Roland RD-300GX manual

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3 Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the RD-300GX. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the RD-300GX’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. You should first read the “Getting Ready” (p. 15) section of the owner’s manual (this document). This explains how[...]

4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Do not disassemble or modify 002c Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ............................................................................................................... Do not repair or replace parts 003 Never attempt to repair this device or replace parts. If repair or part replacemen[...]

5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs 012b Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced. • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged • The device produces smoke or an unusual sm[...]

6 Important Notes Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric motor. Depending on how the other device is used, power supply noise could cause this device to malfunction or produce nois[...]

7 Important Notes USB Memory Handling (Using USB Memory) 704 • When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way in. 705 • Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or allow them to become dirty. 708 • USB memory is made using high-precision electronic components, so please observe the following points when handling it. • To[...]

8 Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3 About the Manual ............................................................................................................................. 3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..............................................[...]

9 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances....................................................... 37 Playing Rhythm ([SONG/RHYTHM] Button) ........................................................................................ 37 Changing Rhythm Pattern .........................................................................................[...]

10 Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch/Ofst) ............................................................................... 62 Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity) ................................. 62 Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velo Delay Sens) .............................. 62 C[...]

11 Settings Related to Song Playback (Song Function) .............................................................................. 76 Selecting the Song Playback Method (Play Mode) ..................................................................... 76 Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Trans) ........................................[...]

12 Panel Descriptions 1. [S1] Button, [S2] Button You can assign various functions to these buttons ( p. 68). While performing, you can press these buttons to use the assigned functions. Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato (p. 34). 2. VOLUME Slider Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rea[...]

13 Panel Descriptions 5. DISPLAY This shows the Tone names and the values of various settings, etc. [EXIT/SHIFT] Button Pressed to return to a previous screen or to cancel a procedure that is in progress. Additionally, this is pressed simultaneously with other buttons to execute various functions. [DEC] Button, [INC] Button These are used to modify[...]

14 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.rear 1. USB MEMORY Connector Separately sold USB memory or a commercially available CD-ROM drive can be connected here ( p. 21). 2. USB MIDI Connector You can connect this to your computer so that it can exchange performance data with the RD-300GX ( p. 81). 3. [DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob Adjusts the display’s cont[...]

15 Getting Ready If you place the RD-300GX on a stand, you must use the KS-12 or KS-18Z (sold separately). When placing the RD-300GX on the KS-12 or KS-18Z, place it in the position shown below. Using the RD-300GX with any other stand may produce an unstable situation, possibly causing the instrument to fall or overturn, and resulting in injury or [...]

16 Getting Ready 1. Make sure that the [POWER] switch located at the left side of the keyboard is off (in the upward position). fig.PowerOn.eps 2. Move the VOLUME slider all the way down to minimize the volume. 3. Connect the supplied Power Cord to the supplied AC adaptor. Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces[...]

17 Getting Ready The RD-300GX is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones. Audio cables, USB cables, MIDI cables, headphones, expression pedals, and USB memory are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to pur[...]

18 Getting Ready 1. Before you begin making connections, confirm the following. Is the volume level of the RD-300GX or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the RD-300GX or connected amp turned off? 2. Connect supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN of the RD-300GX, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. 3. Connect the RD-300GX and ext[...]

19 Getting Ready 941 Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1. Before you turn on the power, use the VOLUME slider to minimize the volume. Also completely turn down the [...]

20 Getting Ready 1. Before you turn off the power, move the volume down all the way by moving the VOLUME slider. Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment. 2. Turn off the power to connected external devices. 3. Press the [POWER] switch on the back of the RD-300GX. The power is switched off. If you need [...]

21 Getting Ready You can copy Setup files and song files to separately sold USB memory for safekeeping. You can also play back SMF music files that’s saved on USB memory (p. 40), or play audio files from USB memory (p. 42). You can also use a separately sold floppy disk drive to copy data to a floppy disk. For details, refer to the owner’s manu[...]

22 Overview of the RD-300GX The RD-300GX can be divided into two sections: a controller section and a sound generator section. fig.00-G01e Controller Section This section includes the keyboard, the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, the panel knobs, the sliders, and any pedal connected to the rear panel. Actions such as pressing and releasing of keys on [...]

23 Overview of the RD-300GX ONE TOUCH Screen When the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button is pressed, setting the RD-300GX to the optimal status for Piano performances, this screen is displayed. fig.gisp Tone Screen (Basic Screen) The names of the Tones currently selected for the Internal Zone are displayed. This is the screen that is ordinarily displayed. Yo[...]

24 Overview of the RD-300GX External Screen When the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button is pressed, the EXTERNAL indicator lights up, and the RD-300GX switches to the mode enabling it to control an external MIDI sound generator. The status of this button determines whether the RD- 300GX’s buttons are used to control the Internal Zone (INTERNAL indicator [...]

25 Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY) Here’s how to listen to these songs. The RD-300GX features the internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities of the instrument. 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 music that is[...]

26 Performance Now, try performing with the piano. The RD-300GX lets you call up the ideal settings for piano performance at any time simply by pressing a button. fig.Q1-03p 1. Press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button. The ONE TOUCH PIANO screen appears. fig.disp Pressing the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button sets the entire keyboard to play with the piano tone. [...]

27 Performance The RD-300GX comes with a many built-in Tones. Each one of these individual sounds is called a “Tone.” Tones are assigned to the TONE SELECT buttons according to the Tone category selected. Try selecting and performing with a number of different Tones. fig.Q1-06p 1. Press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button. This selects a single tone t[...]

28 Performance The RD-300GX features three Internal Zones (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, and LOWER), and one Tone can be assigned to each of these Zones. You can perform using combinations of Tones by turning each Zone on or off. You can have multiple Tones layered together at the same time, and even have different Tones played in the left and right parts of t[...]

29 Performance Such a division of the keyboard into right- and left-hand sections is called a “Split,” and the key where the division takes place is called the “Split Point.” While in Split mode, a sound played in the right side is called an “Upper Tone,” and the sound played in the left side is called a “Lower Tone.” The split-poin[...]

30 Performance 1. Press the [SPLIT] button, getting the indicator to light. The ZONE SELECT “LOWER” indicator lights. Try fingering the keyboard. fig.disp The UPPER Tone plays in the right-hand section of the keyboard, and the LOWER Tone plays in the left-hand section. fig.Q1-17sp 2. To exit Split mode, press the [SPLIT] button once more, and t[...]

31 Performance When changing the Tone assigned to a Zone, use the ZONE SELECT button to specify the Zone with the Tone you want to change. fig.Q1-20p 1. Press the ZONE SELECT button so the ZONE SELECT indicator for the Zone you wish to select is lit or blink. The indicator of the currently selected TONE SELECT button will light in the same color as[...]

32 Performance You can transpose performances without changing the keys you are playing, as well as change the pitch by an octave. This feature is called “Transpose.” This is a convenient feature to use when you want to match the pitch of the keyboard performance to a vocalist’s pitch, or perform using the printed music for trumpets or other [...]

33 Performance The RD-300GX can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall. fig.Q1-24rev 1. Press the [REVERB] button, getting its indicator to light. Try fingering the keyboard. The reverb effect is applied t[...]

34 Performance You can select from 127 levels of depth for the reverb effect. 1. Hold down the [REVERB] button and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to change the depth of the reverb effect. fig.disp When you release the [REVERB] button, the previous display will reappear. Reverb depth settings can be made independently for each Zone (p. 69). While playi[...]

35 Performance Switching on the Sound Control function suppresses differences in volume for a more consistent sound. This is set to OFF when the power is turned on. fig.Q1-27sctrl 1. Press the [SOUND CONTROL] button, getting its indicator to light. Sounds may become distorted with certain Tones. If this occurs, lower the respective ZONE LEVEL slide[...]

36 Performance The RD-300GX is equipped with a two-band equalizer. You can use the EQUALIZER [LOW] knob, and [HIGH] knob to adjust the level of each frequency range. Equalization is applied to the overall sound output from the OUTPUT jacks. fig.Q1-28eq 1. Turn the EQUALIZER knobs to adjust the levels in each range. Turning a knob towards the minus [...]

37 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances The RD-300GX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz, Rock, and other various musical genres. These drum patterns are referred to as “Rhythms.” fig.02-05p 1. Press the [SONG/RHYTHM] button. 2. While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to move t[...]

38 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances You can select the way a Rhythm is played (the pattern) to match a variety of different musical genres. 1. Access the Rhythm screen. 2. While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to move the cursor to the lower left of the screen. 3. Use the [DEC] [INC] button[...]

39 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances 1. While holding down the [SONG/RHYTHM] button, move any of the ZONE LEVEL sliders. The volume of the Rhythm changes. You won’t be able to change the Rhythm volume if Rhythm is not set to play. If the audio file is set to play, this operation will change the audio volume. Changing Rhythm Volume NO[...]

40 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Here’s how to play back SMF music files or audio files (WAV, MP3). You can play songs that are saved on USB memory (sold separately). fig.02-08p 1. Press the [SONG/RHYTHM] button. The Song screen appears. If the following screen doesn’t appear, refer to “Switching between the Rhythm screen and[...]

41 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances You can change the tempo for songs. 1. In the Song screen, hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to move the cursor to the tempo indication. 2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to change the tempo. 1. In the Song screen, hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and use the [DEC] [INC[...]

42 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances The RD-300GX lets you play audio files saved on USB memory (sold separately) while you perform. This is called the “Audio Key” function. The Audio Key function lets you assign an audio file to each key B 0–B1, and play those audio files by pressing the corresponding key. You can assign various[...]

43 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances When you take your finger off the button, a screen like the following will appear. 3. Play a key B 0–B1. The audio file assigned to the respective key will play. If you play the B0 key, a screen like the following will appear. The Audio Key function will be activated, allowing you to play audio fi[...]

44 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances 4. To stop the file that’s playing, press the A0 key. Audio file playback will stop. For details on installing the included “Audio Key Utility 2” into your computer, refer to “Audio Key Utility 2 Quick Guide” (separate document). If no USB memory (sold separately) containing audio files is[...]

45 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances If USB memory (sold separately) containing audio files is not connected, you’ll be able to play audio files that are built into the RD-300GX. Even if you’re using the audio file set that’s built into the RD-300GX, you can change the settings of the audio files assigned to the keys, and change [...]

46 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Here’s how you can edit the audio file settings, such as changing the audio file played by each key, or specifying whether the file will be played repeatedly. 1. Connect the USB memory containing the audio file set to the USB MEMORY connector ( p. 21). 2. While holding down the [AUDIO KEY] button,[...]

47 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances In addition to reverb (p. 33), the RD-300GX also allows you to apply “multi effects” to sounds. Multi effects provides a collection of 78 different effects, such as distortion and rotary, from which you can choose. The factory settings have a suitable effect assigned to each of the Tones. fig.Q2[...]

48 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances 1. While holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, press the [MULTI EFFECTS] button. The effect name and number appear in the display. 2. Press the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the effect type. 3. After determining the type, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button to return to the previous screen. For more on th[...]

49 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Once Panel Lock is engaged, all buttons (except for the VOLUME slider, [DISPLAY CONTRAST] knob, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, Pedals, ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button, and [EXIT/SHIFT] button) will not function. This prevents settings from being changed inadvertently on stage or in other such situations. 1. [...]

50 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances The RD-300GX’s Internal Zone (p. 22) and External Zone (p. 22) Tone settings, effect settings, and other such settings are collectively referred to as a “Setup.” Once you’ve stored your preferred settings, and settings for the songs to be performed as a Setup, you can then switch whole group[...]

51 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances If you want to use the changed content as a new Setup, use the following procedure to save the settings to a Setup. You can also change the name of a Setup. You can store 32 Setups on the RD-300GX. fig.Q2-19p 1. Press the [WRITE] button, getting the indicator to light. The following screen appears. [...]

52 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances 7. When you have finished determining the save destination and the name for the new Setup, press the [ENTER] button. The [ENTER] and [EXIT/SHIFT] buttons’ indicators are flashing, and the confirmation message appears. If you do not want to save the Setup, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button or [WRITE] b[...]

53 Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connector on the RD-300GX’s rear panel, you can then control the external MIDI device with the RD-300GX. Normally, the RD-300GX will transmit note messages from the MIDI OUT connector, but if you press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL[...]

54 Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard Use a USB Cable no longer than 5 meters. Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators MIDI OUT connector RD-300GX MIDI IN connector USB connector USB connector MIDI sound module etc. Computer NOTE RD-300GX_e.book 54 ページ ２００８年２月１４日　木曜日　午後１時２６分[...]

55 Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard When you have finished connecting the external MIDI device, match the keyboard’s Transmit channel and the Receive channel for each of the external MIDI sound generator’s Parts. Sounds is produced when the MIDI channels for the sending device (the RD-300GX) and the receiving device (the external MIDI so[...]

56 Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard To switch the tones of an external MIDI device, the program number and the MSB/LSB of the Bank Select message are entered as numerical values on the RD-300GX. fig.Q3-06p 1. Press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit. The External screen appears. If the following screen does[...]

57 Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard . fig.Q3-08pe When the EXTERNAL indicator is lit, you can use the ZONE LEVEL sliders to control the External Zone in the same way as with the Internal Zone (p. 31). Adjusting the Volume of Each Zone (External Zone) EXTERNAL indicator is lit RD-300GX_e.book 57 ページ ２００８年２月１４日　木?[...]

58 Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard If you press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit, you’ll be able to set the following items. 1. Press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit. The RD-300GX is set to control the external MIDI devices. The External screen shown will not appea[...]

59 Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard Set the keyboard range in which each Zone will sound. This can be used to make notes in different areas of the keyboard play different Tones. Specify the lower limit (KRL) and upper limit (KRU) of the key range being set. You can also set this by pressing a specific key and then pressing the [ENTER] button[...]

60 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones You can make detailed settings to adjust the piano sound that’s used when you press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button (p. 26). This function is called “Piano Designer.” Furthermore, you can save the changed settings. When the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button is pressed, all settings other than the Piano [...]

61 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones This adjusts the sound of the sympathetically vibrating aliquot strings on an acoustic piano. When the keys are pressed on an acoustic piano, the strings for keys that are already pressed also vibrate sympathetically. The function used to reproduce is called “String Resonance.” This adjusts re[...]

62 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Use “Key Touch” to adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard. You can use the “Key Touch Offset” setting to adjust the sensitivity in greater detail. fig.disp When you change the Key Touch setting, the Key Touch Offset value will be set to “0.” When “ofst” setting value continue[...]

63 Detailed Settings for Each Function ( [EDIT] Button) The process of changing Tone parameters to create the tones you like, and changing the settings for various functions is known as “editing.” When the [EDIT] button is pressed and the indicator is lit, the RD-300GX switches to “Edit mode.” You can save edited settings to Setups. Edited [...]

64 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) Functions that affect the RD-300GX’s overall operating environment are called “System functions.” For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s basic pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments. In general, the tu[...]

65 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) You can switch the RD-300GX’s Setups with MIDI messages from an external MIDI device. Set the MIDI Receive channel for receiving the MIDI messages (Program Changes) from the external MIDI device to be used for switching Setups. When not switching Setups from an external MIDI device, set this [...]

66 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) This selects the number of parts for the RD-300GX. When set to “16PART+PERF,” the performance on the keyboard is not affected by MIDI messages from the MIDI IN connector or song data played by the RD-300GX. This is useful when you want to perform on the keyboard while playing song data with[...]

67 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) Specifies whether General MIDI System On, General MIDI 2 System On, or GS Reset messages from external MIDI devices will be received (ON) or not (OFF). This adjusts the volume of audio file playback (p. 40) and of the Audio Key function (p. 42). This specifies whether the song will stop when yo[...]

68 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) This specifies the Zone to which the multi-effect will be applied when you’re playing in Dual mode (p. 28) or Split mode (p. 29). The effect will be applied to Zones that use the same effect as this Zone. This sets the function of the pedal switch or expression pedal (such as the optional EV-[...]

69 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) You can make more detailed settings to the Tones assigned to each of the Zones. Press the ZONE SELECT button to select the Zone to be set. You can make changes in tones by adjusting the settings of the following five elements. Attack Time: The time it takes after the key is pressed for a sound [...]

70 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) This sets the pitch of the Tone. 1 cent = 1/100 semitone With some Tones, there may be ranges in which the pitch does not change as intended. This sets the amount of pitch change that will occur when you move the Pitch Bend lever (2 octaves). You can make more detailed settings for the Zone. Pr[...]

71 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) These settings determine whether the pedals connected to each PEDAL jack (DAMPER, CONTROL), the Modulation lever, the Pitch Bend lever (Bender), and the [S1] [S2] buttons are used to control the Zone (ON), or not (OFF). Sets the part on or off. 1. Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator [...]

72 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) The RD-300GX lets you store Setup data in internal memory or in USB memory connected to the USB MEMORY connector on the rear panel. A single, individual file containing a collection of 32 Setups registered to the RD-300GX is called a “Setup file.” This Setup file can be saved in the RD-300G[...]

73 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) 3. Use the [DEC] [INC] button to select “Load SETUP,” then press the [ENTER] button. 4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the memory into which you want to load the data. 5. Press the [ENTER] button. The following screen appears. fig.disp 6. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the fil[...]

74 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) You can copy a Setup file from the RD-300GX’s internal memory to USB memory (sold separately). You can also copy a Setup file from USB memory to the RD- 300GX’s internal memory. 1. Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears. 2. Use the [DEC] [INC] [...]

75 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) 7. Press the [ENTER] button. The confirmation message appears. fig.disp If you do not want to copy the file, press the [EXIT/ SHIFT] button. 8. Press the [ENTER] button once again to copy the file. 9. Press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its indicator. “Executing...” appears in the displa[...]

76 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) “Formatting” is the operation of returning the RD-300GX’s internal memory to its factory-set state, or the operation of preparing USB memory for use with RD-300GX. USB memory cannot be used with the RD-300GX unless it is formatted suitably for the RD-300GX. If you’re using newly purchas[...]

77 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button) Utility includes functions for sending data to external MIDI sequencers and other devices and for restoring the settings to their original factory state. For more on “Rec Mode” and “Local Control” in Utility menu, refer to “Settings for Recording (Rec Mode/Local Control)” (p. 78). Y[...]

78 Connecting External MIDI Devices Now, try using an external sequencer to record your music onto multiple tracks, and then play back the recorded performance. 921 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. fig.06-01e 1. Before[...]

79 Connecting External MIDI Devices With Rec Mode set to ON, you cannot change the External Zone settings (p. 79). Pressing the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button does not call up the External screen when Rec Mode is set to ON. Use the following procedure when recording to an external sequencer. 1. Turn on the external sequencer’s Thru function. For deta[...]

80 Connecting External MIDI Devices Try Playing the RD-300GX from an external MIDI Device. 921 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. fig.06-06e 1. Before starting the connection procedure, make sure that the power to all de[...]

81 Connecting to Your Computer If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the USB MIDI connector located on the RD-300GX’s rear panel to the USB connector of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. • Use the RD-300GX to play SMF music files played back by MIDI-compatible software. • By transferring MIDI dat[...]

82 Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the RD-300GX to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the RD-300GX. 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. V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is functionality promote[...]

83 Appendices Troubleshooting If the RD-300GX does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Station. * If certain messages appear in the display during operation, please refer to “Error Messages/Other Messages” (p. 86). Problem Chec[...]

84 Troubleshooting Tones are Altered Did you call up a Setup? • When a Setup is called up, the current Tone, effect, and other settings are disabled, and the selected Setup goes into effect. Save the required settings to a Setup. p. 50, p. 51 Did you press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button? • When the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button is pressed, the current[...]

85 Troubleshooting Pitch is Odd Depending on the Tone selected, pitches played in certain registers will be changed and played at other pitches. — Have you set Transpose? p. 32, p. 70, p. 76 Has the RD-300GX gone out of tune? • Check the System Master Tune settings in Edit mode. p. 64 Has the pitch been changed by pedal operations or by Pitch B[...]

86 Error Messages/Other Messages Error Messages Other Messages Indication Situation Action Error 02 File Error An error occurred during writing. The external media’s protect tab may be in the “Protect” (writing prohibited) position, or the external media may not yet be initialized. - - - Error 10 No Storage Media No external media is inserted[...]

87 Effect List Indicated number MFX Type Overview Effect parameter name when changed by holding down [MULTI EFFECTS] and pressing [INC] or [DEC] (p. 29): An overview thereof (Value) 00 THRU — — 01 EQUALIZER Amplifies the low and high ends for a noticeably striking tone. EQ Gain: Gain of the low and high range (-15db–+15db) 02 MID CUT Cuts the[...]

88 Effect List 25 STEP FLANGER This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. Step Rate: Rate of pitch change (0.10–20.00 Hz) 26 HEXA- CHORUS Uses a six-phase chorus to give richness and spatial spread to the sound. Balance: Volume balance between the direct sound and the chorus sound (D100:0W–D0:100W) 27 TREMOLO CHORUS This is [...]

89 Effect List 47 3TAP PAN DELAY Produces three delay sounds; center, left and right. Balance: Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound (D100:0W–D0:100W) 48 4TAP PAN DELAY This effect has four delays. Balance: Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound (D100:0W–D0:100W) 49 MULTI TAP DELAY This effect provides[...]

90 Effect List 68 OVERDRIVE → DELAY This effect connects an overdrive and a delay in series. Delay Balance: Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent through the delay and the sound that is not sent through the delay (D100:0W–D0:100W) 69 DISTORTION → CHORUS This effect connects a distortion and a chorus in series. Chorus Balan[...]

91 Tone List MSB: Bank Select MSB (Control Number: 0) LSB: Bank Select LSB (Control Number: 32) PC: Program Change PIANO No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC 1 Superior Grd 87 64 1 2 Ultimate Pno 87 64 2 3 Grand RD 87 64 3 4 Pure Grand 87 64 4 5 Mellow Piano 87 64 5 6 Pure Mellow 87 64 6 7 Superior Str 87 64 7 8 Superior Pad 87 64 8 9 Rock Piano 87 64 9 10 Hon[...]

92 Tone List RHY/GM2 No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC 1 RD Pop Kit 86 64 1 2 RD Rock Kit 86 64 2 3 RD Jazz Kit 86 64 3 4 RD R&B Kit 86 64 4 5 RD House Kit 86 64 5 6 GM2 STANDARD 120 0 1 7 GM2 ROOM 120 0 9 8 GM2 POWER 120 0 17 9 GM2 ELECTRIC 120 0 25 10 GM2 ANALOG 120 0 26 11 GM2 JAZZ 120 0 33 12 GM2 BRUSH 120 0 41 13 GM2 ORCHSTRA 120 0 49 14 GM2 SFX 12[...]

93 Tone List No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC 190 Space Voice 121 0 92 191 Itopia 121 1 92 192 Bowed Glass 121 0 93 193 Metal Pad 121 0 94 194 Halo Pad 121 0 95 195 Sweep Pad 121 0 96 196 Ice Rain 121 0 97 197 Soundtrack 121 0 98 198 Crystal 121 0 99 199 Syn Mallet 121 1 99 200 Atmosphere 121 0 100 201 Brightness 121 0 101 202 Goblin 121 0 102 203 Echo Dro[...]

94 Rhythm Set List * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. Rock Kick Pop Kick Analog Kick 1 Hush Kick Pop CHH 1 [EXC1] Reg. Snare 1 Finger Snap 707 Claps Hand Clap 1 Hand Clap 2 Hand Clap 3 Pop PHH [EXC1] Hand Clap 4 Snare Roll Old Kick Hush Kick Reg.Stick Reg. Snare Reg. Snare Ghost Titan Snare [...]

95 Rhythm Set List * - - - - -: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. 27 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 21 23 22 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 26 24[...]

96 Rhythm Set List * - - - - -: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. 27 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 21 23 22 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 26 24[...]

97 Rhythm Pattern List No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern 001 Piano R&B 1 002 Piano R&B 2 003 8-Beat Funk 004 16-BeatFunk 005 8-BtShuffle 006 16BtShuffle 007 Latin Dance 008 LatinFusion 009 Fast Jazz 010 Afro-Cuban 011 Pop Ballad 012 Ballad 1 013 StraightRck 014 PowerfulRck 015 Slow Beat 016 Back Beat 1 017 Hip'n&[...]

98 Setup List → Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP] Button) (p. 50) “R.”: These Setups let you enjoy performing with a session-like feel while playing a Rhythm. Be sure to check it out. For more on Rhythms, refer to the “Playing Rhythm ([SONG/RHYTHM] Button)” (p. 37). [Piano] 01 Piano&Choir 02 Piano&Winds 03 R.Piano Pop 04 R.Jazz T[...]

99 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 : True Number : Song Pos : Song Sel : Tune : Clock : Commands [...]

100 Main Specifications RD-300GX: Digital Piano 962a * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Keyboard Section Keyboard 88 keys (PHA alpha II Keyboard) Sound Generator Section Conforms to General MIDI 2 System, 88-key Stereo Multi-sampled Piano Sound Part[...]

101 Index A AC Adaptor ........................................................ 16 Attack Time ......................................................... 69 Audio File ........................................................... 45 Audio Key ...................................................... 42 Audio Key ..........................................[...]

102 L Layer ................................................................. 28 Lid .................................................................... 60 Load SETUP ......................................................... 72 Local Control ....................................................... 78 Local Switch ...................................[...]

103 SMF Music File Playback ........................................................ 40 Song ................................................................. 40 Copy ............................................................ 74 Delete ........................................................... 75 Fast-forward ....................................[...]

104 As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-418-5531 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules [...]

105 For EU Countries For China RD-300GX_e.book 105 ページ ２００８年２月１４日　木曜日　午後１時２６分[...]

106 For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : RD-300GX Digital Piano Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For EU Countr[...]

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