63
Functions
Functions
1. Adjusting the pitch
Fine adjustments to the pitch
Here’s how you can make fine adjustments to the
pitch.
When you are playing together with other instru-
ments, you can use this function to tune the SP-500
to the other instruments.
The pitch can be adjusted in half-step (0.5) Hz
intervals over a range of 427.5 – 453.0 Hz (Hertz).
The factory setting is A4=440 Hz.
1
Press the [FUNCTION] switch
The [FUNCTION] switch indicator will
light, and the “Func 1/10” page will
appear.
2
Adjust the “Tune” cell
Use the dial or the [VALUE] switches to
adjust the value of the “Tune” cell.
To write settings into internal memory
In the “Func 7/10” page, execute “Write”
button.
If you turn off the power without writing,
the previous settings will reappear.
To return to the previous display
If you press the [EXIT] switch or the
[FUNCTION] switch, the [FUNCTION]
switch indicator will go dark, and you
will return to the previous LCD screen.
Changing the key (Transposing)
When you wish to play a song that is written in a
difficult key (e.g., f#, c# etc.), or when you need to
tune to another instrument or accompany a vocalist
it is convenient to use this function. This function
also allows you to use familiar fingerings to play
songs.
1
Press the [FUNCTION] switch
2
Change the “Transpose” setting
Press the “Transpose” cell “▲” or “▼” to
change the setting.
The available range is –11 – +11.
When the power is turned off, this will be set
to “0.”
To return to the previous display
If you press the [EXIT] switch or the
[FUNCTION] switch, the [FUNCTION]
switch indicator will go dark, and you
will return to the previous LCD screen.
Example 1: To play a song a semitone
higher
Set the “Transpose” setting to “+1.”
With this setting, pressing the C key will
sound like a C#. If the pitch has been
raised a semitone as in this example,
playing the notes shown at the lower left
will produce the pitches shown at the
lower right.
Example 2: Using G fingering to play a
song in B
Set the “Transpose” setting to “+3.”
Bb is a minor third above G (three semi-
tones higher). Thus, we will make set-
tings so that when the C key is pressed,
the D# note (three semitones above C) is
played.
