Musicians Guide

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Kurzweil/Young Chang stage piano SP2 instrument. With its 32 megabytesofhighqualityKurzweilROMsoundsandanarrayofMIDIcontrolfeatures,your SP2isanidealsuitforbothstageandstudiowork.TheUSBportontherearpanelenablesthe immediateuseofyourSP2asaMIDIcontrollerinstudios. Also, the logical and friendly user interface really shines whenever youre at a gig or in the recordingstudio.
This chapter will help you.
overviewthemainfeaturesoftheSP2 checkthecomponentsoftheSP2package Please,refertothefollowinglistforinformationyouneed. Mainfeatures... 11 Options... 12 DoIHaveEverything?.. 13 Howtousethismanual.. 13
For people who do not want to read manuals
Werecommendthatyoureadatleastchapter1&2,justtogetcomfortablewithyourSP2more quickly. Even if youre an experienced keyboard player, your will learn about the advanced features of the SP2 and most likely, discover some new ideas. Also, the information about upgradesandservicewillbeveryvaluableforyou.

Main Features

The Sound
TheSP2offers64voicesofpolyphonyandfeaturesbalancedleftandrightanalogaudiooutputs. There are 64 factory programs and 60 preset rhythm patterns. The programs includes stereo triplestrikeGrandPiano,Wurlitzerelectricpiano,stereostrings,brasses,guitars,basses,drums andpercussionsounds,aswellastheworldrenownedAcappellagroupTake6vocalsamples. The rhythm patterns include various styles of drum grooves such as ballad, pop, r&b, dance, rock, funk, country, latin, jazz, and world. Setup mode makes the SP2 an amazingly flexible MIDI controller as well as a powerful live instrument. In this mode, you can divide the SP2s keyboard into four different zones, each of which can cover part or all of the keyboard. Each zone can use a different MIDI channel, play a different program and have its own controller assignments. Also, you can program the SP2 to start rhythm patterns automatically. The SP2 comeswith16factorysetupsanduserprogrammedsetupscanbestoredinthequickaccess(Q. Access)bankforinstantuse.
Chapter 1 SP2 Introduction

Keyboard and Controllers

TheSP2hasafullyweighted88keypianoaction.Thearrayofphysicalcontrollersincludepitch wheel, modulation wheel and 4 knobs on the front panel as well as jacks for continuous and switchpedalontherearpanel.Becauseallofthemarefullyprogrammable,theSP2canbenot onlyaperformancekeyboard,butalsoaMIDIcontrollerinastudio.YoucanusetheSP2asa soundmodulereceivingMIDIdatafromacomputerbasedsequencerorexternalMIDIdevice, too.

Effects

To perfect the ROM sounds, the SP2 provides over 64 multiple effects and 64 reverbs. These effects can be applied to both setups and programs and the wet/dry mix can be controlled in realtimeveryeasily.Youcanalsoprogramtheinternalmultieffectandreverbsforevenmore controlinperformanceandrecording.

Options

Your SP2 can use various optional devices. Ask your Kurzweil dealer about the following options.
The SP2 has two jacks for optional pedals on the rear panel. One is for a switch pedal ( for functionslikesustainorprogramchange)andtheotherisforacontinuouscontrolpedal(for functionslikevolume/expressioncontrol). ThecompatiblepedalsfromKurzweilare; FS1/Standardboxshapedswitchpedal KP1/Singlepianostyleswitchpedal CC1/Continuouspedal
Kurzweil KP-1 Kurzweil CC-1

Do I Have Everything?

YourSP2cartonshouldincludeallofthefollowingcomponents. TheSP2StagePiano ACadapter(9VAC,2.0A) SingleSwitchPedal Thismanual WarrantyCard Fouradhesivebackedrubberfeet Besuretokeeptheboxandpackingmaterialsduringthewarrantyperiods,incaseyouneedto shiptheunitforanyreason.

How To Use This Book

This manual will greatly help you learn and use the various features of the SP2. If you know electronic instruments and MIDI already, you might want to start from Chapter 2, Getting Startedonpage21. IfyouneedmorehelponusingtheSP2smanyfeatures,youshouldread all of Chapter 3 and 4. Chapters 5 and 6 give more information on global functions and descriptionofsometypicalapplications.Theremainingchaptersprovidetroubleshootingand reference materials that can be referred to when needed. Chapter 8 provides a few easyto follow tutorials which will help you understand your instrument more quickly. Finally, dont underestimate the index. When you need quick access to certain topics, the index will be the next best thing to a search engine! For any latebreaking information on the SP2 and other Kurzweilproducts,visitourwebsite. http://www.ycpiano.co.kr/ http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/ Aboveall,enjoy,andmakegreatmusicwithyourSP2

Getting Started

This chapter will help you hook up the SP2 to your sound and MIDI system. Also, you will learnhowtoplaythedemonstrationsongs.Tofindspecificinformation,refertothefollowing list. Setup... 21 BasicConnections.. 22 PoweringUP..213 PlayingtheDemoSongs..214 SoftwareUpgrades... 215 Troubleshooting.. 215

Attaching rubber feet

Afteryouunpackthecartonandmakesurethatallofthecomponentsareinthebox,attachthe fourstickonrubberfeettothebottom.<Figure21>showsthebestplacestoattachthefeet. Caution!:Theappliedrubberfeetcouldinterferewithsomekeyboardstandssupports,so checkhowtheSP2fitsonyourstandbeforeattachingtherubberfeet.

<Figure215StopandExitingDemomode>

Software Upgrades

BeausetheSP2containsflashROM,thesystemsoftwarecanbeupgradedviaMIDI.Youcanget software upgrades for your SP2 from authorized Kurzweil dealers or our home page (http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/). For software installation instructions, refer to Chapter6,SoftwareUpgrades.

Troubleshooting

NoTextinDisplay IfnomessagesaredisplayedwhenyouturnonthepoweronyourSP2andnoLEDslight,check the power adapter connections at the AC outlet and the SP2 Adapter In jack. For more informationabouttroubleshooting,seeChapter9,troubleshooting.

Performance Features

In this chapter, you will learn how to get the most out of your SP2s internal voices. The overview introduces a few basic concepts and the important features of your instrument. The SP2hastwodifferenttypeofinternalvoices:ProgramsandSetups.Usethefollowinglisttofind specificinformationmorequickly. Overview..31 FrontPanel,RearPanel..32 Programs... 35 Setups...36 RhythmPatternsandMetronome..37 UsingQuickAccessBank.. 310. TransposeFunction...311 MultiFunctionKnob..312.

Overview

TheSP2providesawidevarietyoffeatures.Forlogicalandfriendlyoperation,thefrontpanel isdividedintothreedifferentregions. ThePerformance/Effectregionprovidesrealtimecontrollersformodifyingyoursoundas you play. You can control the volume level of each zone, MIDI control messages, effect wet/drylevelandthetempoofrhythmpatternswith4assignableKnobs. In the Sound Select / Data Entry region, you make selection of desired instrumental category,sounds,rhythmpatternsandmetronomesounds.Also,thebuttonsinthisregion letyouenternumericvaluesforGlobalparameterorMIDIcontrolnumbers. In the Edit region, you can modify the timbre of existing sounds to your taste and store themintoQuickAccessbankforeasyusage.
Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features

Performance / Effect

<Figure31>

MIDIcontrollermode

KnobsADcontrolMIDIcontrolchangedependingonthecurrentprogram.

ZoneVolumemode

KnobsADcontrolvolumelevelofeachlayer.

EffectWet/Drymode

KnobsADcontrolthewet/drymixofFXblocks.
KnobMode/TapTempoButton KnobMode/TapTempobuttonisusedforselectingKnobModeorsettingthetempoofthe internalmetronome/rhythmpatternsinrealtimebytappingit.

Global

TheGlobalmenuprovidesseveralparametersthatyoucancontroltheSP2with.IntheGlobal menu,youcanmakechangesthataffecttheentireSP2,forexample,Localon/off,DrumMap, DrumChannel,Tuning,SysEXdump,MIDIscope,Reset,andmore.

Effect (Effect, Reverb)

TheSP2providesmorethan50typesofeffectsincludingreverb,delay,chorus,flanger,phaser, tremolo, panner, distortion, compressor, rotary speaker simulator, sound enhancer, waveform shaper, and more. There are 30 of preset reverb. For more detailed information, please read page71

Front Panel

SplitPoint
<Figure32FrontPanel>

Master Volume Slider

TheMasterVolumeSliderislocatedontheleftmostsideofthefrontpanel.Theslideradjusts the overall volume of the SP2s audio outputs. We recommend that you set this slider all the waydownbeforeyouturnonyourSP2.

Performance / Effect 1-1

Inthisregion,youcancontrolthevolumelevelofeachlayer,effectwet/drymixorsendMIDI controlmessagewiththefourknobsAD.Seepage31formoreinformation.

Performance / Effect 1-2

Inthisregion,youcanselecteffectpresets.Also,youcanusetheautolayerandsplitfeature. The Global button provides several system parameters that affect the entire system and initializingfunction.Seepage44formoreinformation.

Display

Basically, the display tells you whats going on, whether youre playing or editing. The information varies depending on which mode the SP2 is in. There are two buttons labeled [+/Yes]and[/No]belowthedisplay.Thesebuttonshavemultiplefunctions.Forexample,when playing rhythm patterns, pressing [+/Yes] button means Play and pressing [/No] button meansStop.Or,pressingtwobuttonsatthesametimewillresetanyparameterchangemade toTranspositionorTuningtothedefaultsetting.
Sound Select / Data Entry Region
TheSP2ssoundsandeffectsareorganizedbytypeinto8categories.Thebuttonsinthisregion areusedasSoundSelectbuttons.Theupper8buttonsareusedtoselectthedesiredcategoryof instruments,rhythmpatternoreffects.Thelower8buttonsareusedtomakeselectionswithin thecurrentcategory.ThesebuttonsalsoareusedtoselectmenusinGlobalmode.Dependingon which mode the SP2 is in, these buttons can be used to enter numeric values for parameters. [Enter] and [Cancel] buttons are used for storing setups. Pressing [Dump] and [Reset] button willstartDemomode.Seepage214discussformoreinformation.
Inthisregion,youcanchangethetimbreoftheinternalsoundsandsavethemodifiedsounds easily.Seepage42formoreinformation.

Rear Panel

<Figure33RearPanel>

MIDI Ports

Use the MIDI Out and MIDI Thru ports to connect to an external sound module such as KurzweilK2600RorPC2R.UsetheMIDIInportwhenyouareusingtheSP2asasoundmodule forasequencerapplicationoranotherMIDIcontroller.SeeConnectingMIDIonpage24for moreinformation.

USB Port

UsetheUSBporttoconnecttoacomputer.WhentheSP2isconnectedtoacomputerviaUSB cable, it can transmit and receive MIDI data without using MIDI In and Out ports. See ConnectingtoaComputerviaUSBonpage27formoreinformation. TheUSBportoftheSP2carriesonlyMIDIdata,notaudiodata. (UniversalSerialBus)isaserialbusstandardtointerfacedevices.

<Figure39 ChangingTempo>

Using [Tap Tempo] Button

Asyoutapakeyfourtimesalongwiththebeatwhilepushingthe[KnobMode]button,theSP2 willdeterminethetempoautomatically.Duringperformance,tappingthe[TapTempo]button twotimeswilldothesamething. While patterns are playing, you can still play the keyboard and change programs using [Program/Setup] button. If you want to stop patterns playing during performance, enterRhythmSelectionModeagainbypressing[Rhythm/Metronome]buttonandpress[No] buttontostopit.

Metronome Feature

To activate Metronome feature, press [Rhythm/Metronome] button and select world drum pattern category. And then, press [0], [+/], [Cancel] and [Enter] button in order. The SP2 supports4typesoftimesignatureincluding2/4,3/4,4/4and6/8.Afteryoumakeselection,the displaywilllooklike<Figure311>.UseKnobDtocontrolthetempoasyoudowiththedrum patterns.

<Figure310>

MetronomeOn/Off Likerhythmpatterns,[Play]buttonwillstartthemetronomeand[Stop]buttonwillstopit. Whilethemetronomeisrunning,youcanstillplaythekeyboardandchangeprogramsusing [Program/Setup] button. If you want to stop the metronome during performance, enter Rhythm Selection mode again by pressing [Rhythm/Metronome] button and press [No] buttontostopit.

Using Quick Access Bank

The SP2 has16 empty slotsfor storingfrequentlyused sounds, or user created programsand setups. We call them Quick Access bank. You can quickly save sounds to those slots within QuickAccessbankandlater,selectanyofthestoredprogramsorsetupswithasinglepressofa button.Thisisaveryconvenientfeature,especiallyforaliveshow.

<Figure311>

Editing Quick Access Bank
IfyouneedinstantaccesstospecificSP2soundsfrequently,thatswhatQuickAccessbankisfor. Eachofthe16slotscorrespondstothe16buttonsintheSoundSelect/DataEntrysectiononthe SP2sfrontpanel. Makeoneofyourfavoriteprogramsorsetupsthecurrentsoundandpress[Store]button.The sound will be stored in one of the empty slots and the SP2 will enter Quick Access mode.
Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features Pressingthe[+/Yes]buttoncompletesthesavingprocedure.Aftersavingcompletes,thedisplay showstheslotnumberyoujuststoredyoursoundinlike<Figure312>

<Figure312>

Using Quick Access Bank

QuickAccessmodeisveryusefulinlivesituations.Ifyourdutyinabandistomakeavariety of sounds, not just piano, arrange thesounds intoyourSP2s Quick Accessbankin the order. Especially for situations when a few bands may share a single keyboard instrument such as churchgigsorpracticingrooms,havingyourownQuickAccessbankwillbereallyhandy.You willneverneedtospendanytimetosearchsounds.

Transpose

<Figure313>
TheSP2offersaquickandeasytransposefeature.Whileholdingdown[Transpose]button,use [+/Yes],[/No]buttonbelowthedisplaytosubtractoraddsemitones.TheSP2canbetransposed uptotwooctavesinbothdirections. Pressing[+/Yes]and[/No]buttonatthesametimewillresetthetransposition.

<Figure314>

Chapter 3 SP2 Performance Features Also, while holding down [Transpose] button, you can select a desired key signature by pushing a corresponding key from C to B. In this case, the display looks like < Figure 315 > accordingtotheselectedkeysignature.
<Figure315Transposewithkeys>
Using Multi Function Knobs
TheSP2has4multifunctionknobslabeledA,B,C,DinthePerformance/EditRegion.Byusing [KnobMode]button,variousfunctionscanbeassignedtoeachknob,whichincludeMIDIdata, zonevolume,effectwet/drymix,andtempocontrol.ThefunctionsofKnobsADdependon Knob mode. Each time you press [Knob Mode] button, Knob mode will be selected alternatelyandthecorrespondingLEDwilllight. MIDIControllerFunction The SP2 can transmit four different kinds of MIDI message with 4 knobs. Those knobs are programmableandanyMIDIcontrolchangenumber,from0to127,canbeassignedtothem. This feature is very powerful when controlling external MIDI devices, or when using with a computerbasedsequencer,especiallycontrollingvirtualinstrumentsinrealtime. Thedefaultsettingsforknobsaredescribedin<Figure316>

<Figure316>

TheSP2sharesthesameMIDICCassignmentwithotherKurzweilinstruments.Forexample, the destinations of knobs A and B are MIDI CC 6 and 13 which PCseries instruments also assignedtoslider/knobAandB.Inaddition,MIDICC6,22,and23areassignedtosliderB,C and D of the Kseries instrument. This makes the SP2 a good controller keyboard for other Kurzweilrackmodules,suchasPC2R,K2000R,K2500R,andK2600R. If you want to change the default setting, see Assigning Knobs on page 412 in Chapter 4 ProgrammingYourSP2. ZoneVolume You can control the volume levels of main, layer, and split sounds and rhythm patterns with 4 knobs. It is very useful for live performance, especially when playing with the internal rhythm patterns.

<Figure317>

EffectWet/DryMix&TempoControl Youcanuse4knobstocontrolEffectWet/Drymixlevelandthetempoofrhythmpatternsand theSP2smetronome.FormoreinformationaboutEffects,seeChapter7.

<Figure53>

Thisparameterdetermineshowsensitivelythekeyboardresponsestoyourplaying.Bydefault, a value of Linear is the standard, unaltered level of keyboard sensitivity. Values of Light1 Light3areforplayerswhopreferalighttouch.Youcanplaymorelightlyandstillgetthesame attackvelocityvalueswiththesesettings.Thesensitivitylevelincreasesasthenumericnumber suggests. ValuesofHard1Hard3areforplayerswhohaveaheaviertouch.Youshouldplayharderto get the same attackvelocity values. Also, the numeric number suggests the sensitivity level. LinearislesssensitivethanLight1andmoresensitivethanHard1. With [+/Yes] and [/No] button, you can select one of those seven types of sensitivity level of yourSP2skeyboardlike<Figure54>.
<Figure54SelectingVelocitySensitivity>

Drum Map

This parameter determines the layoutof percussion timbres in drum programs ( Unlike other programs,drumsorpercussionprogramsshouldconsistvariouspercussioninstrumentswithin asinglepatch).YoucanselecteitherGeneralMIDIstylelayout(GM)orKurzweilstylelayout (KRZ)with[+/Yes]and[/No]buttonlike<Figure55>.ThedefaultsettingisKRZ.

<Figure55>

Entry Values
You can assign initial values for controllers if necessary. For example, when changing setups betweensongsatagig,youwanttospecifyinitialsettingsforanycontrollersuchaseffectwet/ dry level or volume setting for each setup. You can activate this feature by setting the Entry Value parameter to ON. ( See < Figure 56 >. ) The default state is OFF. There are a few importantpointsyouneedtounderstandaboutEntryValues.

< Figure 5-6 >

Crossing the Entry Value
SupposethatKnobAhappenstobeallthewaytotheleftwhenyouselectanewsetupandthe entryvalueassignedtoKnobAis95.Youdontwantittosuddenlyjumptothecurrentvalue. Sincetheknobisallthewaydown(sendingaMIDIControllermessagewithavalueof0),it wouldjumptoavaluecloseto0.IfKnobAcontrolseffectwet/drymixlevel,themomentyou movetheknob,theeffectwouldsuddenlydisappear. ThisisverycommonproblemwithgenericMIDIcontrollers.Toavoidthisproblem,theSP2is designed so that once you set an entry value for a physical controller, it wont become active untilyoupassthepointoftheentryvalue.So,inthepreviousexample,asyoumoveKnobAup, nothing happens until you reach 95. At that point, the sliders begins to send MIDI controller message.

<Figure64TheOKmessage>
12. Turnpoweroffthenon. 13. Now,thesoftwareupgradeiscompletedsuccessfullyandyourSP2willstartwiththe newoperatingsystemand/orfeatures.Please,refertotheReadMeFileincludedin thesoftwareupgrades.

Miscellaneous Menus

As described above, when the display shows uOS, you can select more menu options includingdiagnosticwith[Up]and[Down]buttons.

Why Use Effects?

YoucanenhancetheSP2ssoundevenmorewiththeinternaleffects.Withreverbs,youcanadd depthandrealitytotheSP2ssound.Also,youcanenjoyavarietyofmodulationeffectswhich candramaticallychangethetimbreofinternalsounds.Byaddingeffectssuchasreverbordelay, youcanmakeyourSP2soundlikeagrandpianoinaconcerthall.Exploringthesonicpotential ofyourSP2willbefunandmostofall,youraudiencewillbeimpressedwiththefullandrich soundofyourinstrument.Forquickreference,usethefollowinglist. Description.. 71 ControllingEffect..71 RoutingEffect.. 72 SelectingEffect.. 72 Wet/DryMix...73 BypassingEffect... 73

Description

The SP2s digital multieffects consist two independent effect blocks called Effect and Reverb. You candetermine whicheffect block each programor setupgoes thorough. We call it Signal Routing. The SP2 has 64 effect presets. All of them are available for Effect block. For Reverb block, 30 reverbsareavailable ( these reverbs arealsoavailablefor Effectblock). Thus, most programs areroutedtoEffectblockbydefault.
<Figure71Effect,Reverbblockbutton>

Controlling Effect

Basically, most programs and setups have at least one assigned effect. The LEDs in the Effect andtheReverbblockbuttonscomeonandgooffaccordingtothesettingsforeachprogramor setup. Activating one of those blocks will turn on the LED in the corresponding button. Of course,youcanactivatebothblocksifneeded.Inthiscase,bothLEDsareturnedon.Youcan assignknobstocontrolthewet/drymixofeachblockinthePerformance/Editregion.

Chapter 7 Effect

<Figure72EffectWet/Dry>
MIDI Controller 93 and MIDI Controller 91 are assigned to control the wet/dry mix of Effect andReverbblock.Thevalueof0meanscompletelydrysignalwithnoeffectprocessingatall. Thevalueof127istheoppositeprocessedsignalonly. MIDI91/REVERB MIDI93/EFFECT

Creating New Sounds with Layering
Wearegoingtostartwithanexistingelectronicpianosoundandlayeritwithvibestocreatea newelectricpianosoundsuitableforballadtunes. 1. InProgrammode,selectn13(DigitalE.Piano)

<Figure81>

Chapter 8 Tutorial 2. Press[Layer]buttonlocatedontheleftsideofthedisplay.ThiswillchangetheLEDon the[Program]buttonfromredtoamberandL26willappearonthedisplay.Thecolor changeofLEDmeansthattheSP2isinEditingmodeandL26indicatesthatprogram number26is(L)ayered.

<Figure82>

3. Press[Drum/Perc]buttoninthecategoryregionandpress[Enter]button.TheL26on thedisplaywillchangetoL64(Vibes).

<Figure83>

<Figure84>
Chapter 8 Tutorial 4. SelectZoneVolumemodewith[KnobMode]button.Useknob12toadjustthevolume levelofeachsound.SetMainvolumelevelto110andLayervolumelevelto100.

<Figure85>

Press[Store]buttonintheEditregionandpress[Yes]buttonbelowthedisplay.TheSP2 will ask you once more to be sure. One more press of [Yes] button will complete the savingprocedureandthedisplaywillshowq01indicatingtheslotnumberyoujust stored your program in. You can select one of the stored programs with [Q.Access] buttonatanytime.

<Figure86>

Chapter 8 Tutorial

Splitting in Program mode
When you need two sounds on different parts of the keyboard, splitting comes in handy. For example, if you want to play a flute melody part with your right hand while playing a piano accompanimentpartwithyourlefthand.Layeringisplayingtwosoundsonthesamepartofthe keyboardandsplittingisplayingtwosoundsondifferentpartsofthekeyboard.
Creating New Sounds with Layering and Splitting
We are going to create a sound which combines guitar sound in the upper register and bass soundinthelowerregisterofthekeyboard. 1. InProgrammode,selectn50(ChorusGuitar)

<Figure87>

2. Press[Layer]buttonlocatedontheleftsideofthedisplay.ThiswillchangetheLEDon [Program] button from red to amber and L50 will appear on the display. The color changeofLEDmeansthattheSP2isinEditingmodeandL26indicatesthatprogram number50is(L)ayered.

<Figure88>

If nothing at all happens when you turn on the power, check these items:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Powermodulenotpluggedsecurelyinwalloutlet. CordfrompowermodulenotfullypluggedintotheSP2. Inputvoltageratingofpowermoduledoesnotmatchyourpowersystem. Incorrectordefectivepowermodule. Deadwalloutlet,powerstrip,orextensioncord.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting/FAQ
If all of the above are checked okay, yet you still dont see normal operation, check these items:
1. 2. Inputvoltageratingofpowermoduledoesnotmatchyourpowersystem. Incorrect of defective power module. For information about the power module specifications, see page A1. Voltage or current rating less than specified will cause unusualorintermittentoperation. Powersystemvoltageabnormallylow.Tryadifferent,unusedoutlet. Intermittentoperationcanbecausedbyareplacementpowermodulewiththewrong sizeplug.Thecorrectplugfitssnuglyintothejack,anddoesntwobble.

Audio Problems

Before diagnosing audio problems, make the SP2 play the demo songs. If there is no sound from your SP2, check the following:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Setthemastervolumesliderallthewaydown.Graduallymovethesliderupwards. CheckthepositionoftheMIDIcontrollerfootpedalifconnected. Volumecontrolonaudiosystemormixerturneddown. Signalsourceselectiononaudiosystemormixerisincorrect. Audiocablesnotsecurelypluggedinatbothends. Incorrecttypeofaudiocable.
If you can hear sound but is is too low, look into these possibilities.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Audiocablesnotsecurelypluggedinatbothends. Lowvoltageoutputfrompowermodule.CheckPowerProblemsabove. AreceivedMIDIvolumeorExpressionmessagehasspecifiedalowvolume. CheckthepositionoftheMIDIcontrollerfootpedalifconnected. Inputtoaudiosystemissetforlowimpedanceinsteadofhighimpedance. Inputtrimtoaudiosystemormixerissettoolow.

MIDI Problems

If you connected your SP2 to a computer running sequencer application, and are experiencing problems, check these:
1. 2. 3. 4. MIDIcablesnotsecurelypluggedinatbothends. WrongMIDIconnections.TosendMIDI,plugintotheSP2sMIDIOutconnectorand theexternaldevicesMIDIInconnector. DefectiveMIDIcable. CheckiftheGlobalparameterLocalison.SettingthisparametertoONmakesthe SP2 send MIDI information only to itself. The Local parameter must be set to OFF when you work with an external sequencer. For standalone use, set Local to ON; otherwiseyouwonthearanysoundsfromyourSP2.
If you are trying to control the SP2 from an external MIDI device such as a drum machine, and the SP2 does not respond to incoming MIDI information properly, check following items:
1. 2. 3. SetexternaldevicetotransmitMIDIinformationonChannel1. MIDIcablesnotsecurelypluggedinatbothends. WrongMIDIconnections.ToreceiveMIDI,plugintotheSP2sMIDIInconnectorand theexternaldevicesMIDIOutconnector.

Prerecorded General MIDI ( or GS, or XG ) sequences may not play correctly through the SP2 when played from a sequencer application because the SP2 is NOT a GM ( General MIDI ) compatible sound module. The differences between the SP2 and a typical General MIDI module are like following:
1. 2. 3. Mostofthesoundprogramnumbersaredifferent. Effectssettingmessagesaredifferent. TheSP2sdrumchannelisnotfixedtoMIDIChannel10.

Switch Pedal Problems

If you are having problems with switch pedal, check these:
1. BesurethepedalispluggedintothecorrectjackwhichhasprintedlabelSWpedal above it. Be cautious. Plugging into the wrong jack might cause damage to your instrument. If Sostenuto is stuck, be sure the pedal is plugged in before switching on the power. Turnpoweroffthenonifnecessary. Ifthepedalisactingbackward(activewhenupinsteadofdown),turnpoweroffthen on.Besurethepedalispluggedinbeforeturningpoweronanddontusethepedal untilaftertheunithascompleteditspowerupsequence.

Control Pedal Problems

If you are having problems making a control pedal work properly, check these:
1. 2. 3. 4. BesurethepedalispluggedintothecorrectjackwhichhasprintedlabelCCpedal aboveit. DoNOTuseMONOVolumePedal!Thiswillcausesystemmalfunctioningordamage toyourinstrument. If the pedal works backward, operates very abruptly, or not at all, its most likely a wiringproblem.Seebelowformoreinformation. Whenusingadaptercablestoadaptapedalwithtwomonocables,makesurethatthe Yadapterisastereosplittertype.

Kurzweil Service Centers

TolocatethenearestKurzweilServiceCenterforfurtherassistance,pleasevisitthefollowinglink.
http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/

Appendix A

Specifications
Specificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice

Physical Specification

SP2 Dimension(mm) Weight 1247(L) X 337.5(W) X 126(H) 13 kg SP2X 1412(L) X 337.5(W) X 126(H) 22 kg

Electrical Specification

Voltage and Frequency Ranges
120VAC AdapterModelPM0023A Safevoltagerange Safefrequencyrange 100125VoltsRMS 5865Hz 230VAC AdapterModelPM0024A 200230VoltsRMS 4865Hz

Power Consumption

VoltageLevel 120VAC 230VAC PowerConsumption 0.35Amps 0.13Amps
Environmental Specifications
Minimum TemperatureRangefor operation TemperatureRangefor storage HumidityRange foroperation HumidityRange forstorage 40F 13F 5% 5% 5C 25C Maximum 104F 185F 40C 85C
95%(noncondensing) 95%(noncondensing)
Appendix A SP2 Specifications
Audio Specifications Line-Level Left and Right Analog Audio Outputs
Balanced outputs using two 1/4-inch stereo ( tip-ring-sleeve ) phone plugs and shielded twisted pair cable or unbalanced using two 1/4-inch mono (tipring) phone plugs and coaxial cable. 400 ohm, Balanced, nominal 200 ohm, Unbalanced, nominal 20.8 dBu (8.5 Volts RMS) Balanced, high-impedance load 14.7 dBu (4.2 Volts RMS) Unbalanced, high-impedance load 20Hz20kHz +/ 0.6 dB Less than -115 dBA, balanced, relative to full-scale signal Greater than 112 dBA, balanced, using -60 dBFS signal 96 dB

29 Kupiter

24 Harpsichord
Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Notch Freq Layer Enable Amp Depth MIDI 24 Decay Depth Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel

30 Orch Pad

Lowpas Freq Layer Enable Attack rate MIDI 24 MIDI 1

31 U Say Tomita

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Timbre MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Tremolo Depth Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel

37 Indy lead

Lowpas Freq MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth

32 Spider's Web

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Timbre Timbre MIDI 23 MIDI 24 MIDI 1 Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel

38 Alazawi

33 Williams Brass

39 Hybrid Pan

Layer xfade MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth

34 Synth Brass

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Lowpas Freq MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel

40 Old lead

Timbre MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth

35 Brass Section

41 Scatman
MIDI 6 MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth

36 saxes X trumpets

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Layer Swtich MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel

42 Bright Voices

Timbre Attack MIDI 23 MIDI 24 MIDI 1

43 Doo >< Daa

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Timbre xFade MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel

49 Acoustic Guitar

Timbre Timbre MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Tremolo

44 The Croons

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Timbre MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel

50 Chorus Elec Gtr

Notch Freq MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Tremolo

45 Eurythm

51 Lead Rock Gtr
Dist Depth Layer Swtich MIDI 23 MIDI 24 MIDI 1

46 FLG Strings

52 Jazzy Frets
Attack MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth

47 Solar Lead

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Lowpas Freq Renonace MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Vibrato Depth

53 Round and Wound

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Lowpas Freq AMP ENV CTL MIDI 23 Layer Swtich Vibrato Depth

48 Attack Stack

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Timbre MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Pitch Shift

54 Two Finger Bass

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Lowpas Freq MIDI 13 MIDI 23 Layer Swtich Vibrato Depth

55 Slap Bass

Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D FootSW 1 Mwheel MIDI 6 MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Layer Swtich Vibrato Depth Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel

60 Electro kit

Lowpas Freq Pitch Shift MIDI 23 MIDI 24 MIDI 1
61 Virtuoso Perc 56 Upright Bass
Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Timbre MIDI 13 MIDI 23 Layer Swtich MIDI 1 Knob A Knob B Knob C Knob D Mwheel Pitch Shift MIDI 13 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 AmpEnv CTL