If you want to layer two sounds on the same Sound button, select the first sound and then, while holding down that Sound button, use the Value up/down buttons to select the second sound. To adjust the volume balance of the two sounds, use the Balance buttons. The default balance is 5- 5. NOTE: When in Dual mode, the maximum polyphony will be reduced to 48 notes or less depending on the selected sounds. (7) Split The split function divides the keyboard into two sections—upper and lower—and lets you play each part with a different sound. First select the desired sound for upper section. Then, while holding down the Split button, select the desired sound for the lower section. The LED Indicator for a lower sound will start flashing. To adjust the volume balance of the two sounds, use the Balance buttons. - 12 - (8) FOUR HANDS MODE It is possible to divide the keyboard into left and right sections at the default split point, and to play both sections in the same key range using the four hands mode. Compared to the normal operation of the EP2 piano, the key range is lowered by two octaves for the right section, and raised by two octaves for the left section. When four hands mode is active, the sustain pedal (right pedal) acts as the sustain pedal for the right section. When using the optional F20 foot pedal the soft pedal (left pedal) acts as the sustain pedal for the left section. When four hands mode is active the EP2 functions as two pianos, so you can enjoy duet performances or use one EP2 piano for two students or a teacher and a student. Entering Four Hands Mode Press the sustain pedal while holding down the SPLIT button. The SPLIT button LED indicator will start blinking and the piano is now in Four Hands Mode. Exiting Four Hands Mode To exit Four Hands Mode, press the SPLIT button again. The LED indicator will be turned off. Selecting Sounds in Four Hands Mode The method for selecting sounds is the same as in Split Mode. After you are in Four Hands Mode simply use the SOUND buttons to change the sound for the upper section. To change the sound for the lower section, press and hold the SPLIT button and then use the SOUND buttons. Changing Split Point The method for changing the split point is the same as in Split Mode. After you are in Four Hands Mode press and hold the SPLIT button and press any key on the keyboard. The key you pressed becomes the lowermost note for the upper section. The default split point is set between E3 and F3. Octave Shift for the Lower Section When in Four Hands Mode, you can use the Octave Shift function to change the octave of the lower section. Please see page25 for more information on using Octave Shift. (9) Effects Adding an effect to the sound enhances tonal quality and improves acoustical realism. The EP2 piano is provided with five different kind of effects. To turn on the Effect, press the Effect button. The LED indicator of the Effect button will be lit to indicate the Effect is now on. Pressing the Effect button once again turns the Effect “OFF’. To change the Effect type, use the Value buttons while holding down the Effect button. The LED display shows an abbreviation. CHORUS Chorus is an effect that simulates the rich character of a vocal choir or string ensemble, by layering a slightly detuned version of the sound over the original to enrich it. I I__ L I I I - 13 - DELAY Delay is an effect that adds echoes to the sound. TREMOLO This is a vibrato type effect. Tremolo ROTARY This effect simulates the sound of the Rotary Speaker cabinet commonly used with electronic organs. Rotaiy 1 is normal rotaiy and Rotary 2 is with distortion effect. Pressing both Value buttons at the same time can change between the speed of the rotor SLOW and FAST. With optional F-20 foot pedal, the soft pedal is used to change the speed of the rotor as well. Rotary 2 lz r Iz Delay (10) Reverb Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. There are five types of reverb available. They are Room 1 & 2, Stage and Hall 1 & 2 (listed in order of reverberation amount). To change the Reverb type, use the Value buttons while holding down the Reverb button. The LED display shows an abbreviation. / U I Room 1 Room 2 Stage If D I III I I Hall 1 Hall 2 2. TRANSPOSE The transpose function lets you raise or lower the piano’s key in half steps. This is especially useful when you have learned a song in one key and have to play it in another key. The transpose feature allows you to play the song in the original key, but hear it in another key. (1) Press and hold the Transpose button. The LED display shows you the current value. The value is always set to “0” when the power is turned on. (2) While still holding the Transpose button, use the Value buttons or the keyboard from C2 to C4 to specify the transposition amount. The LED display shows you a number telling you how many half steps up o...