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Kawai ES7 Owner's Manual

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Summary of ES7

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    Introduction playing the piano rhythm section recorder usb functions settings es7 owner’s manual appendix.

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    3 thank you for purchasing this kawai es7 digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the es7 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference. „ about this owner’s manual before attempting to...

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    Important safety instructions denotes that care should be taken. The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped. Denotes a prohibited operation. The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited. Denotes an operation that should be carried out. The e...

  • Page 5: Warning

    Warning indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. Warning - when using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,including the following: this product shall be near the ac outlet and the power cord plug in a ...

  • Page 6: Caution

    Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation of the product. When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe the product. Do not wipe the product with benzene or thinner. Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in fire, electric shock or short-cir...

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    +.+ %,* / ./.-+*. .+ **. Products : electronic piano model number : es7 responsible party name : kawai america corporation address : 2055 east university drive rancho dominguez, ca 90220 telephone 310-631-1771 this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following ...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    8 important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 introduction welcome to the kawai es7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1. Package contents . . . . . ....

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    9 settings (cont.) virtual technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 2-1. Touch curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 2-2. Voicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 10: Welcome To The Kawai Es7

    10 in tr oduc ti on welcome to the kawai es7 1 package contents the kawai es7 digital piano package contains the following items: „ es7 digital piano „ ac power adaptor (ps-154) „ foot pedal (f-10h) „ music rack/rest „ owner’s manual.

  • Page 11: Feature Highlights

    11 in tr oduc ti on 2 feature highlights 'responsive hammer 2' weighted-key action, with ivory touch key surfaces and let-off simulation the new responsive hammer 2 (rh2) action recreates the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano, with its realistic movement and accurate 3-sensor technology p...

  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    12 in tr oduc ti on part names and functions a master volume slider this slider controls the master volume level of the instrument’s built-in speakers or headphones, if connected. * this slider does not affect the line out level. For information about adjusting the line out level, please refer to pa...

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    13 in tr oduc ti on k w (reset) button this button is used to reset the instrument’s song recorder, and to rewind songs and mp3/wav/smf files to the beginning. This button is also used to select the rhythm section part. L z (rec) and x / (play/stop) buttons these buttons are used to record and playb...

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Piano

    14 in tr oduc ti on setting up the piano upon unboxing the instrument, please follow the instructions below which explain how to attach the music rest, connect the f-10h (or optional f-20) foot pedal, and if desired, connect a pair of headphones. „attaching the music rest insert the legs of the musi...

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    15 in tr oduc ti on basic operation the following instructions explain how to connect the instrument to the power outlet, turn on the power, adjust the volume to a comfortable level, and begin playing the piano. 1. Connecting the power adaptor 2. Turning on the instrument’s power press the power but...

  • Page 16: Selecting Sounds

    16 p la y ing the p iano selecting sounds the es7 digital piano features a wide selection of realistic instrument sounds suitable for various musical styles. Sounds are arranged into seven categories, with multiple sounds assigned to each category button. For a complete listing of the available inst...

  • Page 17: Demo Songs

    17 p la y ing the p iano the demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of the es7 digital piano. There are 27 different demonstration songs available, highlighting the instrument’s rich selection of high quality sounds, convenient rhythm section feature, and powerfu...

  • Page 18: Dual Mode

    18 p la y ing the p iano dual mode the dual mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or a church organ combined with a choir, etc. 1. Entering dual mode press and hold a sound button to select the main sou...

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    19 p la y ing the p iano 3. Adjusting the main/layered sound volume balance while dual mode is in use: press the d or c value/balance buttons to adjust the volume balance between the main and layered sounds. The volume balance will briefly be shown in the lcd display. As the volume of the main sound...

  • Page 20: Split Mode

    20 p la y ing the p iano split mode the split mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a different sound. For example, a bass sound in the lower section, and a piano sound in the upper section. 1. Entering split mode press the split button. The le...

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    21 p la y ing the p iano 3. Changing the split point press and hold the split button, then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the lcd display, and will become the new split point. * split mode and the rhythm section share the same split ...

  • Page 22: Four Hands Mode

    22 p la y ing the p iano four hands mode the four hands mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the split mode function. However, with four hands mode enabled, the octave/pitch of each section is automatically adjusted to create two separate 44-key instrument...

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    23 p la y ing the p iano 3. Changing the four hands mode split point press and hold the split button, then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the lcd display, and will become the new four hands mode split point. * the four hands mode spl...

  • Page 24: Enhancing The Sound

    24 p la y ing the p iano enhancing the sound the es7 digital piano offers a variety of features to adjust and enhance the character of a particular sound. Some of these features (e.G. Reverb), are enabled automatically when a sound is selected, however players may also wish to change the strength or...

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    25 p la y ing the p iano 3. Adjusting the reverb settings (type/depth/time) while the reverb settings menu is shown, to change the reverb type: press the d or c value buttons to cycle through the different reverb types. Reverb type = room reverb type = small hall to change the reverb depth: press th...

  • Page 26: Enhancing The Sound

    26 p la y ing the p iano enhancing the sound 2 effects in addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain effects automatically in order to enhance tonal qualit...

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    27 p la y ing the p iano „effect settings effect type setting 1 setting 2 setting 3 setting 4 stereo delay / ping delay / triple delay dry / wet time feedback high damp chorus dry / wet speed feedback depth classic chorus mono / stereo speed – – tremolo dry / wet speed – – classic tremolo dry / wet ...

  • Page 28: Enhancing The Sound

    28 p la y ing the p iano enhancing the sound 3 amp simulator the es7’s amp simulator (amp sim) attempts to reproduce the sound, response, and overdrive characteristics of a typical amp/speaker combination, giving electric piano and drawbar organ sounds an authentic vintage quality. Once enabled, the...

  • Page 29: Panel Lock

    29 p la y ing the p iano panel lock the panel lock function allows the state of all panel buttons to be temporarily locked, preventing sounds and other settings from being changed. This function may prove useful in teaching environments, ensuring that students are not distracted by changing sounds e...

  • Page 30: Transpose

    30 p la y ing the p iano the transpose function allows the pitch of the es7 digital piano’s keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone intervals. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key. „a...

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    31 p la y ing the p iano using the song transpose function it is also possible to transpose recorder songs stored in internal memory, and smf song files stored on a usb memory device. This allows the pitch of the song to be adjusted without affecting the pitch of the keyboard. „selecting the song tr...

  • Page 32: Metronome

    32 p la y ing the p iano metronome the metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. The time signature, volume, and tempo of the metronome can all be freely adjusted. 1. Turning the metronome on/off press the metronome button. The led indicator for the...

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    33 p la y ing the p iano 2. Adjusting the metronome settings (tempo/beat/volume) to adjust the metronome volume: press the d or c menu buttons to select the ‘volume’ page, then press the d or c value buttons to adjust the value of the metronome volume. Volume 5 ÅÅÅÅ volume 10 ÅÅÅÅ * the metronome vo...

  • Page 34: Registration Memories

    34 p la y ing the p iano registration memories the registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound/style selection, all settings, etc.) to be stored to a registration memory, and conveniently recalled at the touch of a button. Each of the seven registration buttons contain four bank...

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    35 p la y ing the p iano „exiting registration mode (retain new settings) to return to normal playing mode with the current registration memory settings selected: press the exit button. The led indicator for the registration button will turn off, and the instrument will return to normal playing mode...

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    36 rh y th m s e c ti o n rhythm section basic operation the es7’s rhythm section feature contains 100 built-in accompaniment styles, covering a wide range of musical genres. Each style can be used simply as a drum or percussion track, or as a full musical accompaniment with bass, guitar, organ, bra...

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    37 rh y th m s e c ti o n 2. Playing with the rhythm section press the play/stop button. The led indicator for the play/stop button will turn on, and the count-in drum pattern will start to play. After the count-in, the rhythm section will change to the basic pattern. During this time, the lower sec...

  • Page 38: Rhythm Section Style

    38 rh y th m s e c ti o n rhythm section style the es7 digital piano features 100 different accompaniment styles, ranging from pop, rock, ballads, and jazz, to funk, dance, latin, and world music styles. For a complete listing of the available rhythm section styles, please refer to page 125 of this ...

  • Page 39: Rhythm Section Parts

    39 rh y th m s e c ti o n rhythm section parts each rhythm section style consists of several different instrument parts. It is possible to specify whether the rhythm section should play drums only, bass and drums, or a full backing accompaniment. „rhythm section parts r.S. Parts lcd display descript...

  • Page 40: Rhythm Section Settings

    40 rh y th m s e c ti o n rhythm section settings „adjusting the rhythm section tempo while the main rhythm section screen is shown in the lcd display: press the d or c value buttons to decrease or increase the tempo of the rhythm section. * the rhythm section and metronome share the same tempo sett...

  • Page 41: Rhythm Volume

    41 rh y th m s e c ti o n 1 rhythm volume the rhythm volume setting is used to adjust the volume level of the rhythm section accompaniment, relative to the main keyboard sound. „adjust the rhythm volume setting while the rhythm settings menu is shown in the lcd display: press the d or c menu buttons...

  • Page 42: Auto Fill-In

    42 rh y th m s e c ti o n 2 auto fill-in the auto fill-in setting is used to specify how many bars of the rhythm section should be played before a fill-in passage is automatically added. This function can be turned off if the auto fill-in feature is not required. „auto fill-in settings auto fill-in ...

  • Page 43: One Finger Ad-Lib

    43 rh y th m s e c ti o n 3 one finger ad-lib the one finger ad-lib setting is used to turn the rhythm section’s one finger ad-lib function on or off. When turned on, one finger ad-lib allows various musical phrases to be performed at any time by pressing one of the topmost 17 keys on the keyboard. ...

  • Page 44: Rhythm Section Settings

    44 rh y th m s e c ti o n rhythm section settings 4 acc mode the acc mode setting is used to select the rhythm section’s chord input method. By default, the rhythm section will follow chords played in the lower section only, with the upper section reserved for playing the melody. However, when the ‘...

  • Page 45: Preset Chord

    45 rh y th m s e c ti o n „changing the acc mode setting while the rhythm settings menu is shown in the lcd display: press the d or c menu buttons to select the acc mode settings page, then press the d or c value buttons to buttons to cycle through the different chord recognition methods. 4-4 acc mo...

  • Page 46: Song Recorder

    46 re corde r song recorder (internal memory) the es7 digital piano allows up to 10 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. Each song consists of two separate tracks - referred to as ‘parts’ - that can be recorded and played back independe...

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    47 re corde r 4. Stopping the song recorder press the play/stop button. The led indicators for the play/stop and rec buttons will turn off, the recorder will stop, and the part/song will be stored in internal memory. After a few seconds, the internal song player screen will be shown in the lcd displ...

  • Page 48: Playing A Song

    48 re corde r 2 playing a song this function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback a song/part immediately after recording, start this process from step 2. 1. Entering song play mode press the play/stop button. The led indicator for the play/stop button will turn ...

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    49 re corde r „controlling song playback while the song is playing: press the rew or fwd buttons to rewind or advance the playing position of the song. Press the a-b loop button twice to set the start and end points of the loop. * pressing the a-b loop button for a third time will turn off the loop....

  • Page 50: Song Recorder

    50 re corde r song recorder (internal memory) 3 recording a song with the rhythm section it is also possible to record songs while using the rhythm section. This feature can be used to record backing accompaniments (including chord changes) for favourite songs, allowing the player to concentrate on ...

  • Page 51: Erasing A Part/song

    51 re corde r 4 erasing a part/song this function is used to erase recorder parts that have been recorded incorrectly or songs that are no longer listened to. Once a part/song has been erased from memory it cannot be recovered. 1. Entering song erase mode press the rec and play/stop buttons simultan...

  • Page 52: Audio Record/playback

    52 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) the es7 digital piano is also capable of recording performances as digital audio - saving the data to a usb memory device in either mp3 or wav format. This useful function allows professional quality recordings to be produced directly on the instrumen...

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    53 re corde r 4. Stopping the audio recorder, saving to usb press the play/stop button. The led indicators for the play/stop and rec buttons will turn off, and recording will stop. A confirmation message will be shown in the lcd display, prompting to save the recorded audio file. Save to usb? :ft“3&...

  • Page 54: Audio Record/playback

    54 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 2 playing an audio file the es7 digital piano is also capable of playing mp3 and wav audio files stored on a usb memory device directly through the instrument’s speaker system. This function is particularly useful when attempting to learn the chords o...

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    55 re corde r 2. Selecting and playing an audio file press the d or c value buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the menu c button to select the file. The audio play screen will be shown in the lcd display. Man's world.Mp3 00´00" vol.=5 press the play/stop button. The led indicator for t...

  • Page 56: Audio Record/playback

    56 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 3 playing a midi file the es7 digital piano also supports the playback of standard midi file (smf) song files stored on a usb memory device, allowing a vast selection of widely accessible music to be heard through the instrument’s exquisite progressiv...

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    57 re corde r „controlling midi file playback while the midi file is playing: press the rew or fwd buttons to rewind or advance the playing position of the midi file. Press the a-b loop button twice to set the start and end points of the loop. * pressing the a-b loop button for a third time will tur...

  • Page 58: Audio Record/playback

    58 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 4 recording an audio file with the rhythm section the es7 digital piano also allows mp3 or wav audio files to be recorded while using the rhythm section. This feature can be used to produce high quality digital audio recordings with full accompaniment...

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    59 re corde r 5 converting a song to an audio file the es7 digital piano allows recorder songs stored in internal memory to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio file to a usb device in either mp3 or wav format. 1. Selecting a song after recording a song to internal memory: connect a usb ...

  • Page 60: Deleting An Audio/midi File

    60 re corde r 6 deleting an audio/midi file this function is used to delete mp3/wav audio files or midi song files stored on a usb device. Once a file has been deleted from the usb device it cannot be recovered. 1. Entering usb playback mode connect a usb memory device to the usb port. Press the pla...

  • Page 61: Usb Menu

    61 u s b f unc tions usb menu the usb menu contains functions to load/save registration memories and recorder songs from/to a usb memory device. This menu also allows files to be renamed and deleted, and for the usb memory device to be formatted. „usb menu functions page no. Function description 1 l...

  • Page 62: Usb Menu

    62 u s b f unc tions usb menu 1 load internal song the load internal song function is used to load recorder songs stored on a usb memory device into the instrument’s internal memory. 1. Selecting the load int. Song function connect a usb memory device, then press the usb button to enter the usb menu...

  • Page 63: Load Registration

    63 u s b f unc tions 2 load registration the load registration function is used to load registration memories stored on a usb memory device into the instrument’s internal memory. There are two types of registration file: ‘single’ and ‘all’. „registration file types registration type description file...

  • Page 64: Save Smf Song

    64 u s b f unc tions 3 save smf song the save smf song function is used to save recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a usb memory device as a standard midi file (smf). 1. Selecting the save smf song function connect a usb memory device, then press the usb button to enter the ...

  • Page 65: Save Internal Song

    65 u s b f unc tions 4 save internal song the save internal song function is used to save recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a usb memory device in the es7’s native song format. 1. Selecting the save int. Song function connect a usb memory device, then press the usb button ...

  • Page 66: Save Registration

    66 u s b f unc tions 5 save registration the save registration function is used to save registration memories stored in the instrument to a usb memory device. There are two types of registration file: ‘single’ and ‘all’. „registration file types registration type description file extension single a ...

  • Page 67: Rename File

    67 u s b f unc tions 6 rename file the rename file function is used to rename song, audio, and registration files stored on a usb memory device. 1. Selecting the rename file function connect a usb memory device, then press the usb button to enter the usb menu. Press the d or c menu buttons then the ...

  • Page 68: Delete File

    68 u s b f unc tions 7 delete file the delete file function is used to delete song, audio, and registration files stored on a usb memory device. Once a file has been deleted from the usb device it cannot be recovered. 1. Selecting the delete file function connect a usb memory device, then press the ...

  • Page 69: Format Usb

    69 u s b f unc tions 8 format usb the format usb function is used to format the connected usb memory device, erasing all stored data. The usb format function will erase all data stored on the connected usb memory device. Exercise caution when using this function in order to prevent accidental data l...

  • Page 70: Settings Menus

    70 set tings settings menus the settings menus contain a variety of options to adjust the es7’s operation and sound. Settings are grouped by category, providing convenient access to relevant controls. Once adjusted, settings can be stored to one of the instrument’s 28 registration memories, or selec...

  • Page 71: Basic Settings

    71 set tings the basic settings menu contains settings to adjust the pitch, tuning, and general sound of the instrument. This menu also allows favourite panel settings to be stored, or reset back to the original factory configuration. „basic settings page no. Setting description default setting 1-1 ...

  • Page 72: Basic Settings

    72 set tings basic settings 1-1 equaliser (eq) the equaliser function allows the overall sound character of the es7 digital piano to be adjusted to ensure the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are five different preset eq types available, with an additional ‘us...

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    73 set tings „user eq setting user eq bands description low adjusts the low range frequency band (20 - 100 hz). Mid-low adjusts the mid-low range frequency band (355 - 1000 hz). Mid-high adjusts the mid-high range frequency band (1120 - 3150 hz). High adjusts the high range frequency band (5000 - 20...

  • Page 74: Basic Settings

    74 set tings basic settings 1-2 wall eq the wall eq setting optimises the es7 digital piano’s speaker system depending on whether the instrument is placed beside a wall, or in an area away from a wall. * this setting does not affect the headphones or line out output. „wall eq settings wall eq descri...

  • Page 75: Section

    Section 75 set tings 1-3 speaker volume the speaker volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the es7 digital piano’s speaker output to be reduced, providing finer adjustment control over the master volume. This setting can also function as a volume limiter, preventing the instrument from be...

  • Page 76: Section

    Section 76 set tings basic settings 1-4 phones volume the phones volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the headphones output to be increased. The default setting for phones volume is ‘normal’ in order to protect an individual’s ears from excessive volume levels. The ‘high’ setting may be...

  • Page 77: 1-5

    77 set tings 1-5 line out volume the line out volume setting allows the level of the instrument’s line out output to be adjusted. This setting may be useful when connecting the es7 digital piano to mixers and other audio equipment. * this setting does not affect the speaker or headphone volume. 1. S...

  • Page 78: Section

    Section 78 set tings basic settings 1-6 audio recorder gain the audio recorder gain setting allows the recording level of mp3/wav audio files to be adjusted. While the instrument’s default audio recorder level is optimised to capture the broad dynamic range of a grand piano, there may be occasions w...

  • Page 79: 1-7

    79 set tings 1-7 tuning the tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the es7 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 hz steps, and may therefore prove useful when playing with other pitched instruments. 1. Selecting the tuning setting after entering the basic settings menu (page 71): press t...

  • Page 80: Section

    Section 80 set tings basic settings 1-8 damper hold the damper hold setting is used to determine whether sounds such as organ or strings should be sustained continuously when the sustain (damper) pedal is pressed, or whether these sounds should decay, naturally. „damper hold settings damper hold des...

  • Page 81: 1-9

    81 set tings 1-9 four hands the four hands setting provides an alternative method to enabling the four hands mode function, and may prove useful in teaching environments or situations where this function should be enabled automatically every time the es7 digital piano is turned on. * please refer to...

  • Page 82: Section

    Section 82 set tings basic settings 1-10 user memory the user memory function allows preferred panel settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the es7 digital piano is turned on. „settings stored in user memories general selected ...

  • Page 83: 1-11

    83 set tings 1-11 factory reset the factory reset function clears any settings stored using the user memory function above, restoring the es7 digital piano back to its factory default settings. * this function does not clear registration memories or recorder songs stored in internal memory. 1. Selec...

  • Page 84: Section

    Section 84 set tings virtual technician an experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a fine acoustic piano. In addition to meticulously tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow the instrument to truly sing...

  • Page 85: 2-1

    85 set tings 2-1 touch curve as with an acoustic piano, the es7 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength and speed of playing – on a digital piano t...

  • Page 86: Section

    Section 86 set tings virtual technician 2-1 touch curve (cont.) 1. Selecting the touch curve setting after entering the virtual technician menu (page 84): the touch setting will be selected automatically. 2. Changing the touch curve type press the d or c value buttons to cycle through the different ...

  • Page 87: 2-2

    87 set tings 2-2 voicing the voicing setting allows the tonal character of the es7 digital piano to be set to one of six different types. „voicing types voicing type description normal (default) the normal tonal character of an acoustic piano throughout the entire dynamic range. Mellow 1 a softer, m...

  • Page 88: Section

    Section 88 set tings virtual technician 2-3 damper resonance pressing the damper pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal pressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, b...

  • Page 89: 2-4

    89 set tings 2-4 damper noise when the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed and released, it is often possible to hear the sound of the damper head touching and releasing the strings. The es7 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the damper noise setting allowing the volume of this sound...

  • Page 90: Section

    Section 90 set tings virtual technician 2-5 string resonance string resonance refers to a phenomenon that exists in acoustic pianos whereby the strings of held notes resonate ‘sympathetically’ with other notes of the same harmonic series. The es7 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the str...

  • Page 91: 2-6

    91 set tings 2-6 key-off effect when playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played with force and released quickly, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the damper touching the strings immediately before the vibrations are stopped. The es...

  • Page 92: Section

    Section 92 set tings virtual technician 2-7 fall-back noise when playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboard action returning (i.E. ‘falling back’) to the neutral position after a key is released. The es7 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the fall-...

  • Page 93: 2-8

    93 set tings 2-8 hammer delay when playing pianissimo passages using an acoustic piano, there may be a perceived delay between a key being pressed the hammer striking the strings. If desired, the es7 digital piano can recreate this delay, with the hammer delay setting allowing the delay length to be...

  • Page 94: Section

    Section 94 set tings virtual technician 2-9 temperament the temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the es7 digital piano to be changed from the modern ‘equal temperament’ standard to one of the various temperaments popularised during the renaissance and baroque periods. It is also poss...

  • Page 95: Stretch Tuning

    95 set tings stretch tuning stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method in which the tuning for the lower notes is slightly lower and the tuning for the higher notes is slightly higher than the settings made in the equal temperament. The stretch tuning setting allows the degree of stretch tunin...

  • Page 96: Key Settings

    96 set tings the key settings menu contains settings to adjust the instrument’s operation when using the dual or split playing modes. „key settings page no. Setting description default setting 3-1 lower octave raise the pitch of the lower section in octave steps when using split mode. 0 3-2 lower pe...

  • Page 97: 3-1

    97 set tings 3-1 lower octave shift the lower octave shift setting allows the pitch of the lower section when using split mode to be raised in octave steps. 1. Selecting the lower octave shift setting after entering the key settings menu (page 96): the lower octave shift setting will be selected aut...

  • Page 98: 3-2

    98 set tings 3-2 lower pedal the lower pedal setting determines whether or not the sustain pedal will affect (i.E. Sustain) the lower sound when using split mode. „lower pedal settings lower pedal description off (default) in split mode, lower section sounds will not be sustained when the sustain pe...

  • Page 99: 3-3

    99 set tings 3-3 split balance the split balance setting allows the volume balance between the upper and lower sections when using split mode to be adjusted. * the split balance setting can also be used adjusted directly while split mode is in use. Please refer to page 21 for more information. 1. Se...

  • Page 100: Section

    Section 100 set tings 3-4 layer octave shift the layer octave shift setting allows the pitch of the layered sound when using dual mode to be raised or lowered in octave steps. 1. Selecting the layer octave shift setting after entering the key settings menu (page 96): press the d or c menu buttons to...

  • Page 101: Section

    Section 101 set tings 3-5 layer dynamics when using dual mode, sometimes simply adjusting the volume balance between the two layered sounds is not enough to create the desired sound character, especially if both sounds are very dynamic. Layering two equally dynamic sounds can prove difficult to cont...

  • Page 102: Section

    Section 102 set tings 3-6 dual balance the dual balance setting allows the volume balance between the main and layered sounds when using dual mode to be adjusted. * the dual balance setting can also be used adjusted directly while dual mode is in use. Please refer to page 19 for more information. 1....

  • Page 103: Rhythm Settings

    103 set tings rhythm settings the rhythm settings menu contains settings to adjust the instrument’s rhythm section feature. „rhythm settings page no. Setting description default setting 4-1 rhythm vol. Adjust the volume of the rhythm section 5 4-2 auto fill in specify how frequently an auto fill-in ...

  • Page 104: Rhythm Settings

    104 set tings rhythm settings 4-1 rhythm volume the rhythm volume setting is used to adjust the volume level of the rhythm section accompaniment, relative to the main keyboard sound. 1. Selecting the rhythm volume setting after entering the rhythm settings menu (page 103): the rhythm volume setting ...

  • Page 105: 4-2

    105 set tings 4-2 auto fill-in the auto fill-in setting is used to specify how many bars of the rhythm section should be played before a fill-in passage is automatically added. This function can be turned off of the auto fill-in feature is not required. „auto fill-in settings auto fill-in descriptio...

  • Page 106: Rhythm Settings

    106 set tings rhythm settings 4-3 one finger ad-lib the one finger ad-lib setting is used to turn the rhythm section’s one finger ad-lib function on or off. When turned on, one finger ad-lib allows various musical phrases to be performed at any time by pressing one of the topmost 17 keys on the keyb...

  • Page 107: 4-4

    107 set tings 4-4 acc mode the acc mode setting is used to select the rhythm section’s chord input method. * please refer to page 44 for more information about the different rhythm section accompaniment modes. „acc mode settings acc mode rhythm section play/control mode normal (default) upper sectio...

  • Page 108: Midi Settings

    108 set tings midi settings midi overview the term midi is an acronym for musical instrument digital interface, an international standard for connecting musical instruments, computers, and other devices to allow the exchange of performance data. „midi terminals midi terminal function midi in receivi...

  • Page 109

    109 set tings „midi functions the es7 digital piano supports the following midi functions: transmit/receive note information transmit/receive note information to/from a midi-connected musical instrument or device. Transmit/receive program change information transmit/receive program change data to/fr...

  • Page 110: Midi Settings

    110 set tings midi settings 5-1 midi channel the midi channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specified. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specified). 1. Selecting the midi channel setting after...

  • Page 111: 5-2

    111 set tings 5-2 send program change number the send program change number function is used to send a program change number (1-128) to the connected midi device. 1. Selecting the send program change number function after entering the midi settings menu (page 108): press the d or c menu buttons to s...

  • Page 112: Midi Settings

    112 set tings midi settings 5-3 local control the local control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This setting is useful when using the es7 digital piano to control an external midi device. „local control settings local control descripti...

  • Page 113: 5-4

    113 set tings 5-4 transmit program change numbers the transmit program change numbers setting determines whether the es7 digital piano will transmit program change information via midi when the instrument’s panel buttons are pressed. „transmit program change numbers settings transmit pgm# multi-timb...

  • Page 114: Midi Settings

    114 set tings midi settings 5-5 multi-timbral mode the multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the es7 digital piano is able to receive midi information on more than one midi channel simultaneously. This allows the instrument to play back multi-track, multi-timbral performance data sent...

  • Page 115: Channel Mute

    115 set tings channel mute the channel mute setting determines which midi channels (1-16) are activated to receive midi information when multi-timbral mode is enabled. * this setting is only available when the multi-timbral mode setting is set to ‘on1’ or ‘on2’. „channel mute settings channel mute d...

  • Page 116: Usb Midi

    116 set tings usb midi (usb to host connector) the es7 digital piano features a ‘usb to host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer using an inexpensive usb cable and utilised as a midi device. Depending on the type of computer and operating system installed, addition...

  • Page 117: Power Settings

    117 set tings power settings 6-1 auto power off the es7 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity. * this setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on. „...

  • Page 118

    118 ap p e n d ix the rear side of the es7 digital piano features a variety of jacks that allow the instrument be connected to midi devices, computers, speakers, and mixers. It is also possible to connect external audio sources, such as an mp3 player, tablet, or a secondary keyboard, to the es7’s am...

  • Page 119: Rear Connectors

    119 ap p e n d ix rear connectors „line out jacks (1/4” phone jack) these jacks are used to connect the stereo output of the instrument’s sound to external speakers, amplifiers, mixers, recording devices, and similar equipment. Mono signals will be output only if a cable is connected to the l/mono j...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    120 ap p e n d ix troubleshooting the table below summarises issues that may be experienced with the es7 digital piano, explaining the typical cause(s), and recommended solution(s). Issue possible cause and solution page no. Po w e r the instrument does not turn on. Check that the ac power adaptor i...

  • Page 121: Section

    Section 121 ap p e n d ix demo song list sound name song title composer main demo original kawai piano 1 concert grand original kawai studio grand original kawai mellow grand sonata no.30 op.109 l. V. Beethoven modern piano original kawai piano 2 concert grand 2 waltz no.6 op.64-1: “petit chien” f. ...

  • Page 122: Section

    Section 122 ap p e n d ix program change number list sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 program number program number bank msb bank lsb piano 1 concert grand 1 1 121 0 studio grand 2 1 121 1 mellow grand 3 1 121 2 modern piano 4 2 121 0 piano 2 concert grand 2 5 1 95 16...

  • Page 123

    123 ap p e n d ix sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 program number program number bank msb bank lsb midi concert grand rs 33 1 95 22 studio grand rs 34 1 95 23 studio grand 2 rs 35 1 95 24 classic e.Piano rs 36 5 95 3 vibraphone rs 37 12 121 1 string ensemble rs 38 49 ...

  • Page 124: Drum Sound Mapping List

    124 ap p e n d ix drum sound mapping list analog set rs ambience set rs platinum set rs ballad set rs c # snare roll snare roll snare roll snare roll d finger snap finger snap finger snap finger snap d # high q high q high q high q e slap slap slap slap f scratch push scratch push scratch push scrat...

  • Page 125: Rhythm Section Style List

    125 ap p e n d ix rhythm section style list genre style name 16th swing funk shuffle 1 funk shuffle 2 hip hop 1 hip hop 2 hip hop 3 hip hop 4 16 shuffle 1 16 shuffle 2 16 shuffle 3 16th funk funky beat 1 funky beat 2 funky beat 3 funk 1 funk 2 funk 3 16th straight jazz funk 16 beat 1 16 beat 2 16 be...

  • Page 126

    126 ap p e n d ix rhythm section chord types the tables below list chord types recognised by the es7 digital piano’s rhythm section. Each chord can be played by pressing the notes marked with a z symbol in the diagrams below. In addition, the common major, minor, m7, and 7, chord types can also be p...

  • Page 127

    127 ap p e n d ix chord name notes ea maj (d) ea sus4 (d) ea aug (d) ea min (d) ea m7 (d) ea 6 (d) ea m7 (d) ea mm7 (d) ea m6 (d) ea 7 (d) ea 7 (a5) (d) ea 7 (5) (d) ea 7sus4 (d) ea m7 (a5) (d) ea dim (d) chord name notes e maj e sus4 e aug e min e m7 e 6 e m7 e mm7 e m6 e 7 e 7 (a5) e 7 (5) e 7sus4...

  • Page 128

    128 ap p e n d ix rhythm section chord types chord name notes ga maj (f) ga sus4 (f) ga aug (f) ga min (f) ga m7 (f) ga 6 (f) ga m7 (f) ga mm7 (f) ga m6 (f) ga 7 (f) ga 7 (a5) (f) ga 7 (5) (f) ga 7sus4 (f) ga m7 (a5) (f) ga dim (f) chord name notes g maj g sus4 g aug g min g m7 g 6 g m7 g mm7 g m6 g...

  • Page 129

    129 ap p e n d ix chord name notes a maj a sus4 a aug a min a m7 a 6 a m7 a mm7 a m6 a 7 a 7 (a5) a 7 (5) a 7sus4 a m7 (a5) a dim chord name notes ba maj (a) ba sus4 (a) ba aug (a) ba min (a) ba m7 (a) ba 6 (a) ba m7 (a) ba mm7 (a) ba m6 (a) ba 7 (a) ba 7 (a5) (a) ba 7 (5) (a) ba 7sus4 (a) ba m7 (a5...

  • Page 130

    130 ap p e n d ix the table below lists preset chord sequences utilised by the es7 digital piano’s rhythm section when the ‘acc mode’ setting is set to ‘preset chord’. The preset chord sequences can last for 8, 12, or 16 bars, with the bar number and chord name written in the spaces below. If a chor...

  • Page 131

    131 ap p e n d ix preset chord no. Of bars chord pattern 1 (9) 2 (10) 3 (11) 4 (12) 5 (13) 6 (14) 7 (15) 8 (16) chord49 8 cm7 fm7 cm7 fm7 bm7 e7 am7 gm7 fm7 g7sus4 chord50 8 aam7 gm7 bam7 aam7 aa7 dam7 cm7 dm7(a5) g7 chord51 8 c g/b gm/ba f/a aa6 c/g fm7(a5) g7 chord52 8 f fdim c/g e7/g am7 d7 dm7 g...

  • Page 132: Settings List

    132 ap p e n d ix settings list the tables below list all of the settings/functions that can be adjusted from the es7 digital piano’s panel interface, in addition to available ranges/types, default settings, and registration/user memory storing capabilities. No. Setting name range / type default set...

  • Page 133

    133 ap p e n d ix setting name range / type default setting registration user memory transpose key transpose on/off (button) off, on off z z key transpose value –12 (c) - +12 (c) 0 z z song transpose value –12 (c) - +12 (c) 0 - - split split on/off (button) off, on off z z split point a–1 - c7 g2 z ...

  • Page 134: Specifications

    134 ap p e n d ix specifications keyboard 88 weighted keys with ivory touch key surfaces responsive hammer 2 (rh2) action with let-off sound source progressive harmonic imaging™ (phi), 88-key piano sampling internal sounds 32 voices piano1: piano2: e.Piano: organ: harpsi / mallets: strings / choir: ...

  • Page 135

    135 ap p e n d ix midi exclusive data format 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte 6th byte 7th byte 8th byte 9th byte 10th byte 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 byte id description 1 f0 start code 2 40 kawai id number 3 00 - 0f midi channel 4 10, 30 function code (30 when setting multi-timbre on/off ) 5...

  • Page 136: Midi Implementation Chart

    136 ap p e n d ix midi implementation chart „kawai es7 digital piano date: march 2012 version: 1.0 function transmit receive remarks basic channel at power-up 1 1 settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 mode at power-up mode 3 mode 1 * the default for the omni mode is on. Specifying midi channels automatically turns...

  • Page 137

    137 ap p e n d ix this owner’s manual utilises a number of illustrative conventions in order to explain the es7’s various functions. The examples below provide an overview of the button led indicator states and press types, and the appearance of difference kinds of text. „button led indicator states...

  • Page 138: User Notes

    138 ap p e n d ix user notes.

  • Page 139

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  • Page 140

    Es7 owner’s manual kpsz-0512 : 817439 ow1059e-j1203 version 1 printed in indonesia copyright © 2012 kawai musical instruments mfg. Co.,ltd. All rights reserved..