Casio XW-P1 Electronic Keyboard User Manual


 
E-11
Learning to Play by Playing (For Synthesizer Novices)
This chapter gets you started with basic operations by actually
using the Synthesizer, while avoiding getting too bogged
down in theory and technical details. It is the perfect place to
start for those who are using a synthesizer for the first time.
So, let’s get started!
Press
6
POWER to turn on power. The Synthesizer initially
enters its Performance Mode.
The Performance Mode is great for tapping to the full power of
the Synthesizer during performances, but it is a bit too
advanced for our basic explanation here. For now, let’s start
out with some basic operations in the Tone Mode.
Press
7
TONE to enter the Tone Mode.
Three Synthesizer Modes
Here, lets select a tone hear what it sounds like.
Tones are divided among eight categories. Use the
bl
buttons to select the category you want.
For more information, see page E-20.
Playing with Built-in Tones
6
7
Performance Mode
Performance Mode
Tone Mode
Step Sequencer Mode
Lit
Tone Mode
Performance Mode
Use this mode for playing and
performing. It enables high-level
performance with tone categories,
a Step Sequencer, and more.
Tone Mode
Use this mode for tone creation.
You can select a single tone and
edit it the way you want.
Step Sequencer Mode
This mode is for creating step
sequencer data (sets).
bl
Category
number
Category
Overview
Number Name
1 Solo Synthesizer
Traditional analog
synthesizer tones
2 Hex Layer
Layering of up to six tones
for ensemble sounds with
plenty of depth
3 Drawbar Organ
Traditional drawbar organ
tones
4 to 8 PCM
Piano to
Various
These tones let you use
sampled sounds to
reproduce the sounds from a
variety of different
instruments.
12345678