Korg SP-250 manual Introduction, Main features

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Main features

Wide range of sounds. Thirty different and expressive high-quality sounds, including a Stereo Concert Grand Piano. You can use the Layer function to simulta- neously play two sounds.

Effects. The SP-250 provides built-in digital effects that can simulate the natural ambience of a concert hall (Reverb) and add richness to the sound (Chorus).

Damper pedal simulation. The Damper pedal on the SP-250 corresponds to the Damper or Forte pedal of an acoustic piano. On an acoustic piano, when you press this pedal, the pads (dampers) that stop the vibrations of the strings are lifted.

Metronome. The built-in metronome allows you to select the time signature, tempo, and volume, and even use a bell sound as the accent.

Touch control. You can choose from three different settings to adjust how the sound will respond to your keyboard playing dynamics.

Temperaments. In addition to the Equal temperament, the SP-250 allows you to select two alternative classical temperaments (Kirnberger and Werckmeister) for historically accurate performance of classical music. When selecting an acoustic piano sound, the typical Stretched Tuning is automatically selected.

Adjustable pitch. The Transpose function lets you change the pitch of the piano, and the Pitch Control function allows you to make fine tune adjustments.

MIDI capabilities. The SP-250 supports the MIDI protocol, the standard that allows music data to be transferred between musical instruments and computers. MIDI allows two or more devices to control or be controlled by each other, and also allows you to use the SP-250 as a 16-part multitimbral tone generator.

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