User manual ROLAND FP-5 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] ® Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano FP-5. Main Features Stylish, Light, Compact Design The refined design fits in anywhere; and since it is so lightweight and compact, it's easy to take the instrument with you wherever you go. Authentic Piano Performances Features high-quality concert grand piano sounds and a Progressive Hammer Action keyboard that gives a more realistic piano touch by providing a heavier feel in the low end and a lighter feel in the upper notes. In addition, the FP-5 is equipped with three pedal jacks and comes with a halfdamper pedal capable of adjusting the depth of the resonance, combining to allow you to enjoy truly authentic piano performances. Wide Variety of Tones For Use in Many Musical Genres The FP-5 offers not just piano sounds, but over 50 different onboard sounds that can be used in a wide variety of musical styles. Additionally, the high-quality effects allow you to add more richness and expression to the sound. "Tone Wheel Mode" Simulates Creation of Organ Sounds Now, you can simulate the way organ sounds are created using the harmonic bars. You can turn footages on and off and set their volumes to make fine adjustments in the sound. "Session Partner" Lets You Enjoy Playing with a Session-Like Feel Enjoy true session-like feel while performing along with a "rhythm" section built upon realistic-sounding "rhythms. " You can specify the "rhythm" chord progression with your left hand, and create original chord progressions as well. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" ( p. [. . . ] Switch to Function mode, then press the [Guitar/ Bass] button. b. uP (Bend Up) b. dn (Bend Down) Mod (Modulation) 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select how the pedal effects are to be applied. * 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. 43 Chapter 4 Other Functions Works of the Soft Pedal(FC2) When the instrument is turned on, this is set to function as a soft pedal. * 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. 1. Switch to Function mode, and press the [Strings/Pad] button. fig. 04-02 Setting the Part to Which Effects Are Added This specifies which part is to have priority when the effects flashes in red assigned to the Upper Tone and Lower Tone differ in Dual Play or Split Play. 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the pedal function. Works of the Sostenuto Pedal(FC1) When the instrument is turned on, this is set to function as a sostenuto pedal. 1. Switch to Function mode, and press the [Effects] button. fig. 04-04 1. Switch to Function mode, and press the [Voice/GM2] button. flashes in red 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select Upper or Lower. indication description Effects are added to the Upper Tone. Changing the Work of the Pedal Control Connecting the included pedal to the Damper jack allows you to use pedal to alter the sounds' pitches, when you press the [Pedal Control] button to light up. It can also be set to function as an another works. -U(Upper) -L(Lower) Effects are added to the Lower Tone. If same effects are assigned to the Upper Tone and Lower Tone, the same effects are added to both of Tones. 1. Switch to Function mode, and press the [Pedal Control] button. fig. 04-04 Changing the Pitch of the Lower Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift) You can change the pitch of the Lower Tone in Dual Play (p. Altering the pitch in one-octave units in this way is called "Octave Shift. " For example, you can raise the pitch of the Lower Tone to the same pitch of the Upper Tone in Split Play. flashes in red 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the pedal function. indication b. uP b. dn function Bend Up description Pitch rises by pressing the pedal pedal Mod Modulation Vivrato is added by pressing the pedal 1. Switch to Function mode, and press the [Split] button. Bend Down Pitch lowers by pressing the 44 Chapter 4 Other Functions fig. 04-04 1. Switch to Function mode, and press the [Piano] button. fig. 04-05 flashes in red 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the pitch. The range of available pitch change spans from two octaves higher to two octaves lower. The pitch is lowered one octave each time the [-] button is pressed, while each press of the [+] button raises the pitch by one octave. To return to the original pitch, press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously. flashes in red The last three digits of the current standard pitch setting appear in the display. 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to change the standard pitch. You can set the standard pitch anywhere in a range of 415. 3 Hz to 466. 2 Hz. To return to the original pitch, press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously. Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to "Fixed" This sets the velocity the sound will have when the keyboard touch is set to "Fixed (p. 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