User manual ROLAND C-180

[. . . ] The instrument sounds can be played via the entire keyboard, while the bass notes can be triggered via the left half of the keyboard. Whenever you play two-hand parts (and perhaps even chords with your left hand), the bass part will sound the lowest note of every chord you play. Record your own performances The C-180 makes it easy to record your own performances. Before using this instrument, carefully read the section on page 2. It provides important information concerning the proper operation of the C-180. To get the most out of the C-180 and to ensure many years of trouble-free service, we urge you to read through this Owner's Manual thoroughly. [. . . ] Note: Press [CANCEL] to switch off all registers. If the indicator of a tab lights, the corresponding register is audible. You can activate as many registers as you like. Note: The SUSTAIN function is not available in Organ mode. An optional footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack will thus not allow you to hold the notes. Press the [ORGAN BRILLIANCE] button (indicator goes off) if you want to make the organ sound mellower. 9 Owner's Manual 3. 2 BASS functions Changing the split point As stated above, the left-hand part of the keyboard can be used to add bass notes to your playing. The C-180 scans all keys from the far left up to the split point to decide which bass notes to play. After activating this split function, only the BASS part will sound: it will sound the lowest note you play to the left of the "M" symbol. Playing only bass notes to the left of the split point You can also activate a BASS split function that will mute the MANUAL part to the left of the split point, leaving only the BASS part in the left half of the keyboard: 1. Press and hold a BASS tab, whose indicator does not light, in the off position (press the side closer to the rear panel). Its indicator starts flashing and goes dark when you release the tab 2. This time, the left half of the keyboard can be used to play monophonic bass lines (one note at the time), while the right half allows you to trigger the organ registers (see page 9). To switch off this BASS split mode, press and hold the BASS tab in the "off " position until it flashes again. BASS range (can be changed) MANUAL range (without BASS split) MANUAL range (with BASS split, see below) Note: Do not forget to switch on at least one BASS tab in order to hear the bass notes. Playing the bass notes with an optional PK-5 The C-180's BASS registers can also be triggered via MIDI. The best way to do so is by using an optional PK-5 MIDI bass pedal unit. Press and hold the [REVERB] button until its indicator starts flashing. Use the [BASS] slider to set the desired Reverb depth. Selecting different tunings Tuning the C-180 There may be times when you accompany acoustic instruments that are difficult or impossible to tune. In that case, use the [PITCH] control on the C-180's rear panel to adapt the C-180's tuning to that of the acoustic instrument. Turn the [PITCH] control towards the " " to tune the C-180 lower (so that the A4's frequency drops below the default "440Hz" setting). Turn it towards the "#" symbol to tune the C-180 higher. Using different temperaments Like all digital instruments, the C-180 relies on the standard tuning system for western music, where the distance (interval) is the same for all semitones of an octave. Not so long ago, however, other tunings were used for performing classical western music. These tunings are characterized by varying intervals between the semi- Using an expression pedal In Organ mode (as well as in Orchestra mode, page 13), you can connect an optional EV-5 or FV-300L expression pedal to the EXPRESSION PEDAL jack. Doing so allows you to control the C-180's global volume by foot for swelling effects. 11 Owner's Manual Transposing (same fingering, different notes) You can have the C-180 sound in a different key while still playing the same notes on the keyboard. That way, even songs originally written in a difficult key with many (sharps) or (flats) (i. e. This is especially useful when you are used to playing a given song in one key, while someone else wants you to play it in another key: just change the Transpose setting and you're there. The transposition remains in effect until you change it or until you switch off the C-180. [. . . ] MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment will be received here. As a result, the C-180 will produce sound, change tones, or perform other operations. MIDI Out connector--Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect this port to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device. Performance data detailing what has been played on the keyboard, and other data, such as that generated when the optional footswitch or expression pedal is used, is transmitted from here to external MIDI devices. C-180 MIDI Out In 6. 1 Making the connections Note: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and switch off the power on all devices before making any connections. 1. [. . . ]