Roland LX-10F User Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” Owner’s manual p. 3), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual p. 8), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 10). 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.

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: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland is a registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

 

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Lessons at home!

Play together with your family

Dividing the keyboard for two-person performance (Twin Piano) • • • p. 27

Check your own performance

Recording your performance • • • p. 41

Play along with a metronome

Performing with the metronome • • • p. 22

Select and listen to the song you want to play!

Listening to songs • • • p. 37

Playing back songs on external media • • • p. 62

Play along with the song one hand at a time

Playing parts individually • • • p. 38

Now I can play it!

Night-time or early morning lessons

Using the Headphones • • • p. 18

Play using different sounds

Performing with various sounds • • • p. 21

Slow down the tempo for difficult passages

Changing the song’s tempo • • • p. 40

Contents

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

8

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

10

Names of Things and What They Do 12

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

14

Getting Ready to Play .....................................................

14

Connecting the Speaker Cable.............................

14

Connecting the Pedal Cord ...................................

14

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

14

Opening/Closing the Lid ........................................

14

Opening/Closing the Top Lid................................

15

Using the Music Rest ................................................

15

Turning the Power On/Off ............................................

16

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

16

Turning the Power Off .............................................

16

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume....................................

17

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ..................

17

Using the Headphones...................................................

18

Connecting the Headphones................................

18

Using the Headphone Hook..................................

18

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

19

Using the Pedals ...............................................................

20

About the Adjuster ...................................................

20

Performing .........................................

21

Performing with Various Sounds................................

21

Performing with the Metronome ...............................

22

Changing the Metronome’s Tempo ...................

22

Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature...

23

Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume ..................

23

Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your

 

Performance (Count-in) ..........................................

24

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) .......

25

Adjusting the Depth of the Reverb Effect ........

25

Performing with Two layered Tones (Dual Play)...

26

Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person

 

Performance (Twin Piano).............................................

27

Changing the Way in Which the Sound is

 

Heard (Twin Piano Mode).......................................

28

Playing Different Tones in the Left and Right

 

Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play)...............................

29

Changing the Tones of the Left and Right

 

Zones .............................................................................

30

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

31

Transposing the Keyboard (Transpose) ...................

32

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

33

Adjusting the Piano Sound to Your

 

Taste (Piano Designer) ......................

34

What is Piano Designer?.................................................

34

Using Piano Designer ......................................................

34

Piano Designer Settings .................................................

35

Listening to Songs .............................

37

Playing Back Songs ..........................................................

37

Playing Parts Individually...............................................

38

Playing All Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play)..39

Adjusting the Volume of the Song Playback ..........

39

Changing the Song’s Tempo........................................

40

Changing the Pitch of the Song

 

(Playback Transpose).......................................................

40

Recording Your Performance ...........

41

Recording Your Keyboard Performance...................

41

Erasing Your Recorded Performance.........................

43

Saving Your Recorded Performance..........................

44

Deleting a Saved Song....................................................

46

Advanced Recording Methods ....................................

48

Recording Each Hand Separately.........................

48

Recording a Performance You Play Along

 

with a Song ..................................................................

51

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Various Settings.................................

53

Connecting to Other Devices ............

60

Basic Operation in Function Mode ............................

53

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)...

54

Sounds Settings ................................................................

55

Adjusting the Sound’s Brilliance (Brilliance) ....

55

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments

 

(Master Tuning) ..........................................................

55

Changing the Equalizer Settings (Equalizer) ...

55

Volume Settings................................................................

56

Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance

 

(Dual Balance) .............................................................

56

Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain) ..................

56

Using the Sound of a Specific Part as a

 

“Guide” (Mute Volume) ...........................................

56

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track

 

Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign)..

56

Metronome Setting .........................................................

57

Changing How the Metronome Marks

 

the Beat (Metronome Pattern)..............................

57

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo

 

(Tempo Mute) .............................................................

57

Performing Settings ........................................................

57

Specifying What the Key Transpose will

 

Affect (Transpose Mode).........................................

57

Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave

 

Steps (Octave Shift) ..................................................

57

Pedal Settings ....................................................................

58

Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied

 

(Damper Pedal Part) .................................................

58

Changing How the Pedals Work

 

(Center/Left Pedal Func) .........................................

58

Switching On/Off the Display of Lyrics (Lyrics)......

58

Setting the Type of CD To be Played Back

 

(CD/Audio Type) ...............................................................

58

Changing the Language Displayed in the Screen

 

(Language)..........................................................................

58

Storing Your Settings

 

(Memory Backup) .............................................................

59

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

59

Connecting a Media.........................................................

60

Installing the CD Drive .............................................

60

Installing the Floppy Disk Drive............................

60

Connecting USB Memory........................................

60

Initializing the Memory (Format Media)............

61

Changing the External Memory Setting

 

(Ext. Memory Mode)..................................................

61

Playing Back Songs on External Media ..............

62

Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File

 

or Music CD ..................................................................

63

Changing the Tempo of an Audio File

 

or Music CD ..................................................................

63

Changing the Playback Pitch of a Song

 

(Playback Transpose)................................................

63

Minimizing the Sounds in the Center

 

(Center Cancel) ...........................................................

63

Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones

(Recommended Tone) .............................................

63

Saving Your Recorded Performance

 

on External Memory..................................................

64

Deleting a Song From External Memory ...........

64

Copying the Song ......................................................

65

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

66

Having Audio from an External Device be

 

Sounded Through the LX-10F...............................

66

Connecting Speakers to the LX-10F and

 

Outputting Sounds ...................................................

66

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

67

Connecting a MIDI Sequencer to the LX-10F ..

67

Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound

 

Module by Playing the LX-10F ..............................

67

Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected

 

to a Sequencer (Local Control)..............................

68

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings

 

(MIDI Transmit Ch.)...................................................

68

Sending Recorded Performance Data to

 

a MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out) ...................

68

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

69

Changing the USB Driver Settings

 

(USB Driver) .................................................................

69

Using the V-LINK Function ............................................

70

Specifying the V-LINK Transmit Channel ..........

70

Appendices

 

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

71

Error Messages...................................................................

74

Tone List...............................................................................

75

Internal Song List ..............................................................

78

Parameters Stored in Memory Backup .....................

79

Music Files That the LX-10F Can Use .........................

80

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

81

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

83

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

AboutWARNING and CAUTION Notices

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.

About the Symbols

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 power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific

instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

Exposed to rain; or are

Dusty or sandy; or are

Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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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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The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the rear panel of unit.

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Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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

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

or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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

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Immediately turn the power off, remove the 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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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

of the unit.

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

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

through.

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Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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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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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.

The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

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

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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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If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.

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

Disconnect the power cord.

Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 20).

Close the lid.

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Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and

unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 16).

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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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Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 14). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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When using the stool, please observe the following points:

Do not use the stool as a toy, or as a stepping stool.

Do not allow two or more persons to sit on the stool.

Do not adjust the height while sitting on the stool.

Do not sit on the stool if the bolts holding the stool legs are loose. (If the bolts are loose, immediately retighten them using the supplied tool.)

Never insert your hand into the gap (the metal height adjustment mechanism) under the seat lid. Doing so may cause your hand to be pinched or injured.

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Always keep the following small parts that may be removed out of the reach of small children to avoid

accidental ingestion of these parts.

• Screws for assembling the stand you may remove

Included wing nut for headphone hook

Included stereo 1/4” plug adaptor

(if a stereo 1/4”plug adaptor is included with your headphones)

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very 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.

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.

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

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

Maintenance

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

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

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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.

Since wood will expand and contract depending on how it is used and the environment in which it is located, products made of wood may experience a gradual loosening of the screws over time.

To ensure that your piano remains in safe, optimal condition, you should regularly check the tightness of the screws in the locations shown in the illustration. If you find that any screws are loose, use a screwdriver to tighten them.

Maintenance (Polished-finish pianos)

Since your piano has a polished finish that is as delicate as that found on finely crafted wooden furniture, it needs careful, periodic care.

For regular dusting, use a soft, clean cloth and/or a piano-use feather duster. Be sure to wipe gently. Even tiny granules of grit can damage the surface of the unit if you use too much pressure when wiping.

If the cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth that has been soaked with water, then squeezed dry. Afterwards, wipe it again with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any cleaners or detergents, since they might deteriorate the surface of the cabinet, and produce cracks. Do not use dusting cloths that contain chemicals.

If the cabinet’s surface loses its luster, wipe it thoroughly with a soft cloth dampened with a little of the piano polishing liquid.

About piano polishing liquid

Use polishing liquid as directed by the instructions for the product.

Use only polishing liquid that is intended for use on polishedfinish pianos. Using any other polishing liquid may cause scratches, deformation, or discoloration. To purchase polishing liquid, contact your nearby musical instrument dealer.

Use the polishing liquid only on the polished surfaces of the cabinet. Always wipe the surface with the grain using straight, even strokes. Do not repeatedly wipe the same places using too much pressure, since that might result in the loss of luster.

Be sure to keep the polishing liquid out of the reach of small children. If the polishing liquid is accidentally swallowed, first get them to vomit, then take them to a doctor.

Repairs and Data

Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up on a USB memory, 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Additional Precautions

Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a USB memory.

Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a unit’s memory or a USB memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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

Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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

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

To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

When you need to transport the unit, 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.

Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use.

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.

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 the Floppy Disk Drive

(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)

Never attempt to remove a floppy disk from the drive while the drive is operating (the indicator is lit); damage could result to both the disk and the drive.

Handling Floppy Disks

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 degree C (50 to 122 degree F)

Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.

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

Rear side of the disk

Write

(can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

Protect

 

(prevents writing to disk)

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

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 dustridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.

Handling USB memory

(Using Optional USB Memory)

Do not connect or disconnect USB memory while it is being read from, or written to (i.e., while the USB memory access indicator will blink).

Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

Never touch the External Memory connector. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

USB memories are constructed using precision components; handle the USB memories carefully, paying particular note to the following.

To prevent damage to the USB memories from static electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the USB memories.

Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the USB memories.

Do not bend, drop, or subject USB memories to strong shock or vibration.

Do not keep USB memories in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations.

Do not allow USB memories to become wet.

Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories.

Handling CD-ROMs

(Using Optional CD-Drive)

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 Corporation.

*XGLite () is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

*MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

*All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Names of Things and What They Do

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1 [Volume] slider

Adjusts the overall volume of the LX-10F (p. 17).

2 [Reverb] button

Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear when performing in a concert hall (p. 25).

3 [Transpose] button

Transposes the keyboard and/or song.

Transposing the keyboard (p. 32).

Transposing the song playback (p. 40).

4[Twin Piano] button

Divides the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers (p. 27).

Allows you to perform with a split keyboard (p. 29).

5[Function] button

Takes you to Function mode, where you can make a variety of settings, including those that change the sound or various other functions (p. 53).

6 Tone buttons

Here you can select the sound you’ll hear when you play the keyboard (p. 21).

7 [Piano Designer] button

Allows you to adjust the piano sound to your taste, for example by adjusting the string resonance

(p. 34).

8 Display

This shows the sound name, song number, tempo and time signature.

9 [] [] buttons

Use these buttons to select items in the Piano Designer or in Function mode.

10[–] ( ) [+] ( ) buttons

Change the value of settings such as sounds or functions.

Select the sound to be played from the keyboard (p. 21).

Select a song (p. 37).

Fast-forward/rewind a song (p. 37).

11[Song] (Tempo) button

Indicates the name of the currently selected song (p. 37).

Changes the metronome’s tempo or time signature (p. 22).

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12 [Metronome] button

Turns the internal metronome on/off (p. 22).

13[ ] (Play/Stop) button

Stops/starts playback of an internal song or a recorded performance (p. 37).

Starts/stops recording of your performance (p. 41).

14[ ] (Rec) button

This lets you record your own performance into the LX-10F (p. 41).

15Track buttons

Allows you to play back your performance separately for each hand (p. 38).

Records your performance separately for each hand (p. 48).

Holding down the [Right] button will disable all button operations (Panel Lock) (p. 33).

16[Display Contrast] knob

This adjusts the brightness of the screen (p. 17).

17

[Power] switch

 

Turns the power on/off (p. 16).

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Output jacks (L/Mono, R)

 

You can connect an audio device or external

 

powered speakers here to reproduce the LX-10F’s

 

sound (p. 66).

19 Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this connector (p. 14).

20 AC In (AC Inlet)

Connect the included power cord here (p. 14).

21 Phones jacks

Here you can connect headphones (p. 18).

22 Input jacks (L/Mono, R)

Here you can connect an audio device or another electronic musical instrument, and listen to the connected device through the LX-10F’s speakers (p. 66).

23 MIDI Out/In connectors

You can connect these to external MIDI devices to transfer performance data (p. 67).

24 USB connector

You can connect this to your computer for transferring performance data (p. 69).

25 External Memory connector

Here you can connect USB memory, a CD drive, or a floppy disk drive, and use it to play or save songs (p. 60).

26Pedals

These are used mainly when playing piano (p. 20).

You can assign a variety of functions to the pedals (p. 58).

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Roland LX-10F User Manual

Before You Play

Getting Ready to Play

Before connecting cables to the bottom panel (the back edge of the LX-10F’s bottom), you’ll need to remove the rear board upper.

To remove the rear board upper, remove the three screws from the locations shown in the illustration.

Rear Board Upper

Connecting the Speaker Cable

Plug the speaker cable extending from the stand into the speaker connector located at the rear of the LX-10F’s bottom panel.

Pay attention to the shape of the speaker cable’s connector, and insert it until you hear it click securely into place.

fig.SpeakerCable.eps

Connecting the Pedal Cord

Plug the pedal cord extending from the stand into the Pedal connector located at the rear of the LX-10F’s bottom panel.

fig.PedalCord.eps

Connecting the Power Cord

Check before you connect the power cord.

Make sure that the [Power] switch is off (p. 16).

Make sure that the [Volume] slider is minimized (p. 17).

1.Connect the included power cord to the AC Inlet located at the rear of the bottom panel.

2.Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

fig.PowerCord.eps

AC outlet

1

2

You must use the power cord included with the LX-10F.

Opening/Closing the Lid

To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly.

The lid of the LX-10F is designed to close softly even if you remove your hands from it. However, it will close quite abruptly if it has been opened only slightly. Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the gap.

1. To open the lid, use both hands to lift it.

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Before You Play

2. To close the lid, use both hands to gently lower it.

Using the Music Rest

You can place music books or sheet music on the top edge of the opened lid.

If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed first to prevent accidents.

Opening/Closing the Top Lid

The top lid must be opened or closed by an adult.

Do not force the top lid backward; doing so will damage

it.

Tips for Placing Music

Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the gap.

• Insert the sheet music into the groove on the top

edge of the lid.

Opening the Top Lid

• Crease sheet music so that it will stay open.

If this does not work, use paper clips to secure it.

1. Lift up the top lid.

• If the sheet music is thin, attach it to a clipboard

2. Raise the topstick located at the right edge.

before placing it on the music Rest.

3. Gently lower the top lid.

Top lid

Topstick

Closing the Top Lid

1.Lift up the top lid.

2.Fold down the topstick.

3.Gently lower the top lid.

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Before You Play

Turning the Power On/Off

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Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), 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.

ON

OFF

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2

Turning the Power On

1.Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

2.Press the [Power] switch.

The power will turn on, and [Piano] button and [Reverb] button will light.

After a brief interval, you’ll be able to produce sounds by playing the keyboard.

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.

Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

3.Use the [Volume] slider to adjust the volume (p. 17).

Turning the Power Off

1.Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

2.Press the [Power] switch.

The screen goes blank and the power is turned off.

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. 10).

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Before You Play

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume

Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the playback volume of an internal song or USB memory song. If headphones are connected, use the [Volume] slider to adjust the headphone volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Min

Max

1.Turn the [Volume] slider to adjust the overall volume.

Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound.

Turning the knob toward the right will increase the volume, and turning it toward the left will decrease the volume.

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

You can adjust the brightness of the LX-10F’s display.

1.Turn the [Display Contrast] knob to adjust the brightness.

*You may notice something like vertical lines in the screen, but this is due to the characteristics of a liquid crystal display, and is not a malfunction. You can minimize this by using the [Display contrast] knob to adjust the brightness of the screen.

*The brightness may be affected by the temperature.

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Before You Play

Using the Headphones

You can use headphones to enjoy the LX-10F without disturbing those around you, such as at night.

Connecting the Headphones

Using the Headphone Hook

The LX-10F has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously.

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook of the LX-10F.

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Wing nut

Headphone hook

1.Plug the headphones into the Phones jack.

If headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the LX-10F’s speakers.

2.Use the LX-10F’s [Volume] slider to adjust the headphone volume (P.17).

If headphones are connected, a headphone symbol is shown in the lower left of the screen.

1.Press and twist the headphone hook included with the LX-10F into the hole in the bottom left of the LX-10F (refer to the figure above).

2.Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the headphone hook.

Do not hang anything other than headphones on the headphone hook. Doing so may damage the instrument or the hook.

Cautions when Using Headphones

To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors, avoid rough handling. When using headphones, mainly try to handle either the plug or the headset.

Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device is already turned up when you plug them in. Minimize the volume before you plug in the headphones.

Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but may also strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at an appropriate volume.

Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4” phone plug.

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Before You Play

Listening to Demo Songs

The LX-10F comes with demo songs.

*You won’t be able to play back demo songs if there is an unsaved performance. You’ll need to either delete or save your performance before playing demo songs (p. 42).

1.Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the [Function] button.

The indicators of the four tone buttons, the [Twin Piano] button, the [Piano Designer] button, and the [Function] button flash.

Button with tone demo

Demo content

 

 

[Piano]

Piano tone demo song

 

 

[E. Piano]

E. Piano tone demo song

 

 

[Strings]

Strings tone demo song

 

 

[Others]

Demo song using Guitar tones

 

 

 

Demo songs using the Piano

[Piano Designer]

Designer function (p. 34) to

 

demonstrate varieties of sounds

 

 

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Listening to the Piano Designer demo songs

1.In step 2, press the [Piano Designer] button.

The piano designer demo screen will appear.

2.Press the [] or [] button to select the type of demo.

3.Press a blinking tone button.

The demo song for the button you pressed will play.

You can repeat steps 2 and 3 to hear other demo songs.

*All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

*No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI Out.

2.Press one of the Tone buttons.

The songs will play consecutively, starting with the demo song you selected. The button for the song currently being played back flashes on and off.

When playback of the last song is reached, playback continues by returning to the first song and playing that again.

3.To stop playback, press the blinking button.

4.Press the [Twin Piano] button to exit Demo mode.

The indicators of the four tone buttons, the [Twin Piano] button, the [Piano Designer] button, and the [Function] button will return to their original state.

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Before You Play

Using the Pedals

The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano.

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper Pedal

Damper Pedal (right pedal)

Use this pedal to sustain the sound.

While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended time even if you release your fingers from the keyboard.

With the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, when you step on the pedal it will at first offer only a slight amount of resistance, but as you press down further it will start to feel much heavier. On the LX-10F, this change in the feeling of resistance is simulated.

On an acoustic piano, when you step on the damper pedal, you’ll first hear the sound of the dampers releasing the strings. Then, you should also be able to hear the sound of strings adjacent to the ones for the notes actually played resonate sympathetically, resulting in a rich, resounding tone.

Additionally, when using half-pedaling techniques, the core of the sound disappears rapidly while a rich, spacious resonance remains, producing a unique form of reverberation. On the LX-10F, the unique, lingering tones produced by the half-pedaling technique are reproduced in addition to released-string sounds (Damper Noise) and resonating sounds (Damper Resonance).

You can modify the sound of the damper releasing the string and the sound of the sympathetic vibration (p. 35).

Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)

The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be sustained.

Soft Pedal (left pedal)

This pedal is used to make the sound softer.

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

The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to which you press the pedal.

You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal and soft pedal (p. 58).

If you disconnect the pedal cord from the LX-10F while the power is turned on, the pedal effect will remain applied. You must connect or disconnect the pedal cord while the LX-10F’s power is switched off.

About the Adjuster

If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve moved the LX-10F to a different location), you can adjust the adjuster located on the bottom of the pedals as follows.

Adjuster

Turn the adjuster to lower it until the adjuster is in firm contact with the floor. The pedal may be damaged if there is a gap between the adjuster and the floor. In particular, when you’ve placed the LX-10F on carpet, you must turn the adjuster until it is pressing firmly against the floor.

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Performing

Performing with Various Sounds

In addition to piano sounds, the LX-10F lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (over 300 types).

These sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into four groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.

Let’s start by performing with a piano tone.

When you turn on the power, the “Grand Piano1” Tone is selected.

fig.Panel

1

2

1. Press the [Piano] button.

Tone name Tone number

The currently selected tone number and tone name are shown.

2.Press the [-] or [+] button.

A different tone is selected.

About the tones you can select

Button

Description

 

 

[Piano] button

Selects a variety of instruments, including grand pianos, honky-tonk pianos, and historical instruments.

 

 

[E. Piano] button

Selects various electric piano sounds used in pop or rock, as well as the sound of instruments played using

mallets.

 

 

 

[Strings] button

Selects the sounds of string instruments such as violins, as well as other instruments used in orchestras, which

are appropriate when used for Dual play with a piano sound.

 

 

 

 

Selects a variety of sounds such as organ, bass, and GM2 sounds (p. 80).

[Others] button

* If you select a tone number from 35 through 42, the keyboard will act as a drum set.

* If you’ve selected a tone to which the Rotary effect is applied, pressing the [Others] button will change the

 

 

modulation speed of the Rotary effect.

 

 

* For some tones, there are keys that do not produce sound. * For details on the tones, refer to “Tone list” (p. 75).

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Performing

Performing with the Metronome

You can sound the metronome while you perform.

The LX-10F contains a versatile metronome feature. You can change the metronome’s volume and time signature, or change the way in which it divides the beats.

While the song plays, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature of the song.

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1.Press the [Metronome] button.

The [Metronome] button will blink, and the display will indicate “Tempo.” The metronome will sound.

The [Metronome] button will blink red and green according to the currently selected time signature; red indicates the strong beats, and green indicates the weak beats.

You can press the [Metronome] button once again to stop the metronome.

Changing the Metronome’s Tempo

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2

1

1.Press the [Metronome] button.

The metronome will sound.

2.Press the [-] or [+] button.

Correspondence between beat and tempo display

Beat

2/2

0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4,

3/8

6/8, 9/8, 12/8

5/4, 6/4, 7/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tempo

 

 

=5–250

 

 

=10–500

 

 

=20–999

=7–333

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Performing

Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature

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2

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1.Press the [Metronome] button.

The metronome will sound.

2.Press the [Song] (Tempo) button.

The [Song] (Tempo) button will light orange, and the display will indicate the time signature.

3.Press the [-] or [+] button.

If you specify “0/4” only the weak beats will sound.

If you record your performance, it will be recorded with the time signature you specify here.

When you play back a song, the metronome’s time signature will be set to the time signature of that song.

Available time signatures

2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

 

 

You can change the way in which the metronome’s beats are sounded (p. 57).

*You can’t change the metronome’s time signature while a song is playing.

Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume

fig.Panel

1.While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [-] or [+] button.

The display will indicate the metronome’s volume.

If you set the metronome’s volume to “0” the metronome will not sound.

Metronome volume range

0–10

 

 

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Performing

Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance (Count-in)

A series of sounds rhythmically played to indicate the tempo before a song starts is called a “count-in.”

If you sound a count-in, it will be easier for you to synchronize your own performance to the tempo of the playback.

fig.Panel

1 2

1.Press the [Metronome] button.

The metronome will sound.

2.Press the [ ] button.

A two-measure count sound will be produced before the song starts playing.

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Performing

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds you play from the keyboard, producing the impression that you are performing in a concert hall. This effect is called “Reverb.”

fig.Panel

1.Press the [Reverb] button.

The [Reverb] button will light.

If you press the [Reverb] button once again, the button will go out and the reverb effect will be eliminated.

Adjusting the Depth of the Reverb Effect

fig.Panel

1.While holding down the [Reverb] button, press the [-] or [+] button.

The display will indicate the depth of the reverb effect values.

Reverb depth range

1–10

 

 

Higher values apply deeper reverb.

The adjusted setting will return to its original values when you turn off the power. If you wish, you can have this setting be retained even while the power is turned off (p. 59).

*You can’t specify the depth of the reverb effect independently for each sound. Reverb is applied at the same depth for each sound.

*The depth of the reverb effect for the song that’s playing will not change.

*The reverb effect is not applied if Twin Piano mode (p. 28) is set to “individual.”

What are Effects?

In addition to reverb, the LX-10F provides a wide variety of other “effects” that can modify the sound in various ways. An appropriate effect is selected for each different tone.

* Some tones do not have an effect.

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Performing

Performing with Two layered Tones (Dual Play)

You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play.”

As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones.

fig.Panel

1. Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.

Tone 1

Tone2

Both buttons will light.

 

 

When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear both the piano and the strings tones.

 

 

About the tones

Tone name

Corresponding button

How to select tones

 

 

 

Tone 1

Left tone button

Press the [-] or [+] button.

 

 

 

Tone 2

Right tone button

Hold down the Tone button for Tone 2 (the rightmost of the lit Tone buttons), and press

the [-] or [+] button.

 

 

 

 

 

When you press any tone button, Dual play will be cancelled; you’ll hear only the tone of the button you pressed.

You can change the pitch of tone 2 in steps of an octave (p. 57).

When you press a damper pedal while using Dual play, the effect will apply to both tone 1 and tone 2, but you may change this so that the effect applies to only one tone (p. 58).

You can change the volume balance of the two tones (p. 56).

*Dual play is not available if Split Play or Twin Piano are turned on.

*For some combinations of sounds, the effect is not applied to tone 2, and this may affect how the tone sounds.

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Performing

Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)

You can divide the keyboard into left and right zones so that two people can play the same range of pitches, just as though there were two pianos.

This function is called “Twin Piano.”

For example, you could use Twin Piano to allow a student to play along with their teacher.

fig.Panel

1.Press the [Twin Piano] button.

The [Twin Piano] button will light.

When you turn Twin Piano on, the keyboard, the pedals, and the tone will change to the following settings.

fig.Panel

Conventional keyboard

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

Twin Piano

C3

C4

C5

C6

C3

C4

C5

C6

 

Grand Piano 1

divide point

 

Grand Piano 1

 

The damper pedal

The damper pedal

for the left area

for the right area

When you press the [Twin Piano] button a number of times, the Twin Piano function will turn off and the [Twin Piano] button will go out.

*Since some effects (p. 25) will no longer be applied if Twin Piano is turned on, this may change the sound of the tone.

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