Korg HT-70, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction
Main features
• Diverse array of sounds (
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p.10)
Choose from eight high-quality sounds available only from Korg, including a concert grand piano.
Stereo sampling is used, letting you enjoy a pleasant spaciousness in addition to the rich expressive-
ness of a concert grand piano.
• Ten sound demos (
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p.8)
Ten built-in demo songs showcase the distinctive qualities of each sound.
• Effect functions (
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p.11, p.18)
Reverb and brilliance effects are included. You can set the reverb to any of three levels (depths) for
each voice. Use the brilliance settings to adjust the brightness of the sound.
• Pedal effects (
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p.10)
The piano pedals can be used to affect the HT-70’s internal sounds, with similar functionality.
• Metronome function (
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p.12)
The built-in metronome is widely adjustable—you can freely set the time signature, the tempo, the
volume, and the sound, and you can add a bell tone or digital tone for the accents.
• Touch Control function (
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p.19)
Keyboard dynamic response is one of the most important aspects of a piano, and the HT-70 lets you
choose from three different types of dynamic response.
• Adjustable pitch (
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p.18, p.19)
The built-in pitch controller lets you make fine adjustments to the pitch. The transpose feature lets
you change the performance key to match the key of another instrument or of a specific musical
piece.
• Temperament (
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p.18)
In addition to the standard equal temperament, you can choose from two classical temperaments
(Werckmeister and Kirnberger) for historically accurate performances.
• Recorder function (
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p.15)
The HT-70’s built-in recorder lets you record and play back your own performances.
• Connectors (
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p.6, p.20, p.22)
LINE OUT, MIDI, and USB connectors are provided, letting you connect the HT-70 to audio equip-
ment, other MIDI equipment, or a computer.