Korg SP-500 Manuel D’Utilisation

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The SP-500 features an RH2 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 2) keyboard, which pro-
vides a differing key weight in each of four keyboard ranges, just as on a grand piano.

Use the keyboard to play 412 different sounds (including 16 drum kits) produced by 
Korg’s proprietary stereo sampling system. 
You can use the Layer function to play two sounds simultaneously, or the Split function 
to divide the keyboard and play two different sounds in separate ranges.

The automatic accompaniment styles include various rhythm styles from all around 
the world. You can enjoy adding the musical flavors of different countries to your play-
ing.

Two digital effect processors (37 effect types) are built-in, letting you add reverberation 
to create the impression of playing in a concert hall, or apply chorus to create fuller 
sounds.

The Damper pedal jack allows connection of a damper pedal, indispensable for piano 
performance, and a Assignable Switch jack allows you to connect a soft pedal or other 
switch. If a separately sold DS-1H damper pedal is connected, you can take advantage 
of the half-pedal function that adjusts the amount of effect by the depth to which you 
press the pedal.

The included metronome is available at the touch of a switch. The volume is also 
adjustable.

The built-in recorder is as easy to use as a tape recorder. Since you can record five 
tracks in addition to the keyboard, you can even input small chamber ensembles or 
band scores.
Of course you can record the automatic accompaniment by itself if desired.
Internal memory can store up to 100 songs, which are preserved even when the power 
is turned off.

The step recording function lets you record an automatic accompaniment by inputting 
chords and panel operations one by one.
This function makes it easy to record an accompaniment from sheet music with chord 
symbols even if you are not a skilled pianist.