KAWAI CA501 Digital Pianos Instruction Manual

CA501 Digital Pianos

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CA501 MIDI Settings

The CA501 digital piano can be connected to a computer to record and playback performances using sequencer software. The piano has a multi-timbral mode that enables users to record and playback multi-track songs with different sounds playing simultaneously on each MIDI channel. The product provides various MIDI functions such as transmitting/receiving note information, program change number, pedal data, volume data, channel settings, multi-timbral mode setting, and exclusive data. The product is equipped with a USB type B and USB type A port.

Product Usage Instructions

To enter MIDI settings:

1. On the Settings Menu screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select MIDI Settings.
2. Press the [2] button to enter the MIDI Settings screen.
3. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select a setting.

To set the MIDI channel:

1. Select MIDI Channel.
2. Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to select the MIDI channel.

To turn Transmit Program Number ON/OFF:

1. Select Transmit Program Change Number.
2. Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to turn the setting ON or OFF.

To send a Program Number:

1. Select Send PGM #.
2. Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] buttons to select the Program Number.
3. Press the [2] button to send the selected number. Program Numbers in the range of 1~128 can be sent.

To set Local Control:

1. Select Local Control.
2. Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to turn the setting ON or OFF.

To set Multi-timbral Mode:

1. Select Multi-timbral Mode.
2. Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to turn the setting ON.

The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for con-necting musical instruments, computers, and other devices to allow the exchange of performance data. When the instrument is connected to a computer using a USB cable, the computer will recognise the in-strument as a MIDI device, allowing the instrument to send and receive MIDI messages in the same man-ner as a normal MIDI interface. Use a suitable USB cable to connect the USB type A port on the computer to the USB type B port on the digital piano. If there is no USB type A port on the computer, a conversion adapter may be required.

• MIDI use case
  When connected to a computer, the digital piano can be used to record and playback performances using sequencer software running on the computer. When multi-timbral mode is enabled on the digital piano, it becomes possible to record and playback multi-track songs, with different sounds playing simultaneously on each MIDI channel. P4 Multi-timbral Mode

• MIDI functions
  The following functions are available with MIDI.

  • Transmit/receive note information
    Transmit/receive note information from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device.

  • Transmit/receive Program Change number
    Transmit/receive program change data to/from a MIDI con-nected musical instrument or device.

  • Transmit/receive pedal data
    Transmit/receive sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedal data from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device.

  • Receive volume data
    Receive MIDI volume data sent from a MIDI-connected musi-cal instrument or device.

  • Transmit/receive channel settings
    Specify transmit/receive channels within the range of 1 to 16.

  • Multi-timbral mode setting
    Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device.

• Multi-timbral mode setting must be enabled.

  • Transmit/receive exclusive data
    Transmit/receive panel or menu function settings as exclu-sive data.

Copyright notice
Pieces of music based on existing works such as CDs, music files, SMF data, etc. should only be used for private listening, and for en-joying with friends and family. According to copyright law, it is not permitted to play commercial music publicly without permission from the copyright owner. Kawai is not liable for any copyright law infringement committed by the digital piano user.

“MIDI” is a registered trademark of the Association of Musical Electronics Industry.

• MIDI settings
• Entering MIDI settings

1. On the Settings Menu screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select “MIDI Settings”.
2. Press the [2] button to enter the MIDI Settings screen.
3. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select a setting.
4. Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to set the value or type.
  * Pressing the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] buttons simultaneously will re-store the default setting.![KAWAI CA501 Digital Pianos Instruction Manual-fig-7](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/KAWAI-CA501-Digital-Pianos-Instruction-Manual-fig-7.jpg)

MIDI Channel

• Setting MIDI channel
  With “MIDI Channel” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to select the MIDI channel.

  • The MIDI Channel setting is effective until the power is turned off.
  • The preferred MIDI Channel setting can be stored to the Startup Setting memory for automatic selection when the instrument is turned on.

Omni mode
When the digital piano is turned on, the instrument is automatically set to “omni mode on”, allowing MIDI information to be received on all MIDI channels (1~16). When the MIDI Channel setting is used to specify a transmit/receive channel, the instrument will be set to “omni mode off”.

Multi-timbral mode and Split/Dual modes

• Using Split mode with Multi-timbral mode enabled
  Notes played in the lower section of the keyboard will be transmitted on the channel that is 1 channel higher than the specified chan-nel. For example, if the MIDI channel is set to 3, notes played in the lower section of the keyboard will be transmitted on channel 4. (If the specified MIDI channel is 16, the lower section / layered part will be transmitted on channel 1.)

• Using Dual mode with Multi-timbral mode enabled
  Notes played will be transmitted on two channels: the specified channel and the channel that is 1 channel higher. For example, if the MIDI channel is set to 3, notes played on the keyboard will be transmitted on channels 3 and 4. (If the specified MIDI channel is 16, the lower section / layered part will be transmitted on channel 1.)

Transmit Program Change Number

• Turning Transmit Program Number ON/OFF
  With “Transmit PGM #” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to turn the setting ON or OFF.

• Sending a Program Number
  With “Send PGM #” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] buttons to select the Program Number, then press the [2] button to send the selected number. Program Numbers in the range of 1~128 can be sent.

  • The Transmit Program Number Change ON/OFF setting is effective until the power is turned off.
  • Exclusive information is not sent if the Transmit Program Change Number setting is OFF.
  • When using Dual or Split mode, On/Off information and sound type settings for are transmitted as exclusive data, however program change numbers will not be transmitted. Program change numbers will be transmitted when Multi-timbral mode is set to On1 or On2.

Local Control

• Setting Local Control
  With “Local Control” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to turn the setting ON or OFF.

  • The Local Control setting is effective until the power is turned off.
  • The preferred Local Control setting can be stored to the Startup Setting memory for automatic selection when the instrument is turned on.

Multi-timbral Mode

• Setting Multi-timbral Mode
  With “Multi Timbre” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to select “On1”, “On2, or “Off”. When “On1” or “Off” is set:
  P5 The sound corresponding to the number on the left of “Program Change Number List” is selected.
  When “On2” is set:
  P5 The sound corresponding to the number on the right of “Program Change Number List” is selected.
  Whether to turn the sound ON or OFF can be set on each receive channel. P4 Channel Mute

  • The preferred Multi-timbral Mode setting can be stored to the Startup Setting memory for automatic selection when the instrument is turned on.

Channel Mute

• Setting Channel Mute
  With the desired channel selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] but-ton to select “Play” or “Mute”.

  • The Channel Mute setting is effective until the power is turned off.
  • The preferred Channel Mute setting can be stored to the Startup Setting memory for automatic selection when the instrument is turned on.

• Program Change Number List

• Program Change Number List (Played only when receiving MIDI)

Can be selected only when Multi-timbral Mode is set to “On2”.

MIDI Exclusive Data Format

MIDI Implementation Chart

• Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY
• Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY
• Mode 2 : OMNI ON , MONO
• Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

References

• Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
• Support | Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
• Owner's Manuals | Support | Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
• Kawai Web Manual

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