Korg B2 / B2SP Digital Piano: Master Command & Shortcode Reference

This reference guide covers all input combinations, shortcodes, and hidden functions for the Korg B2, B2SP, and B2N digital pianos. MostKorg prints the names of most advanced settingsfunctions aredirectly triggered by holding downonto the controlchassis buttonsjust whileabove pressingthe specifickeys. keysTo execute a command, hold the modifier button(s) on the piano.left panel and press the target key.

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1. Core Modes & Power Commands

Function Modifier Button(s) Target Piano Key Description Enter Partner Mode (SplitSplit) Keyboard): Hold downMETRONOME thePress METRONOMEPOWER button and press the POWER button to turn the instrument on. This splitsSplits the keyboard into two identical pitch zones (ideal for duets or teaching).zones. Note: This must(Must be done while the piano is powered off.off). Play Demo Songs:Songs Press PIANO PLAY and+ SOUND simultaneouslyNone to startStarts the built-in demo song cycle. Disable Auto Power-Off:Off ByHold default,PIANO PLAY + SOUND Press C8 (Highest Key) Prevents the piano turnsfrom offautomatically shutting down after 30 minutes of inactivity. To disable this, hold PIANO PLAY and SOUND simultaneously and press the Auto Power-Off Disable key (the highest key on the keyboard, C8).

2. Instant Sound Selection

Instead of pressing the SOUND button repeatedly to cycle through patches, you can select them directly. This is particularly useful for jumping straight to the richer classical piano sounds without cycling through the entire bank.

Action: Hold the SOUND button and press one of the first 12 white keys (starting from the lowest note, A0):

Key 1 (A0): German Concert Piano Key 2 (B0): Classic Piano Key 3 (C1): Italian Concert Piano Key 4 (D1): Jazz Piano Key 5 (E1): Ballad Piano Key 6 (F1): Stage E.P. Key 7 (G1): 60's E.P. Key 8 (A1): Digital E.Piano Key 9 (B1): Harpsichord Key 10 (C2): Pipe Organ Key 11 (D2): Electric Organ Key 12 (E2): Strings

3. Touch Sensitivity (Key Weight Response)

Function Modifier Button(s) Target Piano Key Description Action:Lighter Touch Hold downPIANO PLAY + SOUND Press A7 (Label: Lighter) Requires less physical force to reach maximum volume. Good for synth lines or reducing hand fatigue. Normal Touch Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Press A#7 / Bb7 (Label: Normal) Standard acoustic piano dynamic response (Default). Heavier Touch Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Press B7 (Label: Heavier) Requires forceful striking for max volume. Ideal for extreme dynamic control in classical pieces (e.g., Chopin or Debussy).

3. Instant Sound Selection

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Function Modifier Button(s) Target Piano Key German Concert Piano Hold SOUND Press A0 (1st white key) Classic Piano Hold SOUND Press B0 (2nd white key) Italian Concert Piano Hold SOUND Press C1 (3rd white key) Jazz Piano Hold SOUND Press D1 (4th white key) Ballad Piano Hold SOUND Press E1 (5th white key) Stage E.P. Hold SOUND Press F1 (6th white key) 60's E.P. Hold SOUND Press G1 (7th white key) Digital E.Piano Hold SOUND Press A1 (8th white key) Harpsichord Hold SOUND Press B1 (9th white key) Pipe Organ Hold SOUND Press C2 (10th white key) Electric Organ Hold SOUND Press D2 (11th Whitewhite Keykey) Strings Hold SOUND Press E2 (D2): Lighter Touch 12th Whitewhite Keykey) (E2): Normal Touch (Default) 13th White Key (F2): Heavier Touch

4. Transposition & Master Tuning

Action: Hold down the PIANO PLAY and SOUND buttons simultaneously while pressing the corresponding keys:

Transpose Down: Press keys between F6 and B6 to lower the pitch in semitones. Transpose Up: Press keys between C#7 and F7 to raise the pitch in semitones. Reset Transpose: Press C7 to return to standard tuning. Master Tuning (Fine Pitch): Press the designated Pitch Higher / Pitch Lower keys. Press both the Higher and Lower keys simultaneously to instantly reset the tuning to A4 = 440 Hz.

5. Effects Control (Reverb & Chorus)

Action:

HolddowntheFunction PIANOModifier PLAYButton(s) andTarget SOUNDPiano buttonsKey simultaneously,Description then press:

• Reverb On /Hold Off:PIANO TogglesPLAY the+ SOUND Key labelled Reverb On Adds concert hall acoustic spaceresonance. effect.
• Reverb Off Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Key labelled Reverb Off Removes hall resonance for a completely dry signal. Chorus On / Off:Off Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Keys labelled Chorus On / Off Toggles themodulation. modulation effect (highlyHighly recommended for E.Electric Piano patches)patches.

5. MIDI & Homelab Connectivity (USB)

Function Modifier Button(s) Target Piano Key Description Local Control Off Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Key labelled Local Off Mutes the internal Korg speakers so you only hear the virtual instrument from your homelab server or DAW (prevents a double-note echo). Local Control On Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Key labelled Local On Restores sound to the internal Korg speakers. PC Enable / Disable Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Keys labelled PC Enable/Disable Toggles whether the piano accepts Program Change (instrument patch) commands from external software. CC Enable / Disable Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Keys labelled CC Enable/Disable Toggles whether sustain pedal data (Control Change) is sent/received. MIDI Channel Down / Up Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Keys labelled Channel Down/Up Cycles through MIDI transmission channels 1-16 to avoid data conflicts.

6. Transpose & Master Tuning

Function Modifier Button(s) Target Piano Key Description Reset Transpose (±0) Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Press C7 (Label: ±0) Returns the keyboard to standard concert pitch. Transpose Down (-1 to -6) Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Press keys B6 down to F#6 Lowers the pitch in semitones (labels -1 through -6). Transpose Up (+1 to +5) Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Press keys C#7 to F7 Raises the pitch in semitones (labels +1 through +5). Pitch Higher / Lower Hold PIANO PLAY + SOUND Keys labelled Pitch Higher/Lower Fine-tunes the master frequency. Press both simultaneously to instantly reset to A4=440Hz.

7. Advanced Metronome Settings

Function Modifier Button(s) Target Piano Key Description Action:Set Tempo Hold theMETRONOME METRONOMEKeys button,labelled then press the designated keys on the keyboard to map your values:

Tempo Adjustment: Use the "x100"x100, "x10"x10, andx1 "x1" multiplier keys to buildBuild your exact BPM,BPM. or(e.g., usefor the125 sequenceBPM: numberspress ifx100 mapped.once, x10 twice, x1 five times). Time Signature (Beat): PressHold METRONOME Key labelled Beat Cycle the "Low"accent orplacement "High" beat keys to cycle through (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/4,4). etc. Metronome Volume:Volume PressHold theMETRONOME lower/higherKeys volumelabelled settingLow keysor onHigh the left side of the keyboard to balanceBalances the click track against the volume of your playingplaying. volume.