Kawai CN35 Owner’s Manual - Manual (Page 27)

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Touch
As with an acoustic piano, the CN35 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and
a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength
and speed of playing – on a digital piano this system is referred to as ‘touch sensitivity’.
The Touch Curve setting allows the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to be conveniently adjusted. There are six
different preset touch curve settings available, with two additional ‘User’ settings allowing performers to customise
the instrument’s responsiveness to suit their individual playing style.
„ Touch Curve types
Touch Curve Description
Light + Requires less striking force to achieve a forte note. For players with a very delicate touch.
Light
A louder volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch. For those still developing finger strength.
* This touch curve is recommended for children and organ players.
Normal (default)
Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic piano.
* This touch curve is used when the Touch function is turned off.
Heavy Requires a heavier touch to produce a loud volume. Ideally suited to those with stronger fingers.
Heavy + Requires considerably more striking force to achieve a loud volume.
Off (constant)
A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are struck.
* This touch curve intended for playing sounds of instruments that have a fixed dynamic range (e.g. organ and harpsichord).
User 1 / User 2 A custom touch curve, created to suit an individual’s personal playing style.
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Touch Curve graph
The illustration below provides a visual representation of the different Touch Curve settings.
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Sound
Volume
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Gentle
Keyboard Pressure
Strong
a Light +
b Light
c Normal (default)
d Heavy
e Heavy +
f Off (constant)
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Changing from the standard (Normal) Touch Setting
Press the TOUCH button.
The LED indicator for the TOUCH button will turn on, indicating
that the Touch function is in use, and that the piano is using a
touch setting other than the standard ‘Normal’ type.