Korg SP-500 User Manual
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Changing the octave
1
Press the [FUNCTION] switch
2
Change the desired “Octave”
setting
setting
Press the “▲” or “▼” of the “Octave” cell
to change the setting.
The range is –2, –1, 0, +1, +2 octaves.
Upp1:
to change the setting.
The range is –2, –1, 0, +1, +2 octaves.
Upp1:
The first sound when [LAYER] or
[SPLIT] are on, or the keyboard when
[LAYER] or [SPLIT] are off
Upp2:
[LAYER] or [SPLIT] are off
Upp2:
The sound layered on Upp1 when
[LAYER] is on
Low:
Low:
The sound to the left of the split
point when [SPLIT] is on
When the power is turned off, Upp1 will be
set to “0,” Upp2 to “–1,” and Low to “+1.”
set to “0,” Upp2 to “–1,” and Low to “+1.”
To return to the previous display
If you press the [EXIT] switch or the
[FUNCTION] switch, the [FUNCTION]
switch indicator will go dark, and you
will return to the previous LCD screen.
[FUNCTION] switch, the [FUNCTION]
switch indicator will go dark, and you
will return to the previous LCD screen.
2. Selecting a temperament
Numerous classical pieces were composed using
older temperaments that are slightly different than the
equal temperament (tuning) commonly used today.
In order to re-create the authentic resonances of
such pieces, you can select and use classical tem-
peraments such as Kirnberger or Werckmeister.
You can also select ethnic scales used in Arabian or
Indonesian music.
older temperaments that are slightly different than the
equal temperament (tuning) commonly used today.
In order to re-create the authentic resonances of
such pieces, you can select and use classical tem-
peraments such as Kirnberger or Werckmeister.
You can also select ethnic scales used in Arabian or
Indonesian music.
In addition, you can make assignable pedal
settings for the “Quarter Tone” scale that is
used in middle-eastern music. (☞p.66)
settings for the “Quarter Tone” scale that is
used in middle-eastern music. (☞p.66)
Temperament
name
name
Remark
Equal Temp
Equal temperament
The conventional temperament most widely
used for keyboard instruments today. Since
semitone steps are arranged at equal inter-
vals, the same scale can be played in any key.
The conventional temperament most widely
used for keyboard instruments today. Since
semitone steps are arranged at equal inter-
vals, the same scale can be played in any key.
Equal Temp2
Equal temperament (random)
This adds a slight degree of randomness to
the equal tempered pitches. It is suitable for
simulating acoustic instruments whose pitch
tends to be naturally unstable.
This adds a slight degree of randomness to
the equal tempered pitches. It is suitable for
simulating acoustic instruments whose pitch
tends to be naturally unstable.
Pure Major
Temperament
In this temperament, the principal major
chords in the key specified by the “Key” cell
will be completely harmonious.
In this temperament, the principal major
chords in the key specified by the “Key” cell
will be completely harmonious.
Pure Minor
Just intonation, major scale
The principal major chords of the scale speci-
fied in the “Key” cell will be acoustically perfect
in this temperament.
The principal major chords of the scale speci-
fied in the “Key” cell will be acoustically perfect
in this temperament.
Arabic
Arabic (1/4)
This is a quarter tone scale used in Arabic
music. For Rast-C/Bayati-D, use C. For Rast-
D/Bayati-E, use D. For Rast-F/Bayati-G use F.
For Rast-G/Bayati-A use G. For Rast-Bb/
Bayati-C, use A#.
This is a quarter tone scale used in Arabic
music. For Rast-C/Bayati-D, use C. For Rast-
D/Bayati-E, use D. For Rast-F/Bayati-G use F.
For Rast-G/Bayati-A use G. For Rast-Bb/
Bayati-C, use A#.
Pythagorean
Pythagorean
This temperament is based on ancient Greek
musical theories, and is effective for playing
melodies.
This temperament is based on ancient Greek
musical theories, and is effective for playing
melodies.
Werkmeister
Werkmeister
This is a temperament that was used in the
Baroque period, and is similar to equal tem-
perament.
This is a temperament that was used in the
Baroque period, and is similar to equal tem-
perament.
Kirnberger
Kirnberger
This18th century temperament is used mainly
for harpsichords.
This18th century temperament is used mainly
for harpsichords.
Slendro
Slendro
This is an Indonesian Gamelan scale that
divides the octave into five notes. When the
key is C, use the C, D, F, G, and A notes.
This is an Indonesian Gamelan scale that
divides the octave into five notes. When the
key is C, use the C, D, F, G, and A notes.
Pelog
Pelog
This is an Indonesian Gamelan scale that
divides the octave into seven notes. When the
key is C, use the C, D, E, F, G, A, and B notes.
This is an Indonesian Gamelan scale that
divides the octave into seven notes. When the
key is C, use the C, D, E, F, G, A, and B notes.
User 1–4
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