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Kawai MP11 Owner's Manual

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Introduction
Main Operation
EDIT Menu
STORE Button & SETUPs
Owner's Manual
v1.02
Recorder
USB Menu
SYSTEM Menu
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Introduction Main Operation EDIT Menu STORE Button & SETUPs Owner’s Manual v1.02 Recorder USB Menu SYSTEM Menu Appendix...
  • Page 3 Before attempting to play this instrument, please read the Introduction chapter from page 10 of this owner’s manual. This chapter provides a brief explanation of each section of the MP11’s control panel, an overview of its various jacks and connectors, and details how the components of the instrument’s sound are structured.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DO NOT OPEN RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 5 When using electrical products, the following basic precautions should always be followed: WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. The product should be connected to � If you are going to use an AC power cord, 120V 230V 240V...
  • Page 6 Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or CAUTION damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly. Do not use the product in the following areas. Using the product in such areas may result in product breakdown.

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    1. Reverb ......... . 40 Welcome to the MP11 ......
  • Page 9 Recorder SYSTEM Menu Overview of the Recorder ..... . Overview of the SYSTEM Menu ....Song Recorder SYSTEM Menu parameters &...

  • Page 10: Welcome To The Mp11

    The Grand Feel keys are longer than any other digital piano keyboard action, with the pivot point distance extended to match that of a Kawai grand piano. When the front of a key is pressed down, the rear rises, throwing a hammer which plays the note.

  • Page 11: Owner's Manual Conventions

    The MP11 allows every single customised sound, knob position, fader level, and adjustable parameter to be stored in memory as a SETUP, and recalled at the touch of a button. With over 200 SETUP memories, the MP11 is ideal for busy stage musicians who like to plan several shows ahead, before going out on the road.

  • Page 12: Part Names & Functions

    * Alternative functions can be assigned to the MODULATION wheel in the Controllers page of the EDIT menu (page 47). Volume Faders VOLUME fader This fader controls the master volume level of the MP11’s NORMAL OUTPUT and HEADPHONE jacks. * The fader does not affect the level of the FIXED OUTPUT jacks. LINE IN fader This fader controls the LINE IN volume level.
  • Page 13 E.PIANO Section ON/OFF button This button turns the E.PIANO section ON or OFF. KEY RANGE button This button selects the key range of the E.PIANO section. UPPER/ZONE/LOWER LEDs These LEDs indicate the key range to which the E.PIANO section is assigned. VOLUME fader This fader controls the volume level of the E.PIANO section. TINE/REED/MODERN/E.GRAND-CLAVI buttons These buttons select the category of the e.piano sound.
  • Page 14 (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB), and the four MIDI OUT zones in the LCD display. EDIT Section LOCK ( ) button This button locks the MP11’s control panel, thus preventing any accidental button pushes during a performance. STORE button This button stores edited SOUNDS, or full panel settings to the SETUP and POWERON memories.
  • Page 15 MP3/WAV backward or forward. SETTING Section PANIC button This button returns the MP11 to the Power On state, and also sends All Note Off and Reset All Controller messages via MIDI. SYSTEM button This button enters the SYSTEM menu, allowing many aspects of the MP11’s functionality to be adjusted.

  • Page 16: Front Panel: Jacks & Connectors

    POWER SWITCH This switch turns the MP11 ON and OFF. * The MP11 features a power saving mode that can turn off the instrument automatically after a specified period of inactivity. For more information, please refer to page 99. MIDI Section...
  • Page 17 EDIT menu. For more information, please refer to page 57. FIXED OUTPUT Section FIXED OUTPUT jacks These jacks are used to connect the MP11 to a musical instrument amplifier, PA system, or recording console using XLR terminals. The VOLUME fader does NOT affect these outputs.

  • Page 18: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Connect an expression pedal. Connect to mixing desks, Connect the stereo output professional speakers, and from tablets, portable other PA equipment, etc. audio devices or other Control external MIDI devices, electronic instruments. or connect to a computer with a MIDI interface. XLR pinout: USB type ‘A’...

  • Page 19: Understanding The Mp11

    Understanding the MP11  P reparation before use The MP11 does not feature built-in speakers. Therefore, in order to listen to the MP11, it will first be necessary to connect a mixer, keyboard amplifier, or headphones to the instrument. Once connected to an audio output device, press the POWER SWITCH located on the right of the rear panel to turn on the MP11.

  • Page 20: Overview Of Internal Sections

    Overview of Internal Sections Section Basics As noted previously, the MP11’s PIANO, E.PIANO, and SUB sections all share largely the same operation. This page will explain the fundamentals of turning sections ON and OFF, selecting sounds, and adjusting the section volume.  T urning a section ON or OFF Press the ON/OFF button to turn each section ON or OFF.

  • Page 21: Lcd Display & Control Knobs

    LCD Display & Control Knobs In regular Play Mode the LCD display provides a visual indication of the selected section and sound, and the values of the four real-time control knobs (A, B, C, and D). The function of each knob can be assigned to control any parameter in the EDIT menu, allowing frequently used functions to be accessed from a single screen.

  • Page 22: Reverb

    Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. The MP11 features  high quality types of reverb. Each sound section features independent REVERB ON/OFF and REVERB DEPTH controls, however the REVERB TYPE (and associated settings) is common to all sections.

  • Page 23: Efx

    In addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feeling of the instrument. The MP11 features 12 high quality EFX types, with an effect assigned to each sound by default.

  • Page 24: Amp Simulator

    Amp Simulator (E.PIANO) The tonal character of an amplifier or speaker cabinet is an important component of vintage electric piano sounds. The MP11’s Amp Simulator function features  typical amplifier types and a selection of adjustable parameters.  Amp types Amp type Description S.
  • Page 25  Amp Simulator parameters Page Knob Parameter Description Value range Amp Type Changes the type of amplifier model. [see table above] Drive Adjusts the drive level of the amplifier. 0 ~ 127 Level Adjusts the overall volume level of the amplifier. 0 ~ 127 Amp EQ Lo Adjusts the gain of the amplifier’s low frequencies.

  • Page 26: Key Range

    Overview of Internal Sections Key Range The Key Range setting allows the key range of each sound section to be specified. By default, each internal section will utilise all  keys of the keyboard. However, it is also possible to easily create upper/lower splits or specify a zone between two defined keys.
  • Page 27  S etting the Lower/Upper split point After selecting the Lower/Upper key range type: Press and hold the KEY RANGE button, then press the desired split key of the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will be shown in the LCD display, and will become the new split point.

  • Page 28: Internal Sections & Feature Parameters

    Internal Sections & Feature Parameters PIANO section The MP11’s PIANO section features 12 different piano sounds arranged into CONCERT, POP, JAZZ, and UPRIGHT/ MONO categories. All of the piano sounds have been sampled from Kawai instruments, using alternate voicing configurations, microphone positions, and recording techniques, in order to provide a selection of distinctive acoustic piano sounds that are suitable for various musical styles.
  • Page 29  Virtual Technician parameters Page Knob Parameter Description Value range Voicing Adjusts the tonal character of the selected piano sound. [see below] Stereo Width Adjusts the stereo width of the selected piano sound. 0 ~ 127 String Resonance Adjusts the resonance that is heard when notes are held. OFF, 1 ~ 10 Damper Resonance Adjusts the resonance that is heard when pressing the damper pedal.

  • Page 30: E.piano Section

    Internal Sections & Feature Parameters E.PIANO section The MP11’s E.PIANO section features 12 different electric piano sounds arranged into TINE, REED, MODERN, and E.GRAND/CLAVI categories. Each electric piano sound has been lovingly sampled from original, vintage instruments (complete with imperfections), and can be enjoyed in their ‘organic’ form, or with analogue effects and amp/speaker simulations applied for added warmth and character.

  • Page 31: Sub Section

    SUB section The MP11’s SUB section features 1 additional ‘subsidiary’ sounds arranged into STRINGS, PAD, HARPSI/MALLET, and BASS categories. These sounds are suitable for layering with PIANO or E.PIANO section sounds, or for assigning to keyboard splits/zone, but can of course be played independently if desired.

  • Page 32: Global Section

    Global Section The EQ function consists of a -band graphic equaliser that can be used to shape the overall tone of the MP11’s internal sound sections. Two of the mid-range frequency bands can also be adjusted as a parametric equaliser. The equaliser setting is common to all internal sound sections.
  • Page 33  A djusting EQ parameters (cont.) While the gain page of the EQ is shown: Press the CURSOR  button. The frequency page of the EQ will be shown in the LCD display. Previous page Press the CURSOR  buttons to select the desired EQ Mid1 Mid2 parameter, then press the +/YES or -/NO buttons to increase or...

  • Page 34: Transpose

    Global Section Transpose The Transpose function allows the pitch of the MP11’s keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key.
  • Page 35  S etting the Transpose value: Method 2 Press and hold the TRANSPOSE button, then press a key on the keyboard to the left or right of middle C. The pressed key will become the new transpose key. * The TRANSPOSE value can be adjusted within the range of -24 ~ +24. The LED indicator for the TRANSPOSE button will turn ON automatically to indicate that transpose is activated.

  • Page 36: Midi Out Section

    MIDI OUT Section The MP11’s MIDI OUT section features four independently adjustable zones than can be used to control external MIDI devices. MIDI channels can be assigned to each zone, then adjusted using the four real-time control knobs. By default, each zone will utilise all  keys of the keyboard, however as with the internal sound sections, it is possible to create upper/lower splits or specify a key range between two defined keys.
  • Page 37  L OCAL OFF button Press the LOCAL OFF button to disable the connection between the MP11’s keyboard and internal tone generator. The LED indicator for the LOCAL OFF button will turn ON or OFF to indicate the current status of the LOCAL OFF function.

  • Page 38: Overview Of The Edit Menu

    Overview of the EDIT Menu (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB) The EDIT menu contains various parameters that can be used to adjust the MP11's internal sound sections. The parameters are grouped by category, allowing close control over the instrument with just a few button presses. * The EDIT menu can also be used to adjust parameters of the MIDI OUT section. For more information, please refer to page 54.
  • Page 39  S electing the parameter category After entering the EDIT Menu: Press the CURSOR buttons to select the desired category, then press the +/YES button to enter the selected category. Virtual Technician selected Example: To enter the Virtual Technician category, press the CURSOR button three times and the CURSOR button once, then press the +/YES button.

  • Page 40: Edit Menu Parameters

    EDIT Menu parameters (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB) Reverb 1. Type 2. Pre Delay : 0 ~ 200 types value This parameter selects the reverb type. This parameter adjusts the delay time before the start of the reverberation. * For more information about reverb, please refer to page 22. * This parameter is common for all three sound sections.

  • Page 41: Amp Simulator

    .2 Amp Simulator (E.PIANO) 1. Amp Type 2. Drive : 0 ~ 127 types value This parameter selects the simulated amplifier type. This parameter adjusts the amount of overdrive produced by the simulated amplifier. * For more information about the various Amp Simulator model types, please refer to page 25.

  • Page 42: Sound

    EDIT Menu parameters (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB) Sound 1. Volume 2. Panpot : 0 ~ 127 : l64 ~ r63 value value This parameter adjusts the volume level of the selected sound This parameter adjusts the left/right position of the selected independently of the section’s volume fader. sound within the stereo field.
  • Page 43 The diagram below indicates the MP11’s DCA parameters. The diagram below indicates the MP11’s DCF parameters. Key ON...

  • Page 44: Tuning

    EDIT Menu parameters (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB) Tuning 1. Fine Tune 2. Stretch Tuning : –64 ~ +63 value types This parameter adjusts the tuning of the selected sound for This parameter selects the level of stretch tuning. values smaller than a semi-tone. The human ear typically detects high and low frequencies less accurately than those frequencies within the middle range.

  • Page 45: Key Setup

    Key Setup 1. Key Range Type 2. Split Point : a-1 ~ c7 pper ower range This parameter selects the Key Range type for the selected This parameter defines the point on the keyboard at which the section. upper and lower parts are divided. * For more information about Key Range functions, please refer to page 26. Type Description * This parameter is common for all three sound sections and all MIDI zones.
  • Page 46 EDIT Menu parameters (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB) Key Setup (cont.)  Touch Curve types Touch Curve No. Description Requires less striking force to achieve a forte note. Light + * This touch curve is intended for players with a very delicate touch. A louder volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch. Light * This touch curve is intended for players who are still developing finger strength.

  • Page 47: Controllers

    * The range differs for the internal sound (0 ~7) and MIDI (0~12) sections. functions piano 11. Modulation Wheel 12. Modulation Wheel Assign functions piano This parameter determines whether or not the modulation This parameter selects the function assigned to the MP11’s wheel is active for the selected section. modulation wheel. functions piano 13. Expression Pedal 14. Expression Pedal Assign functions...

  • Page 48: Knob Assign

    EDIT Menu parameters (PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB) Knob Assign The Knob Assign screen is used to assign EDIT menu parameters to the four main control knobs A, B, C, and D for direct, real-time adjustment in Play Mode. Two groups of knob parameters (primary and secondary) can be assigned to each of the PIANO, E.PIANO, and SUB sections, providing extensive control over the selected sounds.
  • Page 49  Assignable control knob parameters PIANO E.PIANO PIANO E.PIANO ReverbType ReverbType ReverbType OctavShift DCFRelease OctavShift Rev.PreDly Rev.PreDly Rev.PreDly ZoneTrans. DCF TchDpt ZoneTrans. ReverbTime ReverbTime ReverbTime KS-Damping DCA TchDpt KS-Damping ReverbDpth ReverbDpth ReverbDpth KS-Key Vib.Depth KS-Key EFX Categ. EFX Categ. EFX Categ. Dynamics Vib.Rate Dynamics EFX Type EFX Type...

  • Page 50: (Piano)

    1. Voicing types This parameter attempts to recreate the technique of adjusting the action, hammers and strings of an acoustic piano, allowing the tonal character and dynamics of the MP11’s piano sounds to be dramatically altered.  Voicing types Voicing Type Description Normal The normal tonal character of an acoustic piano throughout the entire dynamic range.

  • Page 51: (E.piano, Sub )

    10. Brilliance : –10 dB ~ +10 dB value This parameter adjusts the overall brightness of the piano sound independently of the Voicing parameter. Virtual Technician (E.PIANO, SUB sections) 1. Key-off Noise 2. Key-off Delay , 1 ~ 127 : 0 ~ 127 value value When the E.PIANO sound section is selected, this parameter This parameter adjusts the delay time before the Key-off Noise adjusts the volume of the noise heard when the keys of an...

  • Page 52: Overview Of The Edit Menu

    This collection of parameters, together with other adjustable settings, can be stored as a SETUP memory (page 0). The MP11 provides 2 banks x  setups, for a total of 20 user programmable SETUP memories.  A bout Common parameters ( icon) Unless stated, parameter settings for the MIDI OUT sections can be adjusted independent for each ZONE1~ZONE4.
  • Page 53  S electing the parameter category After entering the EDIT Menu: Press the CURSOR buttons to select the desired category, then press the +/YES button to enter the selected category. selected Example: To enter the MMC category, press the CURSOR button three times, then press the +/YES button. ...

  • Page 54: Edit Menu Parameters

    EDIT Menu parameters (MIDI OUT) Channel/Program 1. MIDI Transmitting Channel 2. Program : 01 ~ 16 : 1 ~ 128 value value This parameter determines which MIDI channel will be used to This parameter determines which Program Change Number transmit event information for the selected Zone. will be transmitted when a SETUP is recalled. For example, the desired Program number of a sound on the external MIDI * By default, ZONE1~ZONE4 are assigned MIDI channels 01~04.

  • Page 55: Transmit

    These parameters allow MMC or Realtime commands to be assigned to the MP11’s six recorder control buttons. * By default, the main MMC commands should be correctly mapped to the MP11’s recorder control buttons.  A ssignable recorder control commands ...

  • Page 56: Key Setup

    EDIT Menu parameters (MIDI) Key Setup 1. Key Range Type 2. Split Point : a-1 ~ c7 pper ower range This parameter selects the Key Range type for the selected This parameter defines the point on the keyboard at which the zone. upper and lower parts are divided. * For more information about Key Range functions, please refer to page 26.

  • Page 57: Controllers

    This parameter changes the half pedal ranges sent by the right pedal of the F-30 pedal unit for the selected zone. This parameter is useful when using the MP11 to control external tone generators (e.g. software pianos) that respond to damper pedal behaviour differently.

  • Page 58: Knob Assign

    EDIT Menu parameters (MIDI) Knob Assign The Knob Assign screen is used to assign MIDI Control Change or Aftertouch messages to the four main control knobs A, B, C, and D for direct, real-time adjustment in Play Mode. Two groups of knob parameters (primary and secondary) can be assigned to each of the four MIDI zones, providing extensive control over external MIDI devices.

  • Page 59: Overview Of The Store Button

    Overview of the STORE Button After using the EDIT menu and control knobs to adjust the parameters for the selected sound, the STORE button is used to memorise the settings, and ensure the changes are not lost when turning the instrument OFF or selecting other sounds.

  • Page 60: Storing A Setup

    Storing a SETUP This function will store all the EDIT menu parameters for the PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB, and MIDI OUT sections, panel button and knob states, and EQ settings to one of the MP11’s 20 SETUP memories. 1. Entering the STORE screen Press the STORE button.

  • Page 61: Storing Poweron Settings

    Storing POWERON settings This function will store all the EDIT menu parameters for the PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB, and MIDI OUT sections, panel button and knob states, and EQ settings to the MP11’s default POWERON memory. 1. Entering the STORE screen Press the STORE button.

  • Page 62: Setup Memories

    SETUP memories The MP11’s SETUP memories allow the entire instrument configuration, including selected sounds, section volume levels, parameter settings, and EQ adjustments, etc. to be stored and recalled immediately at the touch of a button. SETUPs are numbered 1~, and arranged in 2 banks A~Z, allowing for a total of 20 individual memories.

  • Page 63: Recorder

    Overview of the Recorder The MP11’s Recorder features convenient functions to record and playback performances from the instrument’s internal memory or a connected USB memory device. The characteristics of each method are outlined below.  MP11 Recorder characteristics Song Recorder (Internal Memory) Audio Recorder (USB Memory)

  • Page 64: Song Recorder (Internal Memory)

    Song Recorder (Internal Memory) The Song Recorder function allows up to 10 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. Once recorded, songs can be saved to USB memory in Standard MIDI File (SMF) format, or converted to MP/WAV audio files.
  • Page 65 * If the maximum recording capacity is reached during recording, the recorder will stop automatically. * To prevent data loss, avoid turning the power OFF while the MP11 is saving internal recorder songs. For information about playing the recorded song, please refer to * Recorder songs will remain in memory after the power is turned OFF.

  • Page 66: Playing Back A Song

    Song Recorder (Internal Memory) Playing back a song This function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback a song immediately after recording, start this process from step . 1. Turning the Recorder mode ON Press the RECORDER section’s ON/OFF button to turn Recorder mode ON.
  • Page 67  M oving the playback position (seek) Press the  or  recorder control buttons to move the playing position of the song backward and forward in single bar increments. * The playback position can be moved both before and during playback.  button:  button: Previous bar Next bar...

  • Page 68: Saving A Song As An Smf File

    Song Recorder (Internal Memory) Saving a song as an SMF file This function is used to save recorder songs to a USB memory device in SMF (Standard MIDI File) format. 1. Selecting the song memory After turning Recorder mode ON, and recording a song: Song memory Turn control knob C to select the song memory to be saved to the USB memory in SMF format.

  • Page 69: Loading An Smf File Into Memory

    YES: Confirm NO: Cancel * To prevent data loss, avoid turning the power OFF while the MP11 is saving files to USB memory. Loading an SMF file into memory This function can be used to load SMF files into an empty recorder song memory.
  • Page 70 A listing of the SMF files stored in the root folder of the USB device will be shown in the LCD display.  U SB device file/folder listing screen The MP11’s file/folder listing screen lists relevant files and folders stored in the root of the USB device. Previous...
  • Page 71 * The MP11 will attempt to detect the correct keyboard and drum tracks automatically, based on the contents of the SMF file. * When loading an SMF file created by the MP11, the drum track will be turned OFF. Keyboard...

  • Page 72: Erasing A Song

    Song Recorder (Internal Memory) Erasing a song This function is used to erase songs that have been recorded incorrectly, or are simply no longer required. 1. Selecting the song to erase After turning Recorder mode ON and recording a song: Song memory Turn control knob C to select the song memory to be erased. Song memory * To erase all recorder songs, use the Reset Recorder function in the Reset...

  • Page 73: Song Transpose

    Song Transpose This parameter allows the playback pitch of songs stored in memory to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This may be useful when wishing to transpose a loaded SMF file into another key.  C hanging the song transpose value Press the F2 function button (PAGE) to show the second page of recorder functions.

  • Page 74: Audio Record/Playback (Usb Memory)

    Recording an audio file The MP11 is also capable of recording performances (including LINE IN input audio) as digital audio – saving the data to a USB memory device in either MP or WAV format. This useful function allows professional quality recordings to be produced directly on the instrument –...
  • Page 75  S electing the audio recorder input, adjusting gain level Turn control knob C to select the desired audio recorder input. Input Description Record the keyboard sound and the LINE IN sound. Turn control knob D to adjust the gain level of the recorder. Line Record the LINE IN sound only. Increasing the audio recorder gain level parameter may be useful when recording quieter passages.
  • Page 76 * The +/YES and –/NO buttons can also be used to confirm or cancel the save operation. F2 button: F3 button: YES: Confirm NO: Cancel * To prevent data loss, avoid turning the power OFF while the MP11 is saving files to USB memory.

  • Page 77: Playing An Audio File

    Playing an audio file The MP11 is also capable of playing MP and WAV audio files stored on a USB memory device. This function allows performing musicians to play along with professional backing tracks, or conveniently learn the chords or melody for a new piece.
  • Page 78 Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) Playing an audio file (cont.)  U SB device file/folder listing screen The MP11’s file/folder listing screen lists relevant files and folders stored in the root of the USB device. Previous Move Folder folder selection cursor Selection File cursor Press the CURSOR   buttons to move the selection cursor.
  • Page 79  M oving the playback position (seek) Press the  or  recorder control buttons to rewind or fast- forward the playing position of the audio file . * The playback position can be moved both before and during playback.  button:  button: Rewind Fast-Forward 6. Stopping audio file playback While an audio file is playing:...

  • Page 80: Overdubbing An Audio File

    Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) Overdubbing an audio file The overdub function adds supplementary recording(s) to an existing audio file, facilitating simple multi-track recordings to be produced directly on the instrument. Each overdub is recorded to a temporary file (i.e. the original audio file is not modified), allowing an unlimited number of overdubs that to be made before eventually saving the final recording.
  • Page 81 5. Selecting the overdub function and file format Press the F2 function button (OVERDUB). The overdub file format selection screen will be shown in the LCD display. Turn control knob B to select the desired overdub file format, and control knob A to adjust the volume of the source audio. Overdub Audio selected...
  • Page 82 Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) 7. Starting the overdub (record) Press a key on the keyboard. The LED indicators for the  and / buttons will turn ON, the time counter shown in the centre of the LCD will being to increase, and overdubbing will start. Time counter * Overdubbing can also be started by pressing the /...

  • Page 83: Converting A Recorder Song To An Audio File

    F3 button: YES: Confirm NO: Cancel * To prevent data loss, avoid turning the power OFF while the MP11 is saving files to USB memory. Converting a recorder song to an audio file This function allows recorder songs stored in internal memory to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio file to a USB device in either MP or WAV format.
  • Page 84 Audio Record/Playback (USB Memory) Converting a recorder song to an audio file (cont.) 3. Selecting the MIDI to Audio file format Turn control knob B to select the desired MIDI to Audio file format, and control knob A to adjust the volume of the song Song playback MIDI to Audio volume file format playback.
  • Page 85 * The +/YES and –/NO buttons can also be used to confirm or cancel the F2 button: F3 button: save operation. YES: Confirm NO: Cancel * To prevent data loss, avoid turning the power OFF while the MP11 is saving files to USB memory.

  • Page 86: Metronome

    The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition to regular metronome beats in various time signatures, the MP11 also features a selection of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles and musical genres.

  • Page 87: Rhythm Mode

     R eturning to the previous screen (BACK function) While the metronome is counting: Press the F4 function button (BACK) to return to the previous screen without stopping or deactivating the metronome. Press and hold the METRONOME button again to show the Metronome screen in the LCD display. Rhythm mode In Rhythm mode, the metronome function provides a more musically inspiring drum track.
  • Page 88 Metronome Rhythm mode (cont.)  S tarting and Stopping the drum rhythm Press the F3 function button (LISTEN) The LISTEN icon will become highlighted and the currently selected drum rhythm category and variation will start to play. Category Variation Rhythm is playing Press the F3 function button again to stop the drum rhythm. ...
  • Page 89  D rum rhythm categories and variations 16 Swing 16 Ballad Triplet 1 Funk Shuffle 1 40 Ballad 1 76 Triplet Rock 1 2 Funk Shuffle 2 41 Ballad 2 77 Triplet Rock 2 3 Hip Hop 1 42 Ballad 3 78 Bembe 4 Hip Hop 2 43 Ballad 4 79 Rock Shuffle 1 5 Hip Hop 3...

  • Page 90: Recording With The Metronome

    Metronome Recording with the metronome Recording with the metronome is a convenient way to maintain consistent timing and rhythm while playing. This is especially important when integrating recordings into a sequencer or DAW. The explanation below uses the internal song recorder as an example, however the procedure for recording with the metronome to an MP/WAV audio file is identical.
  • Page 91 4. Returning to the Recorder function Press the F4 function button (BACK) to return to the recorder function. The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will remain lit, indicating that the metronome function is still activated. MIDI recorder selected LED indicator remains ON: Metronome is still activated 5. Starting the song recorder (standby mode) Press the ...

  • Page 92: Overview Of The Usb Menu

    Overview of the USB Menu The USB Menu contains functions to load, save, delete, and rename the various types of MP11 data stored on a USB memory device. It is also possible to format the memory device, erasing all stored data.  MP11 data types Data type...

  • Page 93: Usb Menu Functions

    This function loads a SETUP file stored on a USB memory device replacing the preset parameters for that specific sound. into one of the MP11’s 208 SETUP memories. After selecting this function, select the desired SOUND file After selecting this function, select the desired SETUP file from from the file/folder listing screen.

  • Page 94: Save

    USB Menu functions Save These functions allow data stored in the instrument’s internal memory to be saved to a USB memory device. 1. Save One Sound This function saves the currently selected sound’s parameters to a USB memory device. * If the MIDI section is currently selected, the current PIANO section sound will be saved automatically.

  • Page 95: Delete

    4. Save All Sound 5. Save All Setup This function saves the parameters for all internal sounds to a This function saves all of the SETUP memories stored in the USB memory device. instrument to a USB memory device. After selecting this function, enter a name for the saved After selecting this function, enter a name for the saved AllSound file using control knobs A and B, then press the F4 AllSetup file using control knobs A and B, then press the F4...

  • Page 96: Rename

    USB Menu functions Rename These functions allow data stored on a USB memory device to be renamed. 1. Selecting the type of file to rename Press the CURSOR buttons then the +/YES button or F4 function button (NEXT) to select the type of file to be renamed. Press the –/NO or F1 function button (BACK) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 97: Format

    Format This function allows a USB memory device to be formatted, erasing all stored data. The Format function will erase all data stored on the connected USB memory device. Exercise caution when using this function in order to prevent accidental data loss. 1. Selecting the Format function Press the CURSOR buttons then the +/YES button or F4 function button (NEXT) to select the format function. Press the –/NO or F1 function button (BACK) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 98: System Menu Pages

    Overview of the SYSTEM Menu The SYSTEM menu contains parameters and settings that affect the general operation of the MP11. These settings are grouped into six categories: Utility, Pedal, MIDI, Offset, User Edit, and Reset. SYSTEM parameters will be memorised automatically when instrument is turned OFF.

  • Page 99: System Menu Parameters & Functions

    : 427.0 ~ 453.0 Hz value preset temp This parameter sets the global master tuning of the MP11 in This function determines whether the ON/OFF state of the EFX, 0.5Hz increments. REVERB, and AMP buttons is recalled when selecting sounds.

  • Page 100: Pedal

    SYSTEM Menu parameters & functions Pedal 1. Right Pedal Mode  P edal modes functions This parameter determines the global operation for the right Mode Description pedal of the F-30 pedal unit. Normal The pedal will use the assigned EDIT menu function. * The default setting is Normal. Setup+ The pedal will select the next SETUP memory.

  • Page 101: Expression Pedal Calibration

    Expression pedal calibration Depending on the brand and model of expression pedal connected to the MP11, it may be necessary to use the calibration function to ensure that the pedal’s minimum and maximum range of values are detected correctly.  C alibrating the EXP pedal Select the third page (3/3) of the Pedal SYSTEM menu.

  • Page 102: Midi

    : 01 ~ 16 anel ection value This parameter determines how the MP11 receives MIDI data. This parameter determines the PIANO section’s Receive Channel when the Receive Mode parameter is set to Section. Mode Description * The default setting is 01Ch.

  • Page 103: Offset

    Offset 1. EQ Offset ON/OFF 2. Reverb Offset : 0% ~ 100% value This parameter turns the EQ Offset function ON or OFF. This parameter adjusts the reverb depth offset, allowing the reverb for all sound section to be reduced globally. The EQ Offset function may be useful when performing at a venue with certain room acoustics, or simply different amplifier and Similar to the EQ Offset function, Reverb Offset may be useful speaker equipment to that used normally.

  • Page 104: Creating A User Touch Curve

    SYSTEM Menu parameters & functions Creating a User Touch Curve 1. Starting the User Touch Curve analysis After selecting the User Touch Curve memory to be edited: Press the F4 function button (NEXT) to start the User Touch Curve analysis. 2. Capturing the dynamic range Play the piano dynamically from very soft to very loud, allowing the instrument to analyse the personal playing technique.

  • Page 105: Creating A User Temperament

    Creating a User Temperament 1. Selecting the User Temperament editor After selecting the User Temperament to be edited: Press the F4 function button (NEXT) to select the User Temperament editor. 2. Adjusting the User Temperament Turn control knob C to select the note to be adjusted. Turn control knob D to adjust the pitch of the selected note. Select note Adjust pitch * The pitch of each key can be adjusted within the range of –50 ~ +50 cents.

  • Page 106: Reset

    The PANIC button restores all internal sounds to their default PowerOn setting, and also sends the AllNoteOff and ResetAll Controller MIDI messages to any connected devices (01ch ~ 1ch). This is a useful function to be used in emergency situations, or to immediately restore the MP11 to a preferred configuration without turning the power OFF and ON.

  • Page 107: Panel Lock ( )

    Panel Lock ( ) The Lock ( function allows the state of the MP11’s various controls to be temporarily locked, preventing accidental button pushes, pedal presses, or wheel movements.  A ctivating and deactivating the Lock function Press the LOCK ( ) button. The LED indicator for the LOCK ( ) button will turn on, and the lock pop-up will be briefly shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 108: Usb Midi

    USB MIDI (USB to Host connector) The MP11 features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer using an inexpensive USB cable and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.

  • Page 109: Software Update

    Software Update This page contains instructions for updating the system software of the MP11, when issued by Kawai. Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to perform the software update.  Checking the software version To check the current software version installed on the MP11, press and hold the STORE button, then turn the instrument ON.

  • Page 110: Sound List

    Sound List  PIANO section Concert Jazz Upright / Mono 1 Concert Grand 1 Pop Piano 1 Jazz Grand 1 1 Upright Piano 2 Studio Grand 2 Bright Pop Piano 2 Jazz Grand 2 2 Mono Pop Piano 3 Mellow Grand 3 Mellow Pop Piano 3 Standard Grand 3 Mono Concert ...

  • Page 111: Rhythm Pattern List

    Rhythm Pattern List 16 Swing 16 Ballad Triplet 1 Funk Shuffle 1 40 Ballad 1 76 Triplet Rock 1 2 Funk Shuffle 2 41 Ballad 2 77 Triplet Rock 2 3 Hip Hop 1 42 Ballad 3 78 Bembe 4 Hip Hop 2 43 Ballad 4 79 Rock Shuffle 1 5 Hip Hop 3...

  • Page 112: Efx Categories, Types, & Parameters

    EFX Categories, Types, & Parameters 1. Chorus Variation Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 Parameter 7 Parameter 8 Parameter 9 Parameter 10 Stereo DryWet Speed Depth PreDelay Phase LowEQ HighEQ Classic Spread Intensity LowEQ HighEQ 2-Band DryWet Balance LowerSpeed LowerDepth UpperSpeed UpperDepth...
  • Page 113 6. Auto Pan Variation Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 Parameter 7 Parameter 8 Parameter 9 Parameter 10 Classic Depth Speed LowEQ HighEQ 2-Band Depth Balance LowerSpeed UpperSpeed SplitFreq Envelope Depth Speed Sens. Standard Depth Speed 7. Delay / Reverb Variation Parameter 1...
  • Page 114 EFX Categories, Types, & Parameters 12. Rotary Variation Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 Parameter 7 Parameter 8 Parameter 9 Parameter 10 Classic Slow/Fast LwrFastSpd LwrSlowSpd LwrAcc.Spd Spread UprFastSpd UprSlowSpd UprAcc.Spd Warm Slow/Fast LwrFastSpd LwrSlowSpd LwrAcc.Spd Spread UprFastSpd UprSlowSpd UprAcc.Spd Dirty Drive...
  • Page 115 17. Wah+ Variation Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 Parameter 7 Parameter 8 Parameter 9 Parameter 10 Chorus Wah:DryWet Cho:DryWet Wah:Sens. Wah:Manual Cho:Speed Cho:Depth Cho:PreDly Cho:Phase Flanger Wah:DryWet Flg:DryWet Wah:Sens. Wah:Manual Flg:Speed Flg:Depth Flg:F.Back Flg:PreDly Phaser Wah:DryWet Pha:DryWet...
  • Page 116 EFX Categories, Types, & Parameters 21. Compressor+ Variation Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 Parameter 7 Parameter 8 Parameter 9 Parameter 10 Chorus Cmp:Gain Cho:DryWet Cmp:Ratio Cmp:Thresh Cmp:Attack Cmp:Rls Cho:Speed Cho:Depth Cho:PreDly Cho:Phase Flanger Cmp:Gain Flg:DryWet Cmp:Ratio Cmp:Thresh Cmp:Attack Cmp:Rls Flg:Speed Flg:Depth...

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Specifications  Kawai MP11 Stage Piano Keyboard 88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces Grand Feel (GF) action with Let-off Sound Source Harmonic Imaging™ XL (HI-XL), 88-key piano sampling No. of Sounds 40 voices (PIANO x 12, E.PIANO x 12, SUB x 16) Polyphony max.

  • Page 118: Midi Implementation

    MIDI Implementation  Contents 1.0 (o 2013) ersion ctoBer 1. Recognised data . Exclusive data 1.1 Channel Voice Message 3.1 MMC Commands 1.2 Channel Mode Message 3.2 Parameter Send 1.3 System Realtime Message 3.3 Setup Address: Global Section 3.4 Setup Address: Internal Section 3.5 Setup Address: MIDI Section 2.

  • Page 119: Recognised Data

    Recognised Data 1.1 Channel Voice Message Note off Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) kk=Note Number :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) vv=Velocity :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) Note on Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) kk=Note Number :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) vv=Velocity...
  • Page 120 MIDI Implementation 1.1 Channel Voice Message (cont.) Expression Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 - ch.16) vv=Expression :00H - 7fH(0 - 127) Default = 7fH Damper Pedal Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) vv=Control Value :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) Default = 00H 0 - 63=OFF, 64 - 127=ON Sostenuto Pedal...
  • Page 121 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) mm=MSB of the NRPN parameter number ll=LSB of the NRPN parameter number NRPN numbers implemented in MP11 are as follows NRPN # Data MSB LSB Function & Range 01H 08H Vibrato Rate mm...
  • Page 122 MIDI Implementation 1.2 Channel Mode Message All Sound OFF Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) Reset All Controller Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) All Note Off Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) 1.3 System Realtime Message Status...

  • Page 123: Transmitted Data

    Transmitted Data 2.1 Channel Voice Message Note off Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) kk=Note Number :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) vv=Velocity :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) Note on Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n=MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) kk=Note Number :00H - 7fH(0 ~ 127) vv=Velocity...
  • Page 124 MIDI Implementation 2.2 Channel Mode Message Reset All Controller Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n = MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) *Sending by [PANIC] function All Note Off Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte n = MIDI channel number :0H-fH(ch.1 ~ ch.16) *Sending by [PANIC] function MONO Status 2nd Byte...

  • Page 125: Exclusive Data

    Value Notes Exclusive KAWAI ID Channel no. 0nH n=0-FH Function no. Parameter Send Group no. MI Group ID Machine no. MP11 Machine ID data1 Setup Parameter data2 0-7fH Address MSB data3 0-7fH Address LSB data4 0-7fH data size (byte) max=128 byte...
  • Page 126 MIDI Implementation 3.4 Setup Address: Internal Section Address MSB/LSB (HEX) Category Parameter Byte Value (HEX) PIANO E.PIANO Buttons Part Switch 00/5E 02/02 02/26 00,01 (Off, On) Volume Fader 01/70 02/14 04/38 00-7F 00/00 - 00/0B ( ), 00/0C - 00/17 ( piano piano Tone Number 00/60 02/04 03/28...
  • Page 127 3.4 Setup Address: Internal Section (cont.) Address MSB/LSB (HEX) Category Parameter Byte Value (HEX) PIANO E.PIANO 3. Sound Volume 01/37 02/5B 02/7F 0-7F Panpot 01/38 02/5C 04/00 0-40-7F (L64~0~R63) Cutoff 01/39 02/5D 04/01 0-40-7F (-64~0~+63) Resonance 01/3A 02/5E 04/02 0-40-7F (-64~0~+63) DCA Attack Time 01/3B 02/5F 04/03 0-40-7F (-64~0~+63)
  • Page 128 MIDI Implementation 3.4 Setup Address: Internal Section (cont.) Address MSB/LSB (HEX) Category Parameter Byte Value(HEX) PIANO E.PIANO 6. Control Right Pedal On/Off 01/2C 02/50 03/74 00,01 (Off, On) 00-11 (Mod., Pan., Exp., Damper, Soste., Soft, Right Pedal Assign 00/2E Reso., Cutoff, EFX1 Para1~10, EFX2 Para1~10 Soft Pedal Adjust 00/70 02/14 03/38...
  • Page 129 3.5 Setup Address: MIDI Section Sys-EX Parameters Address MSB/LSB(HEX) Byte Value(HEX) Category Parameter MIDI1 MIDI2 MIDI3 MIDI4 Buttons Part Switch 04/3C 04/74 05/2C 05/64 00,01 (Off, On) 1. Ch/Prog. MIDI Transmit Channel 04/3D 04/75 05/2D 05/65 00-0F (1~16Ch) PGM Change Number 04/3E 04/76 05/2E 05/66 00-7F (1~128) Bank Number MSB...
  • Page 130 MIDI Implementation 3.6 Internal Section’s Assignable Knob Data Knob Assignable Parameter Data (HEX) Section Knob Assignable Parameter Data (HEX) Section Category Name 1st / 2nd PIANO E.PIANO Category Name 1st / 2nd PIANO E.PIANO 1. REVERB ReverbType 00/01 3. Sound Vib.Depth 00/32 Rev.PreDly 00/02 Vib.Rate 00/33 ReverbTime 00/03 Vib.Delay...

  • Page 131: Sound/Setup Program/Bank

    To change internal sounds via MIDI, please refer to the SOUND Program Number list below. * Note: If the MP11 receives the Program Number from 1 to 128 and Bank number MSB 0 or 1 in the System Channel, the MP11 will switch to SETUP mode and the corresponding SETUP is recalled.

  • Page 132: Control Change Number (Cc#) Table

    MIDI Implementation Control Change Number (CC#) Table Control Number Control Function Decimal Bank Select (MSB) Modulation Wheel or lever Breath Controller (undefined) Foot Controller Portament Time Data Entry (MSB) Channel Volume Balance (undefined) Panpot Expression Controller Effect Controller1 Effect Controller2 (undefined) (undefined) 16-19 10-13...

  • Page 133: Midi Implementation Chart

    [STAGE PIANO] Date: October 2013 MIDI Implementation Chart Kawai MP11 Version: 1.0 Recognised Function Transmitted Remarks Panel Section Default 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 Basic Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16...

  • Page 134: User Notes

    User Notes Joep, snijd je baard! Hello to Jason Isaacs!
  • Page 136 MP11 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0671 OW1076E-J1312 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2013 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 817919-R101...

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