User manual ROLAND HP-1 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] ENGLISH r HP-1 Owner's Manual Thank you for purchasing a Roland HP-1 Digital Piano. The HP-1 is the new entry-level model of Roland's HP series Digital Pianos. As such, it comes with all the benefits: a weighted Hammer-Action keyboard, vibrant sounds and a number of useful functions. ENGLISH ENGLISH Authentic piano performances A high-quality concert grand piano sound, and a keyboard that's a true pleasure to play ensure an even more realistic piano-playing experience. Thanks to its Hammer-Action keyboard, the HP-1 faithfully reproduces the feel of an acoustic piano with minute control over the sound. [. . . ] First press the Tone button that provides access to the desired Tone. 9 Main operations Playing two sounds at a time ("Dual") It is also possible to play two Tones simultaneously (something we like to call "Dual mode"). A popular combination is piano with strings, but feel free to try out other combinations. A B Right sound louder C Left sound louder 1. Hold down the Tone button of the first sound you wish to use while pressing the Tone button of the sound you want to add. This only works for Tones that can be accessed via the front panel (i. e. not for the "second" Tone set whose names are printed below the keys). Simultaneously press [Demo] and [Reverb] to enter Function mode (both indicators flash). Press the "G7" or "G#7" key. Press the white "G7" key to increase the volume of the Tone assigned to the "left button" ([Piano1] in the above example). Press the black "G#7" key to increase the volume of the Tone assigned to the "right button" ([Strings] in the above example). 4. Press [Demo] and [Reverb] again to leave the HP-1's Function mode. Note: You have to leave Function mode in order to hear what you are playing. 10 HP-1 ­ Owner's Manual ENGLISH 3. 9 Adding Reverb The HP-1 allows you to add reverberation to what you play on the keyboard. This effect gives the impression that you are performing in a concert hall or similar space. A ENGLISH C Softer Reverb Louder Reverb Switching the Reverb effect on and off At power-on, the digital Reverb effect is switched off. To use this effect, you need to switch it on: Setting the Reverb level You can also set the volume of the Reverb effect to accommodate the sound your are using. You may want to select a higher Reverb level for the "Organ" sounds (to simulate the reverberations of a church) than for the piano sound, for example. Simultaneously press [Demo] and [Reverb] to enter Function mode (both indicators flash). Press a key between the "A2" and the "E3" (see the keyboard illustration above) to set the desired Reverb level. ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 11 Convenient functions 4. Convenient functions The functions described below need to be set in "Function mode". After selecting that mode, you can use the HP-1's keys (on the keyboard) to make the desired settings. Some of the available functions (Dual balance and Reverb level) have already been discussed and will not be repeated. 4. 1 About the Function mode A Left pedal (p. Simultaneously press [Demo] and [Reverb] to enter Function mode (both indicators flash). 2. See the explanations below for the key(s) to press. 4. 2 Transposing (same fingering, different notes) You can play in a different key while still using exactly the same fingering. That way, even songs originally written in a difficult key with many (sharps) or (flats) (i. e. This is especially useful when you are used to playing a given song in one key, while someone else wants you to play it in another key: just change the Transpose setting and you're there. The transposition remains in effect until you change it or until you switch off the HP-1. [Ex. ] Playing in C and sounding in E 1. [. . . ] Set the volume of the HP-1 and of the connected devices to the minimum position. ENGLISH 2. Turn off the connected equipment. Connecting to a computer You can use a USBMIDI interface cable (sold separately) to connect the HP-1 to your computer. If the HP-1 is connected to a computer running sequencer software such as Roland's "Visual MT", you can record your music. Connection examples · To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. [. . . ]