KORG SP 250 - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction 7
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Main features
Wide range of sounds. Thirty different and expressive high-quality sounds,
including a Stereo Concert Grand Piano. You can use the Layer function to simulta-
neously play two sounds.
Effects. The SP-250 provides built-in digital effects that can simulate the natural
ambience of a concert hall (Reverb) and add richness to the sound (Chorus).
Damper pedal simulation. The Damper pedal on the SP-250 corresponds to the
Damper or Forte pedal of an acoustic piano. On an acoustic piano, when you press
this pedal, the pads (dampers) that stop the vibrations of the strings are lifted.
Metronome. The built-in metronome allows you to select the time signature,
tempo, and volume, and even use a bell sound as the accent.
Touch control. You can choose from three different settings to adjust how the
sound will respond to your keyboard playing dynamics.
Temperaments. In addition to the Equal temperament, the SP-250 allows you to
select two alternative classical temperaments (Kirnberger and Werckmeister) for
historically accurate performance of classical music. When selecting an acoustic
piano sound, the typical Stretched Tuning is automatically selected.
Adjustable pitch. The Transpose function lets you change the pitch of the piano,
and the Pitch Control function allows you to make fine tune adjustments.
MIDI capabilities. The SP-250 supports the MIDI protocol, the standard that
allows music data to be transferred between musical instruments and computers.
MIDI allows two or more devices to control or be controlled by each other, and also
allows you to use the SP-250 as a 16-part multitimbral tone generator.