Technics sx-PR804/M Master Tuning, Key Scaling, Settings for each key, Original tuning

Part VII Sound

Master Tuning

This setting is used to fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This is convenient when this instrument is played with other instruments or with a recorded performance.

1.On the SOUND MENU display, select

MASTER TUNING.

•The display changes to the following.

2.Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust the pitch.

•Pressing the ∧ and ∨ buttons at the same time will reset the tuning to the standard 440.0 Hz.

Key Scaling

For each part you can change the tuning of each key within a one-octave range. In addition to equal temperament tuning, you can perform in other types of scales, for example Arabic tuning.

1. On the SOUND MENU display, select KEY	6. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for each part, as neces-
SCALING.	sary.

• The display looks similar to the following.

Sound

2.Press the OCTAVE TUNING TEMPLATE but-

ton.

•The display looks similar to the following.

3.Use the PART ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the

part to set.

•If ALL is selected, all the parts are set at once.

4.Use the TYPE ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the

type of tuning.

•Select from FLAT, WERCKMEISTER, KIRNBERGER, ARABIC 1 to 5, SLENDRO, and PELOG.

5.Use the SHIFT ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the key to perform in.

7.Press the SET button.

•The OCTAVE TUNING for the specified type and key is automatically set.

Settings for each key.

On the KEY SCALING display, you can adjust the tuning for each key.

Use the buttons below the display to adjust the tuning for each key.

•The pitch can be raised or lowered by a maximum of one half-tone.

•You can use the PART SELECT ∧ and ∨ buttons to switch the part.

•Use the ALL PARTS INITIAL button to return all parts to the flat tuning.

ORIGINAL tuning

Each instrument of each sound has its own original tuning data. This setting affects the tuning curve that spans the en- tire keyboard. So, for example, the acoustic piano-type sounds duplicate those of a real piano, in that the high notes are tuned slightly higher and the low notes slightly lower.

You can specify for each part whether this original tuning is enabled or not.

1.Use the PART SELECT ∧ and ∨ buttons to select a part.

2.Use the ORIGINAL TUNING ON/OFF button to select ON or OFF.

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