Roland KF-90 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p.

5). 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

the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

WARNING: IMPORTANT:

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 GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

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.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table except as specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the U.K.

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.

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.

U S I N G

T H E

U N I T

S A F E L Y

001

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

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002a

• Do not open or 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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005

• This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is recommended by Roland.

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006

• When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

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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 unit.

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009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

• Do not force the unit’s 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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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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

101a

• 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 power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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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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107b

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

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108d: Selection

• If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. 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 knob bolts 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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109a

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 16).

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110a

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

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118

• Should you remove the screws fastening the music stand, 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

291b

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2, 3 and 4, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

307

• 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

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

352

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

353

• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks”.

• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a

strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while

the drive is operating.

354b

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

355

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

356

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

357

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on the piano. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

Maintenance

401b

• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.

402

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

Additional Precautions

551

• 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 a floppy disk

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

555

•A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during normal operation.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

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).

559a

• 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.

561

• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

• 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.

562

• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Before Using Floppy Disks

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

602

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible range.

603

• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage floppy disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

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• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive— it will click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly. Do not use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in the drive.

605b

• Never eject a disk while reading or writing is in progress, since that can damage the magnetic surface of the disk, rendering it unusable. (The disk drive's indicator will light up at full brightness when the drive is busy reading or writing data. Ordinarily, the indicator will be less brightly lighted, or be extinguished.)

606

• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.

607

• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try to hold the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.

608

• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

Handling Floppy Disks

651

• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling floppy disks:

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty

areas.

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes

(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: 0 to 50° C (50 to 122° F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,

such as those generated by loudspeakers.

652

• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.

Rear side of the disk

Write (can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

653

Protect (prevents writing to disk)

• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.

654

• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.

655

• Disks containing performance data for this unit should always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the “Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the HP-G/R, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the “Write” position), when you perform any disk operations using the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk rendering the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.

203

* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corpo-

ration.

207

* Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,

Inc.

208

* Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

210

* IBM is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

211

* IBM PC is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

* COMPOSER is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Introduction

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KF-90 Intelligent Piano. While the KF-90 Intelligent Piano certainly allows you to achieve authentic piano

performances, it also features easy-to-use Automatic Accompaniment and numerous other useful functions.

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.

Features

Authentic Piano Sound

The KF-90 reproduces the tones of a high-quality grand piano, with stereo sampled sounds that capture the true piano sound so well, you can even hear the hammers hitting the strings. With a maximum polyphony of 64 stereo piano tones, the KF-90 can handle just about any kind of performance, even when extensive pedal work is involved. In addition, the KF-90 features a Progressive Hammer Action, with a heavier touch in the lower keys and lighter touch in the upper keys, for even more realistic piano keyboard feel. All this provides you with more natural, more authentic piano performance.

Large Display and Touch Panel

The KF-90 features a large-sized display screen, and a “Touch Panel” that allows you to perform various tasks merely by touching items displayed on the screen, for easier viewing and more comfortable operation.

A Wide Variety of Accompaniment Styles with the Automatic Accompaniment Function

The KF-90 features numerous music Styles–approximately 140 different Styles are provided--and an Automatic Accompaniment function. You can use these to add the exact accompaniment you have in mind to your own performances.

Navigator Buttons Let You Get Straight to What You Want to Accomplish

There are Navigator buttons for tones, Automatic Accompaniment, and so on. For example, even if you don't understand what a certain button does, you can use the Style Navigator buttons, and just by following the on-screen instructions, make immediate use of the Automatic Accompaniment feature and access many other convenient functions, allowing you to achieve the things you want to do even more easily.

Effects Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to Your Performances (Advanced 3D)

You can select parts in Performances and add threedimensional breadth to them. This provides the pleasant effect of “wrapping” your performance within the sound.

Convenient Functions to Support Your Practice Efforts (Piano Master)

Piano Master can be used to greatly simplify a wide variety of operations, such as practicing the same section repeatedly any number of times, and practicing the parts for each hand. You also get useful practice functions, such as a recording feature that works like a regular tape recorder (p. 97), independent playback of each hand's parts (p. 89), a metronome function (p. 63), and more.

Expandable Ensemble Opportunities Using MIDI (MIDI Ensemble)

You can connect this instrument's MIDI connector to an electronic percussion instrument or other separate instrument, allowing you to play ensemble performances. By using “MIDI Ensemble,” you can simply connect an instrument to the MIDI connector and start playing using MIDI, without having to be concerned about making a lot of MIDI settings.

Make Your Own Authentic Ensemble Songs

You can use a variety of recording and editing features to compose your own authentic ensemble tunes.

Making Use of Commercially Available Music Files for Listening or Lessons

You can use the built-in disk drive to listen to commercial Music File songs and save recorded tunes on floppy disk (p.

39).

Karaoke Enjoyment

You can connect a microphone and enjoy singing along with songs, just like with a karaoke system (p. 42). You can also add harmony to the microphone vocals, and even change your voice to get robot and other vocal sound effects (p. 43).

Refined and Simple Design

From the tasteful brown tones to real wood used for the sides, this instrument has a look to fit in naturally with your room's interior design.

Introduction

Checking the Included Items

❏ Owner’s Manual ❏ Power Cord ❏ Cover ❏ Pedal (DP-6) x 1 ❏ Data Disk x 1 ❏ Music Stand

How to Use This Manual

This owner's manual is organized as follows.

Quick Start

For those just starting out with the KF-90, this volume explains how to make use of the instrument's various performance features simply and easily. We highly recommend reading through the Quick Start manual while you play the instrument, as this will allow you to more fully grasp the kinds of things capable with the KF-90.

Reference

This section explains the functions available with the KF-90 with easy-to-understand screen shots.

Please refer to the relevant pages for the functions you wish to use. Refer to the “Contents” when you already know what it is that you want to achieve. If you

want to learn how the KF-90's various buttons work, see “Panel Descriptions.” Also, be sure to make use of the “Index” at the end of the volume.

❏ Screw Set

Screw for the music stand x 2

Knob bolt for the stand (FPS-9; sold separately) x 2

Appendices

If the KF-90 does not operate as you expect, read “Troubleshooting” to make sure that your settings are correct. If an error message appears in the display during operation, consult the “If this Message Appears on Screen” section to determine the appropriate action. The appendices also provide other information, including the Tone list, Style list, MIDI implementation chart, etc.

■ Conventions Used in This Manual

• Button names are enclosed in square brackets“[ ]”, as in [Demo] button.

• On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Exit>.

• The act of lightly contacting the Touch Screen with your finger is called “touching.”

• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.

• An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution. These should not be ignored.

NOTE

USING THE UNIT SAFELY............................................................................................................... 3

IMPORTANT NOTES........................................................................................................................ 5

Introduction................................................................................................................7

Features........................................................................................................................................................7

Checking the Included Items....................................................................................................................8

How to Use This Manual...........................................................................................................................8

Conventions Used in This Manual...............................................................................................8

Panel Descriptions...................................................................................................13

Before You Play .......................................................................................................16

Installing the Music Stand....................................................................................................................... 16

Connecting the Power Cord....................................................................................................................16

Connecting Pedals....................................................................................................................................16

Turning the Power On and Off ..............................................................................................................17

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance.....................................................................................17

Connecting Headphones.........................................................................................................................17

Connecting a Microphone.......................................................................................................................18

About the Touch Screen ..........................................................................................................................18

Basic Screen....................................................................................................................................19

Quick Start ........................................................................21

Playing the Keyboard ..............................................................................................22

Listening to the Demo Song....................................................................................................................22

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-touch Piano)......................................................................23

Performing with Various Instrument Sounds...................................................................................... 24

Handy Features for Selecting Tones ([Tone Navigator] Button).......................................................25

Practicing a Song Using Music Files (Piano Master)...........................................................................26

Playing with Accompaniment.................................................................................28

Playing with Automatic Accompaniment ([Style Navigator] Button).............................................28

Playing with an Automatic Accompaniment (One-touch Arranger)...............................................30

Recording a Performance .......................................................................................34

Recording a Song ([Composer Navigator] Button).............................................................................34

Recording a Performance with Automatic Accompaniment.............................................................36

Listening to the Recorded Performance................................................................................................38

Using Music Files.....................................................................................................39

Listening to Music Files........................................................................................................................... 39

Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files.............................................................................. 42

Adding the Effects to Your Voice........................................................................................................... 43

Reference..........................................................................49

Chapter 1 Performance............................................................................................50

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-touch Piano)......................................................................50

Playing a Wide Variety of Instrument Sounds ....................................................................................51

Combining the Sounds of Two Instruments (Layer Play).................................................................. 53

Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Play) ............................................... 55

Selecting a Different Tone in the Current Tone Group ...........................................................56

Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave Shift) ..............................................................57

Playing Drum Sounds.............................................................................................................................. 58

Playing Effect Sounds...................................................................................................................59

Adding Reverberation to Sounds (The Reverb Effect)........................................................................59

Effects Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to Your Performances (Advanced 3D)..................... 60

Contents

Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects)................................................................................................62

Sounding the Metronome........................................................................................................................63

Changing the Animation..............................................................................................................63

Adjusting the Tempo.................................................................................................................... 64

Determining the Tempo with Tempo Marks............................................................................64

Changing the Beat of Metronome............................................................................................... 65

Changing How the Metronome Beat (Pattern) Sounds........................................................... 65

Changing the Type of Sound....................................................................................................... 66

Changing the Volume...................................................................................................................66

Chapter 2 Using Automatic Accompaniment........................................................67

Music Style and Automatic Accompaniment.......................................................................................67

About Chords............................................................................................................................................ 68

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering .....................................................................................68

Displaying the Chord Fingering On Screen (Chord Finder) .................................................. 69

Choosing a Music Style ...........................................................................................................................70

Choosing a Music Style from Data Disk.................................................................................... 71

Playing Sounds with the Left Hand Along with the Automatic Accompaniment......................... 72

Playing Just the Rhythm Pattern............................................................................................................ 73

Adjusting the Tempo for Automatic Accompaniment.......................................................................73

Playing a Music Style (Start/Stop).........................................................................................................74

Starting Automatic Accompaniment When You Play the Left-hand Section (Sync Start). 74

Starting at the Press of a Button.................................................................................................. 75

Stopping Automatic Accompaniment ....................................................................................... 75

Adjusting the Timing During a Performance and Starting Over...........................................75

Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro ................................................................................76

Modifying an Accompaniment ..............................................................................................................77

Changing the Accompaniment Pattern Within a Song (Fill-In)............................................. 77

Changing the Arrangement of the Accompaniment ...............................................................78

Adding Harmony to the Right-hand Part (Melody Intelligence)...................................................... 79

Adding Automatic Accompaniment to Regular Piano Performance (Piano Style Arranger) ...... 80

Changing the Volume Balance for the Accompaniment and Keyboard.......................................... 81

Adjusting the Volume of Each Performance Part................................................................................81

Chapter 3 Some Handy Features............................................................................83

Playing Back Songs for Practice .............................................................................................................83

Displaying the Score..................................................................................................................... 84

Adjusting the Tempo ............................................................................................................................... 85

Determining the Tempo Using the Selected Interval...............................................................86

Playback with No Change in Tempo..................................................................................................... 87

Counting Down Before a Performance Starts ...................................................................................... 88

Preventing the Part to Be Practiced from Sounding............................................................................ 89

Placing a Marker Within a Song............................................................................................................. 90

Placing/Erasing a Marker Within a Song .................................................................................90

Playback from a Marker Location...............................................................................................91

Moving a Marker...........................................................................................................................91

Playing Back to the Same Passage Over and Over.............................................................................. 92

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose).....................................................................93

Transposing a song for playback ........................................................................................................... 94

Checking Your Performance On Screen................................................................................................ 95

Specifying the Part to Display..................................................................................................... 96

Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance..............................................97

Recording Your Playing with Ease........................................................................................................98

Recording a Performance Using Automatic Accompaniment ........................................................100

Redoing a Recording.............................................................................................................................. 101

Erasing a Recorded Song....................................................................................................................... 102

Erasing the Sound Recorded at Specific Track Buttons......................................................... 102

Changing How Recording Stops.......................................................................................................... 103

Contents

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups.............................................................................................. 104

Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer).....................................105

Creating a Rhythm Part with Ease....................................................................................................... 108

Saving Songs to Floppy Disks .............................................................................................................. 109

Formatting Floppy Disks (Format)...........................................................................................109

Saving Your Songs on Floppy Disk..........................................................................................111

Deleting Songs from Floppy Disks......................................................................................................113

Changing the Order of Songs on Floppy Disk................................................................................... 114

Chapter 5 Advanced Recording Function ...........................................................115

Selecting the Recording Method .......................................................................................................... 115

Recording While Erasing the Previous Recording (Replace Recording)............................116

Overdubbing Without Erasing the Previous Recording (Mix Recording).........................116

Repeatedly Recording Over the Same Location (Loop Recording).....................................116

Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording)..........................................117

Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)............................................................... 118

The 16-track Sequencer Screen.................................................................................................. 119

Recording with the 16 Track Sequencer ..................................................................................119

Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for the Musical Genre (Tone Set) ............................120

Changing the Settings of Each Part......................................................................................................120

Composing a Song That Changes the Beat Partway Through.........................................................122

Changing a Song’s Basic Tempo .......................................................................................................... 122

Changing the Tempo Within the Song................................................................................................123

Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a Song....................................................................123

Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular Measure........................................................................ 123

Chapter 6 Editing Functions.................................................................................124

Choosing an Editing Function.............................................................................................................. 124

Canceling an Edit....................................................................................................................................124

Copying a Measure ................................................................................................................................ 125

Copying a Rhythm Pattern ................................................................................................................... 126

Correcting Timing Discrepancies......................................................................................................... 126

Deleting a Specific Measure.................................................................................................................. 127

Inserting a Blank Measure..................................................................................................................... 128

Transposing Individual Parts...............................................................................................................128

Making a Measure Blank.......................................................................................................................129

Exchanging Parts....................................................................................................................................130

Correcting Notes One by One ..............................................................................................................130

Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song.............................................................................................. 131

Chapter 7 Using Other Functions.........................................................................132

Creating an Original Style (User Style)...............................................................................................132

Combining Styles to Create a New Style (Style Composer) ................................................. 132

Creating a Style from a Song You Composed Yourself (Style Converter) .........................134

Saving a User Style.................................................................................................................................137

Saving on the Floppy Disk......................................................................................................... 137

Saving on the [Disk/User] button............................................................................................137

Deleting a User Style Saved on Floppy Disk ..........................................................................138

Storing the Panel Settings (User Program).........................................................................................138

Calling Up User Program...................................................................................................................... 139

Changing How Button Settings Are Called Up...................................................................... 139

Saving User Programs on Floppy Disk...............................................................................................140

Calling Up Saved User Programs from Floppy Disk.............................................................140

Erasing a User Program Saved on a Floppy Disk .................................................................. 141

Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) ..................................................................... 141

Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings..................................................................142

Changing the Settings for One Touch Piano...................................................................................... 142

Adding Ambience from Different Venues to Songs (Ambience).........................................142

Changing the Tuning.................................................................................................................. 143

Contents

Adjusting Resonance..................................................................................................................144

Changing Key Touch (Key Touch)...........................................................................................144

Fine Adjustment of the Piano Tone.......................................................................................... 145

Changing the Settings for Automatic Accompaniment.................................................................... 145

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point.......................................................................................145

Changing How the Automatic Accompaniment Plays.........................................................146

Changing the Chord Tone and Bass Tone............................................................................... 146

Canceling the Chord Intelligence Function............................................................................. 147

Keeping the Same Tone and Tempo When the Music Style Changes.................................147

Assigning Functions to Pedals..................................................................................................147

Changing the settings for Score screen ...............................................................................................149

Changing the Tone Set When Playing Back a Song ..........................................................................149

Changing the Settings for the Marker and the Count Sound .......................................................... 150

Changing the Number of Measures Counted and the Count Sound.................................. 150

Playing the Count Sound at Each Repetition..........................................................................150

Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure......................................................................... 150

Adjusting the Standard Pitch (Master Tuning).................................................................................. 151

Changing the Type of Reverb Effect....................................................................................................151

Changing the Type of Chorus Effect ................................................................................................... 152

Changing the Bend Range..................................................................................................................... 152

Changing the Screen Settings ............................................................................................................... 153

Hiding the On-screen Lyrics......................................................................................................153

Changing the Language.............................................................................................................153

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen........................................................................................153

Changing the Screen Message When the Power Is Turned On (Opening Message)....................153

Maintaining Settings After the Power Is Turned Off (Memory Backup).......................................154

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)...................................................................................154

Repositioning the Touch Screen........................................................................................................... 155

Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices..............................................................156

Connecting MIDI Devices.....................................................................................................................156

MIDI Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 157

Synchronizing with Connected MIDI Devices................................................................................... 159

MIDI Ensemble.......................................................................................................................................159

Connecting to Audio Equipment......................................................................................................... 160

Connecting a Computer ........................................................................................................................161

Appendices.............................................................................................................162

Trouble Shooting......................................................................................................................... 162

If this Message Appears on Screen ...........................................................................................164

Tone List....................................................................................................................................... 166

Drum/SFX Set List........................................................................................................................ 170

Music Style List............................................................................................................................ 175

Rhythm Pattern List..................................................................................................................... 177

Chord List..................................................................................................................................... 178

Effects List.................................................................................................................................... 180

Demo Song List............................................................................................................................ 181

Data Disk Song List..................................................................................................................... 182

Music Files That the KF-90 Can Use.......................................................................................... 183

The KF-90 allows you to use the following music files.........................................................183

About the KF-90 Sound Generator...........................................................................................183

Glossary........................................................................................................................................ 184

MIDI Implementation Chart .........................................................................................................186

Main Specifications .....................................................................................................................187

Index.............................................................................................................................................. 189

Important Notes on Combining the KF-90 and FPS-9.............................................................. 193

Panel Descriptions

■ Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 [Power] Switch

Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 17).

2 AC Inlet

Used only the supplied power cable (p. 16).

3 Pedal Jacks

Connect the supplied pedal (DP-6) and others (p. 16). When connected to Damper, the pedal functions as a damper

pedal. When connected to Sostenuto, the pedal functions as a

sostenuto pedal. When connected to Soft, the pedal functions as a soft pedal.

4 MIDI Out/In Connectors

Connect between these and external MIDI instruments to exchange performance information (p. 156).

5 Computer Computer Switch

Switches the connections for the MIDI connectors and the computer port (p. 161).

Also, this switch is set to Mac, PC-1, or PC-2 according to the type computer that's connected.

6 Mic Volume Knob

Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 18).

Mic In Jack

Used for connecting microphones (p. 18).

7 Line In Jacks

You can connect audio equipment or other digital instruments and hear them through the KF-90's speakers (p. 160).

8 Line Out Jacks

You can use these to play the notes from the KF-90 on an audio device or record what you play on a tape recorder (p. 160).

Computer Connector

You can connect a computer to this jack to exchange performance information (p. 161).

* You can't use the MIDI Out/In connector and the Computer

connector at the same time.

Panel Descriptions

■ Front Panel

6 7 9 10 11 12 17 18 19 20 21

1 2

1 Disk Drive

You can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs (p. 39, p. 109).

2 [Volume] Knob

Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 17).

3 [Brilliance] Knob

Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 17).

4 [Reverb] Knob

Adjusts the amount of reverb (p. 59).

5 [Balance] Knob

Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the keyboard and for songs and accompaniments (p. 81).

6 [Part Balance] Button

Use this button to adjust the relative volumes of each of the parts played in the Automatic Accompaniment, the percussion or effects sounds played with the keyboard, and the tones played with the keys (p. 81).

7 [Demo] Button

Press this to hear an internal demo song and to view the KF90's main features in the display (p. 22).

8 [User Program] Button

Stores the selected functions and states of the buttons. It can also call up settings that have been stored (p. 138).

3 4 5 8 13 14 15 16 22 23 24

Composer Section

9 [Song/Disk] Button

This can be used to make settings for the disk, such as saving a recorded song on floppy disk (p. 39, p. 83, p. 109).

10 [Composer Navigator] Button

You can select convenient functions for playing back, recording or editing a song (p. 34).

11 Bwd[ ] Button

Rewinds the song.

12 Fwd[ ] Button

Fast-forwards the song.

13 Reset[ ] Button

Sets the position from which playback will begin to the start of the song.

14 Stop[ ] Button

Pressed to stop playback or recording.

15 Play[ ] Button

Starts playback or recording for a song.

16 Rec[ ] Button

Puts the keyboard in record standby mode.

Arranger Section

17 Style Orchestrator [-] [+] Buttons

Used to change the arrangement type for automatic accompaniment (p. 78).

18 [Sync/Reset] Button

This setting simultaneously starts the Automatic Accompaniment when any key in the left side of the keyboard is played (p. 74). Additionally, by pressing this button while Automatic Accompaniment is being played, you can restart with the accompaniment synchronized (p. 75).

19 [Count Down] Button

Lets you know the end of intro with counts down (p. 76).

20 Beat Indicator

This lights up in correspondence with the beat of the selected song or accompaniment.

21 Tempo [-] [+] Buttons

Adjust the tempo (p. 64, p. 73, p. 85). Press the [-] and [+] buttons at the same time to return to the

basic tempo.

25 26 27 29 30 34 35 36

28 31 32 33 37 38 39

Panel Descriptions

22 Fill In [To Variation] Button

Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes to the Variation accompaniment pattern (p. 77).

[To Original] Button

Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes to the Original accompaniment pattern (p. 77).

23 Intro/Ending [1] [2] Buttons

Play an intro or ending during automatic accompaniment (p. 74).

24 [Start/Stop] Button

Starts and stops automatic accompaniment (p. 75).

25 Touch Screen

This lets you perform a variety of operations just by touching the screen (p. 18).

26 Value [-] [+] Buttons / Dial

You can use this to change on-screen values or select various items.

27 [Metronome] Button

Activates the built-in metronome. And you can change the metronome settings (p. 63).

28 [Transpose] Button

Transposes the keyboard or songs pitch (p. 93).

29 One Touch Program [Piano] Button

Changes the keyboard to a piano sound and makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 23, p. 50).

[Arranger] Button

Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic accompaniment (p. 30, p. 70).

30 [Drums/SFX] Button

Changes the keyboard to play percussion and effect sounds (p. 58).

31 [Melody Intelligence] Button

Adds harmony to the sounds played with the keyboard (p. 79).

32 [Advanced 3D] Button

When performing along with the automatic accompaniment or the internal songs, you can add three-dimensional breadth (p. 60).

33 [Vocal Effect] Button

Applies a variety of effects to vocals from the microphone (p. 43).

Music Style Section

34 Music Style Buttons

Selects a internal Music Style (p. 30, p. 70).

35 [User/Disk] Button

Selects a Style on the floppy disk (p. 71), or to choose a User Style that you've made yourself (p. 132).

36 [Style Navigator] Button

Press this button to select convenient functions when performing with Automatic Accompaniment or when creating Styles (p. 28).

Tone Select Section

37 Tone Select Buttons

Selects the kinds of sounds (Tone groups) played by the keyboard (p. 24, p. 51).

38 [Tone Navigator] Button

You can select convenient functions for selecting tones (p. 25).

39 [Function] Button

Selects a variety of play-related functions (p. 26, p. 151-p.

155).

Before You Play

Installing the Music Stand

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1. Using the supplied screws, fasten the music stand

to the back of the KF-90 as illustrated.

Turn the screws clockwise to tighten them.

2. To remove the music stand, support it with one

hand while loosening the screws.

* Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music

stand.

* When attaching the music stand, support it firmly with one

hand to make sure that you do not drop it. Be careful, so you do not get your fingers pinched.

* Do not apply excessive force to the installed music stand.

Connecting the Power Cord

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Rear Panel

* Be sure to use the supplied power cord.

1. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC inlet

on the back of the piano.

2. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Connecting Pedals

1. Connect the supplied pedals (DP-6) to one of the

pedal jacks.

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Pedal Switch (DP-6)

When connected to the Damper jack, the pedal can be used as a damper pedal. When connected to Sostenuto, the pedal can be used as a sostenuto pedal. When connected to Soft, the pedal can be used as a soft pedal.

* Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on

may cause the pedal’s effect to be applied without stopping. Be sure to switch off the power to the unit before attempting to disconnect or connect a pedal cord.

Expression Pedal (EV-5)

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. When you depress the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, the sound from the strings that were struck resonates with other strings, adding rich reverberations and broadness to the sound. You can adjust this resonance (Sympathetic Resonance) when the damper pedal is depressed.

→ You can vary the amount of resonance applied when the

damper pedal is depressed. Refer to “Adjusting Resonance” (p.

144).

Sostenuto Pedal

When this pedal is depressed, reverberations are applied only to the keys being played at that time.

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.

→ When connected to the Sostenuto jack or the Soft jack, you can

also assign other functions to the connected pedal. For more information, see “Assigning Functions to Pedals” (p. 147).

→ By providing two more pedals, you can use three pedals at the

same time. If you wish to purchase the optional pedal (DP-2/ DP-6), please contact the dealer where you purchased the keyboard.

→ You'll be able to change the pitch smoothly using the "Glide"

and "Bend Up/Down" functions (p. 147), after you connect an EV-5 Expression Pedal (sold separately) to the Sostenuto or Soft jack. An expression pedal can't be used to adjust the volume, however.

Before You Play

Before You

Play

Turning the Power On and Off

Be sure to follow the steps below when turning the power on or off. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning On the Power

1. Before you switch on the power, turn the volume

down all the way by rotating the [Volume] knob.

fig.00-04

2. Press the [Power] switch on the back of the unit.

After a few seconds, the unit becomes operable and playing the keyboard produces sound. Adjust the volume at appropriate levels.

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Rear Panel

Lower Position

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance

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Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume level.

Rotating the knob toward the right increases the volume; rotating it toward the left decreases the volume.

3. Use the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the overall

sound quality.

Rotating the knob clockwise makes the tone brighter; rotating it counterclockwise makes the sound more restrained.

Connecting Headphones

The unit’s speakers will go silent when you plug in headphones. This makes it convenient for playing at night, or at other times when you do not want to disturb others.

fig.00-08

* 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.

Turning Off the Power

1. Before switching the power off, turn the volume

all the way down by rotating the [Volume] knob.

2. Press the [Power] switch on the back of the unit.

The power is switched off.

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Rear Panel

Upper Position

OFF

1. Plug the headphones into the Phones jack at the

front, on the left side of the piano.

The sound from the built-in speakers stops. Now, sound is heard only through the headphones.

2. Use the [Volume] knob on the KF-90 to adjust the

volume of the headphones.

→ Use Stereo headphones.

Some Notes on Using Headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones only by the headset or the plug.

• The headphones may be damaged if the volume is too high when they are plugged in. Lower the volume on the KF-90 before plugging in the headphones.

• To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hearing, or damage to the headphones, the headphones should not be used at an excessively high volume. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.

Before You Play

Connecting a Microphone

You can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy karaoke with the KF-90.

fig.00-09

1. Connect a microphone to the Mic In jack on the

back of the instrument.

2. Rotate the [Mic Volume] knob next to the Mic In

jack to adjust the volume level for the microphone.

→ You can use a microphone (sold separately). When purchasing

a microphone, please consult the vendor where you bought the KF-90.

Some Notes on Using a Microphone

• Be careful of high volume levels when using mikes late at night or early in the morning.

• When connecting a microphone to the KF-90, be sure to lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by the speakers.

• Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

• Changing the orientation of the microphone.

• Relocating microphone at a greater distance from

speakers.

• Lowering volume levels.

About the Touch Screen

The KF-90 makes use of a Touch Screen. This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by touching the screen.

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Immediately after the power is turned on, this screen appears. For more detailed information, refer to p. 50.

* The Touch Screen is operated by touching it with your finger.

Pressing hard, or using a hard object can damage the Touch Screen. Be careful not to press too hard, and be sure to use only your fingers to operate the Touch Screen.

* The positioning of the Touch Screen may become displaced due

to changes in the surrounding environment and over time. If this happens, follow the steps in “Repositioning the Touch Screen” (p. 155) to correct the pointer position.

* Do not place items on the touch panel.

■ Basic Screen

The following screen is called “Basic Screen.” You can usually display this screen by touching <Exit> in the display several times. If touching <Exit> doesn’t display this screen, follow either of the procedures described below to display it.

• Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.

• Hold down the One Touch Program [Piano] button and press any one of the Tone

fig.00-11

Before You

Play

Before You Play

The basic screen appears and displays the settings for Automatic Accompaniment.

Select buttons, then touch <Exit>.

Tempo

Beat Measure

Tone Part

Name

1 Such as the name of the song and Music Style appears. 2 The Tone names are selected appear.

Information about the Automatic Accompaniment, such as the form of

each of the chords as they are played and icons are shown in the display. Information about the manner in which the chords are played is not displayed when Automatic Accompaniment is not being used.

Using the Main Icons

With the KF-90, you can many other screens besides the basic screen to do things. The main icons you can use on these screens are as follows.

* You can adjust the contrast of the screen. Check out “Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen” (p.

153).

* 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 (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

The on-screen graphics that appear three dimensional work like buttons. These are called “Icons.”

Some screens consist on two or more pages. You can display the next page or the previous page of the screen by touching Page < > or < >.

Touch this to exit the screen that is currently displayed. You can usually display the Basic screen by touching <Exit> several times.

Before You Play

MEMO

Quick Start

Playing the Keyboard

Listening to the Demo Song

You can watch the introductions of KF-90’s sound and keyboard, or listen to the demo songs, which use a variety of the KF-90’s built-in instrument sounds and Music Styles (accompaniment styles in various musical genres).

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1 2, 3

1. Press the [Demo] button.

A Demo screen appears.

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2. Touch the screen to select the demo type.

Display Content

Demo Songs Demo song performance

Tones Demo performance of the internal tones

Styles Demo performance of the internal Music Styles

Sound Description of the KF-90 piano tones

Keyboard

Score Description of the scores that can be displayed on the KF-90

By touching <All>, you can view these demos in succession. Touch <Exit> to go back to the Demo screen.

Description of the KF-90 Keyboard (Progressive Hammer Action)

3. Touch <Exit> at the bottom left of the screen to end the Demo

screen.

Playing the Keyboard

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-touch Piano)

First, let’s try piano play. By pressing the One Touch Program [Piano] button you can instantly make the optimal settings for piano performances.

fig.Q1-03

1. Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.

Quick Start

A Piano screen like the one shown below appears.

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2. When you finger the keyboard, the piano sound is produced.

In this way, you can make the settings for piano play at any time using the One Touch Program [Piano] button.

3. Touch or next to the picture of the piano, then finger the

keyboard.

The amount by which the piano’s top is opened changes, and the sound also changes.

Playing the Keyboard

Performing with Various Instrument Sounds

The KF-90 is able to produce the sounds of various instruments and effects. The various types of sounds are called “Tones.” The tones are divided into nine separate groups, each assigned to the Tone Select buttons.

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2, 3 1

1. Press one of the Tone Select buttons to choose a Tone Group.

The screen shows six of the Tones included in the chosen Tone Group.

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2. Touch Page < > < > to switch screens.

The screen changes, and other tones in the selected tone group are displayed. Choose the tone you want to play.

3. Touch the screen to choose the tone you want to select.

You can listen to a typical phrase for the Tone by touching <Audition> at the bottom right of the screen. When you play the keyboard, the selected tone is played. Touch <Exit> to go back to the Basic screen (p. 19). Try choosing and playing a variety of different tones.

About “EX” Tone

These are tones that Roland recommends you use in order to enjoy enhanced expressive capabilities. Some of the EX Tones change according to the force with which the keys are played (velocity).

Handy Features for Selecting Tones ([Tone Navigator] Button)

Pressing the [Tone Navigator] button lets you use a handy feature when selecting tones.

fig.Q1-07

1. Press the [Tone Navigator] button.

Playing the Keyboard

Quick Start

12, 3

A Tone Navigator screen like the one below appears.

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2. Touch the screen to choose the desired activity.

Display Description

Check It Out!

You can select tones just by touching icons for the suggested tones, or combination of tones, displayed on the screen.

After selecting the type of musical instrument and musical

Find Suitable

Index

Touch <Exit> to go back to the Tone Navigator screen.

genre, you can then find tones that will sound good with your selections.

Allows searching of tones using the first letter of the tone name.

3. Touch <Exit> at the bottom left of the screen to end the Tone

Navigator screen.

Playing the Keyboard

Practicing a Song Using Music Files (Piano Master)

Now, let’s have some fun practicing using the song data on the Data Disk included with the KF-90. “Piano Master” can help you master your favorite songs. You can practice using commercially available Music Files, not just the included disk.

About Music Files, take a look at “Music Files That the KF-90 Can Use” (p.

183).

fig.Q1-12

1. Press the [Function] button.

A Function screen like the one below appears.

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2. Touch <Piano Master> on the Touch Screen.

12, 4, 5

3. Insert a floppy disk containing a song for practice into the disk

drive.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to practice.

5. Touch <Exit> at the bottom left of the screen to end the Piano

Master.

The Function screen appears.

MEMO

Playing the Keyboard

Quick Start

Playing with Accompaniment

Playing with Automatic Accompaniment ([Style Navigator] Button)

Pressing the [Style Navigator] button lets you use a feature that makes play with automatic accompaniment even more enjoyable.

fig.Q2-01

1. Press the [Style Navigator] button.

12, 3

A Style Navigator screen like the one below appears.

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2. Touch the screen to choose the desired activity.

Display Description

EZ Arranger Take a look at page 29.

Virtual Jam Take a look at page 29.

Create Style

Chord Finder

Touch <Exit> to go back to the Style Navigator screen.

You can Create a original style (User Style) by using the method of Style Composer and Style Convertor (p. 132).

You can have the notes comprising the chord be shown in the screen, whenever you are not sure how a certain chord is ﬁngered (p. 69).

3. Touch <Exit> at the bottom left of the screen to end the Style

Navigator screen.

Playing with Accompaniment

■ Enjoying Automatic Accompaniment with Ease (EZ Arranger)

Let’s try playing using Automatic Accompaniment. Automatic Accompaniment is a feature that creates an accompaniment matched to the chords you specify with the left hand, making the performance more impressive and enjoyable. To use Automatic Accompaniment, you need to press some buttons and make the settings for Automatic Accompaniment, but EZ Arranger lets you use Automatic Accompaniment just by answering some onscreen questions.

1. Press the [Style Navigator] button.

The Style Navigator screen appears.

2. Touch <EZ Arranger>.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

When you’ve answered all the questions, you can start playing with Automatic Accompaniment right away. When specifying the chords yourself in a performance, specify the chords in the left part of the keyboard, as illustrated below.

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Split Point ( )

Quick Start

F 3

The range specifyed a chord

4. Touch <Exit> to end the EZ Arranger.

The Style Navigator screen appears.

■ Playing with your band (Virtual Jam)

You can select the Pattern to be performed in each Part, and have these played together just like a backing band. Furthermore, you have complete freedom in combining the Parts.

1. Press the [Style Navigator] button.

The Style Navigator screen appears.

2. Touch <Virtual Jam>.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

When you’ve answered all the questions, you can start playing with Automatic Accompaniment right away.

4. Touch <Exit> to end the Virtual Jam.

The Style Navigator screen appears.

Playing with Accompaniment

Playing with an Automatic Accompaniment (One-touch Arranger)

In this section we will explain how you use Automatic Accompaniment not using [Style Navigator]. When using Automatic Accompaniment, press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button. You can make the optimal settings for playing Automatic Accompaniment with just a single touch of this button.

■ Let’s Try Playing, “Little Brown Jug”

Now, let’s try playing “Little Brown Jug” (you can see the score on page 32) using Automatic Accompaniment. In this example we’ll play the song with the “Big Band” Music Style. You can enjoy a different ambience even with the same song just by changing the Music Style. Let’s try playing with a wide variety of Music Styles.

fig.Q2-06

1. Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.

The following screen like the one below, is called “Basic Screen” (p. 19).

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2. Press the [Jazz] button.

1 23, 457 8

The following screen appears.

+ 166 hidden pages