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104. Panel layoutsFront panel1. Operating panelFor the names of each switch, refer to p.12 “Operating panel.”2. [ACC VOLUME] (accompaniment volume) sl
11IntroductionRear panel1. AC 9V connectorConnect the included AC/AC power supply here. (☞p.14)2. [POWER] switchThis switch turns the power on or off.
12Operating panel1. [DEMO] switch ☞p.192. [HELP] switch ☞p.173. [ACC] (accompaniment) switch ☞p.374. [SMALL ACC] switch ☞p.455. [ACC RESET] switch ☞p.
13IntroductionPreparations for playing1. Before you turn on the powerBefore you turn on the power, connect the included pedal and your powered monitor
14Using the music standTo use the music stand, insert it into the two holes located on the rear panel.Turning the power on1Connect the AC/AC power sup
15IntroductionBasic operation1. LCD screenItems in the LCD screenThe LCD screen of the SP-500 features the Touch View system that uses a one touch-pan
16The main pageThis is the page that is displayed when the power is turned on.Most of the time, you will be playing the SP-500 in this main page.Noise
17Introduction3. Help functionBy using the Help function, you can view a simple explanation of the SP-500’s functions in the LCD screen.1Press the [HE
184Move through the pagesPress the [PAGE ®] switch to advance to the next page.Press the [PAGE √] switch to return to the previous page.To view anothe
19Demo playbackDemo playback1. Listening to the demoThe SP-500 contains twenty-fourth piano demo songs, nine style demo songs, and nine sound demo son
iiTo ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.PrecautionsLocationUsing the unit in the following locations can result in
204Start demo playbackPress the RECORDER [PLAY/STOP] switch.If the [ACC VOLUME] slider is set to 0, you will not be able to hear the demo perfor-mance
21Demo playback2. Practicing along with a demo songIf the “Demo Group” radio button “Piano” is selected, you can use the following functions to practi
23Playing the SP-500Playing the SP-5001. Playing a soundFirst let’s turn on the power and play the keyboard to produce sound.Turing the power onAs des
242. Selecting soundsThe 412 sounds of the SP-500 are organized into ten groups.Each of the sounds stored in these groups is called a Program.Changing
25Playing the SP-500Selecting percussion instrument soundsYou can play percussion instrument sounds from the keyboard.1Press the PROGRAM GROUP [PERCUS
263. Combining soundsLayer function (play two sounds together)This allows you to combine two programs to be played together when you play a single not
27Playing the SP-5005Return to the main pageIf the [DISPLAY HOLD] switch is on, press the [EXIT] switch to return to the main page.The names of the “U
283Adjust the volume balance of the two soundsUse the dial or the [VALUE] switches to adjust the value of the “Vol” (volume) cell.The volume can be ad
29Playing the SP-5004. Applying effects to a soundDepending on the program that you select, it may be difficult to hear the reverb or chorus (effects).
3Table of ContentsIntroduction... 71. Before you begin...
30To cancel ReverbPress the [REVERB] switch to make the [REVERB] indicator lamp turn off.Adding Chorus or other modulation effects to the soundYou can
31Playing the SP-5003Adjust the effect depthPress the “Balance” cell, and use the dial or the [VALUE] switches to adjust the setting.The selectable ra
322Return to the main pageIf the [DISPLAY HOLD] switch is on, press the [EXIT] switch to return to the main page.Stopping the metronomeTo stop the met
33Playing the SP-5006. Using pedalsTwo pedals can be connected to the SP-500.The included pedal switch, a DS-1H or a PS-1 (both sold separately) can
347. Changing the touch response of the keyboardYou can change the way the piano will respond to how hard you strike the keyboard. This function is ca
35Playing the SP-5004Press the “Copy” buttonThe “Custom Copy” page will appear.5Select the program that you wish to copyPress the “Source Prog” cell,
37Automatic accompanimentAutomatic accompaniment1. Performing with automatic accompanimentWhen using the Automatic Accompaniment function, you can sim
384Selecting a rhythm styleSelect a rhythm style groupPress one of the [RHYTHM STYLE GROUP] switches to select a rhythm style group.By pressing the [P
39Automatic accompanimentDuring the performance, the [BEAT] indicators will light in time with the beat.While playing, you can change chords, add a fil
43. Combining sounds...26Layer function (play two sounds together)...
40Adjusting the overall volumeThe [ACC VOLUME] slider will adjust the volume balance between the automatic accompani-ment and the keyboard performance
41Automatic accompaniment2. Various automatic accompaniment functionsSelecting how you will start and stop automatic accompanimentThere are several wa
42Changing how you specify the chordsThere are several different ways to use the key-board to specify chords, as appropriate for your preferences and
43Automatic accompanimentOpen1: Two notes will normally be added below the melody to create three voices (sometimes three notes will be added to creat
44Adding an ending1While automatic accompaniment is playing, press the [INTRO/ENDING 1] switch or the [INTRO/ENDING 2] switchThe ending will be played
45Automatic accompanimentReducing the number of parts in the accompaniment1Press the [SMALL ACC] switchThe Acc1 and Acc3 parts will automati-cally be
46To modify the name of the rhythm styleIf you wish to modify the name of the rhythm style, press the “Rename” button before you write it, and then mo
47Automatic accompaniment5Edit the rhythm styleYou can modify the settings in “Custom Style” pages 1/2 and 2/2.For details on the settings that can be
48With setting “2”C chord fi 1C# chord fi Raise 1 by a semitone 4D chord fi 3“Status” cell: This setting can be made for the Drum, Perc, Bass, Acc1, A
49RecordingRecording1. Recording your performanceJust as you would record your performance on a tape recorder, you can capture your playing on the SP-
5Recording the automatic accompaniment without performing (Step Recording)...
503Specify the time signaturePress the [METRONOME] switch to specify the time signature. (☞p.31)If you do not need the metronome during recording, pre
51RecordingTo stop recordingWhen you are finished performing, press the RECORDER [PLAY/STOP] switch.You will return to the “Rec 1/3” page, and the trac
52To pause the playbackPress the RECORDER [PAUSE] switch. When you press the [PAUSE] switch once again, playback will resume.To fast-forwardPress the
53Recording2. Various recording methodsUsing Quantize while you recordThe Quantize function corrects the timing of your performance while you record.I
54OVDB (overdub): The newly recorded data will be added to the previously-recorded data.AUTP (auto punch-in/out): Auto punch-in/out recording will be
55Recording6Set the “end measure” cellPress the “end measure” cell, and use the dial or the [VALUE] switches to specify the last measure that you will
568 “Delete” button: The chord indicated by “fi ” will be deleted.9 “Put” button: Insert the specified chord at the specified measure and location.0 “Tim
57Recording3. Editing functionsEditing previously-saved dataData that you recorded in realtime or by step recording can be recalled again, so that you
58 : 8th note : quarter note“Start” cell: Specify the starting measure.“End” cell: Specify the ending measure.“QNTZ” button: Execute the Quantize op
59RecordingEvent editing procedure when the Ctrl track is selectedThe procedure is the same as for the Kbd track, but the “Event Filter” page will not
60“Bounce Track” pageHere you can select two tracks from the Kbd track and Track 1–Track 5, and combine them into a single track.“Source” cell: Specif
61Recording“Initial Edit 1/2” pageHere you can make effect settings, and spec-ify the keyboard sound and octave.“Reverb” cell: Specify the depth of th
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63FunctionsFunctions1. Adjusting the pitchFine adjustments to the pitchHere’s how you can make fine adjustments to the pitch.When you are playing toget
64Changing the octave1Press the [FUNCTION] switch2Change the desired “Octave” settingPress the “▲” or “▼” of the “Octave” cell to change the setting.T
65FunctionsSelecting a temperament1Press the [FUNCTION] switch2Access the “Func 9/10” page3Select a temperamentUse the dial or the [VALUE] switches to
663. Using the pedalsDamper pedal settings for Layer and SplitYou can specify whether the damper pedal effect will apply to one or both sounds when yo
67Functions4. All setupSettings such as the [FUNCTION] settings are stored in internal memory.If you execute this operation, the settings will be pres
685. Convenient functionsAdjusting the left/right balanceHere’s how to adjust the left/right balance of the sound.1Press the [FUNCTION] switch2Access
69FunctionsConnecting other equipment1. Connecting MIDI equipmentWhat is MIDI?MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard for connecting
7IntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Korg SP-500 digital piano.In order to enjoy this instrument to its fullest potential, please rea
70“Keyboard”Receive channel functionsUse this when you wish to use an exter-nal device to control the SP-500 via MIDI with the same operation as the S
71FunctionsTo return to the previous displayIf you press the [EXIT] switch or the [FUNCTION] switch, the [FUNCTION] switch indicator will go dark, and
72When a program change number is received from an external device, sound will be selected on the SP-500 as shown in the tables on p.75–.To allow thes
73AppendicesAppendicesTroubleshootingPower does not turn on• Is the AC/AC power supply connected to an appropriate AC outlet? (☞p.14)• Is the AC/AC po
74Specifications* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improve-ment.• Other product names and company names are the re
75AppendicesProgram list* “No.” is the program number used in the “Mixer 1/3” page etc.• Programs with a “MIDI Bank#” of “0” are GM programs.• s: Prog
76 Syn.Brass3シンセ・ブラス 3 190 1 62 wSfz<BrassSfz・ブラス 191 1 63 wDblBrassダブル・ブラス 268 2 12 wTrump Ens.トランペット Ens. 290 2 34 wBrass Fallブラス・フォール 319 2 63
77 Appendices Program NameSynth/S.E.プログラム名シンセ /効果音 No.*MIDI#Bank Prog SquareWaveスクエア・ウェーブ 80 0 80 wSaw Waveソウ・ウェーブ 81 0 81 w5Th Waveフィフス・ウェーブ 86 0 86
78 Rhythm style list Program NameUSERプログラム名ユーザー No.*MIDI#Bank Prog Ambipiano Ambipiano 320 3 0 wRespiano Respiano 321 3 1 wFusionEP FusionEP 322 3 2
79 Appendices Style NameBALLROOMスタイル名ボールルーム No.* Pop 6/8ポップ 6/8 80Back to 60'sバック・トゥー60's 81Rock 6/8ロック 6/8 82Flipper 6/8フリッパー6/8 83Flipper
83. Main featuresGrand piano-like touchThe SP-500 features an RH2 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 2) keyboard, which pro-vides a differing key weight in
80 * These are the numbers and MIDI numbers that are loaded into [USER] with the factory settings. Style NameUSERスタイル名ユーザー No.* Pop BalladPop Ballad
81 Appendices Drum kits list Key GM Kit 1 GM Kit 2 Room Kit Power Kit Electronic Kit Analog Kit Dance Kit Jazz Kit# Note Inst Excl Inst Excl Inst Exc
82 Key Brush Kit Orchestra Kit Percussion Kit Latin Perc. Kit Arabian Kit SFX Kit Techno Kit Rock Kit# Note Inst Excl Inst Excl Inst Excl Inst Excl I
83 Appendices Demo songs list Piano demo songsStyle demo songsProgram demo曲名 Piano Demo Songs1J.S. バッハ / プレリュード(平均律第 1 番より) J.S.Bach/The equal temper
84 List of detected chords Each of the chords pictured rught are shown in root position with a root note of C. In order for the SP-500 to correctly r
85 AppendicesMinor "Cm"Minor 6th "Cm6"Minor 7th "Cm7"Minor-Major 7th "CmM7"Diminished "Cdim"Diminis
MIDI Implementation Chart Recorder dataAll Sound Off, Reset All Controllers[Digital Piano]SP-500MIDI Implementation ChartFunction Transmitted Recogn
87 Index A Accompaniment.....37Assignable switch....33A
9IntroductionTouch controlPlaying touch is a vital aspect of a piano’s response, and you can choose from six differ-ent touch settings. This allows th
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