User manual ROLAND EXR-46OR

[. . . ] Thank you for choosing a Roland EXR-46 OR Interactive Arranger, a novel keyboard with a superior Roland sound source, an intuitive user interface, a USB port, V-LINK compatibility and a host of other useful functions. To get the most out of the EXR-46 OR and to ensure many years of trouble-free service, we urge you to read through this Owner's Manual thoroughly. To avoid confusion, let's agree to use the word "button" for all keys on the front panel, and use "key" only when referring to the EXR-46 OR's keyboard. Before using this instrument, carefully read the "Important notes" (p. [. . . ] As soon a you select a value other than "0", the TRANSPOSE icon starts flashing to signal that the EXR-46 OR is applying global transposition to all sections. (4) To switch the global transposition back off, repeat step (3), this time entering the value "0" (no transposition). the TRANSPOSE icon stops flashing (and disappears if the "USRTrnsp" function is off). Note: This setting is not saved to a User Program and will be cancelled when you switch off the EXR-46 OR. (5) Press another "big" button in the DATA ENTRY section to leave this function. The EXR-46 OR is velocity sensitive, which means that the volume and brightness of the Main, Split and Dual notes depend on the force/speed with which you strike the keys. The harder you play, the louder and brighter the resulting notes will be, which creates a perfectly natural effect. (That explains why the KEYBOARD TOUCH function is on when you power on the EXR-46 OR. ) If the EXR-46 OR is your first musical instrument ever, you may feel distracted by the volume and timbre variations of the notes you play. "1" is very low (usually inaudible), while "127" corresponds to maximum striking force (loud, bright notes). The value is only used when the KEY TOUCH icon is not displayed (otherwise, all notes use the velocity values that correspond to the force with which you strike the keys). (5) Press another "big" button in the DATA ENTRY section to leave this function. This means that by hitting the keys harder and softer, you alternate between two sounds. So only switch off this parameter if doing so makes you feel more comfortable. Note: Keyboard Touch applies to all parts you can play yourself (the "Keyboard parts"): Main, Split, and Dual. (3) In either case, you can release the lever if you no longer need the effect. Note: Modulation is not available when the MFX type= "Rotary". In that case, the modulation axis of the lever is used for switching between the fast and slow speeds. The footswitch can be used for sustaining the notes you are playing (default), as Soft or Sostenuto pedal, to change the Rotary effect speed (MFX), and more. To use it for holding the notes you are playing, proceed as follows: (1) Connect a DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS FS-5U footswitch to the FOOTSWITCH jack. The BENDER/MODULATION lever to the left of the keyboard can be used to add two kinds of effects to the Keyboard-part notes. (1) Press the lever towards the rear of the EXR-46 OR to add a vibrato effect ("wobble") to the notes you are playing. [. . . ] (2) Hold down the [ACOUSTIC] and [ARRANGER¥BAND] buttons while you switch the EXR-46 OR back on again. It is now impossible to start/stop the Arranger using the [START÷ sTOP] button. Keyboard: 61 keys, velocity sensitive Sound source: PCM samples Max polyphony: 64 voices Tones: 650 panel sounds, of which 107 oriental sounds (542 XG compatible voices/256 GM2 compatible sounds) Drum Kits: 33 Drum Kits, of which 13 oriental kits (11 XG compatible + 9 GM2 compatible) Multitimbral parts: 19 Compatibility: GM2, GS, XG Lite Display type: New large backlit custom display Panel controls: VOLUME knob, ACCOMP/KEYBOARD BALANCE buttons, TEMPO/DATA buttons, BENDER/MODULATION lever, FAMILY buttons, SELECT buttons, numeric buttons [0]~[9], 8 assignable TONE buttons, 12 ORIENTAL SCALE buttons, 3 SCALE MEMORY buttons Music Styles: 149 Styles in Flash memory (99 factory + 50 changeable) One Touch: 2 x 99 Orchestrator: 3 levels: Drum&Bass, Combo, Full Band LOCK functions (setting filters x10): STYLE, TONE, TEMPO, TRANSPOSE, MONO/PORTAMENTO Songs: Realtime SMF player 16-track Recorder: 4 easy modes (ALL, Keyboard, Single, Punch In/ Out) Flash Memory: For Music Styles, User Program sets and songs User Programs: 200 Effects: Reverb: 8 types, Chorus: 8 types, Multi-FX: 47 types Data storage: FDD 3. 5" 2HD/2DD (Styles, Songs/SMF, User Programs), File save & load from PC via USB (Styles, Songs, User Programs) Metronome: Time Signature setting (1/4~9/4, 1/8~9/8), Volume setting Other functions: 3 easy modes (Piano/Solo, Arranger/Band, Pianist), Drum Pad mode, Music Assistant: 100 settings, Split (2 Tones: Split [L] + Main [R]), Dual (2 Tones: Main + Dual), Melody Intelligence: 18 types, Octave (­4~4), User Transpose (­12~12)/Glbl Transpose (­6~5), V-Link System updates: Yes Connections: USB: MIDI communication and file transfer, MIDI IN, OUT Outputs: L/Mono, Right (1/4" phone jacks), Phones 1/2, DC IN (adapter) Others: Output Power: 10W+10W with "Digital Bass Enhancer", Stereo Speakers: 2x ø13cm, Bass Reflex Power supply: 12V/3. 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