Kawai EP3 - Manual (Page 52)

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FUNCTION SETTINGS
13) MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF
This function allows the EP3 digital piano to receive data on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. In this
mode, the EP3 digital piano can play several musical parts, with different sounds for each part.
With multi-timbral mode enabled, an external sequencer can be used to enjoy an ensemble performance,
playing multiple sound types (multi-timbral) on a single EP3 digital piano.
¡ Multi-timbral On (On1 and On2)
This activates the fl exible 16 part multi-timbral capability. Individual MIDI channels can be turned on and off,
and assigned any internal sound. The internal sound for each MIDI channel can be changed when the program
change number for the desired sound is received from an external MIDI device or instrument. The specifi c EP3
digital piano program change numbers are assigned in On1, and General MIDI program change numbers are
assigned in On2. Please refer to page 50 for a list of program change numbers.
¡ Multi-Timbral Off
This deactivates the multi-timbral capability. Only one MIDI channel will be active and only the sound currently
selected will be heard when a MIDI signal is received.
Step 1
Press and hold the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, then press the REVERB button.
The LED indicators for the TOUCH, TRANSPOSE, and REVERB buttons will
start to fl ash, indicating that the Multi-timbral mode On/Off function has been
selected.
The name of the function ‘MLt’ (Multi) and the current settings will be shown in the LED display.
Step 2
Press the
T or S VALUE/BALANCE buttons to select the desired Multi-timbral mode setting.
When Multi-timbral mode is set to ‘Off’ and MIDI information is received, only the currently selected internal
sound will be heard.
When Multi-timbral mode is set to ‘On1’ and MIDI information is received, the internal sound that is heard
corresponds to the specifi c EP3 digital piano program change numbers received from an external MIDI device
or instrument. This sound may be different from the internal sound that is currently selected using the SOUND
SELECTION buttons on the panel.
When Multi-timbral mode is set to ‘On2’ and MIDI information is received, the internal sound that is heard
corresponds to General MIDI program change numbers received from an external MIDI device or instrument.
This sound may be different from the internal sound that is currently selected using the SOUND SELECTION
buttons on the panel.
MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE
Off On1 On2
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Press the REVERB button Press and hold both buttons
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