Korg Sp-500 manual Main features

3.Main features

Grand piano-like touch

The SP-500 features an RH2 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 2) keyboard, which pro- vides a differing key weight in each of four keyboard ranges, just as on a grand piano.

Diverse sounds

Use the keyboard to play 412 different sounds (including 16 drum kits) produced by Korg’s proprietary stereo sampling system.

You can use the Layer function to play two sounds simultaneously, or the Split function to divide the keyboard and play two different sounds in separate ranges.

Versatile rhythm styles

The automatic accompaniment styles include various rhythm styles from all around the world. You can enjoy adding the musical flavors of different countries to your play- ing.

Effects

Two digital effect processors (37 effect types) are built-in, letting you add reverberation to create the impression of playing in a concert hall, or apply chorus to create fuller sounds.

Pedal effects

The Damper pedal jack allows connection of a damper pedal, indispensable for piano performance, and a Assignable Switch jack allows you to connect a soft pedal or other switch. If a separately sold DS-1H damper pedal is connected, you can take advantage of the half-pedal function that adjusts the amount of effect by the depth to which you press the pedal.

Metronome

The included metronome is available at the touch of a switch. The volume is also adjustable.

Recorder

The built-in recorder is as easy to use as a tape recorder. Since you can record five tracks in addition to the keyboard, you can even input small chamber ensembles or band scores.

Of course you can record the automatic accompaniment by itself if desired.

Internal memory can store up to 100 songs, which are preserved even when the power is turned off.

Step recording

The step recording function lets you record an automatic accompaniment by inputting chords and panel operations one by one.

This function makes it easy to record an accompaniment from sheet music with chord symbols even if you are not a skilled pianist.

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