Kawai ES3 - Manual (Page 13)

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(5) 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.
(6) Effects
Adding an effect to the sound enhances tonal quality and improves acoustical realism. The ES3/5
piano is provided with seven 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.
DELAY
Delay is an effect that adds echoes to the sound. There are three types
of delay available (delay 1 - 3), each of which has a different length of
delay between the echoes.
TREMOLO
This is a vibrato type effect.
ROTARY
This effect simulates the sound of the Rotary Speaker cabinet commonly
used with electronic organs. Rotary 1 is normal rotary and Rotary 2 is
with distortion effect. The speed of the rotor can be changed between
SLOW and FAST by pressing both Value buttons at the same time. With
optional F-2r foot pedal, the soft pedal is used to change the speed of
the rotor as well.
(7) Reverb
Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room,
stage, or concert hall. There are Three types of reverb available. They are Room, Stage and Hall
(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.
Chorus
Delay 1
Tremolo
Rotary 2
Room Stage Hall