Roland HPi-6 manual

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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[...]

4 Pro E n j o y L i s t e n i n g t o S o n g s To Learn What Kinds of Songs are Included ➜ p. 38 The HPi-6 features over 170 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. 45 Y ou can listen to phr ases (brief performances) using a var iety of sou[...]

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. 57 The HPi-6 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. 56 When practicing songs written with rapid tempos,[...]

6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifica- tions on the unit. .............................................[...]

7 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 012a • Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor[...]

8 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 116 • Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 18). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit. .......................................................................................................... 117: Selection • When using the bench, please obse[...]

9 Important Notes 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 6, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a r[...]

10 Important Notes Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the un[...]

11 Important Notes Handling CD-ROMs 801 • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner. Before Using External Memory Using External Memory 705 (revise) • Never touch the terminals of the Exte[...]

12 Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HPi-6. 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 The HPi-6 Owner’s Manual consists of two volumes, Owner’s Manual , and the U[...]

13 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY .......................................................................................................... 6 Important Notes .......................................................................................................................... 9 Introduction .....................................................[...]

14 Contents Adding Variety to Your Performances ................................................ 44 Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano) ..................................................................... 44 Performing with a Variety of Tones ..........................................................................................[...]

15 Contents Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According to the Force Used to Play the Keys (Hammer Response) ............................................................................................ 80 Adjusting the Resonant Sounds when the Keys are Pressed (String Resonance) ............... 81 Adjusting the Depth of the Effects (Effect)[...]

16 Contents Appendices Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 101 Error Message ......................................................................................................................................... 104 Tone List ......[...]

17 Before You Begin Playing ■ Attaching the Music Rest The music rest of the HPi-6 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 sure[...]

18 Before You Begin Playing ■ 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 has been fully extended. NOTE Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when opening or closing the lid.[...]

19 Before You Begin Playing The HPi-6 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night. If conn[...]

20 Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1. [Power ON] switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 18). 2. [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume (p. 18). 3. One Touch [ ] button Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 44). 4. [Reverb] button Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 48). 5. [Key Touch] button Adjusts the touch of the key[...]

21 Panel Descriptions 14. [Count/Marker] button This is used for setting the count (p. 58). This allow you to add and move markers in the notation as well as repeat playback of song segments simply and easily (p. 60). 15. [ (Reset)] button Resets the song playback-start location to the beginning of the song. 16. [ (Play/Stop)] button This starts an[...]

22 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 1. LCD Out Connector Connect the LCD cord of the music rest to this connector (p. 17). 2. USB (MIDI) Connector Used for connecting a computer to the HPi-6 using a USB cable (p. 99). 3. MIDI Out/In connectors An external MIDI device can be connected here to receive performance data (p. 97). * There’s also a MIDI In[...]

23 Basic Operation and the Main Screen The HPi-6 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 may[...]

24 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-6. You can display notations not only for the internal songs, but also for SMF music files and performances recorded with the HPi-6 as well. From any other screen, pre[...]

25 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. 89). * The finger[...]

26 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. The selected item turns orange. In the “song selection” screen, the selected song is indicated by the black background. ■ Detailed [...]

27 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) While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after you take your fingers off the keys. On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will allow the remaining strings to [...]

28 Try Out the HPi-6’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 two [...]

29 Try Out the HPi-6’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 pictur[...]

30 Try Out the HPi-6’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 [ ] butt[...]

31 Try Out the HPi-6’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 [...]

32 Try Out the HPi-6’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 b[...]

33 Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions! ■ Taking a Lesson While Playing a Two-Person Game (Twin Piano Game) The HPi-6 features an ear training game that makes use of the Twin Piano function. You can enjoy games such as listening to notes played in the left part of the keyboard and playing the same notes in the right side, or displaying notes p[...]

34 Try Out the HPi-6’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 app[...]

35 Try Out the HPi-6’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 [ (Me[...]

36 Try Out the HPi-6’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. Button How It Is Used Cursor button You can switch the performance to be checked by p[...]

37 Try Out the HPi-6’s Lesson Functions! The following screen appears. fig.d-VisualLesson5-e_50 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,[...]

38 Listening to the Songs You can listen to the internal songs, commercially available music files, songs you have recorded yourself, and songs saved on external 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 [...]

39 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[...]

40 Listening to the Songs ■ Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play) You can play back the internal songs and songs in external 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 [ ] butt[...]

41 Listening to the Songs 1. Connect the optional external 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 s[...]

42 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[...]

43 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 “[...]

44 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 ([...]

45 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[...]

46 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[...]

47 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. Indicator Setting Explanation Off Medium This allow[...]

48 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[...]

49 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[...]

50 Adding Variety to Your Performances ■ Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics) 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 to select <T[...]

51 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 [...]

52 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[...]

53 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[...]

54 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. 38) → “Listening[...]

55 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 [...]

56 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[...]

57 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[...]

58 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[...]

59 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 [...]

60 Practicing Before you begin, select the song in which you want to assign markers (p. 38, p. 41). 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)] [[...]

61 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[...]

62 Practicing 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 <Transpose>, then press the [ ] button. The “Transpose” screen appears. fig.d-Transpose-e_50 4. Press the [ ] button to switch the link on or off. When set to Link <On&[...]

63 Recording Your Performance The HPi-6 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-6. If a screen like the following is displayed If you record a new song after already having recorded, edited (p. 90[...]

64 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[...]

65 Recording Your Performance Once recording begins, the [ (Play/Stop)] button and the [ (Rec)] button indicators will light. Go ahead and perform on the keyboard. Stopping the Recording 5. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button. Recording will stop, and the [ (Play/Stop)] button and the [ (Rec)] button indicators will go out. Playing Back the Recorded Pe[...]

66 Recording Your Performance 1. Record the performance (p. 64, p. 67, p. 71). 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[...]

67 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. 38) → “Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on External Memory” (p. 41) 2. Press the [[...]

68 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-6 enters recording- standby mode. Since in this example we will record the right-hand part performance, press th[...]

69 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-6 so you can record while l[...]

70 Recording Your Performance 6. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button to stop recording. The [ (Play/Stop)] button and the [ (Rec)] button indicators will go out. 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.[...]

71 Recording Your Performance Recording the First Track 1. Record your performance as described in “Recording a New Song” (p. 64). Recording the Second and Subsequent Tracks 2. Select and record additional tracks one at a time as described in “Re- recording” (p. 69). For the second and subsequent recordings, you can listen to the previously[...]

72 Saving the Performance ■ Connecting an External Memory 1. Connect the external 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 connec[...]

73 Saving the Performance 1. Connect the external 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[...]

74 Saving the Performance Preparations for Saving a Song When saving to external memory, connect the external 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. [...]

75 Saving the Performance Selecting the Save Format 5. Press the cursor left or right button to select <Save Format>, then press the cursor up or down button to change the setting. fig.d-Save-Format1-e_50 Determining the Save Destination 6. Press the cursor left or right button to select <Destination>, then press the cursor up or down b[...]

76 Saving the Performance Determining the Name of the Song to be Saved 8. Press the cursor left or right button to select the character you want to change, then press the cursor up or down button to change the character. fig.RenameSong3-e Selecting the Save Number 9. Press the cursor right button one or more times to select <Save Destination>[...]

77 Saving the Performance 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 right button to select <Delete>, then press the [ ] button. 5. Press the cursor up or down but[...]

78 Saving the Performance 1. Connect the external 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 bu[...]

79 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 sa[...]

80 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-6 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 [ ] butt[...]

81 Convenient Functions ■ Adjusting the Resonant Sounds when the Keys are Pressed (String Resonance) 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 this resonance is called “String Resonance.” You can adjust the depth of the reverb (p. [...]

82 Convenient Functions ■ Changing the Tuning (Temperament) You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods). Today, compositions are generally created with equal temperament in mind and are played using equal temperament. However in past ages of classical music, a variety of temperaments were used. By pl[...]

83 Convenient Functions Screen Display Settings You can change the language that is displayed in the screen. Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions. NOTE 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 th[...]

84 Convenient Functions Recording and Playback Setting 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. The HPi-6 lets you record 16 separate parts. By recording a different tone to each part, you can create song data for performances that featur[...]

85 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 [...]

86 Convenient Functions Ordinarily, when playing back SMF music files for Roland Piano Digital instruments (p. 114), the left-hand part is assigned to the Track [3/Left] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the Track [4/Right] button. However, right-hand and left-hand part assignments in certain SMF music files may differ. If these are se[...]

87 Convenient Functions Other Settings The HPi-6 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 of[...]

88 Convenient Functions NOTE Never turn off the power while the display indicates “Executing....” Doing so will damage the HPi-6’s internal memory, making it unusable. Connecting the HPi-6 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the HPi-6. Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 80) for instructions. NOTE To p[...]

89 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-6 so that while the Notation screen is being displayed, a screen like that above continues to appe[...]

90 Convenient Functions There are many ways you can edit performances recorded using the HPi-6 Track button (p. 54) or 16-track sequencer (p. 84). 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-6 so that while the Nota[...]

91 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. 90) for instructions. fig.d-edit-Copy-e_[...]

92 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?[...]

93 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. 90) for instructions. fig.d-edit-Erase[...]

94 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 “Progra[...]

95 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 external memory as image data in BMP (bitmap) format. NOTE Do not remove the[...]

96 Connecting to Other Devices You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HPi-6 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-6 and Outputting Sounds 1. Turn the v[...]

97 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-6 with a MIDI Sequencer/Recording the HPi-6’s Performance Data to a MIDI Sequence[...]

98 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. Pres[...]

99 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-6 → MT series, Local Off will be set automatically. ■ Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MID[...]

100 Connecting to Other Devices If you connect the HPi-6 to a computer using the USB connector, you need to make the following setting before you make the connection. In the original settings, “Original” is selected. Normally, there is no need to change the USB driver settings. 1. Press the [Menu/Lesson] button. The Menu screen appears. 2. Pres[...]

101 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. 17) The button doesn’t work Is Panel Lock activated? (p. 88) Turn the power off, then back on. Nothing appears on screen The HPi-6 uses a liquid-crystal screen, so text may [...]

102 Troubleshooting Volume of keyboard is too low Could the “Balance” setting be set all the way toward “Accomp”? (p. 55) The Tone has changed When a performance made along with a Music Files tune has been recorded, recording the performance to button [1/User] may make the Tones for buttons [3/Left] and [4/Right] change as well. Reverberati[...]

103 Troubleshooting Movement of notation or keyboard display not smooth There may be times when a complex variety of information is being displayed or when a large amount of data is displayed at one time. Change the notation display settings as described below. • Set “Bouncing Ball” to “Off” (p. 89) • Set “Color Notation” to “Off?[...]

104 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 the storage media may not yet be initialized. Error: 10 No storage media is inserted. Insert the storage media[...]

105 Tone List Piano NaturalGrand *1 NaturalMello *1 Piano Str2 Natural Hps. *1 Grand Piano1 MellowPiano1 Piano Choir Harpsichord2 Natural Gnd2 *1 Honky-tonk PianoStrings NaturalC.Hps *1 Grand Piano2 Rock Piano Ballad Piano DetunedPiano Bright Piano UprightPiano Mono Piano Bell Piano Air Grand Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 3 E. Piano Stage EP Tremolo EP E.P[...]

106 Tone List Crystal Clear Bells Soft Crystal Digi Bells Nylon Harp Nylon + EP Brightness Syn.Square CC Solo Dual Sqr&Saw 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 Fa[...]

107 Drum/SFX Set List * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. R&B Snare Rock Snare Rock Snare Pop Snare m Pop Snare Ghost Pop Snare m Finger Snap 707 Claps Hand Clap [EXC7] Hand Clap2 [EXC7] Hand Clap Pop Pedal HH [EXC1] Gospel Hand Clap Snare Roll Pop Kick Pop Kick Pop Sid[...]

108 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 24 [...]

109 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 24 [...]

110 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 24 [...]

111 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 Openness Arabesque Pastoral A Small Gathering Innocence Progress The Clear Stream Gracefulness The Hunt Tender Flower The Young Shepherdess Farewell Consolation Austrian Danc[...]

112 Internal Song List ■ Beginner’s Course Mary Had A Little Lamb Come Birds The Cuckoo Old MacDonald Had A Farm London Bridge Oh! Susanna Sonata (Mozart) Aura Lee Pathetique Amazing Grace ■ Repertoire Course Traumerei Trepak Canon (Pachelbel) Railroad Silent Night, Holy Night Clair De Lune La Primavera Grandfather's Clock Eine Kleine Na[...]

113 Attaching the Floppy Disk Drive When connecting an optional Roland floppy disk drive to the HPi-6, be sure to install the unit as described below. Checking the Parts Before you begin attaching the floppy disk drive, check that all the parts were supplied. You will also need to have a Phillips screwdriver. Attaching the Floppy Disk Drive NOTE To[...]

114 Music Files That the HPi-6 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-6 from music files saved in external memory and played back without change as [...]

115 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[...]

116 Main Specifications <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) Touch Sensitivity Medium, Heavy, Light, Fixed Keyboard Mode Whole Split (split point adjustable) Dual (volume balance adjustable) Twin Piano Manual Drums/SFX <Sound Generator> Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite Max. Polyphony 128 voices Tones 450 sounds in [...]

117 Main Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Accessories Owner’s Manual Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces USB Installation Guide CD-ROM (Roland Digital Piano USB Driver) Power Cord Headphone Hook Music Rest (with installation s[...]

118 Index Numerics 16 Track ............................................................................ 84 16-track Sequencer ............................................................ 84 A AC Inlet ...................................................................... 17, 22 Adjuster .............................................................[...]

119 Index K Key ................................................................................... 82 Key Off Sound .................................................................. 45 Key Touch ........................................................................ 47 L Language ..................................................................[...]

120 Index Resolution ......................................................................... 61 Reverb ........................................................................ 48, 81 Right-hand Tone ............................................................... 52 S Saving ................................................................... 66, 7[...]

121 As of December 10, 2005 (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 A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Ju[...]

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[...]

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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