WELCOME TO THE MP8II
Thank you for purchasing the KAWAI MP8II. The MP8II Stage Piano features 256 Internal Sounds of the highest quality. The MP8II can also be used as a MIDI master controller. On stage, at home, or in the studio, the MP8II has been designed to offer quick and easy access to many sophisticated features.
BASIC FEATURES of the MP8II
4 ASSIGNABLE ZONES
The MP8II keyboard can be divided into 4 zones. Each zone can be set to INT, EXT or BOTH individually. INT (Internal) is to play any of the 256 internal sounds. EXT (External) is to play external MIDI devices. BOTH is to play internal sounds and external MIDI devices at the same time. Each zone can be played individually, or multiple zones can be freely split, layered and velocity switched to create stunning and personalized performances.
ACOUSTIC TOUCH KEYBOARD
The MP8II’s “AWA Grand Pro II” keyboard provides excellent feel and control like that found in an acoustic piano.
256 INTERNAL SOUNDS, 256 SETUPS
The MP8II offers not only acoustic piano and electric piano sounds, but also other sounds such as organ, brass, pads and so on. All the settings of these sounds, together with the settings to control the external devices, can be stored into 256 setups.
REVERB AND EFFECTS
The MP8II offers 7 high quality REVERB types, and 22 different EFFECT types to improve acoustical realism and enhance tonal quality.
CONTROL KNOBS
The MP8II has 4
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