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Editing sounds and performances > Selecting a scale
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Here are the effects that can be assigned to the pedals in
Sound edit mode:
Sound edit mode:
3.
Press the EXIT button to return to the Main page and save
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on
page 38), or the SCROLL
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on
page 38), or the SCROLL
button to go to the next edit
page (see below).
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.
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.
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).
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).
1.
Press SCROLL
to go to the SubScale Type edit page:
2.
Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select one of the avail-
able scales, chosen among the following ones:
able scales, chosen among the following ones:
3.
Press SCROLL
to go to the SubScale Switch edit page,
with the M (Main) parameter selected:
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.
off for the Main sound. If it is off, the sound will continue
playing using the equal temperament.
5.
Press SCROLL
to select the L (Layer/Left) parameter:
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.
off or the Layer/Left sound. If it is off, the sound will con-
tinue playing using the equal temperament.
7.
Press the EXIT button to return to the Main page and save
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on
page 38), or the SCROLL
the changes (see “Exit from the Sound edit mode” on
page 38), or the SCROLL
button to go to the next edit
page (see below).
Setting
Function
Off
The pedal does not affect the sound
Damper
Damper pedal
Sost. (Sostenuto)
Sostenuto pedal
Soft
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).
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).
mechanical organs. Try it on the Percussion
Organ 1 & 2 sounds (left pedal).
Scale
Meaning
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.
equal temperament. This temperament spaces
all semitones at equal distances, and allows
identical scales to be played in any key.
Pure Major
Major chords in the selected key are perfectly
tuned.
tuned.
Pure Minor
Minor chords in the selected key are perfected
tuned.
tuned.
Arabic
An arabic scale, with the E and B notes tuned a
quarter tone lower.
quarter tone lower.
Pythagorean
Pythagorean scale, based on the music theo-
ries of the great Greek philosopher and mate-
matician. It is most suitable for melodies.
ries of the great Greek philosopher and mate-
matician. It is most suitable for melodies.
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.
Andreas Werckmeister, the German organist
and music theoretician. This scale was created
in the later Baroque period to allow relatively
free transposition.
SubScale Type 14
Kirnberger
Kirnberger
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.
Johann Phillip Kirnberger in the early 18th
century, and is used mainly for tuning harpsi-
chords.
Slendro
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.
divided in 5 notes (C, D, F, G, A). The remaining
notes are tuned as in the Equal tuning.
Pelog
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.
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.
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.
Scale
Meaning
SubScale Sw. 15
M:On L:Off
M:On L:Off
SubScale Sw. 15
M:On
L:Off
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