Roland RD-700SX manual

* 03788712 - 06 * Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano RD-700SX. 202 Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPO[...]

2 To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover 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 sy[...]

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... • Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. ..................[...]

4 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 occurs • Objects ha[...]

5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 3 and 4, 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[...]

6 Main Features Progressive Hammer Action The RD-700SX incorporates Roland’s “progressive hammer action keyboard,” which realistically reproduces the comfortable, natural touch of the grand piano. While offering excellent responsiveness and quiet action, this keyboard also reproduces the subtle changes in touch as you move from the lower to t[...]

7 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY............................................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Main Features ..................[...]

8 Contents Using the Convenient Functions in Performances ............................ 46 Playing Arpeggios ([ARPEGGIO]) ................................................................................................................. 46 Changing the Arpeggio Style ....................................................................................[...]

9 Contents Making Tone Settings (Tone Info)................................................................................................................... 70 How to Make Settings ........................................................................................................................... 70 Selecting the Part and the Tone to Be Se[...]

10 Contents How to Make Settings ........................................................................................................................... 83 Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch) ............................................................................................... 83 Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch[...]

11 Contents Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) ....................... 104 About USB Functions...................................................................................................................................... 104 Switching Between Storage Mode and MIDI Mode ............................................................[...]

12 Panel Descriptions fig.buttons 1. [V-LINK] Switching this on lets you control external V-LINK compatible video equipment connected to the RD-700SX (p. 97). 2. VOLUME Slider Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack (p. 24). 3. EQUALIZER/EFFECTS [SOUND CONTROL] Switching this on reduces inconsisten[...]

13 Panel Descriptions fig.buttons [TRANSPOSE] Sets the range of the keyboard to transposed (p. 42). 6. DISPLAY This shows the Tone names and the values of various settings, etc. [SHIFT/EXIT] Pressed to return to a previous screen or to cancel a procedure that is in progress. Additionally, you can easily call up Edit screens for related parameters f[...]

14 Panel Descriptions fig.rear 1. [POWER ON] Switch Switch turns the power on/off (p. 23). 2. AC Inlet Connect the included power cord to this inlet (p. 21). 3. Wave Expansion Board Installation Slot Remove the cover for installation of optional wave expansion boards (SRX Series) (p. 15). 4. USB Connector Connect your computer here to exchange Stan[...]

15 Getting Ready Up to two optional Wave Expansion Boards (SRX Series) can be installed in the RD- 700SX. Wave Expansion Boards store Wave data, Patches, and Rhythm Sets, and by equipping the RD-700SX with these boards, you can greatly expand your sound palette. For more information about the wave expansion board tones, refer to the patch list incl[...]

16 Getting Ready 1 Before installing any Wave Expansion Board, turn off the power on the RD-700SX and all devices connected to it. 2 Refer to the following illustration of the RD-700SX’s rear panel, and remove the screws indicated. Then, remove the cover. fig.00-02e You can remove the cover easily by pressing on the lower part of the cover (above[...]

17 Getting Ready 4 Use the Installation Tool supplied with the Wave Expansion Board to turn the holders in the LOCK direction, so the board will be fastened in place. fig.00-05e 5 Use the screws that you removed in step 2 to fasten the cover back in place. After installation of the Wave Expansion Boards has been completed, check to confirm that the[...]

18 Getting Ready Vous pouvez installer jusqu’a 2 cartes d’extension optionnelles dans le RD-700SX. Ces cartes d’extension memorisant des donnees Wave, des morceaux et des ensembles rythmiques, elles vous permettront d’augmenter considerablement le timbre. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les tonalités de la carte d'expansion Wav[...]

19 Getting Ready 1 Avant d’installer une carte d’extension Wave, eteindre tous les appareils relies au RD-700SX. 2 Detacher la plaque arriere en enlevant les vis indiquees sur le schema suivant. fig.00-02f Il est facile d’enlever le couvercle: il suffit d’appuyer sur la partie inférieure du couvercle (au-dessus du symbole ). fig.00-03f 3 I[...]

20 Getting Ready 4 Pour tourner les supports en position LOCK (verrouille), utilisez l’outil d’installation de la carte d’extension fournie a cet effet. De cette facon, la carte sera bien fixee a sa place. fig.00-05f 5 Reposez le couvercle en remettant les vis enlevees (comme specifie) a l’etape 2. Lorsque l’installation des cartes d’ex[...]

21 Getting Ready The RD-700SX is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones. * Audio cables, MIDI cables, USB cables, headphones, and expression pedals are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase acce[...]

22 Getting Ready 1 Before you begin making connections, confirm the following. Is the volume level of the RD-700SX or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the RD-700SX or connected amp turned off? 2 Connect supplied power cord to the RD-700SX, and plug the other end into an AC power outlet. 3 Connect the RD-700SX and the external [...]

23 Getting Ready 941 Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1 Before you switch on the power, move the volume down all the way by moving the VOLUME Slider. Also complete[...]

24 Getting Ready 1 Before you switch on the power, move the volume down all the way by moving the VOLUME Slider. Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment. 2 Turn off the power to connected external devices. 3 Press the lower portion of the [POWER ON] switch on the back of the RD-700SX. The power is swit[...]

25 Getting Ready When using the RD-700SX for the first time, start by returning the settings to their factory defaults so that the RD-700SX operates as described in the procedures in the owner’s manual. fig.00-12p 1 Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears. fig.00-13g 2 Press CURSOR [ ] to select “9.Utility.”[...]

26 Getting Ready 5 Press [ENTER]. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.00-15g To cancel the Factory Reset, press [EXIT]. 6 Press [ENTER]. The confirmation message appears. fig.00-16g To cancel the Factory Reset, press [EXIT]. 7 Press [ENTER] once again to start the Factory Reset operation. During the execution, “Executing... Don’t Pow[...]

27 Getting Ready For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s basic pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments. In general, the tuning of an instrument is indicated by the pitch in Hertz (Hz) of the middle “A” note. This matching of other instruments’ basic referenc[...]

28 Overview of the RD-700SX The RD-700SX can be divided into two sections: a keyboard controller section and a sound generator section. The two sections are connected internally by means of MIDI. fig.00-G01e Keyboard Controller Section This section includes the keyboard, the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, the panel knobs, the sliders, and any pedal c[...]

29 Overview of the RD-700SX The Tone Screen (Basic Screen) The names of the Tones currently selected for the INTERNAL Zone are displayed. This is the screen that is ordinarily displayed. You can change the INTERNAL Zone (UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER1, and LOWER2) Tones and tempo. fig.00-G02g The Tone Wheel Screen In the Tone screen, when any ORGAN Tone ?[...]

30 Overview of the RD-700SX [EDIT] By pressing [EDIT] to make the indicator light, you can enter “Edit mode.” In Edit mode you can make detailed settings for various functions. You can exit Edit mode by pressing [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator. [WRITE] Stores the current settings to “Setup” ( p. 58). [NUM LOCK] When [NUM LOCK] is presse[...]

31 Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY) Here’s how to listen to these songs. The RD-700SX features the internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities of the instrument. No. Song Name Composer/Copyright 01. Take a Break Scott Tibbs © 2004 Roland Corporation 02. Superior Grand Scott Tibbs © 2004 Roland Corporation 03. Everything Cool Scot[...]

32 Performing with the Keyboard Now, try performing with the piano. With the RD-700SX, you can call up the optimal settings for piano performances with the press of a single button. You can also select your preferred tones and settings and store them to the instrument’s buttons. fig.Q1-03p 1 Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO] or [E.PIANO]. fig.Q1-04g Pressi[...]

33 Performing with the Keyboard The RD-700SX provides 488 types of Tones. Each one of these individual sounds is called a “tone.” Tones are assigned to the TONE SELECT buttons according to the tone category selected. Try selecting and performing with a number of different tones. fig.Q1-06p 1 Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO] or [E.PIANO]. This selects a [...]

34 Performing with the Keyboard Each individual tone has a different tone number. You can select tones with the TONE SELECT buttons by inputting numerals with these buttons to specify tone numbers. Turn [NUM LOCK] on when inputting numerals with the TONE SELECT buttons. fig.Q1-07p 1 Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO] or [E.PIANO]. This selects a single tone t[...]

35 Performing with the Keyboard Up to two optional wave expansion boards (SRX series) can be installed into the RD- 700SX. Use the following procedure when selecting tones stored on an wave expansion board. fig.Q1-08p 1 Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO] or [E.PIANO]. This selects a single tone to be played over the entire keyboard. 2 Press EXPANSION [A] or [[...]

36 Performing with the Keyboard Wave Expansion Board Tone Name Correspondence Table The RD-700SX displays certain SRX Series tone names as shown below. There may be displayed differently from Owner’s Manuals of SRX series. SRX-03 (STUDIO SRX) SRX-05 (Supreme Dance) SRX-07 (Ultimate Keys) SRX-08 (Platinum Trax) No. Tone Name No. Tone Name No. Tone[...]

37 Performing with the Keyboard The RD-700SX features four Internal zones (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2), and one tone can be assigned to each of these zones. You can perform using combinations of tones by turning each zone on or off. You can have multiple tones layered together at the same time, and even have different tones played in th[...]

38 Performing with the Keyboard Such a division of the keyboard into right- and left-hand sections is called a “Split,” and the key where the division takes place is called the “Split Point.” While in Split Play, a sound played in the right side is called an “Upper Tone,” and the sound played in the left side is called a “Lower Tone.?[...]

39 Performing with the Keyboard 1 Press [SPLIT], getting the indicator to light. ZONE SWITCH [LOWER 1] lights. Try fingering the keyboard. fig.Q1-16g The UPPER tone plays in the right-hand section of the keyboard, and the LOWER tone plays in the left-hand section. fig.Q1-17sp 2 To exit Split mode, press [SPLIT] once more, and the indicator light go[...]

40 Performing with the Keyboard When changing the tone assigned to a zone, use the ZONE SELECT button to specify the zone with the tone you want to change. fig.Q1-20p 1 Press the ZONE SELECT button for the part whose tone you want to change, causing the zone’s indicator to light up. The indicator for the currently selected TONE SELECT button ligh[...]

41 Performing with the Keyboard fig.Q1-21pe With the RD-700SX, each of the parts that is performed using the internal sound generator is referred to as an INTERNAL Zone. You can use the ZONE SWITCH buttons and ZONE LEVEL sliders (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, LOWER 2) to turn sounds on and off and set their volume level. ZONE SWITCH This determines wh[...]

42 Performing with the Keyboard You can transpose performances without changing the keys you are playing, as well as change the pitch by an octave. This feature is called “Transpose.” This is a convenient feature to use when you want to match the pitch of the keyboard performance to a vocalist’s pitch, or perform using the printed music for t[...]

43 Performing with the Keyboard The RD-700SX can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall. fig.Q1-24rev 1 Press the [REVERB]. The reverb type switches each time you press the [REVERB]. 2 Adjust the REVERB [D[...]

44 Performing with the Keyboard 2 Adjust the CHORUS/DELAY [DEPTH] knob to select the amount of chorus effect to be applied. Rotating the knob clockwise applies a deeper chorus, and rotating it counterclockwise applies less chorus. While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the pitch, or to the right to raise the pitch. This is [...]

45 Performing with the Keyboard The RD-700SX is equipped with a three-band equalizer. You can adjust the levels of the low-frequency, midrange, and high-frequency ranges using the EQUALIZER [LOW], [MID], and [HIGH] knobs, respectively. You can also adjust the midrange frequency with [MID FREQ]. fig.Q1-28eq 1 Press EQUALIZER [ON/OFF] to make its ind[...]

46 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances The RD-700SX’s Arpeggio function lets you produce arpeggios automatically; simply hold down some keys, and a corresponding arpeggio will be played automatically. fig.Q2-01p 1 Press [ARPEGGIO], getting the indicator to light. 2 Press a key below Middle C (C4). The arpeggio starts, with the notes be[...]

47 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances You can select the way an arpeggio is played (the style) to match a variety of different musical genres. 1 Press [ARPEGGIO], getting the indicator to light. 2 Press CURSOR [ ] to go to the Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen. fig.Q2-03g 3 Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “ARP.” 4 Press [INC]/[DEC][...]

48 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances The RD-700SX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz, Rock, and other various musical genres. These drum patterns are referred to as “Rhythms.” You can perform using Rhythms combined with various functions, for example performing arpeggios while a Rhythm is playing. fig.02-05p 1 Press[...]

49 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances You can select the way a Rhythm is played (the pattern) to match a variety of different musical genres. 1 Press CURSOR [ ] to go to the Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen. fig.02-06g If you’re in the “SONG/ARP” screen, press [F1] to access the “RHY/ARP” screen. 2 Press [RHYTHM/SONG] to make the b[...]

50 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances The RD-700SX can play back SMF music files. fig.02-08p 1 Press [RHYTHM/SONG] to make the button indicator light. The song data begins playing. 2 Press [RHYTHM/SONG] once more; the indicator goes out, and the song stops playing. You can also start and stop playback of the song by pressing [F2]. Playi[...]

51 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances 1 Press CURSOR [ ] to go to the Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen. fig.02-09g If you’re in the “RHY/ARP” screen, press [F1] to access the “SONG/ARP” screen. 2 Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to “SONG.” 3 Press [INC]/[DEC] to select the song. 4 Press [RHYTHM/SONG] to make the button i[...]

52 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances In addition to chorus (p. 43) and reverb (p. 43), the RD-700SX also allows you to apply “multi-effects” to sounds. Multi-effects provides a collection of 125 different effects, such as distortion and rotary, from which you can choose. You can use two multi-effects simultaneously; these are refer[...]

53 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances When any of the “TW-Organ 1–10” Tones is selected for any of the INTERNAL Zone (UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER1, LOWER2), you can perform in “Tone Wheel mode,” in which the creation of organ sounds is simulated. An organ features nine “harmonic bars” that can be drawn in and out, and by using t[...]

54 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances 4 When the ZONE LEVEL sliders are moved, the harmonic bars move in the display, and the tone changes. By pressing the ZONE SWITCH buttons on and off, you can adjust the sounds for other Feet. If the cursor is moved to the value at the bottom of the screen, you can adjust the sounds for Feet with [DE[...]

55 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances 4 Press CURSOR [ ]/ [ ] to select “Harmonic Bar.” fig.Q2-14HBar fig.Q2-15g 5 Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to the parameter for changing the Feet. “LED ON” and “LED OFF” in the screen indicate whether ZONE SWITCH is switched on or off. 6 Press [INC]/[DEC] to select the [...]

56 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances The RD-700SX’s INTERNAL ZONE (p. 28) and EXTERNAL ZONE (p. 28) tone settings, effect settings, and other such settings are collectively referred to as a “Setup.” Once you’ve stored your preferred settings, and settings for the songs to be performed as a Setup, you can then switch whole group[...]

57 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances You can also register the Setups you like and use frequently to the TONE SELECT buttons. This function allows you to select Setups more quickly. You can register a total of 40 setups, ten tones in each of the four banks, to the Favorite Setups. 1 Press [SETUP] to call up the Setup you want to regist[...]

58 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances If you want to use the changed content as a new Setup, use the following procedure to save the settings to a Setup. You can also change the name of a Setup. You can store 100 Setups on the RD-700SX. fig.Q2-19p 1 Press [WRITE], getting the indicator to light. The Setup screen appears. fig.Q2-20ge 2 P[...]

59 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances 7 When you have finished determining the save destination and the name for the new Setup, press [ENTER] or [F1]. The [ENTER] indicator is flashing, and the confirmation message appears. fig.Q2-23g If you do not want to save the Setup, press [EXIT] or [WRITE]. The operation is cancelled, and you are [...]

60 Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connector on the RD- 700SX’s rear panel, you can then control the external MIDI device with the RD-700SX. Normally, the RD-700SX transmits Note messages from the MIDI OUT connector, but when [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] is on, you can control not only Note mes[...]

61 Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard The RD-700SX is equipped with two MIDI connectors and one USB connector. You can select which MIDI OUT connector or USB connector is used for outputting the signals for each individual zone. fig.Q3-04p 1 Press [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL], getting the indicator to light. The EXTERNAL screen appears. If “OUT” do[...]

62 Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard When you have finished connecting the external MIDI device, match the keyboard’s Transmit channel and the Receive channel for each of the external MIDI sound generator’s Parts. Sounds is produced when the MIDI channels for the sending device (the RD-700SX) and the receiving device (the external MIDI so[...]

63 Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard To switch the tones of an external MIDI device, the program number and the MSB/ LSB of the Bank Select message are entered as numerical values on the RD-700SX. fig.Q3-06p 1 Press [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL], getting the indicator to light. The EXTERNAL screen appears. If “MSB” doesn’t appear on screen, press[...]

64 Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard . fig.Q3-08pe When the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] indicator is on, you can use the ZONE SWITCH and ZONE LEVEL sliders to control the EXTERNAL Zone in the same way as with the INTERNAL Zone (p. 28). ZONE SWITCH This setting determines whether or not MIDI messages, including the information for Note On in the EXTER[...]

65 Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard After pressing [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL], you can then set the following parameters affecting EXTERNAL Zone. fig.Q3-09g 1. Press [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL], getting the indicator to light. The RD-700SX is set to control the external MIDI devices. When Rec Mode is set to ON in the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode, the E[...]

66 Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard Specifies whether the tone will play polyphonically (POLY) or monophonically (MONO). The MONO setting is effective when playing a solo instrument tone such as sax or flute. You can perform with each zone transposed to a different pitch. When multiple zones are set to on , you can create a richer sound by s[...]

67 Using the RD-700SX As a Master Keyboard Portamento is a function that causes the pitch to change smoothly from one note to the next note played. The Portamento Time setting determines the time for the change in pitch when the portamento effect is applied to the sound. Higher settings will cause the pitch change to the next note to take more time[...]

68 Making Detailed Settings for Tones The sixteen Parts played by the RD-700SX’s internal sound generator are referred to as “Internal Parts.” Of the sixteen Internal Parts, you can select four of them to function as the four Parts (UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER1, and LOWER2) which can be freely controlled with the RD-700SX’s buttons and keyboard. [...]

69 Making Detailed Settings for Tones You can perform with each Zone transposed to a different pitch. When multiple tones are playing, you can create a richer sound by setting the two Tones to different octaves. Also, if the Keyboard Mode is set to Split and you are playing a bass Tone in the lower Zone, you can use the Transpose function to play t[...]

70 Making Detailed Settings for Tones These settings determine whether the pedals connected to each PEDAL jack (DaMPER, FC1, FC2), the Modulation lever, the Bender, and the Slides are used to control the Parts (ON), or not (OFF). You can make more detailed settings to the tones assigned to each of the Internal parts. In certain selected Tones, ther[...]

71 Making Detailed Settings for Tones Choose the Part and the Tone for which you want to make settings. This sets the depth of the reverb and chorus effects. When this value is set to “0,” no reverb or chorus effect is applied when the REVERB [DEPTH] or CHORUS [DEPTH] knob is turned. The manner in which the effect is applied will differ dependi[...]

72 Making Detailed Settings for Tones You can make changes in tones by adjusting the settings of the following four elements. Attack Time Offset: The time it takes after the key is pressed for a sound to reach full volume. Release Time Offset: The time it takes after the key is released for a sound to become inaudible. Cutoff Offset: Adjusts how mu[...]

73 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones You can make more detailed settings to fashion just the Tones you want using the piano Tone selected by pressing ONE TOUCH [PIANO] (p. 32). This function is called “Piano Edit.” Furthermore, you can save up to two of the changed settings. The Piano Edit settings and ONE TOUCH [PIANO] Type A or[...]

74 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Reproduces the way the brightness of a grand piano’s sound is affected by how much the piano’s lid is opened. This changes the sound of the instrument in a manner similar to that accomplished in recordings of miked acoustic instruments like pianos, where the sound is changed by using mics with[...]

75 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones This setting provides even more precise adjustment of the key touch than available with the Key Touch setting alone. This allows you to adjust between Key Touch settings values. When this settings value continues into the positive or negative direction, the Key Touch’s five-step value is switche[...]

76 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones You can make changes in tones by adjusting the settings of the elements. Decay Time Offset: The time it is to take following the attack for the volume to decrease. Cutoff Offset: Adjusts how much the filter is opened. Release Time Offset: The time it takes after the key is released for a sound to [...]

77 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones This chooses the piano Tone to be selected when ONE TOUCH [E.PIANO] is pressed. There are 21 Tones to choose from. In the past, the sounds of electric pianos and similar instruments were always played through some kind of instrument amp. The function simulates the sonic characteristics of these in[...]

78 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) The process of changing tone parameters to create the tones you like, and changing the settings for various functions is known as “editing.” When [EDIT] is pressed and the indicator is lit, the RD-700SX switches to “Edit mode.” You can save edited settings to Setups. Edited settings are discar[...]

79 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) fig.05-01e You can press [F1(WRITE)] to save following settings as common settings to RD-700SX. • 0. System • 4. Sound Control • 8. V-Link However, following settings are not saved. • V-Link On or Off • Sound Control On or Off Functions that affect the RD-700SX’s overall operating environm[...]

80 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) For more on the following system function parameters, refer to the corresponding pages. Master Tune → p. 27 USB Driver → p. 106 Adjusts the volume of the entire RD-700SX. You can store different equalizer settings (p. 45) for each individual Setup (p. 56). This setting determines whether or not th[...]

81 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) This setting specifies whether the currently heard sound will continue (ON) or not (OFF) when another tone is selected. Effects settings change as soon as you switch to a new Tone, without being influenced by the Tone Remain setting. Because of this, certain effects settings can cause notes that were [...]

82 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) This switches the appearance of the display. When “INVERT” is selected, the blue and white portions of the display are the reverse of what they are when “NORMAL” is selected. This selects the number of parts for the RD-700SX. When set to “16PART+PERF,” the performance on the keyboard is no[...]

83 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) You can make advanced settings for the touch used for the keys. 1. Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears. fig.05-04g 2. Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “1.Key Touch.” 3. Press [ENTER] to display the Edit screen. fig.05-05g 4. Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to move the cur[...]

84 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) This sets the sound to play at a fixed volume, regardless of the strength used to play the keyboard (the velocity). This sets the interval from the time the key is played to when the sound is produced. As the value is decreased, the timing of the sound is delayed more when more force is used to play t[...]

85 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) This setting determines the function of the pedal switches or expression pedals (such as the optional EV series) that are connected to the FC1 and FC2 jacks on the rear panel. Normally, MULTI EFECTS [CONTROL] knob is used for making settings that adjust the multi-effects (MFX1 Control), but they can a[...]

86 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) The RD-700SX contains four effects processors: two multi-effects, chorus, and reverb. Settings can be made separately for each effects processor. Making abrupt changes in the settings values may cause the sound to become distorted or overly loud. Carefully monitor volume levels while making the settin[...]

87 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) MFX Dest This settings determine the part to which the MFX1 are applied. Type Select the Multi-Effects Type. There are 125 different multi-effects available. Refer to the Effect/ Parameter List (p. 112). When MFX Source is set to UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER1, or LOWER2, the Tone Info MFX Type settings (p. 7[...]

88 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Chorus adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. You can select whether to use this as a chorus effect or a delay effect. You can set the amount of Chorus applied separately for each individual tone (p. 71). Chorus Type You can select the chorus type. When you change the Chorus Type, the Chorus parame[...]

89 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Settings saved in the RD-700SX are not deleted even when the power is turned off. When you change the this parameter, the Sound Control parameters will be automatically adjusted to the optimal values. You can make the settings easily by first setting the Sound Control Type and then changing only the n[...]

90 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) fig.05-14g 4. Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to the positions where the characters are to be input. 5. Press [INC]/[DEC] to enter the characters. Names can consist of up to 16 characters. The following characters are available. space ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . 0–9 ; = @ A–Z [ ] ^ _ [...]

91 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) This procedure deletes Setup files and song data loaded from computers that have been saved in memory. 1. Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears. fig.05-17g 2. Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “5.File Utility/ USB,” then press [ENTER]. The Edit screen appears. fig[...]

92 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Choose the Part for which you want to make settings. When using MIDI messages from an external MIDI device to play the RD-700SX, set the Receive channels for each of the RD-700SX’s parts so they’re matched up with the channels that’ll be used for transmission by the external MIDI device. Sets th[...]

93 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) 1. Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears. fig.05-23g 2. Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “7.Rhythm/ Arpeggio.” 3. Press [ENTER] to display the Edit screen. fig.05-24g 4. Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to switch screens. 5. Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to the par[...]

94 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Changing the Drum Set (Rhythm Set) You can change a rhythm’s drum set (set of drum and percussion tones). You can select Tones other than Rhythm Sets. When this setting is changed, the Part 10 Tone also changes. In addition, Rhythm Set Change is set to OFF. Depending on the Rhythm Set that is select[...]

95 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) The function that allows you to perform arpeggios (chords whose notes are played sequentially rather than together) from a chord’s constituent notes, just by playing the chord, is called “Arpeggiator.” You can make more detailed arpeggio settings, including tempo and range. fig.05-24g For more o[...]

96 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Selecting the Zone for the Arpeggio Performance (Arpeggio Zone) This sets the zone to be used for the arpeggio performance when multiple tones are used (p. 37). Setting the Key Range for the Arpeggio Performances (Arpeggio Key Range) You cannot perform in the normal manner in the range set for arpeggi[...]

97 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) V-LINK ( ) is a function that provides for the play of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects can be easily linked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance. (Examples) By using the RD-700SX and Edirol DV-7PR together, you can: • Mak[...]

98 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) V-Link Mode This selects the type of MIDI message output. V-Link Tx Channel This selects the MIDI channel used in outputting messages. V-Link OUT Port This selects the port used for outputting messages. Key Range Selecting the Range of Keys to Use as the V-Link Controller. Lowest No This sets the numb[...]

99 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) Bulk Dump Temporary 6. Press CURSOR [ ]. A screen like the one shown below appears. fig.05-30g 7. Put the external sequencer in record mode. 8. Press [ENTER] to transmit the settings. To cancel the Bulk Dump, press [DEC]. The message “Now, Executing...” appears in the display during transmission o[...]

100 Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) The settings stored in the RD-700SX can be returned to their factory settings. Executing “Factory Reset All” results in deletion of the Setups (p. 56). If you want to keep the recorded content, save the Setup file to your computer (p. 105) or use “Bulk Dump (Bulk Dump SETUP)” to save it to an[...]

101 Connecting External MIDI Devices Now, try using an external sequencer to record your music onto multiple tracks, and then play back the recorded performance. 921 To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. fig.06-01e 1. Befor[...]

102 Connecting External MIDI Devices Use the following procedure when recording to an external sequencer. 1. Turn on the external sequencer’s Thru function. For details, refer to the following section “About Local Switch.” Refer to your sequencer owner’s manual for instructions on how to carry out this procedure. 2. Select the Setup for the[...]

103 Connecting External MIDI Devices Try Playing the RD-700SX from an external MIDI Device. 921 To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. fig.06-06e 1. Before starting the connection procedure, make sure that the power to all d[...]

104 Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) The USB function used with the RD-700SX features two modes, a Storage mode used for transferring files, and a MIDI mode used for MIDI transmissions. Use of these modes requires that the settings be switched with the RD-700SX, and the two modes cannot be used simultaneously. Any switching of the USB[...]

105 Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) You can connect the RD-700SX to your computer with a USB cable and save (back up) the files contained in the RD-700SX’s User memory to the computer’s hard disk or other media. You can also use SMF data created on computers with the RD-700SX. In this manner, you can use USB Storage mode to trans[...]

106 Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) If you want to power off the RD-700SX when it is connected to your computer in Storage mode, you must first cancel USB communication on your computer as described here. Windows Me/2000/XP Users 1. Use the device eject button shown in the taskbar at the lower right of your computer screen to cancel [...]

107 MEMO RD-700SX_e.book 107 ページ ２００６年３月２３日　木曜日　午後２時５２分[...]

108 Appendices Troubleshooting If the RD-700SX does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Station. * If certain messages appear in the display during operation, please refer to Error Messages/Other Messages (p. 111). Problem Check/So[...]

109 Troubleshooting Tones Are Altered Is the Tone Control function assigned to the MULTI EFFECTS [CONTROL] knob? • Check the Control Knob Assign settings in Edit mode (p. 85). When a mono connection is used, the tone quality can vary depending on the tone selected and the register in which it is used. • For optimal listening quality, connecting[...]

110 Troubleshooting Cannot Select the Tone Wheel Screen The screen is displayed by selecting a Organ Tone (TW-Organ 1–10) for any of the UPPER1, UPPER2, or LOWER Parts in the Tone screen, and then pressing CURSOR [ ] (p. 53). Key Range Settings Not Effective Is [SPLIT] set to OFF? • Key Range goes into effect when [SPLIT] set to ON (p. 66, p. 6[...]

111 Error Messages/Other Messages Error Messages Indication: MIDI Buffer Full Situation: Due to an inordinate volume of MIDI messages received, the RD-700SX has failed to process them properly. Action: Reduce the amount of MIDI messages to be transmitted. Indication: MIDI Communication Error Situation: A problem has occurred with the MIDI cable con[...]

112 Effect/Parameter List 00: THRU 01: EQUALIZER This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). 02: SPECTRUM This is a stereo spectrum. Spectrum is a type of filter which modifies the timbre by boosting or cutting the level at specific frequencies. 03: ISOLATOR This is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing you to add a sp[...]

113 Effect/Parameter List 06: STEP FILTER This is a filter whose cutoff frequency can be modulated in steps. You can specify the pattern by which the cutoff frequency will change. 07: ENHANCER Controls the overtone structure of the high frequencies, adding sparkle and tightness to the sound. 08: AUTO WAH Cyclically controls a filter to create cycli[...]

114 Effect/Parameter List 10: SP.SIMULATR (SPEAKER SIMULATOR) Simulates the speaker type and mic settings used to record the speaker sound. Specifications of each Speaker Type The speaker column indicates the diameter of each speaker unit (in inches) and the number of units. 11: PHASER This is a stereo phaser. A phase-shifted sound is added to the [...]

115 Effect/Parameter List 13: MULT PHASER (MULTI STAGE PHASER) Extremely high settings of the phase difference produce a deep phaser effect. 14: INF PHASER (INFINITE PHASER) A phaser that continues raising/lowering the frequency at which the sound is modulated. 15: RING MODLTR (RING MODULATOR) This is an effect that applies amplitude modulation (AM[...]

116 Effect/Parameter List 18: AUTO PAN Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the sound. 19: STEP PAN This uses a 16-step sequence to vary the panning of the sound. 20: SLICER By applying successive cuts to the sound, this effect turns a conventional sound into a sound that appears to be played as a backing phrase. This is especially effective[...]

117 Effect/Parameter List 22: VK ROTARY This type provides modified response for the rotary speaker, with the low end boosted further. This effect is a descendant of the Roland VK Series’ built-in rotary speaker. 23: CHORUS This is a stereo chorus. A filter is provided so that you can adjust the timbre of the chorus sound. 24: FLANGER This is a s[...]

118 Effect/Parameter List 25: STEP FLANGR (STEP FLANGER) This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. The speed at which the pitch changes can also be specified in terms of a note- value of a specified tempo. 26: HEXA-CHORUS Uses a six-phase chorus (six layers of chorused sound) to give richness and spatial spread to the sound. 27[...]

119 Effect/Parameter List 29: 3D CHORUS This applies a 3D effect to the chorus sound. The chorus sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. 30: 3D FLANGER This applies a 3D effect to the flanger sound. The flanger sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. 31: 3D S.FLANGR (3D STEP FLANGER) This applies a 3D e[...]

120 Effect/Parameter List 32: 2BND CHORUS (2BAND CHORUS) A chorus effect that lets you apply an effect independently to the low- frequency and high-frequency ranges. 33: 2BND FLANGR (2BAND FLANGER) A flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the low- frequency and high-frequency ranges. 34: 2BND S.FLN (2BAND STEP FLANGER) A step flange[...]

121 Effect/Parameter List 35: OVERDRIVE Creates a soft distortion similar to that produced by vacuum tube amplifiers. 36: DISTORTION Produces a more intense distortion than Overdrive. The parameters are the same as for “35: OVERDRIVE.” 37: VS OVRDRIVE (VS OVERDRIVE) This is an overdrive that provides heavy distortion. 38: VS DIST(VS DISTORTION)[...]

122 Effect/Parameter List 40: COMPRESSOR Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume. 41: LIMITER Compresses signals that exceed a specified volume level, preventing distortion from occurring. 42: GATE Cuts the reverb’s delay according to the volume of the sound sent into the effect. Use this when you want[...]

123 Effect/Parameter List 45: SERIAL DLY (SERIAL DELAY) This delay connects two delay units in series. Feedback can be applied independently to each delay unit, allowing you to produce complex delay sounds. 46: MOD DELAY (MODULATION DELAY) Adds modulation to the delayed sound. 47: 3TP PAN DLY (3TAP PAN DELAY) Produces three delay sounds; center, le[...]

124 Effect/Parameter List 48: 4TP PAN DLY (4TAP PAN DELAY) This effect has four delays. Stereo location of each delay 49: MULTTAP DLY (MULTI TAP DELAY) This effect provides four delays. Each of the Delay Time parameters can be set to a note length based on the selected tempo. You can also set the panning and level of each delay sound. 50: REVERSE D[...]

125 Effect/Parameter List 51: SHUFFLE DLY (SHUFFLE DELAY) Adds a shuffle to the delay sound, giving the sound a bouncy delay effect with a swing feel. 52: 3D DELAY This applies a 3D effect to the delay sound. The delay sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right. Rev Dly HFDmp 200–8000 Hz, BYPASS Frequency at which the high-freq[...]

126 Effect/Parameter List 53: T-CTRL DLY(TIME CTRL DELAY) A stereo delay in which the delay time can be varied smoothly. 54: LONG TC DLY (LONG TIME CTRL DELAY) A delay in which the delay time can be varied smoothly, and allowing an extended delay to be produced. 55: TAPE ECHO A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simu[...]

127 Effect/Parameter List 57: LOFI COMPRS (LOFI COMPRESS) This is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes. 58: LOFI RADIO In addition to a Lo-Fi effect, this effect also generates radio noise. 59: TELEPHONE 60: PHONOGRAPH Simulates a sound recorded on an analog record and played back on a record player. This ef[...]

128 Effect/Parameter List 62: 2V P.SHIFTR (2VOICE PITCH SHIFTER) Shifts the pitch of the original sound. This 2-voice pitch shifter has two pitch shifters, and can add two pitch shifted sounds to the original sound. 63: S.P.SHIFTER (STEP PITCH SHIFTER) A pitch shifter in which the amount of pitch shift is varied by a 16-step sequence. 64: REVERB Ad[...]

129 Effect/Parameter List 65: GATED REV (GATED REVERB) This is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut off before its natural length. 66: OVDRV → CHO (OVERDRIVE → CHORUS) This effect connects an overdrive and a chorus in series. 67: OVDRV → FLNGR (OVERDRIVE → FLANGER) This effect connects an overdrive and a flanger in[...]

130 Effect/Parameter List 71: DIST → DELAY (DISTORTION → DELAY) The parameters are essentially the same as in “68: OVERDRIVE → DELAY,” with the exception of the following two. Overdrive Drive → Distortion Drive Overdrive Pan → Distortion Pan 72: ENH → CHORUS (ENHANCER → CHORUS) This effect connects an enhancer and a chorus in seri[...]

131 Effect/Parameter List 76: FLN → DELAY (FLANGER → DELAY) This effect connects a flanger and a delay in series. 77: CHO → FLANGER (CHORUS → FLANGER) This effect connects a chorus and a flanger in series. 78: SYM.RESONCE (SYMPATHETIC RESONANCE) On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal allows other strings to resonate in sympathy[...]

132 Effect/Parameter List 79: PIANO EFX (PIANO EFFECTS) This effect enhances the realism of piano tones used with One Touch Piano. 80: E.PIANO EFX (E. PINO EFFECTS) This effect enhances the realism of elctric piano tones used with One Touch E.Piano. 81: VR CHORUS This chorus is a descendant of the Roland VR Series effects. 82: VR TREMOLO This tremo[...]

133 Effect/Parameter List Settings when using a pedal wah with a pedal connected to FC1 • MFX Control: Manual • Control Type: PEDAL • EDIT/ 2. Control/ FC1: MFX Control 84: VR PHASER This phaser is a descendant of the Roland VR Series effects. This creates a swirling effect by adding sounds that are out of phase with the original sound. 85: O[...]

134 Effect/Parameter List 87: *OVERDRIVE This effect creates a soft distortion similar to that produced by vacuum tube amplifiers. 88: *DISTORTION This effect produces a more intense distortion than Overdrive. 89: *PHASER A phaser adds a phase-shifted sound to the direct sound, producing a twisting modulation that creates spaciousness and depth. 90[...]

135 Effect/Parameter List 92: *AUTO WAH The Auto Wah cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic change in timbre. 93: *ROTARY The Rotary effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers often used with the electric organs of the past. Since the movement of the high range and low range rotors can be set independently, the unique type of modulati[...]

136 Effect/Parameter List 96: *HEXA-CHO (HEXA-CHORUS) Hexa-chorus uses a six-phase chorus (six layers of chorused sound) to give richness and spatial spread to the sound. 97: *TREMOL CHO (TREMOLO CHORUS) Tremolo Chorus is a chorus effect with added Tremolo (cyclic modulation of volume). 98: *SPACE-D Space-D is a multiple chorus that applies two-pha[...]

137 Effect/Parameter List 100: *ST.FLANGER (STEREO FLANGER) This is a stereo flanger. (The LFO has the same phase for left and right.) It produces a metallic resonance that rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or landing. A filter is provided so that you can adjust the timbre of the flanged sound. 101: *STEP FLNGR (STEP FLANGER) The Step [...]

138 Effect/Parameter List 103: *MOD DELAY (MODULATION DELAY) This effect adds modulation to the delayed sound, producing an effect similar to a flanger. 104: *TRIPLE DLY (TRIPLE TAP DELAY) The Triple Tap Delay produces three delay sounds; center, left and right. Delay C, Delay L and Delay R parameters can be set as a note-value of a tempo. In this [...]

139 Effect/Parameter List Delay 1–4 parameters can be set as a note-value of a tempo. In this case, specify the value of the desired note. 106: *T-CTRL DLY (TIME CONTROL DELAY) When the Effects MFX Control (p. 87) setting in Edit mode set to “Delay,” you can use MULTI EFFECTS [CONTROL] knob to make changes in the delay time and pitch in real [...]

140 Effect/Parameter List 108: *FBK P.SFT (FEEDBACK PITCH SHIFTER) This pitch shifter allows the pitch shifted sound to be fed back into the effect. 109: *REVERB The Reverb effect adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space. 110: *GATE REV (GATED REVERB) Gate Reverb is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut[...]

141 Effect/Parameter List 111: *OVDRV → CHO (OVERDRIVE → CHORUS) This effect connects an overdrive and a chorus in series. 112: *OVDRV → FLN (OVERDRIVE → FLANGER) This effect connects an overdrive and a flanger in series. 113: *OVDRV → DLY (OVERDRIVE → DELAY) This effect connects an overdrive and a delay in series. 114: *DIST → CHO (D[...]

142 Effect/Parameter List 117: *ENH → CHORUS (ENHANCER → CHORUS) This effect connects an enhancer and a chorus in series. 118: *ENH → FLANGR (ENHANCER → CHORUS) This effect connects an enhancer and a flanger in series. 119: *ENH → DELAY (ENHANCER → DELAY) This effect connects an enhancer and a delay in series. 120: *CHO → DELAY (CHORU[...]

143 Effect/Parameter List 121: *FLANGR → DLY (FLANGER → DELAY) This effect connects a flanger and a delay in series. 122: *CHO → FLANGR (CHORUS → FLANGER) This effect connects a chorus and a flanger in series. 123: *CHORUS/DLY (CHORUS/DELAY) This effect connects a chorus and a delay in parallel. The parameters are the same as for “120: CH[...]

144 Effect/Parameter List The RD-700SX’s Chorus effect unit can also be used as a stereo delay unit. 0: OFF Neither Chorus or Delay is used. 1: CHORUS 2: DELAY 3: GM2 CHORUS note (*) : fig.MFX-note2e Chorus Parameter Parameter Value Description Filter Type OFF, LPF, HPF Type of filter OFF : no filter is used LPF : cuts the frequency range above t[...]

145 Effect/Parameter List These settings allow you to select the desired type of reverb, and its characteristics. 0: OFF Reverb is not used. 1: REVERB Normal reverb 2: SRV ROOM This simulates typical room acoustic reflections. 3: SRV HALL This simulates typical concert hall acoustic reflections. The parameters are the same as for “2: SRV_ROOM.”[...]

146 Tone List MSB: Bank Select MSB (Control Number: 0) LSB: Bank Select LSB (Control Number: 32) PC: Program Change [PIANO] No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC 1 Superior Grd 87 64 1 2 X-Ultimate 87 64 2 3 Grand RD 87 64 3 4 Dark Ballad 87 64 4 5 X-Pure Grand 87 64 5 6 Mellow Piano 87 64 6 7 Bright Grand 87 64 7 8 X-PureMellow 87 64 8 9 Superior Str 87 64 9 1[...]

147 Tone List [GTR/BASS] No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC 135 NaturalNylon 87 70 1 136 Dyna Nylon 87 70 2 137 Nylon Guitar 87 70 3 138 Steel Gtr 87 70 4 139 Steel Away 87 70 5 140 12str Gtr 87 70 6 141 Jz Gtr Hall 87 70 7 142 Clear Guitar 87 70 8 143 JC Strat 87 70 9 144 DistGt Mt 87 70 10 145 Blusey OD 87 70 11 146 Touch Drive 87 70 12 147 Punker 87 70 13[...]

148 Tone List No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC 306 Feedback Gt. 121 1 31 307 Dist Rtm GTR 121 2 31 308 Gt.Harmonics 121 0 32 309 Gt. Feedback 121 1 32 310 Acoustic Bs. 121 0 33 311 Fingered Bs. 121 0 34 312 Finger Slap 121 1 34 313 Picked Bass 121 0 35 314 Fretless Bs. 121 0 36 315 Slap Bass 1 121 0 37 316 Slap Bass 2 121 0 38 317 Synth Bass 1 121 0 39 318[...]

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

150 Rhythm Set List * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. 27 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 21 23 22 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 26 24 25[...]

151 Rhythm Set List * -----: No sound. * [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number. 27 28 29 31 33 35 30 32 34 21 23 22 39 40 41 43 45 47 42 44 46 36 38 37 87 88 84 86 85 51 52 53 55 57 59 54 56 58 48 50 49 63 64 65 67 69 71 66 68 70 60 62 61 75 76 77 79 81 83 78 80 82 72 74 73 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 26 24 25[...]

152 Arpeggio Style List No. Arpeggio Style No. Arpeggio Style No. Arpeggio Style 1 Phrase 1 2 Key Backing 1 3 Pop Piano 1 4 Pop Piano 2 5 Phrase 2 6 Phrase 3 7 Single Note 1 8 Single Note 2 9 Rock Keys 10 Rock Shuffle 11 Blues Shuffle 12 Blues 13 Salsa 1 14 Salsa 2 15 Fast Bossa 16 Ballad Keys 17 Triplet Keys 18 Bossa Gtr 19 Synth Brass 1 20 Synth [...]

153 Rhythm Pattern List No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern 001 R&B Pop 1 002 R&B Pop 2 003 R&B 1 004 R&B 2 005 Shuffle Pop 1 006 Shuffle Pop 2 007 Latin Pop 1 008 Latin Pop 2 009 Jazz Brush 1 010 Jazz Waltz 011 Ballad 1 012 Ballad 2 013 Rock 1 014 Rock 2 015 Back Beat 1 016 Back Beat 2 017 Elec Dance 1 018 Elec[...]

154 Setup List → “Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP])” (p. 56) No.001–020 “RHY: Setup”: These Setups let you enjoy performing with a session-like feel while playing a Rhythm. Be sure to check it out. For more on Rhythms, refer to the “Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM/ SONG])” (p. 48). No. Setup Name No. Setup Name No. Setup Name 1 Piano&[...]

155 Shortcut List You can easily change settings for the following functions using a number of related buttons. * “[A] + [B]” indicates that you are to hold down [A] and press [B]. You can easily call up Edit screens for related parameters for the following functions by holding down [SHIFT] while pressing buttons, turning knobs, or operating ot[...]

156 MIDI Implementation Model: RD-700SX (Digital Piano) Date: Nov. 1, 2004 Version: 1.00 1. Receive data ■ Channel Voice Messages ● Note off Status 2nd byte 3rd byte 8nH kkH vvH 9nH kkH 00H n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) kk = note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) vv = note off velocity: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) * Some instruments are not re[...]

157 MIDI Implementation ❍ Resonance (Controller number 71) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 47H vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) vv= Resonance value (relative change): 00H - 7FH (-64 - 0 - +63) * The Resonanse parameter (Tone Info:Resonance) will change. ❍ Release Time (Controller number 72) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 48H vvH n = [...]

158 MIDI Implementation ● Pitch Bend Change Status 2nd byte 3rd byte EnH llH mmH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) mm, ll = Pitch Bend value: 00 00H - 40 00H - 7F 7FH (-8192 - 0 - +8191) * Not received when the Rx Bender parameter (EDIT:Part Parameter:Rx Bender) is OFF. ■ Channel Mode Messages ● All Sounds Off (Controller number 12[...]

159 MIDI Implementation ❍ GM2 System On Status Data byte Status F0H 7EH 7FH 09H 03H F7H Byte Explanation F0H Exclusive status 7EH ID number (Universal Non-realtime Message) 7FH Device ID (Broadcast) 09H Sub ID#1 (General MIDI Message) 03H Sub ID#2 (General MIDI 2 On) F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive) * Not received when the Rx GM/GM2 System On parameter[...]

160 MIDI Implementation pp=4 Send To Reverb vv = 00H - 7FH 0 - 127 F7H EOX (End Of Exclusive) ❍ Channel Pressure Status Data byte Status F0H 7FH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, 0nH, ppH, rrH F7H Byte Explanation F0H Exclusive status 7FH ID number (universal realtime message) 7FH Device ID (Broadcast) 09H Sub ID#1 (Controller Destination Setting) 01H Sub ID#2 (Ch[...]

161 MIDI Implementation ❍ Data set 1 DT1 This is the message that actually performs data transmission, and is used when you wish to transmit the data. Status Data byte Status F0H 41H, dev, 00H, 00H, 03H, 12H, aaH, bbH, F7H ccH, ddH, eeH, ... ffH, sum Byte Explanation F0H Exclusive status 41H ID number (Roland) dev Device ID (dev: 10H - 1FH, 7FH, [...]

162 MIDI Implementation ❍ Panpot (Controller number 10) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 0AH vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) vv = Panpot: 00H - 40H - 7FH (Left - Center - Right) * These messages are transmitted when Pan value is set in EXTERNAL Zone. ❍ Hold 1 (Controller number 64) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 40H vvH n = MIDI chan[...]

163 MIDI Implementation ■ Channel Mode Messages ● MONO (Controller number 126) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 7EH 01H n = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16) mm = mono number: 00H - 10H (0 - 16) * These messages are transmitted when Mono/Poly value is set to MONO in EXTERNAL Zone. ● POLY (Controller number 127) Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH[...]

164 MIDI Implementation 3. Parameter Address Map * Transmission of “#” marked address is divided to some packets. For example, ABH in hexadecimal notation will be divided to 0AH and 0BH, and is sent/received in this order. 1 RD-700SX (Model ID = 00H 00H 03H) ❍ Indivisual Parameters * These messages are transmitted when Bulk Dump Temporary fun[...]

165 MIDI Implementation * System One Touch Piano (Type A: t=5 Type B: t=6) +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Address | Description | |-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------| | 01 00 0t 00 | 000a aaaa | Tone Number (0 - 19) | | 01 00 0t 01 | 00aa aaaa | Stereo W[...]

166 MIDI Implementation * SETUP Rhythm/Arpeggio +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Address | Description | |-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------| |#10 00 02 00 | 0000 aaaa | | | | 0000 bbbb | Rhythm Pattern (0 - 184) | | 10 00 02 02 | 0aaa aaaa | Rhythm Accent[...]

167 MIDI Implementation | 10 00 1z 36 | 0000 000a | Transmit Chorus Level Switch (0 - 1) | | | | OFF, ON | | 10 00 1z 37 | 0aaa aaaa | Transmit Chorus Level (0 - 127) | |-------------+-----------+----------------------------------------------------| | 10 00 1z 38 | 0000 000a | Transmit Reverb Level Switch (0 - 1) | | | | OFF, ON | | 10 00 1z 39 | 0[...]

168 MIDI Implementation ■ Examples of Actual MIDI Messages <Example1> 92 3E 5F 9n is the Note-on status, and n is the MIDI channel number. Since 2H = 2, 3EH = 62, and 5FH = 95, this is a Note-on message with MIDI CH = 3, note number 62 (note name is D4), and velocity 95. <Example2> CE 49 CnH is the Program Change status, and n is the [...]

169 MIDI Implementation ■ ASCII Code Table Setup Name of MIDI data are described the ASCII code in the table below. +——————+——————+——————++——————+——————+——————++——————+——————+——————+ | D | H | Char || D | H | Char || D | H | Char | +——?[...]

170 MIDI Implementation Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key’s Channel’s 0, 32 1 2 4 5 6, 38 7 8 10 11 16 17 18 19 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 1–16 1–16 Mode 3 Mono, Poly O X 8n V=64 0–[...]

171 MIDI Implementation Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 80 81 82 83 84 91 92 93 94 95 1–31, 33–95 1–31, 33–95 98, 99 100, 101 0–127 : True Number : Song Position : Song Select : Tune Request : Clock : Commands : All Sound Off : Reset All Controllers : Local On/Off : Al[...]

172 Main Specifications RD-700SX: Digital Piano (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) ● Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) ● Part 16 Parts ● Maximum Polyphony 128 voices ● Wave Memory 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent) ● Expansion Slots Wave Expansion Board SRX Series: 2 slots ● Tones Normal Tones: 208 Tonewheel Org[...]

173 Index A AC Inlet ........................................................................... 14 Ambience ........................................................................ 73 AMP Type ...................................................................... 77 Arp Accent ..................................................................... 9[...]

174 Piano Edit .................................................................. 74 EQ SW E.Piano Edit .............................................................. 77 Piano Edit .................................................................. 74 Equalizer ................................................................... 45, 80 E.Piano Edit .[...]

175 MIDI Out Port (Rhythm) .............................................. 94 Modulation ..................................................................... 44 Modulation Depth External Zone ........................................................... 67 Mono/Poly External Zone ........................................................... 66 Tone Inf[...]

176 Rhythm MIDI Out Port ................................................ 94 Rhythm Pattern ....................................................... 49, 93 Rhythm Pattern List .................................................... 153 Rhythm Set ..................................................................... 94 Rhythm Set Change ................[...]

177 Velocity Delay Sens Edit ............................................................................. 84 Piano Edit .................................................................. 75 Velocity Keyfollow Sens Edit ............................................................................. 84 Piano Edit ......................................[...]

178 Purpose-Oriented Index This index lists the main setting items relevant to play of the RD-700's keyboard. * [EDIT]: aaa: bbb” indicates the bbb parameter in Edit screen aaa. Volume Setting Changing the Volume for the entire RD-700SX ...................................................... VOLUME Slider (p. 24) ......................... [ED[...]

2 To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover 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 sy[...]

* 03788712 - 06 * Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano RD-700SX. 202 Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPO[...]