Korg Sp-500 manual Data handling

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To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.

Precautions

Location

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a mal- function.

•In direct sunlight

•Locations of extreme temperature or humidity

•Excessively dusty or dirty locations

•Locations of excessive vibration

Power supply

Please connect the designated AC/AC power supply to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.

The AC/AC power supply will produce a certain amount of heat during operation, but this is not a malfunction. When power is connected, place it in a well ventilated location, and avoid placing it on a plastic object or where heat buildup might occur.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran- tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Interference with other electrical devices

This product contains a microcomputer. Radios and televi- sions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and tele- visions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC).

Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

Keep this manual

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment

•Never set any container with liquid in it near this equip- ment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.

•Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equip- ment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC/AC power supply from the wall outlet. Then con- tact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

Data handling

Unforeseen malfunctions can result in the loss of mem- ory contents. Please be sure to save important data on an external data filer (storage device). Korg can accept no responsibility for any loss or damage which you may incur as a result of data loss.

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Contents Page Data handling Table of Contents Automatic accompaniment Functions Recording the automatic accompaniment without performingPage Before you begin How to use this manualIntroduction Check the included itemsMain features Temperaments Pitch adjustment TransposeTouch control Touch-View LCD screenPanel layouts Front panelRear panel START/STOP switch Demo switch √, switches Help switch Value -, + switchesFill 1, 2 switches Operating panelPreparations for playing Before you turn on the powerWhen using headphones ConnectionsAdjusting the volume Using the music standTurning the power on Connect the AC/AC power supplyLCD screen Using the LCD screenBasic operation Items in the LCD screenOperating panel Use this switch to return to the previous screenValue + switch, switch, dial MainSelect the language for display Press the Help switchHelp function Select the itemTo view another item Move through the pagesTo exit Help To listen to the demo songs Demo playbackListening to the demo Start demo playback Press the Recorder PLAY/STOP switchPausing the demo performance Stopping the demo performanceChanging the tempo of the demo playback Practicing along with a demo songPracticing right hand and left hand separately Page Playing a sound Turing the power onPlaying the SP-500 Play the keyboardSelect the program group Selecting soundsChanging sounds Select a programSelecting sounds from the User program group Press the Program Group User switchSelecting percussion instrument sounds Combining sounds Layer function play two sounds togetherLow lower range. p.24 2. Selecting sounds Press the Split switchTo cancel the Layer function To change the split point Playing the SP-500 as a piano Play Piano modeTo cancel the Split function Applying effects to a sound Press the Reverb switchAdjust the reverb depth Adding Reverb to the soundAdding Chorus or other modulation effects to the sound Press the Chorus etc. switchTo cancel Reverb Select the type of effectPlaying along with the metronome Adjust the effect depthPress the Metronome switch Starting the metronomeAdjusting the tempo Stopping the metronomeDamper pedal settings for Layer and Split Using pedalsAssignable switch Damper pedalUsing the User pro- gram group Collecting favorite sounds into a User program groupChanging the program name Page Select how to specify chords Using automatic accompanimentPress the ACC switch Automatic accompanimentSelect a sound for the part that you yourself will play Press the START/STOP switchSelecting a rhythm style Use the keyboard to specify the chordTo stop automatic accompaniment Press the Tempo DOWN, UP switchesUsing the TAP Tempo feature Muting a part Adjusting the overall volumeAdjusting the volume of individual parts Stop switch SwitchWhen you take your hand off Access the Func 3/10Performing with an ensemble Press the Ensemble switchChanging how you specify the chords Select how you will specifyTo change the variation Adding an introSelecting the most appropriate program for a Rhythm Style Adding an endingAdding a fill Using the User rhythm style group Reducing the number of parts in the accompanimentCustomizing a rhythm style Name your custom style Custom style parameter listEdit the rhythm style Save your custom style to interMidi OUT Recording your performance Press the Recorder Record switchRecording Basic recording Realtime RecordingTo change the time signature during a song Specify the time signatureStart recording To record the tempo as wellRecording with automatic accompaniment Press the Recorder PLAY/STOP switchPress the Recorder Song Select switch Loading performance data that you recordedTo rewind To pause the playbackTo fast-forward To stop the playbackMultitrack recording Using Quantize while you recordVarious recording methods Recording from the middle of the song Auto punch-in/outSet the end measure cell Press the Step Rec button Access the Rec 3/3Step recording procedure Chord Inputting chords Stop recordingControl event type list Let’s use step recording to input chordsCtrl Inputting control events ’ve Been WorkingEdit the data Editing functionsEditing previously-saved data Event Edit Event type listSong Name Delete Measure Bounce TrackInsert Measure Initial EditMemory Utility Initial Edit 1/2Initial Edit 2/2 Page Functions Adjusting the pitchFine adjustments to the pitch Changing the key TransposingChanging the octave SettingSelecting a temperament Change the desired OctaveSelecting a temperament Creating your own temperamentSpecifying the function of the assignable switch Using the pedalsDamper pedal settings for Layer and Split Make the desired settingsAccess the Func 7/10 All setupTo store these settings into internal memory Setting contentsConvenient functions Adjusting the left/right balanceAdjusting the display time of a popup screen What is MIDI? Connecting other equipmentConnecting Midi equipment Midi channel settingsAccess the Func 4/10 Using the SP-500 as a multi-tim- bral tone generatorLocal on/off setting Press a Local radio buttonMidi Filter Synchronizing to an external sequencerMidi Transpose Exclusive Control Control changeAfter Touch Troubleshooting AppendicesSpecifications Prog Program listPiano Guitar Brass/ChoirStrings BassSynth/S.E PercussionRhythm style list Style Nameポップ 6/8 User Drum kits list OFF Style demo songs Demo songs listPiano demo songs Program demoList of detected chords MajorC Major 6th Major 7th CM7 Sus Csus4 Csus2 Dominant 7thAppendices Chart Index
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