DIGITAL ENSEMBLE SX-PR604/M SX-PR804/M Operating Instructions Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. ENGLISH This manual was printe with soy based ink.
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (For the type as shown in figures A and B) For your safety, please read the following text care-fully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Safety 1. Power Source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2.
Cautions for safest use of this unit Installation location If operation seems abnormal 1. A Immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical outlet, and contact the store where it was purchased. well-ventilated place. Take care not to use this unit in a place where it will not receive sufficient ventilation, and not to permit the ventilation holes to be covered by curtains, or any similar materials. 2.
Contents Cautions for safest use of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Controls and functions (PR604) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls and functions (PR804) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BASIC FUNCTIONS Getting started . . . .
Part Part Part Part Part Part Part Create a completely new rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Chord Modify Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Part Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Playback . . . . . . . . .
Controls and functions (PR604) AUTO PLAY CHORD Add an automatic accompaniment to your selected rhythm. (Refer to page 47.) PIANO STYLIST You can choose to have all the settings of this instrument automatically set. (Refer to page 53.) AUTO PLAY CHORD SPLIT POINT DEMO MODE OFF/ON PROGRESSIVE PIANIST Your piano offers a fun method of learning to play piano. (Refer to page 16.
DISPLAY Displays performance information, function settings and other messages. (Refer to page 31.) • Use the LCD CONTRAST buttons to adjust the display so that it is easy to read. EFFECT Add various effects to the sounds. (Refer to page 39.) SEQUENCER Record and play back your performance. (Refer to page 61.) SOUND GROUP Various sounds are available for each sound group. (Refer to page 34.) TRANSPOSE Raise or lower the keyof the entire keyboard. (Refer to page 42.
Controls and functions (PR804) AUTO PLAY CHORD Add an automatic accompaniment to your selected rhythm. (Refer to page 47.) PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS Add various phrases to your performance with the pad buttons. (Refer to page 57.) PIANO STYLIST You can choose to have all the settings of this instrument automatically set. (Refer to page 53.) RHYTHM GROUP Various rhythm patterns are available for each rhythm group. (Refer to page 44.
DISPLAY Displays performance information, function settings and other messages. (Refer to page 31.) • Use the LCD CONTRAST buttons to adjust the display so that it is easy to read. TRANSPOSE Raise or lower the key of the entire keyboard. (Refer to page 42.) EFFECT Add various effects to the sounds. (Refer to page 39.) SOUND GROUP Various sounds are available for each sound group. (Refer to page 34.
Basic functions Getting started SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6 SOLO SOLO
Basic functions Playing the piano Your piano is equipped with various fine functions which make it an extremely versatile instrument. But it should be remembered that it is first of all a fine piano. Select one of the piano sounds and enjoy its excellent quality. When you activate the SIMPLE PIANO feature, the entire keyboard is instantly transformed into a piano, regardless of the current instrument settings.
Basic functions Progressive Pianist Your piano offers a fun method of learning to play piano.
Basic functions See and listen to the demonstration SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2
Basic functions Select a sound SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6 SOLO SOLO
Basic functions Select the registration for a music style (PIANO STYLIST) SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VO
Basic functions Automatic panel settings (ONE TOUCH PLAY) SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY STOP SET PROGRESSIVE PIANIST PIANO STYLIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON — FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX
Basic functions C F G7 C C F G7 C C G7 F • In this example you played chords by pressing the keys for the “root notes” (ONE FINGER chords). But you can also specify the chord by playing all the notes in the chord. (Refer to page 47.) • You can insert a fill-in pattern while the preset rhythm pattern is playing by pressing either the FILL IN 1 or FILL IN 2 button.
Basic functions Record your performance (SEQUENCER) SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2
Basic functions SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6 SOLO SOLO ONE TOUCH PLAY
Basic functions Store your panel settings (PANEL MEMORY) SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX
Basic functions Save data on a floppy disk SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6
Basic functions SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6 SOLO SOLO ONE TOUCH PLAY
Basic functions Load rhythm data from a Technics pattern disk (COMPOSER LOAD) SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD SPLIT POINT DEMO MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCE
Basic functions Play back commercial song disks (DIRECT PLAY) SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX
The THEATRE SONIC feature creates a special sound field to give stereoscopic effects to the instrument sound. This effect can be enhanced by adding external rear speakers.
Basic functions Remote Controller (PR804) You can use the included wireless remote control to adjust the MAIN VOLUME, activate DIRECT PLAY (page 98), and activate SEQUENCER playback (page 67). • To operate DIRECT PLAY with the remote controller, the normal playback display must be present with the disk inserted, and for the SEQUENCER playback, the instrument must be in the stand-by mode for playing back. Battery installation • Before insertion, make sure the battery polarity is as indicated.
About the display A large-size display, easy to operate with excellent readability, is used for displaying various information such as the names of the selected sounds and rhythms etc. and when setting the functions. Let’s take a look. • The display illustrations shown in this User’s Manual are examples for the sake of clarification; the actual displays on your instrument may differ from the illustrations.
PAGE When there are additional parts to the current display, a page number indication, for example PAGE1/2, appears in the upper right corner of the screen. For example, 1/2 indicates that there are two pages of the display, and the current page is page 1. In this case, you can use the upper and lower PAGE buttons, to the right of the balance buttons, to view different “pages” of the display. ⇒ Press the button corresponding to the ∧ or ∨ button on the display to change the value.
HELP You can find an explanation of each button’s function on the display. 1. Press the HELP button. 2. Use the buttons below the display to select a language. 3. Press the OK button. HELP 4. Press a button on the panel whose explanation • An explanation of the button’s function is shown on the display. 5. Press the HELP button again to exit the help mode. • Attention display messages and error messages are also shown in the selected language.
Part I Sounds and effects Overview of sounds and effects Sounds and effects The following is an overview of the sound parts of this instrument. NX SOUND Part NX SOUND is the Technics original sound generator format which evokes realtime performance quality and expressive power, and dramatically expands the number of sounds and effects generated. This format includes GM2 (General MIDI Level 2), and make various controls possible when data is created and reproduced by computer.
Part I Sounds and effects SOUND EXPLORER This is a convenient feature for finding the sound you want from the many available sounds. 1. In the PART SELECT section, select a part. 3. Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to select a GROUP of sound. 2. Press the SOUND EXPLORER button to turn 4. Use the buttons on both side of the display to it on. select the sound. SOUND EXPLORER • Use the buttons to the left and right of the display to select the sound. • The list of sounds is contained on several screen “pages.
Part I Sounds and effects About foot marks The foot indication on each balance button (for example 8’) refers to the pitch of a rank of pipes in a pipe organ. If 8’ is used as the standard (the pitch as played on the keyboard), a 16’ rank pitch will be one octave below the 8’ rank pitch, and a 4’ rank pitch one octave above. When the middle C key is pressed, the sounds of the different pitch ranks are as follows.
Part I Sounds and effects SPLIT You can split the keyboard into right and left sections (SPLIT), and assign a different sound to each section. 1. Press the LEFT button in the CONDUCTOR 2. Use the SPLIT POINT button to define the point that divides the left and right keyboard sections. to turn it on. • If the LEFT part does not turn on, then turn off the AUTO PLAY CHORD, or select any mode except PIANIST.
Part I Sounds and effects Pedals Sustain pedal Sostenuto pedal Soft pedal Sounds and effects Sustain pedal Sostenuto pedal When a key is released while this pedal is depressed, the sound is sustained so that it lingers and slowly fades out. • This effect does not work for the sounds in the DRUM KITS group. • This effect does not work for some sounds. • The length of the sustain can be set for each part. (Refer to page 104.
Part I Sounds and effects Touch Sensitivity SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD SPLIT POINT DEMO PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS MODE OFF/ON AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5
Part I Sounds and effects 2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select an effect group. • The EFFECT MEMORY is for edited effects (see below). 3. Use the buttons to the right of the display to select the type. • If the types comprise more than one display “page,” use the PAGE buttons to switch pages. • If you press the VARI button to turn it ON, the effect variation is selected. • This display can also be accessed from the REVERB & EFFECT MENU display. (Refer to page 109.
Part I Sounds and effects REVERB SOLO REVERB applies a reverberation effect to the sound. This effect is applied to all the parts in common. Each part can be set to monophonic sound. ⇒ Press the REVERB button to turn it on. REVERB 1. Select a part. 2. Press the SOLO button to turn it on. SOLO • This effect does not work for the METRONOME. Type and parameter settings 1. Press and hold the REVERB button for a few seconds. • The display changes to the following.
Part I Sounds and effects 4. Use the buttons to the left of the display to select an item you wish to set (MIC REVERB SETTING/MIC EFFECT SETTING). Sounds and effects 5. Use the PARAMETER ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the function, and use the VALUE ∧ and ∨ buttons to change the setting.
Part I Sounds and effects Techni-chord SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6 SOL
Part II Playing the rhythm Overview of rhythm performance An explanation follows of the terms related to this instrument’s rhythm performance. Rhythm and accompaniment pattern STYLE Each rhythm is comprised of not only a DRUMS pattern, but also of accompaniment patterns called BASS and ACCOMP. The combination of all of these is the rhythm. • The accompaniment pattern sounds when you perform using the AUTO PLAY CHORD (APC). (Refer to page 47.
Part II Playing the rhythm METRONOME 1. In the RHYTHM GROUP section, select METRONOME. • The following display appears. 2. Select the time signature for the metronome. • Select “Metronome Off” if you do not wish the first beat of the measure to be accented. • Press the START/STOP button to start the metronome. Start the rhythm There are two ways to start the rhythm. Normal start Adjust the tempo The tempo of the rhythm pattern is adjusted with the TEMPO/PROGRAM dial. 1. Select a rhythm.
Part II Playing the rhythm Playing the rhythm SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 MUS
Part II Playing the rhythm FILL IN ENDING You can insert a fill-in pattern any time during the rhythm performance. Choose from two different fill-in patterns. Finish the rhythm performance with an ending pattern. 1. Select a rhythm and press the START/STOP 1. Select a rhythm and press the START/STOP button. button. 2. Press the INTRO & ENDING 1 or INTRO & 2. Press the FILL IN 1 or FILL IN 2 button. ENDING 2 button to turn it on.
Part II Playing the rhythm Press a key in the left keyboard section to specify the root note. The major chord corresponding to this root note is automatically played in an accompaniment pattern. • When three or more keys of a chord are pressed, it is recognized as a chord. Example: C chord Minor, seventh and minor seventh chords are also easily produced. minor chord seventh chord minor seventh chord Play the root note plus a black key to the left of it.
Part II Playing the rhythm How to use the AUTO PLAY CHORD 1. Select the desired rhythm and sound(s), and set the tempo. • Do not select METRONOME. 6. Specify a chord. • If the BASIC or ADVANCED mode was selected, specify the chord on the keyboard section to the left of the split point. 2. Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD’s OFF/ON Split point button to turn it on. AUTO PLAY CHORD MODE OFF/ON CHORD FINDER • An accompaniment pattern in the specified chord is automatically played.
Part II Playing the rhythm APC VOLUME CHORD FINDER To adjust the volume balance between the automatic accompaniment and the parts you play manually on the keyboard, the volume of all the automatic accompaniment parts can be lowered as one. The CHORD FINDER can help, for example, when you do not know which keys to press to specify a given chord. When you input the chord name, the CHORD FINDER shows you which keys to press and even lets you hear the notes that make up.
Part II Playing the rhythm Fade In/Fade Out SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6
Part II Playing the rhythm Sound Arranger SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS MODE OFF/ON AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PROGRESSIVE PIANIST PIANO STYLIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6
Part II Playing the rhythm Piano Stylist SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6 S
Part II Playing the rhythm Music Style Arranger SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3
Part II Playing the rhythm Panel Memory SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 4 5 6
Part II Playing the rhythm Recall the panel setup PANEL MEMORY mode 1. Press the BANK VIEW button to turn it on. You can define which panel settings are recalled when the PANEL MEMORY is used. Select a bank. 2. Press the desired PANEL MEMORY number button (1 to 8). • The panel setup changes to the one stored in the specified memory. • You can then change the sound settings, etc. manually; however, the contents of the memory remain unchanged until you store them again.
Part III Piano Performance Pads (PR804) Playing phrases SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1
Part III Piano Performance Pads (PR804) Copying phrases You can copy the desired data, as phrases, from the SEQUENCER to each pad memory of a “User Bank”. • Chord data is also copied to pad buttons 5 and 6 (SOLO). PHRASE COPY SEQ TO PAD COPY Copy a phrase from one pad to another. 1. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it on. PROGRAM MENUS • The display looks similar to the following. 1. Record a phrase in the SEQUENCER, or load data from a disk.
Part III Piano Performance Pads (PR804) Compile You can assign desired phrases from different banks in “Compile Bank” 1 and 2. 1. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn 3. Select COMPILE SET. • The display looks similar to the following. it on. PROGRAM MENUS • The display looks similar to the following. • You can press the NAMING button and assign a name to the bank. 4. Press the BANK button to select a bank (Compile Bank: 1/2). 2. Select PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS.
Part III Piano Performance Pads (PR804) 6. Press the OK button. • For details about KEY SETTING, refer to page 87. • For details about CHORD MODIFY CHANGE, refer to page 88. 7. Select the part to record to. • Press the button for PART 1 or PART 2. • Recording begins as soon as the pad is selected. • Two parts can be recorded (PAD 1–4). • The display looks similar to the following. • Refer to page 89 for detailed information about PART SETTING. 8. Proceed to record.
Part IV Sequencer Outline of the Sequencer SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6 S
Part IV Sequencer 3. Select RECORD & EDIT, COPY & PASTE or RANGE EDIT, and follow the corresponding procedure. Summary of the SEQUENCER menu items RECORD & EDIT These functions are recording and editing operations used for creating a new performance. REALTIME RECORD (page 65) Record each part of your performance just as you play it on the keyboard. PUNCH RECORD (page 70) Correct a selected portion of your recorded performance.
Part IV Sequencer About the measure count The measure count on the display corresponds to the time signature of the selected rhythm. However, if rhythm data is stored in the RHYTHM part and that part is played back, the measure count on the display corresponds to the stored rhythm data. (Refer to page 75.) • If you wish to use a time signature not available in the preset rhythms, use the COMPOSER to create a new time signature. (Refer to page 86.
Part IV Sequencer Sequencer parts The following summary explains what is stored in each SEQUENCER part.
Part IV Sequencer Easy Record Suppose you are playing your instrument and you wish to record and play back your performance to hear how it sounds. You can bypass the set-up procedures of the full-scale sequencer and begin recording quickly and easily. • Note that by executing EASY REC, the original data in the selected song number is erased. Recording procedure 1. Press the EASY REC button to turn it on. SEQUENCER PLAY EASY REC CHORD STEP REC • The display changes to the following. 4.
Part IV • The display looks similar to the following. Sequencer • If you wish to redo the recording, press the REC STOP button and then record again. To change the sounds and effects, etc. please set them again. • If you make a mistake in recording, you can correct a specific portion of your performance without having to redo the whole part. (Refer to page 70.) 11. When you have finished recording, press the 6.
Part IV Sequencer CYCLE RECORD This mode allows you to have specified recording measures continuously repeated. Thus you can record measures by adding notes during any cycle. 1. On the REALTIME RECORD display, specify “REC” for a track number you are going to record, and “PLAY” for track numbers you wish to have played back. 2. Press the CYCLE: OFF button. • The display looks similar to the following. 3. Use the START MEASURE ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the beginning measure number. 4.
Part IV Sequencer 8. When you are finished playing back your performance, press the SEQUENCER PLAY button to turn it off. If a rhythm progression has been recorded in the RHYTHM (RHY) part, the MEASURE display used in the STEP RECORD and EDIT displays conforms to the time signature data stored in the RHYTHM part. Adjusting the playback tempo Even with a song having recorded tempo data, you can use TEMPO/PROGRAM or TAP TEMPO to adjust the tempo to your liking.
Part IV Sequencer SEQUENCER VOLUME When playing the keyboard along with a recorded performance, you can adjust the total volume of all the playback parts as one. ⇒ Use the APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME slide control to adjust the volume. APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX OFF • Use this control to lower the volume of the recorded playback parts when it is too loud relative to the volume of your manual performance.
Part IV Sequencer Song Select You can select a desired song from the list of recorded songs. 1. On the SEQ MENU display, select RECORD 3. Use the SONG SELECT ▲ and ▼ buttons to & EDIT. select a song. • The total amount of memory used for the current song is shown as a percentage (%) to the right of the song name. • If the NAMING button is pressed, the NAMING display appears. • To optimize memory, songs you do not wish to preserve should be deleted. (Refer to page 77.) 2.
Part IV Sequencer AUTO PUNCH RECORD You can also set the punch-in and punch-out points beforehand, so that recording automatically begins and ends at the specified points. 1. On the PUNCH RECORD display, press the AUTO: OFF button. • If REC is not shown for any track, the button does not turn ON. • The display looks similar to the following. 5. Press the EXIT button. • The display changes to the PUNCH RECORD display. 6. Press the START/STOP button.
Part IV 5. Use the CURSOR Sequencer ▼ ▲ and buttons to move the cursor to the note position (dot) you are going to store. • Each dot represents one-eighth of a quarter-note (a thirtysecond note). • When storing triplets, it may not be possible to match the timing exactly with the 1/32-note steps. However, if you select triplet-type notes for the note length (LENGTH) in step 6 below, the timing is automatically corrected. 6. Use the left REC NOTE LENGTH ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the note value.
Part IV Sequencer Assigning the images Assign images to the selected point (PIC) of a song. 1. Use the SONG SELECT ∧ and ∨ of the SEQUENCER MENU display to select a song number to which the images will be assigned, and select RECORD & EDIT. 2. Select STEP RECORD on the RECORD & EDIT display. 3. Use the balance buttons below the display to • The moment where the images are displayed may be retarded slightly from the specified point.
Part IV Sequencer Store a chord progression Store the chord progression for the AUTO PLAY CHORD in the track for the CHORD part. Then, when the AUTO PLAY CHORD is used during playback, even if you do not specify the chords with your left hand, the chords change automatically. • The chord length is specified with the CHORD STEP RECORD keys on the keyboard. DELETE Reset key Press to begin storing from the beginning. ▼ ▲ Correction keys Move back one step. Move forward one step.
Part IV Sequencer (1) While playing a D7 chord, press the key one time. (2) While playing a G7 chord, press the key one time. • You can press the INTRO & ENDING button or a FILL IN button on the panel to store the desired pattern at the cursor position. (An INTRO or COUNT INTRO can be stored only at the beginning.) • Store a rest by pressing a note value key without specifying a chord. 5. At the end of the chord progression, press the End key ( ).
Part IV Correct the recorded rhythm progression 1. Follow the procedure to select the STEP RECORD: RHYTHM display. Sequencer TRACK CLEAR To erase all data from the current track, press the CLR button, and then press the YES button on the confirmation display. • If you wish to cancel the clear procedure, press the NO button. 2. Use the MEAS buttons to go to the measure you wish to modify. (The * is highlighted.) 3. Correct the rhythm data. • Press the ERS button to erase data at the cursor position.
Part IV Sequencer Quantize The QUANTIZE function can correct the timing of your performance after it has been recorded. If the rhythm is slightly out of sync or inexact, it will automatically be corrected to the specified quantize level. 1. On the SEQ MENU display, select RECORD & EDIT. 6. Use the VALUE ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the quantize level. • Select from , , 3, , 2. On the RECORD & EDIT display, select QUANTIZE. • The display looks similar to the following. 3, , 3.
Part IV Sequencer Track Clear Erase the contents of a specific track. 1. On the SEQ MENU display, select RECORD & EDIT. 2. On the RECORD & EDIT display, select TRACK CLEAR. • The display looks similar to the following. 4. Press the OK button. • The confirmation display appears. Press the YES button to execute the function, or press the NO button to cancel the function. • If the YES button is pressed, the specified tracks are erased. 3.
Part IV Sequencer CYCLE PLAY You can aurally check the data you are editing by accessing the CYCLE PLAY display from the NOTE EDIT display. • If you wish other tracks to be played back, they should be selected beforehand on the SEQUENCER PLAY display. (Refer to page 67.) 1. On the NOTE EDIT display, press the PLAY button. • The display looks similar to the following. 3. Use the END MEASURE ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the last playback measure. 4. Press the START/STOP button.
Part IV Sequencer Copy and paste the recorded data You can copy and paste specific portions of the recorded data. Select the function 1. On the SEQ MENU display, use the SONG ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the number of the 2. On the COPY & PASTE display, select a function. song. Then select COPY & PASTE. • The display looks similar to the following. 3. Perform the editing procedures. (See below.
Part IV Sequencer MEASURE COPY MEASURE ERASE Copy recorded data of specified measures to a specified point. • On the destination track, the new data replaces the current measure contents. Erase the recorded contents of specific measures. You can also specify which type of data is to be erased. • Note that only the contents of the measures are erased, not the measures themselves; the length of the performance remains the same. 1. Specify the measures you wish to copy from the source track (FROM).
Part IV Sequencer MEASURE INSERT APC TO SMF CONVERT Insert specified measures at a specified point. • The length of the performance accordingly increases by the number of inserted measures. When a sequence is recorded using AUTO PLAY CHORD, the SEQUENCER data just contains a chord sequence on one track.
Part IV Sequencer VELOCITY CHANGE TRANSPOSE Modify the recorded velocity in specific measures of specific tracks. Change of key of specific measures of specific tracks. 1. Use the TRACK ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the track you wish to edit. • You cannot select the track for the CONTROL, RHYTHM or CHORD part. • If ALL is selected, all tracks will be edited. 2. Use the FIRST MEASURE ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the start point (measure number) of the velocity change. 3.
Part IV ADVANCE/DELAY Speed up or delay the sound production of specified performance data. 1. Use the TRACK ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the track you wish to edit. • You cannot select the track for the CONTROL, RHYTHM or CHORD part. • If ALL is selected, all tracks will be edited. 2. Use the FIRST MEASURE ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the start point (measure number) of the change. 3. Use the LAST MEASURE ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the end point (measure number) of the change. 4.
Composer Part V Composer Outline of the Composer SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3
Part V Composer Three ways to record in the COMPOSER Composer There are three ways to create and record a rhythm. Simple recording method Use EASY COMPOSER to quickly create a unique rhythm just by selecting a pattern for each part. Pattern Copy (page 92) Copy a preset rhythm or SEQUENCER data to a COMPOSER memory, edit it as you like, and then store it as a new rhythm. Create a completely new rhythm Compose all the parts of a completely new rhythm from scratch.
Part V OK button. • The display looks similar to the following. 6. Use the MEASURE ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the number of measures in your new rhythm pattern (1 to 16). 7. Use the TIME SIGNATURE ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the meter of the pattern (1/4 to 8/4). • When the settings for the MEASURE and TIME SIGNATURE of the INTRO or ENDING patterns are changed, the Maj and Min settings change at the same time. 8. Press the OK button. 4. Press the CLEAR THE ENTIRE PATTERN button.
Part V Composer 4. Record the part. • The specified number of measures are repeatedly played back, during which time any newly played notes are added to those already recorded. The current measure number is shown on the display as “MEASURE=”. • Record the performance in C major for correct chord progressions during playback. Follow the KEY SETTING procedure if you wish to record the performance in a different scale.
Part V Composer You can make detailed settings for each part. 1. On the REALTIME RECORDING display, press the PART SETTING button. • The settings comprise three pages of the display. Use the PAGE buttons to switch pages. 2. Use the PART ▲ and ▼ buttons to select a part. 3. Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to set the correspond- BALANCE: Adjust the volume balance. PAN: Adjust the stereo balance of each part (LEFT 64 – CENTER – RIGHT 63).
Part V Composer Composer Step Record Use STEP RECORD to store the notes one-by-one on the display. This is a convenient way to store complicated patterns that are difficult to play. Recording procedure 1. While you are recording, press the STEP RECORD button. notes. • The display changes to the STEP RECORD display similar to the following. 2. Use the CURSOR buttons to move the cursor to the note position you are going to store. • Each dot represents one-eighth of a quarter-note (a thirtysecond note).
Part V Composer You can edit the recorded data one measure at a time. Select the function you wish to edit. 1. During recording, press the MEASURE EDIT button. • The display looks similar to the following. 3. Follow the procedure to edit the function (see below). • Only the contents of the same pattern can be edited. 2. Select the function. MEASURE COPY Copy recorded data of specified measures to a specified point. • On the destination track, the new data replaces the current measure contents.
Composer Part V Composer MEASURE DELETE MEASURE INSERT Delete specified measures from all parts at once. • The length of the performance accordingly decreases by the number of deleted measures. Insert blank measures at a specified point. • The length of the performance accordingly increases by the number of inserted measures. 1. Use the FIRST MEASURE ∧ and ∨ buttons, 1. Use the FIRST MEASURE button to select the to specify the first measure to delete. 2.
Part V Composer 4. On the FROM side, use the buttons to specify the part to copy from. Composer • For the DRUM part you can specify the DRUMS 1 or 2 part; for other parts you can specify a part other than a DRUMS part. 5. On the TO side, use the FUNC ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify for each part whether or not to copy the data. KEEP: Part data is not copied. CLEAR: Part data is erased. COPY: Part data is copied. 6. Press the OK button.
Part VI Disk Drive Outline of the Disk Drive function The Disk Drive enables you to store recorded and stored data from this instrument’s memories on disks, as well as play commercial recorded disks on this instrument. Disk Drive Internal memory and Floppy Disk Drive Main parts of the Floppy Disk Drive Disk slot The storable internal memory of this instrument as well as the backup time are limited.
Part VI Disk Drive SMF with LYRICS Playback of commercial song disks DIRECT PLAY lets you enjoy playing commercially sold song disks directly from a disk. It’s fast because you don’t have to load the disk data into your instrument’s memory. SMF with LYRICS is a format in which character information that is included with the MIDI data, such as karaoke lyrics, can be displayed. This instrument supports this format, making it possible to view the lyrics on the display while a performance is played back.
Part VI Disk Drive Loading data Recall (load) the data from the disk to this instrument’s memories. • Note that the load procedure causes any data which is currently stored in the relevant memories to be erased. LOAD Load data that saved to a disk into this instrument’s memory. 1. Insert the disk with the stored data into the Disk Drive. Push it all the way in until you hear a click. LOAD OPTION Specify the kind of data you wish to load from the disk to your instrument. Disk Drive 1.
Part VI SMF LOAD Load data which was saved in the “Standard MIDI File” (SMF) format. 1. On the LOAD (PAGE 1/3) display, press the SMF button. • The display looks similar to the following. Disk Drive 5. Press the LOAD button. • The LOAD operation begins. • When the operation has been successfully completed, “COMPLETED!” is shown on the display. • If you press the START/STOP button, playback of the loaded data begins. • During the LOAD operation, data that cannot be processed by this instrument is ignored.
Part VI Disk Drive Direct Play You can enjoy immediate playback of “Standard MIDI File” (SMF), “Disk Orchestra Collection” (DOC) and “PianoDisc” disks—all without loading the song data. 1. Insert the disk with the stored data into the Disk Drive. 2. On the DISK MENU display, select DIRECT PLAY. • The display looks similar to the following. Disk Drive • For SMF files, use the PLAY AS button to specify a sound arrangement mode. GM2: GM2 LEVEL 2 NX: NX SOUND PREV.
Part VI Disk Drive Song Medley Songs saved from the SEQUENCER to a disk (disk data) in the TECHNICS FORMAT can be played back in a medley. 1. On the DISK MENU display, select SONG 3. Press the START button. • The display looks similar to the following. • During the performance, the display changes to the playback display. • During a medley performance, if you press the MIXER button you can change the settings for each part.
Part VI 2. Press the YES button to format the disk, or press the NO button to cancel the format. • When the YES button is pressed, disk format begins. After about 1–2 minutes, formatting is completed and DISK NAMING display is shown. Disk Drive 4. Press the OK button. • The FORMAT display can also be accessed from the DISK TOOLS menu when, for example, you wish to reformat a disk. (Refer to page 102.) 3. Use the buttons below the display to assign a Disk Drive name.
Part VI Specify the kind of data you wish to save to the disk. To maximize effective use of disk memory or to minimize the save time, select only the type of data you wish to save. 1. Use the PAGE buttons to access the 2/3 SAVE OPTION display. • The display looks similar to the following. SMF FORMAT 0 This instrument’s SEQUENCER data can be saved in the “Standard MIDI File” format (FORMAT 0) for use on other instruments.
Part VI 8. Use the SAVE AS button to select the sound generator mode (GM/GM2/NX). • If the data created on this instrument was saved in the GM/GM2 mode, the sounds etc. may change. If saving data in the GM/GM2 mode, be sure to select sounds from the SOUND EXPLORER sound groups when you create data. —GM: GM BASIC and Standard Kit —GM2: GM2 EXTEND and GM2 DRUM KITS Disk Drive 9. Press the SAVE button. • The SAVE operation begins.
Part VII Sound Outline of the Sound SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6 SOLO SO
Part VII Sound SUSTAIN: Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust the length of the sustain (1–8). Use the ON/OFF buttons to enable or disable the sustain effect, when the sustain pedal is depressed. GLIDE PEDAL: Use the GLIDE ON/OFF buttons to enable or disable the glide effect, if it has been assigned to the pedal. • For pedal settings, refer to page 121. SOUND: Use the SOUND ∧ and ∨ buttons to select a sound. • The buttons on the control panel may also be used to select a sound.
Part VII Sound BEND RANGE: Use the BEND RANGE ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the PITCH BEND range (0 to 12). Increments are in semitones. The higher the number, the greater the change in pitch when PITCH BEND data is received as MIDI data. MONO/POLY MODE: Use the MONO/POLY MODE∧ and the output mode. ∨ buttons to select MODULATION SENSITIVITY: Use the MOD. SENS ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust the sensitivity of the MODULATION (when MIDI data is recieved).
Part VII Sound DIGITAL EFFECT: Select DIGITAL EFF. Use the buttons below the display to set the DIGITAL EFFECT to ON or OFF for the corresponding part. EQUALIZER HIGH: Sound quality correction in the high range. Select EQUALIZER HI FC; use the buttons below the display to set the standard frequency. Select EQUALIZER HI GAIN; use the buttons below the display to set the ratio of change. CHORUS: Select CHORUS.
Part VII Sound Master Tuning This setting is used to fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This is convenient when this instrument is played with other instruments or with a recorded performance. 1. On the SOUND MENU display, select MASTER TUNING. • The display changes to the following. 2. Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust the pitch. • Pressing the ∧ and ∨ buttons at the same time will reset the tuning to the standard 440.0 Hz.
Part VII Sound Sound Load Option The data for each individual sound is set with the most suitable effect settings, etc., but in some cases when switching from one sound to another and these settings are recalled, the setup is not the way you want it. By using the SOUND LOAD OPTION, you can adjust the settings so that specific data is not recalled. 1. On the SOUND MENU display, select SOUND LOAD OPTION. • The display looks similar to the following. 2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select an item.
Part VIII Reverb & Effect Outline of the Reverb & Effect SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1
Part IX Sound Edit Outline of the Sound Edit SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6
Part IX Sound Edit Easy Edit The most commonly used edit functions are consolidated on one display, providing convenient and quick editing operation. 1. On the SOUND EDIT menu display, select EASY EDIT. • The display changes to the following. Easy Edit items BRILLIANCE: Adjust the brightness of the sound. VIBRATO DEPTH: Set vibrato depth. VIBRATO SPEED: Set vibrato speed. 2 Use the buttons below the display to specify the value of the attribute.
Part IX Sound Edit 6. Use the DETUNE ∧ and ∨ buttons for fine adjustment of the pitch deviation. 7. Use the PANNING ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust the stereo balance. • PAN: CTR is the center point. At L64, the sound is all the way to the left, at R63 all the way to the right. • If STEREO R or STEREO L is selected for the MODE, the balance is fixed (cannot be moved). KEY LAYER Adjust the relation of tone output to keyboard location. 1. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 2/4 display.
Part IX Sound Edit VELOCITY LAYER TONE DYNAMICS Adjust these settings to regulate the tone output relative to the velocity. You can adjust the settings so that a different sound (tone) is output for each tone depending on the velocity (how hard the keys are played). 1. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 3/4 display. • The display looks similar to the following. 2. Use the buttons to the left of the display to select a tone (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th). 1. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 4/4 display.
Part IX Sound Edit PITCH ENVELOPE PITCH ENVELOPE TOUCH & KEY FOLLOW Specify how the pitch changes over time, from the time the key is played to the time the sound dies out. Specify how the pitch envelope changes in relation to note pitch. 1. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 2/3 display. 1. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 3/3 display. • The display looks similar to the following. 2. Use the buttons to the left of the display to 2. Use the buttons to the left of the display to select a tone.
Part IX Sound Edit For LPF(6)+EQ/HPF(6)+EQ filters, the sound quality can be modified by the EQUALIZER. RANGE Select the setting range (HIGH or LOW). FREQ Set the standard frequency. GAIN Set the level increase or decrease from the value set for FREQ (dB). 6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 for each tone, as desired. TOUCH & KEY FOLLOW FILTER ENVELOPE Adjust how the filter is applied relative to touch and pitch.
Part IX Sound Edit FILTER ENVELOPE TOUCH & KEY FOLLOW Specify how the filter envelope (curve) changes relative to touch or note pitch. 1. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 4/4 display. • The display looks similar to the following. 3. Use the TOUCH ∧ and ∨ buttons to modify how the respective filter envelopes change relative to touch. • Use the TIME ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the time change, and the LEVEL ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the level, relative to touch.
Part IX Sound Edit ENVELOPE TOUCH & KEY FOLLOW Specify how the volume changes relative to touch or note pitch over time. 1. Use the PAGE buttons to view the 3/3 display. 3. Use the TOUCH ∧ and ∨ buttons to change the touch settings. • Use the ATK ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the ATTACK time change depending on touch. Use the DCY ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the DECAY time change depending on touch. • At a – setting, the softer the keys are pressed, the greater the change.
Part IX Sound Edit Effect Edit These are settings related to the various effects applied to your edited sound. EFFECT 1. On the SOUND EDIT menu display, select EFFECT. • The display looks similar to the following. 2. Use the respective CHORUS ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify how the CHORUS is applied. 3. Use the REVERB ADJUST ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify how the REVERB is applied. 4. Use the MONO/POLY ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the sound output mode. 5.
Part IX Sound Edit Store the new sound The MEMORY button in the SOUND GROUP section accesses memory banks reserved for the sounds you create with the SOUND EDIT. You can store up to 40 original sounds then select the sounds just like the other sounds in the SOUND GROUP. Procedure Select a new sound 1. When you have edited the sound to just the You can select your original sound just like the other sounds in the SOUND GROUP. way you like it, on the SOUND EDIT menu display press the WRITE button.
Part X Control Outline of Control functions SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 5 6
Part X Control Pedal Setting By assigning one of the many programmable functions to each of the soft and sostenuto pedals, you can then control the function during your performance just by pressing the pedal. 1. On the CONTROL MENU display, select PEDAL SETTING. • The display looks similar to the following. MULTI EFFECT: MULTI EFFECT button on/off ROTARY SLOW/FAST: TREMOLO SLOW/FAST of the DIGITAL DRAWBAR MIC REVERB: MIC REVERB on/off MIC EFFECT: MIC EFFECT on/off 2.
Customize Part XI Customize Outline of Customize functions SX-PR804 AUTO PLAY CHORD DEMO SPLIT POINT MODE OFF/ON PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS AUTO SETTING BANK SOUND ARRANGER RHYTHM GROUP STOP 8&16 BEAT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING MOVIE & SHOW METRONOME SOUL & DISCO GOSPEL & BLUES COUNTRY & WESTERN MARCH & WALTZ LATIN & WORLD MEMORY SET PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE OFF/ON – FAVORITES CHORD FINDER MAIN VOLUME APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME MAX MAX
Part XI Customize Numerous message displays and setting displays conveniently guide you through the operation steps of this instrument. Once you become familiar with the operation of your instrument, however, you may wish to shorten or even suspend the display time of the message displays. 1. On the CUSTOMIZE MENU display, select DISPLAY TIME OUT. • The display looks similar to the following.
Part XI Customize Customize MIDI Setting Load Option Specify how MIDI data is handled when data is loaded from a disk. 1. On the CUSTOMIZE MENU display, select MIDI SETTING LOAD OPTION. • The display looks similar to the following. 2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select an item. Load MIDI Parameters? From Registration file: Specify whether MIDI data is also loaded when panel data is loaded (NO/YES).
Part XI Customize Specify whether the THEATRE SONIC effect is to be created using only speakers of the instrument or using external rear speakers as well. 1. On the CUSTOMIZE MENU display, select THEATRE SONIC SPEAKER MODE. • The display looks similar to the following. 2. Select a mode. VIRTUAL REAR SPEAKERS: The effect is created using only internal speakers. ACTUAL REAR SPEAKERS The effect is created using external rear speakers as well.
Part XII MIDI What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is the international standard for digital communication of electronic musical instrument data. This means that any equipment which has a MIDI terminal—such as electronic musical instruments and personal computers—can easily exchange digital data with other MIDI equipment without resorting to complicated conversions or connections.
Part XII MIDI The following kinds of data can be transmitted/received. PROGRAM CHANGE NOTE NUMBER: Number specifying which key is played. NOTE ON: Specifies that a key is played. NOTE OFF: Specifies that a key is released. VELOCITY: Specifies how hard a key is struck. • MIDI notes are assigned numbers from 0 to 127, with middle C (C3) as 60. Note pitches are in semitone increments, with the higher numbers assigned to the higher pitches. This is sound change data.
Part XII MIDI Part Setting Follow this procedure to set the functions which can be set for each part: MIDI CHANNELs, the OCTAVE data to NOTE data during transmission, and LOCAL CONTROL (whether or not the sound generator of this instrument is active during transmission). 1. On the MIDI MENU display, select PART SETTING. 4. Use the OCTAVE ∧ and ∨ buttons to set the octave shift value (–3 to 3). • The display looks similar to the following.
Part XII MIDI Control Messages Enable or disable the exchange of various control data. 1. On the MIDI MENU display, select CONTROL MESSAGES. 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each control as desired. MIDI • The display looks similar to the following. • The CONTROL MESSAGES display consists of 3 pages. Use the PAGE buttons to switch between pages. 2. Use the MESSAGE ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the control message. 3. Use the OFF/ON buttons to specify on or off for the control message.
Part XII MIDI Common Setting Set the functions which are common to all parts. 1. On the MIDI MENU display, select COMMON SETTING. MIDI • The display looks similar to the following. 2. Use ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the item. NOTE ONLY: Of the performance data, specify whether or not only note data is exchanged. PROGRAM CHANGE TO P. MEM: Enable or disable the exchange of program change numbers for the RIGHT 1 part by operation of the PANEL MEMORY buttons.
Part XII MIDI Mode Setting Initialize the settings for when the NX SOUND or GM LEVEL 2 mode is ON. 1. On the MIDI MENU display, select MODE SETTING. MIDI • The display looks similar to the following. 2. Select the mode. • There are two modes for GM LEVEL 2 depending on the parts to use. • The confirmation display appears. Press the YES button to execute the function, or press the NO button to cancel the function. • When using an external sequencer in GM LEVEL 2, select
Part XII MIDI MIDI Presets Establish the optimum settings depending on how this Keyboard is connected to other equipment, and on whether this Keyboard is used as the master or the slave. 1. On the MIDI MENU display, select MIDI PRESETS. • The display looks similar to the following. Storing user settings After you change the MIDI settings, you can store your customized settings in USER preset memory. 1. Adjust the various MIDI settings. 2. Go to PAGE 4/4 of the MIDI PRESETS display.
Part XII MIDI Program Change MIDI Out Use this function to immediately transmit specific PROGRAM CHANGE and BANK SELECT data from this display on a specified MIDI channel. 1. On the MIDI MENU display, select PROGRAM 3. Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to change the setting. CHANGE MIDI OUT. • The display looks similar to the following. 4. Press the SEND button. MIDI • The specified data is transmitted. • The data is unconditionally transmitted regardless of the other settings. 2.
Part XII MIDI Computer Connection These settings are used to select the mode related to MIDI signal flow when a personal computer is connected to the USB terminal of this instrument. • When connecting to a personal computer, install the USB driver on the included CD-ROM to the computer first. (Refer to the separate manual for more information.) 1. Turn off the power to this instrument. 2. Connect a personal computer to the USB terminal on the rear of this instrument. MIDI 3.
Initialize This instrument has many settable functions and storable memories. However, you can return the settings and memory to the factory-preset status. INITIAL 1. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it on. 4. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the desired type of initialization. • PERFORMANCE includes all the items which are listed below it. PROGRAM MENUS 5. Press the OK button. • The display changes to the confirmation display. Press the YES button if you wish to execute the initialization.
Connections (on the rear panel) THEATRE SONIC EXT OUT LINE OUT AUX IN THRU MIDI OUT IN USB VIDEO OUT (NTSC/PAL) PEDAL IN (PR804) THEATRE SONIC EXT OUT (PR804) External rear speakers for the THEATRE SONIC effect can be connected to these terminals. (Refer to page 124.) AUX IN (input level 0.5 Vrms, 6 kΩ) Other instruments such as a sound generator can be connected to this terminal, and the sound will be output from this instrument’s speakers.
Assembly (PR604) Follow the steps below to assemble your Technics piano. Make sure you are using the correct parts and that they are in the correct direction. • At least 2 people are required for assembly. • To disassemble the piano, reverse the procedure. 1. Remove the packing and take the parts out of the 6. Secure the piano body to the stand. carton. Confirm that all the parts on the printed list are present. List Black Screw (A) 2. The following parts are in the screw kit. Brass-colored screw . .
Assembly (PR804) Follow the steps below to assemble your Technics piano. Make sure you are using the correct parts and that they are in the correct direction. • At least 2 people are required for assembly. • To disassemble the piano, reverse the procedure. 1. Remove the packing and take the parts out of the 6. Secure the piano body to the stand. carton. Confirm that all the parts on the printed list are present. List 2. The following parts are in the screw kit.
Symptoms which appear to be signs of trouble The following changes in performance may occur in the Technics Keyboard but do not indicate trouble. Sounds and effects Phenomenon Remedy The buttons, keys, etc. malfunction. • Turn off the POWER button once, then turn it on again. If this procedure is not successful, turn off the POWER button once.
Phenomenon COMPOSER Storage is not possible. Remedy • The remaining memory capacity of the COMPOSER is 0. Setting the time signature and number of measures is • The time signature and number of measures cannot be changed not possible. for a pattern which is currently recorded in the COMPOSER. If you wish to change the time signature and/or measure data, first follow the procedure to clear the memory. (Refer to page 86.
Error messages No. 00 Contents The data on the disk that you are using is for a different product. 01 An error has occurred while the disk was loading. Please try again! 02 There is no disk in the Disk Drive. 03 The file that you tried to load is empty. 05 An error has occurred while the disk was saving. Please try again! No. 31 Contents The time signature of the pattern from which you are copying is different from the COMPOSER memory that you are using.
Index FLOPPY DISK FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 A ADVANCED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 APC CONTROL (MIDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 APC/SEQUENCER VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 69 AUTO PLAY CHORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 AUTO PLAY CHORD INPUT (MIDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 PART SETTING (SOUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 PART SETTING (MIDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 PATTERN COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 PEDAL SETITNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications SX-PR604/M SX-PR804/M KEYBOARD 88 KEYS SOUND GENERATOR PCM MAX.
SX-PR604/M SX-PR804/M REVERB & EFFECT TONE CONTROL, REVERB, CHORUS, MULTI, SOUND LOAD OPTION, MIXER CUSTOMIZE DISPLAY TIMEOUT, DATA PROTECTION, FAVORITES SETTING, MIDI SETTING LOAD OPTION, LANGUAGE SETTING, DISK PREFERENCE CONTROL INITIAL, PEDAL SETTING, PANEL MEMORY MODE, MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER MODE, FADE IN/OUT SETTING DISPLAY LCD: PAGE, CONTRAST, EXIT, DISPLAY HOLD DISPLAY TIMEOUT, DATA PROTECTION, FAVORITES SETTING, MIDI SETTING LOAD OPTION, LANGUAGE SETTING, DISK PREFERENCE, VIDEO OUT MODE SETT
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