Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound�Master Tuning
In situations such as when playing in ensemble with other instruments, you can adjust the MP-500�s reference pitch to that of another instrument. Middle A is generally used as the standard reference pitch for tuning instruments. When playing in ensemble with other instruments, set each instrument to the same reference pitch to ensure that you will be in tune with each other. This tuning of all the instruments to a reference pitch is called �Master Tuning.�
â� Setting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz
While holding down the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, press the �C#4� key on the keyboard.
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Demo Song
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The reference pitch can be set to any value from 415.3 Hz� 466.2 Hz. �440.0 Hz� is the power-on default for the reference pitch. Use the C4�D#4 notes to adjust the pitch.
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The reference pitch will be set to 440.0 Hz. This is the most commonly used setting. The A4 (Middle A) key will sound at 440.0 Hz.
â� Setting the Reference Pitch to 442.0 Hz
While holding down the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, press the �D#4� key on the keyboard.
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â� Lowering/ raising the Reference Pitch
While holding down the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, press the �C4� note to lower the reference pitch, or the �D4� note to raise it.
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The standard pitch will be set to 442.0 Hz. This setting is often used for concert pianos. The A4 (Middle A) key will sound at 442.0 Hz.
Lowers Raises the pitch the pitch
Sounding a reference tone while you adjust the pitch
Holding down the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, press the [Sound] button, and while continuing to hold down the two buttons, press the corresponding key. You can hear a reference tone (Middle A) as you adjust
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Each time you press the �C4� key, the pitch will fall by 0.1 Hz. If you continue holding the key, the pitch will continue falling. Each time you press the �D4� key, the pitch will rise by 0.1 Hz. If you continue holding the key, the pitch will continue rising.
