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Making Settings in the Menus
Pitch/Tuning
Settings for pitch, Temperament, Tuning, and Transpose
Menu item
Value
Explanation
Pitch
The reference pitch can be changed from “A=440.0 Hz” to “A=415.0 Hz” (Baroque pitch) or “A=392.0 Hz” (Versailles pitch).
VERSAILLES
392 (Hz)
BAROQUE
415 (Hz)
MODERN
440 (Hz)
VENETIAN
465 (Hz)
Temperament
Historical styles of music such as baroque can be played in the tunings that were used during that time.
EQUAL
(Equal temperament)
This temperament divides the octave into twelve equal intervals. Modulating to a different key will not affect the sonority of
the chords.
WERCK.
(Werckmeister)
This temperament combines the meantone temperament and the Pythagorean temperament. It allows playing in all keys
(method 1, number 3).
KIRN.1
(Kirnberger 1)
This is an improvement of meantone temperament and just intonation to allow greater freedom of modulation. It allows
playing in all keys (method 1).
KIRN.3
(Kirnberger 3)
This is a variation of Kirnberger 1 (method 3).
VALLO.
(Vallotti)
This is a relatively recent temperament. It is close to equal temperament but has a certain amount of just intonation, making
it easier to stay in tune with other instruments, and is thus frequently used for ensembles.
MEAN.D (Meantone
temperament)
This temperament is a partial compromise from just intonation in order to allow a certain degree of modulation. Preference
is given to the sonority in D#.
MEAN.E (Meantone
temperament)
This temperament is a partial compromise from just intonation in order to allow a certain degree of modulation. Preference
is given to the sonority in Eb.
PYTHG.
(Pythagorean tuning)
This is a system of tuning attributed to the philosopher Pythagoras, in which the fourth and fifth are pure. Chords including
the third will not sound smooth, but the melody will sound good.
M.BACH
(Modern Bach)
This is one of the recently researched temperaments from the era of Bach. It allows playing in all keys.
Tuning
415.3–466.1 Hz
You can adjust this in a range of 415.3–466.1 Hz (a semitone) centered on the selected pitch.
Transpose
-6–+5
The transpose function lets you shift the pitch in semitone steps without changing the keys you play on the keyboard.
MEMO
From the main screen, while holding the [SET] piston, turn the [Value/Exit Menu] knob to change the transpose. From the main
screen, press the [0] piston to turn off transpose.
Room Modeling
Reverb settings
Menu item
Value
Explanation
Room Type
[S]
By changing the type of reverberation you can experience the sensation of performing in a variety of locations.
CHAMBER
The reverberation of a pipe chamber
HALL
The reverberation of a hall
CHURCH
The reverberation of a church
CATHEDRAL
The reverberation of a cathedral
Wall Type
[S]
You can make additional changes to the reverberation by changing the wall type (the material out of which the wall is constructed).
DRAPERY
Pleated curtains
WOOD
Wood
BRICK
Brick
MARBLE
Marble
