Behringer EUROGRAND EG2280USB Brochure - Page 4

EUROGRAND EG8280USB EG2280USB Thanks for the Memory The built-in 2-track sequencer allows you to record and play back a song without any additional hardware. Each of the two tracks can record up to two sounds, which means you can play back up to four different sounds simultaneously. Then, when you play along with the recorded tracks, you can add two more "live" sounds, creating complex performances with up to six different layers. The sequencer also makes a highly effective learning tool. Let's say you're learning a new piece of music. First, record the song at a slow enough tempo to execute it flawlessly. Then, play along with the sequence and gradually increase the tempo until you reach your speed goal. Or, if you're having trouble getting your left hand to cooperate in a particularly difficult piece, you can record the right hand part and work through the troublesome section. This allows you to practice parts individually, speeding up the learning process. And if you are working with an instructor, you can have him/her record the song you are working on and then play along at a tempo you can manage. Need to Change the Key? The EUROGRAND piano's transpose function allows you to change the key at the flick of a switch. This feature really comes in handy if you're accompanying a vocalist who is more comfortable with a higher or lower key than the original version. You can raise or lower the pitch by half-steps, up to a full octave. Alternate Tunings The tuning system we use today is referred to as "Equal" tuning. It has been a characteristic element of the music composed from the 17th century to the present, with the notes in an octave divided into twelve equal parts. But this has not always been the standard. Page 4 of 6 Over the ages, piano tunings have come and gone. Some of these tunings were created specifically for the works of renowned composers and are representative of specific musical periods. Renaissance and Baroque are two examples of periods when certain musical intervals fell in and out of favor. EUROGRAND pianos allow you to select authentic period tunings, so you can hear the works of Beethoven, Bach, and the other master composers as they were originally intended. • Equal tuning (default setting) • Pure major tuning • Pure minor tuning • Pythagorean tuning • Meantone tuning • Werckmeister tuning • Kirnberger tuning Tuning an acoustic piano is a time-consuming and expensive process, and it would have to be done often to accommodate both the "old" and "new" tuning systems. Since the EUROGRAND is digital, it's as simple as pressing a button to access any of the following tunings: Add a Touch of Class to any Décor Whether you choose the contemporary look of the EG2280USB, or the luxurious lacquer finish of EG8280USB's more traditional baby-grand styling, your EUROGRAND piano will add a touch of class to its surroundings. Continued on next page Connecting to an external amplifier and recording device MD recorder Keyboard ampli er LINE OUT HPS3000 Digital Piano