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... Playing the keyboard 14 Playing the Sounds 14 Basic Operation 15 Display Settings-Basic Operation 15 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CP300 16 Basic Instructions 18 Basic Operation 20 Control Names and Functions 20 Front Panel 20 Rear Panel 22 Quick Guide 23 Listening to the... Demo Songs 23 Playing Voices 25 Playing Different Voices Simultaneously 27 Changing the Volume for Each Part (Zone Control 28 Combining Voices-Dual 29 ...
... Playing the keyboard 14 Playing the Sounds 14 Basic Operation 15 Display Settings-Basic Operation 15 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CP300 16 Basic Instructions 18 Basic Operation 20 Control Names and Functions 20 Front Panel 20 Rear Panel 22 Quick Guide 23 Listening to the... Demo Songs 23 Playing Voices 25 Playing Different Voices Simultaneously 27 Changing the Volume for Each Part (Zone Control 28 Combining Voices-Dual 29 ...
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..." on page 23 • Listening to the main display Display Settings-Basic Operation" on page 98 10 CP300 Owner's Manual Introduction Application Index Listening • Listening to Demo Songs with Reverb and Chorus" on page 35 "Equalizer (EQ)" on page 36 Recording • Recording your ... Making detailed settings for Voices Detailed Settings for the Voices-Voice Edit" on page 56 • Making detailed settings for the entire CP300 "Miscellaneous CP300 Settings-Other Settings" on page 67 • Making settings for Master mode Master Settings-Master Edit" on page 53 • Making...
..." on page 23 • Listening to the main display Display Settings-Basic Operation" on page 98 10 CP300 Owner's Manual Introduction Application Index Listening • Listening to Demo Songs with Reverb and Chorus" on page 35 "Equalizer (EQ)" on page 36 Recording • Recording your ... Making detailed settings for Voices Detailed Settings for the Voices-Voice Edit" on page 56 • Making detailed settings for the entire CP300 "Miscellaneous CP300 Settings-Other Settings" on page 67 • Making settings for Master mode Master Settings-Master Edit" on page 53 • Making...
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PIANO 2 E. STRINGS CHOIR/PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE ª ⁄ ‹fi fl LOW LO-MID MID HI-MID HIGH MASTER ...; [PANEL LOCK] button (page 51) Switches panel lock on the button disables the panel operations. ¡ TEMPO [UP]/[DOWN] buttons Adjusts the tempo. (page 38) CP300 Owner's Manual 21 PIANO 3 CLAVI. ¶• VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT , ¤› REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. Control ...
PIANO 2 E. STRINGS CHOIR/PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE ª ⁄ ‹fi fl LOW LO-MID MID HI-MID HIGH MASTER ...; [PANEL LOCK] button (page 51) Switches panel lock on the button disables the panel operations. ¡ TEMPO [UP]/[DOWN] buttons Adjusts the tempo. (page 38) CP300 Owner's Manual 21 PIANO 3 CLAVI. ¶• VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT , ¤› REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. Control ...
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... provided for playback. Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume level of the CP300. Listen to some of these Demo Songs now and hear the wide-ranging capabilities of the Demo Songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial or [SONG VOLUME] slider. VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 ...B NO YES D CONTRAST EXIT GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 MONO PIANO E. Basic Operation Quick Guide Listening to the Demo Songs The CP300 has a variety of specially recorded Demo Songs that the [SONG VOLUME] slider is set to minimum, no sound can be heard. 3 Press the button of...
... provided for playback. Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume level of the CP300. Listen to some of these Demo Songs now and hear the wide-ranging capabilities of the Demo Songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial or [SONG VOLUME] slider. VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 ...B NO YES D CONTRAST EXIT GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 MONO PIANO E. Basic Operation Quick Guide Listening to the Demo Songs The CP300 has a variety of specially recorded Demo Songs that the [SONG VOLUME] slider is set to minimum, no sound can be heard. 3 Press the button of...
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... which reproduces the unique resonance of the Voice group buttons to listen to accurately simulate the timbral response of actual piano strings. 24 CP300 Owner's Manual A PianoDemo SelectVoiceButton C B NO YES D 3 Press one of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings when the... instrument. Showcases the Key-off Sampling) With String Resonance No String Resonance Description Song recorded in the display. PIANO 1 5 E. The "Piano Demo" message appears in stereo. PIANO 2 6 E. Voice Name 1 GRAND PIANO 1 2 GRAND PIANO 2 3 MONO PIANO 4 E. STRINGS CHOIR/...
... which reproduces the unique resonance of the Voice group buttons to listen to accurately simulate the timbral response of actual piano strings. 24 CP300 Owner's Manual A PianoDemo SelectVoiceButton C B NO YES D 3 Press one of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings when the... instrument. Showcases the Key-off Sampling) With String Resonance No String Resonance Description Song recorded in the display. PIANO 1 5 E. The "Piano Demo" message appears in stereo. PIANO 2 6 E. Voice Name 1 GRAND PIANO 1 2 GRAND PIANO 2 3 MONO PIANO 4 E. STRINGS CHOIR/...
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... Strings Slow Strings Choir Slow Choir Scat Synth Pad 1 Synth Pad 2 Nylon Guitar Steel Guitar Wood Bass Bass&Cymbal Electric Bass Fretless Bass XG Voice CP300 Owner's Manual 25 VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. n Refer to page 73. Indicates the currently selected Voice A Mellow ...BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 2 1 Select the desired Voice group button by pressing one of each Preset Voice. 2 Select the desired Voice by using the...
... Strings Slow Strings Choir Slow Choir Scat Synth Pad 1 Synth Pad 2 Nylon Guitar Steel Guitar Wood Bass Bass&Cymbal Electric Bass Fretless Bass XG Voice CP300 Owner's Manual 25 VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. n Refer to page 73. Indicates the currently selected Voice A Mellow ...BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 2 1 Select the desired Voice group button by pressing one of each Preset Voice. 2 Select the desired Voice by using the...
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... VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO n Make sure the [PERFORMANCE] button is turned off. The selected Voice name will appear in the display. For more ... VARIATION [▼][▲] buttons. Main part Layer part A B Dual GrandPiano1 Choir NO YES C D 2 Select the particular Voice for the Main parts C D Left part CP300 Owner's Manual 29 VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. Main part Layer part A B HonkyTonkPiano Scat NO YES C...
... VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO n Make sure the [PERFORMANCE] button is turned off. The selected Voice name will appear in the display. For more ... VARIATION [▼][▲] buttons. Main part Layer part A B Dual GrandPiano1 Choir NO YES C D 2 Select the particular Voice for the Main parts C D Left part CP300 Owner's Manual 29 VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. Main part Layer part A B HonkyTonkPiano Scat NO YES C...
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... VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 4 1 Press the [SPLIT] button to select the "Scat" Voice. CP300 Owner's Manual 31 PIANO 3 CLAVI. VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. Main part A B Split + Dual for the left-hand...
... VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 4 1 Press the [SPLIT] button to select the "Scat" Voice. CP300 Owner's Manual 31 PIANO 3 CLAVI. VIBES VOICE EDIT SPLIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. Main part A B Split + Dual for the left-hand...
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...adjust the chorus depth for more information on . Insertion effects are applied to the sound, simulating the complex reflections of the CP300 features both System Effects and Insertion Effects. STRINGS CHOIR/PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/...PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO Reverb The reverb effects add a warm ambience to the overall sound, whether it be applied for these Voices: GRAND PIANO 1, GRAND PIANO...
...adjust the chorus depth for more information on . Insertion effects are applied to the sound, simulating the complex reflections of the CP300 features both System Effects and Insertion Effects. STRINGS CHOIR/PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/...PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO Reverb The reverb effects add a warm ambience to the overall sound, whether it be applied for these Voices: GRAND PIANO 1, GRAND PIANO...
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...key signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to 12 semitones (up as though it were in C major, and the CP300 will remain in effect when you set the keyboard's Transpose via the "Transpose" parameter in semitone steps. A Transpose Keyboard C B NO YES 0 .../PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 23 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. For example, if you can set the transposition amount to "+5," playing a C key produces a pitch of ...
...key signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to 12 semitones (up as though it were in C major, and the CP300 will remain in effect when you set the keyboard's Transpose via the "Transpose" parameter in semitone steps. A Transpose Keyboard C B NO YES 0 .../PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 23 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. For example, if you can set the transposition amount to "+5," playing a C key produces a pitch of ...
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.../PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 1, 2 1 Press the [CLICK] button to the default setting, press the TEMPO [DOWN][UP] or the D [-][+] buttons simultaneously. MASTER PERFORMANCE TRANSPOSE TRACK 1 2 3-16 SONG FILE MIDI... Pressing the [CLICK] button turns Click or the metronome sound on /off . PIANO 1 E. To reset the tempo to start after the Song is paused. 38 CP300 Owner's Manual n The click will not start the click.
.../PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 1, 2 1 Press the [CLICK] button to the default setting, press the TEMPO [DOWN][UP] or the D [-][+] buttons simultaneously. MASTER PERFORMANCE TRANSPOSE TRACK 1 2 3-16 SONG FILE MIDI... Pressing the [CLICK] button turns Click or the metronome sound on /off . PIANO 1 E. To reset the tempo to start after the Song is paused. 38 CP300 Owner's Manual n The click will not start the click.
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...XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 3 1 Press the [PERFORMANCE] button to the Voice selected before entering the Performance. For details on the characteristics of each Preset...Terminology Preset Performance file: A single file that includes data of 32 Yamaha original Voices and 32 default Performances (Grand Piano Voices). Basic Operation Selecting a Performance All settings of the entire CP300 can include up to four different Performances (A to D). n Refer to the "...
...XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 3 1 Press the [PERFORMANCE] button to the Voice selected before entering the Performance. For details on the characteristics of each Preset...Terminology Preset Performance file: A single file that includes data of 32 Yamaha original Voices and 32 default Performances (Grand Piano Voices). Basic Operation Selecting a Performance All settings of the entire CP300 can include up to four different Performances (A to D). n Refer to the "...
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...instrument Song by recording each part one-by connecting an MD recorder or other words, while an MD records the actual sounds, the CP300 records the physical "moves" and settings that create the sound-including which notes are played, the timing they were played with, the .... This type of recording has the advantage of your performance using the CP300's versatile recording features. Song On the CP300, performance data is called a "Song." Song (performance data) Demo Songs Preset Songs Recorded Songs CP300 Owner's Manual 41 In other recording device to record your performance as ...
...instrument Song by recording each part one-by connecting an MD recorder or other words, while an MD records the actual sounds, the CP300 records the physical "moves" and settings that create the sound-including which notes are played, the timing they were played with, the .... This type of recording has the advantage of your performance using the CP300's versatile recording features. Song On the CP300, performance data is called a "Song." Song (performance data) Demo Songs Preset Songs Recorded Songs CP300 Owner's Manual 41 In other recording device to record your performance as ...
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... VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO n The Performance mode is automatically turned off if the CP300 is set other sound-related parameters, such as reverb and chorus. PIANO 3 CLAVI. n Refer to record your performance. 2 Select a Voice...
... VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO n The Performance mode is automatically turned off if the CP300 is set other sound-related parameters, such as reverb and chorus. PIANO 3 CLAVI. n Refer to record your performance. 2 Select a Voice...
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... TEMPO [DOWN][UP] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as Preset Songs can be paused by using the C [-][+] buttons or SONG SELECT [N][O] buttons. CP300 Owner's Manual 49 Playing Back a Song 2 MASTER PERFORMANCE TRANSPOSE TRACK 1 2 3-16 SONG FILE MIDI OUT PANEL LOCK A MASTER EDIT PERFORM.FILE SONG...PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 6 1 Press one of the SONG SELECT [N][O] buttons to call up when your Song data exists in the display. 4 Press the [PLAY...
... TEMPO [DOWN][UP] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as Preset Songs can be paused by using the C [-][+] buttons or SONG SELECT [N][O] buttons. CP300 Owner's Manual 49 Playing Back a Song 2 MASTER PERFORMANCE TRANSPOSE TRACK 1 2 3-16 SONG FILE MIDI OUT PANEL LOCK A MASTER EDIT PERFORM.FILE SONG...PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 6 1 Press one of the SONG SELECT [N][O] buttons to call up when your Song data exists in the display. 4 Press the [PLAY...
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...Pressure Off Built-in Speakers On/Off This parameter specifies whether the CP300's built-in the display. SPEAKER MIDI SETTING SPEAKER MIDI SETTING CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO Lit: Speaker sounds normally. Off: Speakers do not sound if the lamp is... Basic Operation Convenient Functions MIDI Panic Control This function serves as a convenient MIDI "panic" switch during performance when using the headphones. 52 CP300 Owner's Manual n If the [SPEAKER] button is off. If the connected tone generator continues to sound (stuck notes, etc.) even ...
...Pressure Off Built-in Speakers On/Off This parameter specifies whether the CP300's built-in the display. SPEAKER MIDI SETTING SPEAKER MIDI SETTING CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO Lit: Speaker sounds normally. Off: Speakers do not sound if the lamp is... Basic Operation Convenient Functions MIDI Panic Control This function serves as a convenient MIDI "panic" switch during performance when using the headphones. 52 CP300 Owner's Manual n If the [SPEAKER] button is off. If the connected tone generator continues to sound (stuck notes, etc.) even ...
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...-Master Edit The Master mode allows you turn off the power to normal play. n This setting is turned on. PIANO 3 CLAVI. Reference CP300 Owner's Manual 53 STRINGS CHOIR/PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING ...MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 45 1 Press the [MASTER EDIT] button to four independent areas (zones) which will be effective when the [MASTER] button is retained even...
...-Master Edit The Master mode allows you turn off the power to normal play. n This setting is turned on. PIANO 3 CLAVI. Reference CP300 Owner's Manual 53 STRINGS CHOIR/PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING ...MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 45 1 Press the [MASTER EDIT] button to four independent areas (zones) which will be effective when the [MASTER] button is retained even...
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...BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 46 1 Press the [MIDI SETTING] button to call up the confirmation prompt ("Sure?"). message appears. Press the B ... refer to "Parameters" on page 65. 3 Use the C [-][+] buttons to select a target item. 4 Use the D [-][+] buttons to exit the MIDI Settings menu. 64 CP300 Owner's Manual A B InitialSetup Start?--> NO YES C D 6 Press the [EXIT] button to change the value. A MidiOutChannel Main C Ch1 B NO YES D 5 Press ...
...BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 46 1 Press the [MIDI SETTING] button to call up the confirmation prompt ("Sure?"). message appears. Press the B ... refer to "Parameters" on page 65. 3 Use the C [-][+] buttons to select a target item. 4 Use the D [-][+] buttons to exit the MIDI Settings menu. 64 CP300 Owner's Manual A B InitialSetup Start?--> NO YES C D 6 Press the [EXIT] button to change the value. A MidiOutChannel Main C Ch1 B NO YES D 5 Press ...
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...Control, Program, AfterTouch, PitchBend, SysEx (System Exclusive) Setting range: On/Off Default setting: On for all user data. 66 CP300 Owner's Manual Reference Detailed Settings for MIDI Operations-MIDI Settings MIDI Receive Parameter This allows you to specify which types of data: ... received in the following situations: • Song record/playback • Song recording standby • When selecting recording tracks • Demo Song playback Bulk data cannot be transmitted. Default setting: Current Bulk data cannot be transmitted in the following situations: • Song record...
...Control, Program, AfterTouch, PitchBend, SysEx (System Exclusive) Setting range: On/Off Default setting: On for all user data. 66 CP300 Owner's Manual Reference Detailed Settings for MIDI Operations-MIDI Settings MIDI Receive Parameter This allows you to specify which types of data: ... received in the following situations: • Song record/playback • Song recording standby • When selecting recording tracks • Demo Song playback Bulk data cannot be transmitted. Default setting: Current Bulk data cannot be transmitted in the following situations: • Song record...
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.../PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 46 1, 2 1 Press the [OTHER SETTING] button to call up a confirmation prompt ("Sure?"). A Transpose Song C B NO...default setting. message appears). Press the [-][+] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset to exit from the Other Settings menu. Reference Miscellaneous CP300 Settings-Other Settings The Other Setting(s) menu provides a variety of settings, generally related to the overall sound and operation of the...
.../PAD GUITAR BASS XG VARIATION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE REVERB CHORUS SPEAKER MIDI SETTING MASTER EQ EDIT CLICK OTHER SETTING DEMO 46 1, 2 1 Press the [OTHER SETTING] button to call up a confirmation prompt ("Sure?"). A Transpose Song C B NO...default setting. message appears). Press the [-][+] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset to exit from the Other Settings menu. Reference Miscellaneous CP300 Settings-Other Settings The Other Setting(s) menu provides a variety of settings, generally related to the overall sound and operation of the...