Roland 5100012850-01, VP-7 User Manual

201a

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4).
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 feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in
its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

002c

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC

adaptor.

003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts

within it (except when this manual provides specic

instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing

to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center,

or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the

“Information” page.

004

• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct,

on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

005

• If you wish to use a stand when setting up the VP-7,

please use the PDS-10 and BKT-S, which are recom-

mended by Roland (p. 10).

006

• When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended

by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so

it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack

or stand, you still need to make sure that any location

you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface

that will properly support the unit, and keep it from

wobbling.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

WARNING

008c

• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the

unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation

matches the input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s

body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or

be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could

result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the

supplied power cord must not be used with any other

device.

009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor

place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the

cord, producing severed elements and short circuits.

Damaged cords are re and shock hazards!

010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an

amplier and headphones or speakers, may be capable

of producing sound levels that could cause permanent

hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at

a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable.

If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,

you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult

an audiologist.

011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., ammable material,

coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.)

to penetrate the unit.

2

012b

WARNING

• Immediately turn the power o, remove the AC adaptor

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 AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug

has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled

onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has

become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

013

• In households with small children, an adult should

provide supervision until the child is capable of

following all the rules essential for the safe operation of

the unit.

014

WARNING

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an

outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.

Be especially careful when using extension cords—the

total power used by all devices you have connected

to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the

power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord.

Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to

heat up and eventually melt through.

016

• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult

with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center,

or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the

“Information” page.

101b

CAUTION

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their

location or position does not interfere with their proper

ventilation.

101c

• This (VP-7) for use only with Roland stand PDS-10 and

BKT-S. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in

instability causing possible injury.

101f

• Even though you’ve observed all the precautions listed

in the owner’s manual, the stand (PDS-10, BKT-S) could

overturn depending on the way you perform. For this

reason, you should address all issues concerning safety

before using this product.

102c

• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord

when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or

this unit.

103b

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor

and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and

other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, discon-

nect the power plug from the power outlet whenever

the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of

time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug

and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and

lead to re.

104

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming

entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so

they are out of the reach of children.

106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the

unit.

107c

CAUTION

• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands

when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or

this unit.

108b

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and

all cords coming from external devices.

109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn o the power and unplug

the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 10).

110b

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in

your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

118a

• Should you remove screw, keep them in a safe place out

of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being

swallowed accidentally.

120

• Always turn the phantom power o when connecting

any device other than condenser microphones that

require phantom power. You risk causing damage if

you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic

microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices

that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the

specications of any microphone you intend to use by

referring to the manual that came with it.

(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10 mA Max)

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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

refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner),

or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the

electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit

to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to

use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise lter

between this unit and the electrical outlet.

302

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of

consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn o the power

to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to

speakers or other devices.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power ampliers (or other equipment

containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate

the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther

away from the source of interference.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not

use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such

as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise

could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing.

Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such

wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or

switch them o.

354a

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that

radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject

it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor

the unit.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature

and/or humidity is very dierent, water droplets (condensation)

may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you

attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using

the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the

condensation has completely evaporated.

360

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which

you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.

You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to

prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the

unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance

401a

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one

that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn

dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.

Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry

cloth.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid

the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data

that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland

Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons,

sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors.

Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector

itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing

shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at

reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not

need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is

late at night).

559a

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (includ-

ing padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to

use equivalent packaging materials.

562

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that

incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such

cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible

to hear. For information on cable specications, contact the

manufacturer of the cable.

220

• All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective owners.

ADD

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio

concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed

by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this

technology from the TPL Group.

202

Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND
CORPORATION.
Roland and Vocal Designer are registered trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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CONTENTS

Look What You Can Do with the VP-7 . . . . . . . .6

Names of Things and What They Do . . . . . . . . .8

Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting Headphones or Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a Foot Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the Power O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mic Input Level (Mic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Performing with a Human Voice . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting a Human Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Performing with Vocal Designer . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting a Vocal Designer Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Performing along with

Your Portable Audio Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Changing the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Changing the Function of the Output L/R Jacks

(Output Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing the Pitch Bend Range (Bend Range) . . . . . . . 29

Reset to Default Factory Setting (Factory Reset) . . . . . . 30

Sound List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Performing with the Vocoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting a Vocoder Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting a Variation Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Performing with a Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the Volume Balance (Harmony) . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Outputting Only the Direct Sound from

the Microphone (Bypass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the Dynamics (Dynamics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Applying Ambience (Ambience) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tuning (Tune) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the VP-7 in Combination with a Sequencer . . . . . 27

5

Look What You Can Do with the VP-7

Microphone

“Connecting a
Microphone” (p. 13)

Keyboard

“Connecting a Keyboard”
(p. 11)

Portable

audio player

“Performing along with
Your Portable Audio
Player” (p. 28)

Foot pedal

“Connecting a Foot
Pedal” (p. 14)

Human Voice Perform realistic human vocals

You can perform realistic human vocals simply by playing a connected keyboard.

Choose from Female Choir, Kids Choir, Gregorian Choir, or Jazz Scat sounds (p. 18).

6

A superb choir at your side

Easy setup, and simple operation.

Now it’s easy for anyone to create the nest choral harmonies.

Vocoder Transform your voice to a robot voice

Sing into a microphone while playing a keyboard, and your voice will morph into a robot voice.

Press the [Vocoder] button, and use the keyboard to play sounds ranging from vintage vocoder sounds to

the latest electro-styles (p. 20).

Vocal Designer Add harmony to your voice

By singing into the microphone while you press chords on the keyboard, you can play harmonies using

your voice.

You can perform richly expressive harmonies that reect the dynamics of your voice and the lyrics you’re

singing (p. 19).

7

Names of Things and What They Do

Top Panel

8

1

[Volume] Knob (p. 16)

This adjusts the overall volume of the VP-7.

2

MIDI Indicator

This will light when messages are received from the MIDI IN con­nector.

3

Level (Tune) Indicator (p. 26)

This indicates the microphone input level (index markings at the
right).

When you turn the [ TUNE] knob on the rear panel, this will indicate
the current tuning for several seconds (index markings at the left).

4

[Mic] Knob (p. 17)

This adjusts the microphone input level.

654

911 10

8

[Bypass] Button (p. 24)

This mutes (silences) the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder
sound, so that only the direct sound from the microphone will be
output.

9

Human Voice Sound Buttons (p. 18)

Use these buttons to select a Human Voice.

10

Vocal Designer Sound Buttons (p. 19)

Use these buttons to select a Vocal Designer sound.

11

Headphone Jack (p. 12)

Connect headphones to this jack.

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5

[Harmony] Knob (p. 23)

This adjusts the balance between the unprocessed vocal from the
microphone input (the direct sound) and the Human Voice/Vocal
Designer/Vocoder sound.

6

[Ambience] Knob (p. 25)

This adjusts the depth of Ambience.

7

[Vocoder] Button (p. 20)

Press this to select Vocoder sounds.

By pressing the [Vocoder] button you can cycle through the vocoder
sounds (three types).

While holding down the [Vocoder] button, you can press one of the
Human Voice buttons or Vocal Designer buttons to select variations
(seven types).

8

Rear Panel

21

22

15 16 17 18 19 20

141312

12

[POWER] Switch (p. 15)

This turns the power of the VP-7 on/o.

13

DC IN Jack (p. 10)

Connect the AC adaptor here.

14

MIDI IN Connector (p. 11)

Connect your MIDI device here.

15

FOOT PEDAL Jack (p. 14, p. 24)

Connect a foot pedal here.

This lets you use a foot pedal to control the function of the [Bypass]
button.

16

[TUNE] Knob (p. 26)

This knob adjusts the tuning.

You can adjust the tuning over a range of 438–442 Hz in 1 Hz steps.

17

[PHANTOM] Switch (p. 13)

Turn this on if you’ve connected a condenser microphone that
requires phantom power.

* Turn this o if you’re using the included microphone (DR-HS5).

* Supplying phantom power to a dynamic microphone or audio

playback device will cause malfunctions.

18

MIC IN Jack (both XLR and 1/4” phone) (p. 13)

Connect your microphone here.

The Mic input connector supports either XLR type or phone type
plugs.

The XLR type connector supports 48V phantom power, allowing you
to connect a condenser microphone that requires a phantom power
supply.

19

LINE INPUT Jack (STEREO) (p. 28)

Here you can connect your portable audio player or the audio
output of your MIDI-connected keyboard.

* The VP-7’s [Volume] knob does not aect the LINE INPUT. Use the

volume control of the connected keyboard to adjust the volume.

20

OUTPUT Jacks (p. 12)

These jacks output the VP-7’s sound in stereo (L/R).

927

21

Ground Terminal

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may
experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface
feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones
connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as
guitars. This is due to an innitesimal electrical charge, which is
absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, con­nect the ground terminal (see gure) with an external ground. When
the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the
particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection
method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized
Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in re or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in
the event of lightning)

988

22

Security Slot (

• http://www.kensington.com/

)

Bottom Panel

23 23

USB FOR UPDATE Connector

This is used to update the VP-7’s internal program.

NOTE

For normal use, do not connect anything to this connec­tor.

9

Getting Ready

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC IN connector on the rear panel of the VP-7.

Indicator

NOTE

932

• Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information
faces downwards.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

• Securely insert the AC adaptor plug all the way into the connector.

• Use only the supplied AC adaptor.

Power Cord

Attaching the VP-7 to a stand

By using the separately sold PDS-10 and BKT-S, you can attach the VP-7 to a stand as shown in the
illustration.

* Use only the screws provided with the BKT-S. Other screws may damage the unit.

* When using the PDS-10, extend the legs to their maximum spread. Do not allow the overall

height including the VP-7 to exceed 1 meter.

928

* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them

under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also,
you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

929

* When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to

fall or tip over.

10

Connecting a Keyboard

By using the VP-7 in conjunction with a keyboard, you’ll be able to control your performance expression in greater detail.

You can play the keyboard to specify the harmony notes or vocal pitches.

If you run a cable from the output of
your keyboard (which you’ve con-

nected to the MIDI IN connector) to the

LINE IN jack, you’ll be able to carry out
performances that use Human Voice
or Vocal Designer in combination with
what you play on the keyboard.

MIDI IN

MIDI
Cable

MIDI OUT

Keyboard

* The VP-7’s [Volume] knob does not

aect the LINE INPUT. Use the volume
control of the connected keyboard to
adjust the volume.

MEMO

If a keyboard is not connected, the pitch from the microphone input will be detected, and the pitch of the sounds produced
will be based on this detected pitch.

Changing the MIDI receive mode

At the factory settings, the VP-7 is set to MIDI channel 1.
If you want to receive multiple channels, you can change the MIDI reception mode so that all channels 1–16 will be received
(OMNI).

If you set the VP-7’s MIDI reception mode so that only channel 1 is received, you must also set the transmitting MIDI device
to channel 1.

To check the current MIDI reception mode

The button illumination when the VP-7 is powered up will
indicate the current MIDI reception mode.

Reception mode Button illumination

Ch1

OMNI

* Even if you set the MIDI reception mode to OMNI, you still won’t be able to use the unit as a multitimbral sound

generator.

When you turn on the power, the selected
sound button will light.

When you turn on the power, all of the
sound buttons will simultaneously blink
twice, and then the selected sound button
will light.

To change the MIDI reception mode

While holding down the [Bypass] button, turn on the power.
Each time you do this, the setting will alternate between
Ch1/OMNI.

Reception mode Explanation

Ch1 Only the data of channel 1 will be

received

OMNI All channels will be received

When you change the MIDI reception mode, the setting is
automatically stored in the unit; it will still be in eect the
next time power is turned on.

11

Connecting Headphones or Speakers

The VP-7 does not contain speakers. In order to hear sound, you’ll need to connect it to an audio device, such as monitor speakers
or a stereo system, or connect headphones.

NOTE

921

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn o the power
on all devices before making any connections.

Connecting monitor speakers
or a stereo system

Use cables to connect the VP-7’s rear panel
OUTPUT jacks to your monitor speaker or
stereo set.

* In order to take full advantage of the VP-

7’s capabilities, we recommend that you
use it in stereo.

* To use it in mono, connect to the OUTPUT

L/MONO jack.

OUTPUT

Audio

Cable

INPUT

Using headphones

Connect commercially available head­phones to the Headphone jack.

* Sound will be output from the OUTPUT

jacks even if headphones are connected.

12

Monitor speakers (with built-in amp)

Headphone Jack
(Stereo miniature phone type)

Headphones

Connecting a Microphone

A microphone is indispensable when performing with the VP-7.

The VP-7 models vocal sounds by using your voice that is input via the microphone.

922

* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type

jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below.
Make connections after rst checking the wiring diagrams
of other equipment you intend to connect.

TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND

983

* Howling could be produced depending on the location of

microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

3. Lowering volume levels.

* Note that if you don’t have a MIDI keyboard connected,

the Human Voice sound could continue sounding without
end if the input from the microphone is at too high a level.
Should you encounter this problem, turn the [Mic] knob
counterclockwise to lower the level of the input.

* For information on how to wear the microphone, refer to the

owner’s manual that came with the supplied microphone.

3: COLD

1: GND 2: HOT

If using a phantom-powered microphone

The VP-7’s MIC IN jack can provide phantom power.

* Turn this o if you’re using the included microphone.

* You must turn the phantom power o unless you’ve connected a condenser microphone that requires phantom

power.
Supplying phantom power to a dynamic microphone or audio playback device will cause malfunctions. For details
on the specications of your microphone, refer to the owner’s manual that came with your microphone.
(The VP-7’s phantom power supply: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)

1. Turn on the [PHANTOM] switch.

Phantom power will be supplied.

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Connecting a Foot Pedal

The VP-7 allows you to connect a foot pedal (DP series; sold separately).

If you connect a foot pedal (DP series; sold separately) to the FOOT PEDAL jack on the rear panel, you’ll be able to use your foot
to operate the function of the [Bypass] button (p. 24).

When you press the foot pedal, the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder sound will be muted (silenced), and only the direct
sound from the microphone will be output.
When you press the foot pedal once again, muting will be cancelled, and you’ll hear the sound again.

Foot Pedal

(DP series; sold separately)

NOTE

Use only the specied foot pedal (DP series; sold separately). Connecting a product made by another manufacturer might
cause the VP-7 to malfunction.

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Turning the Power On/O

Here’s how to turn the VP-7’s power on/o.

Turning the Power On

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* Once the connections have been completed (p. 10–p. 14), turn on power to your various devices in the order specied. By turn-

ing on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

1. Before you turn on the power, check the following points.

Is the VP-7 correctly connected with your other equipment?

Have you minimized the volume settings of the VP-7 and of the connected audio equipment?

2. Turn on the [POWER] switch located on the VP-7’s rear panel.

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* Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down,

you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

Turning the Power O

1. Before you turn o the power, minimize the volume settings of the VP-7 and of the connected audio equip­ment.

2. Turn o the [POWER] switch located on the VP-7’s rear panel.

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Adjusting the Volume

1. Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the VP-7’s overall volume.

MEMO

For best results, adjust the controls of your amp and speaker so that the volume is appropriate when the [Volume] knob is in
the range between 12 o’clock and 2 o’clock, as shown in the illustration.

Turn the knob toward the right when you want to increase the sound further, or toward the left when you want to decrease
the sound.

* The [Volume] knob does not aect the LINE INPUT. Use the controls of the connected device to adjust the volume.

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Mic Input Level (Mic)

Here’s how to adjust the level of the input from the microphone connected to the MIC IN jack on the rear panel.

Your voice will be distorted if the microphone input level is too high. Noise will be heard if the microphone input level is too low.

If your voice is distorted, or if there is too much noise, the VP-7 will have diculty detecting the pitch, and it won’t be possible
to add harmonies cleanly.

To ensure that the harmonies are added as cleanly as possible, it’s important to adjust the microphone input level until it is as
high as you can get it without causing distortion to occur.

NOTE

If the input from the microphone is at too high a level, acoustic feedback could be produced, or the sound might continue
sounding endlessly. Adjust the level of the microphone’s input by following the procedure below.

1. Vocalize into the microphone.

You should try to maintain a xed distance between the microphone and your mouth.

2. Note how the level (Tune) indicator is illuminated.

Level Signicance of the indicator

Red Lights when the level of the signal from the microphone input is

Yellow Lights when the optimal signal level is being input via the micro-

Green Lights when a signal is input via the microphone input.

too high.

phone input.

3. Turn the [Mic] knob to adjust the input level.

Adjust the level so that the yellow indicator lights when you sing loudly.

MEMO

Once you’ve set the microphone input level, you should normally leave it untouched. Use the [Volume] knob to raise or lower
the volume.

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Performing with a Human Voice

The Human Voice section lets you perform with realistic choir sounds simply by playing the keyboard.

Selecting a Human Voice

Press one of the Human Voice buttons so it’s lit (green); now you can play the Human Voice section.

If one of the Human Voice sounds is selected, the indicator of that sound button will light green.

Try out the sound as you adjust the [Harmony] knob and [Ambience] knob (p. 23, p. 25).

Sound Explanation

Female Choir This is the sound of a female choir. The tone will change according to your keyboard playing dynamics.

Kids Choir This is a children’s choir with a beautiful transparent sound.

Gregorian Choir This is the sound of a large choir typical of singing in a church. It is suitable for majestic classical songs.

Jazz Scat This sound samples a jazz scat vocalist. It is suitable for songs with rapid passages, or scat solos.

NOTE

You can’t use the Human Voice section and Vocal Designer section at the same time.

If you don’t hear sound, check the following

• Is the VP-7 correctly connected to your amp, speaker, or
headphones? (p. 12)

• Is the volume of the VP-7 raised? (p. 16)

• Is Bypass turned o ([Bypass] button unlit)? (p. 24)

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• Is your microphone’s switch turned on?

• Is your microphone connected correctly ? (p. 13)

• Is the microphone input level raised? (p. 17)

• Is the [Harmony] knob set to the right of the center

position? (p. 23)

Performing with Vocal Designer

By singing into the microphone while you press chords on the keyboard, you can add harmonies to the sound of your voice.

Selecting a Vocal Designer Sound

To play the Vocal Designer section, press one of the Vocal Designer sound buttons so its indicator is lit (red).

When a Vocal Designer sound is selected, that sound button’s indicator will light red.

A backing chorus will automatically be added to your vocal.

Harmony is automatically produced according to the melody you sing (the pitch detected from the microphone) and the chord
that is detected from the keyboard.

In addition, the harmony will proceed according to the melody you sing.

In order for the VP-7 to recognize the chord
automatically, you must play at least three
notes.

For example, to specify a C Major chord, play

C, E, and G.

Try out the sound as you adjust the [Harmony] knob and [Ambience] knob (p. 23, p. 25).

Sound Explanation

Duet

Trio 1

Trio 2

If the higher-pitched harmony sounds are higher than a certain pitch, they will exceed the range that the VP-7 is able to produce;
if this occurs, the sound will be produced in a lower range.

This produces two-part harmony, as though two people were singing.

(When a keyboard is not connected via MIDI, pitches a fourth lower will be generated to create the harmony.)

This produces three-part harmony, as though three people were singing.

One voice at a higher pitch and one voice at a lower pitch will be created, relative to the pitch of the direct sound from the
microphone.

(When a keyboard is not connected via MIDI, pitches a fourth lower and an octave lower will be generated to create the harmony.)

This produces three-part harmony, as though three people were singing.

Two voices at a higher pitch will be created, relative to the pitch of the direct sound from the microphone.

(When a keyboard is not connected via MIDI, pitches a fourth lower and a fth higher will be generated to create the harmony.)

Example: C-Major scale

Duet

Trio 1

Trio 2

• The solid black note symbols indicate the pitches

detected from the microphone (these notes will

not be produced *1).

• The hollow note symbols indicate the generated

harmony (Vocal Designer generates these notes).

*1

If the [Harmony] knob is turned to the right of

center, the solid black notes in the example (the

same pitch as your voice) will be overlaid onto the

direct sound and output.

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Performing with the Vocoder

By playing the keyboard while you sing into the microphone, you can perform a variety of vocoder sounds, ranging from vintage
vocoders to the latest electro-types.

Selecting a Vocoder Sound

To play vocoder sounds, press the [Vocoder] button so its indicator is lit.

The vocoder sounds use the volume and rhythm of the sound from the microphone. The pitch is controlled by the notes you play
on the connected keyboard.

If no keyboard is connected, the pitch will also be detected from the microphone input, meaning that all aspects of the vocoder
sound will be controlled from the microphone.

There are three types of vocoder sound.
Each time you press the button, the [Vocoder] button’s indicator will change color in the order of red
and the vocoder sound will be switched.

green

orange

red ...,

Try out the sound as you adjust the [Harmony] knob and [Ambience] knob (p. 23, p. 25).

Sound Indicator Explanation

Vocoder 1 Lit red

Vocoder 2 Lit green

Vocoder 3 Lit orange

This is a metallic talkbox-type sound. It is a more modern sound than “Vocoder 2,” and is suitable
for styles with a beat, such as R&B.

This is the sound of a vintage vocoder. It can be used broadly for songs with rapid passages,
such as the pop music of the 1980s. This is suitable for chordal playing.

This is a newer type of sound than “Vocoder 1” or “Vocoder 2.” It is suitable for electro or hiphop
styles. (Since this is a mono sound, you won’t be able to play chords.)

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Selecting a Variation Sound

You can choose from seven dierent variation sounds.

While holding down the [Vocoder] button, press one of the Human Voice or Vocal Designer buttons to select a variation sound.

Like the vocoder sounds, the variation sounds will generate harmony based on the pitch of the notes you play on the keyboard.

If a variation sound is selected, the sound button’s indicator will light orange.

Try out the sound as you adjust the [Harmony] knob and [Ambience] knob (p. 23, p. 25).

1. If you hold down the [Vocoder] button when you press one of the Human Voice or Vocal Designer sound
buttons, the unit will enter Variation mode.

The sound button will light in orange, indicating that you’re in Variation mode.

Sound Explanation

A mixed choir with independent male and female parts. Sparse harmony will produce
a three-dimensional sound that is thicker than “Classic.” Female voices sing the high
range, and male voices sing the low range. Female voices are heard at the right on the
stereo eld, and male voices are heard on the left.

Unlike the mixed choir, the female part is sung by young boys whose voices have not
yet changed. Compared to the mixed choir, this produces a more transparent sound.
The high range is sung by young boys, and the low range is sung by youths.

This is a large chorus suitable for classical music. It also suits a wide range of choral
songs, not limited to classical music. The sound is clear, making it suitable when you
want the lyrics to be heard.

This is a jazz scat sound. Since this is an expressive and crisp sound, it’s suitable for
songs with rapid passages, or for scat singing. By playing the keyboard strongly while
you sing, you can switch to a “fall” note.

This is the sound of a simple backing chorus. It produces a clear-sounding chorus of
a small number of people, maintaining a sense of presence even in the background.

This is a small chorus that is broadly useful with popular music or with songs contain­ing rapid passages. The sound is clear, making it suitable for songs in which you want
the lyrics to be heard.

This is a chorus with the distinctive performance techniques and irregularities that are
characteristic of gospel music. It is suitable for jazz or gospel.

Male & Female

Kids Choir 2

Classic

Jazz Scat 2

Background

Pop

Gospel

Human Voice
[Female Choir] button

Human Voice
[Kids Choir] button

Human Voice
[Gregorian Choir] button

Human Voice
[Jazz Scat] button

Vocal Designer
[Duet] button

Vocal Designer
[Trio 1] button

Vocal Designer
[Trio 2] button

When you’re in Variation mode, all you need to do to select another variation of the sound is to press the sound button.

2. To return to the normal mode, hold down the [Vocoder] button and press the sound button.

Sound buttons will light in green/red, and you’ll be able to select from the Human Voice/Vocal Designer sounds.

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Using Controllers

Performing with a Keyboard

If you connect a MIDI keyboard to the VP-7, you’ll be able to play chords on the keyboard to specify the harmonies that will be
produced.

1. Connect your keyboard.

For details on connections, refer to ”Connecting a Keyboard” (p. 11).

2. Select a sound.

To make it easy to hear the result, turn the [Harmony] knob all the way to the right so that your voice will not be output.

3. Perform.

The performance method and the VP-7’s operation will depend on the sound you select and on whether a keyboard is connected.

Human Voice Vocal Designer Vocoder/Variation

When a
keyboard is
connected via
MIDI

When a
keyboard is not
connected via
MIDI

Play the keyboard.
The Human Voice sound will be

generated according to your
playing.

Sing into the microphone.
The pitch of the microphone input

will be detected, and the Human
Voice sound will be generated
according to the detected pitch.

Sing while playing a chord on the
keyboard.

The pitch you sing into the microphone
input will be detected, and harmony
will be generated according to the
chord you play.

Sing into the microphone.
The pitch of the microphone input

will be detected, and harmony will be
generated.

Sing while playing the keyboard.
The vocal from the microphone input

will be heard at the pitch you play on
the keyboard.

Sing into the microphone.
The pitch of the microphone input

will be detected, and sound will be
generated at the detected pitch.

Performing a Vocoder sound

1. Connect your keyboard (p. 11), and select a Vocoder sound (or a
Variation sound) (p. 20–p. 21).

2. Play the keyboard.

3. While pressing notes on the keyboard, vocalize into the

microphone.

The vocoder sound will be heard in proportion to the volume of
your vocalizing.

* Even if you’re vocalizing, there will be no vocoder sound

unless you’re pressing notes on the keyboard.

There are just two things you must remember in order to take maximum advantage of the vocoder.

• Match the timing of the keyboard and your voice (use your voice to mark the rhythm)

• Use your voice to control the volume (expression)

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Play the keyboard to control the pitch of the sound.

Continue vocalizing (“wahhh...”) while you play the keyboard. The
pitch will change according to the pitch of the notes you play.

Use your voice to mark the rhythm.

Press a chord on the keyboard, and rhythmically modulate your
voice (“wah, wah, wahhh...”). Vocal Designer will generate sound
according to the chord you’re pressing, in the rhythm of your
vocalizing (“wah, wah, wahhh...”).

This is a particularly useful way to perform phrases that contain
rapid passages.

The volume is controlled by the loudness of your voice.

Unlike a typical synthesizer, the volume is controlled by the
microphone. In other words, your voice denes the volume curve.
It’s eective to use your voice to add expression to an extent that
you might otherwise consider excessive.

Adjusting the Volume Balance (Harmony)

Here’s how to adjust the volume balance between the direct sound from the microphone and the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/
Vocoder sound.

1. Press notes on the keyboard, and vocalize into the microphone.

2. Use the [Harmony] knob to adjust the volume balance.

Increase the

direct sound

from the

microphone

If the [Harmony] knob is turned all the way to the left, your voice will be output directly from the VP-7.

If the [Harmony] knob is in the center position, the direct sound and the Vocal Designer sound will be at the same volume.

Now try singing a favorite song into the microphone. When doing so, choose one of the Vocal Designer sounds, and play the
appropriate chord progression on the keyboard while you sing.

A backing chorus generated by Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder will be added to your voice according to the chords you
play.

In the case of Vocal Designer, turning the [Harmony] knob toward the right of center will output a sound at the same pitch as

your own voice, layered with the direct sound (p. 19).

Increase the

Human Voice/

Vocal Designer/

Vocoder sound

NOTE

If you turn the [Harmony] knob all the way to the right, the direct sound from the microphone will no longer be heard.

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Outputting Only the Direct Sound from the Microphone (Bypass)

When you turn on the power, the VP-7 will start up with Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder turned on.

By pressing the [Bypass] button, you can mute the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder sound. Only the direct sound from the
microphone will be heard.

* The sound that’s input via LINE INPUT will always be output, regardless of the on/o state of the [Bypass] button.

If Bypass is enabled, the [Bypass] button’s indicator will light.

If the [Harmony] knob is turned all
the way to the right, no sound will be
output when Bypass is turned on.

To make the sound reappear, press the [Bypass] button once again.

When you have a digital piano (such as one from the Roland HP series) connected via MIDI, you’ll be able to control the on/o of
Bypass using the piano’s sostenuto pedal (the middle pedal; CC #66).

Using a foot pedal

If you connect a foot pedal (DP series; sold separately) to the FOOT PEDAL jack as shown in the illustration, you’ll be able to use
your foot to control the function of the [Bypass] button.

This allows hands-free operation, so that you can mute the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder sound while playing the
keyboard. For example, this lets you conveniently add harmonies while you’re singing a melody (Bypass O), then turn o the
harmonies when they’re not needed (Bypass On).
If Bypass is enabled, the [Bypass] button’s indicator will light.

Foot Pedal

(DP series; sold separately)

To make the sound reappear, press the foot pedal once again.

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Adjusting the Dynamics (Dynamics)

The way in which the Vocal Designer/Vocoder dynamics will respond to changes in the microphone input volume can be ad­justed over a range of seven levels. Changes you make in this value are stored in the unit.

Decreasing the dynamics eect means that the Vocal Designer/Vocoder will be able to produce a wide range of sounds from
loud to soft, giving you more expressive range. However, this will require you to accurately control the volume of your voice as
you sing into the microphone.

Increasing the dynamics eect means that the Vocal Designer/Vocoder sound will vary less in volume, but this will make it easier
for you to sing, since a stable volume will be obtained even if your voice increases or decreases in volume.

1. Press and hold the [Bypass] button for two seconds.

The [Bypass] button will blink.

2. Press one of the sound buttons to select the desired dynamic level.

You can choose from seven levels for dynamics, which correspond to the following buttons.

Button name Setting

Female Choir OFF Dynamics will not be applied; it will be easy for you to produce expressive change.

Kids Choir 1

Gregorian Choir 2 (When shipped from the factory)

Jazz Scat 3

Duet 4

Trio 1 5

Trio 2 6 Dynamics will be maximized; the volume will be stable, making it easier for you to song.

3. Press the [Bypass] button.

The VP-7 will return to its normal state.

Applying Ambience (Ambience)

You can apply ambience (reverberation) to the direct sound from the microphone and to the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/
Vocoder sound, producing the impression of a performance in a concert hall.

Reverb

Min

The Ambience eect will increase as you turn the [Ambience] knob toward the right.

Reverb is applied in the left half of the knob’s range. Turning the knob toward the right of center will add an echo in addition to
the reverb.

An echo eect
is applied

Max

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Tuning (Tune)

When performing with an ensemble, you’ll need to adjust the VP-7’s pitch to match the other instruments.

To do this, turn the [TUNE] knob located on the VP-7’s rear panel.

• Turning the knob toward the position will adjust the pitch of the A4 note toward the 438 Hz or 439 Hz settings. Turning the
knob toward the position will adjust the pitch toward 441 Hz or 442 Hz. When the knob is in the center, the pitch is 440 Hz.

• Immediately after you change this setting, the Level (Tune) indicators on the top panel will indicate the value you specied.

442 Hz indicator (red)

441 Hz indicator (yellow)

440 Hz indicator (yellow)

439 Hz indicator (green)

438 Hz indicator (green)

* When you turn on the power, the tuning is set to 440 Hz regardless of the position of the knob. You can adjust the tuning if

necessary.

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Using the VP-7 in Combination with a Sequencer

By connecting a sequencer, you can use the VP-7 to generate harmony within your studio project, allowing it to be used as a
component in your song productions.

If you want, you can record sound produced by Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder on an audio track on your sequencer that
is matched to your sequencer’s playback.

MIDI messages from an SMF music le can be sent to the VP-7 to specify the chord progression used to generate the harmony.

* When playing back SMF music le or oth-

er data, make sure that the VP-7’s MIDI
receive mode is set to channel 1 (p. 11).
If the MIDI receive mode is set to OMNI,
the VP-7 will receive the note messages
for all parts, including the drum part.

* Make sure that channel 1 is used only as

the MIDI transmit channel of the track
that contains the chord progressions
used to specify the harmony. For details
on using your sequencer, refer to your
sequencer’s manual.

Microphone

Sequencer

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI
Cable

MIDI Interface

MIDI
Cable

Keyboard

MIC IN

OUTPUT

Audio
Cable

INPUT

Audio

Interface

1. Make connections as shown in the illustration.

2. Play your keyboard to record the chord progression on a MIDI track of your sequencer.

3. Play back your sequencer, and vocalize into the microphone connected to the VP-7.

As you sing along with the song that’s playing back, the harmony will change according to the chord progression you recorded.

4. Record the VP-7’s OUTPUT onto an audio track of your sequencer.

An example of advanced studio techniques

Record the backing chorus part on a MIDI track.

Input a vocal recorded on an audio track of your sequencer to the VP-7’s MIC IN connector.

While listening to your monitor speakers, try out dierent settings on the VP-7 to audition dierent variations for your
backing chorus.

You can also edit the recorded MIDI track to try out dierent harmonies.

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Performing along with Your Portable Audio Player

You can perform along with sound from your portable audio player, CD player, sampler, or other external device.

For example, you could have an accompaniment be played by your portable audio player while you use a microphone or key­board to perform using Human Voice or Vocal Designer.

Connecting your portable audio player

1. Connect your portable audio player or other device to the LINE INPUT jack located on the VP-7’s rear panel.

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* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the input (LINE INPUT) may be

low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

* To prevent damage to your speakers or other equipment, make sure to turn down the volume on all devices before you

make any connections.

LINE INPUT
(Stereo miniature phone type)

Audio

Cable

Portable audio player

Adjusting the volume

1. Switch o the power to your portable audio player and other devices, then raise the volume so it’s at an ap­propriate level.

2. While playing the VP-7, adjust the volume of your portable audio player so it’s at an appropriate level.

The sound from the portable audio player that’s connected to the LINE INPUT jack will be output as is from both the OUTPUT
jacks and the Headphone jack.

NOTE

• The input level of the LINE INPUT cannot be adjusted on the VP-7 itself.

• The [Bypass] button, [Harmony] knob, and [Ambience] knob do not aect the LINE INPUT.

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Changing the Settings

Changing the Function of the Output L/R Jacks (Output Mode)

You can specify whether the output L/R jacks will output a conventional stereo signal, or whether the L-jack will output only the
Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder sound while the R-jack outputs only the direct sound.

Normally, the VP-7 is set so that L/R will output a conventional stereo signal when it starts up.

Normal state

VP-7

If LR Output Mode is selected

VP-7

OUTPUT L

OUTPUT R

OUTPUT L

OUTPUT R

Human Voice
Vocal Designer
Vocoder

Human Voice
Vocal Designer
Vocoder

Only the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder sound (MONO)

Only the direct sound from the microphone (MONO)

+ Direct sound from the microphone (left)

+ Direct sound from the microphone (right)

Changing the function of the output L/R jacks

1. While holding down the [Vocoder] button, turn on the power.

When the power turns on, all of the Level indicators will blink twice, and then the VP-7 will start up. In this state, the R-jack will
output only the direct sound.

* This mode setting is discarded when you turn o the power.

* If you’ve selected the Output Mode, the [Ambience] knob will not function.

* Use your external mixer or other device to adjust the volume balance between the direct sound and the Vocal Designer

sound.

* When a Vocal Designer sound is selected, you can use the [Harmony] knob to adjust the volume of the sound that’s at the

same pitch as the direct sound from the microphone.

* When you turn Bypass on, only the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder sound will disappear.

Changing the Pitch Bend Range (Bend Range)

The VP-7 allows you to apply pitch bend from a MIDI-connected keyboard.

You can change the pitch bend range (the maximum range of pitch change) over a range of seven steps: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, or 12
semitones. Changes you make in this value are stored in the unit.

Changing the pitch bend range

1. Press the [Bypass] button and the [Vocoder] button.

Both buttons will blink.

2. Press one of the sound buttons to specify the desired pitch bend
range.

3. Press the [Bypass] button or the [Vocoder] button.

The VP-7 will return to its normal state.

* Pitch bend will not be applied to the Vocal Designer sound that’s at the

same pitch as the direct sound from the microphone.

Button name Setting

Female Choir 1

Kids Choir 2

Gregorian Choir 4

Jazz Scat 5

Duet 7

Trio 1 8

Trio 2 12

(When shipped from the factory)

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Reset to Default Factory Setting (Factory Reset)

The “factory reset” operation will return all settings stored in the VP-7 to their factory-set state.

The factory reset operation will initialize the following items.

Item Default value

The last-selected sound Human Voice - Female Choir

MIDI receive mode (p. 11) Ch1

Dynamics setting (p. 25) 2

Pitch bend range (p. 29) 2

1. Turn o the VP-7’s power.

2. While holding down the [Bypass] button and the [Female Choir] button, turn on the power.

All indicators will light.

When the factory reset is completed, all indicators will go out, and the VP-7 will return to its normal state.

Sound List

The VP-7 allows you to switch its sounds from an external MIDI device, using program change messages.

The program numbers are determined according to the sound and the Bypass on/o state, as shown in the table below.

Bank Select: MSB=80, LSB=0

Human
Voice

Vocal
Designer

Vocoder

Variation

Program Number Sound name

Bypass

OFF

1 18 Female Choir

2 19 Kids Choir

3 20 Gregorian Choir

4 21 Jazz Scat

5 22 Duet

6 23 Trio 1

7 24 Trio 2

8 25 Vocoder 1

9 26 Vocoder 2

10 27 Vocoder 3

11 28 Male & Female

12 29 Kids Choir 2

13 30 Classic

14 31 Jazz Scat 2

15 32 Background

16 33 Pop

17 34 Gospel

Bypass

ON

If a program number from 1 through 17
is received, Bypass will turn o, and the
Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder
sound will be heard.

If a program number from 18 through 34
is received, Bypass will turn on, and only
the direct sound from the microphone
will be heard.

If you want to turn bypass on/o via
MIDI, use CC #66 to control it.

If you’ve connected a digital piano
(e.g., Roland HP series), you can use the
sostenuto pedal to control this.

You can also transmit program change
messages to turn bypass on/o.

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Troubleshooting

Problem What to check Page

Power will not turn on Is the AC adaptor connected correctly? p. 10

Are your amp, speakers, or headphones connected correctly? p. 12

No sound

Sound Does Not Stop

No sound from Human
Voice/Vocal Designer/
Vocoder

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The volume level of the
instrument connected to
LINE INPUT is too low

Pitch is wrong Is the tuning set correctly? p. 26

Something is wrong with
the sound when you play in
a high register

Is the VP-7’s volume at a high enough level? p. 16

Could Bypass be on? p. 24

If the input from the microphone is at too high a level, acoustic feedback could be produced, or
the sound might continue sounding endlessly. Adjust the level of the microphone’s input.

If a keyboard is connected and you’ve selected a Vocoder sound, vocalizing into the microphone
will not produce sound unless you are also playing the keyboard.

If a keyboard is connected, there will be no sound unless the MIDI channels of the keyboard and
the VP-7 match.

Check the VP-7’s MIDI receive mode and your keyboard’s MIDI transmit channel.

Could Bypass be on? p. 24

Is the microphone switched on? –

Is the microphone connected correctly? p. 13

Is the microphone input level raised? p. 17

Is the volume balance (Harmony) set appropriately? p. 23

When set to LR Output Mode, only the direct sound from the microphone will be output from OUT­PUT (R). The sound from Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder will be output from OUTPUT (L).
To revert to the normal stereo output, you’ll need to switch the unit o, then back on again.

Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?

Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

When playing high notes on the VP-7, you might notice that the sound stops or the pitch fails to
rise, or you might hear noise that changes depending on the keys you play (warbling, chirping,
rustling, beeping, buzzing, etc.). This occurs mainly when you exceed the upper limit of pitches
that the VP-7 is able to produce, and will be heard for notes that you will normally not use; it does
not indicate a malfunction.

p. 17

p. 19

p. 11

p. 29

–

–

31

MIDI Implementation Chart

Model: VP-7 Version : 1.00

Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Basic
Channel

Mode

Note
Number :

Volocity

Aftertouch

Pitch Bend X O

Control
Change

Default
Changed

Default
Messages
Altered

True Voice

Note ON
Note OFF

Key’s
Channel’s

0, 32

10
11
64
65
66
72
73
76
77
78

X
X

X
X
**************

X
**************

X
X

X
X

X

1

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

1, 1–16
1

Mode 1, 3
X

O
0–127

O
X

X
X

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

Depend on mode

Storable in memory

Bank Select
Modulation

*1

Panpot
Expression
Hold 1
Portamento
Bypass (Same function as the [Bypass] button.)
Release time
Attack time
Vibrato rate
Vibrato depth
Vibrato delay

Date : Jan. 05, 2010

Program
Change

System Exclusive X X

System
Com­mon

System
Realtime

Aux
Mes­sages

Notes

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

True Number

: Song Position
: Song Select
: Tune

: Clock
: Command

: All Sound O
: Reset All Controllers
: Local ON/OFF
: All Note O
: Active Sensing
: System Reset

X
**************

X
X
X

X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X

*1 Only with Human Voice sounds

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

32

O
0–33

X
X
X

X
X

O
O
X
O (123–127)
O
X

Program Number: 1–34

O : Yes

X : No

Specications

VP-7: Vocal Processor

• Tones

Human Voice

Female Choir, Kids Choir, Gregorian Choir, Jazz Scat

Vocal Designer

Duet, Trio 1, Trio 2

Vocoder

Vocoder 1, Vocoder 2, Vocoder 3

Variation

Male & Female, Kids Choir 2, Classic, Jazz Scat 2, Background,
Pop, Gospel

• Maximum Polyphony

64 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)

• Master Tune

438 Hz to 442 Hz

• Nominal Input Level

INPUT (MIC): -50 to -10 dBu

• Controller

Harmony Knob

Ambience Knob

Tuning Knob

• Connectors

Headphone Jack: Stereo miniature phone type

Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type

Line Input Jack: Stereo miniature phone type

Mic Jack: 1/4 inch phone type or XLR type (phantom power)

Foot Pedal Jack (Bypass on/o)

MIDI Connector (IN)

DC IN jack

• Power Supply

DC 9 V: AC Adaptor

• Current Draw

550 mA

• Dimensions

240 (W) x 144 (D) x 64 (H) mm

9-1/2 (W) x 5-11/16 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches

• Weight

0.8 kg / 1 lb 13 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)

• Accessories

Owner’s Manual

Hands-free Microphone DR-HS5

MIDI Cable

Tutorial DVD

Guidebook

AC Adaptor

Power Cord

• Options

Pedal Switch: DP Series

Desktop stand and PDS-10 bracket: BKT-S

Pad Stand: PDS-10

(0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)

962a

* In the interest of product improvement, the specica-

tions and/or appearance of this unit are subject to
change without prior notice.

33

Index

A

AC ADAPTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

AMBIEN CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

AMBIEN CE KNOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

B

BEND RA NGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

BKTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

BYPASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

BYPASS BUT TON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

C

CONNEC TING

HEADPH ONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

KEYBOAR D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MONITOR SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

POTABLE AUDIO PLAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

D

DC IN JAC K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DP SERI ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DYNAMICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

F

FACTORY RESE T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

FOOT PEDA L JACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

H

HARMON Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

HARMON Y KNOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HEADPH ONE JACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HEADPH ONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

HUMAN VOI CE SOUND BUT TONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HUMAN VOI CE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

HUMAN VOI CE SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

P

PDS10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PHANTOM POWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

PHANTOM SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PORTABLE AUD IO PLAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

POWER S WITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

S

SEQUEN CER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SOUND

HUMAN VOI CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

VARIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

VOCAL D ESIGNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

VOCODER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SOUND L IST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

T

TUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

TUNE IN DICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TUNE KN OB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

U

USB FOR UPDATE CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

V

VARIATION SOUN D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

VOCAL D ESIGNER SOU ND BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

VOCAL D ESIGNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

VOCAL D ESIGNER SOU ND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

VOCODER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

VOCODER BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

VOCODER SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

VOLUME KN OB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

K

KEYBOAR D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

L

LEVEL I NDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LINE IN PUT JACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

M

MIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17

MIC IN J ACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MIC KNO B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MIDI IN CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MIDI IN DICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MIDI RE CEIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MONITOR SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

O

OUTPUT JACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

OUTPUT MODE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

34

MEMO

35

Information

AFRICA

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading O ce

9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street,
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,
Cairo 11341, EGYPT
TEL: [phone]

REUNION

MARCEL FO-YAM Sarl

25 Rue Jules Hermann,
Chaudron - BP79 97 491
Ste Clotilde Cedex,
REUNION ISLAND
TEL: [phone]

SOUTH AFRICA

T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd.

2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,
SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: [phone]

Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.

Royal Cape Park, Unit 24
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: [phone]

ASIA

CHINA

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road
Shanghai 200090, CHINA
TEL: [phone]

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
(BEIJING OFFICE)

10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili
Chaoyang District Beijing 100011
CHINA
TEL: [phone]

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music

11/F Silvercord Tower 1
30 Canton Rd
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
Hong Kong
TEL: [phone]

Parsons Music Ltd.

8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,
Kowloon, HONG KONG
TEL: [phone]

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi
Flats Compound O . Dr. Edwin
Moses Road, Mumbai-400011,
INDIA
TEL: [phone]

INDONESIA

PT Citra Intirama

Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O
Jakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
TEL: [phone]

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA

TEL: [phone]

MALAYSIA

Roland Asia Paci c Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
TEL: [phone]

VIET NAM

VIET THUONG CORPORATION

386 CACH MANG THANG TAM ST.
DIST.3,
HO CHI MINH CITY
VIET NAM
TEL: [phone]

When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland
distributor in your country as shown below.

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
TEL: [phone]

SINGAPORE

SWEE LEE MUSIC COMPANY
PTE. LTD.

150 Sims Drive,
SINGAPORE 387381
TEL: [phone]

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE
CO., LTD.

9F-5, No. 112 Chung Shan
North Road Sec. 2 Taipei 104
TAIWAN R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

100-108 Soi Verng Nakornkasem,
New Road,Sumpantawong,
Bangkok 10100 THAILAND
TEL: [phone]

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA/
NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation
Australia Pty.,Ltd.

38 Campbell Avenue
Dee Why West. NSW 2099
AUSTRALIA

For Australia
Tel: [phone]
For New Zealand
Tel: [phone]

CENTRAL/LATIN
AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055
(1123) Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
TEL: [phone]

BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD

12 Webster Industrial Park
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados
TEL: [phone]

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda.

Rua San Jose, 211
Parque Industrial San Jose
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL
TEL: [phone]

CHILE

Comercial Fancy II S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor
Santiago - Centro, CHILE
TEL: [phone]

COLOMBIA

Centro Musical Ltda.

Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9
Medellin, Colombia
TEL: [phone]

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales

Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
TEL: [phone]

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc.

Orionweg 30
Curacao, Netherland Antilles
TEL:[phone]

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez

Calle Proyecto Central No.3
Ens.La Esperilla
Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic
TEL:[phone]

ECUADOR

Mas Musika

Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma
Guayaquil - Ecuador
TEL:[phone]

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda
Juan Pablo II,
Edi cio No.4010 San Salvador,
EL SALVADOR
TEL: [phone]

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental

Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11
Ciudad de Guatemala
Guatemala
TEL:[phone]

HONDURAS

Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.

BO.Paz Barahona
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
TEL: [phone]

MARTINIQUE

Musique & Son

Z.I.Les Mangle
97232 Le Lamantin
Martinique F.W.I.
TEL: [phone]

Gigamusic SARL

10 Rte De La Folie
97200 Fort De France
Martinique F.W.I.
TEL: [phone]

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar
de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F.
MEXICO
TEL: [phone]

NICARAGUA

Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales Nicaragua

Altamira D'Este Calle Principal
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503

Managua, Nicaragua
TEL: [phone]

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.

Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,
Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA
TEL: [phone]

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De Instrumentos
Musicales

J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira
Asuncion PARAGUAY
TEL: [phone]

PERU

Audionet

Distribuciones Musicales SAC
Juan Fanning 530
Mira ores
Lima - Peru
TEL: [phone]

TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd

Ground Floor
Maritime Plaza
Barataria Trinidad W.I.
TEL: [phone]

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

Francisco Acuna de Figueroa
1771
C.P.: 11.800
Montevideo, URUGUAY
TEL: [phone]

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales
Allegro,C.A.

Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo
Caracas, Venezuela
TEL: [phone]

EUROPE

BELGIUM/FRANCE/
HOLLAND/
LUXEMBOURG

Roland Central Europe N.V.

Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel
(Westerlo) BELGIUM
TEL: [phone]

CROATIA

ART-CENTAR

Degenova 3.
HR - 10000 Zagreb
TEL: [phone]

CZECH REP.

CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR
s.r.o

Voctárova 247/16
CZ - 180 00 PRAHA 8,
CZECH REP.
TEL: [phone]

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S

SKAGERRAKVEJ 7 POSTBOX 880
DK-2100 OPENHAGEN,
DENMARK
TEL: [phone]

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial
Finland

Vanha Nurmijarventie 62
01670 Vantaa
Finland
TEL: [phone]

GERMANY/AUSTRIA

Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.

Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,
GERMANY
TEL: [phone]

GREECE/CYPRUS

STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light

155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: [phone]

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

2045 Torokbalint, FSD Park,
building 3.
TEL: [phone]

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

G2 Calmount Park, Calmount
Avenue, Dublin 12
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: [phone]

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie 8,
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: [phone]

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd.
Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo
NORWAY
TEL: [phone]

POLAND

ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.

ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B
03-289 Warszawa, POLAND
TEL: [phone]

PORTUGAL

Roland Iberia, S.L.
Branch O ce Porto

Edifício Tower Plaza
Rotunda Eng. Edgar Cardoso
23, 9ºG
4400-676 VILA NOVA DE GAIA
PORTUGAL
TEL:[phone]

ROMANIA

FBS LINES

Piata Libertatii 1,
535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA
TEL: [phone]

RUSSIA

Roland Music LLC

Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA
TEL: [phone]

SERBIA

Music AP Ltd.

Sutjeska br. 5 XS - 24413 Palic,
SERBIA
TEL: [phone]

SLOVAKIA

DAN Acoustic s.r.o.

Povazská 18.
SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky
TEL: [phone]

SPAIN

Roland Iberia, S.L.

Paseo García Faria, 33-35
08005 Barcelona SPAIN
TEL: [phone]

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Mårbackagatan 31, 4 tr.
SE-123 43 Farsta
Sweden
TEL: [phone]

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG

Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND
TEL: [phone]

UKRAINE

EURHYTHMICS Ltd.

P.O.Box: 37-a.
Nedecey Str. 30
UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE
TEL: [phone]

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, Swansea
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA
SA7 9FJ,
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: [phone]

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.1231&1249 Rumaytha
Building Road 3931, Manama 339
BAHRAIN
TEL: [phone]

IRAN

MOCO INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad
Tehran, IRAN
TEL: [phone]

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons
Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: [phone]

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.
FREDDY FOR MUSIC

P. O. Box 922846
Amman 11192 JORDAN
TEL: [phone]

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI &
SONS CO.

Al-Yousi Service Center
P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002
KUWAIT
TEL: [phone]

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg.,
Achra eh, P.O.Box: 16-5857
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: [phone]

OMAN

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.

Malatan House No.1
Al Noor Street, Ruwi
SULTANATE OF OMAN
TEL: [phone]

QATAR

Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio
& Stores)

P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR
TEL: [phone]

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics
APL

Behind Pizza Inn
Prince Turkey Street
aDawliah Building,
PO BOX 2154,
Alkhobar 31952
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: [phone]

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound Center

PO BOX 13520 BLDG No.17
ABDUL WAHAB KANAWATI.ST
RAWDA DAMASCUS, SYRIA
TEL: [phone]

TURKEY

ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.

Galip Dede Cad. No.37
Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY
TEL: [phone]

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical
Instruments Co. L.L.C.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai,
U.A.E.
TEL: [phone]

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Ltd.
(Head O ce)

5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B.
C., V6V 2M4 CANADA
TEL: [phone]

Roland Canada Ltd.
(Toronto O ce)

170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA
TEL: [phone]

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
TEL: [phone]

As of Jan. 1,2010 (ROLAND)

For EU Countries

UK

DE

FR

IT

ES

PT

NL

DK

NO

SE

FI

HU

PL

CZ

SK

EE

LT

LV

SI

GR

For China

For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:
BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

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