Roland HPi-6s manual

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    DIC608 スミ 07-12-3N 04676501 * 04676501 - 03 *[...]

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    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler[...]

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    Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6), and “Important Notes” (p. 9). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every fe[...]

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    4 Prov E n j o y L i s t e n i n g t o S o n g s T o Learn What Kinds of Songs are Included ➜ p. 41 The HPi-6S features 177 internal songs in a wide range of musical genres, from piano practice songs to pops. Listen to Phrases with a V ariety of Instrument Sounds ➜ p. 51 Y ou can listen to phr ases (brief performances) using a variety of sounds[...]

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    5 Provides Support for Y our Lessons at Home! E n j o y L i s t e n i n g t o S o n g s Perform Using the Metronome ➜ p. 64 The HPi-6S includes a metronome function. Y ou can adjust the metronome volume le vel and change the tones used for the metronome sound. Practice at Different T empos ➜ p. 63 When practicing songs written with rapid tempos[...]

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    6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Do not disassemble or modify 002a Do not disassemble or modify this device. ...................................................................................... Do not repair or replace parts 003 Never attempt to repair this device or replace parts. If repair or part replacement should become necessary, you must contact yo[...]

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    7 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs 012a If any of the following should occur, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced. • The power cord is damaged • The device produces smoke or an unusual[...]

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    8 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning 109a Before you clean the device, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. .......................................................................................................... If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the p[...]

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    9 Important Notes In addition to the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” listed on page 6–8, please observe the following cautions. 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. Dependin[...]

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    10 Important Notes 562 • Some connection cables contain a resistor. Do not connect such cables to this device. Doing so may make the volume extremely low or inaudible. Please use connection cables not containing a resistor. 565 • Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top [...]

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    11 Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HPi-6S. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety. How To Use This Manual Please start out by reading “Before You Begin Playing” in the Owner’s Man[...]

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    12 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................................................ 6 Important Notes..................................................................................... 9 Introduction ......................................................................................... 11 How To Use This Manual .........[...]

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    13 Contents Listening to the Songs .......................................................................... 41 Listening to the Internal Songs............................................................................................ 41 Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play) .............................................................. 43 [...]

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    14 Contents Copying Songs on USB memory to Favorites ....................................................................... 85 Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to USB memory ..................................................... 86 Convenient Functions ........................................................................... 87 Functions that Can[...]

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    15 Contents Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit) ............................................................... 103 Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit) ..................................................... 104 Saving the Notation Data in BMP Format .......................................................................... 104 Connect[...]

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    16 Before You Begin Playing ■ Attaching the Music Rest The music rest of the HPi-6S contains a liquid crystal display screen. Use the following procedure, and handle the music rest with care. 1. Secure the music rest in place by turning the included screws (at two points). When attaching the music rest, support it firmly with one hand to make sur[...]

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    17 Before You Begin Playing 4. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet. fig.ACCord-e Use only the included power cord. ■ Opening and Closing the Lid Opening the Lid 1. Use both hands to lift the lid lightly, and slide it away from yourself. fig.Lid Closing the Lid 1. Pull the lid gently toward yourself, and lower it softly after it[...]

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    18 Before You Begin Playing ■ Adjusting the Volume of the Sound 1. Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume. Adjust the volume level as you play the keyboard and listen to the sound. fig.MasterVolume-e You can also adjust the headphone volume with the [Volume] knob. The HPi-6S has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This allows two p[...]

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    19 Before You Begin Playing You can adjust the brightness of the HPi-6S’s display. 1. To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the [Contrast] knob located at the back of the music rest. fig.Contrast-e Some Notes on Using the LCD Screen • Never remove the liquid crystal display cover at the back of the music rest. By removing it you risk elect[...]

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    20 Before You Begin Playing You can play back audio CDs and CD-ROMs containing saved SMF music files. You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland. Precautions Concerning Use of the CD • You cannot play back CD-R/RW discs to which audio tracks have been added or CDs containing both audio tracks and data (CD Extra). • The [...]

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    Memo HPi-6S-e.book 21 ページ 2007年11月19日 月曜日 午前10時36分[...]

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    22 Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1. [Power] switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 17). 2. [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume of the HPi-6S (p. 18). If headphones are connected, this adjusts the headphone volume (p. 18). 3. One Touch [ ] button Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 50). 4. [Reverb] button Adds rev[...]

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    23 Panel Descriptions 14. [Count/Marker] button This is used for setting the count (p. 65). This allow you to add and move markers in the notation as well as repeat playback of song segments simply and easily (p. 67). 15. [ (Reset)] button Resets the song playback-start location to the beginning of the song. 16. [ (Play/Stop)] button This starts an[...]

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    24 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 1. LCD Out connector Connect the LCD cord of the music rest to this connector (p. 16). HPi-6S’s Bottom Panel (Rear Side) 2. Input jacks These jacks can be connected to another sound generating device or an audio device, so that the sound of that device will be output from the HPi-6S’s speakers (p. 106). 3. Outpu[...]

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    25 Basic Operation and the Main Screen The HPi-6S is operated mainly by pressing the button for the function you want to use, then using the cursor button and [ ] [ ] buttons in the center of the front panel while viewing the screen. Correspondence Between Screens and Buttons The functions of the cursor button, the [ ] button, and the [ ] button ma[...]

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    26 Basic Operation and the Main Screen ■ Notation Screen fig.d-Score-1-e_50 The Notation screen, like the one shown to the right, is displayed when you turn on the power to the HPi-6S. You can display notations not only for the internal songs, but also for SMF music files and performances recorded with the HPi-6S as well. From any other screen, p[...]

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    27 Basic Operation and the Main Screen You can change the following settings in the “Notation+Settings” screen. fig.ScoreOption2-e * If you have selected a part that contains no performance data, the notation will not show any notes. To change the part that is displayed, refer to “Changing the Notation Screen Settings” (p. 99). * The finger[...]

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    28 Basic Operation and the Main Screen ■ List Screen fig.d-ToneSelect-e_50 This type of list screen will appear when you select songs, or tones. In this screen, use the cursor button to select the desired item. ■ Detailed Settings Screen fig.d-PianoSetting1-e_50 Detailed settings for functions are made in a screen similar to this. You can then [...]

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    29 Basic Operation and the Main Screen The pedals have the following functions, and are used mainly for piano performance. fig.pedal-e Damper Pedal (right pedal) Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after you take your fingers off the keys. The length of sustain will change subtly depending [...]

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    30 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. fig.d-Menu-e_50 2. Press the cursor button to select <Wonderland>, then press the [ ] button. After the opening screen is displayed, the “Wonderland” screen, like the one below, appears in the display. The “Wonderland” screen has tw[...]

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    31 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! 3. Press the cursor button to select the item you want to play, then press the [ ] button. You can do the following in Wonderland. 4. Try playing as you view the screen. 5. When you have finished with Wonderland, press the [ ] button in the “Wonderland” screen. Item How It Is Used Drums Select a pictu[...]

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    32 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Press the cursor button to select <DoReMi Course>, then press the [ ] button. The “DoReMi Course” screen appears. fig.d-doremi-e_50 3. Press the cursor up and down button to select the item you want to practice, then press the [ ] bu[...]

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    33 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! ■ DoReMi (Pitch Training) fig.d-DoReMi-1-e_50 Remember the key and note positions and the note names. Press the [ ] button to start the game. In this game, questions will appear in the left side of the screen. Answer the questions by playing the keys. Pressing the [ ] button in the game screen prompts a[...]

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    34 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Twin Piano>, then press the [ ] button. The Twin Piano function switches on. fig.d-TwinPiano-e_50 The following occurs with Twin Piano set to ON. • The keyboard is divided into two sections which can [...]

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    35 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! Cancelling Twin Piano Function Use the following procedures to cancel Twin Piano function. Method 1: Press the One Touch [ ] button. → p. 50 Method 2: Cancel the “Split” function. → p. 59 Method 3: Change the “Pedal” function. → p. 27 ■ Taking a Lesson While Playing a Two-Person Game (Twin[...]

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    36 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! ■ Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode) You can choose one of two ways in which the sound will be produced. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ] button. 3. Press the cursor button t[...]

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    37 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! At this point, pressing [ ] advances you to the next screen, and pressing [ ] returns the previous screen to the display. Starting the Visual Lesson Function When you want to perform with the tone changed, select the tone before starting Visual Lesson. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen ap[...]

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    38 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! Selecting the Song 4. Press the cursor button to select the song you want to practice. fig.d-VisualLesson2-e_50 You can audition the sound by pressing the [ (Play/Stop)] button. You can adjust the tempo by pressing the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons. You can also play the metronome sound by pressing the [ (M[...]

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    39 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! Checking the Performance 8. Press the [ ] button. The results of your performance is shown in the musical notation in the Check screen, like that below. fig.d-VisualLesson-2-e Displaying the Menus 9. Press the [ ] button. The following screen appears. fig.d-VisualLesson5-e_50 Button How It Is Used Cursor [...]

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    40 Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions! 10. Press the cursor button to select the menu, then press the [ ] button. If you want to practice the same song again, select “Try Again.” If you want to practice another song, select “Select Song.” If you want to practice with another course, select “Select Course.” If you are finished with [...]

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    41 Listening to the Songs You can listen to the internal songs, commercially available music files, songs you have recorded yourself, and songs saved on USB memory (optional; sold separately). Selecting the Song 1. Press the [ (Song)] button. The “song selection” screen appears. fig.SongSelect-e 2. Press the cursor left or right button to selec[...]

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    42 Listening to the Songs Stopping Playback 5. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The [ (Play/Stop)] button’s indicator goes off, and playback of the song stops. Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song. Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song. If a screen like the following is displayed If you[...]

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    43 Listening to the Songs ■ Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play) You can play back the internal songs and songs in USB memory continuously. fig.panel-AllSong-e 1. Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. fig.d-AllSongPlay-e_50 2. Press the cursor up or down button to change the setting. 3. Press the [ ] button. A[...]

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    44 Listening to the Songs 1. Connect the optional USB memory or floppy disks drive to the External Memory connector. If playing back commercially available music files or songs saved on a floppy disk, insert the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive. Selecting the Song 2. Press the [ (Song)] button. 3. Press the cursor left or right button to select[...]

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    45 Listening to the Songs 1. Press the [ (Song)] button. The “song selection” screen appears. fig.d-SongSelect-e_50 2. Press the cursor left or right button to select the song genre. 3. Press the cursor up or down button to select the song you want to register. 4. Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ ] button. A screen like the one sh[...]

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    46 Listening to the Songs 5. Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [ ] button. The selected song is registered to “Favorites.” Now you can select the registered song by selecting “Favorites” for the genre in the “Song Selection” screen. ■ Removing Songs from Favorites 1. Press the [ (Song)] button. The “[...]

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    47 Listening to the Songs 1. Connect your separately purchased USB memory or commercially available CD drive to the external memory connector. If you want to play back a music CD, insert the CD in your CD drive. Selecting the Song 2. Press the [ (Song)] button. 3. Use the left/right cursor buttons to select either <External memory>, <Disk&[...]

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    48 Listening to the Songs Playing Back 4. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The song will begin playing. Stopping Playback 5. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button once more. NOTE This instrument is incapable of displaying the notation for the songs on a music CD. NOTE You cannot register audio files to the Favorites. About Audio Files Audio files of the [...]

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    49 Listening to the Songs ■ Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File or Music CD You can adjust the playback volume of an audio file or music CD. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ] button. 3. Press the cursor button to select <Audio Volume>, the[...]

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    50 Adding Variety to Your Performances 1. Press the One Touch [ ] button. The Tone [Piano] button’s indicator will light. A screen stating that the optimal settings for piano performances have been selected is displayed for several seconds, followed by a “Notation screen” like the following. fig.d-OTP-e.eps Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano ([...]

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    51 Adding Variety to Your Performances 1. Press any one of the Tone buttons to select a tone group. When you press a Tone button, the button’s indicator will light. The “tone selection” screen appears. 2. Press the cursor button to select the tone to perform with. fig. The “tone selection” screen consists of multiple pages. When you press[...]

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    52 Adding Variety to Your Performances 1. Press the Tone [Others] button. 2. Use the cursor button to select a rhythm set such as <DR STANDARD> or <SOUND EFFECT> (SFX set). Drum set names are indicated by initial “DR.” Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound. fig.d-ToneDrum-e Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Eff[...]

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    53 Adding Variety to Your Performances 1. Press the [Key Touch] button. Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the button’s indicator changes color while the touch is switched. fig.d-keytouch-e Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. You can adjust the keyboard touch as appropriate fo[...]

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    54 Adding Variety to Your Performances ■ Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as though you were performing in a concert hall. fig.d-Effect2-e 1. Press the [Reverb] button. The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect will be applied to the s[...]

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    55 Adding Variety to Your Performances 5. Press the cursor up or down button to adjust the amount of chorus applied. 6. Press the [ ] button to close the “Effect” screen. ■ Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance) You can adjust the brightness of the sound. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Press the cur[...]

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    56 Adding Variety to Your Performances ■ Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control) You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ] button. 3. Press the cursor button t[...]

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    57 Adding Variety to Your Performances 1. Simultaneously press two of the Tone buttons. Both of the button indicators will light. Of the two buttons, the sound of the left button will be “Tone 1,” and the sound of the right button will be “Tone 2.” Changing the Tone 1. Press the cursor left or right button to select “Tone 1” or “Tone [...]

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    58 Adding Variety to Your Performances fig.splitpoint-e The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Split>, then press the [ ] button. Split performance is enabled. The tone selected before the performance is set as the “Rig[...]

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    59 Adding Variety to Your Performances 2. Press the cursor up or down button. The Split Point is changed. You can change the split point within the range of B1 through B6. Cancelling the Split Performance When the Split Performance is set to On, the mark at the <Split> in the Menu screen icon turns red. Use the following procedure to cancel t[...]

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    60 Practicing A music file for piano lessons may be assigned to the five Track buttons as shown below. fig.5trackButton-e By using these Track buttons, you can mute the sound of specific parts. This is referred to as “mute.” Preparing to Play 1. Select the song you want to play. → “Listening to the Internal Songs” (p. 41) → “Listening[...]

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    61 Practicing Stopping the song 5. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The indicator for the [ (Play/Stop)] button goes out, and playback of the song stops. Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song. Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song. If a screen like the following is displayed If you select [...]

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    62 Practicing 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Balance>, then press the [ ] button. fig.d-Balance-e_50 3. Press the cursor left or right button to adjust he volume balance between accompaniment and keyboard. Changing the Volume Balance of the Accompaniment and Keyboard (Balance) You can change the volum[...]

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    63 Practicing 1. Press the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to adjust the tempo. The tempo can be adjusted in a range of =10–500. ■ Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute) The tempo in some songs may change, speeding up or slowing down, when the song is in progress. If a song has tempo changes, it helps to practice the song first at a steady temp[...]

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    64 Practicing 1. Press the [ (Metronome)] button. The button’s indicator will blink according to the time signature (Beat), and the metronome will sound. To stop the metronome, press the [ (Metronome)] button, getting its indicator to go dark. fig.Metronome-e 2. Press the cursor left or right button to select the setting you want to make. Using t[...]

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    65 Practicing 3. Press the cursor up or down button to change the value. 1. Press the [Count/Marker] button. The “Count” screen appears. The “Count” screen has two pages. fig.d-Count-e_50 Sound Click, Electronic, Voice (Japanese) (“1,” “2,” “3” in Japanese), Voice (English) (“1,” “2,” “3” in English), Animal, Wood Bl[...]

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    66 Practicing 2. Press the cursor left or right button to select the setting you want to make. 3. Press the cursor up or down button to change the value. Item Setting Count Mode Specifies what type of count will be added. Count In (add a count before the performance), Countdown (add a count only before you begin playing), Count In/down (add both a [...]

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    67 Practicing Before you begin, select the song in which you want to assign markers (p. 41, p. 44). Accessing the Marker Screen 1. Press the [Count/Marker] button to display the “Count” screen. 2. Press the [ ] button. The “Marker” screen appears. fig.Marker-e Moving to the Location at which You Want to Assign a Marker 3. Use the [ (Bwd)] [[...]

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    68 Practicing Moving an Assigned Marker After adding markers to a song, you can then move to the location where Marker A is set by holding down the cursor left button and pressing either the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button. To adjust the location of marker B, hold down the cursor right button and press the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd) button. Moving to the Loca[...]

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    69 Practicing 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ] button. 3. Press the cursor button to select <Transpose>, then press the [ ] button. . The “Transpose” screen appears. fig.d-Transpose-e_50 4. Press the [ ] button to switch the link on or of[...]

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    70 Recording Your Performance The HPi-6S lets you record your own performances. A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add additional parts. The following types of recording can be done using the HPi-6S. If a screen like the following is displayed If you record a new song after already having recorded, edited (p. [...]

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    71 Recording Your Performance Making the Recording Settings (Choosing “New Song”) 1. Press the [ (Song)] button. fig.Rec-NewSong-e 2. Press the cursor up button one or more times to return to the first song, then press the cursor up button once more to select <New Song>. If there is a song that has already been recorded, or if you edit th[...]

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    72 Recording Your Performance 3. Press the [ (Rec)] button. The indicators of all Track buttons will blink, and the HPi-6S enters recording-standby mode. To cancel recording, press the [ (Rec)] button once more and watch the indicator goes out. Starting the Recording 4. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. The count is played, and then recording begins[...]

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    73 Recording Your Performance 1. Record the performance (p. 71, p. 74, p. 78). 2. Press the [ (Song)] button to open the “song selection” screen. 3. Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ ] button. The following screen appears. fig.d-RegistFavorites-e_50 4. Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [ ] button. A[...]

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    74 Recording Your Performance Here, record your right-hand performance along with the song accompaniment. Settings for Performances 1. Press the [ (Song)] button to select the song you want to play. → “Listening to the Internal Songs” (p. 41) → “Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on USB Memory” (p. 44) 2. Press the [ (Not[...]

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    75 Recording Your Performance Selecting the Track to Record 5. Press the track button for the track that you want to record (i.e., the track that you want to play yourself). The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the HPi-6S enters recording- standby mode. Since in this example we will record the right-hand part performance, press t[...]

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    76 Recording Your Performance 1. Use the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button to move to the measure that you want to re-record. 2. Press the [ (Rec)] button. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.Rec-OverRec1-e 3. Press the cursor left or right button to select <Add On>, then press the [ ] button This sets the HPi-6S so you can record while [...]

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    77 Recording Your Performance Method 1: After recording a song, press the [ (Song)] button and select another song in the “song selection” screen. Method 2: Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ (Rec)] button. When either of these operations are performed, a display like the following will appear. fig.d-DelSongOK-e_50 If you select <[...]

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    78 Recording Your Performance Recording the First Track 1. Record your performance as described in “Recording a New Song” (p. 71). Recording the Second and Subsequent Tracks 2. Select and record additional tracks one at a time as described in “Re- recording” (p. 76). For the second and subsequent recordings, you can listen to the previously[...]

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    79 Saving the Performance ■ Connecting an USB Memory 1. Connect the USB Memory to the External Memory connector. fig.ConnectUSB1-e ■ Rotating the External Memory Connector Holder The External Memory connector holder rotates 90 degrees left and right. Rotating the External Memory connector holder allows you to avoid damaging the connected USB Me[...]

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    80 Saving the Performance 1. Connect the USB Memory to the External Memory connector. 2. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. 3. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ] button. 4. Press the cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button. The “File” screen appears. 5. Press the cursor right button to s[...]

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    81 Saving the Performance Preparations for Saving a Song When saving to USB Memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ] button. 3. Press the cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button. 4. Press the [...]

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    82 Saving the Performance Determining the Save Destination 5. Press the cursor up or down button to change the setting of the Save Destination. fig.d-SaveDest-e_50 6. Press the [ ] button. Determining the Name of the Song to be Saved 7. Press the cursor left or right button to select the character you want to change, then press the cursor up or dow[...]

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    83 Saving the Performance Selecting the Save Number 8. Press the cursor right button one or more times to select <Save Destination>. fig.RenameSong4-e 9. Press the cursor up or down button to select the save-destination number. If a song name is displayed with a number, a song is already saved to that number. If you select a number with a pre[...]

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    84 Saving the Performance To delete a song on an USB memory, first connect the USB memory to the external memory connector. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ] button. 3. Press the cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button. 4. Press the cursor left or ri[...]

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    85 Saving the Performance 1. Connect the USB memory with the song to be copied to the External Memory connector. 2. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. 3. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ] button. 4. Press the cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button. 5. Press the cursor left or right button [...]

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    86 Saving the Performance fig.FileCopy1-e Selecting the Copy Destination 9. Press the cursor left or right button to select Copy Destination. 10. Press the cursor up or down button to select the copy-destination number. If a number is displayed with a song name, a song is already saved to that number. If you select a number with previously saved so[...]

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    87 Convenient Functions Functions that Can be Selected Using the [Menu/Lesson] Button Here’s how you can easily make changes such as tuning the HPi-6S or changing the function of the pedals. ■ Making the Settings 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. fig.d-Menu-e_45 2. Press the cursor button to select the <Functions>, then press the [ ] but[...]

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    88 Convenient Functions ■ Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning) Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This method of tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as “Stretched Tuning.” ■ Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed (Damper Resonanc[...]

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    89 Convenient Functions ■ Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the HPi-6S’s standard pitch to the pitch of another instrument. For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s standa[...]

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    90 Convenient Functions You can adjust the depth of the reverb (p. 54) and chorus (p. 54). Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions. Reverb This setting is valid when the [Reverb] button is turned on to apply an effect to the sound. Holding down the [Reverb] button, press the cursor up or down button to adjust the depth of reverb[...]

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    91 Convenient Functions ■ Changing How Grand Space is Applied (3D Mode) This specifies how 3D Sound Control will be applied. Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions. You can adjust the volume at which an audio file or music CD will play. → “Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File or Music CD” (p. 49) You can change the fun[...]

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    92 Convenient Functions Screen Display Settings You can change the language that is displayed in the screen. Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions. Germany, French, and Spanish are displayed for some functions. Other screens will be displayed in English. You can have image data from computers and other devices shown on the onb[...]

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    93 Convenient Functions You can play demo that give you an idea of the HPi-6S’s various functions. 1. Hold down the Track [R/Rhythm] button and press the [ (Fwd)] button. The Select a Demo screen appears. 2. Use the cursor buttons to select “Auto Demo.” 3. Press the [ ] button. The HPi-6S’s functions appear in sequence in the display. Press[...]

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    94 Convenient Functions The HPi-6S lets you record 16 separate parts. Multitrack recording is a method of recording whereby you listen to what has previously been recorded while recording new parts on top of that material. By recording a different tone to each part, you can create song data for performances that feature up to 16 different tones lay[...]

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    95 Convenient Functions Preventing a Part from Playing (Mute) 1. Press the cursor up or down button to select the part you want to mute. 2. Press the cursor left or right button to select Solo or Mute. fig.16TrackMute-e Press the cursor right button or cursor left button once more to cancel the solo or mute. Changing Tones 1. Press the Tone button [...]

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    96 Convenient Functions With the normal setting, GS tones (sounds that are compatible with other GS instruments) will normally be used to play back song data. By changing this setting, you can play back song using HPi-6S-specific tones for certain portions of the data. Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions. After changing this[...]

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    97 Convenient Functions Other Settings The HPi-6S features an internal storage area where you can save recorded performances and User image. This space is called the “User Memory.” The following content is stored to the user memory. • Songs registered to the “Favorites” • Image files set with the “User Image Display” To delete all o[...]

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    98 Convenient Functions USB memory The memory backup settings can be restored to the original default condition. This operation is referred to as “Factory Reset.” When you execute “Factory Reset,” all settings you’ve stored up to that point will be cleared, and reset to their factory-set condition. 1. In step 3 on p. 87, select “Factory[...]

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    99 Convenient Functions You can change the parts shown in the notation screen, and how the notation is displayed. 1. Press the [ (Notation)] button one or more times to display a screen like the following. fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45 You can set the HPi-6S so that while the Notation screen is being displayed, a screen like that above continues to app[...]

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    100 Convenient Functions There are many ways you can edit performances recorded using the HPi-6S Track button (p. 60) or 16-track sequencer (p. 94). Basic Operation of the Editing Functions 1. Press the [ (Notation)] button one or more times to display a screen like the following. fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45 You can set the HPi-6S so that while the N[...]

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    101 Convenient Functions ■ Copying Measures (Copy) You can copy a portion of a performance to a different bar in the same Part or to a measure in another Part. This is handy when you’re composing a song that repeats a similar phrase. fig.e-copy-e Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 100) for instructions. fig.d-edit-Copy-[...]

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    102 Convenient Functions ■ Deleting Measures (Delete) You can delete a part of a performance measure by measure. When a portion of a performance is deleted, the rest of the performance is shifted up to fill the gap. Erasing measures in a specified passage is called “Delete.” fig.e-delete-e Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions?[...]

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    103 Convenient Functions ■ Making Measures Blank (Erase) You can delete the performance data in a specified block of measures, turning them into blank measures without reducing the length of the song. This process is called “Erase.” fig.e-erase-e Refer to “Basic Operation of the Editing Functions” (p. 100) for instructions. fig.d-edit-Era[...]

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    104 Convenient Functions ■ Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit) In some songs, the instrument sound changes during the course of the song (that is, the Tone changes in the middle of a Part). In such songs, an instruction to switch the Tone is inserted at the place where you want the sound to change. This instruction is called a “Progr[...]

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    105 Convenient Functions A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.d-BMPExport1-e_45 7. Press the cursor left or right button to select the item, then press the cursor up or down button to set the range to be saved. 8. Press the [ ] button. The notation is saved to the USB memory as image data in BMP (bitmap) format. Do not remove the USB memo[...]

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    106 Connecting to Other Devices You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HPi-6S through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device. Use phone plug audio cables (sold separately) to make connections. ■ Connecting Speakers to the HPi-6S and Outputting Sounds 1. Turn th[...]

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    107 Connecting to Other Devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control one device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument. ■ Playing the HPi-6S with a MIDI Sequencer/ Recording the HPi-6S’s Performance Data to a MIDI Sequ[...]

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    108 Connecting to Other Devices Here’s how you can set the transmit channel and other MIDI-related settings. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. 2. Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ] button. 3. Press the cursor button to select <MIDI>, then press the [ ] button. The “MIDI” screen has two pages. 4. Pre[...]

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    109 Connecting to Other Devices → When a Roland MT series instrument is connected, it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. The MT transmits a Local Off message when the power is turned on. If you turn on the power in the order of the HPi-6S → MT series, Local Off will be set automatically. ■ Sending Recorded Performance Data to a M[...]

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    110 Connecting to Other Devices Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the HPi-6S to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem. Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the driver. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button[...]

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    111 Troubleshooting If you think there’s a problem, read this first. Case Cause/Remedy The power doesn’t come on Is the power cord connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 16) The button doesn’t work Is Panel Lock activated? (p. 98) Hold down the One Touch [ ] button and press the [1/Right] button to turn off the Panel Lock function. Nothing a[...]

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    112 Troubleshooting The tuning or pitch of the keyboard or song is off Have you set Transpose? (p. 69) Are the settings for the “Temperament” (p. 89) and “Stretch Tuning” (p. 88) correct? Is the setting for the “Master Tuning” correct? (p. 89) The wrong instrument is selected when you press the [Organ], [String], or [Others] button Tone[...]

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    113 Troubleshooting Notation is not indicated properly in the display If you select a part that does not contain performance data, notes will not be displayed in the notation. Change the part that is displayed (p. 99). The notation screen feature is particularly unsuitable for the display of difficult, complex musical works that demand accurate not[...]

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    114 Error Message * External Media: USB memory and floppy disk etc. * Press [ ] button, and you can cancel the error message. Indication Meaning Error: 1 You can only read the music file. It can not be saved. Error: 2 An error occurred during writing. The storage media’s protect tab may be in the “Protect” (writing prohibited) position, or th[...]

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    115 Tone List [Piano] Superior Grd Superior+Str NaturalGrand Natural Hps. Superior+Pad Superior+Cho NaturalMello NaturalC.Hps Natural Gnd2 DetunedPiano Rock Piano Honky-tonk Piano Str2 Piano Choir Ballad Piano Harpsichord2 Bright Piano PianoStrings Bell Piano UprightPiano Air Grand Grand Piano1 MellowPiano1 Grand Piano2 Mono Piano Piano 1 Piano 2 P[...]

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    116 Tone List SquareWave2 FM Lead 1 LM Square JP8 Square Mg Lead Waspy Synth P5 Saw Lead Natural Lead Rhythmic Saw JP8 Pulse LM PureLead Cheese Saw Reso Saw 2600 SubOsc RAVE Vox FM Lead 2 Fat & Perky Big Panner Ai-yai-a Echo Pan 2 Falling Down RandomEnding Piano 1 Piano 1w Piano 1d Piano 2 Piano 2w Piano 3 Piano 3w GS Honkytonk Honky-tonk 2 GS [...]

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    117 Drum/SFX 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[...]

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    118 Drum/SFX 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[...]

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    119 Drum/SFX 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[...]

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    120 Drum/SFX 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[...]

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    121 Internal Song List * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. Practice 1 Openness 2 Arabesque 3 Pastoral 4 A Small Gathering 5 Innocence 6 Progress 7 The Clear Stream 8 Gracefulness 9 The Hunt 10 Tender Flower 11 The Young Shepherdess 12 Farewel[...]

  • Page 122

    122 Internal Song List * Song with a "*" symbol appended to their name may not allow output of their notations as image data in BMP (bitmap) format. Internal songs, Favorites, and songs from external memory can also be used with Visual Lesson. ■ Beginner’s Course Mary Had A Little Lamb Come Birds The Cuckoo Old MacDonald Had A Farm Lo[...]

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    123 Music Files That the HPi-6S Can Use What Are Music Files? Music files contains musical information such as how long the key for a corresponding pitch is played, the force applied to the key played, and other such information. Performance data is transmitted to the HPi- 6S from music files saved in USB memory and CD-ROM, and played back without [...]

  • Page 124

    124 MIDI Implementation Chart 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 1 5 6, 38 7 10 11 64 65 66 67[...]

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    125 Main Specifications <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (PHA II with Escapement) Touch Sensitivity 5 levels/Fixed Touch Hammer Response: Off, 1 to 10 Keyboard Mode Whole Dual (volume balance adjustable) Split (split point adjustable) Manual Drums/SFX Twin Piano <Sound Generator> 88 keys stereo multi-sampling piano sound Conforms to GM2/GS/X[...]

  • Page 126

    126 Main Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Connectors Ext Memory Connector USB (MIDI) Connector Output Jacks (L/Mono, R) Input Jacks (Front: L/Mono, R Rear: L/Mono, R) Phones Jack (Stereo) x 2 MIDI Connectors (In, Out) AC Inlet Power[...]

  • Page 127

    127 Index Numerics 16 Track .................................................................... 94 16-track Sequencer ..................................................... 94 3D Mode ................................................................... 91 A AC Inlet ..................................................................... 24 Adjuster ..[...]

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    128 Index L Language .................................................................. 92 LCD Out Connector ............................................... 16, 24 Left Pedal ............................................................. 29, 91 Left-hand Tone ............................................................ 58 Lesson Functions ..........[...]

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    129 Index SFX Set (Sound Effect Set) ............................................ 52 SMF Format ............................................................... 82 SMF Music Files ........................................................ 123 SMF with Lyrics ........................................................ 123 Soft Pedal ......................[...]

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    130 Memo HPi-6S-e.book 130 ページ 2007年11月19日 月曜日 午前10時36分[...]

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    131 Memo HPi-6S-e.book 131 ページ 2007年11月19日 月曜日 午前10時36分[...]

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    132 Memo 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 J[...]

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    133 For EU Countries For China HPi-6S-e.book 133 ページ 2007年11月19日 月曜日 午前10時36分[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouill[...]

  • Page 135

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler[...]

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    DIC608 スミ 07-12-3N 04676501 * 04676501 - 03 *[...]