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Tuning
This function determines the fine pitch setting of both the main
voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style.
It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to
accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments
without changing your fingering. The Tuning setting can be
adjusted over a range of +/- 100(approx. +/- 1 semitone).
Press the [FUNCTION] button to select this function, and
the Tune icon appears in the LCD.
You can change the tuning by using [+ / YES] and [- / NO]
buttons or [SEARCH] dial.
NOTE:
By pressing [+ / YES] and [- / NO] at the
same time, the pitch would return to the
primary setting.
More information please see P. 43.
NOTE:
By pressing [+ / YES] and [- / NO] at the
same time, the mode would return to the
primary setting. A new mode is only valid
to the notes played after this new mode
is set.
This function is to change the places of
the notes, in order to display the melody
and accompaniment for the present
voice and accompaniment style. But it
has no effect on keyboard percussion
music.
Please refer to P.43 for the details of
setting the transpose parameters.
Transpose
This function determines the key of both the main voice and
the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also
determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily
match the pitch of this instrument to other instruments or
singers, or play in a different key without changing your
fingering. The transpose settings can be adjusted over a range
of +/-12 sem/-1 octave).
Press the [FUNCTION] button to select this function, and
the Transpose icon appears in the LCD.
You can adjust the range of transpose by using [+ / YES]
and [- / NO] buttons or [SEARCH] dial.
Harmony
The Harmony section features a variety of performance effects
that enhance the melodies you play when using the
accompaniment styles of the W8808A. A total of twenty-six
Harmony types are available.
Tremolo, Trill and Echo effects can be used even if
accompaniment is off. There are five different Harmony Types
that automatically create harmony parts(for notes played in the
upper section of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment
chords.
Press the [FUNCTION] button to select this function. When
Harmony Disabled
appears in the LCD, it means this
function is closed.
Press [+ / Yes] to enter into harmony mode.
You can chose your desired harmony type by using [+ / YES]
and [- / NO] buttons or [SEARCH] dial.
NOTE:
For the first ten Harmony Types(Duet,
Octave, Tremolo 1/4, Tremolo 1/6,
Tremolo 1/8, Tremolo 1/12, Echo 1/4,
Echo 1/6, Echo 1/8, Echo 1/12), chords
must be played in the Accompaniment
section of the keyboard.
The harmony voice will change its pitch
to match the chord you are playing.
The speed of the Tremolo, Trill and Echo
effects depends on the Tempo setting.
Each voice of the W8808A has its own
independent Harmony setting.
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Minus Channel
This function controls the keyboard channel and has effect only on the demo songs, which makes
easier for users to practise to the demo songs.
While playing the demo songs, pressing [MINUS CHANNEL] button can turn on / off the keyboard
channel of the demo song.
Pressing [MINUS CHANNEL] button at lease 3 seconds to close the channel you desired.
Use [+/YES] and [-/NO] or adjusting [SEARCH] dial to select left channel or right channel.
