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Appendix

Sounds

Var.

Name

CC 0

CC32

PC*

Osc.

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIANO 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GrandPiano**

121

0

0

4

Samples recorded from a gorgeous-sounding concert grand piano. It also includes

 

 

 

 

 

 

four dynamic levels, sustain samples, and key-off samples, plus other EPx effects. Per-

 

 

 

 

 

 

fect for classical compositions as well as any other style that requires an accurate

 

 

 

 

 

 

acoustic piano sound.

2

BriteGrand**

121

0

1

4

As the above, but slightly more open-sounding.

3

Rock Piano

121

1

1

2

Bright, spacious and clean piano. Excellent for pop or rock music.

4

Piano&Str.

121

2

0

4

A mix of warm piano and full, lush strings.

PIANO 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Honky-Tonk

121

0

3

2

Classic, detuned saloon-piano.

2

MelloGrand**

121

1

0

4

Warm, slightly dark-sounding piano. Mostly good for classical music.

3

Piano&Pad

121

3

0

4

A mix of warm piano and warm, synthetic pads.

4

Elec.Grand

121

0

2

2

An electronic piano sound, typical of the late 70s. Extremely dynamic, with varying

 

 

 

 

 

 

timbre according to keyboard dynamics. Good for pop and funky music.

5

M1 Piano

121

1

2

2

The classic, ringing sound of the Korg M1 sampled piano, so often heard in pop music

 

 

 

 

 

 

during the late 80s.

E. PIANO 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Tine EP 1

121

0

4

4

The most classic electric piano using hammer-struck metallic tines. It is extremely

 

 

 

 

 

 

dynamic, producing a soft tone when played lightly, or an aggressive tone when

 

 

 

 

 

 

played hard.

2

SuitTineEP

121

1

4

2

As the above, but warmer and with the addition of a phaser effect.

3

DynoTineEP

121

2

4

2

This electric piano has a very wide dynamic range, and is particularly suited to funky

 

 

 

 

 

 

music.

4

Tine EP 2

121

4

4

2

As Tine EP1, but with a tremolo effect.

E. PIANO 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Dig. EP 1

121

0

5

2

An electronic piano sound created by means of the FM synthesis, extremely popular

 

 

 

 

 

 

during the mid 80s. Wide dynamic range. It is particularly suited to pop music of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

age.

2

Dig. EP 2

121

1

5

2

As the above, but slightly brighter.

3

Reed EP

121

3

4

1

An electric piano sound, often heard in pop music.

4

TremReedEP

121

5

4

1

As the above, but with a tremolo effect.

HARPSI/CLAV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Harpsi 8

121

0

6

3

This is the classic instrument for baroque music. Harpsichord uses plucked strings, so

 

 

 

 

 

 

there is no touch response.

2

Harpsi 16

121

1

6

4

As the above, but with the addition of a register one octave lower.

3

Clav

121

0

7

2

The clavinet sound. This is often heard in funk and soul music. The leftmost pedal is

 

 

 

 

 

 

used to trigger glide down.

4

Synth Clav

121

1

7

3

A synth-generated clavinet sound. The leftmost pedal is used to trigger glide down.

VIBES/GUITAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Vibes 1

121

0

11

2

A sampled orchestral vibraphone with a great dynamic range.

2

Vibes 2

121

1

11

2

As the above, but with no tremolo.

3

Nylon Gtr.

121

0

24

2

A gorgeous, full-sounding nylon-strings guitar. The leftmost pedal is used to trigger

 

 

 

 

 

 

glide down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

At the heart of the C-720 is Korg's Enhanced Piano Sounds technology, which provides a rich and authentic sound experience. The instrument boasts a comprehensive selection of meticulously sampled grand pianos, electric pianos, and other keyboard instruments. Each sound has been crafted using advanced sampling techniques that capture the nuance and character of the original instruments. The C-720 also features Korg's Dynamic Touch technology, allowing for responsive playing that adapts to the touch of the performer, enabling subtle expression through dynamics.

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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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