Roland FP-3 Bedienungsanleitung

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano FP-3. 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 High-quality concert grand piano tones, along with the[...]

2 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which i[...]

3 010 • This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you shoul[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to ge[...]

5 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES ......................................................... 4 Contents ................................................................................. 5 Panel Descriptions ............................................................... 6 Before You Pl[...]

6 Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1 [Volume] Knob Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 11). 2 [Brilliance] Knob Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 11). 3 [Split] Button Allows you to play different tones in the left and right sides of the keyboard (p. 16) and specify Rhythm chords with the left hand (p. 31). 4 Tone Buttons They are used to choose the k[...]

7 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 1 Pedal Jacks Accepts connection of the supplied pedal , or other suitable pedals (p. 10). 2 MIDI Connectors You can connect external MIDI devices to the FP-3 and exchange performance data among them (p. 42). 3 Line In Jacks Provide input of the audio signals. Used for connecting audio equipment and other such device[...]

8 Before You Play Making Connections The FP-3 does not contain an amp or speakers. To hear sound, either connect an amplifier and speakers, or use stereo headphones. * MIDI cable and stereo headphones are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these. fig.00-01 1. Before you begin making connections, con[...]

9 Before You Play 2. Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the FP-3, and then plug its other end into a power outlet. To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the DC In jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. fi[...]

10 Before You Play Connecting Pedals 1. Connect the pedal included with the FP-3 to one of the Pedal jacks. When connected to the Damper jack, the pedal can be used as a damper pedal. When connected to Soft, the pedal can be used as a soft pedal. * Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on may cause the pedal’s effect to be appl[...]

11 Before You Play ■ Turning Off the Power 1. Before switching the power off, turn the volume all the way down by rotating the [Volume] knob. Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment. 2. Turn off the power to the connected external equipment. 3. Press the [Power] switch on the back of the unit. The po[...]

12 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Listening to Internal Songs Now, try listening to internal songs The FP-3 comes with fifty four internal songs. fig.01-01 1. Press the [Song] button, getting its indicator to light. The following appears in the display. fig.01-02 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the song. 3. Press the [Play] button. The son[...]

13 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard When the following appears in the display If there is any performance data stored in the FP-3’s memory, the following appears in the display. fig.01-03 Until you erase the performance data, you cannot play back an internal song. To erase the performance data and play back the internal song, press the [Rec] button[...]

14 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Performing with a Variety of Sounds The FP-3 features 40 different internal sounds, allowing you to enjoy performing with sounds suitable for many different types of music. These onboard sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into six different groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone but[...]

15 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) You can play two different sounds from a single key at the same time. This method of performance is called “Dual Play.” Example: Try Layering Piano and String Tones fig.01-09 1. Press the [Piano] button and the [Strings/Pad] button at the same time. The indicators f[...]

16 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Performing With Different Tones in the Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play) Performing with the keyboard divided at a certain key into a left side and a right side is called “Split Play,” and the point at which the keyboard is divided is called the “split point.” In Split Play, you can have a d[...]

17 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard ■ Changing Tones fig.01-13 1. Hold down the [Split] button and press the Tone button for the tone you want to change, whether the Upper or Lower Tone. The indicators for the [-] and [+] buttons light in the same color as the indicator of the selected tone button. When orange, it indicates that the Upper Tone can [...]

18 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split Play You can change the volume balance of the Upper and Lower Tones in Dual Play (p. 15) and Split Play (p. 16). When the instrument is turned on, this is set to “5–5” (“Lower Tone volume”–“Upper Tone volume”). fig.01-15 1. Hold down the [Song] but[...]

19 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Changing the Keyboard’s Touch You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. When the instrument is turned on, this is set to “Normal.” fig.01-17 1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the [Reverb] button. The indicators for the [Song] and [Reverb] buttons flash in red. fig.01-18 2. Press th[...]

20 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Adding Breadth to the Sound (Chorus Effect) You can apply a chorus effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. By adding the chorus effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth. The settings of the chorus effect are memorized independently for each sound, and remain in effect un[...]

21 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard fig.01-20 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to change the depth of effect. 3. Press the [Chorus] button once more. The button’s indicator returns to its previous state. The next time you choose the same tone, the chorus effect with the depth you’ve selected here is applied. Adding Reverberation to Sounds (The Reve[...]

22 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose) You can transpose the key of a performance without having to shift the position of your fingers on the keyboard. This feature is called “Key Transpose.” This lets you take a song in a difficult key with lots of sharps ( ) and flats () and play it in a key with[...]

23 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Using the Metronome Here’s how you can make use of the metronome. fig.02-01 1. Press the [ (Metronome)] button to have the metronome sound. The [Tempo/Rhythm] button’s indicator flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time. The indicator lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on we[...]

24 Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard ■ Changing the Beat of Metronome 1. While holding down the [Tempo/Rhythm] button, press the [-] or [+] button. The [Tempo/Rhythm] button’s indicator flashes in red. The currently selected beat is displayed. fig.02-03 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the beat. You can select from the following beats. 3. [...]

25 Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms What is Session Partner? “Session Partner” Lets You Enjoy Playing with a Session-Like Feel “Session Partner” is a function that lets you select the On/Off status of the two Rhythm buttons along with the “Rhythm,” making it easy to add accompaniment. You can play intros, endings, and fill-ins (shor[...]

26 Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms Performing Along With Rhythms fig.02-05 ■ Performing Along With Drum Sounds Now, try performing as the sound of the Rhythm’s Drum Part plays. Since a wide variety of musical genres is provided, be sure to use a Rhythm that best suits the song you are performing. Please refer to “Selecting a Rhythm” (p[...]

27 Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms Playing Only the Bass Sound of the Chord Part A Rhythm’s Chord Part not only contains its fundamental bass sound, but may also include the sound of instruments other than the bass. However, you can have just the bass sound of such Chord Parts play. You can also change the settings while the Rhythm is being [...]

28 Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms Selecting a Rhythm Now, try changing the Rhythm being performed. fig.02-09 1. Press the [Tempo/Rhythm] button so that the Rhythm number appears in the display. Rhythm numbers are indicated by an “r” before the number. When a Rhythm is displayed, the [-] and [+] buttons light in green. fig.02-10 2. Press t[...]

29 Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo You can change the tempo of the selected Rhythm. Furthermore, you can change the tempo as the Rhythm is being played. fig.02-08 1. Press the [Tempo/Rhythm] button to have the tempo displayed. Pressing the [Tempo/Rhythm] button alternately displays the tempo and the currently select[...]

30 Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression When playing the Chord Part while performing, the chord progression is automatic. You can change the chord progression pattern if you want. These settings cannot be memorized independently for each Rhythm. 1. Hold down the [Chord] button and press the [-] or [+] button[...]

31 Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms Performing With the Chord Progression Specified in the Left Hand (Rhythm Split Play) Performing with the keyboard divided at a certain key into a left side and a right side is called “Split Play.” When using the Rhythm while Split Play is in effect, you can specify the chords with the keys in the left par[...]

32 Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms Changing the Volume Balance Between the Keyboard and the Rhythm When using Rhythms in a performance, you can change the balance between the Rhythm volume and the volume of the performance played on the keyboard. When the power is turned on, the volume balance is set to “5–5” (“Keyboard volume” – ?[...]

33 Chapter 3 Recording a Performance You can easily record your performances. You can play back a performance you have recorded to check what and how you played, and play melodies on the keyboard along with prerecorded accompaniment using the Rhythm. Notes Regarding Recording • Only one song can be recorded. With second or later recordings, the p[...]

34 Chapter 3 Recording a Performance ■ Recording a Performance Using Rhythms You can also easily record session performances to the internal Rhythms and chord progressions. fig.03-02 1. Select the Tone or Rhythm to be played. Also set the Rhythm tempo to one that is easier to play (p. 29). 2. Press the [Rec] button. The [Rec] button’s indicator[...]

35 Chapter 3 Recording a Performance ■ Recording a Performance Using Rhythms (in Split Play) Specify the chord progression yourself to record session performances with even greater freedom. By prerecording only the Rhythm (accompaniment) using your preferred chord progressions, you can then use the entire keyboard in session performances as you p[...]

36 Chapter 3 Recording a Performance ■ Recording Selected Track buttons FP-3’s Recorder has three Track buttons. When you press the [Rec] button, all Track buttons are set to be recorded, but by selecting Track buttons that are not to be recorded, you can then record only on the specific Track buttons you want. For example, you can record each [...]

37 Chapter 3 Recording a Performance Erasing Recorded Performances You can erase recorded performances. fig.03-04 1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the [Rec] button. A confirmation message appears in the display. fig.03-05 2. Press the [Rec] button. The recorded performance is erased. If you do not want to erase the performance, press the [P[...]

38 Chapter 4 Other Functions Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal on the FP-3 recreates this resonance (Sympathetic Resonance) when depressed. You can select from ten levels[...]

39 Chapter 4 Other Functions Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied When the pedal is pressed in Dual Play (p. 15) or Split Play (p. 16), the pedal’s effect is applied to both the Upper Tone and the Lower Tone, but you can change the settings for the tone to which the effect is applied. When the instrument is turned on, the setting determinin[...]

40 Chapter 4 Other Functions Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other such instances, you can match the standard pitch to another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key. For a cleaner ensemble so[...]

41 Chapter 4 Other Functions The display is as follows: fig.Chart3 When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the keynote for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key). If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select a keynote. 3.[...]

42 Chapter 4 Other Functions Connecting MIDI Devices About MIDI MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” and is a worldwide standard for the exchange of performance data (MIDI messages) and other information among electronic instruments and computers. The FP-3 features a MIDI connector and a computer connector to allow performanc[...]

43 Chapter 4 Other Functions ■ MIDI Settings MIDI Send Channel Settings MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. Simply connecting a cable is not enough for communication to take place. The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI channels. Otherwise, no sound will be produced, and no sounds can be selected. Select the tran[...]

44 Chapter 4 Other Functions Setting the MIDI Out Mode By setting the MIDI Out Mode, you can select to have a more suitable (to the external MIDI device) selection of MIDI data be output from the MIDI Out connector when you make tone changes on the FP-3. Three settings for the MIDI Out Mode are available. “MIDI Out Mode 1” is the power-up defau[...]

45 Troubleshooting Case Cause/What to do No P ower Is the power cord pr operly connected? (p. 8) No Sound Is the volume level of the FP-3 (p. 1 1) or con- nected device turned all the way down? No Sound (With a MIDI Device Con- nected) Is the power to all devices turned on? (p. 10) Is the MIDI cable connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 42) Does [...]

46 Troubleshooting P edal Has No Effect, or Eff ect “Sticks” Is the pedal connected correctly? Connect the pedal securely to the Pedal jack (p. 10). Unplugging a pedal cord fr om the unit while the power is on may cause the pedal’s effect to be applied nonstop. Be sure to switch of f the power to the unit before attempting to disconnect or co[...]

47 Error Messages/Other Messages * Error messages are indicated by an “E.” before the number When the Error message appears, the [-] and [+] button indicators flashes in red. Press the [-] or [+] button, and you can cancel the error message. Display Meaning USr User . Stores r ecorded Performances. (p. 12, p. 33) Usr . The “.” in the displa[...]

48 Tone List Piano 1 Grand Piano 1* 2 Grand Piano 2* 3 Rock Piano 4 Honky-tonk 5 Upright Piano* 6 Harpsichord * indicates a tone with sympathetic resonance (p. 38). E.Piano 1 Stage Rhodes 2 Dyno Rhodes 3 E.Piano 4 Suitcase 5 Wurly 6 Clavi 7 Vibraphone 8 Vibra Bell Organ 1 Jazz Organ* 2 Rock Organ 3 Full Organ* 4 Lower Organ* 5 Church Organ 6 Nason [...]

49 Rhythm List No. Genre Name Recommended T empo Beat r01 Pop Cutting Guitar 1 90 ~ 120 4/4 r02 Pop Cutting Guitar 2 90 ~ 120 4/4 r03 Pop EP Pop 1 80 ~ 1 10 4/4 r04 Pop EP Pop 2 80 ~ 1 10 4/4 r05 Pop Acoustic Pop 1 80 ~ 1 10 4/4 r06 Pop Acoustic Pop 2 80 ~ 1 10 4/4 r07 Pop Piano Pop 1 85 ~ 1 15 4/4 r08 Pop Piano Pop 2 85 ~ 1 15 4/4 r09 Latin Bossa [...]

50 Chord Progression Pattern List Recommended Rhythm Genre: All Pattern 1 Recommended Rhythm Genre: All Pattern 2 Recommended Rhythm Genre: Jazz Pattern 3 Recommended Rhythm Genre: Pop, Ballad Pattern 4 Recommended Rhythm Genre: Pop Pattern 5 Recommended Rhythm Genre: Ballad, Jazz Pattern 6 C Am Dm7 G7 I VIm IIm7 V7 Am G F E7 Im VII VI V7 CM7 Am7 D[...]

51 Chord Progression Pattern List Recommended Rhythm Genre: Blues, Rock, Pop Pattern 7 Recommended Rhythm Genre: Jazz Pattern 8 Recommended Rhythm Genre: Latin, Pop Pattern 9 C7 F7 C7 I 7 IV7 I 7 F7 C7 IV7 I 7 G7 F7 C7 G7 V7 IV7 I 7 V7 CM7 Cdim I M7 I dim Dm9 CM7 IIm9 I M7 CM7 Cdim I M7 I dim G7 Dm9 V7 IIm9 Dm9 G7 CM7 IIm9 V7 I M7 C Am7 I VIm7 Dm7 [...]

52 Chord Fingering List ● symbol: indicates the constituent notes of chords. ★ symbol: Chords shown with an “ ★ ” can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “ ★ ”. → “Performing With the Chord Progression Specified in the Left Hand (Rhythm Split Play)” (p. 31) Cm7 ( 5 ) CC # DE EF CM7 C#M7 DM7 E M7 EM7 FM7 C7 C#7 D[...]

53 Chord Fingering List F# G A A B B F#M7 GM7 A M7 AM7 B M7 BM7 F#7 G7 A 7 A7 B 7 B7 F#m Gm A m Am B m Bm F#m7 Gm7 A m7 Am7 B m7 Bm7 F#dim Gdim A dim Adim B dim Bdim Gm7 ( 5 ) Am7 ( 5 ) Bm7 ( 5 ) F#aug Gaug A aug Aaug B aug Baug F#sus4 Gsus4 A sus4 Asus4 B sus4 Bsus4 F#7sus4 G7sus4 A 7sus4 A7sus4 B 7sus4 B7sus4 B m7 ( 5 ) A m7 ( 5 ) F#m7 ( 5 ) G6 G[...]

54 Internal Song List → “Listening to Internal Songs” (p. 12) Song No. Song T itle Composer Copyright d. 1 Jobs For The Boys J. Maul © 2000 John Maul d. 2 Howz It Feel? S. W ilkie © 2000 Scott W ilkie (ASCAP) d. 3 Bop on the Rock J. Maul © 1992 Roland Corporation d. 4 Y esterday’s Dream J. Maul © 1992 Roland Corporation P. 1 Arabesque N[...]

55 Internal Song List * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. * No data for the internal songs that is played will be output from MIDI OUT connector. ■ Profile P .31 Spinnerlied Op. 14-4 A. Ellmenreich © 1994 Roland Corporation P .32 “Berceu[...]

56 Easy Operation List No. Y ou want to Buttons Page Hold down the [Song] button and press the [ ● ] button. V olume balance between the Lower and Upper T one [Song] + [Split] p. 18 Octave Shift [Song] + [Piano] p. 39 Pedal works [Song] + [E.Piano] p. 38 How the pedal effects ar e applied [Song] + [Or gan] p. 39 MIDI send channel settings [Song] [...]

57 Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key’s Ch’s 0, 32 7 10 11 64 66 67 91 93 : True Number : Song Pos : Song S[...]

58 Main Specifications <Keyboard> 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) Touch Sensitivity Light/Normal/Heavy/Fixed Keyboard Mode Whole Dual Split (adjustable split point) <Sound Source> Max.Polyphony 64 voices Tones 6 groups 40 variations (including 2 drum sets) Effects Reverb (10 levels) Chorus (10 levels) Sympathetic Resonance [...]

59 Index A AC adaptor ....................................................................... 9 All Song Play .................................................................. 12 B Beat .................................................................................. 24 Brilliance ..................................................................[...]

60 Index S Sequencer ....................................................................... 42 Session Partner .............................................................. 25 Soft ................................................................................... 10 Soft Pedal .............................................................. 8, 10,[...]

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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of January 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industri[...]

For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm[...]

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