User manual ROLAND EXR-5S ANNEXE 279

[. . . ] Thank you for choosing a Roland EXR-5s/EXR-3s Interactive Arranger 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-5s/EXR-3s 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-5s/EXR-3s's keyboard. Before using this instrument, carefully read the "Important notes" (p. [. . . ] 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-5s/EXR-3s. (5) Press another "big" button in the DATA ENTRY section to leave this function. The EXR-5s/EXR-3s allows you to transpose the Keyboard parts (Main, Split, Dual) up or down by 4 octaves. To change the octave transposition of a part, hold down [TONE] (Main part), [SPLIT] (Split part) or [DUAL] (Dual part), while pressing [­] (down) or [+] (up). Here are yet other functions related to the Keyboard parts. These can be set via the FUNCTION menu, or are covered elsewhere: · The EXR-5s/EXR-3s 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-5s/EXR-3s. ) If the EXR-5s/EXR-3s is your first musical instrument ever, you may feel distracted by the volume and timbre variations of the notes you play. (1) If the KEY TOUCH icon is not displayed , press the [KEYBOARD¥TOUCH] button to activate the EXR-5s/ EXR-3s's velocity sensitivity. (2) Press the button again to switch the KEYBOARD TOUCH function off, if you don't need it. (3) To set a fixed velocity value, press and hold the [KEYBOARD¥TOUCH] button until the "KbdTouch" message is displayed. (4) Use the numeric buttons and/or [­]/[+] to set the velocity value that should be used for all notes you play (1~127). R EXR-5s/EXR-3s "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. note: Some sounds use "velocity switching". 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: This setting can be saved to a User Program (see p. Note: Keyboard Touch applies to all parts you can play yourself (the "Keyboard parts"): Main, Split, and Dual. [. . . ] (2) Hold down the [ACOUSTIC] and [ARRANGER÷ BAND] buttons while you switch the EXR-5s/EXR-3s back on again. the display briefly shows "DISABLED". It is now impossible to start/stop the Arranger using the [START÷ sTOP] button. Repeat the above procedure when you want to use the Arranger again. [. . . ]