section Mode):
Press and hold the MENU UP or MENU DOWN buttons.
The Touch Curve setting will be shown in the LCD display.
Press the
d
or
c
VALUE buttons to change the Touch Curve setting.
To exit the Touch Curve setting and return to the previous screen, press the EXIT button twice.
a
Light +
b
Light
c
Normal
(default)
d
Heavy
e
Heavy +
f
Off (constant)