Dual mode, Pl ay ing the p iano, Enabling dual mode : method 1 – Kawai CA17 User Manual
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Pl
ay
ing
the
P
iano
Dual Mode
The Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound.
For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or an electric piano combined with a harpsichord etc.
Enabling Dual Mode : Method 1
(Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press two of the lowest 8 white keys or 11 black keys simultaneously.
The sounds corresponding to the two keys will be layered together.
Sound Select
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Vibraphone
H
arp
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Church Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern E.Piano
Atmosphere
N
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A
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P
ad
Choir
Slow Strings
String Ensemble
Classic E.Piano
Sound Select
Modern Piano
Mellow Grand 2
Mellow Grand
Studio Grand 2
Studio Grand
Upright Piano
EX Concert Grand
SK Concert Grand
Dual
Dual Balance
Dual Balance
Dual Balance Reset
Dual Mode On
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Press two keys simultaneously
Enabling Dual Mode : Method 2
(Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the C2 key.
While still holding the SOUND SELECT button, press two of the lowest 8 white keys or 11 black keys in order.
Sound Select
A
#
0
C
#
1
D
#
1
F
#
1
G
#
1
A
#
1
C
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2
D
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2
F
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2
G
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2
A
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A0
B0
C1
D1
E1
F1
G1
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B1
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G2
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B2
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B3
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B4
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B5
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B6
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C7
C8
D7
E7
F7
G7
A7
B7
Vibraphone
H
arp
sic
ho
rd
Church Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern E.Piano
Atmosphere
N
ew
A
ge
P
ad
Choir
Slow Strings
String Ensemble
Classic E.Piano
Sound Select
Modern Piano
Mellow Grand 2
Mellow Grand
Studio Grand 2
Studio Grand
Upright Piano
EX Concert Grand
SK Concert Grand
Dual
Dual Balance
Dual Balance
Dual Balance Reset
Dual Mode On
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ld
Adjusting the volume balance
(Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the E2, F2 or D2 keys repeatedly to decrease or increase the volume balance
between the two sounds.
Exiting Dual Mode
Press the SOUND SELECT button.
The Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically and the instrument will return to normal operation.