User manual ROLAND CE-2B

[. . . ] They provide information concerning the proper operation of the EXR-5s/EXR-3s. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S. The EXR-5s/EXR-3s's sounds are based on full-length (uncompressed) waveforms, which is unique in this price range. This produces vibrant, realistic sounds quite unlike anything you would expect from a budget-friendly arranger keyboard. [. . . ] If you want to use your left hand, assign a sound between "449" and "510" to the Split part. (3) Change the split point (page 88) in such a way that only a few keys are assigned to the percussion sound/sound effect ("C6" for right-hand effect playing, "C3" for lefthand effect playing). (4) To obtain a meaningful effect , you may also have to change the MAIN Oct or SPLT Oct setting (page 91). If you assign a sound effect/percussion sound to the Split part, the key ranges could be set as shown below. The Transpose function changes the pitch of the notes and chords you play. Instead of figuring out what other keys you need to press to accommodate the singer or an instrumentalist, you can set the required Transpose value and go on playing the song the way you practised it, while sounding in a different key. There are two transpose functions: one ("USRTrnsp") whose setting can be saved to a User Program, and a second one ("GLBTrnsp") that applies to all sections and whose setting is added to (or subtracted from) the "USR Transp" value. Let us begin with the "USRTrnsp" function, which is assigned to the [TRANSPOSE] button: A "semitone" is one step between a white and a black key (or two adjacent white keys, i. You can also directly enter the desired interval by pressing the corresponding numeric key. To transpose the keyboard down, hold down [­] while pressing [0]~[9] (in that case, you can transpose the pitch down by up to 9 semitones). Here's an example: to hear an "E" each time you play a "C", select "4". 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. 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. 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-5s/EXR-3s to add a vibrato effect ("wobble") to the notes you are playing. The Modulation axis can also be used for switching between the slow and fast Rotary speeds (if the "Rotary" effect is assigned to the MFX). (2) Turn the lever to the left to temporarily lower the pitch of the notes you are playing. EXR-5s/EXR-3s (3) In either case, you can release the lever if you no longer need the effect. [. . . ] If you like, you can also record your performance (or a Recorder songs) to cassette, MD, etc. To this end, you need to connect the EXR-5s/EXR-3s's OUTPUT sockets to the external device's REC IN jacks. Another use for these outputs is to connect the EXR-5s/EXR-3s to your HiFi or keyboard amplifier (such as the Roland KC-550/350/150). Using a HiFi amplifier requires the use of an adapter plug (RCA/ phono 1/4" jack). [. . . ]