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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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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• 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 screw 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.

• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 17).

• Close the lid.

• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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

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

Maintenance

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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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• 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.

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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

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* 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.

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• 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)

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.”

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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

, 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.

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

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

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

Panel Descriptions

2 3 4 5 921

Power

7 8 14 2210 11 17 1918

[Power] switch

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).

[Mic Echo] knob

Allows you to set the level of the echo effect that can be added to your singing (p. 30).

[Part Balance] button

This adjusts the relative volume levels of each of the performance parts (p. 52).

[Transpose] button

Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or the song being played (p. 73).

[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).

13 20

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].

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.

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.

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).

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).

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

These can be connected to an external MIDI device to exchange performance data (p. 143).

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).

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A Piano screen like the one shown below will appear.

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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).

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.

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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.

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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).

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.

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1. Press the [Voice/Super Tones] button and watch the indicator light up.

2. Touch <Super Tones> in the display.

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

■ 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.

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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.

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>.

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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.

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>.

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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.

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.

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■ 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Cancelling the Effect

4. Press the [Reverb] button, and watch the indicator light go out.

The reverb effect is eliminated.

Performance

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.

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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.

NOTE

Cancelling the Effect

Commercial music files designed for “karaoke” singalong are also available. Consult your KR105 dealer when purchasing music files. Refer to “Music Files That the KR105 Can Use” (p. 168).

You can stop lyrics from being displayed. Refer to “Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics)” (p. 141).

6. On the “Effects” screen, touch <OFF> to switch off the effect.

7. Touch <Exit> to return to the Tone selection screen.

About the Effect Settings

When the effects is set to ON, the appropriate effect is applied for the currently selected sound. You can also apply different effect types to each tone (except GS tones and tones with the “q” logo). Although turning off the power returns effects to their initial settings, carrying out Memory Backup (p. 138) allows you to save and store the settings even after the power is turned off.

■ Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files

1. Connect a microphone.

2. Adjust the volume level.

3. Select a song.

For instructions on how to select songs, refer to “Playing a Song” (p. 54).

4. Adjust the tempo as required with the Tempo [-] [+] buttons.

All [Voice] button tones with a “GS” or “ after the tone name have the same effect applied to them. If the effect for one of the tones with the “GS” or “q” logo is changed, then the effects for the other tones with the “GS” or

“

automatically.

q” logo appearing

q” logo are also changed

Performance

5. If necessary, change the key of the song (Transpose: p. 73).

When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, the accompaniment starts playing. Sing along with the accompaniment. When you play back a Music File with lyrics, the lyrics appear on screen.

6. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button to stop the accompaniment.

Using the Metronome

During playback of a song, or when performing with automatic accompaniment, the sound of the metronome keeps time with the beat of the song or accompaniment.

The KR105 features a built-in metronome. During playback of the song and accompaniment, the metronome plays at that tempo and beat.

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Performance

■ Using the Metronome

1. Press the [Metronome] button and watch the indicator light up.

You will hear the metronome. The following “Metronome screen” appears.

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You can touch <Exit> to have the metronome continue to play while you return to the previous screen.

Stopping the Metronome

2. Press the [Metronome] button once more, and the indicator light goes

out.

■ Changing the Metronome Settings

When is selected, only the upbeat will sound.

Adjusting the Tempo

❍

You can adjust the tempo of the metronome. The tempo of the metronome changes automatically if you use an automatic accompaniment or play back a song.

1. Press the Tempo [-] or [+] buttons to adjust a tempo.

You can adjust the metronome tempo over a range of q= 10–500. Pressing the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously returns the selected song

accompaniment to the basic tempo.

❍ Changing the Beat of the Metronome

1. On the Metronome screen, touch <Beat>.

2. Select the beat with the dial.

❍ Changing the Volume

Performance

The volume of the metronome can be adjusted to ten different levels.

1. On the Metronome screen, touch <Volume>.

2. Set the volume with the dial.

Choosing sets the volume to the lowest level, and choosing sets it to the highest level.

Choose to silence the metronome sound.

❍ Changing the Type of Sound

You can change the sound the metronome makes. The “Normal sound” (see below) is selected when the KR105 is powered up.

1. On the Metronome screen, touch <Sound>.

2. Select the sound with the dial.

Displayed Explanation Displayed Explanation

Normal sound Electronic sound

“1, 2, 3” in Japanese “1, 2, 3” in English

Dog and cat sounds Wood block

Displayed Explanation Displayed Explanation

Triangle and castanet Hand clap

❍ Changing How the Metronome Beat (Pattern) Sounds

You can set the metronome to play at even smaller intervals.

1. On the Metronome screen, touch <Pattern>.

2. Select the pattern with the dial.

Performance

Displayed Explanation Displayed Explanation

Usual sound Dotted half-note intervals

Half-note intervals

Quarter-note intervals

Eighth-note intervals Sixteenth-note intervals

Single back beat added Triplet rhythm added

Shuffle rhythm added

❍ Turning Off the Beat Light (Beat Indicator)

The beat light flashes in time with the metronome, accompaniment Styles, and song tempos, but you can set it so that it stays off at all times.

1. Touch <Beat LED> in the Metronome screen.

2. Select OFF (Beat Indicator off) with the dial.

Dotted quarter-note intervals

Dotted eighth-note intervals

2. Automatic Accompaniment

For instructions on playing the automatic accompaniment, refer to “Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)” (p. 39).

Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment

What is automatic accompaniment?

Automatic accompaniment is a function that provides you with accompaniment in a variety of musical genres, just by specifying chords in the left hand. Automatic accompaniment lets you play with an orchestra, even when performing alone! Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] to recall optimum settings for this function.

What Are Music Styles?

Accompaniment patterns in various musical genres are called “Music Styles.” There are many different kinds of music around the world, and each has its own

unique features. What gives jazz or classical music their unmistakable sounds are a unique combination of elements like instrumentation, melody, and phrasing, which interact to create the musical character.

Elements of Music Styles

A Music Style consists of a set of six patterns called “divisions.”

Division Explanation

Intro Played at the start of a song. Original The basic accompaniment pattern. Variation This is a variation on the Original accompaniment pattern.

Fill In To Original

Fill In To Variation

Ending The conclusion of a song.

In addition, Music Styles may contain some or all of the following partsfff:

“Rhythm,” “Bass,” “Accompaniment 1,” “Accompaniment 2,” “Accompaniment 3,” “Accompaniment 4,” “Accompaniment 5,” and “Accompaniment 6.”

This is a one-measure phrase inserted at a point where the mood changes and the accompaniment returns to the original.

This is a one-measure phrase inserted at a point where the mood changes and the accompaniment moves ahead to the variation.

Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment

< > appears in the Piano screen or Basic screen when headphones are connected..

Normally, when you change a Music Style, the tempo and tone change to selections that go well with the selected Music Style. If you do not want to change the tempo and tone, refer to “Changing Music Styles Without Changing the Tone or Tempo (One Touch Setting)” (p. 125).

For instructions on selecting Music Styles, refer to “Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)” (p. 39).

For instructions on starting and stopping the accompaniment, refer to “Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment” (p. 43).

You can change the range in which chords are played. Please refer to “Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point (Split Point)” (p. 125).

(One-Touch Arranger)

Here’s how to create the settings for Automatic Accompaniment.

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Automatic Accompaniment

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

The Basic screen like the one shown below appears.

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Observe the settings:

• The keyboard is split into left- and right-hand parts, with accompaniment chords specified for the left-hand side of the keyboard.

• A tone appropriate for the selected Music Style is chosen.

• The tempo and beat for the selected Music Style is set.

2. Play a chord on the Lower-part of keyboard.

The accompaniment begins, starting from the intro. Play chords with the left hand, and the melody with the right. When you change chords in the left hand, the accompaniment also changes.

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3. Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

After the ending plays, the accompaniment stops.

Split Point (F#3)

Range where you can specify a chord

■ About Chords

Normally, settings used for the Chord Intelligence function are selected, but there may be settings that are not used. You can also change the rules governing how chords are played. For more information, see “Changing How Chords Are Played and Specified (Arranger Config)” (p. 128).

For more information about chord fingering, refer to the “Chord List” (p. 164).

A chord is produced when several notes are played simultaneously. Chords are indicated by the pitch of the fundamental note of the chord (the root) and the chord type, which is determined by the other notes of the chord.

For example, the C m chord is expressed in terms of the root note “C” and the chord type “m” (minor). C m is made up of the three notes “C,” “Eb” and “G.”

“C m” is indicated as the chord name on the Basic screen.

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Chord Type

Root Note

All chord roots are indicated as a letter, sometimes with # or b added, and correspond to the notes shown below.

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Automatic Accompaniment

■ Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)

“Chord Intelligence” is a feature that chooses the accompaniment chords the moment you play a key.

To play a “C” chord, for example, you normally have to play the three keys C, E, and G. But with Chord Intelligence, you only have to press the C key to start a “C” chord accompaniment.

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• Intelligence 1

Major Minor

Seventh

C 7

C maj 7

C m

Play the chord root. Play the root and the third key

Minor Seventh

Play the root and the second key below it.

Play the root and the ﬁrst key below it.

C m7

DiminishedMajor Seventh

C dim

above it.

Play the root, the third key above it, and the second key below it.

Play the root and the sixth key above it.

■ Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)

Whenever you are not sure how a certain chord is fingered, you can display the notes of the chord on the screen.

1. On the Basic screen, touch < >.

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Automatic Accompaniment

2. Touch the root of the chord you want to learn about.

The chord fingering appears on screen.

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For example, if you wanted to see the fingering for a C# chord, you would touch <C>, then touch <#>.

Touch <Exit> to go back to the Basic screen.

Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)

For more on the Music Style names, refer to the separate “Music Style List”.

You can select a variety of different Music Styles by pressing the Music Style buttons. Four different preset styles are assigned to the Music Style.

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

2. Press one of the Music Style buttons to select the Music Style group.

Watch the indicator button light up. Five of the Music Styles included in that group are displayed on the screen.

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Automatic Accompaniment

This screen is called the “Style Selection screen.” Touch and drag up and down in the scroll bar to scroll through the screen and

display other styles.

Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.

You can touch <Search> to find Styles that match the selected criteria (p. 40).

3. Touch a Music Style name to select the Music Style.

You can use the dial to automatically switch pages and select Styles.

4. Touch Preset <A>, <B>, <C>, or <D> in the lower part of the screen.

When the Music Style is selected, Preset A is selected. When any of the Presets from <A> through <D> are selected, the Music Style tempo,

Upper Tone, Style Orchestrator settings (p. 48) and other settings change.

5. Touch <Exit>.

The display returns to the Basic screen. When you play a chord in the left-hand part of the keyboard, the selected Music Style

is automatic.

■ Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles

Only the KR105’s internal Music Styles are searchable.

In a condition search, the KR105 looks for Music Styles satisfying all of the selected search criteria.

(Style Search)

You can search for Music Styles that match the tempo of the song, musical genre, or other criteria you set.

You can also search Music Styles using the first character of the Style names.

1. Press one of the Music Style buttons.

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2. Touch <Search>.

The following “Style Search screen” appears.

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Condition Search screen Name Search screen

Touch here to switch these screens.

❍ Searching by Conditions

3. Touch the parameter you want to set, then use the dial to select the search

conditions.

4. Touch <Search>.

The search results appear in the display. Touch a Music Style name to select a Music Style. Touch <Exit> to return to the Style Search screen.

❍ Searching by Music Style Name

3. Touch <By Name>.

Touch <By Key> to return to the Condition Search screen.

4. Decide which character you’ll use for the search.

The selected character appears in the middle of the screen. Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in

succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→”B”→”C”...).

Touch <A-0> to toggle between alphabets and numerals.

5. Touch <Search>.

The search results appear on the display. Touch a Music Style name to select a Music Style. Touch <Exit> several times to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen.

■ Selecting Music Styles on Disks

If you’re using the disk drive for the first time, be sure to read “Important notes” (p. 5).

You can save multiple user Styles to user memory. Take a look at “Saving a User Style” (p. 121).

You can play other User Styles saved to floppy disks or User memory (p. 121).

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1. Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive (p. 85).

2. Press the Music Style [User] button.

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Automatic Accompaniment

When you select “User” or “Disk” using the arrows next to the “Media” field, the screen for selecting user memory or disk Styles appears.

When you touch <Preset>, the screen for selecting “Trad/Kids” Music Styles appears.

3. Select “Disk” using the “Media” arrow fdields.

The Music Styles saved on the disk are displayed. When you select “Media–User”, the Music Styles stored in User memory are displayed.

4. Select a Music Style, and touch the Music Style name.

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

You can now perform in the selected Music Style. Music Styles selected from floppy disks are stored until the power is turned off. Even after ejecting the floppy disk, by pressing the Music Style [User] button, you can perform using the most recently selected Music Style.

Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns

Some Music Styles do not include rhythm patterns. When you select these Style patterns, no rhythm patterns are played, even when you play on the left side of the keyboard.

You can also play only the rhythm patterns of Music Styles.

Automatic Accompaniment

1. Select a Music Style (p. 39).

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

The performance is set so that only the rhythm patterns are played.

3. Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

The Rhythm part of accompaniment begins, starting from the Intro. Just as with regular Automatic Accompaniment, you can add intros and endings by pressing the [Intro/Ending] button, and make changes to the rhythm patterns with the Fill In button (p. 46).

Adjusting the Accompaniment Tempo

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When the Basic screen is displayed, you can use the Tempo [-] [+] buttons or the dial to change the tempo. The tempo is indicated on the upper left of the screen.

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NOTE

Pressing the Tempo [-] [+] buttons simultaneously returns the selected Music Style or song to the basic tempo. You can change the tempo of Automatic Accompaniment even while the accompaniment is playing.

Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment

Sync Start is set immediately after the One Touch Program [Arranger] button is pressed.

Pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button activates Sync Start for the accompaniment (which starts the accompaniment simultaneously when you play on the lower section of the keyboard), and automatically sets an appropriate intro for the accompaniment. You can also change the way the accompaniment starts and stops.

■ Having the Accompaniment Start Simultaneously When You Play the Keyboard (Sync)

1. Press the [Intro/Ending] button and [Start/Stop] button simultaneously,

causing the indicators of both buttons to flash.

The Sync Start settings go into effect.

Automatic Accompaniment

2. Play a chord on the lower-part of keyboard.

As you play the keys, the intro and accompaniment begins simultaneously.

❍ Changing the intro

When set for Sync Start (the indicators of both the [Intro/Ending] button and [Start/ Stop] button are flashing), you can use the following procedure to change the intro, or prevent the intro from playing.

Starting without an intro

Press the [Intro/Ending] button and watch the indicator go out.

Now when you play a chord with the keyboard, the accompaniment starts without the intro.

To start with a short intro added

On the Basic screen, touch <Arranger> to select the following page:

<1>: Normal intro

<2>: Short Intro

Select the Intro/Ending Type <2>.

You can change the sound of the chord tone and bass tone. Take a look at “Changing How Chords Are Played and Specified (Arranger Config)” (p. 128).

Now when you specify a chord with the keyboard, a short intro is played, and the accompaniment starts.

❍ Starting at the press of a button

1. Press the [Intro/Ending] button and [Start/Stop] button simultaneously,

Automatic Accompaniment

and the indicators lights go out.

The Sync Start function is cancelled.

2. Play a chord on the lower part of keyboard.

Choose the chord to be played when the accompaniment begins playing.

3. Press the [Intro/Ending] button or the [Start/Stop] button.

When you press the [Intro/Ending] button, the intro plays, and the accompaniment starts. When you press the [Start/Stop] button, the accompaniment starts without the intro.

Chord Tones and Bass Tones

When you play the keys in the left-hand side of the keyboard while the [Start/Stop] button’s indicator is not lit, chords play. This note is called the “Chord Tone,” and the root of the chord being played at the same time is called the “Bass Tone.”

■ Stopping Automatic Accompaniment

Stopping with an Added Ending

❍

1. Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

An ending plays and the Automatic Accompaniment stops.

To stop with a short Ending

On the Basic screen, touch <Arranger> to select the following page:

Select the Intro/Ending Type <2>.

<1>: Normal Ending

<2>: Short Ending

Now a short Ending is played, and the accompaniment stops.

For more about settings on the Countdown screen, refer to “Changing the Settings for the Count” (p. 131).

❍ Stopping at the Same Time the Button is Pressed

1. Press the [Start/Stop] button.

The Automatic Accompaniment stops as soon as you press the button.

■ Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro (Countdown)

If an intro plays before your performance, you can have a count-in sound played to the end of the intro, helping you hear when to start playing.

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Ex: 4/4

Intro

1234

When the Intro has ﬁnished playing, the

accompaniment plays.

Count Sound

1. Press the [Count/Marker] button and watch the indicator light up.

The following “Countdown settings screen” appears.

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Automatic Accompaniment

2. Touch <Count Mode> to set this to “Count Down” or “Count

In/Down.”

When you press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button, the performance starts, and the countdown sound plays at the end of the intro.

❍ Cancelling the Countdown

3. Press the [Count/Marker] button and the indicator light goes out.

Modifying an Accompaniment

You can add variation to the Automatic Accompaniment by assigning different functions to the Performance Pads and pedals. For more information, see “Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions)” (p. 126).

When you use Automatic Accompaniment, you can easily add Fill Ins to the accompaniment patterns, change arrangements, and make other changes.

■ Changing the Accompaniment Pattern (Fill In Buttons)

Automatic Accompaniment

There are two accompaniment patterns: the Original, and a Variation. In addition, a fill-in (or short phrase) is added at the points where the accompaniment patterns change, which adds more interest to the song. It can be effective to use the simpler original pattern for the first half of the song, and the variation pattern for the second half.

What’s a “Fill In”?

A short improvisational phrase inserted at the bar line is called a “Fill In.” The KR105 automatically plays the appropriate phrase for the selected Music Style.

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Press the Fill In [To Variation] button and watch the indicator flash.

The instrument is set so that the variation performance pattern is played.

Press the Fill In [To Original] button and watch the indicator flash.

The instrument is set so that the original performance pattern is played. Pressing these buttons during a performance inserts a one-bar fill-in at the

appropriate place and time.

Adding a Fill-in without Changing the Accompaniment Pattern

You can play only the fill-in, without changing the accompaniment pattern. Press the lit [To Original] or [To Variation] Fill In button during the performance.

■ Changing Accompaniment Patterns in the Screen

You can change accompaniment patterns in intros, fill-ins, endings, and so on by touching the screen. This lets you enjoy even more advanced performances.

1. Press the One Touch [Arranger] button.

The Arranger basic screen is displayed.

2. Touch <Arranger>.

The following screen appears.

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Touch the screen to change the accompaniment pattern.

Leading Bass

The Leading Bass function allows you to change the way the Arranger reads the chords you play. If <Leading Bass> is off, the Acc Bass partplays the root of the chords that feed the Arranger, while the chords of the ACCOMP 1~6 parts are voiced in such a way as to avoid semitone intervals (for complex chords) that wouldn’t sound very nice.

Leading Bass function gives you more artistic license because you specify the notes played by the Acc Bass part. Switch on <Leading Bass> for songs that rely on bass rather than on chord patterns (for example C – C/B – C/Bb, etc.).

Automatic Accompaniment

■ Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music

When you press the [User Function] buttons, the [Style Orchestrator] button’s indicator goes out, and the function of the Performance Pads changes. For details refer to p. 66 and p. 126.

When simple Music Styles are selected, there may be no change in the arrangement even when you use the Style Orchestrator function.

Styles (Style Orchestrator)

You can change the arrangement of an accompaniment. This function is called “Style Orchestrator.” Each Music Style has four different accompaniment arrangements.

Automatic Accompaniment

1. Press the [Style Orchestrator] button and watch the indicator light up.

The instrument is set to allow you to change the arrangement with the Performance Pads.

2. Press Performance Pad [1]–[3] to change the arrangement for the

accompaniment.

Watch the indicator of the button you pressed light up.

Button Explanation

1 (Basic) This is the simplest arrangement. 2 (Advanced) This is a more involved arrangement. 3 (Full) This is the most elavorate arrangement.

Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand

With some harmonies, Tones may change automatically. Also, when you play several keys at the same time, in some cases harmony may be added to one note.

Part (Melody Intelligence)

You can add harmony to the notes you play on the keyboard. While an Automatic Accompaniment is playing, the matching harmony is

automatically added to the notes you are playing with the right hand. This function is called “Melody Intelligence.”

1. Press the [Melody Intelligence] button and watch the indicator light up.

When you play something on the right-hand section of the keyboard, harmony is added.

The following “Melody Intelligence screen” appears.

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Automatic Accompaniment

2. Select and touch a harmony type.

Then when you play a melody on the keyboard, a harmony style is automatically added.

When you touch <Exit>, you’re returned to the previous screen, while the Melody Intelligence function remains selected.

3. Press the [Melody Intelligence] button once more and the indicator light

goes out.

The Melody Intelligence function is cancelled.

Playing Sounds in the Left Hand (Lower Tone)

Normally, when using Automatic Accompaniment in a performance, sounds are not produced by playing the left-hand part of the keyboard. When you touch the <Lower> icon, you can have Tones from the left side of the keyboard play simultaneously with the Automatic Accompaniment.

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

Automatic Accompaniment

This sets the Automatic Accompaniment.

2. On the Basic screen, touch <Lower>.

Now when you play a chord in the left-hand keyboard area, the notes you play will sound, and the accompaniment chord changes.

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Stopping the Sound in the Left-hand

3. Touch <Lower>.

The <Lower> icon returns to the original color. The lower Tones stop playing.

Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added (Piano Style Arranger)

Usually with Automatic Accompaniment, you play chords on the left-hand side of the keyboard and the melody on the right-hand side. Chords can also be recognized over the entire keyboard, allowing you to perform using Automatic Accompaniment without splitting the keyboard. This function is called “Piano Style Arranger.”

This makes it possible to add an accompaniment automatically as you play a song by playing chords in the ordinary way, without giving any thought to the location of a keyboard split.

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

2. Touch <Split> to turn the Split function off.

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Automatic Accompaniment

3. Select a Music Style (p. 39).

4. Play the keyboard.

The accompaniment starts when you play a chord anywhere on the keyboard.

Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each

When this knob is turned completely to the Accompaniment side, no sounds from the keyboard are audible, even when the keys are pressed. You can usually leave the knob at the center position.

Part (Balance)

You can adjust the volume balance between the accompaniment and the keyboard, and the volume balance for each of the parts in a Music Style.

■ Changing the Volume Balance between the

Automatic Accompaniment

Accompaniment and the Keyboard (Balance Knob)

You can change the volume balance between a song and accompaniment and the notes you play on the keyboard.

1. Adjust the volume balance with the Balance knob.

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■ Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Performance Part (Part Balance)

You can adjust the volume of each performance part in a Music Style, and the balance between parts when playing multiple Tones on the keyboard.

NOTE

1. Press the [Part Balance] button and watch the indicator light up.

The following “Part Balance screen” appears. Touch <Accomp> or <Keyboard> to switch the two screens.

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The volume balance between each of the performance parts in the Music Style is indicated.

Switch the screens

Display Performance part

Rhythm Music Style Rhythm Part Bass Bass, Bass Tone (p. 44)

Accomp

Phrase

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This shows the volume balance between each of the keyboard’s Tones when layer performance (p. 25) or split performance (p. 26) are used, or the volume balance when using the keyboard to play percussion instruments or sound effects (p. 22).

Accompaniment 1, Accompaniment 2, Accompaniment 3, Chord Tone (p. 44)

Short phrases sounded when the Performance Pads are pressed.

Switch the screens

Automatic Accompaniment

Displayed Tone Part

Drums Percussion instruments or sound effects played with the keys Lower Left-hand Tone Layer Layer Tone Upper Right-hand Tone

2. Touch each slider to adjust the volume balance.

You can also make these adjustments by touching the adjustment sliders and then using the dial.

Touch <Exit> to go back to the previous screen.

3. Song Playback

If there is recorded song data, the “Delete song” screen appears.

If it’s okay to delete the song, touch <OK>. If you do not want to delete the song, touch <Cancel>, andregister the song to the Favorites (p. 59).

Playing a Song

Now, let’s try practicing while playing back internal songs, commercial music files, and songs on floppy disk.

You can use rewind or fast-forward to go to any desired measure, and play back from that point.

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Selecting the Song

1. Press the [Song/File] button.

The following “Song Selection screen” appears.

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Touch and drag up and down in the scroll bar to scroll through the screen and display other songs.

Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.

When you touch < >, songs selected from all of the internal songs are played in random order.

When you touch < >, all of the songs in the genre you have selected are played in order, starting from the selected song. When the last song is finished, playback resumes from the first song in the genre.

< >: The selected song is played back. This changes to < > while the song

By touching <File>, you can view information about the song (p. 141) and save songs (p. 87).

< >< >: The song genre changes.

: The fingering is included in the notation. : The chords are indicated in the notation. : You can display song lyrics.

is played back; playback stops when you touch < >.

2. Touch the name of the song to be played back.

When you start playback of songs, the measure number on the Basic screen appears in reverse video. The performance data is being loaded while the indication is highlighted; please wait a few moments for this to be completed.

You use and the dial to select songs.

Playing back

3. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The button indicator lights up, and playback of the song begins.

Stopping the Song

4. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button once again.

The button indicator light goes out, and the song stops. When the song is finished, playback stops automatically. Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song.

Record/Playback Buttons

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Track buttons (Rhythm, Whole, Bass/Accomp, Lower, Upper):

Each performance part of the song being played back is assigned to a track button. Use these buttons to select the performance parts that are muted or played. For more detailed information, refer to p. 69.

[ (Reset)] button: Returns to the beginning of the song.

[ (Play/Stop)] button:

Plays back the song, or if the song is currently being played, it stops the song.

[ (Rec)] button: Records the performance. For more detailed information, refer to p. 75.

[ (Bwd)] button: Moves back the playback position of the song one measure each time

the button is pressed. When held down, the song “rewinds” continuously.

[ (Fwd)] button: Advances the playback position of the song one measure each time the button is pressed. When held down, the song is forwarded continuously.

Song Playback

NOTE

When using markers to specify a section to be repeated (p. 72), you can rewind and fast forward only within the range

etween Marker A and

Marker B.

Holding down the [ (Play/Stop)] button and pressing the [ (Fwd)] button moves you to the end of the song.

When Selecting Songs in Folders

If a folder contains 500 or more files and/or folders, some of the files and folders may not be displayed.

1. Touch the folder name.

2. Touch < > at the bottom left of the screen.

After a moment, a list of songs in the folder is displayed.

Song Playback

You can also select the folder using the dial or the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button on the remote; the folder can then be opened by pressing the

[ (PLAY)] button.

3. Touch a song from the list that appears to select the song you want to

play back.

* Depending on the number of songs contained in a folder, this may take some time.

NOTE

■ Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search)

Only the KR105’s internal songs are searchable.

You can search for songs that match the conditions you set regarding the song tempo or genre. You can also search the songs using the first character of the song name.

1. Press the [Song/File] button.

2. Touch < >.

The following screen appears.

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Condition Search screen Name Search screen

Song Playback

❍ Searching by Conditions

3. Touch the parameter you want to set, then use the dial to select the search

conditions.

With <Data>, songs are searched according to data included in the internal songs. You can use four different criteria in searches: “Chords,” “Lyrics,” “Finger” (fingering numbers), and “Any.” By selecting a song containing any of this data, then displaying it in the KR105’s notation, you can display information about the selected data.

4. Touch <Search>.

The search results appear in the display. Touch the song name to select the song. Touch <Exit> to return to the Song Selection screen.

❍ Searching by Song Name

3. Touch <By Name>.

Touch <By Key> to return to the Condition Search screen.

4. Decide which character you will use for the search.

Touch here to switch these screens.

5. Touch <Search>.

Song Playback

The selected character appears in the middle of the screen. Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→”B”→”C”...). Touch <A-0> to toggle between alphabets and numerals.

The search results appear in the display. Touch the song name to select the song. Touch <Exit> several times to return to the previous screen.

Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)

You can register songs you are currently practicing or enjoy playing to “Favorites,” allowing you to select these songs easily.

Selecting the Song

1. Press the [Song/File] button.

The Song Selection screen appears (p. 54).

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Song Playback

2. Touch the song name to select the song to be registered.

Registering to Favorites

3. Touch <Favorites>.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

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4. Touch <OK>.

The selected song is registered to Favorites. Now you can select the registered song by selecting Favorites for the genre in the

Song Selection screen.

■ Removing Songs From Favorites

This deletes registered songs for Favorites.

1. In the Song Selection screen, select Favorites for the genre.

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Song Playback

2. Touch the name of the song to be deleted.

3. Touch <Del>.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

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4. Touch <OK>.

The song is deleted from the Favorites family.

4. Practice Functions

Chord names can be displayed in some of the internal songs and recorded performances using the KR105’s Chord Sequencer (p. 106).

In some internal songs, the fingering is displayed. The fingering numbers shown in the screen indicate one possible fingering.

With the KR105, you can enjoy practice using a variety of functions.

Displaying Scores

The KR105 can display scores not only for the internal songs, but for music files and performances recorded with the KR105. This is very convenient for performing while reading the music and for checking songs that have been recorded. When you play back a music file with lyrics, the lyrics appear on screen.

Selecting the song

When playing back songs on floppy disks, first insert the floppy disk in the disk drive.

1. Press the [Song/File] button to select a song.

For details refer to “Playing a Song” (p. 54).

2. Press the [DigiScore] button.

The “Score screen” appears.

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<Option> Makes detailed settings for the score display (p. 64).

Icon Description

Displays an enlarged score. You can also display the note names.

The score and keyboard are displayed on the KR105. This allows you to check the keys that are pressed for the sounds played back.

Selects the part for which the score is displayed. * You can specify the track or part to be displayed with

<Option> (p. 64).

The left pedal functions as the “Replay.” When you press the pedal during the playback of the song, playback stops, and when you release the pedal, playback resumes starting at the beginning of that measure. When the pedal is pressed in rapid succession, playback is returned the same number of measures as the number of times the pedal is pressed. In situations such as when you want to hear a difficult phrase repeated a number of times, you can press the pedal to go to an earlier point in the song.

3. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

No notes are shown in the score if the selected part contains no data. To change the part being displayed, refer to “Making Detailed Settings for the Score Display” (p. 64).

Playback of the song begins, and the score advances along with the progression of the performance.

Notes Regarding the Score Display

Practice Functions

• When playback of a song begins, appears in the Score screen. While this symbol is displayed, performance data is being loaded from floppy disk or

internal memory. It may take thirty seconds to a minute or more to read the data. Please wait.

• The displayed scores are based on music files. Priority is placed on the readability of the displayed music, not on the accurate rendition of difficult, high-level performances. Thus, there may be discrepancies seen when compared with commercially available printed music. The display is not intended for viewing advanced songs requiring precisely detailed scores, or complex songs.

• On the score display screen, lyrics and notes may extend beyond the range displayed on the screen and may not be visible.

• Playback may start over from the beginning if you display the score or change the displayed part during playback of the song.

NOTE

■ Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds

(Touch the Notes)

In the Score screen, you can have notes played by touching the notes on the screen.

When you touch < > to show the keyboard on the screen, the touched note is indicated by the corresponding note on the keyboard. This allows you to confirm notes by sight, sound, and touch.

In addition, when you trace part of the score with your finger, the traced segment is played back. This allows you to easily play back phrases you like.

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Practice Functions

■ Making Detailed Settings for the Score Display

In some internal songs, the fingering is displayed. The fingering numbers shown in the screen indicate one possible fingering.

Chord names can be displayed in some of the internal songs and recorded performances using the KR105’s Chord Sequencer (p. 106).

You can change the part appearing on the score display and change the manner in which the score is displayed.

1. Press the [DigiScore] button to display the Score screen.

2. Touch <Option>.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

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Practice Functions

Switch the screens

3. Touch for the parameter being set to select the value.

Touch <Exit> to return to the Score screen.

Lyrics

Sets whether or not the lyrics appear in the music.

Finger Numbers Whether or not the fingering appears in the music.

Chords

Whether or not chord names appear in the music.

Pitches

Sets whether or not the note names appear in the music when the score is expanded.

Clef L

Determines whether a treble or bass clef is shown in the score for the left-hand part.

Clef R

Determines whether treble or bass clef is shown in the score for the right-hand part.

Key

Score is displayed in the specified key.

Item Setting

ON The lyrics are displayed.

OFF Not displayed.

ON The fingering is displayed.

OFF Not displayed.

ON The chord names are displayed.

OFF Not displayed.

OFF Not displayed. C, D, E The pitch names (C, D, E) are displayed. Do, Re, Mi

(Fixed) Do, Re, Mi

(Movable) Auto Display is switched automatically. G Clef G (treble) clef is displayed in the score. F Clef F (bass) clef is displayed in the score. Auto Display is switched automatically. G Clef G (treble) clef is displayed in the score. F Clef F (bass) clef is displayed in the score. Auto Key is switched automatically. b x 5–0–

# x 6

The pitch names (fixed Do) are displayed.

The syllable names (movable Do) are displayed.

Score is displayed in the specified key.

Item Setting

Other than for your own personal enjoyment, use of the scores that are output without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.

User Part

Selects the part to display when “User” is selected as the part to be displayed.

Lower Part

Selects the part to display when “Lower” is selected as the part to be displayed.

Upper Part

Selects the part to display when “Upper” is selected as the part to be displayed.

■ Saving Scores as Image Data

You can take scores that are displayed on the KR105 and save them to floppy disks. You can also use saved image data to your computer.

User Track, Parts 1–16

Lower Track, Parts 1–16

Upper Track, Part 1–16

NOTE

1. Insert the floppy disk onto which you want to save the image data in the

KR105’s disk drive.

Use a floppy disk formatted on the KR105. For more on formatting disks, refer to p.

85.

2. Press the [Song/File] button to select a song.

3. Press the [DigiScore] button.

The Score screen appears.

4. Touch <Option>.

5. Touch <Export>.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.d-scorebmp.eps_60

Practice Functions

6. Touch for each parameter to set the range of the image data.

7. Touch <Execute>.

The score is saved to the floppy disk as image data in BMP (bitmap) format.

Adjusting the Tempo

This changes the song and Music Style tempos. If songs seem difficult to play at their original speed, you may find it helpful to first

practice with the tempo slowed down. Then, after becoming more familiar with the song, you can practice it at a gradually faster tempo.

Changing the tempo has no effect on the pitch of the notes. And you can change the tempo even when the song is in progress.

Practice Functions

Adjusting the Tempo with the Tempo [-] [+] Buttons

Pressing the [+] button once increases the tempo by one unit. Holding down the button makes the tempo increase continuously. Pressing the [-] button once decreases the tempo by one unit. Holding down the button makes the tempo decrease continuously. Pressing the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously returns the selected Music Style or song to the basic tempo.

■ Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time (Tap Tempo)

You can also set the tempo by pressing the Performance Pad. This feature is called “Tap Tempo.” By using the Tap Tempo function, you can quickly set the tempo you are thinking of, without specifying the tempo in numerical terms.

Assigning Functions to the Performance Pads

1. Press the [User Function] button and watch the indicator light up.

2. Touch for the Performance Pad to which the function is

You can also assign the Tap Tempo function to the pedal, and use the pedal to specify the tempo. For details, refer to “Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions)” (p. 126).

assigned, then select “Tap Tempo.”

3. Touch <Exit>; the tempo is indicated in the upper left of the screen.

Specifying the Tempo

4. Press the Pad to which “Tap Tempo” is assigned at least twice.

The tempo is set to the song you used when tapping the button.

■ Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)

If a song has tempo changes, it helps to practice the song first at a steady tempo. Overriding tempo changes is called “Tempo Muting.”

1. Hold down the [ (Play/Stop)] button and press one of the Tempo [-]

[+] buttons.

When tempo muting is in effect, the tempo display appears in reverse video.

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When you play back the song, it will play at a constant tempo.

Cancel the Tempo Mute Setting

1. Hold down the [ (Play/Stop)] button and press one of the Tempo [-]

[+] buttons.

Tempo muting is canceled. Tempo Mute will also be cancelled when you select a different song.

Practice Functions

Match the Tempo Before You Begin

You can have a count sound be played before the song starts playing back by holding down

the [ (Reset)] button while

you press the [( )Play/ stop] button.The status of the Count settings won’t be affected by your use of this procedure.

For more about other settings on the Count settings screen, refer to “Changing the Settings for the Count” (p. 131).

Playing (Count In)

When you’re playing along with a song, you can listen to the tempo before you start playing by adding a count-in.

This audible count before the song playback is called a “Count-In.”

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1. Press the [Count/Marker] button and watch the indicator light up.

Practice Functions

The following “Count settings screen” appears.

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2. Touch <Count Mode> to set this to “Count In” or “Count In/

Down.”

With this setting, two measures count down before the song playback starts.

Cancelling the Count In

1. Press the [Count/Marker] button so its indicator is turned off.

By touching <Exit> instead of the [Count/Mark] button, you can close the Count settings screen without cancelling the count.

Muting Some Parts Before Playing

For more on music files, refer to “Music Files That the KR105 Can Use” (p. 168).

If a single Track button includes more than one instrument and you want to mute just one of those instruments, take a look at “Modifying the Settings of Each Part” (p. 100).

When a single Part is not played, it is called “Minus One.” Using Minus One, you can mute out a particular instrument and play the part yourself.

When playing back SMF files for Roland Piano Digital series instruments, and the [3/ Lower] button and [4/Upper] button do not correctly control the lower/ upper performances, please change the “Track Assign” settings. Please refer to “Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign)” (p. 142).

You can adjust the balance between the keyboard and song volume levels. Check out “Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Performance Part (Part Balance)” (p. 52).

(Track Buttons)

With commercially available music files for piano lessons, the part for each hand can be played back independently. This makes it easy to practice hands separately. For example, you can follow along with your right hand while you listen to that same right-hand part be played, or you can practice the left-hand part while the right-hand part plays. A music file for piano lessons may be assigned to the five Track buttons as shown below.

Drums/SFX Accom-

By using these Track buttons, you can eliminate the sound of specific parts. This is referred to as “muting.”

By recording your own performances to the Track Buttons in this fashion, you can mute parts the same way. For details, refer to “Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons (Redoing Recordings)” (p. 81).

paniment

Left-hand

Part

Right-hand

Part

1. Select the song that you wish to play back (p. 54).

Selecting the Part that You’ll be Playing

2. Press any one of the Track buttons to make the button’s indicator light go

dark.

The sound for the selected part no longer plays. For example, when practicing the right hand, press the [4/Upper] button.

When you play back the song, the right-hand performance will not sound. Practice your right-hand performance along with the left-hand playback.

Playing Back a Song

Practice Functions

3. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The song will begin playing back. The part you selected in step 2 will not sound. Once again press the button you selected in step 2. The button’s indicator will light up, and the part will be heard once again. Even while the song is playing, you can press the track buttons to mute or un-mute the sound.

Stopping the Song

4. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The song will stop.

Setting Markers for Repeated Practice

Markers can also be assigned in units of beats rather than measures. Refer to “Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure” (p. 131).

(Marker)

By setting markers at points in a song that you want to practice repeatedly, you can then easily go to and repeat play back of the selected measures.

■ Placing a Marker within a Song

You can place two separate markers (Marker A and Marker B) in one song. These markers are placed at the beginning of a measure to make the beginning and end of a section of music. Placing markers is a handy way to start playback at the same place as many times as you like. You can add markers or move to a marker even while playback is in progress.

Access the Marker Screen

First, select the song in which you’ll set the markers (p. 54).

Practice Functions

1. Press the [Count/Marker] button.

2. Touch <Marker>.

Placing Markers

3. Go to the measure where you want to set a marker using the [ (Bwd)]

The Marker screen appears.

fig.d-marker.eps_60

and [ (Fwd)] buttons.

4. Touch <- - -> for Marker A.

Marker A is placed at the beginning of the measure you selected. “- - -” on the screen will change to the number of the measure where you placed the

marker.

5. In the same way, touch the Marker B <- - -> to set Marker B.

It is not possible to assign marker B to the same location or a measure before marker A.

■ Playback from a Marker Location

1. At the marker screen, touch the measure number of the marker you want

to go to.

Playback will start from wherever Marker A or Marker B are set. With the song playing back, playback will continue if you touch Marker A or Marker

B on the Marker screen.

■ Erasing a Marker

1. Touch <Clear> for the marker you want to erase.

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Practice Functions

The marker disappears and the on-screen display changes to <- - ->.

■ Moving a Marker

You can move a marker that has been placed in a song. You can also move the section of music defined by Markers A and B forward or back, without changing the number of measures of marked.

1. On the Marker screen, touch or for the marker to be moved.

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When you touch , the marker is moved to a previous part of the song.

When you touch , the marker is moved to a later part of the song.

Moving Markers A and B without Changing the Interval Between Them

When <Repeat> is On

• If neither Marker A nor Marker B is set, the song is played back from the beginning to the end.

• If you only place marker A, playback repeats from marker A to the end of the song.

• If you only place marker B, playback repeats from the beginning of the song to marker B.

1. On the Marker screen, touch or in the middle of the screen.

For example, if you have Marker A set at the beginning of the fifth measure, and

Marker B set at the beginning of the ninth measure, when you touch , Marker A is moved to the beginning of the first measure, and Marker B is moved to the beginning of the fifth measure.

Touch to shift Marker A to the beginning of the ninth measure and Marker B to the beginning of the thirteenth measure.

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Measure

1 5913

678 101112 141516

Practice Functions

Marker A

1 5913

Measure

Marker B

678 101112 141516

Marker A

Marker B

■ Playing Back the Same Passage Over and Over

You can play back a particular passage over and over. This is convenient when you want to focus on a passage.

1. First, set Marker A and Marker B to define the measures you want to

repeat.

For instance, suppose you want to play back the passage from the fifth through eighth measures over and over. You should place Marker A at the beginning of the fifth bar and Marker B at the beginning of the ninth bar.

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Off On

2. Touch <Repeat> in the Marker screen.

The setting is made for repeated playback of the passage from marker A to marker B. When you play the song, the marked section of music plays back repeatedly.

Cancelling Repeat Playback

3. Touch <Repeat> in the Marker screen, and the icon returns to the

original color.

Repeat playback is cancelled.

Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back (Transpose)

By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with many sharps (#) or flats (b), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to read and play.

You can also use this function to play back a song in a different key. When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the pitch to a range that is

comfortable for the singer, while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same fingering positions).

First make sure you have selected the song to be transposed (p. 54).

Practice Functions

1. Press the [Transpose] button.

A “Transpose screen” like the one below appears.

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2. Touch the Transpose icon.

Icon Target Settings Value

Keyboard sound -6~0~5

Song to be played back -24~0~24

Keyboard sounds, songs being played back -6~0~5

3. Touch the screen keyboard or , to select the transposition

value.

Each time you press or , it transposes the key by a semitone.

The transposition value reverts to “0” when you turn off the power or select another song.

When you touch , a value of “0” is set. You can also use the dial to change the transposition value. When you transpose a song or the keyboard, the [Transpose] button’s indicator

lights up. As you play the keyboard or play back the song, the notes are transposed. When you touch <Exit>, the transposition remains in effect, and you’re returned to

the previous screen.

Cancelling Transposition

4. Press the [Transpose] button and the indicator light goes out.

Transposition is cancelled.

Practice Functions

The next time you press the [Transpose] button, illuminating the indicator, the music is transposed by the value set here.

Example: Playing a song in E major while playing the keys for C major

In this example, C is the root note in the key of C major. E, the root of E major, is the

third in C major. It is up four keys, including the black keys, so touch , then enter “4” for the setting.

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

5. Recording and Saving the Performance

Recorded performances are discarded when another song is selected, or when the power is turned off. Be sure to save important performances. Take a look at “Saving Songs” (p.

87).

You can easily record performances using the five track buttons. A recorded performance can be played back to listen to your own playing, or to add

additional parts.

You can use the KR105 to make the following kinds of recordings.

• Recording just your own keyboard performance → “Recording a New Song (New Song)” (p. 76)

• Recording performances using Automatic Accompaniment → “Recording With Accompaniment” (p. 78)

• Recording along with the internal songs

→ “Recording Along with a Song” (p. 80)

• Re-recording → “Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons (Redoing Recordings)” (p. 81)

❍ If the Following Screen Appears

If you’ve recorded a song or changed a song’s settings (see p. 100), the following message appears on the screen when you try to choose another song.

NOTE

If it’s okay to delete the song, touch <OK>. If you do not want to delete the song, touch <Cancel>, and either save the song (p.

87) or register the song to the Favorites (p. 59).

Recording a New Song (New Song)

If you select <New Song> when a song has already been recorded, the “OK to delete song?” prompt appears in the screen. For more detailed information, refer to “If the Following Screen Appears” (p.

75).

This records keyboard performances without the use of the internal songs or Automatic Accompaniment.

Settings for Recording Performances

1. Press One Touch Program [Piano] button.

This sets the KR105 for performance without the use of Automatic Accompaniment.

2. Decide on the tone of the performance (p. 21).

Use the Tone buttons and the touch screen to select the tone. When you have finished choosing the settings, touch <Exit> to display the Basic screen.

Recording and Saving the Performance

Recording Settings

3. Press the [ (Rec)] button.

You press the [ (Rec)] button and the following messages will appear, when a song has already been recorded.

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Touch <New Song>. This switches the KR105 to the settings required for recording a new song. The KR105 is put in recording standby. To cancel recording, press the [ (Rec)] button once more.

4. Decide on the tempo and beat.

If necessary, press the [Metronome] button to play the metronome. When you have finished making the settings, touch <Exit> to display the Basic

screen.

Start Recording

Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the KR105 is turned off. If you do not want a performance deleted, then save it to Favorites. Refer to “Saving Songs” (p. 87).

5. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

A two-bar count-in plays, then recording starts.

Even without pressing the [ (Play/Stop)] button, recording starts when you play the keyboard. There is no count-in played when you start by playing rather than

pushing the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

When recording starts, the [ (Play/Stop)] and [ (Rec)] buttons’ indicators light up.

Stop Recording

6. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

Recording stops. The performance is recorded to the [1/Whole] button.

Listening to the Recorded Performance

7. Press the [ (Reset)] button, then press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The recorded performance is played back.

When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, playback stops.

NOTE

Recording and Saving the Performance

Track buttons assignments for recorded performances

When you record only a keyboard performance, the performance will be assigned to the track buttons as follows.

• Normal performance (playing a single Tone from the entire keyboard)

The performance is recorded to the [1/Whole] button.

• Layer performance

The performance is recorded to the [2/Bass/Accomp] button.

• Split performance

The lower part of the keyboard is recorded to the [3/Lower] button, and the upper part of the keyboard is recorded to the [4/Upper] button.

• Layer performance and Split performance

The performance played in the left side of the keyboard is recorded to the [3/ Lower] button, the performance in the right side to the [4/Upper] button, and the Layer performance to the [2/Bass/Accomp] button.

• Drum set or sound effect performance

Recorded on the [R/Rhythm] button.

Recording With Accompaniment

75).

You can change how recording is stopped when recording a performance with Automatic Accompaniment. To learn how, see “Changing How Recording Stops” (p. 82).

Try recording a performance along with the Automatic Accompaniment.

Settings for Recording Performances

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

This chooses the setting for Automatic Accompaniment.

2. Decide on the Music Style.

When you have finished choosing the settings, touche <Exit> to display the Basic screen.

Recording Settings

3. Press the [ (Rec)] button.

You press the [ (Rec)] button and the following messages will appear, when a song has already been recorded.

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Recording and Saving the Performance

Touch <New Song>. This switches the KR105 to the settings required for recording a new song.

The KR105 is put in recording standby. To cancel recording, press the [ (Rec)] button once more.

4. Decide on the tempo.

Start Recording

5. Play a chord on the lower part of the keyboard.

An Automatic Accompaniment intro starts, and recording starts at the same time.

Stop Recording

6. Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

An ending plays, then the Automatic Accompaniment, and recording stop at the same time.

Listening to the Recorded Performance

7. Press the [ (Reset)] button, then press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The recorded performance plays back.

When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, playback stops.

Track buttons assignments for recorded performances

Music Styles are composed of eight parts. For details, refer to “Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment” (p. 35).

Performances that have been recorded using Automatic Accompaniment are assigned to the track buttons as shown below.

Track button Performance Recorded

The rhythm part of an Automatic Accompaniment is recorded

[R/Rhythm]

here. In addition, drum sets and effect sounds that are selected with the keys in a performance are recorded to this track.

[1/Whole]

[2/ Bass Accomp]

[3/Lower]

[4/Upper]

When using Piano Style accompaniment (p. 51), the performance played on the keyboard is recorded here.

The Automatic Accompaniment bass part and accompaniment part are recorded here.

When the KR105 is set so that sounds from performances on the left-hand side of the keyboard are played while the Automatic Accompaniment sounds (p. 50), your own performance on the left-hand side of the keyboard is recorded here.

Your own performance on the right-hand side of the keyboard is recorded here.

Recording and Saving the Performance

Recording Along with a Song

The song tempo is stored within the song you selected.

Only drum sets or SFX set are recorded to the [R/Rhythm] button.

Try recording along with internal songs and songs on floppy disk. Here, record your right-hand performance along with the song accompaniment.

Settings for Recording Performances

Select a song before you begin recording. When you have selected the song, press the [DigiScore] button to display the notation. For more on how to select songs, refer to p. 54; for instructions on displaying the notation, refer to p. 61.

1. Decide on the tone and tempo of the performance.

After choosing the settings, touch <Exit> to display the Basic screen.

Recording Settings

2. Press the [ (Rec)] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.m-rec.eps_60

Recording and Saving the Performance

3. Touch <Add On>.

With this setting, you can record while listening to the selected song.

Selecting the Track to Record

4. Press the track button for the track that you want to record (i.e., the track

that you want to play yourself).

The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the KR105 enters recordingstandby mode. Since in this example we will record the upper part performance, press the [4/ Upper] button to make the button’s indicator light blink. To cancel recording, press the [ (Rec)] button once more.

Start Recording

5. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

A two-bar count-in plays, then recording starts. Even without pressing the [ (Play/Stop)] button, recording starts when you

play the keyboard. There is no count-in played when you start by playing the keyboard instead of pushing the [ (Play/Stop)] button. When recording starts, the [ (Play/Stop)] and [ (Rec)] buttons’ indicators light.

Stop Recording

NOTE

6. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

Recording stops.

Listening to the Recorded Performance

When you want to record over again after deleting all of the previous recording, refer to “Erasing Recorded Performances” (p. 82).

The song tempo is stored within the song you selected. If you want to change the tempo of the recorded song, refer to “Changing the Tempo of Recorded Songs” (p. 114) and “Changing the Tempo Within the Song” (p. 114).

7. Press the [ (Reset)] button, then press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The recorded performance is played back.

When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, recording stops.

Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons (Redoing Recordings)

When you want to re-record, specify the Track button for the performance you want to re-record, and then record again.

When you select a previously recorded Track button and re-record, everything from the point at which you begin recording up to the point where you stop recording will be replaced by the newly re-recorded performance.

1. Use the [ (Bwd)] and [ (Fwd)] buttons to go to the measure

where you want to begin recording.

2. Press the [ (Rec)] button.

Recording and Saving the Performance

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.m-rec.eps_60

3. Touch <Add on>.

4. Press the Track button for the track you want to re-record.

The indicator for the selected Track button starts blinking.

The [ (Play/Stop)] button’s indicator flashes, and the KR105 is put in recording standby.

To cancel recording, press the [ (Rec)] button once more.

5. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button to begin recording.

Rerecording the Accompaniment Part of Automatic Accompaniment

When rerecording an Automatic Accompaniment performance, set Sync Start (p.

43), then specify a chord or press the [Start/Stop] button.

6. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button to stop recording.

If you also want to rerecord the ending of the Automatic Accompaniment, press the [Intro/Ending] button.

Erasing Recorded Performances

You can use the following method to delete a recorded performance.

1. Hold down the [Song/File] button and press the [ (Rec)] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.m-songdel.eps_60

2. Touch <OK>.

This deletes the recorded song. When you touch <Cancel>, the previous screen appears and the recorded song is not erased.

■ Erasing the Performance on Specific Tracks

Recording and Saving the Performance

You can select and erase performances on specific tracks.

1. Hold down the Track button for the track containing the performance

you want to erase, then press the [ (Rec)] button.

The Track button’s light goes dark, and the recorded music is erased.

Changing How Recording Stops

When recording an Automatic Accompaniment performance, you can change the accompaniment and the way recording mode stops.

1. Press the [Menu] button and watch the indicator light up.

The Menu screen appears.

2. Touch <Rec Mode>.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

3. Touch <Rec Stop> to switch between “Arranger Stop” and

“Composer Stop.”

Display Explanation

Arranger Stop

Composer Stop

Recording stops at the same time the Automatic Accompaniment stops.

Recording and Saving the Performance

Recording does not stop, even when the Automatic Accompaniment stops. When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, recording

stops.

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups

You can record songs that start with pickup beats (songs that start on a beat other than the measure’s first beat).

fig.PU.e

Count Sound

Measure –2

Carry out Steps 1–4 on p. 76 to prepare for recording. If the [ (Rec)] button’s indicator is not lit, press the [ (Rec)] button so the

indicator is lit. The KR105 is put in recording standby.

1. Press the [ (Bwd)] button once.

The measure number in the upper right of the Basic screen changes to “PU,” and the KR105 is set to record a song starting with a pickup.

fig.d-pu.eps_60

Recording and Saving the Performance

Start recording. After a one-measure count, recording begins.

PU 1

Recording begins here

Using Floppy Disks

If you’re using the disk drive for the first time, be sure to read the important notes on p. 6.

Never remove the disk while it is being read or written.

Doing so will scratch the magnetic surface of the disk, making it unusable. (The disk drive indicator will light brightly while data is being read or written. Normally, it will be lit dimly or will be dark.)

When a floppy disk is initialized, all of the data saved on the disk is erased.

If you’re formatting a used floppy disk for reuse, be sure to check first to make sure the disk doesn’t contain any data you don’t want to lose.

You can use the KR105’s disk drive to save songs to floppy disks and listen to commercial music files.

■ Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk

Inserting a floppy disk

1. With the front of the floppy disk facing up, insert the disk in the disk

drive slot until there is an audible click.

fig.diskdrive.e

Indicator Eject Button

Floppy Disk

Removing a floppy disk

2. Press the Eject button.

The end of the floppy disk comes out of the slot. Grasp the edge of the floppy disk and gently pull it out.

■ Formatting Floppy Disks (Format)

A newly purchased floppy disk, or a floppy disk that has been used by another device cannot be used as is. Such floppy disks must be “formatted” (initialized) for use with the KR105.

If a floppy disk is in a format that doesn’t match the format of this unit, you won’t be able to use that floppy disk.

fig.panel4-3

NOTE

Recording and Saving the Performance

First make sure that the protect tab of the floppy disk is in the “Write (write enable)” position.

Protect tab

Rear side of the disk

WRITE (you can save data to the disk)

PROTECT (you cannot save data)

1. Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive.

Don’t try to take the floppy disk out of the disk drive until the formatting process is finished.

If “Error” appears on screen, take a look at “Error Messages” (p. 155).

2. Press the [Song/File] button.

3. Touch <File>.

A “Song File Menu” screen like the one below appears.

fig.d-songfile.eps_60

Recording and Saving the Performance

4. Touch <Format Disk>.

The following screen appears.

fig.d-format.eps_60

5. Touch <OK>.

Initialization of the disk begins. Touch <Cancel> to go back to the previous screen. When initialization is completed, you’re returned to the previous screen.

NOTE

Saving Songs

When using a new floppy disk, first initialize (format) the disk on the KR105. Take a look at “Formatting Floppy Disks (Format)” (p. 85).

Some commercially available music files cannot be saved because they are copy protected.

If not handled with care, a floppy disk can be damaged, or the data on it become corrupted, making playback impossible. We recommend saving your songs on two different floppy disks.

When you want to clear all of the content saved to the “Favorites” and restore the settings to the original factory condition on the KR105, refer to “Formatting the User Memory” (p. 139).

A recorded performance is discarded when you switch off the power or choose another song. Storing recorded performances and other data to floppy disks or the Favorites is called “saving.” Be sure to save important songs to floppy disks or Favorites.

What are “Favorites?”

You can register songs you are currently practicing or particularly like to “Favorites,” allowing you to select these songs easily (p. 59). On the KR105, when you register a song on a floppy disk to Favorites, you can then play back the song without inserting the floppy disk in the disk drive.

If a recorded performance is saved to Favorites, the performance won’t be erased when the power is turned off.

Preparations for Saving Data

When saving to floppy disks, first check to make sure that the floppy disk’s protect tab is set to the “Write” position (p. 85), then insert the floppy disk in the disk drive.

1. Press the [Song/File] button.

2. Touch <File>.

NOTE

Recording and Saving the Performance

3. Touch <Save>.

The following “Save Song” screen appears.

fig.d-songsave.eps_60

Determining the name of the song to be saved

4. Touch <Rename>.

The following “Rename screen” appears.

fig.d-songname.eps_60

When you touch , the cursor moves. When you touch the icon for the letter or character to be input, the character appears

at the cursor location. For example touching <ABC> in succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→”B”→”C”...).

Recording and Saving the Performance

Each touch of <A-a-0-!> cycles the type of characters through “English (upper case),” “English (lower case),” “numerals,” “symbols,” then back to “English (upper case).”

When you touch <Del>, the character at the cursor position is deleted. When you touch <Ins>, a space is inserted at the cursor position.

5. When you have finished with the name, touch <Exit>.

Determining the Save Destination

6. Touch <Disk> or <Favorites>.

Touch <Disk> if you are saving to a floppy disk; touch <Favorites> if you are saving to Favorites.

7. Touch to select the save-destination song number.

If a song name is displayed with a number a song is already saved to that number. If you select a number with a previously saved song and then proceed to save a new song, the previously saved song will be erased. If you do not want to lose a saved song, select a number with no song name indicated in the save-destination column.

Selecting the tone compatibility format (when saving to disks)

You can only save songs in one format on a single floppy disk.

Never turn off the power while the saving operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the KR105’s internal memory, making it unusable.

Depending on the playback instrument, some notes may drop out or sound different.

It’s a good idea to get into the habit of moving the writeprotect tab on the floppy disk to the “Protect” position when you’ve finished saving your data. Keeping the tab at “Protect” prevents operations that could erase your songs by mistake.

8. Touch <KR> or <MT>.

Some Tones are unique to the KR105. Data that is recorded using these tones may not play back correctly on other Roland Digital Pianos or Music Players. When you want to save data so that it can be played back on another devices, save the data with “MT” set as the Tone compatibility format.

Display Explanation

The song is saved as data capable of reproducing performances with richness of expression using the KR105’s special Tones.

Data is saved in a form that can also be played on the Roland Digital Pianos or Music Players other than the KR105. You can listen to songs saved in this format on the Roland HP-G/R series and KR series keyboards as well as on Roland MT series devices.

<Note>

When data saved with “MT” as the Tone compatibility format is played back on this instrument, some of the nuances that were part of the performance at the time the data was recorded may be altered.

Even with data saved with “MT” as the Tone compatibility format, an exact reproduction of the original performance may be unobtainable when using GS devices other than Roland Pianos and Music Players.

Save

9. Touch <Save> or <As SMF> to start saving.

The resulting file format will be different depending on whether <Save> or <As SMF> is chosen, as described below.

Display Explanation

NOTE

Recording and Saving the Performance

NOTE

Save

Save As SMF

The time required for saving ranges from several seconds to half a minute or more. Don’t take the floppy disk out of the disk drive until the saving process is finished. Touch <Exit> to return to the Song File screen.

Saves the song in KR105 format. You can listen to songs saved in this format on the Roland HP-G/R series and KR series keyboards as well as on Roland MT series devices. This format is called “i-format”.

Saves the song as an SMF (Standard MIDI Files). Songs saved in this SMF format can be listened to on many instruments that can play SMF music files (p. 168). A song recorded using commercial music files can’t be saved in “Save As SMF” format for reasons of copyright protection.

NOTE

Deleting Saved Songs

Never turn off the power while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the KR105’s internal memory, making it unusable.

This deletes songs that have been saved on floppy disks, or to Favorites. To delete a song on a floppy disk, first insert the floppy disk in the disk drive.

1. Press the [Song/File] button.

2. Touch <File>.

The “Song File screen” appears.

3. Touch <Delete>.

A “Delete Song screen” appears.

fig.d-songdel.eps_60

Recording and Saving the Performance

4. Touch <Disk> or <Favorites>.

Touch <Disk> if you are deleting a song from a floppy disk; touch <Favorites> if you are deleting a song from Favorites.

5. Touch to select the song to be deleted.

6. Touch <Delete>.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.m-filedel.eps_60

7. Touch <OK>.

The selected song is deleted. Do not eject the floppy disk from the disk drive until the operation is finished. Touching <Cancel> cancels the operation. Touch <Exit> to return to the Song File screen.

NOTE

Copying Songs on Disks to Favorites

Never turn off the power while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage the KR105’s internal memory, making it unusable.

You can take songs saved on floppy disks and copy them to Favorites. You can also copy songs in Favorites to floppy disks.

1. Insert the disk with the song to be copied in the disk drive.

2. Press the [Song/File] button.

3. Touch <File>.

4. Touch <Copy>.

The following “Copy Song screen” appears.

fig.d-songcopy.eps_60

Recording and Saving the Performance

Specifying the Copy Source

5. Touch the <Disk> to select the song you want to copy.

When “Copy All” is selected, all of the songs on the disk are copied to Favorites.

Specifying the Copy Destination

6. Touch <Favorites> to select the copy destination for the song.

If a song name is displayed with a number, a song is already saved to that number. If you select a number with previously saved song data and proceed to copy to that

location, the previously saved song will be erased. If you don’t want to erase a previously saved song, choose a number with no song name appears in the destination column.

7. Touch <Execute>.

Do not eject the floppy disk from the disk drive until the copy is finished. The song from the disk is copied to Favorites.

NOTE

■ Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to Disks

Some song data cannot copy because they are copy protected.

Songs that’ve been saved to Favorites can be copied onto floppy disks. In this case, in the “Copy Song screen” in Step 4 above, touch the large arrow icon in

the center to point the arrow upwards. This sets the KR105 to copy the song in Favorites to the floppy disk.

fig.d-songcopy2.eps_60

The rest of the procedure is identical to that used for copying songs from floppy disks to Favorites.

Recording and Saving the Performance

6. User Program Registration

Saving Performance Settings (User Program)

Any collection of settings, including those describing the current status of your data selections or settings Automatic Accompaniment, can be saved to the [User Program] button. You can then call up the stored settings by pressing the [User Program] button. Saving your preferred combinations of Music Styles and Tones, as well as other frequently used settings, makes it more convenient.

You can register up to 36 User Programs to the KR105.

fig.panel_UPG

→For more on what can be registered to a User Program, refer to

“Parameters Stored in the User Program” (p. 167).

1. Set the Music Style, Tone, and other data until the

settings are the way you want them.

2. Press the [User Program] button.

A “User Program screen” like the one shown below appears.

Determining the name of the User Programs

4. Touch <Rename>.

A “Rename screen” like the following appears.

When you touch , the cursor moves. When you touch the icon for the character to be input,

the character appears of the cursor potion. For example, touching the <ABC> icon in succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (A→B→C→A...).

Each touch of <A-a-0-!> cycles the type of characters through “English (upper case),” “English (lower case),” “numerals,” “symbols,” then back to “English (upper case).”

When you touch <Del>, the character at the cursor position is deleted.

When you touch <Ins>, a space is inserted at the cursor position.

3. Touch <Write>.

A “Write User Program screen” like the following appears.

5. When you have finished with the name, touch <Exit>.

You’re returned to the Write User Program screen.

Determining the Write Destination

6. Touch to select the write-destination

number.

7. Touch <Write>.

The current performance settings are saved to the [User Program] button.

→Never turn off the power while the display indicates

<Writing...>. Doing so will damage the KR105’s internal

memory, making it unusable.P

→You can restore the content registered to the [User Program]

button to the original factory settings. Refer to “Restoring the

Factory Settings (Factory Reset)” (p. 138).

Calling Up Saved User

Saving the User Program Sets

Programs

You can easily call up settings saved to the [User Program] button.

1. Press the [User Program] button.

The “User Program screen” appears. Touch the scroll bar and drag up or down to scroll

through the screen and display other name of User Programs.

Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.

2. Touch the name of the User Program you want to call

up.

When you touch the name of the User Program, the buttons or other performance settings instantly change to the previously saved settings.

■ Changing the Way User Programs Are Called Up

When calling up User Programs, you can prevent the settings for Automatic Accompaniment from switching by not touching the touch screen for a few moments.

User Program RegistrationUser Program Registration

1. Press the [User Program] button.

2. Press the [Option] button.

A settings screen like the following appears.

You can take the 36 User Programs saved to the [User Program] button and save them as a set to a floppy disk, or to user memory.

When saving to a floppy disk, first insert a floppy disk in the disk drive.

→For more on working with the disk drive, refer to “Using

Floppy Disks” (p. 85).

1. Press the [User Program] button.

2. Touch <File>.

3. Touch <Save>.

A “Save User Program screen” like the following appears.

Giving a name to a set of User Programs

4. Touch <Rename>.

The Rename screen appears.

3. Touch <Instant> or <Delayed> to select the setting.

Display Explanation

Immediately after a User Program name is

Instant

Delayed

Touch <Exit> to return to the User Program screen.

touched, the Automatic Accompaniment settings also switch.

The Automatic Accompaniment settings switch after you touch and road the User Program name for a few moments.

When you touch , the cursor moves. When you touch the icon for the character to be input,

the character appears at the cursor position. For example touching the <ABC> icon in succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (A→B→C→A...).

Each touch of <A-a-0-!> cycles the type of characters through “English (upper case),” “English (lower case),” “numerals,” “symbols,” then back to “English (upper case).”

When you touch <Del>, the character at the cursor position is deleted.

When you touch <Ins>, a space is inserted at the cursor position.

5. When you have finished with the name, touch <Exit>.

Determining the save destination

6. Touch <Disk> or <User>.

Touch <Disk> if you are saving to a floppy disk; touch <User> if you are saving to user memory.

7. Touch to select the save-destination User

Program number.

If a User Program set name is displayed, a User Program set saved to that saved to that number is already.

If you select a number with previously saved User Program set data, then save a new set of data to that same number, the older User Program set will be deleted. If you don’t want to lose any previously saved User Programs, select a number in the save-destination column that does not yet have a name.

Save

8. Touch <Save> to begin the save.

Touch <Exit> to return to the User Program File screen.

* Never turn off the power or eject the floppy disk from the disk

drive while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage

the KR105’s internal memory, making it unusable.

■ Loading Saved User Program Sets

User Programs that have been saved on floppy disks or in user memory can be called up, on an individual set basis, to the [User Program] button.

* Note that calling up these User Programs results in the

deletion of all User Programs currently recorded to the [User

Program] button.

When loading a set of User Programs from a floppy disk, first insert the floppy disk in the disk drive.

→For more on working with the disk drive, refer to “Using

Floppy Disks” (p. 85).

1. Press the [User Program] button.

2. Touch <File>.

3. Touch <Load>.

A “Load User Program screen” like the following appears.

fig.d-upgload.eps_50

→When clearing the set of saved User Programs, refer to

“Deleting Saved User Program Sets” (p. 96).

User Program RegistrationUser Program Registration

Specifying the set of User Programs to be loaded

4. Use the “Media” arrows to select “Disk” or “User”.

Select “Disk” if you are loading User Programs from a floppy disk. Select “User” if you are loading User Programs from the user memory.

5. Touch the name of User Program to load.

6. Touch <Load>.

The confirmation message appears.

7. Touch <OK>.

The selected User Programs are loaded to the [User Program] button.

* Never turn off the power or eject the floppy disk from the disk

drive while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage

the KR105’s internal memory, making it unusable.

Deleting Saved User Program Sets

Copying Sets of User Programs on Disks to the User Memory

You can delete individual User Program sets saved to floppy disks or in user memory.

When deleting a set of User Programs on a floppy disk, first insert the floppy disk in the disk drive.

→For more on the use of the disk drive, refer to “Using Floppy

Disks” (p. 85).

1. Press the [User Program] button.

2. Touch <File>.

3. Touch <Delete>.

A “Delete User Program screen” like the following appears.

fig.d-upgdel.eps_50

You can copy sets of User Programs saved on floppy disks and to user memory. You can also copy sets of User Programs saved in user memory and to floppy disks.

1. Insert the disk with the settings to be copied in the disk

drive.

2. Touch the [User Program] button.

3. Touch <File>.

4. Touch <Copy>.

A “Copy User Programs screen” like the following appears.

fig.d-upgcopy.eps_50

User Program RegistrationUser Program Registration

4. Touch <Disk> or <User>.

Touch <Disk> if you are deleting User Programs from a floppy disk; touch <User> if you are deleting User Programs from the user memory.

5. Touch to select the set of User Programs to be

deleted.

6. Touch <Delete>.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.msg_filedel

7. Touch <OK>.

The selected User Programs are deleted. Touching <Cancel> cancels deleting the file.

* Never turn off the power or eject the floppy disk from the disk

drive while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage

the KR105’s internal memory, making it unusable.

Specifying the copy source

5. Touch <Disk> to select the set of User

Programs you want to copy.

When “All” is selected, all of the sets of User Programs on the disk are copied to user memory.

Specifying the copy destination

6. Touch <User> to select the copy destination

for the set of User Programs.

If a User Program name is displayed, already a User Program saved to that number is already. If you select a number with User Programs data, and then copy data to that number, the previously saved User Programs are deleted. If you do not want to delete the saved User Programs, select a number in the savedestination column for which no name is displayed.

7. Touch <Execute>.

The set of User Programs on the disk is saved to user memory.

* Never turn off the power or eject the floppy disk from the disk

drive while the operation is in progress. Doing so will damage

the KR105’s internal memory, making it unusable.

■ Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory to Disks

You can take User Program sets saved in user memory and copy them to floppy disks.

In this case, in the Copy User Programs screen in Step 4 above, touch the large arrow icon in the center to get the arrow to point up. This sets the KR105 to copy the User Program set in the user memory to the floppy disk.

The rest of the procedure is identical to that used for copying sets of User Program set from disks to user memory.

Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs

■ Selecting the Pedal Used for Switching Settings (Pedal Shift)

3. Touch <Pedal Shift> to select the setting.

Display Explanation

OFF

Left Pedal

Center Pedal

Touch <Exit> to return to the User Program screen.

You can use a function assigned to the pedal.

The left pedal is dedicated to switching User Programs.The function assigned to the left pedal cannot be used.

The center pedal is dedicated to switching User Programs.The function assigned to the center pedal cannot be used.

You can assign the function of the sequential switching of User Programs to the pedal. That way, each time you depress the pedal, the KR105 switches to the next User Program.

Great for use in concerts and similar situations, this allows you to prepare and save your User Programs in the sequence they are to be used, and then call up User Programs in the appropriate order while you perform, simply by depressing the pedal.

1. Press the [User Program] button.

2. Touch <Pedal> in the lower part of the screen.

A “PEDAL screen” like the following appears.

■ Sequential Loading of User Program Sets (Load Next)

When using the pedal to switch your User Programs, you can also call up User Programs sequentially. This feature is called the “Load Next” function.

3. Touch <Load Next> to select the setting.

Display Explanation

OFF

Touch <Exit> to return to the User Program screen.

Switches Load Next off. The pedal does not allow you to select User Programs.

Switches Load Next on. The next press of the pedal after the 36th User Program has been called up does nothing.

User Program RegistrationUser Program Registration

Simultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting PC Numbers

You can have PC (Program Change) numbers be transmitted to an external MIDI device when you switch the User Program on the KR105.

You can register PC number settings to each of the User Programs, just as you can with button settings and other settings preferences.

Calling Up the Performance Settings to Be Set

1. Press the [User Program] button, then touch the name

of the performance setting you want to set.

Setting the Transmission of program changes

2. Touch <Option>.

3. Touch < > < > to switch the page to display

the following screen.

fig-upgPCset.eps_50

5. Touch <Exit>.

The User Program screen returns to the display. Touch <Write> to save the setting to the User Program.

For more detailed information, refer to “Saving Performance Settings (User Program)” (p. 93).

User Program RegistrationUser Program Registration

4. Touch for the parameter and make the

settings.

Display Description

Tx PC Channel

Bank Select LSB

Bank Select MSB

Program Change

This prevents the PC number from being transmitted (Off), or sets the transmission channel (Channel 1–16).

Sets the Bank Select LSB.

Sets the Bank Select MSB.

Sets the Program Change messages (Program Numbers).

7. Creating and Editing Songs

Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)

Multitrack recording allows you to listen to previously recorded material while continuing to add performances of other parts. The KR105 is capable of multitrack recording of up to sixteen parts. Since each part’s performance is recorded using one tone, you can layer performances, using up to sixteen tones for the data in one song. The function used to layer these sixteen parts, one at a time, is called the “16-Track Sequencer.”

fig.16track.e

16-Track Sequencer

You can record performances for up to 16 parts, overlaying them part by part, to create a single song.

Flute Part

Bass Part Piano Part (left hand)

Piano Part (right hand)

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Commercially Available Music Files

Commercially available song file recorded in Roland’s SMF format is also composed of sixteen parts. By loading the song file from the floppy disk and using the 16-Track Sequencer, you can then also edit the song file.

→Although with commercially available Roland SMF music

data, Part 11 is included in the [2/Bass Accomp] track button,

other tracks match to the corresponding Track buttons.

* With some commercially available music files, you cannot edit

the data.

■ The 16-Track Sequencer Screen

When recording with 16-track Sequencer, display the 16track Sequencer screen.

1. Press the [Menu] button.

The Menu screen appears.

2. Touch <16trk Sequencer>.

A “16-track Sequencer screen” like the one shown below appears.

16-Track Sequencer and Track Buttons

In addition to the “16-Track Sequencer” function, the “Track Buttons” (p. 69) are another of the unit’s playing/recording functions. These five “Track buttons” are used for organizing the 16Track Sequencer’s sixteen parts. This allows you to use the 16-Track Sequencer to add more sounds to performances recorded with the Track buttons, and make even more detailed edits of the songs. You can easily play back the original song data with the 16Track Sequencer, mute parts by pressing the Track buttons, and more. The Track buttons correspond to 16-track sequencer parts as shown below.

Track button Part

[R/Rhythm] D (10), S (11)

[1/Whole] 1

[2/Bass Accomp] 2, 5–9, 12–16

[3/Lower] 3

[4/Upper] 4

Since the 16-Track Sequencer records one tone to one part, you cannot use Layer performance (p. 25), Split performance (p. 26), or other such functions to record two or more tones simultaneously. Also, you can’t record the performance with Automatic Accompaniment.

When you want to record with Automatic Accompaniment, then you should use the Track buttons for recording. (Refer to “Recording With Accompaniment” (p. 78))

Icon Description

<1><16>

Solo Only the selected Part is played back.

Mute

Clear

Part

Touch to select the part to be recorded, or the part whose settings are to be changed. The Part you choose appears is highlighted.

This Part to be played back

The Part not to be played back (Muted Part)

Parts that do not have performance data recorded to them.

This allows you to prevent the sound for the selected part from playing.

The performance data for the selected part is deleted.

This displays the Part Settings screen, in which you can make detailed settings for each part. For details refer to p. 100.

Icon Description

Tone Set

The Tone Set screen appears. For details refer to p. 101.

■ Modifying the Settings of Each Part

4. Touch for the corresponding item to change

the setting.

You can also change the values by touching each parameter slider and then using the dial.

You can change the Tones and volume, as well as mute the playback, for each individual part in songs recorded with the 16-track Sequencer and the internal songs.

→Because commercially available Roland SMF music files are

also made up of 16 Parts, you can change the settings for the

individual Parts and play them back in the same way.

First, select the song for which the settings are to be made (p. 54).

1. Display the 16-track Sequencer screen (p. 99).

2. Touch the screen to choose the Part for which you want

to make settings.

Change the settings for the selected Part.

Display Function

Solo Only the selected Part is played back.

Mute

Clear

* When you touch <Clear>, a message asking you to confirm the

Creating and Editing Songs

deletion appears. To erase the recorded sound, touch <OK>. If

you don’t want to erase the recorded sound, touch <Cancel>.

Once a performance has been erased, it can’t be restored.

Toggles playback of the selected Part to on or off.

The performance data for the selected part is deleted.

Display Description

Volume Changes the volume level.

Reverb

Chorus Changes the amount of chorus applied.

Panpot

Changes the amount of reverb effect applied to the sound.

Shifts the direction from which the sound is heard between left and right.

Touch to shift the sound to the right, or

touch to shift it to the left.

What’s Panpot?

Panpot is the control that determines the placement of the sound in the stereo sound field between left and right speakers. By altering the Panpot setting, you can change the perceived location of the sound between the left and right speakers.

When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, you hear what the song sounds like as you change the

settings. When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, playback of the song stops.

5. Touch to make settings for other parts.

3. Touch <Part> to make more detailed settings for the

selected part.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.d-16trpart.eps_50

You can change the Tone for the selected Part by pressing a Tone button while this screen is displayed. When selecting Part 10 or 11, you can touch <Drum Set> to select the drum set or effect sound. The Part name and tone name are displayed at the top of the screen.

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The Part name appears at the upper part of the screen. Change the settings for other parts as needed.

6. Hold down the [ (Rec)] button and press the [

(Reset)] button.

This operation set the changes in the settings. The song can then be saved to a floppy disk or to user

memory. If you do not want to delete a song after changing the

settings for the individual parts, save the song to a floppy disk or to user memory (p. 87).

* You cannot save the settings that determine whether sounds

for each individual part are played or not (solo and mute).

Roland KR105 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using the unit safely

Important notes

Introduction

Main Features

How To Use This Manual

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

Bottom Panel

Before You Start Playing

Connect the Pedal Cable

Connect the Power Cord

Setting Up the Music Rest

■ Using the Music Holders

Opening/Closing the Lid

Turning the Power On and Off

About the Pedals

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance

Connecting Headphones

■ Using the Headphone Hook

Connecting a Microphone

About the Touch Screen

■ Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen

Main Screens

■ Piano Screen

■ Basic Screen

■ Using the Main Icons

■ The Scroll Bar and The Page Icon

Saving Performance Settings (User Program)

Saving the User Program Sets

■ Changing the Way User Programs Are Called Up

■ Loading Saved User Program Sets

Deleting Saved User Program Sets

Copying Sets of User Programs on Disks to the User Memory

■ Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory to Disks

Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs

■ Sequential Loading of User Program Sets (Load Next)

Simultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting PC Numbers

Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)

■ The 16-Track Sequencer Screen

■ Modifying the Settings of Each Part