Roland EP-880 User Manual

Owner’s Manual (p. 3)

Bedienungsanleitung (p. 37)

Mode d’emploi (p. 71)

Manuale Utente (p. 105)

Manual del Usuario (p. 139)

Handleiding (p. 173)

written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Important safety instructions

For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive EMC 89/336/EEC. Dieses Produkt entspricht der europäischen Richtlinie EMC 89/336/EEC. Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la directive européenne EMC 89/336/EEC. Questo prodotto è conforme alle esigenze della direttiva europea EMC 89/336/EEC. Este producto cumple con la directrice EMC 89/336/EEC de la CE. Dit product beantwoordt aan de richtlijn EMC 89/336/EEC van de Europese Unie.

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 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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Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano ep 880.

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 a damper pedal without running out of notes.

Pursuing the Playing Feel of a Piano

This instrument feature a high-class keyboard.

A Variety of Practice Features to Help You Develop Your Musicality

In addition to a metronome, the ep 880 features a two-track recorder, which allows you to experience piano lessons in a way possible only on electronic pianos.

66 Piano Songs Built-In

The internal 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: “Important safety instructions” (p. 2) (p. 2), “Using the unit safely” (p. 4), and “Important notes” (p. 6). 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.

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.

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• 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 perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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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 unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the bottom of unit.

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008e

• Use only the supplied adapter. Also, the adapter must not be used with any other device.

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.

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!

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 power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The adapter cord, or the plug has been damaged;

• 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.

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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!)

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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026

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. 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.

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• If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.

• 1Disconnect the adapter cord.

• 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 power cord from the outlet (p. 10).

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110a

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the adapter cord out of the outlet.

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• Keep any wing nut you may remove and the included screws of stand in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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• The unit 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 on the adapter cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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103a

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect 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 fire.

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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.

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106

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

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• Never handle the adapter cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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Important notes

In addition to the items listed under “Important safety instructions” (p. 2) and “Using the unit safely” (p. 4), please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

• 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 filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.

308

• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Placement

• 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 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 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.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, 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.

356

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

358

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

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• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.

Maintenance

• 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.

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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

• 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.

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• 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.

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, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

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

• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.

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• 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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Using the unit safely ....................................... 4

Important notes ............................................... 6

Panel Descriptions .......................................... 8

Front Panel.................................................................8

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

Before You Start Playing .............................. 10

Installing the music stand......................................10

Connect the supplied adapter...............................10

Connecting Headphones .......................................10

Turning the Power On and Off.............................11

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance ...11

Connecting footswitches........................................11

1. Enjoying the Internal Songs and Demo... 12

Listening to Internal Songs....................................12

Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) ....12

Selecting a Song and Playing It ...........................................12

Listening to the Demo Songs ................................13

2. Performance............................................... 14

Performing with a Variety of Sounds..................14

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)......14

Applying Effects to the Sound..............................15

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)...................15

Adding richness to the sound (Chorus).............................15

Transposing the Keyboard (Transpose) ..............16

Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections (Twin

Piano Mode) ............................................................16

Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play) ........17

Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right

Hands (Split Play)...................................................18

Using the Metronome ............................................19

Memorizing the Master Tune Setting When the

Power Is Turned Off...............................................29

Using the V-LINK function ...................................29

6. Connecting External Devices ...................30

Connecting to Audio Equipment .........................30

Connecting MIDI Devices .....................................30

Making MIDI-related Settings ..............................31

MIDI Send Channel Settings................................................31

Switching Local Control on and Off...................................31

Transmitting a Performance You Recorded ......................32

Appendices..................................................... 33

Troubleshooting......................................................33

Error Messages/Other Messages .........................34

Easy Operation List ................................................35

Main Specifications.................................................36

Tone List.................................................................207

Internal Song List..................................................208

MIDI Implementation Chart ...............................211

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3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs.... 20

Changing the Tempo..............................................20

Adding a Count-in to Match the Timing (Count-In)........20

Playing Each Hand Separately .............................21

4. Recording Your Performance................... 22

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups.............................22

Recording a New Song ..........................................22

Recording Along with a Song...............................23

Recording the Right-Hand and Left-Hand Parts

Separately.................................................................24

Erasing Recorded Performances...........................24

Erasing a Performance from the Specified Track..............24

Erasing a Song........................................................................24

Saving Recorded Songs Even with the Power

Turned Off (Song Backup) ....................................25

Deleting backed up songs ....................................................25

5. Changing Various Settings....................... 26

Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance..........26

Making Detailed Settings (Function)...................26

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) ..27

Changing the Temperament ................................................27

Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning) .......................28

Applying the Damper Pedal to the Left Keyboard Area.28

Preventing the Settings from Changing During

Performance.............................................................28

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 109

[VOLUME] knob

Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 11).

[DEMO] button

You can listen to a demo of the instrument’s tones (p.

13).

[ (Headphones)] indicator

This indicator lights up when headphones are connected (p. 10).

[REVERB] button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 15).

[CHORUS] button

Adds richness to the sound (p. 15).

[BRILLIANCE] button

Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 11).

[TRANSPOSE] button

Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p. 16).

[SPLIT] button

Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each area (p. 18). By holding down this button and the [TWIN PIANO] button, and pressing other specified button, you can make settings for various functions (p. 26~29, p. 31~32).

[TWIN PIANO] button

You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers (p. 16).

TONE SELECT buttons

They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone groups) played by the keyboard (p. 14).

1211 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Display

Displays information such as the song number, tempo, beat, and parameter settings values.

[-] [+] 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.

[SONG/TEMPO] button

Used to select from the internal songs (p. 12, 20). Each time you press this button, the song number and the tempo will be displayed alternately. While the song number is displayed, the button indicator will light in red. While the tempo is displayed, it will light in green.

[METRONOME/COUNT IN] button

Turns the metronome on/off (p. 19). Also featured is the count-in sound, which can be played before the song starts, allowing you to begin playing with the song with perfect timing (p. 20).

RECORDER

Plays back or records a performance.

[PLAY] button

Starts and stops playback of internal songs and recorded performances (p. 12, 22). Also starts/stops recording of a performance (p. 22~

24).

[REC] button

Puts the ep 880 in recording-standby mode (p. 22~24).

[LEFT] button

Plays back or records a performance separately for each hand (p. 21, 23~24). The left-hand performances of the internal songs are assigned to this button.

[RIGHT] button

Plays back or records a performance separately for each hand (p. 21, 23~24). The right-hand performances of the internal songs are assigned to this button.

[KEY TOUCH] button

Modifies the playing feel of the keyboard (p. 14).

Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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.

30).

HOLD socket

This is where you can connect the supplied damper pedal that will function as Hold pedal (and sustain the notes you are playing) with half-pedal functionality.

SOFT/HOLD 2 socket

This is where you can connect an optional DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS FS-5U footswitch that will be used as Soft pedal (which reduces the volume of the notes you are playing). In “Twin Piano” mode, that footswitch acts as Hold pedal for the left keyboard section.

MIDI IN/OUT connectors

Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange performance data (p. 30).

Cord hook

After connecting the adapter cable, wind it around the cord hook to the right of the socket to prevent accidental power disruptions.

DC IN connector

This where you need to connect the supplied PSB-4U adapter. If it is damaged or out of order, be sure to replace it with the same PSB-4U model. Do not use other adapters as these may damage your ep 880 beyond repair.

POWER ON switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 11).

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Before You Start Playing

Installing the music stand

Assemble the music stand as shown in the diagram.

When moving the ep 880, be sure to remove the music stand as a safety precaution.

Connect the supplied adapter

Connect the small end of the adapter cable to the ep 880’s DC IN jack, and the other end to a suitable wall outlet.

Be sure to use the supplied adapter.

Connecting Headphones

The ep 880 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 the Phones jack located at the front left of the piano.

When headphones are connected, the [ (Headphones)] indicator (p. 8) lights up, and sounds stop playing from the speakers of the ep 880. The headphone volume is adjusted by the [VOLUME] knob (p. 11).

Phones jack x 2

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to the speak-

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ers or other devices, always turn down the volume and switch off all devices before making any connections.

Use stereo headphones.

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Some notes on using headphones

•If both headphone sockets are used simultaneously, some distortion may be audible with certain headphone types. In that case, slightly reduce the VOLUME setting until the distortion disappears.

• 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 880 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 and Off

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

To turn the power on, turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way down, and then press the [Power] switch.

The power will turn on. After a few seconds, you will be able to play the keyboard to produce sound. Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A

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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.

The Power indicator at the left front of the ep 880 will go dark, and the power will be turned off. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the Power switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).

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.

Connecting footswitches

The ep 880 provides two pedal sockets: HOLD and SOFT/ HOLD 2. Here is how you can use these sockets:

DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS

FS-5U (optional)

–OR––OR–

Supplied DP-8 damper pedal

Hold function

By connecting the supplied damper pedal to the HOLD socket, you can hold (sustain) the notes you are playing on the ep 880’s keyboard.

Set the ep 880’s volume to the lowest value.

Connect the supplied DP-8 damper pedal to the HOLD socket.

Play a few notes on the keyboard while pressing the supplied DP-8 damper pedal.

The notes you play will be sustained much longer than without using the pedal.

Release the damper pedal to switch off the sustained notes.

Using a second footswitch

The SOFT/HOLD 2 socket allows you to connect an optional DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS FS-5U footswitch. When not in TWIN PIANO mode, this footswitch functions as soft pedal to reduce the volume and brightness of the notes you play. In TWIN PIANO mode (p. 16), however, it acts as damper pedal for the left section.

Optional DP-8 damper pedal

DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS

FS-5U (optional)

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Select one of the three available settings to obtain the desired brilliance.

Off Medium Red Mellow Green Bright

1. Enjoying the Internal Songs and Demo

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Listening to Internal Songs

The ep 880 comes with 66 piano songs onboard.

“3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs” on

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page 20, “Internal Song List” on page 208

Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)

The internal songs can be played back consecutively.

Hold down the [SONG/TEMPO] button, and press the [PLAY] button.

The [SONG/TEMPO] button’s indicator will light in red, the [PLAY] button’s indicator will blink, and the songs will play back successively, starting with the currently selected song. The song number appears in the display for several seconds.

Selecting a Song and Playing It

Choosing the song to play back

Press the [SONG/TEMPO] button, getting its indicator to light in red.

The song number appears in the display for several seconds.

Press the [-] or [+] button to select a song.

Holding down the button causes the numbers to change continuously.

Playing back

Press the [PLAY] button.

The button’s indicator will light, and the selected song will play.

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.

When you play back an internal song, the reverb

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effect will automatically be turned on (the button’s indicator lights).

Stopping the playback

Press the [PLAY] button.

Playback will stop.

Stopping the playback

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.

About the display for the internal songs

Display Descriptions

S. U Songs saved with Song Backup (p. 25). USr (User) The location where you can record your

performance. (For details on recording → p. 22)

Numbers with a “S.”

Internal songs.

You can select “S.U” when executing Song Backup. Select “USr” then press the [-] button.

Listening to the Demo Songs

You can listen to various demo songs, including those demonstrating the piano and other tones, as well as the function applied to the piano tones.

Playing Back the Tone Demo Songs

Press the [DEMO] button.

The button’s indicator flashes, and playback of the tone demo songs starts.

When playback of the last song is finished, playback then returns to the first song. When you press any of the tone buttons, or the [TWIN PIANO] button, or the [SPLIT] button while the [DEMO] button is flashing, the demo song corresponding to that button is played.

Button Demo content

[PIANO] Piano tone demo songs [E. PIANO] E. Piano tone and Vibraphone

tone demo songs [HARPSICHORD] Harpsichord tone demo songs [ORGAN] Organ tone demo songs [STRINGS] Strings tone and Choir tone demo

songs [SPLIT] Demo songs using the Split

function (p. 18) [TWIN PIANO] Demo songs using the Twin Piano

function (p. 16)

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No data for the music that is played will be output

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Stopping the Tone Demo Songs

Press the [DEMO] button.

The [DEMO] button’s indicator goes off, and the demo quits.

2. Performance

Performing with a Variety of Sounds

The ep 880 contains 15 different internal tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the TONE SELECT buttons. For more details, refer to “Tone List” on page 207.

Selecting a tone group

Press any TONE SELECT 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.

Selecting variation tones

Press the [VARIATION] button.

Three different tones (numbered 1–3) are assigned to each TONE SELECT 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 three sounds will be selected successively.

Tone number 1 2 3

[VARIATION] button’s indicator

Some of the number 3 tones form pairs, which can be layered and sounded together. The tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.

When Dual play (p. 17) or Split play (p. 18) is used,

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only sound number 1 or 2 can be selected. If you use Dual play or Split play with a TONE SELECT button for which tone number 3 is selected, tone number 1 will be selected for that TONE SELECT button.

Off Red Green

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.

Press the [KEY TOUCH] button.

The button’s indicator will light, and the feel of the keyboard will change. Each time you press the [KEY TOUCH] button, the button’s indicator will change color, and the feel of the keyboard will change.

Indicator Settings

Off Medium This allows you to play

using the most natural touch. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.

Red Heavy Fortissimo (ff) cannot be

produced unless you play more strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel heavier. Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to what you play.

Green Light Fortissimo (ff) can be

produced by playing less strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel lighter. This setting makes it easy to play, even for children.

Orange Fixed Sounds at a fixed volume,

regardless of your keyboard playing strength.

Applying Effects to the

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Sound

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as though you were performing in a concert hall.

When you play back an internal song, the reverb effect will automatically be turned on (the button’s indicator lights).

Press the [REVERB] button.

The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect will be applied to the sound. To cancel the reverb effect, press the [REVERB] button, getting its indicator to go dark.

Changing the depth of the reverb effect

The amount (depth) of the reverb effects can be set to any of eight levels. When the power is turned on, reverb is set to “4.”

Hold down the [REVERB] button.

The currently specified value will be displayed.

Adding richness to the sound (Chorus)

By adding the chorus effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth.

Press the [CHORUS] button.

The button’s indicator will light, and a chorus effect will be applied to the sound. To cancel the chorus effect, press the [CHORUS] button, getting its indicator to go dark.

You can save separate chorus effect on/off settings to each tone individually. The original settings are restored when the power is turned off.

Changing the depth of the chorus effect

The amount (depth) of the chorus effects can be set to any of eight levels. When the power is turned on, chorus is set to “4.”

Hold down the [CHORUS] button and press the [-] or [+] button.

The currently specified value will be displayed. Higher values will produce a deeper effect.

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You cannot save separate reverb settings to each tone

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individually.

Keep holding the [REVERB] button and press the [-] or [+] button.

Higher values will produce a deeper effect.

Transposing the Keyboard (Transpose)

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By using the “Transpose” function, you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to play. When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the pitch to a range that is comfortable for the singer, while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same fingering positions).

Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button, and press a note to indicate the tonic of the key to which you want to transpose.

The button’s indicator will light, and the keyboard will be transposed. You can also transpose by holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button and pressing the [-] or [+] button. If you hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, the setting will return to the original value (0).

When you hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button, the

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currently specified value will be displayed.

This can be set in a range of –6~0~5 (semitone steps).

For example, if you want the E pitch to sound when you play the C key, hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the E key. Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up four keys, including the black keys, to reach E, thus “4” appears in the display.

If you play C E G It will sound E G# B

When the transpose value is set to “0,” the button’s indicator will remain dark even if you press the [TRANSPOSE] button. This setting returns to the original value (0) when you turn off the power.

To cancel the transpose function, press the [TRANSPOSE] button (its indicator goes dark).

When you press the [TRANSPOSE] button once again, getting its indicator to light, the keyboard will be transposed to the note you specified here.

Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections (Twin Piano Mode)

You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers (see the illustration below).

Press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The [TWIN PIANO] button and the [SPLIT] button’s indicator will lit.

Middle C

C4 C5 C6 C7 C8C3C2C1

Twin Piano

The following occurs when Twin Piano Mode is switched on:

• The keyboard is divided into two separate sections, and the pitch changes.

• The grand piano tone is sounded by both the left and right sections of the keyboard, and the same effect settings are used for both.

• The pedal connected to the HOLD socket pedal now functions as the damper pedal for the right keyboard section.

• The pedal connected to the SOFT/HOLD 2 socket now functions as the damper pedal for the left keyboard section.

C4 C5 C6C3C4 C5C3 C6

Middle C Middle C

• If recording is in progress or the instrument is in

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recording standby, recording is stopped or recording standby is cancelled. The [REC] button is disabled while Twin Piano Mode is active.

• If the Split function happens to be on, it is switched off.

The Damper Resonance function is disabled while

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Twin Piano Mode is active. Tones and effects can be switched while Twin Piano Mode is active. In that case, the same tone or effect is set for both the left and right sections.

To exit the function, press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play)

Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.”

Simultaneously press the two TONE SELECT buttons that you want to play together.

The indicators of the buttons you pressed will light. When you play the keyboard, the tones of the two TONE SELECT buttons you selected will sound simultaneously.

When Dual play is used, the [VARIATION] button’s indicator will indicate the selection of the right button of the two selected tones. When Dual play is used, only sound number 1 or 2 can be selected. If you use Dual play with a TONE SELECT button for which tone number 3 is selected, tone number 1 will be selected for that TONE SELECT button.

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To cancel Dual play, press any TONE SELECT button.

To change the tone of the right button of the two selected tones

Press the [VARIATION] button.

Dual play now features the tone of the left side’s TONE SELECT button along with the newly selected tone.

To change the tone of the left button of the two selected tones

Cancel the Dual play, and then re-select the tone.

Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play (Dual Balance)

You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual play.

Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the [SPLIT] button.

The indicators of the buttons you pressed will blink. The current volume balance appears in the display.

Press the [-] or [+] button to change the value.

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The volume balance changes. To return to the original volume balance, press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously.

Volume of the left button tone Volume of the right button tone

Changing tone played by the left hand

Press the [VARIATION] button.

Each time you press the [VARIATION] button, the button’s indicator will change color, and the left-hand tone will change. Some tones assign the tone that had been selected before you pressed the [SPLIT] button to the left hand area of the keyboard.

When Split play is used, only tone numbers 1 or 2 can be selected. If you use Split play with a Tone button for which tone numbers 3 selected, tone number 1 will be selected for that Tone button. For information about the tones that can be selected for the left hand section, refer to “Tone List” on page 207.

Press the [TRANSPOSE] or [SPLIT] button, and the

buttons’ indicator will return to the previous state.

This setting returns to the original value when you

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turn off the power.

Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Play)

Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split play.” The boundary key is called the “split point.”

Split Point (Factory setting: F#3)

C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1A0 B0 C2 C3 C4 C5

Press the [SPLIT] button.

…

Right-hand ToneLeft-hand Tone

Changing tone played by the right hand

Press a TONE SELECT button.

The tone of the right-hand area will change. A tone that is a suitable match for the right-hand tone will be selected for the left-hand area. If you want to change the variation for the right-hand tone, cancel Split play and then re-select the tone.

The selected left hand tone is remembered for each TONE SELECT button. When you turn off the power, it will return to the original setting.

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point

You can change the location where the keyboard is divided (the split point) within the range of B1 through B6. The setting is at “F#3” when the piano is powered up.

While continuing to hold the [SPLIT] button, press

the key that you want to specify as the split point.

When you continue holding the [SPLIT] button, the currently specified split point will be displayed.

The key you pressed becomes the split point, and belongs to the left-hand section of the keyboard. You can also change the setting by pressing the [-] or [+] button while continuing to hold down the [SPLIT] button. If you hold down the [SPLIT] button and simultaneously press the [-] and [+] buttons, the setting will return to its original value (F#3).

The button’s indicator will light. The keyboard is divided into right-hand and left-hand areas.

In Split play, the damper pedal will be applied only to

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the right-hand area of the keyboard. If you want the damper pedal to be applied to the left-hand area, refer to “Applying the Damper Pedal to the Left Keyboard Area” (p. 28).

The tone played on the right side is the tone in use before the [SPLIT] button is pressed, while the bass tone is played on the left side. The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area.

To cancel Split play, press the [SPLIT] button, getting its indicator to go dark.

If you press the [SPLIT] button in Dual play…

The right hand will play the tone of the left button of Dual play, and the left hand will play a suitable match for the right-hand tone.

The split point key is displayed as follows.

Display

Letter name

Display

Letter name

Display

Letter name

C C d E_

C C D E

E F F G

A_ A b_ b

A A B B

Using the Metronome

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Sounding the Metronome

The ep 880 features a built-in metronome. While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature (Beat) of that song.

Press the [METRONOME/COUNT IN] button.

The metronome will sound. The button flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time. The button lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.

Changing the tempo

If the [SONG/TEMPO] button lights red, press it.

Correspon and tempo display

ence between beat

Beat

2/2 =10–125

x/4 =20–250

x /8 =40–500

Tempo value

Stopping the metronome

Once again press the [METRONOME/COUNT IN] button, getting the button to go dark.

The metronome will stop.

Changing the Metronome Volume

The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with nine volume levels available. It is set to “4” when the instrument is turned on.

Hold down the [METRONOME/COUNT IN] button and press the [-] or [+] button.

The currently specified volume will be displayed.

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The button’s indicator lights in green.

Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the tempo.

Changing the beat of metronome

Hold down the [SONG/TEMPO] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

It is not possible to change the beat during song play-

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back or recording.

The currently selected beat will be displayed.

If you hold down the [SONG/TEMPO] button and press the [-] or [+] button, the beat will change. If you hold down the [SONG/TEMPO] button and press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, the beat will go back to what it was before you changed it.

Display Beat Display Beat

2.2 2/2 6.4 6/4

0.4 Only weak beats 7.4 7/4

2.4 2/4 3.8 3/8

3.4 3/4 6.8 6/8

4.4 4/4 9.8 9/8

5.4 5/4 12.8 12/8

Continue to hold down the [METRONOME/COUNT IN] button, and press the [-] or [+] button to sound the metronome, and change the volume.

When you hold down the [METRONOME/COUNT IN] button, the currently specified metronome volume will be displayed. When the metronome volume is set to “0,” the metronome sound does not play.

3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs

Here’s how you can play along with the internal songs. You can slow down the playback tempo of the song, or play back each hand separately. Before you try playing the song, listen to it several times to get a general feel for the song. For details on operation, refer to “Selecting a Song and Playing It” on page 12.

Changing the Tempo

If the song has a rapid tempo, you can slow down the tempo so that you can practice it more easily. It is effective to gradually raise the tempo as you practice.

Some of the internal songs have tempos that change during

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the song. If you turn on the metronome while the song plays back, the metronome will sound at the beat and tempo of the song.

Select the song that you want to play back (p. 12).

Press the [SONG/TEMPO] button, getting its indicator to light in green.

Indication of the tempo during song playback

While the song is playing, the initial tempo of the song will continue to be displayed, regardless of tempo changes during the song. For more about the display for the internal songs, refer to p. 12.

Adding a Count-in to Match the Timing (Count-In)

When you’re playing along with a song, you can make sure that your playing is in time with the song by sounding a count before the song starts playing. Sounding a “count sound” leading up to playback of a song is called “Count-In.” On the ep 880, if you playback a song while the metronome is sounding, two measures of lead-in count will be heard at the beginning of the song. See also “Sounding the Metronome” (p. 19).

During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the

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display as “–2” then “–1.”

The tempo appears in the display.

Correspondence between beat and tempo display

Beat

2/2 =10–125

x/4 =20–250

x /8 =40–500

Each time you press the [SONG/TEMPO] button, the tempo and the currently selected song number (prefixed by “S.”) will be displayed alternately. While the tempo is displayed, the [SONG/TEMPO] button indicator will light in green. While the song number is displayed, it will light in red.

Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the tempo.

The tempo can be adjusted in a range of q = 20~250. You can also change the tempo during playback. Pressing the [+] button once increases the tempo by one unit. Holding down the button increases the tempo continuously. Pressing the [-] button once decreases the tempo by one unit. Holding down the button makes the tempo change (slow down) continuously. If you press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, you will return to the basic tempo of the song (the tempo before you modified it).

Tempo value

Playing Each Hand Separately

The internal songs have different parts recorded to the lefthand and right-hand performances. When playing back internal songs, you can select the parts to be played. Left-hand performances are assigned to the [LEFT] button, and right-hand performances are assigned to the [RIGHT] button.

Left-hand part

Right-hand part

Here’s how to practice each hand separately along with the song.

Select the song that you want to play back (p. 12).

Selecting the part that you yourself will play

Press the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button.

The indicator of the button you’ve pressed goes out, and the sound of the selected part will no longer be heard. For example, if you want to practice the right hand, press the [RIGHT] button and get its indicator to go dark. When you play back the song, the right-hand performance will not sound.

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Playing back a song

Press the [PLAY] button, getting its indicator to light.

The song will begin playing back. The part you selected in step (2) will not sound. Practice your right-hand performance along with the left-hand playback. Once again press the button you selected in step (2). The button’s indicator will light, and the sound will be heard once again. You can also mute and resume the sound of the parts by pressing the [LEFT] button or [RIGHT] button even while the song is playing.

Stopping the song

Press the [PLAY] button.

The song will stop.

4. Recording Your Performance

You can easily record your performances. A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add additional parts. The following types of recording can be done using the ep 880.

• Recording just your own keyboard performance (→ “Recording a New Song” p. 22)

• Recording along with an internal song (→ “Recording Along with a Song” p. 23)

• Recording each hand separately (→ “Recording the Right-Hand and Left-Hand Parts Separately” p. 24)

Notes Regarding Recording

• Only one song can be recorded.

• Recorded performances are normally deleted when

you turn off the power to the ep 880, but you can use the Song Backup function (p. 25) to have the recorded performance be retained even while the power is turned off.

• You can also record performances to external audio devices as well as save performance data onto floppy disks or other media using an external MIDI device. For details, refer to “6. Connecting External Devices” (p. 30). If you attempt to record using a different internal song when a performance has already been recorded, the following will appear, and the indicators of [REC] button will blink.

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups

Use the following method to record songs that start with pickup beats (where the song begins on a beat other than the first beat of the measure).

Press the [PLAY] button in Step 6 of “Recording a New Song” on the next page.

After a two-measure count-in, recording begins. No recording takes place while the count sound is playing, even if the keys are played.

Press the [Play]

button

Count-in sound

123

It doesn't record

Press the [Play]

button

Count-in sound

12 3 4

Start performing once recording begins.

After the performance is finished, press the [PLAY] or [REC] button.

finger

Start recording

Start

recording

finger

If it is OK to erase the performance, press the [REC] button. If you do not want to erase the performance, press the [PLAY] button.

Recording a New Song

Record only the keyboard performance without playing along with an internal song.

Recording settings (select “USr”)

Press the [SONG/TEMPO] button, getting its indicator to light in red.

The song number appears in the display for several seconds.

Press [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously.

“USr” appears in the display.

Specifying the tone and tempo for recording

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Select the tone that you want to play (p. 14).

If necessary, turn on the metronome.

Sound the metronome while you set the tempo and beat of the song (p. 19).

If you layer a newly recorded performance without

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erasing the recorded song, the song tempo and beat will be stored with the settings that were recorded first.

Recording Along with a

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Song

You can record a performance that you play along with an internal song. Using the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] buttons, you can perform and record just the right-hand part of a song while listening to the left-hand playback of an internal song.

Press the [REC] button.

The [REC] button’s indicator will light, the [PLAY] button’s indicator will blink, and you will be in recording-standby mode.

Start recording

Recording will start when you either press the [PLAY] button or play the keyboard.

Two measures of the count sound are played, and the recording begins.

Refer to the previous page if recording a song that

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starts with pickup beats (where the song begins on a beat other than the first beat of the measure).

Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard, even if you do not press the [PLAY] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner. When recording begins, the [PLAY] button and [REC] button indicators will light. Go ahead and perform on the keyboard.

Stop recording

Press the [PLAY] or [REC] button.

Recording will stop, and the indicators for the [PLAY] and [REC] buttons will go dark.

About the “USr” display

When you stop recording, the “” display will change to “ .” The “.” in the lower right of the display indicates that there is already a recorded performance.

Play back the recorded performance

Press the [PLAY] button.

You will hear the recorded performance. Once again press the [PLAY] button, and playback will stop.

Selecting the song to record

Press the [SONG/TEMPO] button, getting its indicator to light in red.

The display will indicate the song number for several seconds.

Use the [-] or [+] button to select the song that you want to play.

As necessary, set the tone, metronome, and tempo (p.

19).

Press the [REC] button.

The [REC] button’s indicator will light.

Selecting the track to record

Press the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button.

When you want to record the left-hand performance, press the [LEFT] button; to record that of the right hand, press the [RIGHT] button.

If you record without specifying the recording track, the performance will be recorded to the [LEFT] button. If you want to record the right and left hands separately on separate recording tracks, refer to “Recording the Right-Hand and Left-Hand Parts Separately” (p. 24).

The indicators of the button you pressed and of the [PLAY] button will blink, and the ep 880 enters recording-standby mode.

If “dEL” appears in the display, refer to p. 22.

Starting to record

Press the [PLAY] button.

Recording begins after two measures of count sound. Play along with the song.

Stop recording

Press the [PLAY] or [REC] button.

Recording will stop, and the indicators for the [PLAY] and [REC] buttons will go dark. The recorded performance is stored in “USr (User).”

Play back the recorded performance

Press the [PLAY] button.

You will hear the recorded performance. Once again press the [PLAY] button, and playback will stop.

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Recording the Right-Hand

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and Left-Hand Parts Separately

You can use the ep 880’s recorder to record the right-hand and left-hand parts separately. You can also specify individual parts to record to when you want to do a recording over again. Press the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to specify the part to be recorded.

Left-hand part

Right-hand part

If you layer on a newly recorded performance without eras-

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ing the recorded song, the song tempo, beat, and metronome settings of the original recording will be stored along with the new recording.

Stop recording

Press the [PLAY] or [REC] button.

Recording stops, and the indicators for the [PLAY] and [REC] buttons go out. The performance of the specified part has been recorded. To record the performance of the other part, go back to Step 2 and repeat the procedure from there. You can listen to the performance you recorded already while you record.

Play back the recorded performance

Press the [PLAY] button.

You will hear the recorded performance. Press the [PLAY] button once again, and playback will stop.

Erasing Recorded Performances

You can erase a recorded performance.

As described in steps (1) and (2) of “Recording a New Song” (p. 22), select “USr” before you continue.

When layering recordings with internal songs, select the internal song as described in steps (1) and (2) of “Selecting a Song and Playing It” (p. 12).

As necessary, turn on the metronome (p. 19).

Press the [REC] button.

The [REC] button’s indicator will light. The indicator on the button for the part to which a performance has been recorded will light. The indicator on the button for the part which is about to be recorded will flash.

Selecting the track to record

Press the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select the track that you want to record.

The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the ep 880 enters recording-standby mode.

The track buttons allow you to record to either the

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[LEFT] or the [RIGHT] button, one at a time.

Erasing a Performance from the Specified Track

You can select a recorded track and erase it.

Hold down either the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button and press the [REC] button.

The indicator of the button you pressed will go dark, and the performance of the selected track will be erased.

Erasing a Song

You can erase a song you’ve recorded.

Hold down the [SONG/TEMPO] button and press the [REC] button.

The following display will appear, and the indicators of the [REC] and [PLAY] button will blink.

Start recording

Press the [PLAY] button.

Two measures of the count sound are played, and the recording begins. Go ahead and perform on the keyboard. Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard, even if you do not press the [PLAY] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner.

If you decide not to erase the performance, press the [PLAY] button.

Once again press the [REC] button.

The recorded performance is erased.

Saving Recorded Songs Even with the Power Turned Off (Song Backup)

Normally, any songs you have recorded are deleted when you turn off the power to the ep 880. However, if you wish, you can have such recorded songs be saved even while the power is turned off. This function is called “Song Backup.”

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [SONG/TEMPO] button.

Deleting backed up songs

You can delete backed up songs only when you have no songs recorded.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [SONG/TEMPO] button.

The following appears in the display.

To cancel the procedure, press the [SPLIT] button or

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the [TWIN PIANO] button.

Press the [REC] button.

The backed up song is deleted. The display and buttons return to their normal appearance.

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The button’s indicator flashes. The following appears in the display.

Press the [REC] button.

The display flashes, and Song Backup is executed.

The song data is kept in a temporary memory area

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after executing the “Song Backup” procedure. It is necessary to delete the temporary song data to select the backed-up song or internal songs. Press the [REC] button when “dEL” appears in the display.

Songs that have been backed up are indicated in the display as shown below.

5. Changing Various Settings

Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance

On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal of the ep 880 recreates this resonance (damper resonance) when depressed. You can select from eight levels of depth for the resonant sound (resonance level). This is set to “5” when the instrument is turned on.

This setting is enabled only with the piano tones. You can-

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not set this for other tones.

Hold down the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

When you continue holding the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] button, the currently specified value will be displayed. Larger values will produce a deeper effect.

Button Function Page

[E. PIANO] Temperament p. 27

[HARPSICHORD] Stretch Tuning p. 28

[ORGAN] Applying the damper pedal to

the left-hand keyboard area

[STRINGS] MIDI send channel p. 31

[VARIATION] Local Control p. 31

p. 28

Making Detailed Settings (Function)

You can make performance-related settings such as tuning and temperament.

How to enter function mode

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The ep 880 switches to the function mode. The indicators for the [SPLIT] and [TWIN PIANO] buttons and the button to which the function is assigned start flashing.

Setting the various functions

Press the button to which the desired function is assigned.

The indicators for pressed button, [SPLIT] button, and [TWIN PIANO] button flash.

[SONG/TEMPO] Song Backup

Deleting Backed Up Songs

[METRONOME/ COUNT IN]

[PLAY] Transmitting a recorded

[RIGHT] V-LINK p. 29

For details on each function, refer to the explanations below.

Saving the master tune setting p. 29

performance

p. 25

p. 32

Button Function Page

[PIANO] Master Tuning p. 27

Press the [-] or [+] button to change the value.

If you press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, the value will return to the power-up default setting. The procedure differs from that for Song Backup. For more details, refer to p. 25.

How to exit function mode

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Press the [SPLIT] or [TWIN PIANO] button.

The button’s indicator will return to the previous state.

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning)

In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the ep 880’s standard pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [PIANO] button.

The last three digits are indicated in the display. “440.0 Hz” is indicated in the figure above.

Value: 415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz–466.2 Hz Power-up default setting: 440.0 Hz

This setting remains in effect until you turn off the power.

If you want to have the settings remain stored even

NOTE

while the power is turned off, refer to “Memorizing the Master Tune Setting When the Power Is Turned Off” (p. 29).

Changing the Temperament

You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods). Today, compositions are generally created with equal temperament in mind and are played using equal temperament. However in past ages of classical music, a variety of temperaments were used. Playing a composition with its original tuning lets you enjoy the sonorities of the chords that the composer originally intended.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [E.PIANO] button.

The following appears in the display.

Temperament Qualities

2 Pythagorean This tuning, devised by the philosopher

Pythagoras, eliminates dissonance in fourths and fifths. Dissonance is produced by third-interval chords, but melodies are euphonious.

3 Just Major This tuning eliminates ambiguities in

the fifths and thirds. It is unsuited to playing melodies and cannot be transposed, but is capable of beautiful sonorities.

4 Just Minor The Just tunings differ from major and

minor keys. You can get the same effect with the minor scale as with the major scale.

5 Mean Tone This scale makes some compromises in

just intonation, enabling transposition to other keys.

6 Werckmeister This temperament combines the Mean

Tone and Pythagorean tunings. Performances are possible in all keys (first technique, III).

7 Kirnberger This is an improvement of the Mean

Tone and Just tunings that provides a high degree of freedom of modulation. Performances are possible in all keys (III).

Power-up default setting: 1 C

Tonic

When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key). While hold down the [E. PIANO] button, and press a note to specify the desired tonic key. The tonic note you specify will be displayed as follows.

Display

C C d E_ E F F G A_ A b_ b

Letter

C C D E E F F G A A B B

If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select a tonic note.

If you record with a temperament other than equal temperament selected, and then want to play back that performance, use this setting to select the same temperament for playback as the temperament you used when recording. When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the ep 880 to the fundamental pitch of the other instruments.

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Temperament Tonic

You can choose from among the seven temperaments described below.

Temperament Qualities

1 Equal In this tuning, each octave is divided

into twelve equal steps. Every interval produces about the same amount of slight dissonance.

Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning)

A piano is generally tuned to a pitch with a lower bass range and a higher treble range than equal temperament. This special tuning method for pianos is called “Stretch Tuning.”

This effect works only with the piano tones.

NOTE

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [HARPSICHORD] button.

The button’s indicator flashes. The following appears in the display.

Display Descriptions

OFF This is the standard tuning curve. This is the right

choice when using Dual play (p. 17), or when playing in ensemble with other instruments.

On This tuning curve expands the bass and treble ends

somewhat. It is suitable for performances such as piano solos. This setting is in effect when you turn on the power.

Power-up default setting: On

Applying the Damper Pedal to the Left Keyboard Area

When you are using Split play (p. 18), you can apply the damper pedal effect to the sound played by the left-hand keyboard range.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [ORGAN] button.

The following appears in the display.

Preventing the Settings from Changing During Performance

Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock)

The “Panel Lock” function locks the ep 880 in a state where only piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even if children press the buttons accidentally. In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can be

played.

Turn the volume to the minimum, and press the [Power] switch to turn off the power.

Hold down the [PIANO] button and press the [Power] switch to turn on the power.

The following display will appear.

All buttons are disabled.

Adjust the volume.

When you play the keyboard, the grand piano sound will be heard. To defeat the Panel Lock function, turn the volume down to the minimum, and turn on the power once again.

Disabling the Buttons When Using a Tone Other Than Piano (Tone Lock)

Even when using Tones other than the Piano, you can set the instrument so all of its buttons are disabled (the settings in effect at that time will be maintained).

Hold down the [DEMO] button and press the [KEY TOUCH] button.

The song or the metronome sound that is playing will stop. The following will appear in the display:

Display Descriptions

On The damper pedal effect will be applied to the

sound of the left and right hand keyboard area.

OFF The damper pedal effect will not be applied to the

sound of the left-hand keyboard area.

Power-up default setting: OFF

All buttons are disabled while the instrument is set like this. To cancel the Tone Lock function, once again hold down the [DEMO] button while you press the [KEY TOUCH] button.

Memorizing the Master Tune Setting When the Power Is Turned Off

Using the V-LINK function

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Connecting the ep 880 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the ep 880.

Normally, the Master Tune setting reverts to the default value when the power is turned off. However, you can set the ep 880 so that the Master Tune value is retained even while the power is turned off.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [METRONOME/COUNT IN] button.

The button’s indicator flashes. The following appears in the display.

Press the [REC] button.

The Master Tune setting is saved. When Memory Backup is finished, the display and buttons return to their normal appearance.

To return the Master Tune value to the initial setting,

NOTE

set the value to “440.0 Hz” in the Master Tune settings screen (p. 27; set the value so that “40.0” is indicated in the display), then carry out Steps 1-3.

V-LINK

V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of a music performance.

How to Use the V-LINK

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the [TWIN PIANO] button.

The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [RIGHT] button.

The button’s indicator flashes. The following appears in the display.

Display Descriptions

OFF The V-LINK function is switched off. On The V-LINK function is switched on.

You can control images using the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

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Power-up default setting: OFF

Press the [-] and [+] buttons to switch the V-LINK function on and off.

You can control images using the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard. While V-LINK is switched on, the following will appear in the display.

While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced when you press any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

How to exit function mode

Press the [SPLIT] or [TWIN PIANO] button.

The button’s indicator returns to its original state.

6. Connecting External Devices

NOTE

Connecting to Audio Equipment

You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the ep 880 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device. When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug (sold separately).

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or

NOTE

other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

Playing the sound of the ep 880 through the speakers of an audio system/Recording the performance of the ep 880 on a recording device

Input R/L

(Line In, Aux In)

ep 880

Connecting MIDI Devices

By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control the performances on one device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch tones on the other instrument.

What’s MIDI?

MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard which allows performance information to be communicated among electronic musical instruments and computers. The ep 880 provides MIDI connectors, which allow performance data to be exchanged with external devices. When these connectors are used to connect the ep 880 to external devices, an even wider range of possibilities becomes available.

A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor.

Use the following procedure when turning on the power.

Turn on the power of the ep 880.

Turn on the power of the connected device.

Adjust the volume of each device.

When Recording ep 880 Performances on a Recording Device

Start recording with the connected device.

Perform on the ep 880.

When the performance ends, stop recording on the connected equipment.

Connection Examples

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other

NOTE

devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

Playing the ep 880 from a MIDI sequencer/ Recording an ep 880 performance on a MIDI

sequencer

MT Series

Note

: The MT-90s has no MIDI OUT connector.

Set Local Off if you have connected the ep 880 to a MIDI sequencer. Refer to “Switching Local Control on and Off” (p. 31). Also set your MIDI sequencer to MIDI Thru mode (so that messages received at MIDI IN will be re-transmitted without change from MIDI OUT). For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your MIDI sequencer.

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Roland EP-880 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important safety instructions

Owner’s Manual

Using the unit safely

Important notes

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Before You Start Playing

1. Enjoying the Internal Songs and Demo

2. Performance

3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs

4. Recording Your Performance

5. Changing Various Settings

6. Connecting External Devices