User manual ROLAND FP-9 V 1.00 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

[. . . ] These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. 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. Copyright © 2003 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. [. . . ] 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. 38), and press the [Strings/Pad] button. 2. 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. You can give the sound greater Cho CHORUS dimension, with more fatness and breath. 1. 38), and press the [Voice/GM2] button. 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the pedal function. t. ch TREMOLO CHORUS This effect is Chorus effect with added cyclic modulation of volume. This effect adds spinning Changing the Effect Type 1. 38), and press the [Effects] button. The effect number appears in the display. fig. 01-22 rot ROTARY sounds similar to the sound of an organ using a rotating speaker of the past. This effect adds a phase-shifted sound to the direct sound, pro- Pha PHASER ducing a twisting modulation that creates spaciousness and depth. This effect produces a metallic FLn FLANGER resonance that rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or landing. Playing a composition with its original tuning lets you enjoy the sonorities of the chords that the composer originally intended. Temperament 7 Kirnberger Qualities This is an improvement of the Mean Tone and Just tunings that provides a high degree of freedom of modulation. Performances are possible in all keys (III). 3. 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. Every interval produces about the same amount of slight dissonance. This setting is in effect when you turn on the power. [. . . ] C. , V6V 2M4 CANADA TEL: (604) 270 6626 Roland Canada Ltd. (Toronto Office) 170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707 INDONESIA PT Citra IntiRama J1. 15J-150 Jakarta Pusat INDONESIA TEL: (021) 6324170 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda. Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666 PANAMA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S. A. [. . . ]