Kawai EP3 - Manual (Page 25)

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PLA
YING THE
PIANO
7) TOUCH CURVE
The TOUCH function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, other than the standard
touch of an acoustic piano. The sensitivity can be changed to one of fi ve different types: Light 2, Light 1, Heavy 1,
Heavy 2 or Off.
Step 1
Press the TOUCH button.
The LED indicator for the TOUCH button will turn on, indicating that a
different touch type is being used.
Step 2
Press and hold the TOUCH button, then press the
T or S VALUE/BALANCE buttons to select the
desired TOUCH type.
The currently selected touch type
will be shown in the LED display.
Step 3
Press the TOUCH button again to return to the standard (Normal) touch setting.
The LED indicator for the TOUCH button will turn off, indicating that the Normal touch type is being used.
„ The touch setting is global for all of the internal sounds. It is not possible to have individual touch settings for each
internal sound.
„ Any changes made to the touch mode will remain until the power is turned off.
„ When the power is turned off, the touch settings will return to the default setting of ‘Normal’, however it is possible to
use the Memory Backup function to store the preferred TOUCH mode. Please refer to the instructions on page 56 for
more information.
„ Note: LIGHT and HEAVY do not represent the physical weight of the keys. The touch type affects the sensitivity of the
keys, determining the volume level in response to the key movement.
cLight 2 : For players with a delicate touch. Requires less striking
force to achieve a forte note.
dLight 1
: For those still developing finger strength. A louder
volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch.
eNormal : Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic
piano. This touch setting is selected when the LED
indicator for the TOUCH button is off.
fHeavy 1 : Perfect for those with strong fi ngers. Requires a heavier
touch to produce a loud volume.
gHeavy 2 : Requires more striking force to achieve a loud volume.
hOff : A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard
the keys are struck. This setting is suitable for sounds
that have a fixed dynamic range such as Organ and
Harpsichord.
Strong Gentle
Soft
Loud
Sound
volume
Force
applied to
the keys
Press and hold the button
1 2
Heavy 2 Heavy 1 Light 1 Light 2 Off