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Pitch Bend
Use the pitch bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down
(roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. The pitch bend wheel is
self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released.
With the pitch bend wheel, you can easily imitate the pitch bend effect of the guitar,
violin, saxophone or other instruments.
Transpose
This function will shift the pitch of the entire keyboard in semitone steps.
1.
Press the TRANSPOSE [-] / [+] button. The LCD temporarily displays the transpose menu.
2.
Use the data dial or the TRANSPOSE [-] / [+] button to change the transpose value. Press the TRANSPOSE [-] and
[+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default transpose setting.
3.
Press and hold the TRANSPOSE [-] or [+] button, then press a
specific key to fast set the transpose value.
Key
Transpose value
C
0
C#
+1
D
+2
D#
+3
E
+4
F
+5
F#
-6
G
-5
G#
-4
A
-3
A#
-2
B
-1
Auto Accompaniment
The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your fingertips. To use it, all you have to do is to play the
chords with your left hand in the selected accompaniment style, and then the accompaniment will automatically play
along, instantly following the chords you play. With auto accompaniment, even a solo performer can enjoy playing with
the backing of an entire band or orchestra. This instrument features a variety of styles.
Try selecting some of the different styles and enjoy the auto accompaniment feature. Please refer to the Style List
(P.51).
