Kawai CN290 manual Advanced RECORDING/PLAYBACK Functions, Recording More Songs

3. ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

RECORDING MORE SONGS

The CN piano can record and store a maximum of 3 songs. Please follow the steps below to save your songs:

(1)While holding down the REC button, press the MODERN PIANO (Song 2) button. The LED will light to show the current song number (while the REC button is held down). The piano will be ready to record (Song 2). To cancel without recording, press the REC button again.

(2)Play the piano. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You can also start recording by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.

(3)Press the PLAY/STOP button after you have finished recording.

(4)Holding down the PLAY/STOP button, press the MODERN PIANO (Song 2) button.

(5)Releasing both buttons will play Song No.2. Playback will automatically stop when the song is finished. You can adjust the tempo of playback. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, press the STRINGS button while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo slower or press the CHOIR button while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo faster.

RECORDING/PLAYING BACK THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND PARTS SEPARATELY

The CN piano can record the parts played by the left or right hand and play back these parts separately or simultaneously. This function can be enjoyed in different ways. For example, you can practice the right-hand part of the song while playing back the recorded left-hand part, or record the melody part of the song while playing back the previously recorded accompaniment.

(1)While holding down the REC button, press the E.PIANO (Song 3) button to select Song No.3. Part 1 of Song No.3 will be selected and the CN piano will be ready to record. To cancel without recording, press the REC button again.

(2)Play the piano with your left hand. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You can also start recording by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.

(3)Press the PLAY/STOP button after you have finished recording.

(4)Now, to play back the left-hand part, press the PLAY/STOP button. The left-hand part you have recorded (Part 1 of Song No.3) will be played back. You can practice the right-hand part along with the recorded part.

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