Roland FP-4F User Manual
Introduction
Full-edged Piano Performance
The FP-4F features the SuperNATURAL piano sound generator and the Ivory Feel-G keyboard.
You’ll enjoy full-edged piano performances with richly expressive piano sounds and a keyboard that allows you to express every nuance of your
musical inspiration.
Functions for Even More Playing Enjoyment
Session Partner (p. 34)
This provides a realistic-sounding accompaniment for your performance, letting you enjoy the sensation of playing a session with a backing band.
Registrations (p. 39)
Allows you to save your favorite performance settings, including settings for the sounds and settings for Session Partner, then call them up again
anytime you like.
EXT MEMORY connector (p. 57)
Allows you to save some of your most memorable performances and your favorite performance settings to a USB memory.
You will also be able to have backing music be played while you perform, whether it be songs stored on USB memory, or songs from music CDs that
you play using a CD drive.
* USB memory, CD drive, and music CDs are sold separately.
Easy to read display makes it easy to use
A variety of information, such as the name of sounds, is shown in the LCD screen, making operation of the instrument a lot easier.
Conventions in this Manual
• Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button or a knob, such as the [DISPLAY] button.
• Lines that begin with an asterisk * are cautionary statements that you must be sure to read.
• The numbers of pages that you can turn to for additional, related information are given like this: (p. **).
• The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit
may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (the names of tones, rhythms, etc.), so what you actually see in the display may not
always match what appears in the manual.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 8). 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.
Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before You Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Getting Ready to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the Volume Balance between Your Keyboard
Performance and the Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Attaching the Music Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connecting Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Adjusting the Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Listening to the Demo Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performing Various Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performing with the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the Metronome Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Changing the Metronome’s Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance .22
Adding Reverberation (Reverb Eect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Changing the Depth of the Reverb Eect . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Adjusting the Tone Quality (Equalizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing Two Tones Layered (Dual Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing Two Dierent Tones in the Right and Left Sides of the
Keyboard (Split Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Changing the Right-hand Tone and Left-hand Tone . .27
Changing the Point at which the Keyboard is Divided
(Split Point) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard or the Song Playback
(Transpose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
29
Listening to Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing Back Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Playing All Songs Successively (Play All) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Adjusting the Song Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Changing the Playback Key (Playback Transpose) . . . . . . . . . 33
Performing Along with Rhythm (Session Partner) . . . . 34
What is Session Partner?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Performing with Session Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Selecting a Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adding Variation to the Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Creating an Original Chord Progression Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing the Number of Measures for Recording a
Chord Progression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Registering Your Favorite Performance Settings . . . . . 39
What is a Registration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storing Your Performance Settings (Registration) . . . . . . . . . . 40
Recalling a Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Recording Your Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recording Your Keyboard Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recording Your Performance with Session Partner . . . . . . . .44
Saving a Recorded Song (SONG SAV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Deleting a Saved Song (SONG DEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Detailed Settings for Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Basic Operation in Function Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (KEYTOUCH) . . . . . . . . . .50
Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (TUNING) . . . . . 50
Adjusting the Tuning (TEMPRMNT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Specifying the Keynote (TMPR KEY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance (DUAL BAL) . . . . . . 51
Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps
(OCT SHFT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Specifying What the Transpose will Aect (TRNSPOSE) . . . . 51
Select the Parts that Will Play (SP PART) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Turning the Intro and Ending On/O (SP INTRO) . . . . . . . . . . 51
Selecting the Chord Progression for the Rhythm (SP PTN) . 51
Specifying the Root Note for the Chord Progression
(SP ROOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fixing the Chord Progression Pattern (SP FIX) . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Turning the Rhythm’s Chord Progression On/O
(SP CHORD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the Equalizer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting the Tuning Curve (STR TUNE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed
(DMPR RES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Adjusting the Resonant Sounds when the Keys are Pressed
(STRG RES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (KOFF RES) . . . 53
Changing How the Pedal Eects Are Applied (D.PDL PRT) .53
Changing How the Pedals Work (C.PDL FNC/L.PDL FNC) . . . 53
Decreasing the Playback Volume of Sounds in the Center
(C CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using a Specic Part’s Sound as a Guide (MUTE VOL) . . . . . . 54
Playing Back with the Right-hand Part Muted (RIGHT TR) . . 54
Playing Back with the Left-hand Part Muted (LEFT TR) . . . . . 54
Playing Back with the Accompaniment Part Muted
(ACMP TR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Saving a Registration Set (RGST SAV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Loading a Registration Set You Saved (RGST LD) . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Deleting a Registration Set You Saved (RGST DEL) . . . . . . . . . 55
Using a Pedal to Switch Registrations (RGST PDL) . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjusting the Volume (M. GAIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Setting the Type of CD to be Played Back (CD/A TYP) . . . . . . 55
Remembering Your Settings (MEM BKUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Restoring the Factory-set Condition (FCT RSET) . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Connections with Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connecting External Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Connecting a CD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connecting USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Formatting Memory (FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Switching the External Memory Setting (EXT MODE) .58
Playing Back Songs From External Media . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Changing the Tempo of an Audio File or Music CD . . . 59
Connecting to Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Having Audio from an External Device be Sounded
Through the FP-4F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connecting Speakers to the FP-4F and Outputting
Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connecting to MIDI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Connecting a MIDI Sequencer to the FP-4F . . . . . . . . . .61
Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound Module by
Playing the FP-4F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a
Sequencer (LOCAL.CTL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitting Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI
Device (COMP OUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel (MIDI CH) . . . . . . 62
Transmitting Tone Selection Data
(RGST CH/RGST PC/RGST MSB/RGST LSB) . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Changing the USB Driver Settings (USB DRV) . . . . . . . .63
Using the V-LINK Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Specifying the V-LINK Transmit Channel (VLINK CH) . .64
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Contents
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Stored Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Rhythm List (Session Partner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Chord Progression Pattern List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Internal Song List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chord Fingering List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Registration List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
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 eects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specic 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 specic 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 specic thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within
it (except when this manual provides specic 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.
Never install the unit in any of the following locations.
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight
in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of
heat-generating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet oors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.
This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.
When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland,
the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to
remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make
sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and
keep it from wobbling.
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 specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other
AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed
for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.
Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied
power cord must not be used with any other device.
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place
heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are
re and shock hazards!
This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplier
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.
Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., ower vases)
on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to
enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty
operation, or other malfunctions.
Immediately turn the power o, remove the AC adaptor
from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has
been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto
the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has
become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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.
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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.
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.
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their
location or position does not interfere with their proper
ventilation.
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 rm grip,
to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from
damage.
• Check to make sure the knob bolts securing the unit to
the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again
securely whenever you notice any loosening.
• Disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.
• Remove the music rest.
Before cleaning the unit, turn o the power and unplug the
AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 13).
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your
area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.
Should you remove the music rest attachment screws and
the ground terminal screw, keep them in a safe place out of
children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
This (FP-4F) for use only with Roland stand KSC-44, KS-G8,
KS-18Z, or KS-12. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
Even if you observe the cautions given in the owner’s
manual, certain types of handling may allow this product to
fall from the stand, or cause the stand to overturn. Please be
mindful of any safety issues before using this product.
Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when
plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and
clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, 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 re.
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.
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
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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IMPORTANT NOTES
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 lter between this unit and the electrical
outlet.
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive
use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn o the power to all units.
This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other
devices.
Placement
• Using the unit near power ampliers (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.
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as
cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could
occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you
experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so
they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them o.
• 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.
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or
humidity is very dierent, 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.
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this unit for
long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully
aect the nish.
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 nish.
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the
possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and Data
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost
when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed
up USB memories, or written down on paper (when possible). During
repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain
cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we
regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes
no liability concerning such loss of data.
Additional Precautions
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as
a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect
yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that
you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in
the unit’s memory on USB memories.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that
was stored in the unit’s memory or USB memories once it has been lost.
Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
• 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.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• 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.
• 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.
• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by playing an
instrument can be transmitted through a oor or wall to an unexpected
extent. In particular, when using headphones, please take care not to
cause annoyance to others nearby.
• 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 such
matter o the instrument may damage the exterior nish.
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you
place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this
from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or
move accidentally.
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., ower 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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• 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.
• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use.
• Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5 or EV-7; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to the unit.
• 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 specications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.
• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast
of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live
performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without
the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.
• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright
held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard
to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of
this product.
• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style
data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data)
is reserved by Roland Corporation and/or Atelier Vision Corporation.
• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content for the
creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.
• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content
in original or modied form, for the purpose of distributing recorded
medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.
Before Using USB Memories
Using USB Memories
• Carefully insert the USB memories all the way in—until it is rmly in place.
EXT MEMORY connector
IMPORTANT NOTES
USB memory
• Never touch the terminals of the USB memories. Also, avoid getting the
terminals dirty.
• USB memories are constructed using precision components; handle the
USB memories carefully, paying particular note to the following.
• To prevent damage to the USB memories from static electricity, be sure
to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling
the USB memories.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact
portion of the USB memories.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject USB memories to strong shock or
vibration.
• Do not keep USB memories in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or
other such locations.
• Do not allow USB memories to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories.
Care of the keyboard
• Do not write on the keyboard with any pen or other implement, and do
not stamp or place any marking on the instrument. Ink will seep into the
surface lines and become unremovable.
• Do not ax stickers on the keyboard. You may be unable to remove
stickers that use strong adhesives, and the adhesive may cause
discoloration.
• To remove stubborn dirt, use a commercially available keyboard cleaner
that does not contain abrasives. Start by wiping lightly. If the dirt does
not come o, wipe using gradually increasing amounts of pressure while
taking care not to scratch the keys.
* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.
* XGlite (
Yamaha Corporation.
* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent
portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which
was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL).
Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.
) is a registered trademark or a trademark of
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
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1
[VOLUME] knob
1
Adjusts the overall volume of the FP-4F (p. 14).
If headphones are connected, this adjusts the headphone volume
(p. 17).
[BALANCE] knob
2
Adjusts the volume balance between the keyboard performance
and the accompaniment (Song, Session Partner) (p. 14).
SESSION PARTNER [START/STOP] button
3
This button starts/stops Session Partner playback. By starting
Session Partner, you can produce an accompaniment in a style such
as jazz or rock (p. 34).
SESSION PARTNER [VARIATION] button
4
This button switches the accompaniment pattern of the rhythm to
the variation accompaniment pattern (p. 36).
SONG [PLAY/STOP] button
5
Plays/stops a recorded performance, internal song, or a song saved
in internal memory or USB memory (p. 31).
Also used to start the recording of a performance (p. 42).
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TEMPO [-] button
7
Slows down the song tempo (p. 32).
TEMPO [+] button
8
Speeds up the song tempo (p. 32).
[METRONOME] button
9
Turns the metronome on/o (p. 20).
You’ll also use this button to set the time signature (p. 21).
Display
10
Shows information such as the tone name, song number, and
tempo.
[CONTRAST] knob
11
Adjusts the brightness of the screen (p. 17).
SONG [REC] button
6
Press this button when you want the sound of your own
performance or the Session Partner performance to be recorded on
the FP-4F (p. 42).
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Panel Descriptions
15 16 17 18 191312 14
[DISPLAY] button
12
Used to switch screen or to cancel a procedure.
[-] button
13
Selects sounds or edits a function’s setting.
By pressing the [-] button and [+] button simultaneously, you can
reset the setting to its default value.
If the song select screen is shown and a song is playing, you can
rewind by holding down this button.
[+] button
14
Selects sounds or edits a function’s setting.
By pressing the [-] button and [+] button simultaneously, you can
reset the setting to its default value.
If the song select screen is shown and a song is playing, you can
fast-forward by holding down this button.
TONE buttons
15
Used to select the type of sound that’s to be played on the
keyboard (tone group) (p. 19), and to switch among or write favorite
performance settings (registrations).
In some screens, pressing the [PIANO] button will conrm an
operation or take you to the next screen. In such cases, the [PIANO]
button will blink.
[SPLIT] button
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Allows you to play dierent tones in the left and right zones of the
keyboard (p. 26).
By holding down this button and pressing the [TRANSPOSE]
button, you can turn the V-LINK function on/o (p. 64).
[TRANSPOSE] button
17
Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or song (p. 29).
By holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button while you press the
[SPLIT] button, you can switch the V-LINK function on/o (p. 64).
Additionally, you can listen to demo songs by holding down the
[TRANSPOSE] button and pressing the [REVERB] button (p. 18).
[REVERB] button
18
Applies reverberation to the sound, creating the impression that
you are performing in a concert hall (p. 23).
By holding down the [REVERB] button and pressing the
[TRANSPOSE] button, you can listen to demo songs (p. 18).
Additionally, you can enter Function mode (p. 48) by holding down
the [REVERB] button while you press the [EQUALIZER] button.
[EQUALIZER] button
19
Turns the equalizer on/o (p. 24).
You can enter Function mode (p. 48) by holding down this button
while you press the [REVERB] button.
By holding down the [EQUALIZER] button for several seconds,
you can disable all operations that involve the use of the panel’s
buttons (Panel Lock; p. 30).
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Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
1
103 5 6 874 9
2
EXT MEMORY connector
1
Connect your USB memory here.
Songs saved on USB memory can be played back (p. 58), and songs
you recorded on the FP-4F can be saved to USB memory (p. 45).
USB (MIDI) connector
2
Connect your computer for transferring performance data (p. 63).
MIDI connectors
3
Connect an external MIDI device here to transfer performance data
(p. 61).
PEDAL jacks
4
Connect the included pedal or a separately available pedal (RPU-3)
here (p. 16).
INPUT jacks
5
Connect an audio device or another electronic music instrument
here, so that its sound can be heard through the FP-4F’s speakers
(p. 60).
OUTPUT jacks
6
Connect these to your external speaker system.
The sound of the FP-4F can be output from connected audio
equipment or speakers (p. 60).
Grounding terminal
10
Depending on where and how you have your equipment set up,
you may experience an uncomfortable sensation or notice that
the surface feels gritty when you touch the metal portions of this
instrument. This is due to an innitesimal electrical charge, which
is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this,
connect the ground terminal (see gure) with an external ground.
When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending
on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the
connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center,
or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”
page.
Unsuitable places for connection
• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
• Gas pipes (may result in re or explosion)
• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in
the event of lightning)
PHONES jacks
7
Connect your headphones here (p. 17).
The FP-4F allows you to use two sets of headphones
simultaneously.
[POWER] switch
8
Turns the power on/o (p. 13).
DC IN jack
9
Connect the included AC adaptor here (p. 13).
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Before You Play
Getting Ready to Play
Connecting the AC adaptor
1. Make sure that the [POWER] switch is o (outward position).
On
O
2. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way toward the left to
minimize the volume.
Turning the Power On/O
* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your
various devices in the order specied. By turning on devices in
the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to
speakers and other devices.
* Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before
switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you
may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is
normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.
Turning the power on
1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way toward the left to
minimize the volume.
3. Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC IN jack located
on the FP-4F’s rear panel, and plug the power cord into an
electrical outlet.
AC adaptor
Indicator
Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration)
faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC
outlet.
Power cord
To AC outlet
2. Press the [POWER] switch to turn it on.
The power will turn on, and buttons such as the TONE buttons will
light.
On
O
3. Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume (p. 14).
Now you can play the keyboard to produce sound.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a
few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate
normally.
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Before You Play
Turning the Power O
1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way toward the left to
minimize the volume.
2. Press the [POWER] switch to turn it o.
The power will turn o.
On
O
Adjusting the Volume
Here’s how to adjust the volume of the sounds you play from the
keyboard, or the volume of songs played back from internal memory
or USB memory.
If headphones are connected, this adjusts the headphone volume.
1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Play the keyboard to produce sound while you adjust the volume.
Turning the knob toward the right will increase the volume, and
turning it toward the left will decrease the volume.
Adjusting the Volume Balance between Your Keyboard Performance and the Accompaniment
Here’s how to adjust the volume balance between the sound of your
keyboard performance and the accompaniment (Song or Session
Partner).
1. Turn the [BALANCE] knob to adjust the volume balance.
Turning the knob toward the left (toward “ACCOMP”) will decrease the
volume of your keyboard performance.
Turning the knob toward the right (toward “KEYBOARD”) will decrease
the volume of the accompaniment.
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Attaching the Music Rest
Here’s how to attach the included music rest.
1. Loosen the music rest attachment screws located on the
back of the piano (two locations).
2. Place the music rest between the screws and the chassis.
Before You Play
3. While using one hand to support the music rest, tighten
the screws (two locations) to fasten the music rest rmly in
place.
When attaching the music rest, you must use your hand to support it
rmly so that it does not fall. Be careful not to pinch your hand.
To remove the music rest, support it with one hand while you loosen
the screws. Remove the music rest, and then securely retighten the
screws.
* Don’t apply excessive force to the installed music rest.
* When attaching the music rest, you must use the music rest attach-
ment screws that were attached to the piano.
* Should you remove the music rest attachment screws, keep them
in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them
being swallowed accidentally.
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Before You Play
Connecting Pedals
Connect the included pedal to one of the PEDAL jacks.
The function of the pedal will depend on the jack to which it’s
connected.
Pedal
Damper pedal
Use this to sustain the sound.
While you hold down the damper pedal, notes will be sustained even if
you take your ngers o the keyboard. This is the same function as the
right pedal of an acoustic piano.
The included pedal will detect a continuous value, so the amount
by which you press the pedal will smoothly control the depth of the
damper pedal eect.
On an acoustic piano, pressing the damper pedal allows other strings
to resonate sympathetically with the notes you play, producing a rich
and spacious resonance. The FP-4F simulates this natural damper
resonance.
MEMO
Set the switch on the included pedal to “Continuous” when the pedal
is connected.
Sostenuto pedal
The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be
sustained. This is the same function as the center pedal of an acoustic
piano.
Soft pedal
Use this to soften the sound.
When you play the keyboard while holding down the soft pedal,
the sound will be softer than normal for the same keyboard playing
strength. This is the same function as the left pedal of an acoustic
piano.
The included pedal will detect a continuous value, so the amount by
which you press the pedal will smoothly control the depth of the soft
pedal eect.
Connected Jack Operation
DAMPER/R jack The pedal will operate as a damper pedal.
SOSTENUTO/C (FC2) jack
SOFT/L (FC1) jack
* Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on may
cause the pedal’s eect to be applied without stopping. The power
of the FP-4F must be turned o before inserting or removing a pedal
cord.
The pedal will operate as a sostenuto pedal.
Alternatively, you can assign a dierent
function (p. 55, p. 53).
The pedal will operate as a soft pedal.
Alternatively, you can assign a dierent
function (p. 55, p. 53).
MEMO
• If you connect the separately available RPU-3 pedal, allows you to
enjoy piano performances at their fullest, since you can use three
pedals.
• You can connect an expression pedal to the SOSTENUTO/C (FC2)
jack or SOFT/L (FC1) jack, and use it to control the FP-4F’s volume
p. 53).
(
Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5 or EV-7; sold
separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk
causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• With the pedal connected to the SOSTENUTO/C (FC2) jack or the
SOFT/L (FC1) jack, it can be assigned other functions as well (p. 53, p.
55).
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Before You Play
Using Headphones
If you use headphones, you’ll be able to play even at night without
being heard by others nearby.
Since the FP-4F has two headphone jacks, two people can use
headphones simultaneously.
Adjusting the Display Brightness
Here’s how to adjust the brightness of the FP-4F’s display.
1. Turn the [CONTRAST] knob to adjust the brightness of the
display.
* At times, you may notice that colors in the screen seem slightly
discolored. This is caused by a phenomenon inherent to liquid
crystal displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. By using the
[CONTRAST] knob to adjust the contrast of the screen, you can
minimize discolor.
* The contrast of the screen may be aected by the temperature.
1. Connect your headphones to the PHONES jack.
If headphones are connected, sound will not be heard from the FP-4F’s
speakers.
2. Use the [VOLUME] knob (p. 14) to adjust the headphone
volume.
* To avoid damaging the cord’s internal conductive elements,
always grasp either the headset itself or the plug when handling
headphones.
* Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device is
already turned up when you plug them in. Minimize the volume
before you plug in the headphones.
* Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but may also
strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at an appropriate
volume.
* Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4” phone plug.
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Before You Play
Listening to the Demo Songs
Here’s how to listen to the demo songs. The FP-4F provides four demo songs.
* You can’t play back the demo songs if your recorded performance has not been saved. You need to save your recorded performance (p. 45).
1. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the [REVERB] button.
The TONE buttons will blink.
Button assigned to each demo song Song Name Composer
[PIANO] button Autumnaltints Masashi Hirashita / Kazuko Hirashita
[E. PIANO] button (Original song by Roland) Masashi Hirashita
[ORGAN] button (Original song by Roland) Masashi Hirashita
[OTHERS] button (Original song by Roland) Masashi Hirashita
* All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.
* The performance data for the demo songs is not output from the MIDI OUT connector.
2. Press one of the TONE buttons to which a demo song is assigned.
The demo songs will play consecutively, starting with the song whose button you pressed. The button corresponding to the currently playing demo
song will blink.
When the last demo song has nished playing, playback will continue from the rst demo song.
3. To stop playback, press the blinking button.
4. To end the demo, press either the [TRANSPOSE] button or the [REVERB] button.
The indicators for the TONE buttons will return to their original state.
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Performing
Performing Various Sounds
The FP-4F lets you enjoy performing with piano sounds and other types of sounds (a total of more than 300).
These sounds are called “Tones.” The tones are organized into four groups, and each group is assigned to a TONE button.
Let’s start by performing with a piano tone.
1. Press the [PIANO] button.
The number and name of the currently selected tone is shown.
2. Press the [-] or [+] button.
The instrument will switch to another tone within the same group.
About the available tones
Button Explanation
[PIANO] button Allows you to select various instruments, including grand pianos, honky-tonk pianos, and historical instruments.
[E. PIANO] button
[ORGAN] button
[OTHERS] button This button selects violin, guitar, vocal, brass, and GM2 tones.
* For some tones, there are keys that produce no sound.
MEMO
For details on the tones, refer to “Tone List” (p. 70).
Allows you to select various electric piano sounds used in pop or rock, as well as the sound of instruments played
using mallets.
Allows you to select organ tones.
If you’ve selected a tone to which the rotary eect is applied, pressing the [ORGAN] button will switch the speed
of the rotary eect.
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Performing
Performing with the Metronome
You can sound the metronome while you play.
You can also change the metronome’s volume and time signature.
If a song is playing, the metronome will sound according to the song’s tempo and time signature.
1. Press the [METRONOME] button.
The [METRONOME] button will begin blinking, and the beat will be indicated in the display.
The [METRONOME] button will blink red and green in keeping with the currently selected time signature.
Red indicates the downbeat and green indicates the weak beats.
Press the [METRONOME] button once again to stop the metronome.
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Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature
1. Press the [METRONOME] button.
The metronome will sound.
2. Press the [-] or [+] button.
When set to “0/4,” the bell sound for the strong beat will no longer sound; only the sound for the weaker beats will be sounded.
When you record your performance, it will be recorded using the time signature you specify here.
When you play back a song, the metronome’s time signature will be set to the time signature of that song.
Available time signatures 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
Performing
* You can’t change the metronome’s time signature while a song is playing.
Changing the Metronome Tempo
1. Press the [METRONOME] button.
The metronome will sound.
2. Press the TEMPO [-] or TEMPO [+] button.
Correspondence between beat and tempo display
Beat 2/2 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4 3/8 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
Tempo
= 5–250
= 10–500
= 20–999
= 7–333
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Performing
Changing the Metronome’s Volume
1. Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the [-] or [+] button.
The display will show the volume of the metronome.
If the metronome’s volume is set at “0,” you won’t hear the metronome.
Metronome volume range 0–10
Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance
By adding a “count-in” before the song starts, you can ensure that you begin playing at the appropriate time.
If you’re performing along with a song, sounding a count-in will make it easier for you to synchronize your performance with the song.
1. Press the [METRONOME] button.
The metronome will sound.
2. Press the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button.
A two-measure count will sound before the song starts playing.
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Adding Reverberation (Reverb Eect)
You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds you play from the keyboard, creating the impression that you are performing in a concert hall.
This is called the “reverb eect.”
1. Press the [REVERB] button.
The [REVERB] button will light.
If you press the [REVERB] button once again, the button will go out and the reverb eect will be cancelled.
Performing
Changing the Depth of the Reverb Eect
1. Hold down the [REVERB] button and press the [-] or [+] button.
The display will indicate the reverb depth setting.
Higher values produce deeper reverb.
Reverb depth range 1–10
MEMO
The modied setting will return to its original value when you turn o the power.
If desired, you can have the setting be retained even while the power is turned o (p. 39).
* The reverb depth cannot be set individually for each tone. The same depth of reverb is applied to each tone.
* The reverb depth for a song being played back will not change.
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Performing
Adjusting the Tone Quality (Equalizer)
You can use the equalizer to adjust the sound’s tone quality.
1. Press the [EQUALIZER] button.
The [EQUALIZER] button will light.
If you press the [EQUALIZER] button once again, the button will go out and the equalizer will turn o.
MEMO
You can make detailed adjustments to the equalizer settings.
For details, refer to “Editing the Equalizer Settings” (p. 52).
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Playing Two Tones Layered (Dual Play)
You can play two tones simultaneously from a single key. This is called “Dual Play.”
As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones.
1. Hold down the [PIANO] button and press the [OTHERS] button.
Both buttons will light.
When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear the piano and strings tones layered.
When you press any TONE button, Dual Play will be cancelled, and only the sound of the button you pressed will be heard.
* You can’t use Dual Play simultaneously with Split Play.
Performing
About the tones
Tone name Corresponding button How to select a tone
Tone 1 TONE button at the left Press the [-] or [+] button.
Tone 2 TONE button at the right Hold down the tone 2 button (the lit TONE button at the right) and press the [-] or [+] button.
* Depending on how you combine tones, Tone 2 may sound dierently than you expect.
MEMO
• You can adjust the volume balance of the two tones (p. 51).
• You can shift the pitch of tone 2 in steps of an octave (p. 51).
• When you press the damper pedal while using Dual Play, the eect will be applied to both tone 1 and tone 2. If desired, you can have the
eect be applied to only one of the tones (p. 53).
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Performing
Playing Two Dierent Tones in the Right and Left Sides of the Keyboard
(Split Play)
You can play dierent tones in the right and left sides of the keyboard, divided at a specic key.
This is called “Split Play,” and the location at which the keyboard is divided is called the “Split Point.”
1. Press the [SPLIT] button.
The [SPLIT] button will light.
When split is turned on, the keyboard settings will be as follows.
Split Point (upon power-up: F#3, included in left-hand zone)
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1F1G1
When you press the [SPLIT] button once again to turn it o, Split Play will be cancelled.
A1 B1 C2 C3 C4 C5 B7 C8
…
Left-hand tone Right-hand tone
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Changing the Right-hand Tone and Left-hand Tone
Changing the Right-hand Tone
1. Press the TONE button.
The TONE button you’ve pressed will light.
2. Press the [-] or [+] button.
A dierent tone will be changed.
Performing
Changing the Left-hand Tone
1. Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the TONE button.
The number and name of the currently selected left-hand tone will appear.
2. Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the [-] or [+] button.
A dierent tone will be changed.
MEMO
You can shift the pitch of the left-hand tone in steps of an octave (p. 51).
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Performing
Changing the Point at which the Keyboard is Divided (Split Point)
You can change the split point (the key at which the keyboard is divided).
The split point can be set to any value from B1 through B6.
Split point (upon power-up: F#3, included in left-hand zone)
C1 C3 C4 C5
A0
B1 C2 C6 C7 C8B6
Range in which the Split Point can be assigned (B1–B6)
1. Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the key that you want to be the split point.
The key you pressed will be assigned as the split point, and will appear in the display.
MEMO
• Instead of the sharp (#) symbol, a quotation mark will be shown in the display.
• The modied setting will return to its original value when you turn o the power. If desired, you can have this setting be retained even while the
power is turned o (p. 39).
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