Korg Electronic Keyboard C 720 User Manual

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UPDATING THE SOFTWARE  
Some pages of the manuals show LCD screens along with an explanation of  
functions and operations. All sound names, parameter names, and values are  
merely examples and may not always match the actual display you are work-  
ing on.  
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might release new versions including bug fixes and new features. Please  
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CLEANING THE DISPLAY  
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DATA RESET  
When the instrument is turned off, any unsaved parameters or songs are  
reset.  
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Contents  
Saving the song after editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
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Introduction > Main features  
Introduction  
Main features  
Piano eXperience (or EPx) effects are particularly evident in  
sounds like GrandPiano, BriteGrand and MelloPiano.  
Wide range of sounds  
Forty different and expressive high-quality sounds, including  
a Stereo Concert Grand Piano. You can use the Layer and Split  
functions to simultaneously play a combination of two  
sounds. Sounds and sound combinations can be freely modi-  
fied.  
One-hundred eighty-five songs  
The C-720 includes a huge library of songs, based on famous  
pieces and lesson books. These songs are perfectly suitable for  
piano lessons, being recorded into two separate parts (left  
hand on Part 1, right hand on Part 2) that you can easily turn  
off and play on the keyboard. In addition, you can change the  
metronome’s tempo and let a defined passage play in cycle.  
Performances  
Sound combination can also be saved into performances, giv-  
ing you an additional set of 30 timbres (3 banks of 10 perfor-  
mances). Performances also store a custom split point, for  
custom combinations of sounds over the keyboard.  
SongBook included  
The SongBook album is also included as a printed music book  
– a great resource for practicing and playing along with your  
preferred tunes.  
Four zones keyboard  
The new high-quality, realistic Korg RH3 keyboard features  
four zones with different weights. This gives you the same re-  
alism and feeling as a grand piano keyboard.  
Onboard recorder  
A multi-track, easy-to-use onboard recorder, lets you record  
your own songs, or read Standard MIDI Files that you can  
transfer via the integrated USB port from an external comput-  
er.  
Touch control  
You can choose from nine different settings to adjust how the  
sound will respond to your keyboard playing dynamics.  
Metronome  
Pedal effects  
The built-in metronome allows you to select the time signa-  
ture, tempo, and volume, and use a bell sound as the accent. It  
can even give you a drum accompaniment in a musical style of  
your choice (drum patterns).  
The C-720 provides the same three pedals as a grand piano,  
controlling the soft, sostenuto, and damper functions respec-  
tively. The damper pedal simulates the natural string reso-  
nances and noises of an acoustic piano, by means of the  
innovative Korg EPx (Piano eXperience) technology. Both the  
damper and soft pedals let you vary the amount of the effect by  
how far you press down on them (“half-pedal” function). In  
addition, pedals can be freely assigned to other functions, like  
starting the recorder or changing the speed of the rotary speak-  
er.  
Data transfer via USB  
When connected to a personal computer via the USB port, the  
C-720’s internal memory can be seen as a USB disk. This way,  
you can backup your data, or transfer files between the C-720  
and the personal computer.  
Piano eXperience  
MIDI capabilities  
While existing piano sampling techniques have resembled an  
audio snapshot, our new “Piano eXperience” technology is  
more of a hologram, accurately reproducing every dimension-  
al detail of the sound. All piano sampling for the C-720 is done  
in stereo to preserve the natural imaging of the sound. Differ-  
ent dynamic levels are captured to extend the instrument's ex-  
pressive vocabulary.  
The C-720 supports the MIDI protocol, the standard that al-  
lows music data to be transferred between musical instru-  
ments and computers. MIDI allows two or more devices to  
control or be controlled by each other, and also allows you to  
use the C-720 as a 16-part multitimbral tone generator.  
MIDI over USB  
Going even further, the C-720 uses the sound of the key being  
released and the hammer returning, as well as the sympathetic  
damper resonance of the strings to create all of the subtle shad-  
ings that create a superior instrument sound. This attention to  
detail defines the sound of the new C-720, providing an instru-  
ment that can interpret every nuance of touch into a meaning-  
ful musical gesture.  
The USB port also carries MIDI data, so that you can connect  
the C-720 directly to your personal computer with a single ca-  
ble and without the need of a dedicated MIDI interface. A ded-  
icated KORG USB MIDI Driver is freely available for full use  
of the C-720’s MIDI features.  
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Introduction > Main features  
an insert effect (delay, phaser, equalizer, rotary speaker,  
etc…), that is specially suited to each particular sound.  
Temperaments  
In addition to the Equal temperament, the C-720 allows you to  
select nine alternative temperaments, for historically accurate  
performance of classical music, or experimenting. When se-  
lecting an acoustic piano sound, the typical Stretched Tuning  
is automatically selected.  
Powerful integrated amplification  
The C-720 includes a powerful, 2 × 35 Watt, plus 2 × 12 Watt  
double stereo amplifier, with two woofers in closed box and  
two dome tweeters. This gives the most authentic sound re-  
production, together with enough volume to deliver the full  
power of an acoustic piano.  
Adjustable pitch  
The Transpose function lets you change the pitch of the piano,  
and the Master Tuning function allows you to make fine tune  
adjustments.  
Two sets of headphones  
You can connect two stereo headphones, to play with your  
teacher or another musician. Connecting a headphone set au-  
tomatically disconnects the speakers, so there is no risk to dis-  
turb others when practicing by night.  
Effects  
The C-720 provides built-in digital effects that can simulate  
the natural ambience of a concert hall (reverb) and add rich-  
ness to the sound (chorus). In addition, each sound includes  
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Control panel >  
Control panel  
PERFORMANCE  
button:  
Enters/exits  
Performance  
mode. While in this mode,  
the sound selection buttons  
are used to choose perfor-  
sounds. See page 18.  
ꢀ ꢁ  
/
(Scroll) but-  
tons: Move the cursor  
in the display, from  
one parameter to the  
following or the previ-  
ous one. The cursor is  
indicated by a point-  
VARIATION  
button:  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
Selects one of the avail-  
able variations of the cur-  
rently selected sound, or  
one of the three perfor-  
mance banks.  
knob: Adjusts the vol-  
ume for the speakers,  
the Output and the  
Phones connectors  
Display: Shows the vari-  
ous sound names and  
parameters.  
ing arrow ( ) next to  
a parameter’s name.  
SPLIT button: Turns Split mode on or off. When in  
Split mode, a sound is assigned to your right hand,  
and a different one to the left hand. Keep it pressed  
ent split point. See page 15.  
SOUND SELECTION buttons: Press a button to select a sound (Sin-  
gle mode). You can press two buttons at the same time, to play  
two sounds at the same time on the keyboard (Layer mode). Press  
with your left hand (Split mode). See page 13.  
When the PERFORMANCE indicator is turned on (Performance  
page 18.  
POWER switch: On/Off  
switch. When in the  
Standbay position, the  
piano is turned off.  
Power LED  
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Control panel >  
+/YES / -/NO (Value) but-  
tons: Change the value of  
the parameters appearing  
in the display. The editable  
parameter is shown by the  
EDIT button: Press it  
to access the Edit  
mode relevant to the  
current type of data  
selected in the dis-  
play. Four Edit modes  
(see page 38), Perfor-  
Song (see page 34)  
cursor ( ) placed on its  
left, or (when editing text)  
with the character/cipher in  
edit flashing. By keeping  
them pressed, the values  
start changing automati-  
cally, first slowly, then  
slightly faster. By pressing  
them together, the param-  
eter is reset to its default  
value.  
REVERB button:  
Turns the reverb  
on/off. This adds  
ambience to the  
sound. Keep it  
pressed for more  
than one second  
to access the  
(see page 17).  
CHORUS button:  
Turns the chorus  
on/off. This makes  
the sound richer.  
Keep it pressed  
for more than  
one second to  
access the Chorus  
page 17).  
page 47). Global edit  
mode can be  
accessed by keeping  
the EDIT button  
METRONOME  
button:  
Turns the metronome click  
on/off. The tempo and  
time signature depend on  
the chosen values, or the  
While in the Main page,  
these buttons can be used  
to select a different varia-  
tion of the current sound.  
pressed for more  
than one second).  
page 20).  
TEMPO/MET.SET but-  
tons: Adjust the met-  
ronome tempo. The +  
button  
faster, while the  
makes  
it  
button  
slower.  
makes  
it  
Pressed  
together, they give  
editing. See page 20.  
RECORDER  
but-  
tons: Control the  
playback or record-  
page 23,  
page 27.  
TRANSPOSE  
button:  
EXIT button: Press it to  
exit Edit mode, or to  
return to the Main page  
from other pages. When  
exiting from the Edit  
mode, the Save proce-  
dure will be recalled.  
When a drum pattern is  
assigned to the Metro-  
nome, and it is running,  
this button doubles as a  
BRILLIANCE  
Press this button to  
open the Brilliance  
button:  
DEMO button: Turns  
the Demo mode on/off,  
to listen to the demo  
songs. Select the songs  
with the sound selec-  
Press this button to  
open the Transpose  
page and change the  
master transpose value.  
When the indicator is  
turned on, transposi-  
tion is active. Changes  
made after pressing this  
button are not saved to  
memory, and are reset  
page and change the  
brilliance value. When  
the indicator is turned  
on, a brilliance varia-  
tion is active. Changes  
made after pressing this  
button are not saved to  
memory, and are reset  
page 11). You can play  
together with the demo  
songs.  
when  
turning  
the  
when  
turning  
the  
instrument off. See  
page 16.  
page 21, page 30).  
instrument off. See  
page 17.  
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Connections >  
Connections  
MAINS socket: Connect  
the power cord to this  
connector.  
MIDI (OUT, IN) connectors:  
Pedals connec-  
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) connec-  
Connectors that are used to  
connect other MIDI devices  
(sequencer, keyboards, etc.).  
OUT: Data output (to be  
connected to the MIDI IN  
connector of another MIDI  
device). IN: Data input (to be  
connected to the MIDI OUT  
connector of another MIDI  
device).  
tor: Connect the  
supplied pedals  
to this connector.  
tors: Audio outputs. Connect  
these connectors to an external  
amplifying system. (With a hi-fi  
system use the LINE, AUX, CD or  
TAPE connectors, not the  
PHONO connector). To amplify  
the C-720 in mono, connect the  
single L/MONO connector. Use  
the MASTER VOLUME knob to  
set the output volume.  
USB connector: Type B (slave),  
INPUT (L/MONO, R) connectors:  
USB 1.1-compliant, standard  
connector. Connects to a per-  
sonal computer (PC or Mac).  
MIDI use (see page 56).  
Line audio inputs. Connect to  
these connectors an external  
audio source, such as a CD, MP3  
or tape player, or another key-  
board. To connect a microphone,  
you need an external microphone  
preamplifier or a mixer.  
Warning: Avoid connecting the  
output of a power amplifier to  
these inputs!  
Headphone Hook  
PHONES connectors: Con-  
nect one or two pairs of  
headphones to these jacks.  
The integrated speakers  
will turn off.  
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Connections > Connecting to external audio devices  
Connecting to external audio devices  
amplification, connect only the L/MONO output. Do not con-  
Connecting to an external amplification system  
nect the output of a power amplifier!  
Use the OUTPUT connectors, if you like to connect your C-  
720 to a high-quality mixer, stereo hi-fi, or a couple of active  
monitors. When using a stereo hi-fi, connect the OUTPUTs to  
the LINE, AUX, CD or TAPE inputs (never use the PHONO  
inputs). For mono amplification, connect only the L/MONO  
output.  
L/MONO  
R
AUX IN  
OUTPUT  
Connecting other audio devices to the C-720  
Use the INPUT connectors, to connect a computer, mixer,  
drum machine, synthesizer, MP3 or tape player, to your C-  
720, and hear their sound run through its speakers. For mono  
INPUT  
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Before you begin > Open the key cover  
Before you begin  
Open the key cover  
Gently lift the center of the sliding key cover by the indented  
portion, and support it while you slide it carefully and fully  
into the C-720. Before you open the key cover, make sure that  
no foreign objects such as papers or coins are on the top of the  
key cover itself, otherwise, these objects may fall into the in-  
strument.  
To close the key cover, gently lift the center by the indented  
portion, and slide it forward. The cover has a soft-landing  
mechinism, that makes closing it safer.  
Note: Be careful not to pinch your fingers or hand while open-  
ing or closing the key cover.  
Note: The key cover may be damaged if you use excessive force  
when opening or closing it.  
Turning the instrument on  
Connect the supplied power cord to the dedicated socket un-  
der the rear of the instrument. Then, plug it into a wall socket.  
You don’t need to worry about the local voltage, since the C-  
720 uses a universal power adapter.  
To turn the instru-  
ment off, press the  
POWER  
again.  
switch  
After having connected the power cable, press the POWER  
switch. When the instrument is turned on, the buttons on the  
control panel and the display will light up. Also, an LED on the  
front of the instrument, also visible when the key cover is  
closed, will light up.  
Power LED  
Using the music stand  
Opening and closing the music stand  
Using the score holders  
Tilt the music stand up-  
right, and use the two  
stoppers located on the  
rear to hold the music  
stand in place.  
To keep a music book open, use the two score holders in front  
of the music stand. Push on the shorter side to make them slide  
up. Push on the longer side to make them slide down. Do not  
apply excessive strength or weight to the holders, or you will  
risk to break them.  
To lower the music stand,  
release the stoppers and rest the music stand on the flat top.  
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Before you begin > Adjusting the volume  
Adjusting the volume  
Rotate the MASTER VOLUME knob towards the right to in-  
crease the volume; towards the left to decrease the volume. The  
maximum value is “10”; the minimum (silence) is “0”. This  
control adjusts the output level of the headphones, the internal  
speakers and of the OUTPUTs.  
It does not control the volume of an audio device connected to  
the INPUT connectors. Use the audio device’s own controls to  
set its volume.  
It is always better to start with a low volume and then increase  
gradually.  
Using the headphones  
For playing or practicing during night hours, or when you  
don’t want to be heard by others in the same room, connect  
one or two pairs of high-quality headphones (32impedance  
suggested) to the appropriate PHONES connectors. These  
connectors are standard 1/4” phone jacks. If your headphones  
have a mini-jack adapter, grasp the adapter when plugging in  
or out the headphones.  
Warning: When using headphones, protect your hearing by  
avoiding extended listening at high volumes.  
Note: When not using them, you can append your headpho-  
hones to the dedicated hook under the piano.  
Listening to the Demo  
The C-720 contains 20 pre-recorded demo songs. Listen to  
them to experience the rich sound and expressive potential of  
this instrument. Here is a list of the available demo songs:  
to the demo song currently in play will turn on. The name  
of the song will be shown in the display:  
DEMO:GrandPiano1  
Bk1 Press Sound  
Button  
Bank 1 (1-10)  
Bank 2 (11-20)  
PIANO 1  
GrandPiano1  
Honky-Tonk  
El. Piano 1  
Digi Piano  
Harpsichord  
Vibes  
GrandPiano2  
Piano Pad  
El. Piano 2  
Vintage EP  
Clav.  
All demo songs will be played back one after the other.  
After the last song, the playback will begin again from the  
first song.  
PIANO 2  
E.PIANO 1  
E.PIANO 2  
HARPSI/CLAV  
VIBES/GUITAR  
ORGAN 1  
ORGAN 2  
STRING/CHOIR  
BASS  
3. To pause the current song, press the PLAY/PAUSE button.  
Press it again to restart playback from the same position.  
4. To stop the playback and exit the demo mode, press the  
Ac. Guitar  
Jazz Organ2  
Pipe Flute  
Choir  
DEMO or the EXIT button.  
Jazz Organ1  
Full Pipe  
Listen to a specified song  
Strings  
You can select just one demo song to be played back.  
1. First of all, you must select one of the demo song banks.  
Ac. Bass  
El. Bass  
To select the first bank (Bk1, songs 1-10), press the DEMO  
button once. The indicators will blink sequentially, from  
left to right. The Demo page will appear in the display:  
During the demo playback you can’t use any other buttons.  
However, you can still play the keyboard to play along with the  
demo songs.  
DEMO:-----------  
Listen to all songs at once  
Bk1 Press Sound  
You can listen to all demo songs with a single command.  
1. Press the DEMO button. The sound selection indicators  
will blink sequentially from left to right. The Demo page  
will appear in the display:  
To select the second bank (Bk2, songs 11-20), press the +/  
YES button.  
To return to the first bank, press the -/NO button.  
DEMO:-----------  
2. Press one of the sound selection buttons to select the cor-  
responding demo song in the selected bank. The demo is  
based on the sound associated with the button. The indi-  
cator on the selected demo button will stay on, while the  
other indicators will turn off.  
Bk1 Press Sound  
2. Wait some seconds, without pressing any button. The first  
demo song will begin to play. The indicator corresponding  
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Before you begin > Listening to the Demo  
3. After the end of the selected song, all the songs will be  
6. To stop the current song without exiting from the Demo  
mode, press STOP. Choose a different song and wait for it  
to start playing back.  
played back in cycle.  
4. If you want to select a different song, press one of the  
sound selection buttons.  
7. To stop the playback and exit the demo mode, press the  
DEMO or EXIT button.  
5. To pause the current song, press the PLAY/PAUSE button.  
Press it again to restart playback from the same position.  
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Basic functions > Playing a single sound (Single mode)  
Basic functions  
Playing a single sound (Single mode)  
When you turn the instrument on, it is in Single mode.  
Main sound  
Main  
GrandPiano 4/4  
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The single Grand Piano sound is selected, and plays over the  
full keyboard. Its name is shown in the display:  
You can replace it with any of the 40 sounds supplied with the  
details on each sound are on page 68):  
Sound  
Button  
Var. 1  
Var. 2  
Var. 3  
Var. 4  
Var. 5  
Var. 6  
PIANO 1  
GrandPiano*  
Honky-Tonk  
Tine EP 1  
Dig. EP 1  
Harpsi 8'  
BriteGrand*  
MelloGrand*  
SuitTineEP  
Dig. EP 2  
Rock Piano  
Piano&Pad  
DynoTineEP  
Reed EP  
Piano&Str.  
Elec.Grand  
Tine EP 2  
PIANO 2  
M1 Piano  
E.PIANO 1  
E.PIANO 2  
HARPSI/CLAV  
VIBES/GUITAR  
ORGAN1  
TremReedEP  
Synth Clav  
Harpsi 16'  
Vibes 2  
Clav  
Vibes 1  
Nylon Gtr.  
Perc.Org.2  
Pipe Tutti  
String Pad  
Fretless B  
Jazz Organ  
Church Org  
Strings  
Perc.Org.1  
Pipe Flute  
Slow Str.  
ORGAN2  
STRINGS/CHOIR  
BASS  
Choir  
ScatVoices  
Vocal Pad  
Ac. Bass  
El. Bass  
Bass&Ride  
* Note: The EPx effects are not available when you are in Layer mode.  
Selecting a sound  
You can use the sound selection buttons to select a different  
sound.  
The indicator on the button you pressed will light. The  
name of the selected sound will appear in the display:  
1. Press one of the sound selection buttons in order to select  
Sound name  
a sound type.  
GrandPiano 4/4  
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1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
2. Use the VARIATION button to select one of the available  
variations of the base sound (see table above). When the  
last variation has been selected, press it again to select the  
base sound again.  
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As an alternative, use the +/YES button to scroll the sound  
variation list forward; the -/NO button to scroll it back-  
wards.  
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Basic functions > Playing two sounds at the same time (Layer mode)  
Playing two sounds at the same time (Layer mode)  
You can play two sounds at the same time on the keyboard. It  
is like having two “overlapping” sounds. This is called the Lay-  
er mode.  
Selecting a variation of the Main sound  
You can select a variation of the current Main sound.  
1. Be sure the cursor is in the first line of the display. If it isn’t,  
use the SCROLL  
button to move it there:  
Main  
Cursor  
Layer  
GrandPiano 4/4  
Strings 120  
Keep in mind that, when in Layer mode, the total number of  
voices that you can play at the same time is reduced, depend-  
ing on the total number of oscillators used by the selected  
sounds.  
2. Use the VARIATION button to select a different sound  
variation. As an alternative, use the +/YES and -/NO but-  
tons to choose a different sound variation.  
Entering the Layer mode  
Selecting a variation of the Layer sound  
To access Layer mode from any other mode, press together  
two sound selection buttons. The lowest-numbered sound in  
the following diagram will be the Main sound, while the high-  
est-numbered sound will be the Layer sound:  
You can select a variation of the current Layer sound.  
1. Use the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the Lay-  
er sound.  
1
2
3
4
5
GrandPiano 4/4  
Strings 120  
6
7
8
9
10  
Scroll  
GrandPiano 4/4  
Strings  
120  
The name of the two sounds will appear in the display:  
Main sound  
2. Use the VARIATION button to select a different sound  
variation. As an alternative, use the +/YES and -/NO but-  
tons to choose a different sound variation.  
GrandPiano 4/4  
Strings 120  
3. If you desire so, use the SCROLL  
buttons to move the  
cursor back to the Main sound.  
Layer sound  
Balancing layered sounds  
Exit from the Layer mode  
You can adjust the sound’s volume balance.  
To exit Layer mode, press a single sound selection button, or  
the SPLIT button. You will return to the Single mode, with a  
single sound playing on the keyboard, or to the Split mode,  
with a sound on the left and one on the right of the split point.  
Keep the Main sound button pressed, to increase its vol-  
ume and (after the maximum value has been reached)  
decrease the volume of the Layer sound. Release the but-  
ton when done.  
Keep the Layer sound button pressed, to increase its vol-  
ume and (after the maximum value has been reached)  
decrease the volume of the Main sound. Release the but-  
ton when done.  
Selecting a different pair of sounds  
To select different sounds, press a different pair of sound selec-  
tion buttons. The last selected variation of the sounds corre-  
sponding to the new buttons will be selected.  
While the volume is changing, a meter is shown in the display:  
Main sound’s volume  
ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ  
M:90  
L:127  
ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ  
Layer sound’s volume  
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Basic functions > Playing different sounds with your left and right hand (Split mode)  
Playing different sounds with your left and right hand  
(Split mode)  
You can play a sound with your right hand (the Main sound),  
and a different one with the left hand (the Left sound). This is  
called the Split mode.  
Selecting a variation of the Main sound  
You can select a variation of the Main sound after accessing the  
Split mode.  
1. Be sure the cursor is in the first line of the display. If it isn’t,  
Split Point  
use the SCROLL  
button to move it there:  
Cursor  
GrandPiano 4/4  
Main  
Left  
Ac.Bass 120  
2. Use the VARIATION button to select a different sound  
variation. As an alternative, use the +/YES and -/NO but-  
tons to choose a different sound variation.  
Entering the Split mode  
To access Split mode from any other mode, press the SPLIT  
button. The Main sound of the Single or Layer mode will be as-  
signed to the right half of the keyboard (Main area, shown in  
the first line of the display), and a Bass sound will be assigned  
to the left half of the keyboard (Left area, shown in the second  
line of the display).  
Selecting a different Left sound  
You can select a different Left sound after accessing the Split  
mode.  
1. Keep the SPLIT button pressed. The indicator of the Left  
Main sound  
sound lights up.  
2. Use the sound selection buttons to select a different sound.  
3. Release the SPLIT button.  
GrandPiano 4/4  
Ac.Bass 120  
Left sound  
As an alternative, use the display controls:  
While the Ac.Bass sound will be chosen as the Left sound the  
first time you enter Split mode, the last selected sound will be  
assigned if you return to Split mode later.  
1. Use the SCROLL buttons to move the cursor to the Left  
sound.  
GrandPiano 4/4  
Exit from the Split mode  
Ac.Bass 120  
To exit Split mode, press the SPLIT button again to return to  
the Single mode, or press two sound selection buttons together  
to enter Layer mode.  
Scroll  
GrandPiano 4/4  
Choosing a different split point  
Ac.Bass  
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If the selected split point is too high or too low, you can choose  
a different one. Please note that you can set a default split  
(see “Default split point” on page 48).  
2. Use the sound selection buttons as you would do to select  
a sound in Single mode.  
3. Use the  
buttons to move the cursor back to the Main  
1. Keep the SPLIT button pressed. The current split point is  
sound.  
shown in the display while you keep the button pressed.  
Selecting a variation of the Left sound  
SplitPoint: F#3  
You can select a variation of the Left sound after accessing the  
Split mode.  
2. Play a note to set a different split point.  
3. Release the SPLIT button.  
1. Keep the SPLIT button pressed. The indicator of the Left  
sound lights up.  
2. Use the VARIATION button to select a different sound  
Selecting a different Main sound  
variation.  
You can select a different Main sound after accessing the Split  
mode. Use the sound selection buttons as you would do to se-  
lect a sound in Single mode.  
3. Release the SPLIT button.  
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Basic functions > Using the pedals  
As an alternative, use the display controls:  
Balancing sounds in Split mode  
1. Use the SCROLL buttons to move the cursor to the Left  
You can adjust the sound’s volume balance.  
sound.  
Keep the Main sound button (the one whose indicator is  
turned on) pressed, to increase its volume and (after the  
maximum value has been reached) decrease the volume of  
the Left sound. Release the button when done.  
GrandPiano 4/4  
Ac.Bass 120  
Keep the SPLIT button pressed, or press the SCROLL  
Scroll  
button to move the cursor to the second line of the dis-  
play. The indicator of the Left sound lights up. Then, keep  
the Left sound button pressed, to increase its volume and  
(after the maximum value has been reached) decrease the  
volume of the Main sound. Release the button when done.  
GrandPiano 4/4  
Ac.Bass  
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2. Use the VARIATION button to select a different sound  
variation. As an alternative, use the +/YES and -/NO but-  
tons to choose a different sound variation.  
While the volume is changing, a meter is shown in the display:  
Main sound’s volume  
3. If you want, use the SCROLL  
buttons to move the cur-  
ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ  
M:108  
L:127  
sor back to the Main sound.  
ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ ꢃ  
Left sound’s volume  
Using the pedals  
The C-720 has three assignable pedals, usually acting as damp-  
ferent functions (see page 44 for sound-level assignment, or  
page 49 for global programming).  
producing a richly resonant decay. You can control the damp-  
er’s depth by how far down you press on the pedal (“half-ped-  
aling”).  
Sounds like GrandPiano, BriteGrand and MelloGrand also  
trigger EPx effects while in Single and Split mode. However,  
these effects are not available when you are in Layer mode.  
With the default settings, you can use these pedals to add ex-  
pression to your playing, as on a traditional piano.  
(2) Sostenuto pedal  
3
2
1
Pressing this pedal will apply the damper effect only to the  
notes that are already being held down on the keyboard, and  
will sustain only those notes. The damper effect will not be ap-  
plied to any additional notes that you play while holding down  
the Sostenuto pedal (apart for the notes already held).  
Soft  
Damper  
Sostenuto  
(3) Soft pedal  
Pressing this pedal will make the tone softer. You can control  
the soft effect depth by how far down you press on the pedal  
(“half-pedaling”)  
(1) Damper pedal  
The damper pedal simulates the natural string resonances of  
an acoustic piano. Pressing this pedal will sustain the sound,  
Transposing  
In some cases, a song may be written in a difficult key (e.g.,  
many black keys), or you may wish to shift the pitch to match  
another instrument or vocalist. In such cases, you can trans-  
pose (shift the pitch) so that you can use an easier fingering, or  
use the same familiar fingering to play at a different pitch. This  
is called the Transpose function.  
For example if you transpose upward by one semitone, playing  
the notes shown at the lower left will produce the pitches  
shown at the right.  
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Note: When the instrument is turned on, transposing is reset.  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the transpose  
value in steps of one semitone, within a range of 11 semi-  
tones. When a transposition is active, the indicator turns  
on.  
1. Press the TRANSPOSE button to show the Transpose dis-  
play:  
Transpose  
3. Press the EXIT button to exit from this page.  
+02 semitones  
4. Press the TRANSPOSE button again to turn transposition  
off. The indicator will turn off.  
Transpose value  
5. Press the TRANSPOSE button if you want to turn transpo-  
sition on again, with the last value selected. The indicator  
will turn on again. Wait some seconds for the page to dis-  
appear, or press the EXIT button to exit immediately.  
If you do no changes, just wait some seconds for the page  
to automatically disappear. Otherwise, you can exit from  
this page by pressing the EXIT button.  
Changing the brilliance  
Brilliance is the sound’s brightness, that may be affected by the  
sound of the room the piano is placed into. For example, a  
heavy carpeted room sounds duller than a room containing  
less carpeting or furniture. You can set an overall increase or  
decrease of brilliance for all sounds.  
If you do no changes, just wait some seconds for the page  
to automatically disappear. Otherwise, you can exit from  
this page by pressing the EXIT button.  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the brilliance  
value. When a brilliance change is active, the indicator  
turns on.  
page of the Global mode (see page 48). However, contrary to  
the changes you can make in the Global mode, the changes  
made with this button cannot be memorized, and are reset  
when turning the instrument off.  
3. Press the EXIT button to exit from this page.  
4. Press the BRILLIANCE button again to turn brilliance  
changes off. The indicator will turn off.  
5. Press the BRILLIANCE button if you want to turn bril-  
liance on again, with the last value selected. The indicator  
will turn on again. Wait some seconds for the page to dis-  
appear, or press the EXIT button to exit immediately.  
Note: When the instrument is turned on, brilliance set in this  
bal mode, see page 48).  
1. Press the BRILLIANCE button to show the Brilliance dis-  
play:  
Brilliance  
Bright  
Brilliance setting  
Turning the effects on/off  
The C-720 has two global effects (reverb and chorus), in addi-  
page 41). The reverb simulates the sound reverberation in a  
room, while the chorus simulates a modulating effect that  
makes the sounds richer.  
can turn the reverb and chorus on/off as you like, by using the  
REVERB and CHORUS buttons on the control panel.  
However, selecting a different sound will reset the status of the  
buttons, since it is saved with the sound itself. To permanently  
these buttons pressed for a couple seconds. See page 41 for  
more details.  
The insert effect is part of the sound itself, and should remain  
on to avoid a dramatic change in timbre. On the contrary, you  
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Using performances > Choosing performances  
Using performances  
Performances are registrations of sound combinations. In-  
stead of selecting single sounds, or a combination of sounds,  
you simply select a performance. A performance then recalls  
one or two sounds, each one with their own settings, plus the  
memorized split point (if the sounds are in Split mode).  
Performance  
Bank 2  
Button  
Bank 1  
Bank 3  
5 (HARPSI/CLAV)  
6 (VIBES/GUITAR)  
7 (ORGAN1)  
EGrand Pad* EP&NoFret  
Guitar Pad*  
GrandPiano  
BriteGrand  
MelloGrand  
2 Pianists  
Piano Pad*  
Pno Choirs*  
Pno Guitar*  
Scat&Bass  
Vibes&Bass  
Bass&Guitr  
Org&Bass 1  
There are 30 performances (10 groups × 3 banks each). Each  
group corresponds to one of the numbered sound select but-  
tons (1 ~ 10). You can then choose one of the three banks in-  
(more details are on page 70).  
8 (ORGAN2)  
9 (STRINGS/CHOIR) Piano BX3*  
10 (BASS)  
DualManual Org&Bass 2  
PnoEXp-  
DEMO**  
* Note: These performances, with sounds set in Layer mode, do  
not use EPx effects.  
Performance  
Button  
** Note: Performance 30 (PnoExpDEMO) is designed to demon-  
strate our “Piano eXperience” technology, by exaggerating the  
amount of key-off/hammer return portion of the Grand Piano  
sound; it is not intended to be a play-able timbre. Normally,  
these additional Piano eXperience sounds are not perceived as  
separate elements, but together with the other sample layers,  
they are a vital part of the realism and the authentic piano tone.  
Bank 1  
Bank 2  
Bank 3  
1 (PIANO 1)  
2 (PIANO 2)  
3 (E.PIANO 1)  
4 (E.PIANO 2)  
Split&Layr  
Digital EP*  
Baroque*  
Grand&Ride PaddedTine* Harpsi-Ch*  
Grand&Ebas R&B EPno*  
PnoStrings* EP Choir*  
Harpsi-Org*  
Church Mix*  
Choosing performances  
Here is how to choose a performance.  
2. Use the sound selection buttons to select a different group  
of performance.  
Note: While in Performance mode, you cannot switch between  
Single, Layer and Split modes. However, if you select a perfor-  
mance with two sounds in Split, the SPLIT indicator will turn on.  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
1. Press the PERFORMANCE button to enter Performance  
mode. The indicator turns on, and the latest selected per-  
formance is recalled.  
10  
Perf.01  
4/4  
3. If needed, use the VARIATION button to select a different  
performance inside the same group. There are three per-  
formances for each group of performances.  
Split&Layr 120  
As an alternative, use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to  
choose a different performance inside the selected group.  
4. Press the PERFORMANCE button again to exit Perfor-  
mance mode. The previous sound or combination of  
sounds will be recalled. The indicator will turn off.  
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Using performances > Changing the sounds assigned to a performance  
Changing the sounds assigned to a performance  
ꢀ ꢁ  
buttons  
to move the cursor to the sound you want to change.  
You can change the sound or sounds assigned to the current  
performance, without the need of accessing the Edit mode.  
2. If there are two sounds, use the SCROLL  
/
Note: You cannot change performance sounds while in Perfor-  
mance Edit mode.  
3. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to choose a different  
sound.  
Note: The EPx effects are not available when you are in Layer  
mode.  
4. Press the EXIT button to exit from the above page. If you  
chose a different performance, changes are lost.  
1. While you are in the Main page of the Performance mode,  
ꢀ ꢁ  
buttons together. The sound  
press both SCROLL  
/
plained in “Saving a performance” on page 39.  
(or sounds) assigned to the performance are shown in the  
display:  
Main sound  
Piano&Str.  
Ac. Bass  
Layer/Left sound  
Editing a performance  
See “Editing sounds and performances” on page 38.  
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The metronome > Starting and stopping the metronome, adjusting the tempo  
The metronome  
The C-720 incorporates a metronome, with which you can beat the tempo during practice or song recording. The metronome can  
beat ordinary times, or drum patterns.  
Starting and stopping the metronome, adjusting the tempo  
Use the METRONOME button to start and stop the metro-  
nome.  
2. Press the METRONOME button again to stop it (the indi-  
cator turns off).  
1. Press the METRONOME button to make the metronome  
start (the indicator on the button turns on).  
Tempo and time signature display  
The metronome’s tempo and time signature are always shown  
in the Main page:  
hyphen (–) (see page 21 for information o how to select drum  
patterns):  
Metronome’s time signature  
4/4 drum pattern selected  
GrandPiano 4/4  
GrandPiano 4-4  
Strings 120  
Strings 120  
Metronome’s tempo  
When listening to a song, the tempo and time signature are  
those of the current song. You can use the TEMPO buttons to  
adjust the tempo while the song plays. On the contrary, the  
time signature cannot be modified after recording:  
The metronome’s tempo and time signature also appear in  
Performance mode:  
Metronome’s time signature  
Song’s time signature  
Perf 01  
4/4  
01-Prelude 1  
M: 1 4/4 120  
Split&Layr 120  
Metronome’s tempo  
Song’s tempo  
When a drum pattern is selected as the time signature, the sep-  
arator between the fraction’s numerator and denominator is a  
(Please remember you can exit from the Song Play page and  
return to the Main page by pressing the EXIT button.)  
Adjusting the tempo  
When turning the metronome on for the first time, while in  
the Main page, the default tempo of 120 BPM (beats per  
minute) is chosen. You can adjust it by using the TEMPO but-  
tons.  
page (see page 27), the tempo is that of the current song. You  
can adjust it by using the TEMPO buttons.  
The last change is preserved, until you don’t choose a different  
song and start playing it back.  
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The metronome > Choosing a time signature  
Choosing a time signature  
When turning the metronome on from the Main page, the de-  
fault time signature of 4/4 is chosen, but you can adjust it by  
accessing the Metronome page (as shown below).  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select a time signature.  
Ordinary times are at the beginning, while drum patterns  
are at the end. You can quick jump from the one to the  
other by pressing the +/YES and -/NO button together.  
Note: If the PLAY/PAUSE button is flashing, you cannot change  
the time signature.  
Note: If you enter editing later, you might see a different edit  
Ordinary times  
page instead of the first one. Use the SCROLL  
reach it.  
button to  
1/2 ~ 16/2  
1/4 ~ 16/4  
1/8 ~ 16/8  
1. Press the TEMPO + and TEMPO – (or MET.SET) buttons  
together. The first Metronome page, Metro TS/Tempo,  
will appear, with the Time Signature parameter selected:  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main page.  
Metro TS/Tempo 1  
4/4  
120  
Drum patterns  
Instead of an ordinary time signature (4/4, 3/4, etc…), a drum  
pattern can be assigned to the metronome. This will give you  
the sense you are playing together with a real drum player. You  
can also record a drum pattern into a song.  
Drum patterns  
16 Beat 3  
Ballad 1  
Rock  
Mambo  
Tango  
Foxtrot  
March  
Rock 6/8  
Dance  
Ballad 2  
Rhumba  
Gospel  
Swing 1  
Note: Contrary to ordinary metronome “clicks”, drum pattern  
notes can also be recorded by the internal recorder. They can  
also be transmitted via MIDI, so you can record them on an ex-  
ment (see “MIDI” on page 56).  
Ballad 3  
Beguine  
Ballroom 1  
Unplugged  
Latin  
Drum patterns are in the second half of the time signature list.  
While the list is selected, either scroll to it, or press both the +/  
YES and -/NO buttons together, to quick jump to the drum  
patterns. Press these buttons together again to quick jump to  
the ordinary time signatures (4/4 selected).  
Here is how to use the drum patterns:  
1. While in the Main page, press the METRONOME button  
to start the metronome. A Count In is heard, then the  
drum pattern begins.  
2. While in the Main page (either with a sound or a perfor-  
pedal with the Fill In function assigned, see page 49). A Fill  
In is played, then a variation of the base drum pattern start  
playing.  
Drum patterns  
8 Beat 1  
8 Beat 2  
8 Beat 3  
16 Beat 1  
16 Beat 2  
Ballroom 2  
Ballroom 3  
Slow 6/8  
Funk 1  
Bossa 1  
Bossa 2  
Samba  
Cha Cha  
Salsa  
Swing 2  
Swing 3  
Slow Waltz 1  
Slow Waltz 2  
Waltz  
3. Press EXIT (or the pedal) again. A second Fill In is played,  
then the base drum pattern returns playing.  
Funk 2  
4. Press the METRONOME button to stop the metronome.  
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The metronome > Adjusting the metronome level  
Adjusting the metronome level  
You can adjust the metronome’s level, in relation to the overall  
instrument’s volume.  
2. Press the SCROLL  
button to go to the second Metro-  
nome page, Metro Lev/Rev. The Lv (Level) parameter will  
be selected:  
1. Press the TEMPO/MET.SET buttons together. The first  
Metronome page should appear.  
Metro Lev/Rev 2  
Lv:100 Rv:64  
3. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the metro-  
nome’s volume.  
4. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main page.  
Adjusting the drum pattern’s reverb  
ꢀ ꢁ  
buttons to se-  
You can add a reverb effect to the drum patterns.  
2. If you are not there, use the SCROLL  
lect the Rv (Reverb) parameter:  
/
Note: Reverb does not apply to the metronome click (i.e., when  
an ordinary time signatures is chosen).  
Metro Lev/Rev 2  
1. Press the TEMPO/MET.SET buttons together.  
Lv:100 Rv:64  
3. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the metro-  
nome’s reverb.  
4. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main page.  
Selecting the accent  
The accented beat of the ordinary times signatures can be  
changed to a marcato or bell sound.  
3. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to turn the bell on or off,  
and choose one of the available accent options.  
Note: The accent does not apply to drum patterns.  
Option  
Meaning  
1. Press the TEMPO/MET.SET buttons together.  
ꢀ ꢁ  
buttons to go  
Off  
No accent  
2. If you are not there, use the SCROLL  
/
to the Metro Accent page:  
Marcato  
Bell  
The first beat is played louder  
The first beat is played by a bell sound  
Metro Accent 3  
Bell  
4. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main page.  
Saving the metronome settings  
Metronome settings can be saved, so that they are not reset to  
the default values when turning the instrument off. This pro-  
cedure saves time signature, volume setting, reverb setting, ac-  
cent. On the contrary, tempo settings are always reset.  
2. Press the SCROLL  
button four times, to go to the  
fourth Metronome page. The Metro Settings Save param-  
eter will be selected:  
Metro Settings 4  
Save? (Yes/No)  
1. Press the TEMPO/MET.SET buttons together. The first  
Metronome page appears.  
3. Press +/YES to confirm saving, or -/NO to cancel saving.  
You are automatically kept back to the Main page.  
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Playing back a song > Accessing the Song Play mode  
Playing back a song  
The C-720 incorporates a multitrack recorder, with which you  
can record and play back songs. Since you can turn off a single  
part (say, the left hand), and leave another part playing (say,  
the right hand), this can be very useful for practicing.  
a collection of famous songs, and all the pieces included in the  
supplied SongBook.  
The recorder can also read 16-track songs in the Standard  
MIDI Files (SMF) format, that can be created on a computer  
or easily found on the market or in the public domain. Please  
note that, while the C-720 complies with General MIDI (GM)  
tailed list of sounds, see page 68.  
Together with the C-720 come a huge number of classical  
songs (185), with which you can play along for practicing or  
for enjoying your preferred tunes. Songs are organized in “al-  
bums”, that include famous lesson books (Beyer, Burgmüller),  
Accessing the Song Play mode  
After you press the SONG button, the Song Play page appears:  
To return to the Main page, just press one of the sound selec-  
tion buttons to select a sound, or press the EXIT button. The  
selected song will still be active, but you will no longer see its  
name in the display, until you press the SONG button again.  
Song name  
01-Prelude 1  
M:--- 4/4 120  
Tempo  
Current measure  
Time signature  
How to select a song  
To play a song, you must first select it from an album. Songs  
are contained into a permanent memory, and are preserved  
when turning the instrument off.  
As an alternative, you can use the first six sound select  
buttons to choose an album. See table on the next page.  
4. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select one of the avail-  
page 72 for a detailed list of the included songs):  
1. If you are in the Main page, press the SONG button twice.  
If you are already in Song Play mode, press the SONG but-  
ton once to access the Song Selection page:  
Correspondin  
g sound  
button  
Album  
Album:SongBook  
01-Prelude 1  
Album  
Content  
Song  
UserSong  
Songs created using the internal  
recorder, or created with an exter-  
nal sequencer and then trans-  
connection (see page 53)  
(1) PIANO 1  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select one of the avail-  
able songs inside the selected album. If the name is longer  
than the display, it will scroll up to the end, then returns to  
the beginning.  
SongBook  
Classics  
All the songs of the supplied  
SongBook  
(2) PIANO 2  
3. To select a different album, use the SCROLL  
button to  
move the cursor to the first line of the display:  
A collection of famous classical  
pieces  
(3) E.PIANO 1  
Album:SongBook  
Beyer A  
Beyer B  
The “Preparatory School, Op. 101” (4) E.PIANO 2  
lesson book by Ferdinand Beyer,  
01-Prelude 1  
(5) HARPSI/  
splitted in two separate parts (A  
CLAV  
Scroll  
and B)  
Burgmlr  
Burgmüller’s “25 Easy and Pro-  
gressive Studies, Op. 100” lesson  
book  
(6) VIBES/  
GUITAR  
Album:SongBook  
01-Prelude 1  
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Playing back a song > How to start playback  
5. After having selected an album, use the SCROLL  
but-  
6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback and re-  
turn to the Song Play page, or the EXIT button to just re-  
turn to the Song Play page, without starting the song.  
ton to move the cursor to the song name again, then  
choose a different song:  
01-Prelude 1  
Album:SongBook  
M:--- 4/4 120  
01-Prelude 1  
Scroll  
Album:SongBook  
01-Prelude 1  
How to start playback  
After having selected a  
song, you can play it  
back.  
1. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playing the song. The indica-  
tor on the button turns on.  
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE again to stop the song at the current  
Note: During playback,  
song parts can be sent out  
via MIDI. Song parts are  
the following: Part 1, Part 2, and Drum (this latter is active only  
if a drum patterns is playing).  
position. The indicator on the button starts flashing.  
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE again to resume playback. The indica-  
tor on the button stays on steadily.  
4. Press STOP to stop the song. The indicator on the PLAY/  
PAUSE button turns off. The song returns to the begin-  
ning (measure “---”).  
Starting from a different measure  
You can start playback from a measure different than the first  
one.  
different measure (+/YES is sometimes called Fast For-  
ward, while -/NO is called Rewind):  
Note: When releasing the +YES or -/NO button, you may hear  
the EPx effects, due to Damper data recorded in the song.  
01-Prelude 1  
M:--- 4/4 120  
1. While in the Song Play page, the M (Measure) parameter  
is selected. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to choose a  
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback from the  
selected measure.  
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Playing back a song > Muting/unmuting a recorder’s part  
Muting/unmuting a recorder’s part  
During playback, you can mute or unmute a recorder’s part.  
Muting is useful to play a part on the keyboard, while letting  
the recorder to continue playing the other.  
1. Press the PART 1 or  
PART 2 button, de-  
pending on the part  
you want to mute  
(usually, Part 1 = left  
hand, Part 2 = right  
hand. This may be different with songs imported via USB).  
The muted part’s indicator turns off.  
Level” on page 50), muting may completely silence the part, or  
just attenuate it. Attenuation is very useful for practicing, since  
it lets you play over a part that you can still hear at a very soft  
level.  
At this point, you can play the muted part on the keyboard.  
Note: The part’s status is automatically restored when you  
choose a different song (it is turned on if there are notes, or  
turned off if the part is empty).  
2. Press the same button again, to unmute the part and let its  
indicator turn on again.  
Changing the song’s tempo  
Each song contains its own tempo. You can, however, change  
it during playback, for example to make it easier playing along  
with the song.  
2. Use the TEMPO - button to decrease the tempo and make  
the song play slower.  
3. Press both the +/YES and -/NO buttons at the same time  
1. Use the TEMPO + button to increase the tempo and make  
to recall the original tempo of the song.  
the song play faster.  
Play along with the song  
During playback, you can play along with the song. The latest  
selected sounds are still active on the keyboard. You can select  
different sounds, as seen before. When you press a sound se-  
lection button, the Main page appears. Press the SONG button  
to return to the Song Play page.  
When selecting different sounds, their effects are also recalled.  
Be careful, since this can dramatically affect the song’s overall  
sound. When selecting a different song, the song’s effects are  
selected again.  
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Playing back a song > Cycle Play  
Cycle Play  
When practicing, you can choose a passage to be repeated  
again and again. This way, you can try it until it is perfect. This  
is called the Cycle Play function.  
5. Press the EXIT button to return to the Song Play page.  
You’ll notice the Cycle Play icon appearing on the top right  
corner of the display, indicating the function has been ac-  
tivated:  
longer works (see page 50).  
Cycle Play icon  
01-Prelude 1  
Note: If you enter editing later, you might see a different edit  
page instead of the first one. Use the SCROLL  
reach it.  
M:--- 4/4 120  
button to  
This icon will stay steadily on when cycle measures are  
playing back. It will flash when measures located before or  
after the cycle measures are playing (for example, it will  
flash if measure 2 or 16 is playing back, when the cycle is  
delimited by measures 4 and 12).  
1. While in Song Play mode, press the EDIT button. The first  
page of the Song Edit mode, Cycle Play, will appear.  
Cycle Play  
1
Off  
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playing. The song will cycle be-  
2. Press the +/YES button to turn the Cycle Play mode on.  
The S (Start Measure) and E (End Measure) parameters  
will appear:  
tween the chosen starting and ending points.  
During playback, you can press the PLAY/PAUSE button  
to pause the song, or restart it from the current point. You  
can press the STOP button to stop the song and go back to  
the Cycle’s Start Measure.  
Cycle Play  
1
On S:1 E:99  
Note: If the S (Start Measure) parameter has a value other  
than 1, the song will be set to pause even if you press STOP.  
End Measure  
Start Measure  
3. Press the SCROLL  
button to select the S (Start Mea-  
Turning the Cycle Play off  
sure) parameter, and use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to  
choose the measure where the cycle will be starting. Keep  
them pressed to scroll faster.  
The Cycle Play will continue until you don’t select a different  
song, or turn the instrument off. Otherwise, you can manually  
turn it off.  
Cycle Play  
1
1. While in Song Play mode, press the EDIT button. The first  
On S:1 E:1  
page of the Song Edit mode should appear.  
Cycle Play  
1
By default, the “S” parameter corresponds to the first mea-  
sure.  
On S:1 E:1  
4. Press the SCROLL  
button to select the E (Ending Mea-  
2. Press the -/NO button to turn the Cycle Play mode off.  
Cycle Play  
sure) parameter, and use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to  
choose the measure where the cycle will be ending. Keep  
them pressed to scroll faster.  
1
Off  
Cycle Play  
On S:1  
1
E:1  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Song Play page. The  
Cycle Play icon on the top right corner of the display will  
be gone.  
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Recording a song > Quick recording procedure  
Recording a song  
You can use the onboard recorder to create a song composed  
of up to three parts (left hand, right hand, drum). This song  
puter (see “Data transfer via the USB port” on page 53) and  
played back on any other sequencer (see “MIDI” on page 56).  
When you try to select a different song while a new or modi-  
fied song has not yet been saved, you are asked whether you  
want to save it or not (the “Song Modified” message appears).  
page. See “Saving the song” on page 33 for more information.  
Note: A song is recorded into a temporary memory, that is lost  
when the instrument is turned off. To preserve a new or modi-  
instrument off. See “Saving the song” on page 33.  
User-created songs are first contained in a temporary, non-  
permanent memory, and are to be saved into a special album  
called the User Song album. You must save a song into this al-  
bum, before turning the instrument off or choosing a different  
song.  
Quick recording procedure  
1: Entering the Record mode”.  
4. Press the TEMPO/MET.SET buttons together to open the  
Metro TS/Tempo page. Select the time signature, then  
press the EXIT button to exit.  
1. Select the preferred sound, sound combination or perfor-  
Metro TS/Tempo 1  
mance.  
4/4  
120  
2. Press the SONG and RECORD buttons together to access  
Record mode with a new, empty song.  
Time Signature  
Record:Untitled  
5. Either play the keyboard, press the PLAY/PAUSE button,  
or (if you chose a drum pattern as the time signature) the  
METRONOME button to start recording.  
M:--- 4/4 120  
3. Use the TEMPO buttons to set the tempo.  
6. Play freely.  
7. Press the STOP or RECORD button to stop recording.  
Step 1: Entering the Record mode  
If you try to access Record mode while a new or modified song  
has not been saved, you are asked whether you want to save it  
or not:  
Entering Record mode with a new, blank song  
To enter record with a new, empty song with default settings,  
press the SONG and RECORD buttons at the same time (the  
recorder must not be playing).  
Song Modified  
Save? (Yes/No)  
Waltz  
M:--- 3/4 120  
page. See “Saving the song” on page 33 for more information.  
SONG +  
RECORD  
Entering Record mode with an existing user song  
You can enter recording with the current User song (i.e., a  
song contained in the UserSong album), to add more notes  
(Overdub recording) or add an additional part to. You can  
even record an existing part again (Overwrite recording).  
Blank song name  
Record:Untitled  
M:--- 4/4 120  
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Recording a song > Step 2: Selecting sounds  
To record over an existing song, select the song and press the  
RECORD button.  
Please remember that you can only access Record mode on  
User songs. Songs contained in albums other than UserSong  
cannot be modified.  
Existing song name  
Exit from the Record mode  
Record:Michelle  
M:--- 4/4 120  
To exit from the Record mode, press the RECORD button  
again (or the STOP button, to end the Record session). The  
RECORD indicator will turn off.  
Step 2: Selecting sounds  
When you enter Record mode with a new, empty song, the  
sounds that were selected for playing on the keyboard are also  
selected for recording. If you enter recording on a part already  
recorded, the sound previously used to record that part is se-  
lected again. If you are not happy with them, you can still select  
different sounds now.  
Here is what the indicators’ status mean:  
Part 1/2 status Meaning  
On  
The part already contains data. It may happen  
when you are recording over an existing song,  
or doing second-pass recording. During record-  
ing, you will hear this part, but not record over  
it.  
Note: Sounds also carry their own effects. By choosing a sound,  
you also choose its associated effects.  
Off  
The part does not contain data or is in mute,  
and is not enabled for recording.  
Use the sound selection buttons to select different sounds for  
recording. You can also select a different mode (e.g., switching  
from Single to Split) during recording.  
Flashing  
The part is enabled for recording. If you are  
recording in Overdub mode, new data will be  
added to the old data (if any). If you are  
recording in Overwrite mode, new data will  
replace the old data.  
When you enter Record on a  
new, empty song, both re-  
corder’s parts are ready for  
recording (actually, if you  
play something on the key-  
board, recording begins).  
Therefore, everything you  
play on the keyboard will be  
recorded to the song. De-  
pending on the current  
mode (Single, Layer or  
Split), one or both parts will  
be recorded.  
What if I record a Layer or Split on a single part?  
When only a single part is enabled for recording, only the  
Main sound will be recorded. The Layer or Left sound will be  
ignored.  
Example 1: Recording a single sound  
When you enter recording with a single sound on a new, emp-  
ty song, both PART indicators will be flashing. You don’t need  
to do anything else. Go on with actual recording, and your  
sound will be recorded over Part 2. When recording is fin-  
ished, the PART 1 indicator will turn off, and the PART 2 in-  
dicator will stay steadily on.  
Each sound is recorded into a separate recorder’s part. Nor-  
mally, the Main sound goes to Part 2, while the Layer or Left  
sound go to Part 1 (see diagram).  
You can change this, for example if you don’t want to record  
the Layer sound, or if you want to record the Main sound into  
Part 1 instead of Part 2. To change a part’s status, repeatedly  
press the corresponding PART button:  
Example 2: Recording a single sound into Part 1  
Layer/Left sound  
Main sound  
When you enter recording with a single sound on a new, emp-  
ty song, both PART indicators will be flashing. Press the PART  
2 button to turn its indicator off. At this point, you can go on  
with actual recording over Part 1.  
Example 3: Recording first with a single sound  
then both  
When you enter recording a single sound on a new, empty  
song, both PART indicators will be flashing. This means both  
sounds will be recorded. Go on with actual recording in Single  
mode, then switch to the Layer or Split mode (by respectively  
pressing two sound selection buttons, or pressing the SPLIT  
button). The Main sound will be recorded over Part 2, while  
the Layer or Left sound will go to Part 1.  
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Recording a song > Step 3: Setting the record options  
dicator will continue flashing. Go on recording your right  
hand.  
Example 4: Recording each hand of a piano piece  
in two separate parts  
When done, start recording your left hand, with the PART 1  
indicator flashing, and the PART 2 indicator steadily on. This  
way, you will be recording your left hand to Part 1, while Part  
2 will be playing back the recorded right hand.  
In this case, enter recording in Single mode, and press the  
PART 1 button to turn its indicator off. Only the PART 2 in-  
Step 3: Setting the record options  
Before starting to record, you can set some options.  
Quantization is  
a
Off  
1/16  
1/8  
way of correcting  
timing errors; notes  
played too soon or  
too late are moved  
to the nearest axis  
Note: The Pedal Punch and Auto Punch functions will not work  
on an empty song. At least one track must already be recorded.  
1. While the RECORD indicator is lit, press the EDIT button  
to access the Record Option pages. The first page is the  
Record Mode option page:  
of  
a
rhythmic  
Record Mode  
1
“grid, set with this parameter, thus playing perfectly in  
time. For example, when you select 1/16, all notes are  
moved to the nearest 1/16 division. When you select 1/8,  
all notes are moved to the nearest 1/8 division.  
Overwrite  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to choose a recording  
mode.  
Beware that choosing too low a value will over-correct,  
and make everything sound mechanical.  
Recording mode  
Meaning  
3. Press SCROLL  
to go to the third page, and set the Tem-  
po Record mode:  
Overdub  
Notes are added to a previous recording  
Overvwrite  
Notes replace any older recording (every-  
thing is deleted)  
Tempo Record 3  
Auto  
Pedal Punch  
page 32)  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the mode.  
There are three options:  
recording (see “Auto Punch recording” on  
page 32)  
Tempo Record mode Meaning  
Manual  
The latest manual tempo setting (made  
using the TEMPO buttons) is considered  
the current tempo value. No tempo  
change events will be recorded. This is  
very useful to record the song much  
slower than its actual tempo  
2. Press SCROLL  
to go to the second page, and set the  
Quantize value. This is the quantize that happens during  
recording:  
Quantize  
2
Off  
Auto  
The recorder plays back all recorded  
tempo events. No tempo change events  
are recorded  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the quantize  
value, indicated as a musical figure. “Offmeans free  
rhythm, with no quantization.  
Record  
All tempo changes made during record-  
ing will be recorded  
4. If done, press the EXIT button to return to the Record  
Quantize values  
page.  
Off  
1/32 =  
1/24 = ꢁ3  
1/16 = ꢁ  
1/12 = ꢂ3 1/8 = ꢂ  
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Recording a song > Step 4: Setting the time signature and tempo  
Step 4: Setting the time signature and tempo  
Before starting to record, tempo and time signature are those  
you last selected with the TEMPO and MET.SET buttons. You  
can however choose a different tempo and time signature.  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to choose a time signa-  
ture. You can select either an ordinary time signature (4/4,  
3/4 and the like), or a drum pattern (8 Beat, Jazz,  
Waltz…). In case you choose a drum pattern, it will be  
recorded with the song as the Drum part, and sent out via  
MIDI.  
Note: After having started recording a song, you can no longer  
pass recording” on page 31, step 6).  
2. If done, press the EXIT button to return to the Record  
Note: You can record a drum pattern only during the first pass.  
ond-pass recording” on page 31, step 6).  
page.  
3. If you wish to set a different starting tempo, use the TEM-  
PO buttons to change the tempo value.  
1. If you wish to set a different time signature at the begin-  
ning of the song, press the TEMPO/MET. SET buttons to-  
gether to access the Metro TS/Tempo page:  
Record:Untitled  
M:001 4/4 120  
Tempo  
Metro TS/Tempo 1  
4/4  
120  
Step 5: Recording  
After you have entered the Record mode, chosen the part(s) to  
be recorded, and having set the various options, you can start  
recording.  
the initial pause will be ignored during playback (see “Fast  
Play” on page 50).  
3. Press STOP to stop recording. As an alternative, press the  
RECORD button, or the pedal assigned as the Stop func-  
tion. The indicator on the RECORD button turns off. The  
song returns to the beginning.  
A: Recording with no metronome  
Here is how to record freely, without using the metronome.  
1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start recording. The in-  
dicator on the PLAY/PAUSE button will turn on. As an al-  
ternative, you can play a note on the keyboard, or press the  
pedal assigned as the Play/Pause function.  
C: Recording with a drum pattern  
Recording with a drum pattern is a bit different, since you  
must decide how to start the drum pattern.  
To start with a pick-up measure (or anacrusis), start with  
the PLAY/PAUSE button, then wait until the desired beat  
is playing. Assuming the Fast Play option has been left on,  
the initial pause will be ignored during playback (see “Fast  
Play” on page 50).  
1. Use one of the following ways to start recording:  
If you want to start with a keyboard-only intro, and start  
the drum pattern at a measure other than the first one,  
press the PLAY/PAUSE button. As an alternative, you can  
play a note on the keyboard, or press the pedal assigned as  
the Play/Pause function. When it is time to start the drum  
pattern, press the METRONOME button, and wait until  
the next measure for the drum pattern to actually start (it  
will start with a 1-measure intro).  
2. Press STOP to stop recording. As an alternative, press the  
RECORD button, or the pedal assigned as the Stop func-  
tion. The indicator on the RECORD button turns off. The  
song returns to the beginning.  
B: Recording with the metronome  
If you want to immediately start with a drum pattern,  
press the METRONOME button to start recording. A 1-  
measure intro will play, then the regular pattern will start  
playing.  
Here is how to record, if you chose an ordinary time signature.  
1. Press the METRONOME button to hear the click before  
starting to record.  
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start recording. The in-  
dicator on the PLAY/PAUSE button will turn on. As an al-  
ternative, you can play a note on the keyboard, or press the  
pedal assigned as the Play/Pause function.  
An Intro will be played back before the main pattern of  
the drum pattern begins.  
2. During recording, you can press the EXIT button to trigger  
a Fill In, break the rhythm, and go to a variation of the ba-  
sic pattern. Press it again to play a different Fill In, and re-  
turn to the basic pattern.  
To start with a pick-up measure (or anacrusis), start with  
the PLAY/PAUSE button, then wait until the desired beat  
is playing. Assuming the Fast Play option has been left on,  
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Recording a song > Step 6: Second-pass recording  
3. Press STOP to stop recording. As an alternative, press the  
tion. The indicator on the RECORD button turns off. The  
song returns to the beginning.  
RECORD button, or the pedal assigned as the Stop func-  
Note: After 999 measures, the record automatically ends.  
Step 6: Second-pass recording  
After the first recording, you can start recording again over the  
same song, to add parts or notes.  
6. You cannot change the  
First-pass recording  
time signature (or drum  
pattern) chosen during  
4/4  
3/4  
1. Press the RECORD button again. Its indicator will turn on.  
the first recording pass.  
However, if you are start-  
ing to record from the end  
of the song (you can move there by assigning the highest  
possible value to the M, Measure, parameter), you can  
choose a different time signature (or a drum pattern) for a  
new section to be appended at the end of the current sec-  
tion. This is useful to create a song with different time sig-  
natures, or with a drum pattern starting to play at a section  
following the first one (see diagram).  
The Record page will appear again:  
Second-pass recording  
Record:Untitled  
M:--- 4/4 120  
2. If needed, set the Record options again (see page 29). You  
can choose Overdub to add notes, Overwrite to replace  
notes (up to the point where you stop recording), or one  
of the Punch options to record over a passage.  
3. Choose the part to be recorded. When you enter Record  
mode again, the indicator of the recorded part will be  
turned on, the other off. Press a PART button to make its  
indicator start flashing, and record over that part(s).  
7. Choose a measure to start recording from. You can start  
recording from a measure other than the first one, by  
changing the M (Measure) parameter before starting the  
recorder.  
4. If needed, select a different sound or sound combination.  
Please remember that if you record in Layer or Split mode  
over a single recorder’s part, only the Main sound will be  
recorded.  
Record:Untitled  
M:001 4/4 120  
When you record over an already recorded part, the sound  
is the same as the previous recording. However, you can  
select a different sound.  
+/YES  
Record:Untitled  
the Tempo Record option (see page 29) has been activated,  
any tempo change will be recorded.  
M:099 4/4 120  
8. Start recording.  
9. When done, press the STOP or RECORD button to stop  
recording.  
Changing sounds to a recorded song  
If you are not happy with the sounds used for recording, it is  
easy to replace them with different sounds.  
3. Make the PART 1 and/or PART 2 indicator flash, depend-  
ing on the part(s) you want to change the sound to.  
Note: When you choose different sounds, effects are also  
changed. Each sound, sound combination or performance also  
includes its own set of effects.  
4. Choose a different sound (or sounds). If you are editing a  
single part, and you select a Layer or Split sound combina-  
tion, only the Main sound will be considered.  
1. Press the RECORD button to access recording again.  
5. Press RECORD to exit song recording.  
2. Be sure you are at the beginning of the song (measure  
shown as “---”):  
Record:Untitled  
M:--- 4/4 120  
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Changing tempo to a recorded song  
If you are not happy with the tempo used for recording (may  
you recorded with a slower tempo), it is easy to adjust it after  
recording.  
2. Be sure you are at the beginning of the song (measure  
shown as “---”):  
Record:Untitled  
Note: After having started recording a song, you can no longer  
pass recording” on page 31, step 6).  
M:001 4/4 120  
3. Be sure neither the PART 1 or PART 2 indicator is flashing.  
1. Press the RECORD button to access recording again.  
4. Use the TEMPO buttons to adjust the tempo.  
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start the song. Just let a few beats  
play.  
6. Press STOP or RECORD to exit song recording.  
Pedal Punch recording  
With Pedal Punch recording, you can use a pedal to start and  
stop recording.  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Record page.  
4. Make the PART 1 and/or PART 2 indicator flash, depend-  
Note: The Pedal Punch function will not work on an empty  
song. At least one track must already have been recorded.  
ing on the part(s) you want to record.  
5. Press PLAY/STOP to start the recorder. The song will be  
Warning: The Pedal Punch function overwrites existing notes.  
heard.  
6. When it is time to start recording, press the pedal set to the  
“Assigning functions to the pedals” on page 49).  
“Pedal Punch” function, and start recording.  
7. When finished, press the pedal again to end recording. The  
“Step 3: Setting the record options” on page 29):  
recorder stops.  
Record Mode  
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Pedal Punch  
Auto Punch recording  
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buttons to move the cursor to the  
With Auto Punch recording, you can set the start and stop re-  
cording points, so that recording automatically begins and  
ends at the defined measures.  
2. Use the SCROLL  
/
S (Start Measure) or E (End Measure) parameters, and use  
the +/YES and -/NO buttons to choose the start and end  
recording measures.  
Note: The Auto Punch function will not work on an empty song.  
At least one track must already be recorded.  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Record page.  
Warning: The Auto Punch function overwrites existing notes.  
4. Make the PART 1 and/or PART 2 indicator flash, depend-  
ing on the part(s) you want to record.  
(see “Step 3: Setting the record options” on page 29):  
5. Press PLAY/STOP to start the recorder. Recording will au-  
tomatically begin at the “Start” position, and stop at the  
“End” position.  
Record Mode  
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6. When finished, press STOP to end recording.  
Start Measure  
End Measure  
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Recording a song > Saving the song  
Saving the song  
After recording, the song is stored into a temporary, non-per-  
manent memory. To preserve it from deletion when turning  
the instrument off or choosing a different song, you must save  
it into the User Song album. There are several ways to do it.  
3. Press the +/YES button to save the song into the User Song  
album, or the -/NO button to return to the Song Play  
mode, without saving the song. As an alternative, you can  
press EXIT to exit without saving, or to continue recording  
the current song.  
By choosing the Save Song command  
4. The “Are you sure?” message appears. Press +/YES to con-  
firm, -/NO to cancel and exit.  
You can select the Save Song command at any moment. The  
Save Song page also allows you to assign or modify the name  
of the song, and save all the changes.  
At the end, the Song Play display will appear again, and  
you will be able to choose a different song for playing.  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button while in Song Play  
mode, use the SCROLL  
edit page:  
button to go to the Save Song  
By choosing to record a new song  
Save Song  
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You can press the SONG + RECORD button combination to  
start recording a new song. If an unsaved song is still in mem-  
ory, the Song Modified page will appear (see below).  
Untitled Save?  
Flashing character  
2. Use the SCROLL buttons to select the character to be edit-  
By choosing a different song  
ed (it will start flashing). Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons  
If you try to choose a different song, while the current one has  
been recorded or modified and has not yet been saved, you are  
prompted to save it.  
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buttons together to  
insert a new character, or the +/YES and -/NO buttons to-  
gether to delete the character at the cursor’s position.  
to change it. Press the SCROLL  
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1. Press the SONG button to select a different song. If the  
current song has been recorded or edited, but not yet been  
saved, the “Song Modified” message will appear.  
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name.  
2. Press the -/NO button to delete the song or abandon the  
changes to a previously saved song. Or press EXIT to re-  
turn to the current song without saving. Otherwise, press  
the +/YES button to make the Save Song page appear:  
You can give the song a long name (as explained below). If  
it will not fit the display, it will scroll entirely when it is  
selected. When saved, the .MID” extension will be auto-  
matically added to the file name.  
Save Song  
Untitled Save?  
When you reach the end of the name, a flashing asterisk  
(*) appears:  
3. From here on, the save procedure is the same seen above.  
Save Song  
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MyName* Save?  
procedure described in “Erasing songs from the User Song al-  
bum” on page 54.  
Flashing asterisk  
At this point, you can either use the +/YES and -/NO but-  
tons to choose a new character, or press SCROLL  
moves the cursor to the Save command:  
to  
Save Song  
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Editing a song > Setting Cycle Play  
Editing a song  
After having been recorded, a user-created song can be edited, and then saved again in the User Song album. Please note that songs con-  
tained in albums other than UserSong cannot be edited. The only Edit function that can be accessed with these songs is the Cycle Play.  
Setting Cycle Play  
Cycle Play allows you to repeat a passage during play, to prac-  
tice with it over and over.  
Play” on page 26):  
Note: If you enter editing later, you might see a different edit  
Cycle Play  
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page instead of the first one. Use the SCROLL  
reach it.  
button to  
On S:001 E:001  
1. While in Song Play mode, press the EDIT button. The first  
End Measure  
Start Measure  
page of the Song Edit mode will appear. This is the Cycle  
2. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main page and start  
practicing.  
Erasing a track  
You can erase a single or all song tracks, to start recording  
them again, or just remove them from the song (for example,  
the voice track you want to sing live).  
3. Press the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the  
Exec command.  
4. Press +/YES to start erasing. The “Are you sure?” message  
appears. Press +/YES to confirm, -/NO to cancel and keep  
the track.  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button, use the SCROLL  
button to go to the Erase Track edit page:  
Erase Track  
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the changes (see “Saving the song after editing” on page 36),  
All  
Exec?  
or the SCROLL button to go to the next edit page (see be-  
low).  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select one of the fol-  
lowing tracks:  
Option  
Meaning  
All  
All tracks – this results in an empty song  
Tr01 (P2), Tr02 (P1)  
Respectively, Recorder Parts 2 (Track 1)  
and 1 (Track 2)  
Tr 10 (Dr)  
Drum part (Track 10)  
Tr03 ~ 09, 11 ~ 16  
Tracks 3 ~ 9, 11 ~ 16 (Extra tracks)  
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Editing a song > Cutting measures at the end of the song  
Cutting measures at the end of the song  
You can cut measures at the end of the song. For example, you  
could have recorded a long section, and then you erased it. Af-  
ter recording a shorter section, you ended up with a series of  
empty measures at the end of the song. With this function, you  
can cut them away.  
2. Choose a measure where you want to start cutting. The  
value ranges from 1, to the last measure of the song.  
3. Press the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the  
Exec command.  
4. Press +/YES to start cutting. The “Are you sure?” message  
appears. Press +/YES to confirm, -/NO to cancel and keep  
the measures.  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button while in Song Play  
mode, use the SCROLL  
button to go to the Cut Mea-  
sures edit page:  
the changes (see “Saving the song after editing” on page 36),  
Cut Measures 3  
or the SCROLL button to go to the next edit page (see be-  
From: 99 Exec?  
low).  
Quantizing the song  
Quantize allows you to correct any timing error after record-  
ing (see page 29 for more information). With this function, all  
parts (including the Drum part) will be quantized.  
quantization (i.e., correction with a ‘human’ feel). Triplets  
are intermediate-values (12, 24).  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button while in Song Play  
Quantize values  
mode, use the SCROLL  
edit page:  
button to go to the Quantize  
1/4 = 1/8a = 1/12 = ꢂ3 1/16a = 1/24 = ꢁ3 1/32 = ꢀ  
b ~ f = swing  
Quantize  
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Exec?  
3. Press the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the  
Exec command.  
2. Choose one of the quantization options (from 1/32 to 1/8).  
4. Press +/YES to start quantization. The “Are you sure?”  
message appears. Press +/YES to confirm quantization, -/  
NO to cancel and keep the original value.  
A “b ~ f” character added after the value means swing-  
the changes (see “Saving the song after editing” on page 36),  
or the SCROLL button to go to the next edit page (see be-  
low).  
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Editing a song > Transposing the song  
Transposing the song  
You can transpose the entire song, to make it match a different  
key.  
3. Press the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the  
Exec command.  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button while in Song Play  
4. Press +/YES to start transposing. The “Are you sure?” mes-  
sage appears. Press +/YES to confirm, -/NO to cancel and  
keep the original value.  
mode, use the SCROLL  
edit page:  
button to go to the Transpose  
Transpose  
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the changes (see “Saving the song after editing” on page 36),  
V:+00  
Exec?  
or the SCROLL button to go to the next edit page (see be-  
low).  
2. Choose a transposition value (in semitones).  
Value  
Meaning  
-127  
+00  
127 semitones lower  
No transposition  
+127  
127 semitones higher  
Deleting the song  
The Delete Song command allows you to delete the whole song  
from memory, resulting in an empty song. This is the same as  
page 33).  
2. Press +/YES to execute the command, or -/NO to cancel,  
and exit from the Song Edit mode.  
If you press +/YES, the Are you sure?” message appears.  
Press +/YES to confirm, or -/NO to cancel.  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button while in Song Play  
mode, use the SCROLL  
edit page:  
button to go to the Delete Song  
the changes (see “Saving the song after editing” on page 36),  
or the SCROLL  
below).  
button to go to the next edit page (see  
Delete Song  
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Exec?  
Saving the song after editing  
With the Save Song page you can assign or modify the name of  
the edited song, and save all changes.  
insert a new character, or the +/YES and -/NO buttons to-  
gether to delete the character at the cursor’s position.  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button while in Song Play  
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name.  
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You can give the song a long name (as explained below). If  
it will not fit the display, it will scroll entirely when it is  
selected. When saved, the .MID” extension will be auto-  
matically added to the file name.  
2. Use the SCROLL buttons to select the character to be edit-  
ed (it will start flashing). Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons  
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Editing a song > Saving the song after editing  
When you reach the end of the name, a flashing asterisk  
(*) appears:  
3. Press the +/YES button to save the song into the User Song  
album, or the -/NO button to return to the Song Play  
mode, without saving the song. As an alternative, you can  
press EXIT to exit without saving, or to continue recording  
the current song.  
Save Song  
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4. The “Are you sure?” message appears. Press +/YES to con-  
Flashing asterisk  
firm, -/NO to cancel and exit.  
At the end, the Song Play display will appear again, and  
you will be able to choose a different song for playing.  
At this point, you can either use the +/YES and -/NO but-  
tons to choose a new character, or press SCROLL  
moves the cursor to the Save command:  
to  
Save Song  
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MyName Save?  
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Editing sounds and performances > Accessing the Sound edit mode  
Editing sounds and performances  
The Sound edit mode is where you can edit sounds or perfor-  
mances. Edit parameters are exactly the same in both cases, but  
performances also memorize the split point (if the sounds are  
in Split mode).  
to turn the Layer mode on, the Piano volume could be low-  
ered, to mix it with the Strings sound. It is like having a differ-  
ent sound when the Piano is playing alone, and when it is  
playing in layer with a String sound.  
Single sounds and sound  
combinations can be pro-  
grammed in different ways.  
Left sounds are exactly the same as Main sounds. When you  
are in Split mode, it is like having two different Main sounds  
assigned to each of your hand.  
For example, when you  
press the PIANO button,  
the Piano volume can be set  
to the maximum. If you  
press the PIANO and  
STRINGS buttons together,  
There are 40 Main sounds, 40 Left sounds, plus a variable  
number of Layer combinations. There is space for any kind of  
sound combination you wish to add to your sonic palette.  
Accessing the Sound edit mode  
To access the Sound edit mode, choose a sound, sound com-  
bination or performance, then press EDIT.  
mode, you can switch mode at any time during editing. If you  
are in Performance mode, you cannot switch mode. However,  
if you select a performance with two sounds in Split, the SPLIT  
indicator will light.  
During editing, the Layer/Left parameters can only be accessed  
when you are in Layer or Split mode. If you are in Sound  
Exit from the Sound edit mode  
After having edited some parameter, press EXIT to exit the  
Sound edit mode. If nothing was modified, you immediately  
exit. If something was modified, the Sound Modified message  
will appear:  
Press +/YES to save, -/NO (or EXIT) to cancel. If you choose  
to cancel, all changes will be deleted when choosing a different  
sound. If you choose to save, the edited sound replaces the old-  
er sound.  
Sound Modified  
Save? (Yes/No)  
Saving a sound  
If you make some changes during editing, when you press  
EXIT to exit the Sound edit mode, you are prompted to save  
your sound. See above.  
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Editing sounds and performances > Saving a performance  
Saving a performance  
There are three ways to save a performance. Please find them  
below.  
6. Use the sound selection buttons (including the VARIA-  
TION button) to select the location where you want to  
save your performance.  
After editing a sound  
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1. If you entered Sound edit mode with the PERFORMANCE  
indicator turned off (Sound mode), after modifying some-  
thing and pressing EXIT, the Sound Modified page (seen  
above) will appear:  
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Sound Modified  
Save? (Yes/No)  
Here is the table of the Performance’s locations:  
Performance #  
While in this page, the PERFORMANCE indicator will  
start flashing.  
Button  
Bank 1  
Bank 2  
Bank 3  
PERFORMANCE button and LED indicator  
1 (PIANO 1)  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
2 (PIANO 2)  
3 (E.PIANO 1)  
4 (E.PIANO 2)  
5 (HARPSI/CLAV)  
6 (VIBES/GUITAR)  
7 (ORGAN1)  
8 (ORGAN2)  
2. Press the PERFORMANCE button to save the current  
sound or sound combination into a performance. After  
you press the button, the Performance Name page appears:  
9 (STRINGS/CHOIR)  
10 (BASS)  
7. The location number appears in the top right corner of the  
display, while the name of the performance already stored  
at that location appears in the lower left corner:  
Performance Name  
JazzCombo  
To  
Flashing character  
Target location number  
3. If you want, edit the performance name. A performance’s  
Save To: Perf.01  
name can be up to 10 characters long.  
Split&Lay Save?  
Use the SCROLL buttons to select the character to be  
edited (it is flashing). Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to  
Name of the performance at the  
target location  
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buttons together to  
change it. Press the SCROLL  
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insert a new character, or the +/YES and -/NO buttons  
together to delete the character at the cursor’s position.  
8. Press the +/YES button to save the performance into the  
selected location, or the EXIT button to return to the Main  
page without saving, with the last performance still select-  
ed. If you press +/YES, the “Are you sure?” message ap-  
pears.  
4. When you reach the end of the name, pressing SCROLL  
moves the cursor to the To command:  
Performance Name  
JazzCombo  
To  
Are you sure?  
5. Press the +/YES button to go to the Save To Performance  
page:  
Press +/YES to confirm, -/NO to cancel.  
Save To: Perf 01  
JazzCombo Save?  
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ton, the Save To Performance page (seen above) will ap-  
pear. You will be able to save the current sound or sound  
combination into a performance. (See procedure above.)  
After editing a performance  
1. If you entered Sound edit mode with the PERFORMANCE  
indicator turned on (Performance mode), after modifying  
something and pressing EXIT, the Perf Modified page will  
appear:  
By pressing the Performance button  
Perf.Modified  
While in the Main page, keep the PERFORMANCE button  
pressed. The Performance Name page (seen above) will ap-  
pear. You will be able to save the current sound or sound com-  
bination into a performance. (See procedure above.)  
Save? (Yes/No)  
2. While this page is shown, press the +/YES button to save  
the changes into a performance. After you press the but-  
Setting the volume  
Use this page to set each sound’s volume.  
3. If you are in Layer or Split mode, press the SCROLL  
button to select the L (Layer/Left) parameter (only avail-  
able in Layer or Split mode):  
Note: If you return to editing later, you might see a different  
edit page instead of the first one. Use the SCROLL  
reach it.  
button to  
Volume  
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1. After having pressed the EDIT button, the Volume page  
L:120  
will appear:  
4. While the Layer/Left (L) part is selected, use the +/YES and  
Volume  
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-/NO buttons to select a different value.  
M:127  
L:120  
2. While the Main (M) part is selected, use the +/YES and -/  
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on  
NO buttons to select a different value.  
page 38), or the SCROLL  
page (see below).  
button to go to the next edit  
Value  
Meaning  
0
Minimum – no sound  
Maximum – very loud  
127  
Adjusting the panning  
Panning is the position of each part in the stereo front (or  
“panorama”).  
2. If you are in Layer or Split mode, press SCROLL  
again  
to go to select the L (Layer/Left) parameter (only available  
in Layer or Split mode):  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button, use the SCROLL  
button to go to the Pan edit page, with the M (Main) pa-  
Pan  
M:R07  
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rameter selected:  
L:L07  
Pan  
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3. While the Layer/Left (L) part is selected, use the +/YES and  
M:R07  
L:L07  
-/NO buttons to select a different value.  
While the Main (M) part is selected, use the +/YES and -/  
NO buttons to select a different value.  
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on  
page 38), or the SCROLL  
page (see below).  
button to go to the next edit  
Value  
Meaning  
L64  
C00  
R63  
Hard Left  
Center  
Hard Right  
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Editing sounds and performances > Adjusting the effects  
Adjusting the effects  
The C-720 is equipped with three types of effects:  
The following diagram shows the effect’s routing:  
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ꢄꢄꢄꢏꢐꢑꢄꢓꢄ  
Effect  
Meaning  
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IFX (Insert Effect)  
The sound pass entirely through this effect.  
This is used for effects being part of the  
sound itself, like the phaser of the rotary  
speaker. There is a separate IFX for each of  
the sounds.  
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ꢗꢊꢘꢊꢋꢙꢄꢅꢊꢃ  
ꢔꢕꢆꢋꢇꢖꢄꢅꢊꢃ  
ꢗꢊꢘꢊꢋꢙꢄꢅꢊꢃ  
ꢔꢕꢆꢋꢇꢖꢄ  
ꢗꢊꢘꢊꢋꢙꢄ  
Rev (Reverb)  
Ch (Chorus)  
This effect adds ambience to the sounds. In  
Layer or Split mode, there is a single reverb  
for all selected sounds.  
Use the following parameters to select the reverb, chorus and  
insert effects, and adjust how much of the sound must be pro-  
cessed.  
This effect adds modulation to the sounds.  
In Layer or Split mode, there is a single cho-  
rus for all selected sounds.  
Setting the reverb effect  
Reverb adds ambience to the sound. Either you are in Single,  
Layer or Split mode, a single reverb effect is available for both  
sounds (see diagram). A different amount of reverb can be ap-  
plied to each sound, thanks to the Reverb Send parameter (see  
below).  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to turn reverb on or off.  
This corresponds to the status of the REVERB indicator.  
3. Press SCROLL  
to go to the Reverb Send edit page, with  
the M (Main) parameter selected:  
Reverb Send  
4
1. After having pressed the EDIT button, use the SCROLL  
M:127  
L:100  
button to go to the Reverb Type edit page, with the reverb  
type selected:  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to set the amount of  
reverb applied to the Main sound (0 ~ 127).  
Reverb Type  
3
On  
Hall 1  
4. If you are in Layer or Split mode, press SCROLL  
again  
to select the L (Layer/Left) parameter:  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select a different reverb.  
list is on page 71).  
Reverb Send  
4
M:127  
L:100  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to set the amount of  
reverb applied to the Layer/Left sound (0 ~ 127).  
Reverb  
Hall 1  
Hall 2  
Hall 3  
Wet Plate  
Room 1  
Dry Plate  
Room 2  
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on  
Bright Room  
page 38), or the SCROLL  
page (see below).  
button to go to the next edit  
2. Press SCROLL  
again to select the Reverb On/Off pa-  
rameter:  
Reverb Type  
Hall 1  
3
On  
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Editing sounds and performances > Setting the chorus or modulation effect  
Setting the chorus or modulation effect  
The chorus or modulation effect adds depth to the sound. Ei-  
ther you are in Single, Layer or Split mode, a single chorus ef-  
fect is available for both sounds (see diagram above). A  
different amount of chorus can be applied to each sound,  
thanks to the Chorus Send parameter (see below).  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to turn the chorus on or  
off. This corresponds to the status of the CHORUS indica-  
tor.  
3. Press SCROLL  
to go to the Chorus Send edit page, with  
the M (Main) parameter selected:  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button, use the SCROLL  
Chorus Send  
6
button to go to the Chorus Type edit page, with the chorus  
M:127  
L:Off  
type selected:  
Chorus Type  
5
Off  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to set the amount of  
chorus applied to the Main sound (0 ~ 127).  
Chorus  
4. If you are in Layer or Split mode, press SCROLL  
again  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select a different cho-  
rus effect. See below the list of available chorus-type  
effects (a more detailed list is on page 71).  
to select the L (Layer/Left) parameter:  
Chorus Send  
6
M:127  
L:Off  
Chorus  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to set the amount of  
chorus applied to the Layer/Left sound (0 ~ 127).  
Chorus  
Harm. Chorus  
Flanger  
Chorus Delay  
Tremolo  
Ensemble  
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on  
2. Press SCROLL  
again to select the Chorus On/Off pa-  
page 38), or the SCROLL  
page (see below).  
button to go to the next edit  
rameter:  
Chorus Type  
Chorus  
5
Off  
Setting the insert effects  
In addition to the reverb and chorus effects, common to both  
sounds in Layer and Split mode, an insert effect (IFX) is avail-  
able for each sound (see diagram above). The insert effect  
strongly modifies the sound, and is to be considered as part of  
the sound itself.  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select a different  
effect. “Offmeans no effect. See below the list of available  
IFX effects (a more detailed list is on page 71).  
IFX  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button, use the SCROLL  
LoGain  
Echo1  
Dly4th  
Pan  
HiGain  
Echo2  
HLGain  
Echo3  
MdGain  
button to go to the IFX Type edit page, with the IFX as-  
signed to the Main sound selected:  
Dly3/4  
Dly8th  
Phaser  
Limit.  
IFX M/L Type 7  
Trem.  
Rotary  
Excit.  
EQ1  
Phaser  
AmpSim  
Wah  
Comp.  
PhaTrm  
WahAmp  
AmpTrm  
CmpAmp  
OD-Wah  
2. If you are in Layer or Split mode, press SCROLL  
again  
to select the IFX assigned to the Layer/Left sound:  
IFX M/L Type 7  
LoGain Phaser  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select a different  
effect.  
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This is the diagram of the mix betweeen Wet and Dry set-  
tings:  
Press the SCROLL  
button to go to the IFX Wet/Dry  
edit page, with the M (Main) parameter selected:  
100%  
Dry  
100%  
Wet  
100%  
IFX Wet/Dry  
8
M:W099 L:D020  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to set the amount of IFX  
applied to the Main sound.  
0%  
Dry  
Wet  
Value  
Meaning  
3. If you are in Layer or Split mode, press SCROLL  
again  
–Wet  
Wet, i.e., maximum effect applied. Negative  
(inverted) phase.  
to select the L (Layer/Left) parameter:  
W-99 ~ W-51  
D-50 ~ D-01  
Mostly wet, with negative value.  
IFX Wet/Dry  
8
Mostly dry, i.e., minimum effect applied. Nega-  
tive (inverted) phase.  
M:W099 L:D020  
Dry  
Dry, i.e., with no effect at all.  
Mostly dry, i.e., minimum effect applied.  
Mostly wet.  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to set the amount of IFX  
applied to the Layer/Left sound.  
D001 ~ D050  
W051 ~ W099  
Wet  
Wet, i.e., maximum effect applied.  
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on  
page 38), or the SCROLL  
page (see below).  
button to go to the next edit  
Setting the octave transposition  
Here you can set the individual octave transposition for the  
Main and the Layer/Left sounds.  
2. If you are in Layer or Split mode, press SCROLL  
again  
to select the L (Layer/Left) parameter:  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button, use the SCROLL  
Octave  
M:+02  
9
button to go to the Octave edit page, with the M (Main)  
L:+00  
parameter selected:  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the octave  
transposition.  
Octave  
9
M:+02  
L:+00  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the octave  
transposition, within a range of 4 octaves.  
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on  
page 38), or the SCROLL  
page (see below).  
button to go to the next edit  
Value  
Meaning  
-04 ~ -01  
+00  
Four to one octave lower  
No transposition  
+01 ~ +04  
One to four octave higher  
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Editing sounds and performances > Adjusting the fine tune  
Adjusting the fine tune  
You can fine tune the Main and the Layer sounds (in Layer  
mode), so that there is some “beating” between them.  
2. If you are in Layer or Split mode, press SCROLL  
again  
to select the L (Layer/Left) parameter:  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button, use the SCROLL  
Fine Tune  
M:+00  
10  
L:+00  
button to go to the Fine Tune edit page:  
Fine Tune  
10  
L:+00  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the fine tune  
of the Layer/Left sound.  
M:+00  
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to adjust fine tune for  
the Main sound, within a range of 99 cents (1 cent = 1/  
100 of a semitone).  
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on  
page 38), or the SCROLL  
page (see below).  
button to go to the next edit  
Value  
Meaning  
-99 ~ -01  
+00  
Ninety-nine to one cent lower  
No transposition  
+01 ~ +99  
One to 99 cents higher  
Programming the pedals  
ming to assign global controls, like drum pattern, recorder and  
quarter tone control.  
By default, the three pedals act (from right to left) as damper,  
sostenuto and soft. You can freely reassign them according to  
sounds by these pages, or globally (see page 49). Global pro-  
gramming override these settings.  
Note: When a function other than Sound is assigned to a pedal  
in Global edit, therefore overriding sound programming, a (G)  
abbreviation appears in the following pedal assignment pages.  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button, use the SCROLL  
Hint: Use sound programming to assign sound effects, like  
damper, rotary speaker speed and glide; use global program-  
button to show the Pedal assignment page for the pedal  
you wish to reprogram:  
3
2
1
Pedal 3 (G) 13  
Pedal 2 (G) 12 Pedal 1 (G) 11  
M:Soft  
L:Off  
M:Sost  
L:Off  
M:Damper L:Off  
2. Use the SCROLL buttons to move the cursor to the M  
(Main) or L (Layer/Left) parameter. Use the +/YES and -/  
NO buttons to choose the required function.  
allowing for long, held Piano notes. At the same time,  
Pedal 3 triggers the Soft effect for both sounds.  
A Grand Piano is the Main sound, and an Acoustic Bass is  
the Left sound. The Damper effect is assigned to the Main  
sound on Pedal 1 (it is Off for the Left sound), while the  
Glide effect is assigned to the Left sound on Pedal 3 (it is  
Off for the Main sound). When you want Piano notes to  
be held, press the rightmost pedal (#1) as in a traditional  
piano; when you want the Bass to glide, press the leftmost  
pedal (#3). You can use both pedals at the same time.  
You can assign different functions to the Main and Layer/  
Left sounds, depending on the type of sound. This allows  
for a great flexibility in pedal assignment. Some examples:  
A Grand Piano is the Main sound, and a String Ensemble  
is the Layer sound. Pedal 1 triggers the Damper effect for  
the Piano sound only (it is Off for the Layer sound),  
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Editing sounds and performances > Selecting a scale  
Here are the effects that can be assigned to the pedals in  
Sound edit mode:  
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on  
page 38), or the SCROLL  
page (see below).  
button to go to the next edit  
Setting  
Function  
Off  
The pedal does not affect the sound  
Damper pedal  
Damper  
Sost. (Sostenuto)  
Soft  
Sostenuto pedal  
Soft pedal  
Glide  
Glide function. When the pedal is  
depressed, the sound “glides” slightly  
toward the lower pitch. Try it on the  
Ac.Guitar sound (left pedal).  
Rotary  
Rotary Speaker control, typical of electro-  
mechanical organs. Try it on the Percussion  
Organ 1 & 2 sounds (left pedal).  
Selecting a scale  
There are numerous classical compositions that were com-  
posed using scales (or “temperaments”) that differ from the  
“equal temperament” commonly used today. In order to re-  
produce the original sound of such compositions, the C-720  
provides other classical scales, in addition to the equal temper-  
ament. In addition, scales to play ethnic and experimental mu-  
sic are given.  
Scale  
Meaning  
Kirnberger  
This is the Kirnberger III scale invented by  
Johann Phillip Kirnberger in the early 18th  
century, and is used mainly for tuning harpsi-  
chords.  
Slendro  
Pelog  
Scale of the Indonesian Gamelan. The octave is  
divided in 5 notes (C, D, F, G, A). The remaining  
notes are tuned as in the Equal tuning.  
You can assign the alternative temperament, or “sub scale”, to  
both sounds, or just one of them. The other sound will contin-  
ue playing using the equal temperament (or, in some cases, the  
stretch one).  
Scale of the Indonesian Gamelan. The octave is  
divided in 7 notes (all white keys). The black  
keys are tuned as in the Equal tuning.  
Stretched  
Simulates the “stretched” tuning of an acous-  
tic piano. Basically an equal tuning, the lowest  
notes are slightly lower, while the highest  
notes are slightly higher than the standard.  
This scale is automatically recalled when select-  
ing the GrandPiano, BriteGrand and MelloPi-  
ano sounds.  
1. Press SCROLL  
to go to the SubScale Type edit page:  
SubScale Type 14  
Kirnberger  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select one of the avail-  
able scales, chosen among the following ones:  
3. Press SCROLL  
to go to the SubScale Switch edit page,  
with the M (Main) parameter selected:  
Scale  
Meaning  
SubScale Sw. 15  
Equal Temp.  
Nearly all keyboard instruments today use  
equal temperament. This temperament spaces  
all semitones at equal distances, and allows  
identical scales to be played in any key.  
M:On  
L:Off  
4. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to turn the sub scale on or  
off for the Main sound. If it is off, the sound will continue  
playing using the equal temperament.  
Pure Major  
Pure Minor  
Arabic  
Major chords in the selected key are perfectly  
tuned.  
Minor chords in the selected key are perfected  
tuned.  
5. Press SCROLL  
to select the L (Layer/Left) parameter:  
An arabic scale, with the E and B notes tuned a  
quarter tone lower.  
SubScale Sw. 15  
M:On  
L:Off  
Pythagorean  
Pythagorean scale, based on the music theo-  
ries of the great Greek philosopher and mate-  
matician. It is most suitable for melodies.  
6. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to turn the sub scale on or  
off or the Layer/Left sound. If it is off, the sound will con-  
tinue playing using the equal temperament.  
Werckmeister  
This is the Werckmeister III scale invented by  
Andreas Werckmeister, the German organist  
and music theoretician. This scale was created  
in the later Baroque period to allow relatively  
free transposition.  
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on  
page 38), or the SCROLL  
page (see below).  
button to go to the next edit  
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Editing sounds and performances > Resetting the current sound and performance  
Resetting the current sound and performance  
Any custom programming of the current sound, sound com-  
bination or performance, can be reset to the original values.  
2. Press +/YES to start resetting. The “Are you sure?” message  
appears. Press +/YES to confirm resetting, -/NO to cancel  
and leave your custom data untouched.  
mode (see “General Reset” on page 55).  
If you choose to reset, the current performance, sound or  
sound combination is reset to the factory values.  
1. After having pressed the EDIT button, use the SCROLL  
button to show the Reset Sound/Performance page:  
Reset Snd/Prf 16  
Exec?  
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Global settings > Touch settings  
Global settings  
Global edit is where you can edit some general parameters, not  
tied to the single sounds or songs.  
Exit from the Global edit mode  
After having edited some parameter, press EXIT to exit the  
Global mode. If nothing was modified, you exit immediately.  
If something was modified, the Save page will appear:  
Accessing Global edit  
Keep the EDIT button pressed for more than one second, to  
access the Global edit mode.  
Global Modified  
Save? (Yes/No)  
Press +/YES to save, -/NO to cancel.  
Touch settings  
The keyboard sensitivity, or touch, can be programmed.  
This is the diagram of the touch curves:  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
Strong  
SCROLL  
button to show the Touch Sensitivity page:  
ꢅꢅ  
(
)
Soft  
Note  
Touch Sens.  
1
Medium  
Hard  
loudness  
Medium 2  
Soft  
(ꢄꢄ)  
Strong  
Playing strength  
Soft  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to change sensitivity. The  
following table lists the available touch settings.  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
Setting  
Touch sensitivity  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
Fixed  
Fixed dynamic = 100.  
Soft 1~3  
Loud notes can be produced even by playing  
lightly.  
Medium 1~2  
Hard 1~3  
Normal piano touch.  
Loud notes can be produced only by playing  
very hard.  
Turning the internal speakers on or off  
Whether you prefer listening to the internal speakers or to an  
external amplification system, you can turn the internal speak-  
ers on or off.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the Speaker page:  
Speaker  
2
Note: The speakers are automatically turned on when the in-  
strument is turned on again.  
On  
Hint: You can also turn the speaker off, by inserting a jack in  
the headphone connectors.  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to turn the internal speak-  
ers on or off.  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main or Song Play  
page, or the SCROLL  
(see below).  
button to go to the next edit page  
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Global settings > Master tuning  
Master tuning  
In order to adapt the C-720 pitch to that of another instru-  
ment, you can adjust the pitch. Standard tuning is A4 = 440  
Hz.  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to select a different tun-  
ing.  
Note: If you enter editing later, you might see a different edit  
Setting  
Tuning  
page instead of the first one. Use the SCROLL  
reach it.  
button to  
415 ~ -439.5  
Lower tuning. The lowest value corresponds to  
about -100 cents (one semitone) from the stan-  
dard tuning.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, the Master  
Tune page will appear:  
440  
Standard tuning  
440.5 ~ 465  
Higher tuning. The highest value corresponds to  
about +100 cents (one semitone) over the stan-  
dard tuning.  
Master Tune  
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440.0 Hz  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
Brilliance  
Brilliance is the sound’s brightness. You can set an overall in-  
crease or decrease of brilliance.  
After having chosen a brilliance value different than Nor-  
mal, the BRILLIANCE indicator will turn on.  
LIANCE button (see page 17). However, contrary to the but-  
ton, these changes can be memorized, and are preserved even  
when turning the instrument off.  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to change the brilliance.  
The following table lists the available settings.  
Setting  
Brilliance  
Note: Brilliance changes can be recorded into a song. If you lat-  
er change them again, values recorded in the song are left un-  
changed.  
Very Mellow, Mellow  
Normal  
The sound becomes darker.  
Normal tone.  
Bright, Very Bright  
The sound becomes brighter.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the Brilliance page. As an al-  
ternative, press the BRILLIANCE button to immediately  
access the Brilliance page:  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
Brilliance  
4
Normal  
Default split point  
You can set a default split point, that will be automatically re-  
called each time you press the SPLIT button when playing  
sounds.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the Split Point page:  
Split Point  
5
Note: The split point may be different from the default split  
point, if you change it after turning the instrument on. Also, it  
may vary when choosing a performance with two sounds in  
Split mode. The last selected split point remains selected, until  
you turn the instrument off.  
F#3  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to change the split point.  
When you change this value, if you are in Split mode the  
current split point is also changed.  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
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Global settings > Assigning functions to the pedals  
Assigning functions to the pedals  
ming to assign global controls, like drum pattern, recorder and  
quarter tone control.  
By default, the three pedals act as (from right to left) damper,  
sostenuto and soft. You can freely reassign them according to  
sounds (see page 44), or globally by these pages. Global pro-  
gramming override sound settings.  
Note: When a function other than Sound is assigned to a pedal,  
therefore overriding sound programming, a (G) abbreviation  
appears in the pedal assignment pages in Sound Edit mode.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
Hint: Use sound programming to assign sound effects, like  
damper, rotary speaker velocity and glide; use global program-  
SCROLL  
button to show the Pedal assignment page for  
the pedal you wish to reprogram:  
3
2
1
Pedal 3 Glob. 8  
Pedal 2 Glob. 7 Pedal 1 Glob. 6  
Sound  
Sound  
Sound  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to choose the assigned  
Setting  
Function  
function.  
Transpose Down  
Play/Pause  
Stop  
Each time the pedal is pressed, the master  
transpose is lowered by one semitone.  
Setting  
Function  
The pedal duplicates the PLAY/PAUSE but-  
ton’s function.  
Sound  
The pedal is programmed by the selected  
page 44).  
The pedal duplicates the STOP button’s  
function.  
Pedal Punch  
function is detailed on page 32.  
Fill In  
for the drum pattern (see “Drum patterns”  
on page 21).  
Quarter Tone  
The pedal activates the Quarter Tone func-  
tion. When this function is turned on, you  
realtime programming)” below.  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
Transpose Up  
Each time the pedal is pressed, the master  
transpose is raised by one semitone.  
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Global settings > Quarter Tone (SubScale realtime programming)  
Quarter Tone (SubScale realtime programming)  
The Quarter Tone function allows you to program a custom  
scale in realtime, for example those sudden scale change typi-  
cal of Arabic music. Changes are not saved anywhere (they are  
only used in realtime), so the scale is easily “wiped-out” when  
selecting a different sound or performance, or when pressing  
the Quarter Tone pedal again.  
2. Keep the Quarter Tone pedal pressed. The keyboard will  
not play at this time. Press the notes you want to lower a  
quarter tone.  
3. Release the Quarter Tone pedal.  
4. Play with your new scale. Notes you pressed on step 2 are  
now lowered of a quartertone.  
Note: Quarter Tone can only be used if the SubScale has been  
mode (see “SubScale Switch” on page 45).  
5. To reset the original scale, press and release the Quarter  
Tone pedal again, without playing any note. All pitches  
mance will be recalled (see “Selecting a scale” on page 45).  
You can assign the “Quarter Tone” function to any of the ped-  
als.  
As an alterative, you can reset the Quarter Tone settings by  
choosing a different sound or performance.  
1. Assign the Quarter Tone function to one of the pedals, as  
seen above.  
Fast Play  
When you record a song with the onboard recorder, or read a  
Standard MIDI File from an external sequencer, one or more  
empty beats can exist at the beginning of the song. However,  
when the Fast Play function is activated, all empty beats are  
skipped, making the song playback immediately begin from  
the first note. If setup data are contained inside these empty  
beats, they are read faster.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the Fast Play page:  
Fast Play  
9
On  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to turn the Fast Play func-  
tion on or off.  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
Mute Level  
Muting is useful with piano lessons, when you may want to  
play one or both song parts to play them on the keyboard. You  
mute a part by pressing the corresponding PART button while  
in Song Play mode.  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to choose the mute level.  
Setting  
Perceived level  
0
Silence  
Soft  
In this page, you can choose either the mute completely silenc-  
es a part, or just attenuates it.  
1 ~ 30  
31 ~ 60  
61 ~ 90  
Medium  
Loud  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the Mute Level page:  
Mute Level  
10  
Volume: 0  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
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Global settings > Turning the keyboard on or off (Local Control)  
Turning the keyboard on or off (Local Control)  
Note: When the power is turned on, the Local will be automat-  
ically set to On.  
Local is the parameter that allows you to establish whether the  
keyboard has to play the internal sounds and transmit MIDI  
data at the same time (Local On), or whether it just has to  
transmit MIDI data and not play the internal sound (Local  
Off).  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the Local Control page:  
Local Control 11  
Local Off should be chosen when you wish to use the C-720 as  
a mute keyboard, to play another instrument via the MIDI  
OUT port. It should also be chosen when C-720 is connected  
to an external sequencer via its MIDI IN and MIDI OUT con-  
nectors. This will avoid the notes to be played twice, by the  
keyboard and by the sequencer, producing an annoying  
“echo” effect.  
On  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to turn the function on or  
off.  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main or Song Play  
page, or the SCROLL  
(see below).  
button to go to the next edit page  
Normally, you will choose Local On (automatically selected  
when turning the C-720 on), so that playing the keyboard will  
produce sound.  
MIDI Clock  
MIDI Clock allows for synchronization of two MIDI devices,  
for example the internal recorder of the C-720, and an external  
sequencer.  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to choose the source of  
the clock message.  
Note: When the power is turned on, the MIDI Clock will be au-  
Setting  
MIDI Clock  
tomatically set to Internal.  
Internal  
The MIDI Clock is generated by the C-720 itself.  
The message is also sent to the MIDI OUT and  
USB ports.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the MIDI Clock page:  
External MIDI  
External USB  
The MIDI Clock is received from an external  
MIDI device connected to the C-720’s MIDI IN  
port.  
MIDI Clock  
12  
External MIDI  
The MIDI Clock is received from an external  
device connected to the C-720’s USB port.  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main or Song Play  
page, or the SCROLL  
(see below).  
button to go to the next edit page  
MIDI IN Channels  
When C-720 is controlled from an external MIDI device, it can  
work as a 16-part multitimbral tone generator. You can select  
a different sound on each of the 16 MIDI channels. These  
channels are not accessible from the control panel, and are  
separate from the Main, Layer/Left, Recorder Part 1 and Part  
2, and Drum tracks. Therefore, you can continue playing with  
the piano while MIDI data are received from an external MIDI  
device.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the MIDI IN Channels page:  
MIDI IN Ch. 13  
Ch:1  
Track 1  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to choose one of the 16  
available channels (Ch) to be programmed.  
3. Press the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the as-  
Note: MIDI data is received both from the MIDI IN port, and the  
Over USB, see “What is MIDI Over USB?” on page 56.  
signed track.  
MIDI IN Ch. 13  
Ch:1  
Track1  
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Global settings > MIDI OUT Channels  
4. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to choose a different  
track. Here is a list of the available tracks for each of the  
MIDI IN channels:  
5. Press the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the  
channel again.  
MIDI IN Ch. 13  
Ch:01  
Tr01  
Tracks  
Meaning  
Off  
No data received on the selected channel. This is  
useful when an external sequencer is sending  
data to two (or more) different devices. Turn off  
all channels you want to reserve to the other  
device(s).  
6. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to choose another chan-  
nel to be programmed, and repeat the above procedure.  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
Track 1~16  
Global  
One of the 16 tracks of the C-720.  
Global track. All notes and pedal controls  
(damper, sostenuto, soft) received via the MIDI IN  
are considered as if they came from the inte-  
grated keyboard and pedals. The split point (if  
any) is considered.  
MIDI OUT Channels  
The standard MIDI has 16 separate channels available for  
transmission and reception of data. C-720 can transmit on six  
channels at the same time. To transmit data from the C-720,  
you need to choose which of the 16 MIDI channels you wish  
to transmit data on, and which track they are assigned to.  
4. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to choose a track trans-  
mitting on the selected channel. Here is a list of the avail-  
able tracks for each of the MIDI OUT channels:  
Tracks  
Meaning  
Note: MIDI data is sent both to the MIDI OUT port, and the USB  
USB, see “What is MIDI Over USB?” on page 56.  
Off  
No data sent on the selected channel. This is useful  
when you want to play notes on the piano alone,  
without sending them to another MIDI device con-  
nected to the C-720’s MIDI OUT port.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
page:  
button to show the MIDI OUT Channels  
Main  
Main sound  
Layer  
Left  
Layer sound (when in Layer mode)  
Left Sound (when in Split mode)  
Recorder part 1 or 2  
MIDI OUT Ch. 14  
Part 1, 2  
Drum  
Ch:1  
Main  
Drum (when a drum pattern is selected)  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to choose one of the 16  
available channels (Ch) to be programmed.  
5. Press the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the  
3. Press the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the as-  
channel again.  
signed track.  
MIDI OUT Ch. 14  
Ch:1  
MIDI OUT Ch. 14  
Main  
Ch:1  
Main  
6. Use the +/YES and -/NO button to choose another chan-  
nel to be programmed, and repeat the above procedure.  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
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Global settings > MIDI Filters  
MIDI Filters  
When you choose a sound, operate the damper pedal, adjust  
the level balance in Layer mode, or make other adjustments on  
the control panel, a MIDI message is sent to a connected exter-  
nal MIDI (and/or USB) device. At the same time, C-720 can  
receive a MIDI message from an external MIDI (and/or USB)  
device connected to its MIDI IN (or USB port), to control the  
sounds, damper pedal, volume adjustment, and other data.  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to choose one of the fil-  
ters to be programmed. Here is a list of the available filters:  
Filter  
Meaning  
CC  
Control Changes messages, e.g., pedal, modulation,  
volume, pan, etc.  
PC  
Program Change messages, i.e., the messages sent to  
select a sound.  
You can choose to deactivate (i.e., “filter”) these data selective-  
ly, to avoid unwanted changes or mixing data generated by ex-  
ternal devices and internal controls. Also, you could want to  
avoid sending MIDI data to an external MIDI device, for ex-  
ample Program Change message selecting unwanted sounds  
on a different musical instrument.  
PB  
Pitch Bend  
SysEx  
System Exclusive, e.g., the messages used to program  
effect parameters.  
3. Press the SCROLL button to move the cursor to the sta-  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
tus of the selected filter:  
SCROLL  
button to show the MIDI Filters page:  
MIDI Filters 15  
MIDI Filters 15  
Flt:CC  
Off  
Flt:CC  
Off  
4. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to change the filter’s sta-  
tus. On means that the corresponding data is filtered (not  
sent or received), Off means that it is not filtered (it is sent  
and received).  
page and save the changes (see “Exit from the Global edit  
mode” on page 47), or the SCROLL  
next edit page (see below).  
button to go to the  
Data transfer via the USB port  
The USB is a high-speed data port installed on most modern  
computers. You can use it to transfer data from the internal  
memory of the C-720, to a computer and vice-versa. Before  
you do this, you must enable USB connection for data transfer.  
1. First of all, connect the C-720 to a personal computer via a  
standard USB cable. Make sure that the connector is ori-  
ented correctly, and insert it all the way into the jack.  
MIDI IN  
Note: While data transfer is active, no MIDI over USB communi-  
cation is allowed.  
Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Mac OS 9.0.4 to OS X, are sup-  
ported with no need for special drivers. To use the C-720 with  
Windows 98SE you need the dedicated KORG Driver, a special  
software that you can freely download from our website.  
2. Then, turn USB Data Connect on on the C-720, to let the  
computer see its internal memory as a USB disk.  
After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the USB Connect page:  
Warning: Since activating the USB port for data transfer au-  
tomatically deactivates MIDI over USB, exit from any MIDI  
software on your personal computer before turning the USB  
Connect function on. Failing to do so could damage the C-  
720’s internal memory data.  
USB Connect 16  
Enable?  
3. Press the +/YES button to activate data connection. The  
Warning: When you turn the USB connection off, the C-720  
will be reinitialized and all unsaved data in the instrument’s  
memory will be deleted. Save any unsaved sound, perfor-  
mance, song, or global setting, before activating the USB  
connection.  
Disable command will appear in the display.  
USB Connect 16  
Disable?  
Warning: Do not press the -/NO button while transferring  
data, or you could damage the C-720’s memory content,  
and cause malfunctioning on your personal computer  
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Global settings > Erasing songs from the User Song album  
At this point, the C-720 should appear on your com-  
puter’s desktop or disk window as an external USB drive,  
with the name KORG SSD (i.e., KORG Solid State Disk,  
the technical name of the internal permanent memory).  
This is the diagram of the data::  
5. After data transfer is completed, remove the KORG SSD  
icon from the computer desktop. Please refer to your com-  
puter’s documentation for any care on ejecting/removing  
USB storage devices. However, here is what you should  
commonly do:  
Windows  
Mac OS X  
4. Move files to or from the C-720 and the personal comput-  
er as you would with any other USB drive. When moving  
files, consider the following:  
On a Windows PC: Right-click the KORG SSD icon dis-  
played in the right side of your computer’s taskbar. In the  
menu that appears, left-click “Stop USB disk driver (drive  
name).Make sure that a message indicating that the  
“USB disk may be disconnected safely” is displayed. At  
this point, the C-720 should have been automatically dis-  
connected from your personal computer, and the Enable  
command should appear again in the C-720’s display,  
meaning connection has been deactivated.  
Warning: Do not turn the C-720 off before disconnecting it  
from the personal computer. Doing so, could damage the C-  
720’s memory content, and cause malfunctioning on your  
personal computer.  
Data inside the C-720’s memory are organized in four  
folders (also called ‘sub-directories’). Each folder contains  
a different type of data created by yourself. The different  
data is explained in the following table.  
On a Mac: Drag the KORG SSD icon over the Eject icon  
on the Dock (Mac OS 9: drag it to the trashcan on the  
desktop), and wait until the icon disappears. When it is no  
longer shown, go to the C-720 and press the -/NO button  
to deactivate data connection. The C-720 will be reinitial-  
ized, and the Enable command will appear in the display  
again, meaning connection has been deactivated.  
Folder  
Content  
Global  
Global settings, Metronome settings  
Performances  
Perform  
Preset  
Modified sounds and sound combinations  
UserSong  
Your personal songs, i.e., songs you created with  
the internal recorder, or created with an external  
sequencer. You can copy from the computer to this  
folder songs in Standard MIDI File format (files  
with the “.MID” extension). To select the correct  
sounds on the C-720, imported songs must comply  
with the General MIDI (GM) standard. Not all GM  
sounds can be played, since C-720 includes only a  
subset of the GM standard.  
6. When the Enable command appears in the display again,  
the USB connection has been safely turned off.  
USB Connect 16  
Enable?  
7. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main or Song Play  
page, or the SCROLL  
(see below).  
button to go to the next edit page  
Erasing songs from the User Song album  
You can erase a song from the User Song album. On the con-  
trary, songs of the other albums cannot be erased.  
2. Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to choose the song of the  
User Song album you wish to delete. If the name is longer  
than the display, it will scroll up to the end, then return to  
the beginning.  
Note: You can erase a song from the User Song album also via  
an external computer, by means of the USB data connection  
(see above).  
3. Press the SCROLL  
button to move the cursor to the  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
Exec command.  
SCROLL  
button to show the Erase Song page:  
4. Press +/YES to start deletion. The “Are you sure?” message  
appears. Press +/YES to confirm deletion, -/NO to cancel  
and keep the song.  
Erase Song  
17  
Prelude Exec?  
5. Press the EXIT button to return to the Main or Song Play  
page, or the SCROLL  
(see below).  
button to go to the next edit page  
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Global settings > General Reset  
General Reset  
You can reset all memory data to the original factory settings.  
This includes sounds, sound combinations, performances,  
global data.  
2. Press +/YES to start the reset procedure (or -/NO or EXIT  
to cancel and exit). The “Are you sure?” message appears.  
Press +/YES again to confirm reset, -/NO to cancel and  
leave your custom data untouched.  
Warning: The general reset will delete all your user data, like  
custom performances, Layer sound balancing and global data!  
Backup this data to a personal computer before doing a gener-  
al reset. User Songs will not be deleted.  
If you choose to reset, the instrument is reset, and all data  
are restored to the original values. Please do not turn the  
instrument off during reset.  
1. After having kept the EDIT button pressed, use the  
SCROLL  
button to show the General Reset page:  
General Reset 18  
Exec? (Yes/No)  
System version number  
You can see the operating system’s version number while in  
together. The version number will appear in the display. Press  
EXIT to close the message.  
Global mode. Press both the SCROLL  
and +/YES buttons  
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MIDI > What is MIDI?  
MIDI  
What is MIDI?  
MIDI, is the abbreviation of Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is an international standard that was created to connect and  
transfer data between electronic musical instruments, computers and other devices.  
What is MIDI Over USB?  
You can let the C-720 communicate MIDI data with a com-  
puter using the USB port instead of the MIDI ports. This way,  
you can connect your C-720 to a personal computer without  
the need of a dedicated MIDI interface.  
er, for full and easy use of all MIDI features, we suggest you to  
install the “KORG USB MIDI Driver”, a special software that  
Korg USB MIDI Driver” on page 59.  
Most C-720 MIDI features can be used on a Windows XP or  
Mac OS X computer with no need of special software. Howev-  
What can you do with MIDI?  
Thanks to MIDI, you can use the C-720 to control other in-  
struments, use other instruments to control the C-720, and  
use a sequencer to create complex musical pieces.  
When you use the C-720 keyboard or pedal, or select a sound,  
the notes, pedal activation and change in sound are transmit-  
ted to another instrument, or are recorded by an external se-  
quencer.  
MIDI connections  
Always connect the MIDI OUT connector of the instrument to  
the MIDI IN connector of another instrument. Never connect  
two connectors of the same instrument to each other.  
the computer. Connect the C-720 MIDI IN connector to the  
MIDI OUT connector of the computer.  
Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the transmitting (mas-  
ter) device to the MIDI IN connector of the receiving (slave)  
device.  
MIDI  
OUT  
MIDI  
IN  
MIDI keyboard  
MIDI OUT  
C-520 bottom  
MIDI IN  
MIDI sound module  
MIDI OUT  
To connect the C-720 to a computer using the MIDI ports, you  
need a MIDI interface for the computer, sequencing or musi-  
cal notation software, and two standard MIDI cables. Connect  
the C-720 MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of  
MIDI IN  
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MIDI > Standard MIDI settings  
Standard MIDI settings  
When turning the instrument on, the default MIDI factory  
settings of the C-720 are programmed as follows:  
Parameter  
All 16 tracks (1-16)  
Parameter  
off (Local Control)” on page 51)  
Channels” on page 52)  
01 = Main sound  
02 = Layer sound  
03 = Left sound  
04 = Recorder Part 1  
05 = Recorder Part 2  
10 = Drum  
Using the C-720 as a multitimbral tone generator  
When C-720 is controlled from an external MIDI device, it can  
work as a 16-part multitimbral tone generator. You can select  
a different sound on each of the 16 MIDI channels.  
(see “Installing the Korg USB MIDI Driver” on page 59).  
other device). See “Program Change” on page 57 for in-  
structions on how to select a sound using the MIDI Pro-  
gram Change message. Program Change reception must  
be activated on the C-720 (it is by default).  
Note: Sounds on the C-720 are set as in the General MIDI (GM)  
standard. However, not all sounds of the standard are avail-  
able.  
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the C-720’s MIDI IN to the  
MIDI OUT of a sequencer etc. As an alternative, connect  
Read the other devices user’s manual for details on send-  
ing Program Change messages.  
Program Change  
The sounds of the C-720 can be selected via MIDI, by sending  
assign the sound. The “Sounds” table on page 68 lists the Pro-  
gram Change numbers corresponding to each C-720 sound.  
Receiving Program Change messages  
When a Program Change message is received from an external  
device on a MIDI channel, the corresponding internal sound  
Change numbers are shown in the table on page 68.  
Transmitting Program Change messages  
You can send a MIDI Program Change message to a MIDI de-  
vice connected to the C-720 MIDI OUT (or USB port), to  
change its sound. When selecting one of the internal sounds of  
the C-720 by using the sound selection buttons, a MIDI Pro-  
gram Change number will be transmitted on the sound’s  
ble on page 68.  
Program Change enable/disable  
The C-720 usually receives Program Change data. If you don’t  
want to receive (or transmit) them, use the Filter function.  
Please remember that to enable full remote program switch-  
ing, both the PC and CC filters must be turned off, to allow  
See “MIDI Filters” on page 53.  
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MIDI > Control Change  
Control Change  
When you operate the damper pedal, adjust the balance in  
Layer mode, or make other adjustments on the control panel,  
a Control Change message is sent to a connected external  
MIDI device. At the same time, C-720 can receive a Control  
Change message from an external MIDI device connected to  
its MIDI IN, to control the damper pedal, volume adjustment,  
and other data.  
Control Change enable/disable  
The C-720 usually receives Control Change data. If you don’t  
“MIDI Filters” on page 53.  
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Installing the Korg USB MIDI Driver > Connecting the C-720 to a personal computer  
Installing the Korg USB MIDI Driver  
The USB port can be used to transfer MIDI data between the  
C-720 and a personal computer (this is called the MIDI Over  
USB function). This is useful when your computer is not fitted  
with a MIDI interface.  
computer, and at the same time control another MIDI instru-  
ment connected to the MIDI ports of the piano.  
Connecting the C-720 this ways makes it, at the same time, a  
MIDI input device, a controller, and a sound generator.  
USB can be used in parallel with the MIDI ports. For example,  
you can connect your C-720 to a sequencer running on your  
Connecting the C-720 to a personal computer  
Please install the KORG USB-MIDI Driver, before connecting  
the C-720 to a personal computer. Be sure your personal com-  
Driver system requirements” below.  
KORG USB-MIDI Driver system requirements  
Windows  
Macintosh  
Computer: A computer with an USB port, that satisfies the re-  
Computer: An Apple Macintosh with an USB port that satis-  
quirements of Microsoft Windows XP.  
fies the requirements of Mac OS X.  
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition /  
Professional / x64 Edition (a driver for the x64 Edition is in  
beta release.)  
Operating system: Mac OS X version 10.3 or later.  
Please note before use  
Copyright to all software included in this product is the prop-  
erty of Korg Inc.  
The license agreement for this software is provided separately.  
You must read this license agreement before you install this  
software. Your installation of this software will be taken to in-  
dicate your acceptance of this agreement.  
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Installing the Korg USB MIDI Driver > Windows: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver  
Windows: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver  
Please connect the C-720 to the computer via an USB cable  
only after having installed the KORG USB-MIDI Driver Tools.  
Start > all programs > KORG > KORG USB-MIDI Driver  
Tools > Installation manual  
Warning: C-720 cannot use the KORG MIDI Data Filer at the  
same time.  
5. Select the following command from the task bar to open  
the installation program:  
Note: You must install a separate driver for each USB port you  
will use.  
Start > all programs > KORG > KORG USB-MIDI Driver  
Tools > Install KORG USB-MIDI Device  
1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  
6. Please follow the installation instructions appearing on-  
Normally, the “Digital Piano Application Installer” will  
start up automatically.  
screen to install the KORG USB-MIDI Driver.  
Driver’s ports  
If your computer is set so that the installer does not run  
automatically, double-click “KorgSetup.exe” on the CD-  
ROM.  
After installation, the following ports will be shown in you  
MIDI application (e.g., sequencer) among the other MIDI de-  
vices:  
2. Please follow the installation instructions appearing on-  
screen.  
C720 KEYBOARD: This allows for reception of MIDI messag-  
es from the C-720 (keyboard and controller’s data) to the  
MIDI application running on the computer.  
3. Restart the computer, and turn on the C-720. Connect the  
C-720 to the computer via an USB cable.  
4. Select the following command from the task bar to open  
C720 SOUND: This allows for transmission of MIDI messages  
from the MIDI application running on the computer, to the  
internal tone generator of the C-720.  
the installation instructions:  
Mac OS X: Installing KORG USB-MIDI Driver  
1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  
C720 KEYBOARD: This allows for reception of MIDI messag-  
es from the C-720 (keyboard and controller’s data) to the  
MIDI application running on the Mac.  
2. Please double click on the “KORG USB-MIDI Driver.pkg”  
in the “KORG USB-MIDI Driver” folder inside the CD-  
ROM, to run the installer. Install it according to the in-  
structions appearing on-screen.  
C720 SOUND: This allows for transmission of MIDI messages  
from the MIDI application running on the Mac, to the internal  
tone generator of the C-720.  
Driver’s ports  
After installation, the following ports will be shown in you  
MIDI application (e.g., sequencer) among the other MIDI de-  
vices:  
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Assembling the stand > Cautions for assembly  
Assembling the stand  
Cautions for assembly  
When placing the piano on the stand, be careful not to  
pinch your hands.  
Do not apply weight to the front edge of the piano before  
tightening the screws, otherwise the piano may fall down.  
Be sure that the correct parts are assembled in the correct  
orientation and position, and follow the steps in order.  
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Assembling the stand > Assembling procedure  
Assembling procedure  
1. Open the packing carton and take out the contents. Check  
that all of the following items are available.  
List of parts  
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
a
Pedal “beam”  
× 1  
× 1  
× 1  
× 1  
× 1  
× 1  
× 1  
× 14  
× 5  
× 4  
× 10  
× 2  
Front bar  
Left side panel  
Right side panel  
Speaker box  
B
C-720  
D
Rear panel  
Screws M4x10 TC  
Screws M4x20 TC  
Screws M6x20 TBL  
Screws 4x15 TFR  
Protective cardboard sheets  
C
b
c
d
e
NB: You will need a cross-point (Phillips #2) screwdriver  
for assembly.  
E
2. With the finished surface (woodgrain) facing forward to-  
ward the pedals, attach the pedal beam (A) to the front bar  
(B), by inserting the four bolts on the front of the pedal  
beam (A) into the corresponding holes in the front bar (B).  
Fasten the two pieces using two screws (a).  
F
B
a
a
A
G
14 x a  
2 x e  
5 x b  
4 x c  
10 x d  
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3. Lay the left side panel (C) on one of the protective card-  
board sheets (e), and fasten to it the pedal beam and front  
bar assembly.  
bolts of the pedal beam into the corresponding holes of the  
right side panel (D).  
D
B
A
C
Warning: Be careful not to scratch the wooden surface of  
the side panels.  
4. Fix the left leg to the pedal beam and front bar assembly  
with three screws (a).  
6. Fasten the right side panel with three screws (a).  
a
a
a
a
a
a
5. With the stand assembly still in the same position, attach  
the right side panel (D) by inserting the remaining four  
7. Turn the stand assembly up, making the two feet firmly lay  
on the floor.  
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8. In two people, lay the speaker box (E) over the front bar  
(B), making it fill the space between the left and right side  
panels. Turn it up, until it touches the metal fittings on the  
side panels.  
10.Then fasten the speaker box (E) to the right side panel (D)  
with the remaining three screws (a).  
E
a
a
B
a
Warning: Be careful not to let the speaker box fall down,  
or you will damage it.  
11.Finally, fasten the speaker box (E) to the front bar (B) with  
the five screws (b).  
9. While one of the people keeps it in position, fasten the  
speaker box (E) to the left side panel (C) using three screws  
(a).  
b
b
b
b
b
12.Fold the two protective cardboard sheets (e), so that they  
are transformed into safety hoods for the side panels.  
a
a
I
e
e
II  
a
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13.Apply the hoods (e) to the rounded sides of the side pan-  
You can perform this step more easily if you use your body  
to apply pressure to the side panel of the stand while slid-  
ing the instrument onto the stand.  
els.  
F
e
Make sure that there are no uneven gaps between the top  
surface of the instrument and the top of the side panels.  
If you notice any unsightly gap, make adjustments by  
loosening the screws (a) that fasten the side panels to the  
pedal beam, front bar and speaker box.  
If there is a very noticeable gap between the instrument  
and the side panels of the stand, or if the gap is uneven, it  
may be that the instrument was not placed correctly on  
the stand. If so, lift up the entire instrument and place it  
correctly on the stand.  
14.Attach the instrument. Warning: The side panels are easily  
scratched; please use caution.  
Lift the instrument with both hands, being careful to  
keep them not closer than 70mm from both ends of the  
piano to avoid pinching. Position the screw heads pro-  
truding from the inside of the left and right side panels, so  
that they are aligned with the grooves at the left and right  
ends of the instrument. and gently lower the instrument  
onto the stand. If the instrument is aligned correctly, the  
screws on the inside of the side panels will fit firmly into  
the grooves.  
15.Finally, remove the cardboard hoods and save them in a  
safe place for future use. After removing the hoods, the  
bolts on top of the metal columns of the stand will fit the  
corresponding holes under the piano.  
remove  
Warning: Carefully lower the left and right ends of the  
instrument evenly, keeping the instrument at level, and  
being careful not to pinch your hand or drop the instru-  
ment. Lifting only one side is very dangerous and may  
also damage the metal fixtures of the instrument itself.  
You must raise or lower both left and right ends of the  
instrument simultaneously, keeping the instrument at  
level.  
Warning: Be very careful not to pinch your fingers  
between the piano and the stand.  
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16.Fasten the C-720 to the stand, by inserting two screws (c)  
18.Connect the cable of the left and right speakers, to the cor-  
responding connectors under the piano. Unfasten the ped-  
al cable you will find in the front bar (B), and connect it to  
the corresponding connector under the piano.  
into the metal fittings of the right side panel.  
Left Speaker  
Right Speaker  
Pedals  
c
c
17.Insert the remaining two screws (c) into the metal fittings  
of the left side panel.  
19.With the finished surface (woodgrain) facing forward, at-  
tach the rear panel (G) on the back of the instrument, us-  
ing the ten screws for wood (d).  
d
d
G
d
d
c
d
d
d
d
d
d
c
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Note: Unless the adjuster is in firm contact with the floor,  
the pedal will wobble, possibly causing malfunctions.  
20.Loosen the pedal adjuster, and adjust it so that it is in firm  
contact with the floor.  
Check after assembly  
[•] Are any parts left over?  
[•] Make sure that all screws are tight.  
If any parts are left over, check the diagrams to see where  
they should be used.  
Caution  
Caution when transporting the instrument  
Disassembly  
Remove the piano from its stand, and transport them sepa-  
rately. After transportation, refer to these instructions and re-  
assemble the piano and stand.  
If you need to packup the piano, reverse the assembly order by  
which the piano was attached to the stand and the stand was  
assembled. After disassembly, save the screws and other parts  
so that no parts are lost.  
Screw loosening  
After assembly, the various screws and bolts of the stand may  
loosen as time goes by, causing the stand to wobble. If this oc-  
curs, re-tighten the screws.  
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Appendix > Sounds  
Appendix  
Sounds  
Var. Name  
PIANO 1  
CC 0 CC32  
PC*  
Osc. Description  
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
3
4
BriteGrand**  
Rock Piano  
Piano&Str.  
121  
121  
121  
0
1
2
1
1
0
4
2
4
As the above, but slightly more open-sounding.  
Bright, spacious and clean piano. Excellent for pop or rock music.  
A mix of warm piano and full, lush strings.  
PIANO 2  
1
2
3
4
Honky-Tonk  
121  
121  
121  
121  
0
1
3
0
3
0
0
2
2
4
4
2
Classic, detuned saloon-piano.  
MelloGrand**  
Piano&Pad  
Warm, slightly dark-sounding piano. Mostly good for classical music.  
A mix of warm piano and warm, synthetic pads.  
Elec.Grand  
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
3
SuitTineEP  
121  
121  
1
2
4
4
2
2
As the above, but warmer and with the addition of a phaser effect.  
DynoTineEP  
This electric piano has a very wide dynamic range, and is particularly suited to funky  
music.  
4
Tine EP 2  
121  
121  
4
0
4
5
2
2
As Tine EP1, but with a tremolo effect.  
E. PIANO 2  
1
Dig. EP 1  
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
3
4
Dig. EP 2  
121  
121  
121  
1
3
5
5
4
4
2
1
1
As the above, but slightly brighter.  
Reed EP  
An electric piano sound, often heard in pop music.  
As the above, but with a tremolo effect.  
TremReedEP  
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
3
Harpsi 16  
Clav  
121  
121  
1
0
6
7
4
2
As the above, but with the addition of a register one octave lower.  
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
2
3
Vibes 1  
121  
121  
121  
0
1
0
11  
11  
24  
2
2
2
A sampled orchestral vibraphone with a great dynamic range.  
As the above, but with no tremolo.  
Vibes 2  
Nylon Gtr.  
A gorgeous, full-sounding nylon-strings guitar. The leftmost pedal is used to trigger  
glide down.  
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Appendix > Sounds  
Var. Name  
ORGAN 1  
CC 0 CC32  
PC*  
Osc. Description  
1
Jazz Organ  
121  
0
16  
4
An aggressive tonewheel electric organ, often heard in jazz and rock music. The  
rotary effect is sampled right at the source. The leftmost pedal is used to switch  
between fast (pedal up) and slow (pedal down) rotary speaker, with several degrees in  
the middle (half pedal).  
2
3
Perc.Org.1  
Perc.Org.2  
121  
121  
0
1
17  
17  
3
3
As the above, but with the rotary speaker applied as a generated effect, and a more  
transparent sound. The leftmost pedal is used to switch between rotary speaker fast  
and slow (press for switch).  
A variation of the above. The leftmost pedal is used to switch between rotary speaker  
fast and slow (press for switch).  
ORGAN 2  
1
2
3
Church Org  
121  
121  
121  
0
0
1
19  
20  
19  
4
3
2
A grandious, Tutti pipe organ, with a lot of sampled reverb. Great for sacred music  
from the Baroque to the late Romantic age.  
Pipe Flute  
A recitativo-like pipe organ, with a particularly emotional blend of Flute and Vox  
Humana.  
Pipe Tutti  
A slightly softer Tutti, especially suited for Baroque music.  
STRINGS/CHOIR  
1
Strings  
121  
0
48  
3
A large strings ensemble sampled in stereo, with a realistic  
natural reverb. Very dynamic and expressive.  
2
3
4
1
2
Slow Str.  
String Pad  
Choir  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
0
0
0
0
0
49  
50  
52  
53  
54  
2
2
2
2
2
Emotive, cinematic strings with a slower attack. Great for movie soundtracks.  
Sampled strings with a synthetic quality. They are particularly suited for layers.  
A large mixed choir, with natural reverb.  
ScatVoices  
Vocal Pad  
A synthetic choir, with a lot of breath.  
Lush, warm pad with a vocal heritage. Great for layers.  
BASS  
1
Ac. Bass  
121  
0
32  
2
Upright acoustic bass, with a round, full-bodied sound. The ideal Left Hand in Jazz  
and Latin music.  
2
3
4
El. Bass  
121  
121  
121  
0
0
1
33  
35  
32  
2
1
3
A fingered electric bass, with a full, round sound.  
A mellow, singing fretless bass.  
Fretless B  
Bass&Ride  
The same acoustic bass as above, but with the addition of a ride cymbal for single-  
handed Jazz accompaniments.  
DRUM KITS (Selected only by Drum Patterns or via MIDI)  
1
2
3
Standard Kit  
120  
120  
120  
0
0
0
0
1/2  
***  
Jazz Kit  
32  
40  
1/2  
***  
Brush Kit  
1/2  
***  
Legend:  
Var.: Variation. CC0: Bank Select MSB. CC32: Bank Select LSB. PC: Program Change Number. Numbering is from 0-54; if the transmitting  
device uses numbers from 1-55, you will need to increment the number by one. Osc: Number of oscillators used by the sound.  
Notes:  
* Program Change numbers comply with the General MIDI standard. However, only listed numbers have effect on the C-720, while other  
numbers are ignored.  
** The GrandPiano, BriteGrand and MelloGrand sounds lose the EPx features when in Layer. This will help save polyphony.  
*** 1 oscillator in case of mono drum samples, 2 oscillators in case of stereo drum samples.  
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Appendix > Performances  
Performances  
#
Btn Name  
Sounds / Timbres  
Mode  
Remarks  
Bank 1  
1
1
Split&Layr  
Grand&Ride  
Grand&Ebas  
PnoStrings  
EGrand Pad  
Piano Pad  
Piano&Str., Ac. Bass  
Split  
2
2
GrandPiano, Bass&Ride  
GrandPiano, El. Bass  
GrandPiano, String Pad  
Elec.Grand, String Pad  
Piano&Pad, String Pad  
GrandPiano, Vocal Pad  
Piano&Str., Nylon Gtr.  
BriteGrand, Perc.Org.2  
Perc.Org.2, Jazz Organ  
Split  
3
3
Split  
4
4
Layer  
Layer  
Layer  
Layer  
Layer  
Layer  
Layer  
5
5
6
6
7
7
Pno Choirs  
Pno Guitar  
Piano BX3  
DualManual  
8
8
9
9
10  
10  
Bank 2  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
1
Digital EP  
PaddedTine  
R&B EPno  
EP Choir  
GrandPiano, Dig. EP 1  
Tine EP 1, Vocal Pad  
Layer  
Layer  
2
3
DynoTineEP, TremReedEP Layer  
4
Tine EP 1, Vocal Pad  
Tine EP 2, Fretless B  
ScatVoices, Bass&Ride  
Vibes 1, Bass&Ride  
Nylon Gtr., Ac. Bass  
Perc.Org.1, Ac. Bass  
Jazz Organ, Ac. Bass  
Layer  
Split  
Split  
Split  
Split  
Split  
Split  
5
EP&NoFret  
Scat&Bass  
Vibes&Bass  
Bass&Guitr  
Org&Bass 1  
Org&Bass 2  
6
7
8
9
10  
Bank 3  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
1
Baroque  
Harpsi 8, Strings  
Harpsi 8, Choir  
Harpsi 8, Pipe Tutti  
Church Org, Choir  
Nylon Gtr., Slow Str.  
GrandPiano  
Layer  
Layer  
Layer  
Layer  
Layer  
Single  
Single  
Single  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Harpsi-Ch  
Harpsi-Org  
Church Mix  
Guitar Pad  
GrandPiano  
BriteGrand  
MelloGrand  
2 Pianists  
Stereo sound. No EPx for increased polyphony  
BriteGrand  
MelloGrand  
GrandPiano, GrandPiano Split  
The same piano sound is assigned to the two halves of the keyboard,  
simulating two separate pianos on the same keyboard. Useful when  
both the teacher and student are playing on the piano at the same  
time.  
30  
10  
PnoEXpDEMO**  
GrandPiano  
Single  
GrandPiano demo with enhanced PnoExp effects  
Legend:  
Btn: Button. Bank: Select it with the VARIATION button.  
Notes:  
* These performances, with sounds set in Layer mode, do not use EPx effects.  
** Performance 30 (PnoExpDEMO) is designed to demonstrate our “Piano eXperience” technology, by exaggerating the amount of key-off/  
hammer return portion of the Grand Piano sound; it is not intended to be a play-able timbre. Normally, these additional Piano eXperience  
sounds are not perceived as separate elements, but together with the other sample layers, they are a vital part of the realism and the  
authentic piano tone.  
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Appendix > Effects  
Effects  
Reverb  
Description / Beschreibung  
Chorus  
Description  
Hall 1  
Reverb (Smooth Hall)  
Reverb (Smooth Hall)  
Reverb (Smooth Hall)  
Reverb (Wet Plate)  
Reverb (Dry Plate)  
Reverb (Room)  
Chorus  
Chorus  
Hall 2  
Harm.Chor.  
Chorus Dly  
Ensemble  
Flanger  
Harmonic Chorus  
Chorus Delay  
Ensemble  
Flanger  
Hall 3  
Wet Plate  
Dry Plate  
Room 1  
Room 2  
BrightRoom  
Tremolo  
Tremolo  
Reverb (Room)  
Reverb (Bright Room)  
IFX  
Description  
IFX  
Description  
EQ  
Single FX  
Pan  
LoGain  
HiGain  
HLGain  
MdGain  
Delay  
Low Boost  
Hi Boost  
Auto Pan  
Tremolo  
Trem.  
Hi-Lo Boost  
Mid Boost  
Phaser  
Rotary  
Phaser  
Rotary Speaker  
Amp Simulator  
Compressor  
Stereo Limiter  
Exciter  
AmpSim  
Comp.  
Echo 1  
Echo 2  
Echo 3  
Dly4th  
Dly3/4  
Dly8th  
Short Delay  
Medium Delay  
Limit.  
Long Delay  
Excit.  
Midi BPM Sync (quarters)  
Midi BPM Sync (quarters/triplets)  
Midi BPM Sync (eights)  
Wah  
Wah  
Double FX  
PhaTrm  
AmpTrm  
CmpAmp  
OD-Wah  
WahAmp  
Phaser / Tremolo  
Amp Simulator / Tremolo  
Compressor / Amp Simulator  
Overdrive / Wah  
Wah / Amp Simulator  
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Appendix > Songs  
Songs  
Album: SongBook  
#
Title  
Composer  
#
Title  
Composer  
1
Prelude 1 (The Well-Tempered  
Clavier, Book 1)  
J.S.Bach  
17  
La fille aux cheveux de lin  
C.Debussy  
2
Invention No.1  
J.S.Bach  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
Arabesque No.1  
C.Debussy  
C.Debussy  
C.Debussy  
C.Debussy  
F.Chopin  
3
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring  
Sonata K.545  
J.S.Bach  
Prelude (Suite Bergamasque)  
Golliwog's Cake walk  
Claire de lune (Suite Bergamasque)  
Waltz No.6 Db-major Op.64-1  
Waltz No.7 E-minor Op.64-2  
Nocturne Op.9-2  
4
W.A.Mozart  
W.A.Mozart  
L.v.Beethoven  
L.v.Beethoven  
T.Badarzewska  
F.Burgmuller  
F.Burgmuller  
F.Burgmuller  
F.Mendelssohn  
R.Schumann  
5
Turkish March (Sonata K.331)  
For Elise  
6
7
Piano Sonate Op.13-2  
A Maiden’s Prayer  
F.Chopin  
8
F.Chopin  
9
Arabesque Op.100-2  
La styrienne Op.100-14  
La chevaleresque Op.100-25  
Springs Song Op.62-6  
Traumerei Op.15-7  
Mazurka Op.7-1  
F.Chopin  
10  
11  
12  
13  
Fantasie-Impromptu Op.66  
Etude Op.10-3  
F.Chopin  
F.Chopin  
Etude Op.10-5  
F.Chopin  
Promenade (Tableaux d’une  
exposition)  
M.P.Moussorgsky  
14  
15  
16  
Heidenroslein  
G.Lange  
30  
31  
32  
Gymnopedie No.1  
Je Te Veux  
E.Satie  
E.Satie  
E.Elgar  
Spinning Song  
A.Ellmenreich  
T.Oesten  
Dolly’s Dreaming and Awakening  
Salut d’Amour  
Album: Classics  
#
Title  
Composer  
#
Title  
Composer  
1
2
3
Frohlicher Landmann  
La Violette Op.99-1  
R.Schumann  
R.Streabbog  
J.S.Bach  
12  
13  
14  
Moments Musicaux Op.94-3  
Jagerlied Op.19-3  
F.P.Schubert  
F.Mendelssohn  
R.Schumann  
Menuett G dur BWV.Anh.114  
Von fremden Landern und Menschen  
(Kinderszenen)  
4
Gavotte  
J.S.Bach  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
Etudes de Mecanisme, Op.849-No.1  
Wiener Marsch  
Carl Czerny  
Carl Czerny  
P.I.Tchaikovsky  
W.A.Mozart  
Greig  
5
3 Sonatinen 1 C-dur Op.20-1  
6 Sonatinen 1 C-dur Op.55-1  
Sonatine C-dur Op.36-1  
Piano Sonate Op.49-2-1  
Piano Sonate Op.27-2-1  
Menuett G-dur Op.10  
Andante  
Fr.Kuhlau  
6
Fr.Kuhlau  
The New Doll Op.39-9  
Sonata K331, 1st Mov. Theme  
Anitras Tanz Op.46 No.3  
Blumenlied (“Flower Song”)  
Tango (Espana)  
7
M.Clementi  
L.v.Beethoven  
L.v.Beethoven  
L.v.Beethoven  
J.Haydn  
8
9
G.Lange  
10  
11  
I.Albeniz  
F.Liszt  
Libestraume Nr.3  
Album: Beyer A – Ferdinand Beyer: Preparatory School, Op.101 / La scuola preparatoria, Op.101  
#
Title  
Note  
#
Title  
Note  
1
2
Thema, Var. 1 ~ 12  
Thema, Var. 1 ~ 8  
Part 1: Teacher  
Part 2: Student  
3
53  
Study 3 ~ 53  
Student only  
Album: Beyer B – Ferdinand Beyer: Preparatory School, Op.101 / La scuola preparatoria, Op.101  
#
Title  
Note  
54  
Study 54 ~ 106  
106  
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Album: Burgmüller – F.J.F. Burgmüller: 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op.100 / 25 Studi Facili e Progressivi, Op.100  
#
Title  
Composer  
#
Title  
Composer  
1
La candeur  
F.Burgmüller  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
La Styrienne  
Ballade  
F.Burgmüller  
2
LArabesque  
La pastorale  
La petite reunion  
Innocence  
3
Douce plainte  
La babillarde  
Inquietude  
4
5
6
Progres  
Ave Maria  
7
Le courant limpide  
La gracieuse  
La chasse  
La tarentelle  
Lharmonie des anges  
Barcarolle  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Tendre fleur  
La bergeronnette  
Ladieu  
Le retour  
Lhirondelle  
La chevaleresque  
Consolation  
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Appendix > Error messages  
Error messages  
Write Protect  
Record Mode  
Not Allowed  
While saving a song, you are trying to write over a write-pro-  
tected file. The song has been previously copied from a PC,  
and it had the write-protect attribute turned on while on the  
computer’s disk. Change name to the song before repeating  
the save operation.  
You are trying to access recording on a protected song (i.e., all  
the songs contained in albums different than UserSong). This  
is not possible.  
Song Modified  
Save?  
Out of Memoy  
The song is too long, and the memory has been filled out.  
When the maximum memory capability has been reached, re-  
cording is automatically stopped. Press EXIT to close this mes-  
sage.  
A new or modified song exists in memory, and has not yet  
been saved. Press +/YES to save it, or -NO to cancel and aban-  
don all changes. In this latter case, the song in memory will be  
lost.  
Maximum song length reached  
Sound Modified  
Save?  
A song can’t exceed 999 measures in length. When you reach  
that limit, the recorder is automatically stopped. Please note  
that recording can end earlier, if there is not enough memory  
for all 999 measures to be recorded.  
The current sound or sound combination has been modified.  
Press +/YES to save it, or -NO to cancel and abandon all  
changes.  
Loading Song  
Error  
Perf. Modified  
Save?  
The song could not be loaded, for problems in file integrity,  
excessive file size, or other errors.  
The current performance has been modified. Press +/YES to  
save it, or -NO to cancel and abandon all changes.  
USB Working  
Wait please  
Globals Modified  
Save?  
Disconnecting the C-720 from the computer cannot be done  
yet, since the computer is still working on the files. This may  
happen when you press Enable, and then immediately after  
Disable. Wait a little for the USB operation to complete.  
Global settings have been modified. Press +/YES to save it, or  
-NO to cancel and abandon all changes.  
Save Global  
Failure  
Memory Full  
There was an error during save. Global settings have not been  
saved.  
The internal storage memory (the one preserved when turning  
the instrument off, and seen when connecting the C-720 via  
USB) is full, so you cannot save the song. To free some space,  
songs from the User Song album” on page 54).  
Save Preset  
Failure  
There was an error during save. The sound or sound combina-  
tion has not been saved (a preset is the common technical  
name for sounds and sound combinations).  
Invalid Name  
Your song’s name is still blank (i.e., no characters were insert-  
ed, or all characters were deleted). Assign a name to the song,  
and try saving again.  
Save Midi  
Failure  
There was an error during save. Midi settings have not been  
saved.  
Song Exists  
Execute  
General Reset  
Wait Please  
The song already exists in the internal storage memory. If you  
press +/YES the older version is deleted and replaced by the  
new one. If you press -/NO or EXIT saving is canceled, and the  
older version is preserved.  
You are resetting the internal data.  
General Reset / nn%  
This message shown the percentage of data being reset. Warn-  
ing: Do not turn the instrument off while this message is in the  
display.  
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Appendix > Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Polyphony  
If during use any of the following problems should occur,  
carefully examine the instrument to see if you can find out  
what the problem is, and try resolving it by following the sug-  
gestions below. If the instrument will still not function prop-  
erly refer to your dealer or to an Authorized Korg Service  
Center.  
The C-720 contains sampled sounds, which have been record-  
ed, analyzed and processed from the actual sounds of the orig-  
inal musical instruments. These sounds usually consist of one  
or more different samples reproduced by pressing a key. Each  
sample is played back by a single oscillator. Sounds using just  
one oscillator have a full polyphony of max. 62 voices, while  
sounds using two oscillators have a limited polyphony of max.  
31 notes. Sounds using more oscillators have a more limited  
polyphony. When the number of notes exceeds the limit of the  
sound, some notes will be stopped, so that the new ones can be  
heard.  
Problem  
Possible remedy  
The instrument  
Check that the AC adapter is correctly 10  
will not turn on. connected to the piano and the out-  
let.  
Furthermore, when playing in Layer mode with more than two  
notes, the max. polyphony depends on how many oscillators  
are used in total.  
No sound.  
(1) Make sure that the volume is not  
set on 0. If it is, bring it up to an ade-  
quate level.  
10  
11  
(2) Make sure there is not a jack  
Please refer to the table on page 68 for more information  
about the number of oscillators used by each sound.  
plugged into one of the PHONES con-  
nectors. This would turn the internal  
speakers off. if so, unplug the jack.  
(3) Make sure that the MIDI Local  
function is not set on OFF. If it is, set it  
to ON (or turn the instrument off and  
then on again).  
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Technical specifications > Polyphony  
Technical specifications  
Specifications  
C-720  
Keyboard  
88 key, Graded Hammer Action (RH3)  
Eight velocity curves, plus fixed  
Touch selection  
Key cover  
Wooden, soft-landing sliding key cover  
Transpose, Fine tuning, 10 Temperaments + Quarter Tone  
Piano eXperience stereo sampling  
Tuning  
Sound generation  
Polyphony  
62 notes (max). The use of 2- (or more) oscillator sounds and the Layer mode reduces the maximum number of  
simultaneous notes.  
Modes  
Sounds  
Single, Layer, Split, Performance (30)  
40 types; (7 Acoustic Pianos, Honky-Tonk, Electric Grand, 8 Electric Pianos, 2 Harpsichords, 2 Clavs, 2 Vibra-  
phones, Acoustic Guitar, 3 Jazz Organs, 3 Church Organs, 3 Strings, 3 Choirs, 4 Basses.)  
Effects  
8 Reverb types, 6 Chorus types  
24 Insert types including Tremolo, Delay, Rotary Speaker, Equalizer, etc.  
Brilliance (5 settings)  
Demo  
205 songs — 20 demo songs; 185 classical songs with separate R.H. and L.H. parts  
Tempo, Time Signature, Accent (Standard, Bell), Volume controls, Drum patterns  
Metronome  
Recorder  
2 parts, 45,000 notes per song  
Controls: Record, Play/Pause, Stop, Part 1 On/Off, Part 2 On/Off.  
Functions: Cycle, Erase Track, Quantize, Transpose, Delete Song,  
Rename Song.  
Pedals  
Damper (supports half-pedaling), Soft (supports half-pedaling), Sostenuto  
All freely assignable  
Connections  
Controls  
Audio output (OUTPUT L/MONO, R), Audio input (INPUT L/MONO, R), 2 × Headphones, MIDI (IN, OUT), Pedals,  
USB (supports Ms Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or later)  
Power switch, Master Volume, Performance, Variation, Split, Sound selectors, Scroll, Value (Yes/No), Edit, Exit,  
Reverb, Chorus, Transpose, Brilliance, Demo, Metronome, Tempo, Recorder  
Display  
2 line × 16 character backlit LCD  
Amplification  
Speakers  
Bi-amplfied — 2 × 35 Watt (woofers), 2 × 12 Watt (tweeters)  
2 × 16cm woofers in closed boxes, 2 × dome tweeters  
Power supply  
Consumption  
Dimensions (W x D x H)  
Weight  
120 ~ 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
65 Watt  
55.94" × 18.50" × 35.43" inch (1421 × 470 × 900 mm), including stand; with music stand folded down  
182.98 lbs. (83 kg), including stand  
Color and grain  
Music stand  
Realwood Wenge  
With score holder  
Included accessories  
AC power cable; Song Book, CD-ROM with KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Windows XP and Mac OS X  
Sounds processed with INFINITY™.  
Korg reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.  
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MIDI Implementation Chart > Polyphony  
KORG C-720  
Version 1.0 - Jul. 16, 2006  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Function  
Transmitted  
Recognized  
Remarks  
Basic Channel  
Default  
Changed  
Default  
Messages  
Altered  
1–16  
1–16  
1–16  
1–16  
3
Memorized  
Mode  
X
X
****************  
0–127  
Note  
Number:  
0–127  
0–127  
0 – 120 in the case of piano sounds  
True Voice  
Note On  
****************  
Velocity  
O
X
9n, V=1–127  
V=64  
O
X
9n, V=1–127  
Note Off  
Aftertouch  
Poly (Key)  
Mono (Channel)  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Recorded though the Global channel  
*1  
*1  
Pitch Bend  
*1  
Control  
Change  
0, 32  
Bank Select (MSB, LSB)  
Modulations  
*2  
1, 2  
*1, 2  
*1, 2  
*2  
6
Data Entry MSB  
38  
Data Entry LSB  
7
Volume  
*2  
11  
Expression  
*1, 2  
*2  
10, 91, 93  
64, 66, 67  
65, 5  
Panpot, Reverb Send, Chorus Send  
Damper, Sostenuto, Soft  
Portamento On/Off, Portamento Time  
Resonance, EG time (Release, Attack)  
Brightness  
*2  
*1, 2  
*1, 2, 3  
*2, 3  
*1, 2, 3  
*1, 2  
*1, 2, 4  
*2  
71, 72, 73  
74  
75, 76, 77, 78  
98, 99  
100, 101  
120, 121  
Decay Time, Vibrato Rate, Depth, Delay  
NRPN (LSB, MSB)  
RPN (LSB, MSB)  
All sounds off, Reset all controllers  
Program  
Change  
O
Transmitted/recognized numbers:  
0-7, 11, 16, 17, 19, 20, 24, 32, 33, 35, 48-50, 52-54  
*2  
True #  
****************  
0–127  
System Exclusive  
O
X
X
X
O
O
X
X
O
X
O
*5  
System  
Common  
Song Position  
Song Select  
Tune  
X
X
X
System  
Real Time  
Clock  
O
Commands  
Local On/Off  
All Notes Off  
Active Sense  
Reset  
O
Aux  
Messages  
O
O (123–127)  
O
X
Notes  
*1: Only recorder data are transmitted.  
*2: Sent and received when MIDI Filter is set to Off in Global mode.  
*3: Received, but not recorded by the onboard Recorder.  
*4: LSB, MSB = 01,00: Fine Tune.  
*5: Includes Inquiry and GM Mode On.  
Mode 1:OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 3:OMNI OFF, POLY  
Mode 2:OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 4:OMNI OFF, MONO  
O: Yes  
X: No  
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Italy  
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