User manual ROLAND FP-9 V 1.00 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

[. . . ] Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Experience a Variety of Performances with Dual and Split Functions Layer two of the FP-9's many internal tones, play with different tones assigned to the left and right sections of the keyboard, and enjoy many other possibilities in working with Performances. Easy Recording Functions You can easily record your own performances using simple button operations. Includes USB Connector Connect your computer to the FP-9's USB connector and exchange MIDI data. High-quality Speaker Provided Enjoy listening to powerful, moving performances thanks to the high-quality speaker. "Sound Control" and "Equalizer" for Enriched Sound These functions allow you to correct discrepancies in the tone and adjust the tonal quality to create a fuller sound. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. For the U. K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. [. . . ] Vivrato is added by pressing the pedal. How the Sostenuto Pedal(FC1) effects are applied 1. Press the [-] or [+] button to select how the pedal effects are to be applied. How the Damper Pedal effects are applied 1. 38), then press the [Guitar/Bass] button. * What is the leading bass function? The function that sounds the lowest note of a fingered chord as the bass tone is called "Leading Bass. " * Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. * The function may not work properly if a pedal other than the supplied pedal or expression pedal is used. * Be sure to switch off the power to the unit before attempting to disconnect or connect a pedal cord. 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select how the pedal effects are to be applied. 39 Chapter 4 Other Functions fig. 04-02 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the effect. You can select from the following. Indication Effects Description When you depress the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, the Works of the Soft Pedal(FC2) When the instrument is turned on, this is set to function as a soft pedal. S. rE SYMPATHETIC RESONANCE sound from the strings that were struck resonates with other strings, adding rich reverberations and broadness to the sound. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the pedal function. Enh ENHANCER structure of the high frequencies, adding sparkle and tightness to the sound. Works of the Sostenuto Pedal(FC1) When the instrument is turned on, this is set to function as a sostenuto pedal. dLy DELAY This effect adds a delay sound like an echo. Hold down the [Transpose] button, and press a key corresponding to the keynote. The display is as follows: fig. Chart3 Display Letter name C C d_ D d D E_ E E E F F F F G G A_ A A A b_ B b B 1. 38), and press the [Transpose] button. fig. 04-06 When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the keynote for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key). If you choose an equal temperament, there's no need to select a keynote. * When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the FP-9 to the fundamental pitch of the other instruments. Temperament Tonic 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to change the temperament. You can choose from among the seven tunings described below. Temperament 1 Equal Qualities In this tuning, each octave is divided into twelve equal steps. This tuning, devised by the philosopher Pythagoras, eliminates dissonance in fourths and fifths. Dissonance is produced by third-interval chords, but melodies are euphonious. It is unsuited to playing melodies and cannot be transposed, but is capable of beautiful sonorities. You can get the same effect with the minor scale as with the major scale. [. . . ] No. 37 Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY TEL: (0212) 249 85 10 CENTRAL/LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S. A. Av. Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 FINLAND Roland Scandinavia As, Filial Finland Elannontie 5 FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND TEL: (0)9 68 24 020 U. A. E. Zak Electronics & Musical Instruments Co. Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701 GERMANY Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH. Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090 INDIA Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. [. . . ]