Page 2 - Precautions
2 Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. • In direct sunlight• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity• Excessively dusty or dirty locations• Locations of excessive vibration• Close to magnetic fields Power supply Please connect the designate...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Main features ..................................................... 6 Chapter 1 ............................................................ 7 Front, top, and rear panels .............................................. 7 Front panel .....................................................................
Page 6 - Main features
6 Main features 30 different high-quality sounds Thirty richly expressive high-quality sounds are built in, including a stereo concert grand. In addition to playing one sound at a time, the LP-350 will allow you to layer two sounds together. Effects The LP-350 provides both Reverb, which simulates t...
Page 7 - Chapter 1; Front panel
7 Chapter 1 Front, top, and rear panels Front panel 1. Power switch : Turns the LP-350 on/off. 2. Headphone jacks : Up to two headphones can be connected here. The jacks accommodate stereo phone (1/4") jacks.Use the MASTER VOLUME slider to adjust the volume. When headphones ar e connected, the L...
Page 8 - Top panel; MASTER VOLUME slider; SOUND SELECTION buttons
8 Top panel 1. Music rack : This provides a convenient place to rest your sheet music and scores. Do not apply excessive pressure to the key cover when securing a music book in an opened posi-tion. 2. MASTER VOLUME slider : Controls the volume of the internal speakers, head- phone jacks, and line ou...
Page 9 - Rear panel
9 Rear panel 1. MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors : These jacks allow you to connect the LP-350 to other MIDI devices (e.g., computer, synthesizer, ).I N: This receives MIDI messages (connect it to the MIDI OUT of an external MIDI device that’s controlling the LP-350). OUT: This transmits MIDI messages (con...
Page 10 - Chapter 2; Before you begin; Connect the AC adapter; Connect the AC adapter cable to the included AC adapter.
10 Chapter 2 Before you begin Connect the AC adapter 1. Make sure that the LP-350 is turnedoff. 2. Connect the AC adapter cable to the included AC adapter. You must use the included AC adapter and AC adapter power cable. Using a different AC adapter or cable may cause malfunctions. 3. Connect the AC...
Page 11 - Opening or closing the key cover; Opening the key cover; Raise the edge, and gently pull the key cover toward yourself.
11 Opening or closing the key cover The key cover can be easily opened or closed. Opening the key cover 1. Using both hands, gently lift the key cover to open it. Closing the key cover 1. Raise the edge, and gently pull the key cover toward yourself. 2. When the key cover begins to close on its own,...
Page 13 - Listening to the demo songs; Playing all of the demo songs
13 Listening to the demo songs The LP-350 contains thirty demo songs, with ten songs in each of thr ee groups. Here’s how to listen to the demo songs and enjoy the LP-350’s rich sounds and expressive potential. * Korg original compositions and performances: M. Tempia Playing all of the demo songs He...
Page 14 - by pressing the sound select button to which that song is assigned.; Playing a specific demo song; Select the group that contains the desired demo song.; Adjusting the tempo of the demo song
14 2. During playback, you can switch to a different demo song within that group by pressing the sound select button to which that song is assigned. For example if the first demo song in group 1 is playing, and you want to switch to the last demo song (10) in that group, press the [ CHOIR ] sound bu...
Page 15 - Chapter 3; Press one of the sound select buttons; For example, to select “Electric grand piano”; Layering sounds of the same bank
15 Chapter 3 Playing the LP-350 Selecting a sound (Single mode) The LP-350 gives you a choice of thirty (10 x 3 banks) high-quality sounds. #:This is the number of oscillators used by the sound (“About the maximum polyphony” on page 31) 1. Press one of the sound select buttons The indicator above th...
Page 16 - Layering sounds in different banks; While still in Single mode, select the bank that you want to use for; Adjusting the volume balance of two layered sounds
16 The LP-350 will be in Layer mode, and the indicators above the two sound select buttons will light. Layering sounds in different banks 1. While still in Single mode, select the bank that you want to use for each sound. For example if you want to layer Mellow Piano with Jazz Or gan 2, press the [P...
Page 17 - To check the setting of the reverb effect or chorus effect; Using the pedals; Damper pedal
17 When you turn off the power, the effect settings will return to their factory settings. You can use the Data Dump function to save your effect mode set-tings on an external MIDI data filer (“MIDI data dump” on page 29).You can’t change the effect (reverb, chorus) settings while a demo song is pla...
Page 18 - Pedal settings in Layer mode; Turning the metronome on/off
18 Sostenuto pedal The damper effect will be applied only to the notes that were already being held down when you pressed this pedal, and those notes will be sustained while you continue holding down the pedal. The damper effect will not be applied to notes that were played after you pressed this pe...
Page 19 - Adjusting the tempo; Inputting a numerical tempo value
19 To return to the standard volume, hold down the METRONOME button and pr ess the [STRINGS/PAD] and [CHOIR] sound select buttons (or the B5 and C6 keys) simultaneously. Adjusting the tempo You can adjust the tempo in a range of = 40 – 200. Inputting a numerical tempo value The TEMPO slider lets you...
Page 20 - Setting the time signature; the desired time signature.; when you hold down the METRONOME button.; Changing the accent
20 Setting the time signature An accent will be added to the first beat of each measure. 1. Hold down the METRONOME button, and press the sound select button for the desired time signature. An accent will be added at the beginning of each measur e. 2. To silence the accent, press the sound select bu...
Page 21 - Chapter 4; Other functions; Keyboard touch control setting
21 Chapter 4 Other functions Keyboard touch control setting You can change the way in which the sound will respond to the dynamics of your playing. To change the setting, hold down the TOUCH button and press one of the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO 2/M], or [E.PIANO 1/H] sound select buttons. If the light or ...
Page 22 - F#6–F7 keys to specify the desired transposition.; button and press the C7 key.; Pitch control; Hold down the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button and press the B5 or C6 key.
22 1. While holding down the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button, press one of the F#6–F7 keys to specify the desired transposition. If you press a key other than C7, the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button indicator will light, and pitch of the entire keyboard will be shifted. 2. To return to the original pitches, hol...
Page 23 - ton and press the B5 and C6 keys simultaneously.; Selecting a temperament; whose indicator is
23 3. To return to the standard pitch, hold down the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION but- ton and press the B5 and C6 keys simultaneously. Selecting a temperament Many compositions of classical music were created with a specific historical temper-ament (tuning method) in mind. In order to reproduce the original ...
Page 24 - About stretched tuning
24 About stretched tuning The [PIANO 1/L] and [PIANO 2/M] sounds use stretched tuning. In order to obtain a more natural sound, stretched tuning tunes the lower notes slightly fl atter and the higher notes slightly sharper than the equal tempered pitches. Acoustic pianos are normally tuned using str...
Page 25 - Chapter 5; MIDI; What can you do using MIDI?; MIDI OUT; MIDI IN
25 Chapter 5 MIDI What’s MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world-wide standard for transfer-ring performance-related information between electronic musical instruments and computers. What can you do using MIDI? By using MIDI, you can control another MIDI device from the LP-350 o...
Page 26 - Basic MIDI settings; Changing the transmit channel
26 Basic MIDI settings When you turn on the power, the LP-350’s MIDI parameters are set as follows. * The metronome sound (D5 , E5) is assigned to be received on channel 10. For this reason, channel 10 will not receive program change messages. Changing the transmit channel MIDI has sixteen channels ...
Page 27 - Using the LP-350 as a multi-timbral sound module; OUT connector of your sequencer or other MIDI device.; Program change
27 Using the LP-350 as a multi-timbral sound module By using an external MIDI device to control the LP-350’s internal sound generator, you can use the LP-350 as a 16-part multi-timbral sound module. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the LP-350’s MIDI IN connector to the MIDI OUT connector of your seque...
Page 28 - Program change numbers and sounds
28 Program change transmission When you select a sound on the LP-350 using the sound select buttons and BANK button, a MIDI program change message of the corresponding number 0–29 will be transmitted. Program change reception When the LP-350 receives a program change number 0–29, it will switch to t...
Page 29 - Enabling/disabling program changes; Control changes; Enabling/disabling control changes; MIDI data dump
29 Enabling/disabling program changes Enable this setting if you want program change messages to be transmitted and received, or disable it if you don’t want these messages to be transmitted or received. To enable or disable program changes, hold down the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button and press the [PIA...
Page 30 - Saving data on your data filer; filer ’s MIDI IN connector.; Loading data from your data filer; 50’s MIDI IN connector.
30 The following table shows the data that will be saved by a data dump. Saving data on your data filer 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the LP-350’s MIDI OUT connector to your data filer ’s MIDI IN connector. 2. Operate your data filer so that it is waiting to receive MIDI data from the LP- 350. 3. O...
Page 31 - Chapter 6; Appendix; Troubleshooting
31 Chapter 6 Appendix Troubleshooting If you experience a problem, please check these points first. If the LP-350 still does not operate correctly, contact a Korg service center. About the maximum polyphony The LP-350’s maximum polyphony is 60 notes, but this will change depending on the number of o...
Page 32 - Specifications
32 Keep the maximum polyphony in mind and choose your sounds car efully when using Layer mode to play two sounds simultaneously, or when using the damper pedal or applying effects. You can use the following equation to calculate the maximum polyphony when using different combinations of sounds and e...
Page 33 - Assembling the stand; Caution during assembly; Assembly procedure; Make sure that you have all of the following parts.; Warning
33 Assembling the stand Caution during assembly In order to assemble the stand safely, please observe the following points. • Make sure that you have the correct part in the correct orientation, and per- form the assembly in the order given. • If you apply excessive force to the front of the digital...
Page 37 - rear panel. Then use the cable holder to secure the pedal cable.; safe location where the floor is flat and stable.; Check following assembly; Are any parts left over?
37 7. Connect the pedal cable and speaker cable to the connectors on the LP-350’s rear panel. Then use the cable holder to secure the pedal cable. Pay attention to the orientation of the connectors when connecting the pedal cable and speaker cable. 8. Connect the dedicated cable to the AC adapter. T...
Page 38 - Other cautions; Loosened screws
38 Other cautions Please check the following points after assembly. • Loosened screws The screws may loosen as time passes after assembly. You should periodically check whether any screws have become loose. If you feel that the stand vibrates excessively, it is possible that screws have come loose. ...
Page 40 - MIDI Implementation Chart; Transmitted Received; Changed; Volume
40 MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart [Digital Piano] Function ... Transmitted Received Remarks Basic channel: Default Changed Mode Default Messages Altered Note numbers: True voice Velocity: Note ONNote OFF After Touch: Polyphonic Channel Pitch Bender Control Change 7 11 64 66 67 V...
Page 41 - Reverb
41 Program Change: True# System Exclusive System Common: Song PosSong SelTune System Realtime: Clock Commands Aux Messages: Local ON/OFFAll Notes OFF Active Sense Reset Notes *1: Transmitted and received if control changes are enabled.*2: Transmitted and received if program changes are enabled.*3: H...
