Kurzweil SP5-8 Specifications download pdf (Page 21)

Getting Started

Connecting Pedals

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Connecting a Switch Pedal

When a switch pedal is plugged into the Pedal 1 jack on the rear panel, a single switch pedal

will, by default, act like a sustain pedal. The same is true for the Pedal 2 jack; in this case the

single switch pedal will, by default, act like a sostenuto pedal. Of course this can be changed

by programming, as described in Setup Mode on page 7-1.

If you use a third-party (non-Kurzweil) switch pedal, make sure it’s connected before you

turn on your SP5. This ensures that the pedal will work properly (it might function in

reverse—off when it’s down and on when it’s up—if you turn on your SP5 before plugging

in the pedal). Similarly, don’t press any of your switch pedals while powering up, as the SP5

veries each pedal’s orientation during power-up—if you’re pressing a pedal, you might

cause it to work in reverse.

See Switch Pedal Problems on page 12-5 if you are having trouble with your switch pedal.

Connecting a Dual Switch Pedal

You can connect a dual switch pedal with a single stereo plug, such as the Kurzweil

KFP-2S, into the Pedal 1 and Pedal 2 jacks. You will need a Y adapter with a stereo 1/4-inch

jack and two mono 1/4-inch plugs. Plug the Y adapter into the Pedal 1 and Pedal 2 jacks,

then connect the dual switch pedal to the Y adapter. If the Sustain and Sostenuto functions

are swapped, then swap the two mono plugs.

By default, the right pedal will control sustain as before and the left pedal will control the

sostenuto function. If you’re not familiar with traditional piano technique, the sostenuto

(center) pedal on a grand piano allows one to hold chords in the bass while continuing

to play the melody without the latter notes sustaining. Any keys that are down when you

depress the pedal will sustain when you let go of the keys, but new notes played afterward

will not be sustained. Releasing the pedal puts things back to normal. Of course it can be

programmed to do other functions as well.

Connecting a Continuous Control Pedal

A continuous control pedal can be very useful for controlling volume, vibrato, or other effect

by foot. The Kurzweil CC-1 continuous control pedal will work best with the SP5, but it is

also possible to use third-party continuous control pedals designed for synthesizers. Note

that a volume pedal may or may not be satisfactory depending on how it is constructed.

See Continuous Control Pedal Problems on page 12-5 if you are having trouble with your

continuous control pedal.

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