User manual ROLAND DP-990F

[. . . ] IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 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. [. . . ] This tuning eliminates ambiguities in the fifths and thirds. It is unsuited to playing melodies and cannot be transposed, but is capable of beautiful sonorities. The Just tunings differ from major and minor keys. You can get the same effect with the minor scale as with the major scale. This tuning is suitable for the music of Arabia. This is an improvement of the Meantone and Just tunings that provides a high degree of freedom of modulation. Performances are possible in all keys (III). This scale makes some compromises in just intonation, enabling transposition to other keys. This tuning, devised by the philosopher Pythagoras, eliminates dissonance in fourths and fifths. Dissonance is produced by third-interval chords, but melodies are euphonious. This temperament combines the Meantone and Pythagorean tunings. Performances are possible in all keys (first technique, III). 1 Equal 2 Just (Major) When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other such instances, you can match the standard pitch to another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that's played when you finger the middle A key. For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument's standard pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments. This tuning of all the instruments to a standard pitch is called "Tuning. " Setting 15. 3­40. 0­66. 2 Master tuning value 415. 3 Hz ­ 440. 0 Hz ­ 466. 2 Hz 6 Meantone 3 Just (Minor) 4 Arabic 5 Kirnberger When the instrument is shipped from the factory, this is set to "440. 0 Hz. " 7 Pythagorean Using a Piano's Unique Tuning (Stretch Tuning) 8 Werckmeister Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This method of tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as "stretched tuning. " Setting On Description This tuning curve expands the bass and treble ends somewhat. It is suitable for performances such as piano solos. This is suitable for when using Dual play (p. 28) or when playing in an ensemble with other instruments. OFF 55 Various Settings Specifying the Temperament Key When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the temperament key 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 temperament key. Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played (String Resonance) When you play the keys on an acoustic piano, the strings that are already playing resonate as well. The function that reproduces this effect is called "String Resonance. " Setting Description The resonance level decreases as the value is decreased, while increasing the value increases the amount of resonance. The String Resonance function is not active when the value is set to "OFF. " OFF, 1­10 Temperament Temperament key Display Key C C C C d D E_ E E E F F F F G G A_ A A A b_ B b B * When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. [. . . ] Music Sound Light 155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda. Rua San Jose, 211 Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666 UNITED KINGDOM Roland (U. K. ) Ltd. Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701 PANAMA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S. A. Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, Panama City, REP. [. . . ]