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4) SPLIT MODE
The SPLIT function divides the keyboard of the ES6 digital piano into Upper and Lower sections, allowing each
section to be played with a different sound.
Step 1
Press the SPLIT button.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will
turn on, indicating that SPLIT mode has been
activated.
In addition, the LED indicator for the PIANO1
button will also turn on, indicating the Upper
section sound, while the BASS button will start
to fl ash, indicating the Lower section.
The selected sound variation numbers will be
shown in the LED display.
The left number represents the Lower section,
while the right number represents the Upper
section.
Step 2
Play the piano.
The Concert Grand sound will be heard in the Upper section, while the Wood Bass sound will be heard in the
Lower section.
The number of keys used for the Upper and Lower sections can be freely adjusted by changing the Split Point.
The default Split Point setting is G2.
Step 3
Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press a key on the keyboard.
The name of the pressed key will be shown in the LED display, and will become the new Split Point.
The specifi ed Split Point will also defi ne the Upper and Lower sections used to control the chord progression and
melody of the Rhythm Section.
Any changes made to the Split Point will remain until the power is turned off.
When the power is turned off, the Split Point will return to the default setting of ‘G2’, however it is possible to use
the Memory Backup function to store the preferred Split Point. Please refer to the instructions on page 62 for more
information.
Upper section
Lower section
new Split Point
Press and hold the button
1
Press a key
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