Roland F-90. User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90.

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Assembling the F-90

page 6

 

 

Before You Play

page 10

 

 

Listening to the Demo Songs

page 12

 

 

Playing the Keyboard

page 13

 

 

Contents

page 9

 

 

Index

page 31

 

 

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Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

For the U.K.

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

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

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.

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.

Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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

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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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• 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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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.

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

The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

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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Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive

loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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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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The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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

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

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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.

Check to make sure the screws securing the unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

Disconnect the power cord.

Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

Remove the music stand.

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Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (page 10).

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Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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Should you remove the caps and screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

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).

When the AC adaptor is used for extended periods, both the adaptor itself, and the area around the F-90’s DC In connector will become somewhat warm; however, this does not indicate a malfunction.

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.

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.

This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

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.

To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

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

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.

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.

Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling these off, particularly when strong adhesives have been used, can damage the instrument’s exterior finish (the stickers provided with this instrument feature a weak adhesive).

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.

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.

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.

A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

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).

When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

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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Introduction

Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90.

In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.

Main Features

Refined Wood Grain, Compact Design

The simple design and light wood grain finish is at home both in the living room as well as in the children’s room.

And at a compact about 300 millimeters deep, it fits in perfectly with other furniture.

Authentic Piano Performances

High-quality concert grand piano tones, along with the Progressive Hammer Action keyboard, which gives more realistic piano touch by providing a heavier feel in the low end and a lighter feel in the upper notes, let you enjoy truly authentic piano performances.

High-Performance Two-Box Speaker

Construction

The lateral speaker box features two independent left and right speaker boxes, providing unexpectedly superior volume and sonic quality.

The speakers can also be directed rearward if conditions require.

Ten Tones For Use in a Wide Variety of Musical Genres

The F-90 offers 10 different onboard tones, including piano,

which can be used for almost every conceivable style of

music.

Includes High-Quality Reverb

The Reverb effect can duplicate the ambience of a concert hall.

Numerous Internal Songs

The F-90 features sixty internal piano songs.

Metronome Function

The F-90 comes equipped with a metronome that is convenient for practice. You can adjust tempo, beat, and volume.

Keyboard Touch Can Be Set to Match Finger Strength

You can change the keyboard touch so it better suits the

finger strength of the person playing the keyboard.

Two Headphone Jacks Provided

The F-90 comes equipped with two headphone jacks, allowing two people to use headphones simultaneously.

This is a convenient feature for use in lessons, or when playing pieces for four hands.

Includes Input/Output Jacks

By connecting external audio equipment to the F-90’s Line Output jacks you can play sounds from the F-90 through your audio setup, and with a CD player or other such device connected to the Input jacks, you can then play internal sounds along with F-90 performances.

Checking the Included Items

Check to see if you have all of the items that normally are supplied with the F-90.

If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit.

F-90 (For installing the F-90, refer to p. 6)

AC Adaptor (DC 9V), AC Cord

Side Panel right

Cover

Side Panel left

Music Stand

Speaker Box

Pedal Switch

Screw x 8

Owner’s manual (this document)

Cap x 8 (and additional spare caps)

Tempo Setting Sheet

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Assembling the F-90

Make sure that another person is on hand to help with the assembly and setup.

To move the piano, lift it carefully—all the while keeping it level. Be very careful, when you assemble and move the piano, to make sure that you do not drop it on your hands or feet.

Always carry out this procedure with the F-90 lying horizontally, with the rear panel facing down.

Check the Parts

Before you begin assembling the stand, check that all the parts were supplied.

You will also need to have a Phillips screwdriver.

1F-90

2Speaker box

Speaker cable

3

Side panel right and left

 

 

Front

 

 

(Left)

 

 

Rear

 

 

Cross section

 

 

Front

 

 

(Right)

 

 

Rear

4

Screws x 8

5 Cap x 8

(and some spare caps)

The speaker box can also be installed so that it faces toward the rear instead of toward the front. Having the speaker box face out the rear of the instrument allows the speakers to be directed toward listeners when the back of the instrument faces the audience.

Normal direction

 

When facing to the rear

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

Assembly Procedure

At first, assemble the entire stand in a temporary fashion, without really tightening the screws.

Then, after checking the overall alignment of the boards (and gently shifting certain parts where necessary), go around and tightly fasten each of the screws.

Be careful when assembling the F-90, so as to avoid scratching the side panels.

When securing the screws, lay the entire unit sideways with the rear side of the F-90 at the bottom.

1.Tighten the screws on one of the side panels to secure that side panel the F-90 and speaker box (four screws).

Install so that the speaker cable at the rear of the speaker box extends to the right side (the side where the F-90’s [Power] Switch is located).

 

F-90

Screws

 

 

Speaker box

Side with

 

rounded

Side panel

corners

facing out

(Left)

2.Tighten the screws on the other side panel to secure it the F-90 and speaker box (four screws).

F-90

Screws

 

Side panel

Speaker box

(Right)

 

Side with rounded corners facing out

Speaker

Speaker

box

box

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3.Firmly tighten all of the screws and stand the instrument back up.

When lifting the instrument back up, grasp near the center of the speaker box and the F-90, and gently raise the instrument.

If the Stand is Uneven

If after lifting the F-90 back up you find that stand is crooked, try loosening the screws and then securing them again. When retightening, start with the top screws, then work your way down. When doing this, slightly loosen the screws before firmly tightening them.

4.Place the caps over the heads of the screws (four on each side).

Caps

5.Connect the speaker cable extending from the rear of the speaker box to the F-90’s speaker connector.

Press the speaker cable completely into the connector so

that it is securely fastened.

Clip Portion

Hold and insert the cable so that the clip portion extends into the stand and is securely connected.

F-90 Rear

Speaker Connecter

Speaker cable

When Moving the Instrument

Disconnect the AC cord, cables and the music stand from the F-90.

Then lift the piano while keeping it level, and move it with care, so that you do not drop it on your feet, or get your hands caught.

When Disassembling

Disassemble the unit by carrying out assembly Steps 1-5 in reverse order.

When Changing the Orientation of the

Speaker Box

Be sure to completely disassemble the unit, change the

speaker box orientation, then reassemble it.

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Roland F-90. User Manual

Introduction

Panel Descriptions

Volume

 

Harpsi-

 

 

 

 

 

Reverb

Piano E.Piano chord Organ Strings

Variation

Demo

Power

Min

Max

 

 

Dual Balance

Key Touch

 

1

2

3

4

5 6

7

Volume

Harpsi-

 

 

 

 

 

Reverb

Piano E.Piano chord Organ Strings Variation

Demo

 

 

 

Min

Max

Dual Balance Key Touch

 

 

 

Power

1.[Volume] Knob

Adjusts the volume (p. 11).

2.[Reverb] Button

Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 15).

3. Tone Buttons

The following five buttons are collectively referred to as the Tone buttons. These are used to select the tone to played via the keyboard (p. 13).

[Piano] Button

[E.Piano] Button

[Harpsichord] Button

[Organ] Button

[Strings] Button

4. [Variation] Button

This is used in combination with the tone buttons to select the instrument sounds to be played with the keyboard (p. 13).

5.[ (Metronome)] Button

Activates the built-in metronome (p. 15).

6.[Demo] Button

This plays the internal piano songs (p. 12).

7. [Power] Switch

This switch turns the unit on/off (p. 11).

Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet

If desired, you can affix the included tempo setting sheet to the instrument.

Use the tempo setting sheet when setting the metronome tempo.

1.Position and apply the tempo setting sheet as shown in the figure.

For more details, refer to “Changing the Metronome Tempo” (p. 16).

Tempo Setting Sheet

 

 

2

+

4

 

5

 

 

6

 

 

7

 

9

+

Enter

 

 

1

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

0

Volume

Harpsi-

Demo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverb

Piano E.Piano chord Organ Strings Variation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Min Max

Dual Balance Key Touch

 

 

1

+

4

5

6

7

9

+

Enter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

3

8

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

Low C (C1)

Position “1” at the fourth C

from the bottom (C4).

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Contents

 

USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................................................................................................

2

IMPORTANT NOTES................................................................................................................................

4

Introduction ................................................................................................................

5

Main Features..............................................................................................................................................

5

Checking the Included Items ....................................................................................................................

5

Assembling the F-90...................................................................................................................................

6

Panel Descriptions......................................................................................................................................

8

Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet ..........................................................................................................

8

Before You Play .......................................................................................................

10

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

10

Installing the Music Stand.......................................................................................................................

10

Connecting Pedals ....................................................................................................................................

10

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

11

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

11

Connecting Headphones (Sold Separately)..........................................................................................

11

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

12

Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs ......................................................................................................

12

Playing the Keyboard ..............................................................................................

13

Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play .............................................................................

13

Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play) ...................................................................................

14

Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) ..............................................................................

15

Sounding the Metronome .......................................................................................................................

15

Some Handy Functions ...........................................................................................

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Changing the Keyboard’s Touch............................................................................................................

18

Disabling Buttons (Panel Lock) ..............................................................................................................

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Transposing without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose) .................................

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Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound (Master Tuning) .............................................................................

19

Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play ........................................................................................

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Changing the Depth of the Reverb ........................................................................................................

20

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

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About the Jacks .........................................................................................................................................

21

Making the Connections..........................................................................................................................

21

Connecting to MIDI Devices....................................................................................

22

About the MIDI Connectors ...................................................................................................................

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Making the Connections..........................................................................................................................

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Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device........................................................................

23

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................

25

Demo Song List........................................................................................................

26

MIDI Implementation ................................................................................................

28

Main Specifications..................................................................................................

29

Functions Assigned to the Keyboard ....................................................................

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Index..........................................................................................................................

31

Information ...............................................................................................................

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Before You Play

Connecting the AC Adaptor

NOTE

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

1. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and AC cord.

AC cord

AC adaptor

2.Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In connector on the rear panel.

3.As shown in the diagram, loop the AC adaptor cord around the cord stay to fasten it in place.

Rear

DC In 9 V

4. Plug the AC cord into a power outlet.

NOTE

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), to avoid applying undue stress to the DC In connector, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the diagram.

Even if the cord is fastened, strong tension applied to the cord may cause it to be damaged or broken. Be careful not to pull the cord accidentally, or to apply strong pressure to it.

Installing the Music Stand

1.Assemble the music stand as shown in the diagram.

NOTE

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

Connecting Pedals

1.Connect the supplied pedals to one of the pedal jacks.

Damper Soft

Pedal

Pedal switch (DP Series)

When connected to the Damper jack, the pedal can be used as a damper pedal.

When connected to Soft, the pedal can be used as a soft pedal.

NOTE

Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on may cause the pedal’s effect to be applied without stopping. The power of the F-90 must be turned off before inserting or removing a pedal cord.

Damper Pedal

Use this pedal to sustain the sound.

While the pedal is depressed, long lingering reverberations continue to be added to the sound after you release from the keys. This is the same function as the right pedal of an acoustic piano.

Soft Pedal

This pedal is used to make the sound softer.

Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent strength. This is the same function as the left pedal of an acoustic piano.

Some tones are affected less than others.

NOTE

By obtaining a second pedal, you can then use two pedals simultaneously. If you wish to purchase the optional pedal (DP Series), please contact the dealer where you purchased the F-90.

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