User manual ROLAND FP-7

[. . . ] * 5 1 0 0 0 1 6 1 7 4 - 0 3 * Introduction Full-fledged Piano Performance The FP-7F features the SuperNATURAL piano sound generator and the PHA III Ivory Feel-S keyboard. You’ll enjoy full-fledged piano performances with richly expressive piano sounds and a keyboard that allows you to express every nuance of your musical inspiration. Functions for Even More Playing Enjoyment Looper (p. 60) This lets you layer your performance with a looper rhythm, and play it back repeatedly. The recorded phrases can also be saved in USB memory (sold separately) and used with the Audio Key function. Session Partner (p. [. . . ] • Drums • Bass MEMO If you save the recorded phrase on USB memory, you’ll also be able to use it with the Audio Key function (p. • Play back or record a song • Session Partner • Audio Key • Transpose • Change the time signature • Change the tempo 60 Recording a Layered Performance (Looper) Recording a Phrase Here’s how to record a phrase. If Using a Microphone 1. Connect your microphone (p. MEMO Since the Looper records the sound by overdubbing, noise from the microphone might be more obtrusive. If such noise is a problem, you can assign a pedal to switch the microphone input on/off (p. 72), and turn on the microphone input only when you need to record the sound from the microphone. Select a Looper Rhythm 1. Press the [DISPLAY] button a number of times to access the LOOPER screen. 2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the desired looper rhythm. For more about the available looper rhythms, refer to “Looper Rhythm List” (p. * Since changing the Looper rhythm’s tempo will change the length of the phrase, it might not fit within the available Looper recording time. MEMO You can choose which looper rhythm parts will sound (p. 67). If the following screen appears A confirmation message may appear if you attempt to select a different Looper rhythm or use a function other than the Looper before you’ve saved the recorded phrase. If it’s OK to erase the recorded phrase If you want to save the recorded phrase Press the TEMPO [+] button. Press the TEMPO [-] button to store the recorded phrase into USB memory (p. 67). 61 Recording a Layered Performance (Looper) Start Overdubbing Intro Main Ending Overdub Overdub/ Repeated playback Overdub 1. Press the LOOPER [START/STOP] button. The LOOPER [START/STOP] button will light, and the intro will start overdubbing. The looper rhythm will also begin sounding at the same time. Looper Rhythm Number Highlighted while the intro section is playing Highlighted while the main section is playing Highlighted while the ending section is playing Shown if a recorded performance exists Looper Rhythm Name Currently playing location Chord to be played next Currently playing chord Tempo Time signature When the intro has finished being overdubbed, overdubbing of the main section will start. The main section will continue being overdubbed for the number of measures of the Looper rhythm. 2. Press the LOOPER [OVERDUB] button. The LOOPER [OVERDUB] button will light, and repeated playback will begin. Pressing the LOOPER [OVERDUB] button toggles you between overdubbing and repeated playback. 3. Press the LOOPER [START/STOP] button. The ending will be overdubbed, and then overdubbing will stop. If you want to stop immediately, press the LOOPER [START/STOP] button. * If you stop during overdubbing, part of the phrase might not be preserved. MEMO • If you’re not satisfied with the phrase you recorded, and would like to re-record it, erase the phrase as described in “Erasing a Phrase” (p. • If you assign the pedal function to “Looper Start/Stop” or “Looper Overdub, ” you’ll be able to operate the Looper using the pedal (p. 31). 62 Recording a Layered Performance (Looper) Erasing a Phrase Here’s how to erase the recorded phrase. 1. Hold down the [DISPLAY] button and press the LOOPER [OVERDUB] button. A confirmation message will appear. If you decide not to erase the phrase, press the TEMPO [-] button. 2. Press the TEMPO [+] button. The phrase will be erased. 80). 63 Detailed Settings for Various Functions Basic Operation in Function Mode In Function mode you can make detailed settings for various performance and recording functions. Entering Function mode 1. Press the [FUNCTION] button. The [FUNCTION] button will light, and you’ll enter Function mode. 2. Use the [+] [-] buttons to select the item that you want to edit, and press the [PIANO] button. Repeat this step to select the setting that you want to edit. Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will take you back to the previous screen. Editing the Setting 1. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the value of the setting. By pressing the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously, you can revert to the factory-set value. Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will take you back to the previous screen. If you want to continue editing other settings, return to step 2 of “Entering Function mode” and select the setting that you want to edit. 2. Press the [FUNCTION] button. The [FUNCTION] button’s indicator will go out, and you’ll exit Function mode. MEMO • Settings you modify will return to their original value when you turn off the power. • For some settings, you can specify that they be stored in memory even while the power is turned off. For details on the settings that can be stored, refer to “Stored Items” (p. 91). 64 Detailed Settings for Various Functions Settings you can change Item Setting Lid Damper Resonance Hammer Noise Hammer Response Piano Designer Duplex Scale String Resonance Key Off Resonance Cabinet Resonance Damper Noise Stretch Tuning Key Touch Key Touch Key Touch Offset Master Tuning Tuning Temperament Temperament Key Looper Part Select Save Looper Phrase Part Select Intro/Ending Sw Session Partner Chord Prog. [. . . ] Al-Yousifi Service Center P. O. Box 126 (Safat) 13002, KUWAIT TEL: 00 965 802929 MALAYSIA/ SINGAPORE Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. 45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 7805-3263 CURACAO Zeelandia Music Center Inc. Orionweg 30 Curacao, Netherland Antilles TEL: (305) 5926866 PORTUGAL Roland Iberia, S. L. 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