Roland EP-760 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano ep-760.
Main Features
Piano sounds with rich resonance and wide-ranging expressiveness
The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound
of the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert
grand piano. Maximum polyphony of 64 notes ensures that you can use the pedal
freely without running out of notes.
A variety of practice features to help you develop your musicality
In addition to a metronome, the ep-760 features a two-track recorder, which allows
you to experience piano lessons in a way possible only on electronic pianos.
65 piano songs built-in
The built-in songs are mainly classical pieces, and include compositions for listening
enjoyment as well as for lessons.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
“Using the unit safely”, p. 2
Notes”, p. 4
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,
the Owner’s manual should
be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and
kept on hand as a convenient reference.
and
“Important
. These sections
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Using the unit safely
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.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002a
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its
AC adapter.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides specific 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.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• 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 floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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008a
• The instrument should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions, or as marked on the unit.
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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 powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
• 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 specified on
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may
use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.
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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 fire and shock
hazards!
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010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier 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.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adapter 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
• 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.
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• 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.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• Do not force the unit’s adapter 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.
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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.
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107b
• Never handle the AC adapter, or its plugs, with
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging
from, an outlet or this unit.
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108d: Selection
• If you need to move the instrument, take note of
the precautions listed below. Make sure to have a
firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the
instrument from damage.
• Check to make sure the knob bolt securing the
unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten
them again securely whenever you notice any
loosening.
• Disconnect the adapter.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices.
• Remove the music stand.
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109a
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adapter from the outlet (p. 8).
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110a
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the adapter from the outlet.
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101a
• The unit or the AC adapter should be located so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation.
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102b
• Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC
adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet or this unit.
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104
• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor.
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• 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.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291b
In addition to the items listed under “Important Safety Instructions” (inside cover) and “Using the unit safely”, p. 2,
please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
307
• When the AC adaptor is used for extended periods, both
the adaptor itself, and the area around the ep-760’s DC IN
connector will become somewhat warm; however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
• Before connecting the ep-760 to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
• Be sure to only use the supplied adapter or (in the
unlikely event it ceases to function properly) an equivalent Roland ACO adapter.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (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 instrument 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 off.
354b
• 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. Also,
do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while
their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano
light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area
of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat
can deform or discolor the unit.
355
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the ep-760 in a
wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
356
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain
on the ep-760 for long periods of time. Such objects can
discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
357
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower
vases) on the piano. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the
unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit
using a dry, soft cloth.
358
• Do not allow objects to remain on the keyboard. This can
be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
Maintenance
401b
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is
slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an
equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the
grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can
damage the finish.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Additional Precautions
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the ep-760’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
556
• When connecting/disconnecting 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.
557
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones.
559b
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shockabsorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing
so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and
could lead to malfunction.
560
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
• 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 specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.
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Contents
Using the unit safely .........................................................................2
Important Notes.........................................................4
Panel descriptions ....................................................6
Front panel ..........................................................................................6
Rear panel............................................................................................7
Before you start playing...........................................8
Connecting the supplied DP-2 footswitch......................................8
Connecting the adapter .....................................................................8
Setting up the music stand................................................................8
Connecting headphones....................................................................9
Turning the power on/off ................................................................9
Adjusting the sound’s volume and brilliance................................9
1. Enjoying the songs.............................................10
Listening to built-in songs ..............................................................10
Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play) ..........10
Selecting a song and playing it ...............................................10
2. Performance ........................................................11
6. Connecting external devices ............................ 27
Connecting to audio equipment ....................................................27
Connecting to a computer...............................................................27
Connecting MIDI devices................................................................28
What’s MIDI?.............................................................................28
MIDI transmit channel settings...............................................28
Transmitting a performance you recorded ...........................29
Appendices............................................................. 30
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................30
Error messages/other messages ....................................................31
Easy operation list............................................................................32
Main specifications ..........................................................................33
Performing with a variety of sounds.............................................11
Playing two sounds together (Dual performance)......................11
Playing different tones with the left & right hands (Split).........13
Using the metronome ......................................................................14
Applying effects to the sound ........................................................15
Transposing the keyboard (Transpose) ........................................16
Adjusting the keyboard touch (Key Touch).................................17
3. Playing along with the built-in songs................18
Changing the tempo ........................................................................18
Playing each hand separately.........................................................19
4. Recording your performance.............................20
Recording a new song .....................................................................20
Recording along with a song..........................................................21
Selecting/recording each hand separately...................................22
Erasing recorded performances .....................................................23
5. Changing various settings.................................24
Changing the damper pedal’s resonance .....................................24
Function settings ..............................................................................24
Tuning to other instruments’ pitches (Master Tune)...........24
Changing the temperament.....................................................24
Setting the tuning curve (Stretch Tuning) .............................25
Applying the damper pedal to the left half...........................25
Disabling everything except piano play (Panel Lock)................26
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Panel descriptions
ep-760 Panel descriptions
Front panel
A B C F H I J K L M N O PGD E
[Volume] knob
A
Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 9).
B
[Brilliance] button
Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 9).
[Transpose] button
C
Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p. 16).
[Split] button
D
Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand
areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each area
(p. 13).
E
[Reverb] button
Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 15).
F
Tone buttons
They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone groups)
played via the keyboard (p. 11).
Display
G
Displays information such as the song number, tempo,
beat, and parameter settings values.
H
[+] [–] buttons
Allow you to select the value of various settings.
Pressing both the [+] and [–] buttons simultaneously
returns the setting of a particular item or function to its
original value.
I
[ ] Button
Turns the metronome on/off (p. 14). By holding down
this button and the [Beat] button, and pressing other
specified button, you can make settings for various functions (p. 24, 28).
[Beat] button
J
Hold down this button and press the [+] or [–] button to
specify the time signature (beat) (p. 14).
K
[Song/Tempo] Button
Used to select from the built-in songs (p. 10, 18).
Each time you press this button, the song number and
the tempo will be displayed alternately.
Recorder
Plays back or records a performance.
L
[®(Play)] button
Starts and stops playback of built-in songs and recorded
performances (p. 10, 18).
Also starts/stops recording of a performance (p. 20~
p. 22).
M
[●(Rec)] button
Puts the ep-760 in recording-standby mode (p. 20~23).
N
[1] button
Plays back or records a performance separately for each
hand. (p. 19, p. 21~23).
The left-hand performances of the built-in songs are
assigned to this button. This button and the following [2]
button are collectively referred to as the “track buttons.”
O
[2] button
Plays back or records a performance separately for each
hand (p. 19, p. 21~23).
The right-hand performances of the built-in songs are
assigned to this button.
P
[Key Touch] button
Modifies the playing feel of the keyboard (p. 17).
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Rear panel
AB CD EF
Panel descriptions
A
MIDI Out/In connectors
Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange performance data (p. 28).
B
Pedal sockets (Damper & Soft)
Your ep-760 comes with one DP-2 footswitch that can be
used as Damper, Soft, or Sostenuto pedal (p. 8). In order
to use two pedal functions simultaneously, you need to
purchase an additional DP-2, DP-6 or BOSS FS-5U footswitch.
C
Input sockets
These jacks can be connected to another sound generating device or an audio device, so that the sound of that
device will be output from the ep-760’s speakers (p. 27).
If your sound source is mono (i.e. only has one output),
connect it to the L/Mono socket.
D
Output jacks
Allows you to output the piano’s sound to sound reinforcement equipment to obtain a more powerful sound.
These can also be connected to a tape recorder or other
recording device to record a performance (p. 27).
If your amplifier, etc., is mono (i.e. only has one input),
connect the ep-760’s L/Mono socket.
E
[Power] switch
Turns the power on/off (p. 9).
F
DC 12V IN
This is where you need to connect the supplied ACO
adapter. Do not use any other adapter.
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Before you start playing
ep-760 Before you start playing
Connecting the supplied
DP-2 footswitch
Connect the supplied pedal to one of the Pedal jacks.
A DP-2 is supplied with the ep-760.
DP-2
If the pedal is connected to the Damper jack, it can be
used as a damper pedal (to sustain the notes played on
the keyboard). If the pedal is connected to the Soft jack,
it can be used as a soft pedal (to lower the volume).
Damper pedal
While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even
after you take your fingers off the keys.
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal
will allow the remaining strings to resonate in sympathy
with the sounds that you played from the keyboard,
adding a rich resonance. The ep-760 simulates this sympathetic resonance.
Connecting the adapter
A Connect the supplied AC adapter to a wall outlet.
B Connect the ACO adapter to the DC In jack on the rear
panel of the ep-760.
NOTE
Strong tension applied to the cord may damage or break it. Be
careful not to pull the cord accidentally, or to apply strong pressure to it.
Setting up the music stand
Set up the music stand as shown in the figure below.
You can change the amount of resonance applied with
the damper pedal. Please refer to “Changing the damper
pedal’s resonance”, p. 24.
Soft pedal
When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard,
the sound will have a softer tone.
Sostenuto pedal
This function allows you to sustain only the sounds of
the keys that were already played when you pressed the
pedal.
This is a function that needs to be selected (p. 26), in
which case the Soft function is no longer available.
NOTE
Before moving the ep-760, be sure to remove the music stand as
a safety precaution.
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Before you start playing
Connecting headphones
The ep-760 has two jacks for plugging in headphones.
This allows two people to listen through headphones
simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and
when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without having to worry
about bothering others around you, even at night.
Plug the headphones into one of the Phones jacks.
Connecting headphones will automatically mute the
sound from the internal speakers.
The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume]
knob (p. 9) of the ep-760.
1
PHONES
2
Phones socket x2
NOTE
The ep-760 is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way to the left, and press the [Power] switch.
Adjusting the sound’s
volume and brilliance
Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Press the [Brilliance] button to adjust the brightness of
the sound.
NOTE
Be sure to use stereo headphones (such as the Roland RH-25 or
RH-50).
Notes on using headphones
• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones only by
the headset or the plug.
• Connecting the headphones when the volume of connected
equipment is turned up may result in damage to the headphones. Lower the volume on the ep-760 before plugging in the
headphones.
• Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing loss. Use the
headphones at a moderate volume level.
Turning the power on/off
NOTE
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.
To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way down, and then press the [Power] switch on the
ep-760’s rear panel.
After a few seconds, you will be able to play the keyboard to produce sound.
Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.
The [Brilliance] button provides access to 3 different timbre settings, which are indicated by the color of its indicator:
Dark: original timbre (as sampled)
Red: rounder/mellower timbre
Green: brighter timbre.
You may have to press it several times in order to select
the desired setting.
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1. Enjoying the songs
ep-760 Enjoying the songs
Listening to built-in songs
The ep-760 comes with 65 piano songs on-board. See also “Playing along with the built-in songs”, p. 18 and “Songs”, p. 106.
■ Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play)
The built-in songs can be played back consecutively.
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A Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press
the [®(Play)] button.
The [Song/Tempo] button’s indicator will light, the
[®(Play)] button’s indicator will flash, and the songs
will play back successively, starting with the currently
selected song.
The song number appears in the display.
■ Selecting a song and playing it
Choosing the song to play back
A Press the [Song/Tempo] button (its indicator
lights red).
The song number appears in the display.
2
You can press the [+] or [–] button to select the song
that you want to play back.
When all songs have been played, playback will return
to the first song and resume.
Stopping playback
B Press the [®(Play)] button.
Playback will stop.
3, 4
1
Starting playback
C Press the [®(Play)] button.
The button’s indicator will light, and the selected song
will play.
Usr
“USr” (user) refers to the location where you can
record your own performances (see also p. 20).
Numbers with a “d.” refer to built-in songs.
B Press the [+] or [–] button to select a song.
Holding down the button causes the numbers to
change continuously.
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Stopping playback
D Press the [®(Play)] button.
The button’s indicator goes out, and playback stops.
The next time you press the [®(Play)] button, the song
that was stopped is played from the beginning.
2. Performance
Performance
Performing with a variety of sounds
The ep-760 contains 20 built-in sounds (or “Tones”). The tones are organized into five Tone groups, which are assigned to the
Tone buttons.
1 2
Selecting a tone group
A Press any Tone button.
The indicator of the button you pressed will light.
When you play the keyboard, you will hear a sound in
the selected tone group.
For more details, refer to “Tone List”, p. 105.
Selecting Variation tones
B Press the [Variation] button.
Four different tones (numbered 1~4) are assigned to
each Tone button. Use the [Variation] button to select
among them.
Each time you press the [Variation] button, the button’s indicator will change color, and the four sounds
will be selected successively.
Tone number 1 2 3 4
[Variation]
indicator
Some of the number 3 and 4 tones form pairs, which
can be layered and sounded together.
The tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the
keyboard.
Dual performance (p. 11) or Split performance (p. 13) can be
used when tone numbers 1 or 2 are selected.
If you use Dual performance or Split performance with a
Tone button for which tone number 3 or 4 is selected, tone
number 1 will be selected for that Tone button.
Dark Red Green Orange
Playing two sounds together (Dual performance)
Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual performance.” When Dual performance is used,
the [Variation] button’s indicator will light to indicate the selection of the right button of the two selected tones.
A Simultaneously press the two Tone buttons
that you want to play together.
The indicator of the button you pressed will light.
When you play the keyboard, the tones of the two Tone
buttons you selected will sound simultaneously.
To cancel Dual performance, press any Tone button.
Dual performance can be used only with Tones numbered
“1” or “2” (see above).
If you use Dual performance with a Tone numbered “3” or
“4”, Tone “1” will automatically be selected for that Tone
button.
Changing the tone of the right button
(modifying the Dual combination)
B Press the [Variation] button.
Dual performance now plays the tone of the left Tone
button along with the newly selected tone.
Changing the tone of the left button
Cancel the Dual performance, and then re-select the
desired Tones.
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