KURZWEIL CUP M1 User's Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the KURZWEIL CUP M1. You are certain to enjoy many hours exploring the CUP M1's features as well as its beautiful sounds.

Key Features

• 88 Fully-Weighted Hammer Action Keys
• 256 Note Polyphony
• 16 Preset Voices
• USB MIDI and USB Audio
• MIDI, Stereo, Audio In/Out ports

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Setting Up the CUP M1

Box Contents

The components provided when purchasing the CUP M1 are as follows:

• CUP M1 (keyboard + stand with 3 pedals)
• Headphone Holder
• Bench
• DC Power Adapter
• Warranty Card

If you are missing any of the above, please contact your KURZWEIL dealer.

Plugging in the Power

The CUP M1's power is supplied by a DC power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the rear panel of the CUP M1. Then connect the power cord to an AC outlet.

Note: The shape of the power plug may differ depending on locality.

Press the power button at the rear panel to turn the power on. When powered on, the front panel lights up.

CAUTION: Please use the supplied DC power adapter (12V, 2A center-tip positive). Using the wrong DC Power adapter may cause damage to the product. If the adapter is damaged or lost, please contact your KURZWEIL dealer.

Volume Adjustment

Before turning on the CUP M1, please set the volume to its minimum value (all the way to the left). The main volume knob is located on the left side of the control panel. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume; turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. For a generally comfortable playing level, set the knob to its middle position.

Chapter 3: CUP M1 Overview

Control Panel

Left Side Controls

• [-], [+] Buttons: Used to select sound presets and alter the values of menu parameters.
• PIANO RESET Button: Used to reset Function mode settings back to their default values.
• SOUND Button: Select sounds.
• LAYER/SPLIT Button: Used for Layer and Split modes.
• DUO Button: Used for Duo mode.
• METRONOME Button: Used to set the metronome pattern and tempo.
• FUNCTION Button (cog wheel icon ⚙️): Used to adjust various performance functions and global settings.
• EDU Button: Enter EDU mode for practice.
• RECORD Button (circle icon ?): Controls the recording of user songs.
• PLAY/STOP Button (square with triangle icon ▶️): Controls the playback of EDU and user-recorded songs.
• DEMO Button (circle with triangle icon): Play demo songs.

I/O Panel

The IN/OUT panel features several connection ports:

• POWER Button: Turn on and off the CUP M1.
• VOLUME Knob: Control the main volume.
• HEADPHONES Jacks (x2): Two 1/4" headphone jacks. Plugging in headphones mutes the internal speakers by default, providing privacy during practice. This behavior can be adjusted in Setting Mode.
• TO DEVICE Port: Connect a USB thumb drive to update the firmware.
• TO HOST Port: Connects to a PC, tablet, or other USB-equipped device to send/receive USB MIDI/AUDIO. The CUP M1 can serve as a USB AUDIO card, MIDI controller, or MIDI sound module.
• AUX IN Jack: Connect an external audio device to the 1/8" input to listen to it through the CUP M1's speakers or headphone jacks.
• LINE OUT [R] [L/MONO] Jacks: Connect the CUP M1 to an external sound system, recorder, amplifier, etc.

Pedals

The CUP M1 supports 3 pedals:

• Damper Pedal (Right): Performs the same function as the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, sustaining notes after releasing the keys. Offers half-damper functionality to control sustain duration.
• Sostenuto Pedal (Center): Sustains notes played when the pedal is pressed, but not subsequently played notes.
• Soft Pedal (Left): Changes the character of the sound, making it softer and quieter, for passages requiring extreme pianissimo.

Power Connection

DC 12V 2A: Plug the included power adapter into the DC power jack.

Chapter 4: CUP M1 Details

POWER

Press the power button to turn on the CUP M1. To conserve energy, the CUP M1 will, by default, automatically shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity. This auto-power off feature can be adjusted in Setting Mode.

SOUND SELECT Mode

The CUP M1 offers 12 sound presets organized into 6 instrument categories (two per category). By repeatedly pressing the [SOUND] button, you can cycle through these presets. The [SOUND] button's color and the corresponding preset name will be shown in the LCD. The color sequence is WHITE -> RED -> YELLOW -> GREEN -> BLUE -> PINK.

Sound List

You can also navigate through the preset list using the [-]/[+] buttons. Press and hold the [SOUND] button for 2 seconds to quickly jump back to the first preset, Piano 1.

PIANO RESET

To restore all Function settings to their factory defaults, first exit all feature modes (Function, Layer, Split, Metronome, Demo, Edu), then press the [-] and [+] buttons together simultaneously.

LAYER Mode

Layer mode allows you to play two different sounds simultaneously across the entire keyboard. Press the [LAYER/SPLIT] button to enable Layer mode. When in Layer mode, the [-] / [+] buttons will both be lit. The default layered sound is Strings. To change the layered sound, press the [SOUND] button or the [-], [+] buttons.

LAYER Volume Control

To alter the Layer volume, hold the [LAYER] button for 2 seconds then release. Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the layer volume (0-127). When the volume is modified, the [-] or [+] button will turn red. Press the [-] / [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default layer volume setting. If the [-] / [+] buttons are not used for two seconds, the screen will revert back to the Layer sound select mode. Press the [LAYER] button twice to exit Layer mode.

SPLIT Mode

Split mode allows you to play two different sounds on the keyboard, one in the left hand and one in the right. Press the [LAYER/SPLIT] button twice to enable Split mode. When in Split mode, the [-] / [+] buttons will both be lit. The default split sound is Bass. To change the SPLIT sound, press the [SOUND] button or the [-] or [+] buttons.

Split Vol

To alter the Split volume, hold the [LAYER/SPLIT] button for 2 seconds then release. Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the Split volume (0-127). When the volume is modified, the [-] or [+] button will turn red. Press the [-] / [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default Split volume setting. If the [-] / [+] buttons are not used for two seconds, the screen will revert back to the split sound select mode.

SPLIT Point

Hold the [SPLIT] button for 2 seconds. The light will turn red. Next, press any piano key to set the desired split point. Once set, you will return to the Split sound select display. Press the [SPLIT] button once more to exit Split mode.

DUO Mode

Press the [SOUND] and [LAYER/SPLIT] buttons simultaneously to enable Duo mode. Duo mode facilitates two-player, side-by-side performance and divides the keyboard as follows:

• Left Side: A0~ C4
• Right Side: C#4 ~ C8

To end DUO mode, press [SOUND] and [LAYER/SPLIT] buttons simultaneously.

METRONOME

Press the [METRONOME] button to activate. The metronome will start, the button will flash blue, and the [-] / [+] buttons will light solid blue. The speed at which the [METRONOME] button flashes corresponds to the current tempo.

METRONOME Tempo

You can adjust the [METRONOME] speed using the [-] / [+] buttons. The tempo range is from 20 to 280 (BPM).

METRONOME Time Signature

To access the Time Signature setting, hold the [METRONOME] button for 2 seconds then release. The button's color will change from blue to red. The screen displays the current time signature selection. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to select a different time signature (e.g., 1/4, 2/2, 2/4, 3/4, 3/8, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8). If the [-] / [+] buttons are not used for two seconds, the screen will revert back to the Tempo adjustment display and the button color will change back to blue.

METRONOME Volume Control

The volume of the metronome can be adjusted through [SETTING] mode. See the [SETTING] section for details.

To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again.

FUNCTION Mode

The Function menu contains four adjustable sound parameters: Transpose, Chorus, Reverb, and Touch. Press the [FUNCTION] button (cog wheel ⚙️) to access the menu. Repeated presses of the [FUNCTION] button will cycle through the parameters. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to adjust the selected parameter.

• Transpose: Press the [FUNCTION] button to select Transpose. The LCD screen will display Transpose. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to change the Transpose value (-12 ~ +12). Press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
• Chorus: Press the [FUNCTION] button to select Chorus. The LCD screen will display Chorus. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to change the Chorus amount (0 ~ 127). Press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default amount.
• Reverb: Press the [FUNCTION] button to select Reverb. The LCD screen will display Reverb. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to change the Reverb amount (0 ~ 127). Press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default amount.
• Touch: Press the [FUNCTION] button to select Touch (touch sensitivity). The LCD screen will display Touch. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to select between seven touch settings: Soft 1, 2 / Normal 1, 2, 3 / Hard 1, 2. Press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default setting, Normal 2.

Function Memory: Function menu settings will be retained even with the power off.

To restore all Function settings to their factory defaults, first exit all feature modes (Function, Layer, Split, Metronome, Demo, Edu), then press the [-] / [+] buttons together simultaneously (PIANO RESET).

EDU Mode

Press the [METRONOME] and [FUNCTION] buttons simultaneously to access the built-in educational practice songs. When entering EDU mode, the [METRONOME] and [FUNCTION] buttons flash at the same time. The speed at which the buttons flash corresponds to the current Tempo. To play a practice song, press the [PLAY] button.

EDU Song Tempo Control

While a practice song is playing, you can adjust the tempo using the [-] / [+] buttons. The tempo range is from 20 to 280 (BPM).

EDU Song Select

To select different practice songs, hold the [PLAY/STOP] button for 2 seconds then release. The [PLAY/STOP] button will turn red, indicating the function is activated. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to select another practice song. If the [-] / [+] buttons are not used for two seconds, the screen will revert back to the Tempo adjustment display and the button color will change back to white.

EDU Song Practice

EDU mode allows you to practice the left and right hands separately.

• To practice the left hand, press the [METRONOME] button. This will silence playback of the left-hand part (indicated by red). EDU mode will play the right-hand part.
• To practice the right hand, press the [FUNCTION] button. This will silence playback of the right-hand part (indicated by red). EDU mode will play the left-hand part.

Press the [METRONOME] and [FUNCTION] buttons simultaneously to exit EDU mode altogether.

RECORD

Press the [RECORD] button (?) and start playing. The [RECORD] button light will blink, and recording will begin when you touch the piano keys. To stop recording, press the [RECORD] button again.

PLAY

To listen to the recorded song, press the [PLAY] button (▶️). The button LED will blink, and the song will play back.

DEMO Songs

The CUP M1 contains 7 demo songs. To listen to a demo, press the [RECORD] and [PLAY] buttons simultaneously. The [-] / [+] buttons will both light white, and the first demo will begin to play. Press [-] / [+] buttons to select which demo is playing. To end demo song playback, press the [RECORD] and [PLAY] buttons again.

Bluetooth Connection

Bluetooth is enabled by default. The Bluetooth icon will automatically light when pairing with a nearby smart device is completed.

Setting Mode

To enter Setting mode, hold the [FUNCTION] button for two seconds. The button will flash, and the [PLAY] button also flashes. Setting mode provides access to various system parameters. Press the [PLAY] button to navigate the available setting pages. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to adjust the value of the selected setting.

• Metronome Volume: Adjust the metronome volume using the [-] / [+] buttons (0~127, default: 100).
• Reverb Type: Select from one of six reverb types using the [-] / [+] buttons (default: 01/Hall 1).
  • 01 (Hall1), 02 (Hall1), 03 (Room1), 04 (Room2), 05 (Room3), 06 (Off)
• Chorus Type: Select from one of 3 chorus types using the [-] / [+] buttons (default: 01/Chorus1).
  • 01 (Chorus1), 02 (Chorus2), 03 (Off)
• EQ BASS: Adjust the bass EQ using the [-] / [+] buttons (0~127, default: 64).
• EQ TREBLE: Adjust the treble EQ using the [-] / [+] buttons (0~127, default: 64).
• LOCAL On/Off: When connected to an external sequencer/DAW, it is important to disable the keyboard's 'local control' to avoid doubled notes.
  • On: Local allows the CUP M1 to trigger itself normally. Local is On by default.
  • Off: The CUP M1 no longer triggers itself directly and only transmits/receives via USB MIDI.
• Auto Power: With Auto Power enabled, the CUP M1 will shut down automatically. Select an interval of 10, 30, or 60 minutes. Auto Power off can also be disabled (Off). Options: Off / 10 minutes / 30 minutes / 60 minutes.
• Tune: To fine-tune the CUP M1, use the [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the pitch (±100 cents). To reset the factory tuning (0 cents), press the [-] and [+] buttons together simultaneously.
• Bluetooth: Activation of Bluetooth mode, On/Off (Default: On).
• MIDI Panic: MIDI Panic is useful for silencing any stuck notes that may occur when working with external MIDI devices.
• MIDI Channel: Select the MIDI Channel (00~15, except 09) (Default: 00).
• Speaker Setting: Controls how the internal speakers behave when headphones are connected to the CUP M1.
  • 1) Default: When connecting to either headphone jack, the speakers will mute automatically.
  • 2) Headphone mute: The headphone jacks will be muted, and sound will only come from the speakers.
  • 3) Speakers Mute: The speakers will be muted, and sound will only be heard via the headphone connections.
  • 4) Both: Regardless of headphone usage, sound will be heard from both the speakers and headphones.
• Aux Bluetooth Volume: Bluetooth aux-in volume control (0~127).
• Reset: Invoking this parameter resets the CUP M1 back to its factory default settings.

To exit Setting mode, press the [FUNCTION] button again.

Chapter 5: Appendix

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Channel Modes

Specifications

Chapter 6: Appendix (Assembly Instructions)

What's Included

• Piano Body Bolts (A) x 2
• Back Panel Bolts (B) x 2
• Back Panel Bolts (C) x 4
• Pedal Board Bolts (D) x 4
• Headphone Bolts (E) x 4
• Cable Clips (F) x 4

Diagrams of Parts:

• Piano Body: Depicts the main keyboard unit.
• Back Panel: Shows the rear panel structure.
• Pedal Board: Illustrates the pedal assembly.
• Legs (2): Shows the two main support legs for the stand.
• Headphones holder: A bracket for holding headphones.

1. Attaching the Pedal Board

Start with the right Stand Leg. Align the holes in the Pedal Board with the holes in the Pedal Board Bracket. Ensure the pedals are facing towards the front of the Stand Legs. Thread two Pedal Board Bolts (D) through the Pedal Board and into the bracket. Repeat with the left Stand Leg and tighten all bolts fully.

2. Attaching the Back Panel and Piano Body

Using four Back Panel Bolts (C) with washers, and two Back Panel Bolts (B) with washers, attach the Back Panel to the stand. Attach four cable clips (F) to secure the cable. Lift the piano onto the stand and slide forward, pushing the guide rods on the bottom of the piano into the slots on the Stand Legs. When lifting the piano onto its stand, be careful not to catch/trap hands or fingers.

3. Securing the Piano Body

Finish attaching the piano to the stand by using the two Piano Body Bolts (A) to attach the bottom of the piano to its stand.

4. Connecting the Pedal Cable and Power Supply

Attach the DC Adaptor and Pedal Cable into their connectors on the bottom of the piano.

5. Installing the Headphone Holder

Attach the headphone holder to the bottom left of the piano with the four Headphone Bolts (E).

Bench Assembly

The bench assembly involves connecting legs (A) to the seat base (B) using screws (C).

• A: Legs (x4)
• B: Seat Base
• C: Screws (x4)