Roland KR105 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
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Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table 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.
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE:
BROWN:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
NEUTRAL
LIVE
Using the unit safely
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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008a
• The unit should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating
instructions, or as marked on the rear of unit.
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008e
• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be used with
any other device.
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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
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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012a
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the
power cord from the outlet, and request servicing
by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page when:
• The 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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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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019
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components
may result.
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026
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g.,
flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of
insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray
cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any
liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft
cloth.
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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.
1
• Check to make sure the screw securing the unit
to the stand have not become loose. Fasten
them again securely whenever you notice any
loosening.
2
• Disconnect the power cord.
3
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices.
4
• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 17).
5
• Close the lid.
7
• Fold down the music rest.
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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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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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103a
• At regular intervals, you should unplug the
power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to
wipe all dust and other accumulations away from
its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from
the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug
and the power outlet can result in poor insulation
and lead to fire.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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116
• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you
do not get your fingers pinched (p. 16). Adult
supervision is recommended whenever small
children use the unit.
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118c
• Always keep the following parts including with
the KR105 and small components that may be
removed out of the reach of small children to
avoid accidental ingestion of these parts.
Removable parts
• Screws fastening the stand
• Screws fastening music rest
• the thumbscrew fastening the headphone hook
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Important notes
291b
In addition to the items listed under “Important safety instructions” (p. 2) and “Using the unit safely” (p. 3), please read and
observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being
used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter
(such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air
conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in
which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may
cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it
is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power
supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to
all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to
speakers or other devices.
308
• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER
switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been
completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to
turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch,
then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this
reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power
cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily
accessible.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move
it farther away from the source of interference.
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do
not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such
as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise
could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while
conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should
relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance
from this unit, or switch them off.
354b
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices
that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise
subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting
devices that normally are used while their light source is very
close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to
shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
355b
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may
result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore,
before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several
hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.
356
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the
unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or
otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
358
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can
be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce
sound.
359
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.
Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior
finish.
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.
403
• The pedals of this unit are made of brass.
Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural oxidization
process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish it using commercially available metal polisher.
Repairs and Data
452
• 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 on floppy disk, 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.
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of
data that was stored 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.
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).
559b
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-absorbent
material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to
become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.
560
• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use.
561
• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-7/5; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
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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.
565
• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure
that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the
instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the
keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design of
this instrument, small pets or other animals could end up getting
trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered, you must
immediately switch off the power and disconnect the power cord
from the outlet. You should then consult with the retailer from
whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest
Roland Service Center.
Handling Floppy Disks
(Using the Floppy Disk Drive)
• 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: 10 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
Handling CD-ROMs
801
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded
surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be
read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially
available CD cleaner.
* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corpo-
ration.
* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha
Corporation.
207
* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
WRITE
(you can save data to the disk)
Protect tab
• 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.
• 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, HPi, 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.
PROTECT (you cannot save data)
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Introduction
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KR105 Intelligent Piano.
Apart from allowing you to achieve authentic piano performances, the KR105 also features easy-touse automatic accompaniment and numerous other useful functions. In order to enjoy reliable
performance of your new instrument for many years to come, please take the time to read through this
manual in its entirety.
Main Features
❍
Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-Ranging
Expressiveness
The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound of the hammers
striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert grand piano. Maximum polyphony
of 64 notes ensures that you can use the pedal freely without running out of notes.
❍
Pursuing the Playing Feel of a Grand Piano
The KR105 has a progressive hammer action keyboard, which duplicates the touch of a grand piano,
with a heavier touch in the lower register, and a lighter touch in the upper register. The pedal is
designed for good-feeling response, and allows subtle performance nuances to be expressed.
In addition to the ability of adjusting the key weight, a “Hammer Response” function, which
reproduces the subtle action of the hammers, is also incorporated, so there are two key-touch controls
that come into play when determining the precise character of the keyboard. Additionally, the
instrument’s pedals are firm and responsive, lending your performances fuller and more detailed
expressiveness.
❍
Accomplish Tasks Easily with the Main Buttons
Almost all of the KR105’s common functions, including playing back songs, displaying notations,
running the automatic accompaniment, selecting tones, and so on can be accomplished using the Main
buttons to the left of the screen.
❍
Easy-To-Use “Music Assistant” Automatic Accompaniment
Feature
You can select from an amazing ±350 settings to get automatic accompaniment that perfectly matches
the song you are playing.
Each song’s Music Assistant settings are shown in a manner that is easy to grasp, so playing along
with the changes in the accompaniment is a snap.
For easy enjoyment of Music Assistant, the KR105 also includes songs that you can perform while
reading the chord charts.
❍
Touch screen
The KR105 features a touch screen with rich graphics to make viewing easier. Operations can be
carried out easily, just by touching the screen.
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Introduction
How To Use This Manual
The KR105 Owner’s Manual consists of three volumes,
Install Guide
Please start out by reading “Before You Start Playing” (p. 15) in the
This explains how to connect the KR105’s power cord and how to turn on the instrument’s power.
After turning on the KR105’s power, please continue by reading
By trying out the various procedures while reading the
the KR105 and make use of its major functions (especially procedures that involve use of the “main
buttons”).
The
Owner’s Manual
applications (for example, using the KR105 as an accompanist and creating songs), that will help you
master the KR105’s many performance functions.
When connecting a computer to the USB port, be sure to read the
the procedure for installing the driver needed to connect via USB.
.
describes procedures, from basic operation to procedures for special
* For more on system requirements, refer to the “USB Installation Guide.”
■
Conventions Used in This Manual
This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions.
• Button names are enclosed in square brackets “[ ]”, as in One Touch Program [Piano]
button.
• On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Exit>.
Quick Start, Owner’s Manual,
Owner’s Manual
Quick Start
Quick Start
, you can easily learn how to play
USB Install Guide
.
and the
(this volume).
. This describes
USB
• The act of lightly contacting the Touch Screen with your finger is called “touching.”
• An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution.
NOTE
These should not be ignored.
• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.
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Contents
Using the unit safely ..................................3
Important notes......................................................................... 5
Introduction.................................................7
Main Features............................................................................ 7
How To Use This Manual........................................................ 8
Panel Descriptions ...................................12
Rear Panel ................................................................................14
Bottom Panel............................................................................ 14
Before You Start Playing .........................15
Connect the Pedal Cable........................................................ 15
Connect the Power Cord........................................................ 15
Setting Up the Music Rest...................................................... 15
Using the Music Holders ...................................................15
Opening/Closing the Lid ......................................................16
Turning the Power On and Off............................................. 16
About the Pedals..................................................................... 16
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance ...................17
Connecting Headphones ....................................................... 17
Using the Headphone Hook.............................................. 18
Connecting a Microphone .....................................................18
About the Touch Screen......................................................... 18
Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen................................ 18
Main Screens............................................................................ 19
Piano Screen......................................................................... 19
Basic Screen.......................................................................... 19
Using the Main Icons.......................................................... 19
The Scroll Bar and The Page Icon .....................................19
1. Performance ................................................. 20
Playing the KR105 Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano)....... 20
Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)....... 21
Performing with Multiple Sounds Layered Together
(Layer).................................................................................... 25
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands
(Split)...................................................................................... 26
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) .................28
Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects)............................ 30
Using the Metronome.......................................................... 32
2. Automatic Accompaniment......................... 35
Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment................. 35
Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment (One-
Touch Arranger)................................................................... 36
Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)................... 39
Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns..................... 42
Adjusting the Accompaniment Tempo............................. 42
Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment ..................... 43
Modifying an Accompaniment ..........................................46
Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part (Melody
Intelligence)........................................................................... 49
Playing Sounds in the Left Hand (Lower Tone).............. 50
Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added (Piano
Style Arranger)...................................................................... 51
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part (Balance).. 52
3. Song Playback..............................................54
Playing a Song....................................................................... 54
Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)...................... 59
4. Practice Functions ....................................... 61
Displaying Scores ................................................................. 61
Adjusting the Tempo ...........................................................66
Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In) 68
Muting Some Parts Before Playing
(Track Buttons)...................................................................... 69
Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker) ............. 70
Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back
(Transpose)............................................................................ 73
5. Recording and Saving the Performance.... 75
Recording a New Song (New Song) .................................. 76
Recording With Accompaniment ...................................... 78
Recording Along with a Song............................................. 80
Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons (Redoing
Recordings)............................................................................ 81
Erasing Recorded Performances ........................................82
Changing How Recording Stops........................................ 82
Recording Songs Starting with Pickups............................ 84
Using Floppy Disks.............................................................. 85
Saving Songs .........................................................................87
Deleting Saved Songs........................................................... 90
Copying Songs on Disks to Favorites................................ 91
6. User Program Registration.......................... 93
Saving Performance Settings (User Program) ....................93
Calling Up Saved User Programs......................................... 94
Changing the Way User Programs Are Called Up ........94
Saving the User Program Sets............................................... 94
Loading Saved User Program Sets ...................................95
Deleting Saved User Program Sets....................................... 96
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Contents
Copying Sets of User Programs on Disks to the User
Memory .................................................................................... 96
Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory
to Disks ................................................................................. 97
Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs ..........................97
Selecting the Pedal Used for Switching Settings
(Pedal Shift).......................................................................... 97
Sequential Loading of User Program Sets (Load Next). 97
Simultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting
PC Numbers ............................................................................ 98
7. Creating and Editing Songs ........................ 99
Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)99
The 16-Track Sequencer Screen......................................... 99
Modifying the Settings of Each Part............................... 100
Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for the Musical
Genre (Tone Set)................................................................ 101
Recording a Performance................................................. 101
Changing the Recording Method (Rec Mode).................. 102
Recording While Erasing the Previous Recording
(Replace Recording).......................................................... 103
Layering a Recording Over Previously Recorded Sounds
(Mix Recording)................................................................. 103
Repeated Recording at the Same Location (Loop
Recording).......................................................................... 104
Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in
Recording).......................................................................... 105
Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord
Sequencer).............................................................................. 106
Inputting Chords without Playing the Keyboard ........ 107
Editing Songs......................................................................... 107
Basic Operation of the Editing Functions...................... 107
Undoing Edits (Undo)...................................................... 108
Copying Measures (Copy)............................................... 108
Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize) ............... 109
Deleting Measures (Delete) ............................................. 110
Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)................................... 110
Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose).................... 111
Making Measures Blank (Erase) ..................................... 111
Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange).................................. 112
Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit) ....................112
Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit) ....... 113
Changing the Beat in the Middle of a Song (Beat Map).. 113
Changing the Tempo of Recorded Songs.......................... 114
Changing the Tempo Within the Song ..............................114
Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a Song ......... 114
Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular Measure.............. 115
8. Creating Music Styles................................ 116
Creating Original Styles (User Styles)................................ 116
Creating New Styles by Combining Internal Music Styles
(Style Composer)............................................................... 116
Creating a Style from a Song You Composed Yourself
(Style Converter) ...............................................................118
Saving a User Style ...............................................................121
Deleting Saved User Styles.............................................. 122
Copying Styles on Disks to the User Memory.................. 123
Copying Styles Saved in the User Memory to Disks ...123
9. Various Settings ......................................... 124
Changing the Settings for One-Touch Arranger .............. 124
Procedure ...........................................................................124
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)................ 124
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point (Split Point)....... 125
Changing Music Styles Without Changing the Tone or
Tempo (One Touch Setting)............................................. 125
Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads
(Pedal Setting/User Functions)....................................... 126
Changing the Bend Range (Pedal Setting) .................... 128
Changing How Chords Are Played and Specified
(Arranger Config).............................................................. 128
Changing the Tuning (Tuning) ....................................... 129
Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure .................. 131
Changing the Settings for the Count.................................. 131
Changing the Settings for One-Touch Piano ....................132
Procedure ...........................................................................132
Lid: Adjusting the piano tone.......................................... 132
Adjusting Resonance (Resonance).................................. 132
Changing the Tuning (Tuning) ....................................... 133
Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed
According to the Force Used to Play the Keys
(Hammer Response) .........................................................134
Adjusting the Resonant Sounds (String Resonance).... 134
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)................ 135
Other Settings........................................................................ 135
Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune)....................... 136
Changing the Language (Language).............................. 136
Changing the Screen Message When the Power Is
Turned On (Opening Message)....................................... 136
Turning Off the Beat Indicator (Beat Indicator)............ 137
Selecting Images To Be Shown on the KR105
(User Image Display)........................................................ 137
Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is
Turned Off (Memory Backup)......................................... 138
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) .............138
Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen)............... 139
Formatting the User Memory ............................................. 139
Automatically Starting the Quick Tour ............................. 140
Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance
(Panel Lock) ...........................................................................140
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Detailed Song Playback Settings ........................................ 141
Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs
(Play Mode)........................................................................ 141
Viewing Song Information (Information) ..................... 141
Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics)................................................ 141
Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During
SMF Playback (Track Assign).......................................... 142
10. Connecting External Devices.................. 143
Connecting Video Equipment (V-LINK)........................... 143
Using the V-LINK function ............................................. 143
Connecting MIDI Devices.................................................... 143
Connectors ......................................................................... 143
Making the Connections ..................................................144
Synchronizing with Connected MIDI Devices................. 144
Performing in Ensemble with MIDI Instruments (MIDI
Ensemble)............................................................................... 145
MIDI Settings......................................................................... 146
Selecting the Transmit Channel (Tx Channel) .............. 146
Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and
Keyboard (Local Control) ................................................146
Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/
Bank Select MSB/Bank Select LSB) ................................ 147
Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device
(Composer MIDI Out).......................................................... 147
Connecting to Audio Equipment ....................................... 148
Connectors ......................................................................... 148
Making the Connections ..................................................148
Connecting a Computer....................................................... 149
Connect to the MIDI Connectors .................................... 149
Connect to the USB Connector........................................ 150
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 151
Contents
Appendices .............................................151
Error Messages...................................................................... 155
Tone List................................................................................. 156
Drum Set List......................................................................... 158
SFX Set List ............................................................................ 162
Effects List.............................................................................. 163
Chord List ..............................................................................164
Internal Song List.................................................................. 166
Parameters Stored to Internal Memory .............................167
Music Files That the KR105 Can Use .................................168
About the KR105’s Sound Generator............................. 168
Main Specifications............................................................... 170
Index ........................................................171
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Panel Descriptions
6
2 3 4 5 921
Power
7 8 14 2210 11 17 1918
1
[Power] switch
1.
Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 16).
2. [Volume] knob
Adjusts the overall volume (p. 17).
3. [Brilliance] knob
Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 17).
4. [Balance] knob
Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the
keyboard and for songs and accompaniments (p. 52).
5.
[Mic Echo] knob
Allows you to set the level of the echo effect that can be
added to your singing (p. 30).
6.
[Part Balance] button
This adjusts the relative volume levels of each of the
performance parts (p. 52).
7.
[Transpose] button
Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or the song being
played (p. 73).
8.
[Reverb] button
Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 28).
9. [User Program] button
Stores the selected functions and states of the buttons (p.
93).
Performance Pad
10. [Style Orchestrator] button
This is used to change the arrangement type for
automatic accompaniment with the Performance Pads
(p. 46).
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13.
Fill In buttons ([To Variation], [To Original])
Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and
changes the accompaniment pattern (p. 46).
14.
Music Style buttons
Select a Music Style for automatic accompaniment (p.
39).
Pressing the [User] button selects a User Style that
you’ve made yourself or a Music Style on a floppy disk
(p. 41).
15.
[Intro/Ending] button
Play an intro or ending during automatic
accompaniment (p. 43).
16.
[Start/Stop] button
Starts and stops automatic accompaniment (p. 43).
17. [Count/Marker] button
You can change the count settings (p. 45, p. 68).
These allow you to add and move markers in the
notation as well as repeat playback of song segments
simply and easily (p. 70).
18.
Beat Indicator
This lights up in correspondence with the beat of the
selected song or accompaniment.
19.
[Metronome] button
Activates the built-in metronome (p. 32).
20. Tempo [–] [+] buttons
Adjusts the tempo.
Press the [–] and [+] buttons at the same time to return to
the original tempo.
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11.
[User Function] button
This is used to assign a variety of functions to the
Performance Pads (p. 126).
12.
[Basic/1], [Advanced/2], [Full/3] buttons
The operation of these buttons depends on the status
and setting of buttons each is changed depending on the
buttons numbered [10] and [11].
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Panel Descriptions
28 292624 3223
25 27
30 31
21. Main Buttons
→ See the Quick Start
[Song/File] button
Use this button to select internal songs or songs from
floppy disk (p. 54).
[DigiScore] button
Displays notations (p. 61).
[Music Assistant] button (p. 140)
22.
Touch Screen
This lets you perform a variety of operations just by
touching the screen (p. 18).
23.
Dial
Use this to change on-screen values.
24. Contrast knob
Adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 18).
25. One Touch Program
[Piano] button
Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p.
20).
[Arranger] button
Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic
accompaniment (p. 36).
26.
[Tone] buttons
Select the Tones that will be played from the keyboard
(p. 21).
27.
[Melody Intelligence] button
Adds harmony to the sounds played with the keyboard
(p. 49).
Record/Playback
28. [Menu] button
You can select functions for playing back, recording or
editing a song (p. 82, 99, 141).
29.
Track buttons
Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 69,
81).
30.
Transport buttons
[ (Reset)] button
Resets the song playback-start location to the beginning
of the song.
[ (Play/Stop)] button
Starts and stops playback or recording a song.
[ (Rec)] button
When pressed, this button places the instrument in
recording standby (p. 76, 99).
[ (Bwd)] button
Rewinds the song.
[ (Fwd)] button
Fast-forwards the song.
31.
[Wonderland/Game] button
Here you can learn about instruments while having fun.
→ See the Quick Start
32. Disk drive
This is where you insert floppy disks with Standard
MIDI Files or Music Styles you may already own. The
drive accepts 2DD (720k) and 2HD (1.44MB) floppy
disks.
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Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
fig.panelRear
1 2 3 4
1. Expression pedal jack
You can connect an expression pedal to the KR105 to
control the volume.
2.
Pedal connector
Connect the pedal cable of the stand to this connector (p.
15).
Bottom Panel
1 2 3 4 5
1. Phones jacks
A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 17).
3.
Input jacks
These jacks can be connected to another sound
generating device or an audio device, so that the sound
of that device will be output from the KR105’s speakers
(p. 148).
4.
Output jacks
These jacks can be connected to your audio system to
enjoy more powerful sound. They can also be connected
to a tape recorder or similar device in order to record
your performance on a cassette tape (p. 148).
MIDI Out/In connectors
4.
These can be connected to an external MIDI device to
exchange performance data (p. 143).
5.
USB connector
You can connect a computer and exchange performance
data between the instrument and the computer (p. 150).
2. Mic Volume knob
Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 18).
3. Mic In jack
Used for connecting microphones (p. 18).
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Before You Start Playing
Start Playing
Before You
Connect the Pedal Cable
Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the
rear panel of the KR105.
fig.00-01
Connect the Power Cord
Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the
bottom panel of the KR105, and then plug it into an
electrical outlet.
NOTE
Be sure to use the supplied power cord.
fig.00-02
Setting Up the Music Rest
Set up the music rest as shown in the figure below.
Fold the three supporting feet at the back of the rest and
check whether the stand is held in place.
Before moving the KR105, be sure to lower the music
stand as a safety precaution.
■ Using the Music Holders
You can use the holders to hold pages in place. When not
using the holders, leave them folded down.
fig.mu_stand4
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Before You Start Playing
Before You
Start Playing
Opening/Closing the Lid
To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and
slide it away from yourself.
To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and
lower it softly after it has been fully extended.
fig.00-05
NOTE
When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your fingers
get caught. If small children will be using the KR105, adult
supervision should be provided.
NOTE
If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed first to
prevent accidents.
Turning the Power On and Off
NOTE
Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
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To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way down, and then press the [Power] switch.
The power will turn on, and the Power indicator at the
left front of the KR105 will light.
After a few seconds, you will be able to play the
keyboard to produce sound.
Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.
NOTE
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.
dark, and the power will be turned off.
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• If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the
POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Refer to Power Supply (p. 5).
About the Pedals
The pedals have the following functions, and are used
mainly for piano performance.
Soft Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Damper pedal (right pedal)
While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after
you take your fingers off the keys.
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will
allow the remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the
sounds that you played from the keyboard, adding a rich
resonance.
The KR105 simulates this damper resonance.
You can change the amount of resonance applied with the damper
pedal.
Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)
This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were
already played when you pressed the pedal.
Soft pedal (left pedal)
When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the
sound will have a softer tone.
The softness of the sound changes subtly depending on the
extent to which the pedal is depressed.
Damper Pedal
Power
Power Indicator
To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way to the left, and press the [Power] switch.
The Power indicator at the left front of the KR105 will go
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Before You Start Playing
Start Playing
Before You
About the Adjuster
When you move the KR105 or if you feel that the pedals are
unstable, adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as
follows.
❍ Rotate the adjuster to lower it so that it is in firm contact
with the floor. If there is a gap between the pedals and
the floor, the pedals may be damaged. In particular
when placing the instrument on carpet, adjust this so
that the pedals firmly contact the floor.
Adjuster
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance
Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Connecting Headphones
The KR105 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This
allows two people to listen through headphones
simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when
performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this
allows you to play without having to worry about bothering
others around you, even at night.
Plug the headphones into the Phones jack located at the
bottom left of the piano.
Connecting headphones will automatically mute the
sound from the internal speakers.
The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume]
knob of the KR105.
fig.00-04.e
Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the brightness of
the sound.
Phones jack x 2
NOTE
Use Stereo headphones.
Some Notes on Using Headphones
• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones
only by the headset or the plug.
• Connecting the headphones when the volume of
connected equipment is turned up may result in damage
to the headphones. Lower the volume on the KR105
before plugging in the headphones.
• Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only
damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing
loss. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.
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Before You Start Playing
Before You
Start Playing
■ Using the Headphone Hook
Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on
the headphone hook at the lower left of the KR105.
Attaching the Headphone Hook
Press and twist the headphone hook included with the KR105 into
the hole in the bottom of the KR105 (refer to the figure below).
Turn the headphone hook thumbscrew to secure the headphone
hook.
Thumbscrew
Connecting a Microphone
About the Touch Screen
The KR105 makes use of a touch screen.
This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by
touching the screen lightly.
NOTE
The touch screen is operated by touching it lightly 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.
NOTE
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 Refer to Calibrating the Touch Screen
(Touch Screen) (p. 139). to correct the pointer position.
NOTE
Do not place items on the touch screen.
You can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy
karaoke with the KR105.
fig.00-10
Mic Volume knob
Mic In jack
1. Connect a microphone (sold separately) to the Mic In
jack on the lower-left area of the instrument.
2. Rotate the [Mic Volume] knob on left side of the Mic In
jack to adjust the volume level for the microphone.
Some Notes on Using a Microphone
• Be careful of high volume levels when using microphone
late at night or early in the morning.
• When connecting a microphone to the KR105, 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:
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from
speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.
■ Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen
To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the Contrast
knob located at the right side of the screen.
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Before You Start Playing
Start Playing
Before You
Main Screens
■ Piano Screen
Immediately after the power is turned on, the Piano screen
like the one below is displayed. For details, refer to p. 20.
■ Basic Screen
The following screen is called Basic screen.
Song name or Music
Tempo
Style name
Beat
Measure
■ Using the Main Icons
You can many other screens besides the Basic screen to do
things. The on-screen graphics that appear three dimensional
work like buttons. These are called “Icons.”
The main icons you can use on these screens are as follows.
Some screens consist on two or more pages.
You can display the next page or the
previous page of the screen by touching
these icons.
When you select an internal song or music
files that includes lyrics data, this icon
appears in the Piano screen or Basic screen.
Touch this to display the lyrics.
NOTE
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.
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The names of the selected Tones
are displayed.
This information is displayed
when you use the automatic
accompaniment.
You can usually display this screen by pressing the <Exit>
field several times.
Follow either of the procedures described below to display it.
• Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
The Basic screen appears and the settings are made for
automatic accompaniment.
• Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, one of the
Tone buttons, then the <Exit> field.
■ The Scroll Bar and The Page Icon
The Song and Tone selection screens feature a scroll bar at
the right of the screen list, with page icons at the top and
bottom of the scroll bar.
Touch the scroll bar and drag up and down to scroll through
the list.
Touch the page icons to change pages.
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1. Performance
When you select an internal
song or music file that includes
the lyrics data, appears
in the Piano screen or Basic
screen. Touch this to display
the lyrics.
Since this instrument faithfully
reproduces real acoustic piano
action and response, keys
played in the top one-and-onehalf-octave range continue to
resonate, regardless of the
damper pedal action, and the
tone in this range is audibly
different. The Key Transpose
setting (p. 73) can also be used
to change the range that is
unaffected by the damper
pedal.
Playing the KR105 Like a Piano
(One-Touch Piano)
You can create the optimal settings for a piano performance with the press of a single
button.
fig.panel1-1
1. Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.
A Piano screen like the one shown below will appear.
fig.d-piano.eps_60
When you press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, the KR105 will switch to the
following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.
• If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower sections (p. 26), the
keyboard returns to a single section.
• The pedals return to their usual functions (p. 16).
• The Grand Piano sound is automatically selected.
• The effect is automatically set to “Damper Resonance” (p. 30).
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Performing with a Variety of Tones
For more about the names of
Tones, take a look at the “Tone
List” (p. 156).
(Tone Buttons)
The KR105 comes with a many built-in instrument sounds and effects. This lets you
enjoy perform in a wide range of musical styles.
The built-in sounds are called “Tones.” The sounds are organized into six tone
groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.
fig.panel1-2
1. Press any one of the Tone buttons to select a tone group.
You’ll see that button’s indicator light up.
The screen displays the tone names included in the tone group you’ve selected.
fig.d-tonesel.eps_60
Performance
This screen is called the “Tone selection screen.”
Tones indicated by is called “EX voices.” These voices are especially
recommended.
What “Key Off Sound” does is recreate the tonal changes produced when the fingers
are released from the keys.
Tones indicated by “GS” are GS tones.
Touch and drag up and down in the scroll bar to scroll through the screen and
display other tones.
Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.
You can touch <Audition> for a demonstration of a particular tone.
You can touch <Effects> to add effect sounds to a variety of tones (p. 30).
You can touch <Search> to find tones according to the search criteria you specify (p.
24).
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2. Touch a tone name to select the tone.
You’ll hear the tone you’ve selected when you play the keyboard.
You can use the dial to scroll through the screen as you switch the Tones to be
played.
3. Touch <Exit>.
This returns you to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
■ Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects
You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects like sirens and animal
Performance
sounds.
fig.panel1-2
1. Press the [Voice/Super Tones] button and watch the indicator light up.
2. Touch <Super Tones> in the display.
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3. Touch <Drums> or <SFX> to display the “Drums” or the “SOUND
The combination of sounds
assigned to the keyboard
varies according to the drum
set. Take a look at the “Drum
Set List” (p. 158) and “SFX Set
List” (p. 162).
EFFECT” screen.
fig.d-drum.eps_60
Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound. You can also play sounds by
touching the screen.
You can select other drum tones by pressing the < > or < > buttons.
4. Touch <Exit> several times.
This returns you to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
Performance
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■ Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search)
In condition search, tones
satisfying all of the selected
search criteria are sought.
You can search for tones that match the conditions you set for instrument or musical
style. You can also search the tones using the first character of the tone name.
1. Press any Tone button.
The tone selection screen appears.
2. Touch <Search>.
The following “Tone Search” screen appears.
fig.d-tonesrch1.eps_60
Condition Search screen Name Search screen
Performance
Touch here to switch these screens.
Searching by Conditions
3. Touch <Category> or <Genre>, then use the dial to select the search
conditions.
4. Touch <Search>.
The search results appear in the display.
Touch the tone name to select the tone.
Touch button to return to the tone search screen.
Searching by Tone Name
3 Touch <By Name>.
Touch <By Key> to go to the condition search screen.
4. Decide which character is to be used for the search.
The selected character appears in the middle of the screen.
Enter the character you’re searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in succession
cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→”B”→”C”...).
Touching <A-0> selects the type of character. Each time you touch <A-0>, the
character switches between alphabets and numerals.
5. Touch <Search>.
The search results appear in the display.
Touch the tone name to select the Tone.
Touch <Exit> several times to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
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Performing with Multiple Sounds
When you select an internal
song or music file that includes
the lyrics data, appears
in the Basic screen. Touch this
to display the lyrics.
When you touch Octave
<-><+> on the tone selection
screen, the pitch of the
keyboard’s sound is changed
in octave units. To learn more,
see “Shifting the Keyboard
Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave
Shift)” (p. 27).
You can change the balance of
the right-hand and Layer Tone
volume. For instructions, see
“Adjusting the Volume
Balance for Each Performance
Part (Part Balance)” (p. 52).
Layered Together (Layer)
Two tones sounding together when you press a single key is referred to as a “layer
performance.”
For instance, it’s possible to play the Tones for both Piano and Strings simultaneously.
fig.layer.e
Grand Piano 1
Strings 1
1. Touch <Layer 1>.
fig.d-layer.eps_60
Performance
The tone that was sounding before you switched to layer performance, plus the tone
indicated in the lower part of the display, are now played together.
Here, the tone appearing in the upper part of the display is called the “Upper tone,”
and the tone appearing in the lower part of the display is called the “Layer tone.”
Changing the Tones
2. Touch the name of the tone to be changed.
Touch here to highlight the tone name.
3. Press a Tone button to select the new tone (p. 21).
4. When you have selected the tone, touch <Exit>.
The display returns to the Basic screen.
Cancelling the Layer
5. Touch <Layer>.
The <Layer> icons is dimmed, and the Layer performance is cancelled.
Now when you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.
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Playing Different Tones with the Left
You can change the split point;
refer to “Changing the
Keyboard’s Split Point (Split
Point)” (p. 125).
When you select an internal
song or music file that includes
the lyrics data, appears
in the Basic screen. Touch this
to display the lyrics.
When you touch Octave
<-> <+> in the tone selection
screen, the pitch of the
keyboard’s sound is changed
in octave units. To learn more,
see “Shifting the Keyboard
Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave
Shift)” (p. 27).
You can change the volume
balance between the upper and
lower parts of the keyboard;
refer to “Adjusting the Volume
Balance for Each Performance
Part (Part Balance)” (p. 52).
and Right Hands (Split)
Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different
sounds in each section is called “split performance.” The boundary key is called the
“split point.”
The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. Each time power to
the keyboard is turned on, the split point is reset to “F#3.”
fig.split.e
Split Point
Performance
Acoustic Bass Grand Piano
1. At the Basic screen, touch <Split>.
fig.d-split.eps_60
The tone sounding prior to the split performance is played in the right-hand section
of the keyboard, and the tone indicated at the left of the screen is played in the lefthand section of the keyboard.
Here, the tone appearing at the right part of the display is called the “Upper tone,”
and the tone appearing at the left part of the display is called the “Lower tone.”
Changing the Tones
2. Touch the name of the tone to be changed.
3. Press a Tone button to select the tone (p. 21).
4. When you have selected the tone, touch <Exit>.
The display returns to the Basic screen.
Cancelling the Split
5. Touch <Split>.
The <Split> icon is dimmed, and the Split performance is cancelled.
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When you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.
Using Layer and Split Performance Simultaneously
When the keyboard has been
divided into Upper and Lower
sections, the damper pedal
only affects the Upper section.
If you want to sustain the notes
of the Lower section, see
“Assigning Functions to
Pedals and Performance Pads
(Pedal Setting/User
Functions)” (p. 126).
Turning on either Layer Performance or Split Performance allows you to divide the
keyboard into a upper and a lower part and play with two Tones layered in the
upper part.
fig.d-layersplit.eps_60
■ Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps
(Octave Shift)
When using Layer performance (p. 25) or Split performance (p. 26), you can change
the pitch of the keyboard’s sound in octave units. This function is called “Octave
Shift.”
For example, when using a Layer performance, you can change the pitch of either.
You can make the pitch of the keyboard’s Lower part match the pitch of the Upper
part during split performance.
Performance
1. On the Basic screen, touch <Layer> or <Split>.
The KR105 switches to Layer performance or Split performance.
2. To apply Octave Shift, touch the name of the tone you’ve selected.
3. Press the Tone button to display the Tone selection screen.
fig.d-octshift.eps_60
4. Touch Octave <–> or <+> in the lower part of the screen to adjust the
pitch of the sound.
Each time you touch <+>, the pitch is raised one octave.
Each time you touch <–>, the pitch is lowered one octave.
The sound can be changed from two octaves lower than the original sound (–2) to
two octaves above the original (+2).
Touch <Exit> to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
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Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)
No effect is applied when the
slider is moved all the way to
the left. In this case, the
button’s indicator won’t light
up when you press the
[Reverb] button.
Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the KR105.
Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall.
fig.panel1-3
Performance
1. Press the [Reverb] button and watch the its indicator light up.
A “Reverb” screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.d-reverb.eps_60
2. Touch an icon to select the performance space.
Display Explanation
GS Room 1
GS Room 2
GS Room 3
GS Hall 1
GS Hall 2
GS Plate
GS Delay
GS Pan Delay The reflected sounds are panned (shifted) laterally.
3. Touch the slider beneath the icons to adjust the effect selected.
Touch and slide the knob on the screen to the right for a deeper reverb, and to the
left for less.
You can also move the slider with the dial.
When you touch <Exit>, the reverb effect is activated, and you return to the previous
screen.
Reproduces an indoor-type reverb.
Provides a clear, expansive reverberation.
Reproduces the reverberation found in a hall. Gives reverberation
with a greater sense of depth than GS Room.
Reproduces a plate echo (reverberation created using the vibrations
of a metal plate).
A delayed sound that is added to the original, similar to the reflected
sounds of mountain echoes.
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Cancelling the Effect
4. Press the [Reverb] button, and watch the indicator light go out.
The reverb effect is eliminated.
Performance
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Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects)
For more on the effect types,
refer to the “Effects List” (p.
163).
You may find effects not being
applied to certain parts when
different effects are applied to
the Upper tone, Layer tone,
and Lower tone. In such
instances, you can select which
effect is to have priority.
You can apply a wide range of different effects to the notes you play on the
keyboard.
1. First, press a Tone button to select a Tone (p. 21).
The Tone selection screen appears.
Performance
2. Then, touch <Effects>.
The “Effects” screen appears.
fig.d-effects.eps_60
Applying Effects to the Sound
3. Touch <ON>.
The effect selected with <Type> will be applied.
Selecting the Type of Effect
4. Touch <Type > to select the type of effect.
5. Touch <Depth> to adjust the amount of effect applied.
The amount increases as the value is raised.
You can also move the slider with the dial.
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