Global settings > Master tuning

Master tuning

In order to adapt the C-720 pitch to that of another instru- ment, you can adjust the pitch. Standard tuning is A4 = 440 Hz.

2.Use the +/YES and -/NO button to select a different tun- ing.

Note: If you enter editing later, you might see a different edit

page instead of the first one. Use the SCROLL button to reach it.

1.After having kept the EDIT button pressed, the Master Tune page will appear:

Master Tune

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440.0 Hz

 

 

 

Setting

Tuning

 

 

415 ~ -439.5

Lower tuning. The lowest value corresponds to

 

about -100 cents (one semitone) from the stan-

 

dard tuning.

 

 

440

Standard tuning

440.5~ 465 Higher tuning. The highest value corresponds to about +100 cents (one semitone) over the stan- dard tuning.

3.Press the EXIT button to return to the Main or Song Play page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit

mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL button to go to the next edit page (see below).

Brilliance

Brilliance is the sound’s brightness. You can set an overall in- crease or decrease of brilliance.

This is the same parameter you can change with the BRIL- LIANCE button (see page 17). However, contrary to the but- ton, these changes can be memorized, and are preserved even when turning the instrument off.

Note: Brilliance changes can be recorded into a song. If you lat- er change them again, values recorded in the song are left un- changed.

1.After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the

SCROLL button to show the Brilliance page. As an al- ternative, press the BRILLIANCE button to immediately access the Brilliance page:

Brilliance 4

Normal

After having chosen a brilliance value different than Nor- mal, the BRILLIANCE indicator will turn on.

2.Use the +/YES and -/NO button to change the brilliance. The following table lists the available settings.

Setting

Brilliance

 

 

Very Mellow, Mellow

The sound becomes darker.

 

 

Normal

Normal tone.

 

 

Bright, Very Bright

The sound becomes brighter.

 

 

3.Press the EXIT button to return to the Main or Song Play page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit

mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL button to go to the next edit page (see below).

Default split point

You can set a default split point, that will be automatically re- called each time you press the SPLIT button when playing sounds.

Note: The split point may be different from the default split point, if you change it after turning the instrument on. Also, it may vary when choosing a performance with two sounds in Split mode. The last selected split point remains selected, until you turn the instrument off.

1.After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the

SCROLL button to show the Split Point page:

Split Point

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F#3

 

 

 

2.Use the +/YES and -/NO button to change the split point. When you change this value, if you are in Split mode the current split point is also changed.

3.Press the EXIT button to return to the Main or Song Play page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit

mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL button to go to the next edit page (see below).

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Korg C-720 user manual Master tuning, Brilliance, Default split point

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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