Basic functions > Using the pedals

As an alternative, use the display controls:

1. Use the SCROLL buttons to move the cursor to the Left sound.

GrandPiano 4/4

Ac.Bass 120

Scroll

GrandPiano 4/4

Ac.Bass 12

2.Use the VARIATION button to select a different sound variation. As an alternative, use the +/YES and -/NO but- tons to choose a different sound variation.

3. If you want, use the SCROLL buttons to move the cur- sor back to the Main sound.

Balancing sounds in Split mode

You can adjust the sound’s volume balance.

•Keep the Main sound button (the one whose indicator is turned on) pressed, to increase its volume and (after the maximum value has been reached) decrease the volume of the Left sound. Release the button when done.

•Keep the SPLIT button pressed, or press the SCROLL button to move the cursor to the second line of the dis- play. The indicator of the Left sound lights up. Then, keep the Left sound button pressed, to increase its volume and (after the maximum value has been reached) decrease the volume of the Main sound. Release the button when done.

While the volume is changing, a meter is shown in the display:

Main sound’s volume

M:108

L:127

Left sound’s volume

Using the pedals

The C-720 has three assignable pedals, usually acting as damp- er, sostenuto, and soft. However, you can assign the pedals dif- ferent functions (see page 44 for sound-level assignment, or page 49 for global programming).

With the default settings, you can use these pedals to add ex- pression to your playing, as on a traditional piano.

producing a richly resonant decay. You can control the damp- er’s depth by how far down you press on the pedal (“half-ped- aling”).

Sounds like GrandPiano, BriteGrand and MelloGrand also trigger EPx effects while in Single and Split mode. However, these effects are not available when you are in Layer mode.

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Soft

Damper

Sostenuto

(1) Damper pedal

The damper pedal simulates the natural string resonances of an acoustic piano. Pressing this pedal will sustain the sound,

(2) Sostenuto pedal

Pressing this pedal will apply the damper effect only to the notes that are already being held down on the keyboard, and will sustain only those notes. The damper effect will not be ap- plied to any additional notes that you play while holding down the Sostenuto pedal (apart for the notes already held).

(3) Soft pedal

Pressing this pedal will make the tone softer. You can control the soft effect depth by how far down you press on the pedal (“half-pedaling”)

Transposing

In some cases, a song may be written in a difficult key (e.g., many black keys), or you may wish to shift the pitch to match another instrument or vocalist. In such cases, you can trans- pose (shift the pitch) so that you can use an easier fingering, or use the same familiar fingering to play at a different pitch. This is called the Transpose function.

For example if you transpose upward by one semitone, playing the notes shown at the lower left will produce the pitches shown at the right.

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C-720 specifications

The Korg C-720 is a sophisticated digital piano that embodies the pinnacle of modern musical technology and artistry. Designed to meet the needs of both aspiring musicians and seasoned professionals, the C-720 combines exceptional sound quality, advanced features, and an elegant design.

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Overall, the Korg C-720 is a powerful and sophisticated digital piano that caters to the demands of today's musicians, combining traditional playing feel with cutting-edge technology and features.
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