Roland RD-300GX User Manual

Introduction

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the RD-300GX. To ensure that you
obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the RD-300GX’s functionality,
please read this owner’s manual carefully.

About the Manual

You should first read the “Getting Ready” (p. 15) section of the owner’s manual (this
document). This explains how to connect the AC adaptor and turn on the power.

Conventions in this Manual

In order to explain the operations as clearly as possible, this manual uses the following
conventions.

• Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button or a knob, such as the
[EDIT] button.

• Lines that begin with or an asterisk * are cautionary statements that you must be sure
to read.

• The numbers of pages that you can turn to for additional, related information are given like
this: (p. **).

• The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be
shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced
version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display
may not always match what appears in the manual.

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

NOTE

For the U.K.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4), and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every
feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should
be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any

form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

3

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.

Do not disassemble or modify

002c

Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its
AC adaptor.

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Do not repair or replace parts

003

Never attempt to repair this device or replace
parts. If repair or part replacement should become
necessary, you must contact your dealer or a
Roland service center.

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Do not use or store in the following types of
locations

004

• Locations of extremely high temperature (such as
in direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or on
a device that generates heat)

• Near moisture (such as in a bathroom, near a
sink, or on a wet floor) or in locations of high
humidity

• Locations exposed to rain

• Locations of excessive dust

• Locations subject to heavy vibration

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Use only a stand that is recommended

005

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

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Do not place in an unstable location

006

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

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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.

Connect the AC adaptor to an outlet of the correct
voltage

008c

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with
the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the
installation matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may
use a different polarity, or be designed for a
different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock

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Use only the included power cord

008e

You must use only the power cord included with the
device. Do not use the included power cord with
any other device.

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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy
objects on it

009

Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place
heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so will
damage the power cord, and may cause short
circuits or faulty connections, possibly resulting in
fire or electrical shock.

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Avoid extended use at high volume

010

This device, either by itself or used in conjunction
with headphones, amps, and/or speakers, is
capable of producing volume levels that can cause
permanent hearing damage. If you experience
impaired hearing or ringing in your ears, immedi­ately stop using the device and consult a medical
specialist.

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Do not insert foreign objects

011

Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects,
coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device.
This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Turn off the power if an abnormality or
malfunction occurs

012b

Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adaptor from the outlet, and contact your dealer or
a service center to have the device serviced.

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the
plug has been damaged

• The device produces smoke or an unusual smell

• A foreign object enters the device, or liquid
spills into the device

• The device becomes wet (by rain, etc.)

• An abnormality or malfunction occurs in the device

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Do not allow children to use without supervision

013

In households with children, take particular care
against tampering. If children are to use this device,
they must be supervised or guided by an adult.

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Do not drop or subject to strong impact

014

Do not drop this device or subject it to strong impact.

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Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable
number of other devices

015

Do not connect excessive numbers of electrical
devices to a single power outlet. In particular, when
using a power strip, exceeding the rated capacity
(watts/amps) of the power strip may cause heat to
be generated, possibly melting the cable.

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Do not use overseas

016

If you wish to use this device overseas, please
contact your dealer or a service center.

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Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player or
DVD player

023

If you attempt to play back a CD-ROM in a conventional
audio CD player or DVD player, the resulting high
volume may damage your hearing or your speakers.

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Do not place containers of water on the device

026

Do not place containers of water (such as a flower
vase) or drinks on the device. Nor should you
place containers of insecticide, perfume, alcoholic
liquids, nail polish, or spray cans on the device.
Liquids that spill into the device may cause it to
malfunction, and may cause short circuits or faulty
operation.

Place in a well ventilated location

101b

When using this device and the AC adaptor,
ensure that it is placed in a well ventilated location.

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Use only the specified stands

101C

This (RD-300GX) for use only with Roland stand KS­12 or KS-18Z. Use with other stand is capable of
resulting in instability causing possible injury.

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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting
the power cord

102c

Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.

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Periodically wipe the dust off the AC adaptor plug

103b

At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC
adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe
all dust and other accumulations away from its
prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the
power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused
for an extended period of time. Any accumulation
of dust between the power plug and the power
outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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Manage cables for safety

104

Ensure that the connected cables are organized
and managed in a safe manner. In particular,
place the cables out of reach of children.

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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device

106

Do not stand on this device, or place heavy objects
on it.

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Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with
wet hands

107c

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

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Cautions when moving this device

108d: Selection

When moving this device, please check the
following cautions. Then, make sure that at least
two persons work together in lifting and carrying
the device, all the while making sure to keep it
level. When doing so, be careful not to pinch your
hands or drop the device on your feet.

2

• Disconnect the power cord.

3

• Disconnect external devices.

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Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet before
cleaning

109b

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

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If there is a possibility of lightning strike,
disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet

110b

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your
area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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Keep small items out of the reach of children

118a

Should you remove the screw of ground terminal,
keep it in a safe place out of children’s reach, so
there is no chance of it being swallowed acciden­tally.

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Important Notes

Power Supply

301

• Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an
inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave
oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric
motor. Depending on how the other device is used, power
supply noise could cause this device to malfunction or produce
noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet,
please connect this device via a power supply noise filter.

302

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause
for concern.

307

• Before you make connections, you must switch off the power
on all devices to prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage.

Location

351

• If this device is placed near devices that contain large
transformers, such as power amps, hum may be induced in
this device. If this occurs, move this device farther away or
change its orientation.

352a

• If this device is operated near a television or radio, color
distortion may be seen in the television screen or noise may
be heard from the radio. If this occurs, move this device
farther away.

352b

• Keep your cell phone powered off or at a sufficient distance
from this device. If a cell phone is nearby, noise may be
heard when a call is received or initiated, or during
conversation.

354a

• 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.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

• If you move this device between locations of radically different
temperature or humidity, water droplets (condensation) may
form inside the device. Using the device in this condition will
cause malfunctions, so please allow several hours for the
condensation to disappear before you use the device.

358

• Do not leave objects on top of the keyboard. This can
cause malfunctions such as failure to sound.

360

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface
on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or
mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet
to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make
sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Care

401a

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or
one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove
stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non­abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

Addition

• If water droplets should adhere to this device, immediately
wipe them off using a soft dry cloth.

402

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol,
since these can cause deformation or color change.

Servicing

452

• If you return this device for servicing, the contents of
memory may be lost. Please store important contents on a
USB memory, or make a note of the contents. We take
utmost care to preserve the contents of memory when
performing service, but there may be cases when the stored
content cannot be recovered because the memory section
has malfunctioned. Please be aware that we cannot accept
responsibility for the recovery of lost memory content or for
any consequences of such loss.

Other Cautions

551

• Stored content may be lost due to a malfunction of the
device or because of inadvertent operation. You should
back up important content on a USB memory as a
safeguard against such loss.

552

• We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any
content lost from internal memory or USB memory, or for
the consequences of such loss.

553

• Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, knobs, or
input/output jacks, since this may cause malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

• When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug
(not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken
connections.

558a

• Please enjoy your music in ways that do not inconvenience
other people nearby, and pay particular attention to the
volume at nighttime. Using headphones will allow you to
enjoy music without having to be concerned about others.

559a

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

561

• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5/7; available
separately). Connecting a pedal made by a different
manufacturer may cause this device to malfunction.

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Important Notes

USB Memory Handling

(Using USB Memory)

704

• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way
in.

705

• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or
allow them to become dirty.

708

• USB memory is made using high-precision electronic
components, so please observe the following points when
handling it.

• To prevent damage from static electrical charges,

discharge any static electricity that might be present in
your body before handling USB memory.

• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal

object.

• Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong

impact.

• Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in

locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage
temperature: 0–50 degrees C)

• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.

Addition

• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with
the USB memory connector and insert it without using
excessive force. The USB memory connector may be
damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB
memory.

Addition

• Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire,
coins, other types of device) into the USB memory
connector. Doing so will damage the USB memory
connector.

Addition

• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB
memory.

Addition

• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period
of time, close the USB memory cover.

CD Handling

Add

• When handling the discs, please observe the following.

• Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc.

• Do not use in dusty areas.

• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed

vehicle.

801

• Do not touch or scratch the recording surface of a CD.
Doing so may render the data unreadable. If a CD
becomes soiled, clean it using a commercially available CD
cleaner.

Add

• Keep the disc in the case.

Add

• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.

Add

• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.

Add

• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside
to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.

Add

• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any
kind.

Add

• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper
reading and writing of data, and may further result in
malfunction.

Floppy Disk Handling

(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)

651

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

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

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

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes

(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle).
Recommended temperature range: 10–50 degrees C
(50–122 degrees F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,

such as those generated by loudspeakers.

652

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

fig.DiskProtect.e.eps

Rear side of the disk

Write

(can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

653

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

654

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

203

* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

238

* MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is

licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and
THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.

Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

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Contents

Introduction ..............................................................................................................3

About the Manual .............................................................................................................................3

USING THE UNIT SAFELY...........................................................................................4

Important Notes........................................................................................................ 6

Panel Descriptions...................................................................................................12

Front Panel...........................................................................................................................12

Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................................14

Getting Ready......................................................................................................... 15

Placing the RD-300GX on a Stand.....................................................................................................15

Connecting the AC Adaptor .............................................................................................................16

Connecting the External Equipment to RD-300GX................................................................................17

Connecting Pedals ................................................................................................................18

Turning the Power On and Off..........................................................................................................19

Turning On the Power............................................................................................................19

Turning Off the Power............................................................................................................20

Adjusting the Volume.......................................................................................................................20

Adjusting the Display Contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob) ...............................................................20

Using a USB Memory ......................................................................................................................21

Connecting a USB Memory ....................................................................................................21

Overview of the RD-300GX..................................................................................... 22

Basic Organization of the RD-300GX ................................................................................................22

Units of Sound ................................................................................................................................22

Basic Operation..............................................................................................................................23

Main Screens .......................................................................................................................23

About the Function Buttons .....................................................................................................24

Editing a Value.....................................................................................................................24

Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)......................................................................... 25

Performance ........................................................................................................... 26

Piano Performances (ONE TOUCH [PIANO] Button)............................................................................26

Performing with a Variety of Tones (TONE SELECT Buttons) ..................................................................27

Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard ..........................................................................................28

Performing with Layered Tones ([DUAL] Button) .........................................................................28

Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the Keyboard ([SPLIT] Button) .........................29

Changing the Tone for a Zone (ZONE SELECT Button)...............................................................31

Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Zones (ZONE LEVEL Sliders).........................................31

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE] Button) ................................................................32

Adding Reverberation to the Sound ([REVERB] Button)..........................................................................33

Changing the Reverb Effect Type.............................................................................................33

Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect .......................................................................................34

Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time (Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever) ................................................34

Adding Liveliness to the Sound ([SOUND CONTROL] Button) ...............................................................35

Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Range (EQUALIZER Knobs) .......................................................36

Changing the Frequency of the Low and High Ranges ...............................................................36

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Using the Convenient Functions in Performances....................................................... 37

Playing Rhythm ([SONG/RHYTHM] Button) ........................................................................................37

Changing Rhythm Pattern.......................................................................................................38

Changing Rhythm Tempos......................................................................................................38

Changing Rhythm Volume ......................................................................................................39

Playing Songs ([SONG/RHYTHM] Button)..........................................................................................40

Changing Song Tempos.........................................................................................................41

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding a Song......................................................................................41

Performing with Audio Files ([AUDIO KEY] Button)............................................................................... 42

Performing with Audio Files from USB Memory .........................................................................42

Performing with Audio Files that are Built Into the RD-300GX......................................................45

Adjusting the Volume of Audio Key .........................................................................................45

Changing Audio File Settings .................................................................................................46

Applying Effects to the Sound ([MULTI EFFECTS] Button) .......................................................................47

Changing the Depth of Effect..................................................................................................47

Changing the Multi-effects Type ..............................................................................................48

Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone (Rotary Effect)........................................................48

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)...................................................................................................... 49

Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP] Button)...........................................................................................50

Storing Settings to Setups ([WRITE] Button) .........................................................................................51

Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard ............................................................ 53

What’s MIDI? .................................................................................................................................53

About MIDI Connectors..........................................................................................................53

Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators ........................................................................54

Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (MIDI OUT Channel) .......................................................................55

Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device (MSB/LSB/PC) ...............................................................56

Adjusting the Volume of Each Zone (External Zone) .............................................................................57

Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts ([EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] Button)..................................................58

How to Make Settings ...........................................................................................................58

Adjusting the Volume and Pan (Vol/Pan) .................................................................................58

Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus (Rev/Cho).................................................................58

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Trs) ..............................................................58

Setting the Key Range (KRL/KRU)............................................................................................59

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones ................................................60

Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Designer) .............................................................60

Making the Settings...............................................................................................................60

Selecting the Piano Sound (Tone) ............................................................................................60

Changing the Amount of Reverb Effect (Reverb Depth) ...............................................................60

Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid)........................................................................................60

Adjusting the Damper Noise (Damper Noise) ...........................................................................60

Adjusting the Resonance of the Aliquot Strings (Duplex Scale) ....................................................61

Adjusting the Resonant Sounds when the Keys are Pressed (String Resonance)..............................61

Adjusting the String Resonance Produced when a Key is Released (Key Off Reso.)........................61

Adjusting the Sound of the Hammer Strike (Hammer Noise) .......................................................61

Precise Modification of Chord Sonorities (Stretch Tune)..............................................................61

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Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch/Ofst)...............................................................................62

Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity) .................................62

Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velo Delay Sens)..............................62

Changing How Volume Responds to the Velocity (Key Touch Mode)............................................62

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button)..................................................... 63

Setting Parameters...........................................................................................................................63

Parameters that can be Set ...............................................................................................................63

Making System Settings (System).......................................................................................................64

Tuning to Other Instrument’s Pitches (Master Tune).....................................................................64

Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume).....................................................................................64

Using a Control Pedal to Switch Setups (SETUP Pedal Sft)...........................................................64

Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (SETUP Ctrl Ch.)...........................................65

Making the Settings for the USB Driver (USB Driver) ..................................................................65

Changing the USB Memory Setting (USB Memory Mode)...........................................................65

Switching the Pedal’s Polarity (Damper Polarity/Control Polarity) ................................................65

Selecting the Indicator Mode (Indicator Mode)..........................................................................65

Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode) ...............................................................................66

Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament)................................................................................66

Selecting the Keynote (Temperament Key) ................................................................................66

Switching Between Reception of GM/GM2 System On and GS Reset

(Rx GM Sys ON, Rx GS Reset) ...............................................................................................67

Adjusting the Volume of Audio File Playback (Audio Volume) .....................................................67

Having Song Playback Stop when You Press a ONE TOUCH Button (Song Stop Mode).................67

Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch).............................................................................................67

Setup-Related Settings (Common) ......................................................................................................68

Setting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added (MFX Zone)....................................................68

Changing the Pedal Function (Ctrl Pedal Func)..........................................................................68

Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2] Buttons (S1/S2 Func)..........................................................68

Tone Settings (Tone Parameter) .........................................................................................................69

Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff Freq/Resonance/Decay Time)............69

Setting the Amount of Reverb Applied to Each Tone (Reverb Amount) ..........................................69

Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune) ............................................................................ 70

Changing the Bend Range (Bend Range) .................................................................................70

Making the Settings for Each Zone Individually (Zone Parameter)..........................................................70

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose).................................................... 70

Setting the Pan (Pan) .............................................................................................................70

Turning the Controllers in Each Zone On and Off......................................................................71

Part On/Off (Part Switch) .................................................................................................................71

File Management (File).....................................................................................................................72

Saving a Setup File (Save SETUP)............................................................................................72

Calling Up Setup File (Load SETUP) ......................................................................................... 72

Deleting a Setup File (Delete SETUP)........................................................................................73

Copying a Setup File (Copy SETUP) ........................................................................................74

Copying a Song (Copy SONG)..............................................................................................74

Deleting a Song (Delete SONG) .............................................................................................75

Formatting Memory (Format)...................................................................................................76

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Settings Related to Song Playback (Song Function) ..............................................................................76

Selecting the Song Playback Method (Play Mode).....................................................................76

Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Trans) ..........................................................76

Performing Along with a Audio File (Center Cancel)..................................................................76

Utility Settings (Utility) ......................................................................................................................77

Transferring the RD-300GX’s Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) ..............................77

Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset) ....................................................77

Connecting External MIDI Devices ............................................................................ 78

Recording RD-300GX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer.......................................................78

Connecting to an External Sequencer ......................................................................................78

Settings for Recording (Rec Mode/Local Control) ......................................................................78

Recording the Performance.....................................................................................................79

Exiting Rec Mode..................................................................................................................79

About the Local Switch...........................................................................................................79

Playing the RD-300GX’s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device....................................80

Making Connections .............................................................................................................80

Selecting RD-300GX Sounds from an External MIDI Device ........................................................80

Switching Setups...................................................................................................................80

Connecting to Your Computer.................................................................................. 81

Connecting to a Computer via the USB MIDI Connector.............................................................81

About V-LINK..................................................................................................................................82

How to Use the V-LINK ..........................................................................................................82

Appendices ............................................................................................................ 83

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................83

Error Messages/Other Messages ......................................................................................................86

Error Messages..................................................................................................................... 86

Other Messages ...................................................................................................................86

Effect List ........................................................................................................................................87

Tone List.........................................................................................................................................91

Rhythm Set List ................................................................................................................................94

Rhythm Pattern List...........................................................................................................................97

Setup List........................................................................................................................................98

Shortcut List ....................................................................................................................................98

MIDI Implementation Chart ...............................................................................................................99

Main Specifications .......................................................................................................................100

Index ...........................................................................................................................................101

11

Panel Descriptions

l

Front Pane

1

1.

[S1] Button, [S2] Button

You can assign various functions to these buttons (p. 68).
While performing, you can press these buttons to use the
assigned functions.

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato (p. 34).

VOLUME Slider

2.

Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel
OUTPUT jacks, and PHONES jack (p. 20).

EQUALIZER/EFFECTS

3.

[LOW] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s low-frequency range (p. 36).

[HIGH] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s high-frequency range (p. 36).

[SOUND CONTROL]

Switching this on will reduce inconsistencies in the volume,
and produce a more stable, consistent sound (p. 35).
Switching this on lets you control external V-LINK
compatible video equipment connected to the RD-300GX
(p. 82).

[REVERB] Button

Switches the reverb on/off (p. 33).

Button

2

3

4.

ZONE LEVEL/CONTROL

ZONE LEVEL Sliders

Adjust the volume level for each Zone (p. 31).
If the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit, these sliders control the
volume of an external MIDI sound module (p. 57).

[EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] Button

Puts the RD-300GX in control of the external MIDI sound
generator (p. 55).

[TRANSPOSE] Button

Sets the range of the keyboard to transposed (p. 32).

[SPLIT] Button

This button selects “Split mode,” whereby the keyboard is
divided into two regions, allowing you to play separate
sounds with the right and left hands (p. 29).
In addition, you can listen to the demo songs by
simultaneously pressing this button and the [DUAL] button
(p. 25).

[DUAL] Button

Switches the RD-300GX to “Dual mode,” which enables
performances with two separate Tones layered together (p.

28).
In addition, you can listen to the demo songs by
simultaneously pressing this button and the [SPLIT] button (p.

25).

4

[MULTI EFFECTS] Button

Switches the multi-effects on/off (p. 47).

12

Panel Descriptions

5

5.

DISPLAY

This shows the Tone names and the values of various
settings, etc.

[EXIT/SHIFT] Button

Pressed to return to a previous screen or to cancel a
procedure that is in progress.
Additionally, this is pressed simultaneously with other
buttons to execute various functions.

[DEC] Button, [INC] Button

These are used to modify values.
If you keep on holding down one button while pressing the
other, the value change accelerates.

[ENTER] Button

This is used to finalize a value or execute an operation.

ONE TOUCH

6.

6 7 8 9

10

8.

FUNCTION

[EDIT] Button

Press this button when you wish to adjust various settings (p.

63).

[WRITE] Button

Stores the current settings to Setup (p. 51).
This also stores the System settings (p. 64) and Piano
Designer settings (p. 60).

SONG/AUDIO KEY

9.

[SONG/RHYTHM] Button

Switches Song on/off (p. 40).
Switches Rhythm on/off (p. 37).

[AUDIO KEY] Button

Switches Audio Key on/off (p. 42).

[PIANO] Button

Selects the optimum settings for piano performances (p. 26).

[SETUP] Button

Calls up the stored settings (Setup) (p. 50).

ZONE SELECT Button

7.

Selects the Zone for which the Tone is to be selected (p.

31).

ZONE SELECT Indicators

10.

TONE SELECT Buttons

Pressed to select Tones (p. 27).

13

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

fig.rear

21 3 4 6 7

1.

USB MEMORY Connector

Separately sold USB memory or a commercially available
CD-ROM drive can be connected here (p. 21).

USB MIDI Connector

2.

You can connect this to your computer so that it can
exchange performance data with the RD-300GX (p. 81).

3.

[DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob

Adjusts the display’s contrast (p. 20).

PEDAL Jacks (DAMPER, CONTROL)

4.

Connecting the pedal switch (DP series) provided with the
RD-300GX to the DAMPER jack allows you to use the switch
as a damper pedal. (p. 18)

With a pedal connected to the CONTROL jack, you can
then assign a variety of functions to the pedal

(p. 68).

95

8

11.

Cord Hook

Use this to fix in place the cord from the supplied AC
adaptor (p. 16).

10 11

5.

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)

Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for
transmission of MIDI messages (p. 53, p. 78).

OUTPUT L (MONO)/R Jacks

6.

Provide output of the audio signals. These are connected to
an amp or other device. For monaural output use the L/
MONO jack. (p. 17)

7.

PHONES Jack

A set of headphones can be connected to this jack (p. 17).
Even when headphones are connected, sound will still be
output from the OUTPUT jacks.

Ground Terminal (p. 16)

8.

[POWER] Switch

9.

Switch turns the power on/off (p. 19).

10.

DC IN Jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here (p. 16).

14

Getting Ready

Seen from the side

Place the RD-300GX
so that its front edge
is aligned with the tip
of the stand’s arm.

Position the four rubber
feet located on the
bottom of the RD-300GX
so that they are inside
the arms of the stand.

Seen from the rear

Rubber Feet

Arm

Placing the RD-300GX on a Stand

If you place the RD-300GX on a stand, you must use the KS-12 or KS-18Z (sold separately).

When placing the RD-300GX on the KS-12 or KS-18Z, place it in the position shown below.

NOTE

NOTE

Using the RD-300GX with any other stand may produce an unstable situation, possibly causing
the instrument to fall or overturn, and resulting in injury or damage.

For details on how to assemble the stand, refer to the owner’s manual that accompanied the
stand.

If using the KS-18Z stand

• Adjust the stand to a level no higher than the fourth level from the bottom.

• Adjust the width of the stand to the maximum width.

If using the KS-12 stand

• Position the stand so that its arms extend toward the performer.

• Adjust the stand to the sixth (842 mm) of the seven steps of width.

Seen from the rear

When placing the RD-300GX on the stand, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the

NOTE

instrument and the stand.

842 mm

Rubber Feet
Arm
Hole

Performer

Position the four rubber
feet located on the bottom
of the RD-300GX so that
they go into the holes in
the arms of the stand.

15

Getting Ready

Indicator

AC Outlet

AC adaptor

Power Cord

NOTE

Connecting the AC Adaptor

1.

Make sure that the [POWER] switch located at
the left side of the keyboard is off (in the

upward position).

fig.PowerOn.eps

Loop the AC adaptor cord around the cord

5.

hook to fasten it in place.

Upper Position

Off

Move the VOLUME slider all the way down to

2.

minimize the volume.

Connect the supplied Power Cord to the

3.

supplied AC adaptor.

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator

NOTE

4.

(see illustration) faces upwards and the side with
textual information faces downwards.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC
adaptor into an AC outlet.

Connect the AC adaptor to the RD-300GX’s DC
IN jack, and plug the power cord into an AC
outlet.

Ground Terminal

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to
your unit (should the plug be pulled out
accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress
to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord
using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
Even if the cord is fastened, strong tension applied
to the cord may cause it to be damaged or
broken. Be careful not to pull the cord
accidentally, or to apply strong pressure to it.

Depending on the circumstances of a particular

NOTE

setup, you may experience a discomforting
sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty
to the touch when you touch this device. This is
due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is
absolutely harmless. However, if you are
concerned about this, connect the ground terminal
(see figure) with an external ground. When the
unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur,
depending on the particulars of your installation. If
you are unsure of the connection method, contact
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page.

Cord Hook

(AC Adaptor)

Power Cord

16

Unsuitable places for connection

•Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

•Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

•Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be
dangerous in the event of lightning)

Connecting the External Equipment to RD-300GX

MIDI IN

MIDI sound module etc.

MIDI OUT

MIDI sequencer etc.

Stereo

headphones

to Power outlet

Monitor speakers

(powered)

Expression pedal (EV-5/7)
or Pedal switch (DP Series)

Pedal switch

(DP Series)

Computer

The RD-300GX is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce sound, you
need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones.

Audio cables, USB cables, MIDI cables, headphones, expression pedals, and USB
memory are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase
accessories such as these.

Getting Ready

NOTE

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

fig.00-08e

17

Getting Ready

1.

2.

3.

Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.

Is the volume level of the RD-300GX or connected amp turned all the way down?
Is the power to the RD-300GX or connected amp turned off?

Connect supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN of the RD-300GX, and plug the other end into
an AC outlet.

Connect the RD-300GX and external devices.

Use audio cables to connect audio equipment, such as an amp or speakers.
Use MIDI cables to connect MIDI devices. Use USB cables to connect computer.
If you are using headphones, plug them into the PHONES jack.
Connect pedal switches or expression pedals as necessary.

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

Connecting Pedals

Connect the pedal included with the RD-300GX to one of the PEDAL jacks.
When connected to the DAMPER jack, the pedal can be used as a damper pedal.
Connecting the pedal to the CONTROL jack allows you to assign a variety of functions to the

pedal (p. 68).

NOTE

Use Stereo headphones.

Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5/7; sold separately). By connecting any other
expression pedal, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

You can connect a floppy disk drive (sold separately) or a commercially available CD drive to
the USB MEMORY connector (p. 14). You can use a floppy disk drive or CD drive to play back
songs from a floppy disk or CD.

Set the switch on the included pedal to “Continuous” when the pedal is connected.

18

Turning the Power On and Off

941

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order

NOTE

Turning On the Power

Before you turn on the power, use the VOLUME slider to minimize the volume.

1.

Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment.

fig.00-09

specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or
damage to speakers and other devices.

Getting Ready

fig.00-10

Press the [POWER] switch on the back of the RD-300GX to turn on the power.

2.

The unit is powered up, and the display’s backlighting comes on.

Lower

Position

On

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

Turn on the power to connected external devices.

3.

To prevent incorrect functioning of the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever (p. 34), refrain from
touching the lever while the power to the RD-300GX is turned on.

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.

In the unlikely event the power is turned off or cut off while Factory Reset (p. 77) is in progress,
the data may become corrupted, and it may require additional time for the unit to start up the
next time.

Adjust the volume of the connected external devices.

4.

Adjust the RD-300GX’s volume to obtain the proper volume level.

5.

19

Getting Ready

Turning Off the Power

Before you turn off the power, move the volume down all the way by moving the

1.

VOLUME slider.

Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment.

Turn off the power to connected external devices.

2.

Press the [POWER] switch on the back of the RD-300GX.

3.

The power is switched off.

NOTE

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. 6).

Adjusting the Volume

fig.00-11

Adjust the volume using the VOLUME slider.

1.

Move the slider up to increase the volume, or down to lower it.
Also adjust the volume of the connected devices to an appropriate level.

Adjusting the Display Contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob)

The characters in the display may be difficult to view immediately after turning on the power or
after extended use; this may also be because of where and how the display is situated.

In such instances, adjust the display contrast by turning the [DISPLAY CONTRAST] knob on the
rear panel.

fig.00-17p

20

Using a USB Memory

USB memory

(sold separately)

You can copy Setup files and song files to separately sold USB memory for safekeeping.
You can also play back SMF music files that’s saved on USB memory (p. 40), or play audio files

from USB memory (p. 42).

You can also use a separately sold floppy disk drive to copy data to a floppy disk. For details,
refer to the owner’s manual of your floppy disk drive.

Getting Ready

NOTE

Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be
guaranteed if other USB device is used.

Connecting a USB Memory

Connect your USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector located on the RD-300GX’s

1.

rear panel.

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

If you’re using new USB memory, you must first initialize (format) it on the RD-300GX.
For details, refer to “Formatting Memory (Format)” (p. 76).

You can also connect a commercially available CD drive or floppy disk drive (sold separately)
to the USB MEMORY connector.

21

Overview of the RD-300GX

Basic Organization of the RD-300GX

The RD-300GX can be divided into two sections: a controller
section and a sound generator section.

fig.00-G01e

Sound

Generator

Section

Play

Controller Section

(controllers such as keyboard, pitch bend lever, etc.)

Controller Section

This section includes the keyboard, the Pitch Bend/Modulation
lever, the panel knobs, the sliders, and any pedal connected
to the rear panel. Actions such as pressing and releasing of
keys on the keyboard, depressing a pedal, and so forth, are
converted to MIDI messages and sent to the sound generator
section, or to an external MIDI device.

Sound Generator Section

Units of Sound

When using the RD-300GX, you will notice that a variety of
different categories come into play when working with sounds.
What follows is a simple explanation of each sound category.

Tone

The individual sounds used when playing the RD-300GX are
referred to as “Tones.” Tones are assigned to each part.

The Tones also include various groups of percussion instrument
assembled into “Rhythm Sets.” Each key (note number) of a
Rhythm Set will produce a different percussion instrument.

Part

A sound generator of this type which can control multiple
sounds using one device is referred to as a multitimbral sound
generator. The RD-300GX contains a multitimbral sound
generator capable of playing sixteen Tones simultaneously.

“Parts” are where Tones that are created when the RD-300GX
is used as a sound generator are assigned. Since different
Tones can be assigned to each of the Parts and controlled
individually, you can have multiple Tones play simultaneously,
divide the keyboard into separate ranges and have different
Tones sound in the different parts (Split), and enjoy playing
ensemble performances.

The sixteen Parts played by the RD-300GX’s internal sound
generator are referred to as “Internal Parts.”

The sound generator section produces the sound. Here, MIDI
messages received from the controller section or external MIDI
device are converted to musical signals, which are then output
as analog signals from the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.

Zone

The RD-300GX features three Parts (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, and
LOWER) that you can use for freely controlling the Internal
Parts with the RD-300GX’s buttons and keyboard. These three
Parts that are used for controlling the Internal Parts are
collectively known as the “Internal Zone.”

Furthermore, you can freely control external MIDI sound
generators with the RD-300GX in the same manner as with the
Internal Zone. You can likewise control the external MIDI
sound generator with the three Parts (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, and
LOWER), with this group of three Parts being referred to as the
“External Zone.” The external MIDI sound generator is
assigned to these three Parts for control.

22

Basic Operation

Overview of the RD-300GX

Song Screen
Rhythm Screen

Main Screens

ONE TOUCH Screen

When the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button is pressed, setting the
RD-300GX to the optimal status for Piano performances, this
screen is displayed.

fig.gisp

Tone Screen (Basic Screen)

The names of the Tones currently selected for the Internal Zone
are displayed. This is the screen that is ordinarily displayed.

You can change the Internal Zone (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, and
LOWER) Tones.

fig.gisp

Setup Screen

The currently selected Setup is displayed (p. 50).
You can have this screen displayed by pressing the ONE

TOUCH [SETUP] button. You can change the Setups.

fig.gisp

When you press the [SONG/RHYTHM] button, the Song
screen or Rhythm screen will appear.

In the Song screen, you can select and play songs (p. 40).
You can also connect USB memory (sold separately) to the

USB MEMORY connector and play SMF music files or audio
files that you’ve saved in the USB memory.

fig.gisp

If SMF music file is selected, the measure number is shown in
the upper right of the screen. If an audio file is selected, the
playing time is shown in the upper right of the screen.

In the Rhythm screen, you can change Rhythm patterns, and
the tempo (p. 37).

fig.gisp

Switching between the Rhythm screen and
Song screen

1.

While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button,
use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to move the cursor to the upper
left of the screen.

2.

The Rhythm screen will appear if you use the [DEC] [INC]
buttons to select “RHY,” and the Song screen will appear if
you select “INT” or “USB.”

Audio Key Screen

Pressing the [AUDIO KEY] button switches the RD-300GX to
this screen.

You can perform while playing back audio files you’ve saved
on USB memory (sold separately) (p. 42).

fig.gisp

23

Overview of the RD-300GX

External Screen

When the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button is pressed, the
EXTERNAL indicator lights up, and the RD-300GX switches to
the mode enabling it to control an external MIDI sound
generator. The status of this button determines whether the RD­300GX’s buttons are used to control the Internal Zone
(INTERNAL indicator lights up), or to control the External Zone
(EXTERNAL indicator lights up). In addition, you can make
detailed settings for the MIDI messages to be transmitted to the
external sound generator (p. 58).

fig.gisp

About the Function Buttons

fig.00-G07p

[EDIT] Button

By pressing the [EDIT] button to make the indicator light, you
can enter “Edit mode.” In Edit mode you can make detailed
settings for various functions.

You can exit Edit mode by pressing the [EDIT] button,
extinguishing its indicator.

[WRITE] Button

Stores the current settings to “Setup” (p. 51).

Editing a Value

If more than one item is shown in a single screen, the “ ”
icon will appear at the left of the item name or value you’re
editing. This icon is called the “cursor.” You can move the
cursor by holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and using the
[DEC] [INC] buttons.

fig.gisp

Cursor

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to edit the value of an item for
which the cursor ( ) is displayed.

fig.00-G12p

[DEC] [INC] Buttons

Pressing the [INC] button increases the value, and the [DEC]
button decreases it.

If you want the value to continue changing, simply hold down
the [DEC] button or [INC] button. For faster value increases,
keep the [INC] button pressed down and press the [DEC]
button. For decreasing value faster, keep the [DEC] button
pressed down and press [INC] button.

Simultaneously pressing the [DEC] and [INC] buttons sets that
parameter to the standard default value or switches it off.

24

Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)

Here’s how to listen to these songs.
The RD-300GX features the internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities of

the instrument.

fig.Q1-01p

No.

01.

02.

03.

NOTE

NOTE

Song Name Composer Copyright

Macho Blues John Maul © 2008 Roland Corporation

Fond Farewell

Superior Grand

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 the MIDI OUT connector.

When you enter Demo mode, the various settings will be in the same state as they are
immediately after the RD-300GX is powered up. Store any arrangements of settings
that you want to keep in Setup (p. 51).

Adrian Scott © 2008 Roland Corporation

Scott Tibbs © 2004 Roland Corporation

fig.disp

Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the [DUAL] button.

1.

The Demo screen appears.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the song you want to hear.

2.

Press the [ENTER] button to start the playback of the song.

3.

When the last song finishes playing, playback will return to the first song and continue.

Press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button or the [ENTER] button to stop a song during playback.

4.

Press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button while the song is stopped to finish with the Demo screen.

5.

Regardless of whether the song is playing or stopped, pressing the ONE TOUCH
[PIANO] button ends the demo and returns the original screen to the display.

25

Performance

Piano Performances (ONE TOUCH [PIANO] Button)

Now, try performing with the piano.
The RD-300GX lets you call up the ideal settings for piano performance at any time

simply by pressing a button.

fig.Q1-03p

Press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button.

1.

fig.disp

The ONE TOUCH PIANO screen appears.

Pressing the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button sets the entire keyboard to play with the piano tone.

Pressing the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button restores all of the settings except for the

NOTE

Piano Designer (p. 60) settings to their status at the time the power was turned on.
If you want to preserve these settings, record them to a Setup (p. 50).

You can use the [DEC] [INC] buttons in the ONE TOUCH PIANO screen to adjust the
amount the grand piano lid is opened.

You can specify whether song playback will stop if you press the ONE TOUCH
[PIANO] button while a song is playing. For details, refer to “Having Song Playback
Stop when You Press a ONE TOUCH Button (Song Stop Mode)” (p. 67).

With the RD-300GX, you can also make more detailed settings to make the sound even better
match your favorite piano performances. You can store the settings configurations to the ONE
TOUCH [PIANO] button.

Please refer to the following as needed.

• Fine Adjustment of Piano Tones (Piano Designer) → p. 60

26

Performing with a Variety of Tones (TONE SELECT Buttons)

The RD-300GX comes with a many built-in Tones.
Each one of these individual sounds is called a “Tone.”
Tones are assigned to the TONE SELECT buttons according to the Tone category

selected.
Try selecting and performing with a number of different Tones.

fig.Q1-06p

Performance

fig.disp

fig.disp

Press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button.

1.

This selects a single tone to be played over the entire keyboard.

If multiple tones are playing, do not press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button, but
instead select the Zone containing the Tone to be changed using the ZONE SELECT
button. Refer to “Changing the Tone for a Zone (ZONE SELECT Button)” (p. 31).

Press any of the TONE SELECT buttons to select the Tone category.

2.

The indicator of the TONE SELECT button for the selected category will light.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the Tone.

3.

Play the keyboard, and you will hear the selected Tone.
The next time you choose this TONE SELECT button, the Tone you’re selected here is played.

NOTE

Tones selected with the [RHY/GM2] button are registered in the following order:
“Rhythm Sets,” “GM2 Rhythm Sets,” and “GM2 Tones.” Refer to the “Tone List” (p.

91).

27

Performance

Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard

The RD-300GX features three Internal Zones (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, and LOWER), and one
Tone can be assigned to each of these Zones.

You can perform using combinations of Tones by turning each Zone on or off. You can
have multiple Tones layered together at the same time, and even have different Tones
played in the left and right parts of the keyboard.

Performing with Layered Tones ([DUAL] Button)

The RD-300GX lets you layer two Tones so that they will sound together.

fig.Q1-12p

1.

fig.disp

fig.Q1-11layer

2.

Press the [DUAL] button, getting the indicator to light.

Try fingering the keyboard.

The Tones for UPPER 1 and UPPER 2 are layered and played.

UPPER 1

UPPER 2

Press the [DUAL] button once more, and the indicator light goes out.

The Tones for UPPER 1 played.

NOTE

The [DUAL] button has no effect while the EXTERNAL indicator is lit. In order to turn on
the External Zone UPPER 2, you must set the MIDI channel for UPPER 2 (p. 55).

28

fig.disp

Performance

Pressing Two TONE SELECT buttons Simultaneously

You can layer two Tones by pressing two TONE SELECT buttons simultaneously.
For example, if you want to layer a piano sound with strings, together press both the

[PIANO] button and the [STRINGS] button.
The [DUAL] button’s indicator starts to flash, and when you begin playing the keyboard,

the piano and strings sounds are layered together.
In this case, the Tone of the button you press first is assigned to UPPER 1, and the other

is assigned to UPPER 2; the indicators of the two TONE SELECT buttons will light.

Once you have selected two TONE SELECT buttons, pressing either TONE SELECT button
then selects that Tone to UPPER 1. The UPPER 2 indicator goes out, and that Tone stops
playing. Also, the [DUAL] button’s indicator will go out.

* The steps described above can be performed if the ZONE SELECT indicator UPPER 1

or UPPER 2 is lit.

Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the Keyboard ([SPLIT] Button)

Such a division of the keyboard into right- and left-hand sections is called a “Split,” and
the key where the division takes place is called the “Split Point.”

While in Split mode, a sound played in the right side is called an “Upper Tone,” and the
sound played in the left side is called a “Lower Tone.” The split-point key is included in
the LOWER section.

The Split Point has been set at the factory to “B3.”

You can change the split point. Please refer to “Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point”
(p. 30).

fig.Q1-15p

29

Performance

Press the [SPLIT] button, getting the indicator to light.

1.

The ZONE SELECT “LOWER” indicator lights.

fig.disp

fig.Q1-17sp

Try fingering the keyboard.

The UPPER Tone plays in the right-hand section of the keyboard, and the LOWER Tone plays in
the left-hand section.

Split Point (B3)

UPPERLOWER

To exit Split mode, press the [SPLIT] button once more, and the indicator light goes out.

2.

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point

fig.disp

You can change the point at which the keyboard is divided (the Split Point) in Split mode.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button for several seconds.

1.

A screen such as the following appears, and the current value of the setting is displayed.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press a key.

2.

When you release the [SPLIT] button, the previous display will reappear.
The split-point key is included in the LOWER section.

You can change the split point, adjusting it in semitone increments, by holding down
the [SPLIT] button and using the [DEC] [INC] buttons.

You can divide the keyboard into left and right Zones,
and play the LOWER Tone in the left Zone while playing
the UPPER 1 and UPPER 2 Tones layered in the right
Zone.

LOWER

UPPER1

UPPER2

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Changing the Tone for a Zone (ZONE SELECT Button)

When changing the Tone assigned to a Zone, use the ZONE SELECT button to specify
the Zone with the Tone you want to change.

fig.Q1-20p

Press the ZONE SELECT button so the ZONE SELECT indicator for the Zone you wish to

1.

select is lit or blink.

The indicator of the currently selected TONE SELECT button will light in the same color as the
indicator of the selected Zone.

Performance

Use the TONE SELECT buttons to select the Tone category, and then use the [DEC] [INC]

2.

buttons to select a Tone.

The [DUAL] button’s indicator will blink if the UPPER 2 Zone is not on, and the [SPLIT]
button’s indicator will blink if the LOWER Zone is not on. If you want to play sounds
in each Zone, press the corresponding button so the indicator is lit.

Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Zones (ZONE LEVEL Sliders)

With the RD-300GX, each of the parts that is performed using the internal sound
generator is referred to as an Internal Zone.

For each Zone (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, and LOWER), you can use the ZONE LEVEL sliders
to adjust the volume of an individual Zone.

fig.Q1-21pe

INTERNAL indicator is lit

Use the VOLUME slider when adjusting the overall volume level (p. 20).

Zones to which Tones from external sound modules are assigned are called External
Zones. With the RD-300GX, you can control both the External and Internal Zones in the
same manner. For more on the control of External Zone, refer to “Adjusting the Volume
of Each Zone (External Zone)” (p. 57).

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Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE] Button)

You can transpose performances without changing the keys you are playing, as well as
change the pitch by an octave. This feature is called “Transpose.”

This is a convenient feature to use when you want to match the pitch of the keyboard
performance to a vocalist’s pitch, or perform using the printed music for trumpets or other
transposed instruments.

You can adjust the transpose setting in semitone steps over a range of -48–0–+48
relative to C4.

fig.Q1-22p

fig.disp

NOTE

Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button for several seconds.

1.

A screen such as the following appears, and the current value of the setting is displayed.

Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press a key.

2.

For example, to have “E” sound when you play “C” on the keyboard, hold down the
[TRANSPOSE] button and press the E4 key. The degree of transposition then becomes “+4.”

When you release the [TRANSPOSE] button, the previous display will reappear.
When the amount of transposition is set, the Transpose function switches on, and the

[TRANSPOSE] button lights up.
When the transpose value is set to “0,” the button’s indicator will remain dark even if you press

the [TRANSPOSE] button.

Note messages from MIDI IN connector will not be transposed.

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You can also transpose by holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button and using the
[DEC] [INC] buttons.

Even when the Transpose function is turned on, the Split Point remains unchanged
(p. 30).

To turn off Transpose, press the [TRANSPOSE] button so that its indicator goes off.

3.

The next time [TRANSPOSE] button is pressed, the sound is transposed by an amount
corresponding to the value set here.

You can set the degree of transposition for each of the Zone individually. For details,
refer to “Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose)” (p. 70).

Adding Reverberation to the Sound ([REVERB] Button)

The RD-300GX can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard.
Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if
you were playing in a concert hall.

fig.Q1-24rev

Press the [REVERB] button, getting its indicator to light.

1.

Try fingering the keyboard.
The reverb effect is applied to the entire tone.

Performance

To eliminate the Reverb effect, press the [REVERB] button once more, extinguishing the

2.

indicator.

Changing the Reverb Effect Type

You can select from six different reverb effect types.

While holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, press the [REVERB] button.

1.

fig.disp

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to switch the reverb type.

2.

TYPE

STAGE

ROOM

Explanation

This reverb simulates the reverberation of a stage. It produces more
reverberation than HALL.

Simulates the reverberation of room interiors. It produces a well­defined and spacious reverberation.

HALL

PLATE

GM2 REVERB

CATHEDRAL

After determining the type, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

3.

Simulates the reverberation exhibited by hall. It provides a deeper
reverberation than the Room reverbs.

Simulates a plate reverb unit (a type of artificial reverb that utilized a
metal plate).

Reverb for use with GM2

This reproduces the reverb found in a church cathedral.

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Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect

You can select from 127 levels of depth for the reverb effect.

Hold down the [REVERB] button and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to change the depth of

1.

the reverb effect.

fig.disp

When you release the [REVERB] button, the previous display will reappear.

Reverb depth settings can be made independently for each Zone (p. 69).

Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time (Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever)

While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the pitch, or to the right
to raise the pitch. This is known as Pitch Bend.

You can also apply vibrato by manipulating the lever away from you. This is known as
Modulation.

If you move the lever away from you and at the same time move it to the right or left, you
can apply both effects simultaneously.

The effect obtained when you move the lever may differ according to the Tone being

NOTE

Pitch Bend

Pitch Bend

used. Additionally, the effect applied by moving the lever is predetermined for each
Tone, and cannot be changed.

fig.Q1-26bend

Modulation

Modulation

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Adding Liveliness to the Sound ([SOUND CONTROL] Button)

Switching on the Sound Control function suppresses differences in volume for a more
consistent sound.

This is set to OFF when the power is turned on.

fig.Q1-27sctrl

Press the [SOUND CONTROL] button, getting its indicator to light.

1.

fig.disp

NOTE

Hold down the [SOUND CONTROL] button and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to switch the

2.

Sounds may become distorted with certain Tones. If this occurs, lower the respective
ZONE LEVEL sliders.

sound control type.

TYPE Explanation

HARD COMP

SOFT COMP

LOW BOOST

MID BOOST

HI BOOST

To cancel this function, press the [SOUND CONTROL] button once more, extinguishing

3.

Applies strong compression.

Applies mild compression.

Boosts the low end.

Boosts the midrange.

Boosts the high end.

the indicator.

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NOTE

Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Range (EQUALIZER Knobs)

The RD-300GX is equipped with a two-band equalizer.
You can use the EQUALIZER [LOW] knob, and [HIGH] knob to adjust the level of each

frequency range.

NOTE

Turn the EQUALIZER knobs to adjust the levels in each range.

1.

Turning a knob towards the minus (-) sign cuts the level of that frequency range; turn the knob
towards the plus (+) sign to boost the level of that range.

Equalization is applied to the overall sound output from the OUTPUT jacks.

fig.Q1-28eq

Depending on the knob settings, you may hear distortion. If so, use the VOLUME
slider to lower the volume.

Changing the Frequency of the Low and High Ranges

fig.disp

You can use the EQUALIZER [LOW] and [HIGH] knobs to change the frequency at which
the adjustment will occur.

While holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, turn the EQUALIZER knobs.

1.

You can adjust the frequency.

After determining the value, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button to return to the previous

2.

screen.

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Playing Rhythm ([SONG/RHYTHM] Button)

The RD-300GX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz, Rock, and other
various musical genres. These drum patterns are referred to as “Rhythms.”

fig.02-05p

Press the [SONG/RHYTHM] button.

1.

While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to

2.

move the cursor to the upper left of the screen.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “RHY.”

3.

The Rhythm screen appears.

Press the [ENTER] button.

4.

The Rhythm sounds, and the [SONG/RHYTHM] button indicator lights.

Press the [ENTER] button once more; the Rhythm stops playing.

5.

The Rhythm stops, and the [SONG/RHYTHM] button indicator goes out.

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Changing Rhythm Pattern

You can select the way a Rhythm is played (the pattern) to match a variety of different
musical genres.

Access the Rhythm screen.

1.

While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to

2.

move the cursor to the lower left of the screen.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the pattern.

3.

Press the [ENTER] button.

4.

The Rhythm sounds, and the [SONG/RHYTHM] button indicator lights.

Press the [ENTER] button once more; the Rhythm stops playing.

5.

The Rhythm stops, and the [SONG/RHYTHM] button indicator goes out.

For more information about the kind of Rhythm Patterns, please refer to “Rhythm
Pattern List” (p. 97).

Changing Rhythm Tempos

Access the Rhythm screen.

1.

While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to

2.

move the cursor to the upper right of the screen.

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Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the tempo.

3.

The Rhythm are played at the selected tempo.

The way Rhythm is played and the tempo display may differ with some Rhythm
Patterns.

Changing Rhythm Volume

How do I access the Rhythm screen again while keeping the rhythm playing?

Suppose that while the rhythm was playing, you switched from the Rhythm screen to a different screen.
In this state, pressing the [SONG/RHYTHM] button in order to move back to the Rhythm screen will stop
the rhythm.

In such cases, you can press and continue holding the [SONG/RHYTHM] button for about one second
to access the Rhythm screen without stopping the rhythm.

While holding down the [SONG/RHYTHM] button, move any of the ZONE LEVEL sliders.

1.

The volume of the Rhythm changes.

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NOTE

You won’t be able to change the Rhythm volume if Rhythm is not set to play. If the
audio file is set to play, this operation will change the audio volume.

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Playing Songs ([SONG/RHYTHM] Button)

Here’s how to play back SMF music files or audio files (WAV, MP3).
You can play songs that are saved on USB memory (sold separately).

fig.02-08p

Press the [SONG/RHYTHM] button.

1.

The Song screen appears.
If the following screen doesn’t appear, refer to “Switching between the Rhythm screen and Song

screen” (p. 23).

While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to

2.

move the cursor to the upper left of the screen.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “INT” or “USB.”

3.

Select “INT” to play songs saved in internal memory, or “USB” to play songs saved in USB memory.

NOTE

While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to

4.

move the cursor to the lower left of the screen.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select a song.

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

6.

The song sounds, and the [SONG/RHYTHM] button indicator lights.

Press the [ENTER] button once more; the song stops playing.

7.

The song stops, and the [SONG/RHYTHM] button indicator goes out.

You can’t select “USB” unless USB memory is connected to the USB Memory connector.

Song number “000” is programmed with a Preset song.
Enjoy performing on the keyboard along with this song as it is played back.

No. Song Name Composer Copyright

000. Macho Blues John Maul © 2008 Roland Corporation

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You can make the following settings related to song playback.

• Change the way in which songs play (play a single song, play all songs)

• Transpose the song playback

• Minimize sounds located in the center, such as the melody
For details, refer to “Settings Related to Song Playback (Song Function)” (p. 76).

Changing Song Tempos

Here’s how to change the playback speed of audio files (WAV, MP3).

1. In the Song screen, hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and use the [DEC]

[INC] buttons to move the cursor to the percent indication in the top line of
the screen.

2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to change the playback speed.

You can change the playback speed in a range of -25%–+25%.

You can change the tempo for songs.

In the Song screen, hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to

1.

move the cursor to the tempo indication.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to change the tempo.

2.

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Fast-forwarding or Rewinding a Song

In the Song screen, hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to

1.

move the cursor to the measure indication (or the playback time indication) in the upper
right of the screen.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to change the value.

2.

The playback position will change as shown by the indication.

How do I access the Song screen again while keeping the song playing?

Suppose that while the song was playing, you switched from the Song screen to a different screen. In
this state, pressing the [SONG/RHYTHM] button in order to move back to the Song screen will also stop
the song.

In such cases, you can press and continue holding the [SONG/RHYTHM] button for about one second
to access the Song screen without stopping the song.

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Performing with Audio Files ([AUDIO KEY] Button)

The RD-300GX lets you play audio files saved on USB memory (sold separately) while
you perform. This is called the “Audio Key” function.

The Audio Key function lets you assign an audio file to each key B 0–B1, and play those
audio files by pressing the corresponding key. You can assign various phrases to the keys
and play them at the appropriate moments during your performance.

You can also specify that an audio file play repeatedly, or reserve the audio file that
should be played next.

If you turn on the Audio Key function when USB memory containing audio files is not
connected, an audio file built into the RD-300GX will be selected.

Here are some ways in which you can enjoy using the Audio Key function.

• By switching audio files between sections such as Intro, Theme, Break, and Ending
as your song progresses, you can freely change the structure of the song while you
perform.

• Assign a different audio song to each key, and use the keyboard to switch songs
so you can perform to the accompaniment of an audio song.

Performing with Audio Files from USB Memory

Here’s how you can perform while playing audio files saved on USB memory (sold
separately).

Before you begin, install the included “Audio Key Utility 2” into your computer, and
prepare the audio file set that you want to play back on the RD-300GX.

The included CD-ROM contains a sample audio file set that you can copy to USB memory
and use.

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Connect the USB memory containing the audio file set to the USB MEMORY connector (p.

1.

21).

While holding down the [AUDIO KEY] button, and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select

2.

an audio file set.

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When you take your finger off the button, a screen like the following will appear.

Play a key B 0–B1.

3.

The audio file assigned to the respective key will play.

B 0–B1

If you play the B0 key, a screen like the following will appear.

The Audio Key function will be activated, allowing you to play audio files by pressing a key.

O

OW

L

LW

Indication

One-shot Now

When you press the key, the audio file will play only once.
The audio file will play immediately when you press the key.

One-shot Wait

When you press the key, the audio file will play only once.
With this setting, pressing the key while another audio file is playing will
reserve the audio file to be played next. When the currently playing audio file
has finished, the reserved audio file will play.

Loop Now

When you press the key, the audio file will play repeatedly.
The audio file will play immediately when you press the key.

Loop Wait

When you press the key, the audio file will play repeatedly.
With this setting, pressing the key while another audio file is playing will

reserve the audio file to be played next. When the currently playing audio file
has finished, the reserved audio file will play.

Explanation

Playing the keys won’t produce sound unless a file has been assigned. If a file is
currently playing, it will continue sounding.

Keys set to “OW” or “LW” let you reserve the audio file that will be played when the currently
playing audio file has finished playing. If you’ve pressed the B0 key and then press the C1 key
to reserve the next-played audio file, the screen will show as follows.

The currently reserved audio file is shown in the lower line of the screen.

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To stop the file that’s playing, press the A0 key.

4.

Audio file playback will stop.

A0

For details on installing the included “Audio Key Utility 2” into your computer, refer to
“Audio Key Utility 2 Quick Guide” (separate document).

If no USB memory (sold separately) containing audio files is connected to the RD­300GX, you’ll be able to play audio files that are built into the RD-300GX (see the
section that follows).

If the connected USB memory does not contain an audio file set created by the
“Audio Key Utility 2,” you’ll be able to assign audio files from USB memory to each
key and play them.

You can also change the settings of the audio files assigned to the keys, and change
the settings that specify how the audio files will be repeated (p. 46).

The changes you make will be lost if you select another audio file set. If you don’t
want to delete it, carry out the Write procedure.

Caution when Playing Back Audio Files

Playing back an MP3 file or changing the playback tempo of an audio file places a significant
processing burden on the RD-300GX, and in some cases may cause it to be unable to completely
process all of the performance data from the keyboard.

If this occurs, you may be able to solve the problem by taking the following actions.

• Use WAV/AIFF format data rather than MP3 format data

• Return the song tempo to its original setting (to 0%)

An MP3 file has little time of the blank at the head and the end of the file. Therefore, the sound might
cut off when an MP3 file played repeatedly with Audio Key function.

If this occurs, you may be able to solve the problem by taking the following actions.

• Use WAV/AIFF format data rather than MP3 format data

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Performing with Audio Files that are Built Into the RD-300GX

If USB memory (sold separately) containing audio files is not connected, you’ll be able
to play audio files that are built into the RD-300GX.

Even if you’re using the audio file set that’s built into the RD-300GX, you can change
the settings of the audio files assigned to the keys, and change the settings that
specify how the audio files will be repeated (p. 46).
Even if you don’t turn off the power, the changes you make will be lost if you connect
USB memory and select another audio file set.

NOTE

If you’re using an audio file that’s built into the RD-300GX, you can’t save your
changes in USB memory.

Adjusting the Volume of Audio Key

You can adjust the volume when using the Audio Key function.
You can adjust the volume of the Audio Key to change the volume balance between your

keyboard performance and the audio file playback.

While holding down the [AUDIO KEY] button, move the ZONE LEVEL slider to adjust the

1.

volume of the Audio Key.

The volume can be adjusted to any value from 0 to 127.

You can also adjust the Audio Key volume by using the “Audio Level” setting in the
System edit screen (p. 67).

When you change the Audio Key volume, this will also affect the volume at which
audio files will play back in the Song screen.

How do I access the Audio Key screen again while keeping the audio file
playing?

Suppose that while the audio file was playing, you switched from the Audio Key screen to a different
screen. In this state, pressing the [AUDIO KEY] button in order to move back to the Audio Key screen
will also stop the playback.

In such cases, you can press and continue holding the [AUDIO KEY] button for about one second to
access the Audio Key screen without stopping the playback.

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Changing Audio File Settings

Here’s how you can edit the audio file settings, such as changing the audio file played
by each key, or specifying whether the file will be played repeatedly.

Connect the USB memory containing the audio file set to the USB MEMORY connector (p. 21).

1.

While holding down the [AUDIO KEY] button, and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select

2.

an audio file set.

When you take your finger off the button, a screen like the following will appear.

The Audio Key function will be activated, allowing you to play audio files by pressing a key.

Press the [ENTER] button.

3.

The following screen appears.

Hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to move the cursor,

4.

and then use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to change the setting for each key.

You can also press the key whose settings you want to change.
Move the cursor to the upper right of the screen, and change the way in which the audio file will

play (“O,” “OW,” “L,” “LW”). Refer to the table on p. 43.
Move the cursor to the lower line of the screen, and change the audio file that is assigned to the key.
If you press the [DEC] [INC] buttons simultaneously, the audio file assigned to that key will be cleared.

Press the [ENTER] button.

5.

A confirmation message will appear.

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If you don’t want to store the settings, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button. The operation will be cancelled.

Press the [ENTER] button to overwrite the settings of the audio file set.

6.

NOTE

If you’re using an audio file that’s built into the RD-300GX, you can’t save your changes
in USB memory.

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Applying Effects to the Sound ([MULTI EFFECTS] Button)

In addition to reverb (p. 33), the RD-300GX also allows you to apply “multi effects” to
sounds. Multi effects provides a collection of 78 different effects, such as distortion and
rotary, from which you can choose.

The factory settings have a suitable effect assigned to each of the Tones.

fig.Q2-10p

Press the [MULTI EFFECTS] button, getting its indicator to light.

1.

Try fingering the keyboard.
The effect is applied to the currently selected Tone.

To remove the effect, press the [MULTI EFFECTS] button once more, extinguishing the

2.

indicator.

Effects may not be applied with some of sounds.

If the effect applied to the Tone of each Zone differs when you’re using Dual mode or
Split mode, you can specify the Zone to which the effect will be applied. For details,
refer to “Setting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added (MFX Zone)” (p. 68).

Changing the Depth of Effect

You can change the levels of depth for the effect.
The content and range vary according to the MFX type. For more detailed information,

refer to “Effect List” (p. 87).

While holding down the [MULTI EFFECTS] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to adjust

1.

the effect depth.

The screen will show the effect that is applied to the currently selected Tone and the parameters
that can be edited.

The next time you choose the same Tone, the effect with the depth you’ve selected here is applied.

You can change the effect type. Refer to “Changing the Multi-effects Type” (p. 48).

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Choosing the Zone to which the multi-effect will apply

On the RD-300GX, only one type of multi-effect can be used at a time. For this reason,
there’s a “MFX Zone” setting that lets you choose the Zone to which the multi-effect is to
be applied. Be aware that if you’re playing more than one Zone simultaneously, there
will be a Zone to which the multi-effect is not applied.

Changing the Multi-effects Type

While holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, press the [MULTI EFFECTS] button.

1.

The effect name and number appear in the display.

Press the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the effect type.

2.

After determining the type, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button to return to the previous

3.

screen.

For more on the RD-300GX’s internal effect types, refer to the “Effect List” (p. 87).

Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone (Rotary Effect)

The Rotary effect is applied to some Organ Tones you can select with the [ORGAN]
button. When one of these Tones is selected, you can use the [MULTI EFFECTS] button to
change the speed of the rotary effect.

What the rotary effect does is to add a “spinning” effect similar to the sound of an organ
using a rotating speaker.

Press the [ORGAN] button and select the organ Tone.

1.

When a Tone that has the Rotary effect added is selected, the [MULTI EFFECTS] button’s indicator
flashes.

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Each time pressing the [MULTI EFFECTS] button, switch the speed of the rotary effect

2.

between fast and slow rotation.

When the [MULTI EFFECTS] button’s indicator flashes, a more fast rotary effect is applied.
When the [MULTI EFFECTS] button’s indicator blinks, a slower rotary effect is applied.

To prevent the Rotary effect from being applied, select an effect type other than the
Rotary effect and then remove the effect.

You can apply the rotary effect to Tones other than the organ Tones as well.

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

Once Panel Lock is engaged, all buttons (except for the VOLUME slider, [DISPLAY
CONTRAST] knob, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, Pedals, ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button,

and [EXIT/SHIFT] button) will not function. This prevents settings from being changed
inadvertently on stage or in other such situations.

While holding down the [EDIT] button, and press the [ENTER] button.

1.

Continue holding down the [EDIT] button and [ENTER] button until the following display appears.

Press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button, or [EXIT/SHIFT] button to cancel Panel Lock.

2.

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Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP] Button)

The RD-300GX’s Internal Zone (p. 22) and External Zone (p. 22) Tone settings, effect
settings, and other such settings are collectively referred to as a “Setup.”

Once you’ve stored your preferred settings, and settings for the songs to be performed
as a Setup, you can then switch whole groups of settings during a performance just by
switching Setups.

You can store up to 32 different Setups.
The RD-300GX is shipped from the factory with recommended Setups already prepared.
Now try actually calling up a Setup.

fig.Q2-16p

NOTE

Press the [SETUP] button, getting the indicator to light.

1.

The following screen appears in the display.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or press one of the TONE SELECT buttons to select the Setup

2.

that you want to call up.

The current settings are erased when a Setup is called up. Be sure to save any Setup
you would like to keep first before calling up another Setup (p. 51).

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By pressing the TONE SELECT buttons you can select four Setups from each button (p. 98).

Try playing the keyboard.
The settings are switched to those of the Setup that has been called up.

Once you’ve selected a Setup, pressing that [SETUP] button will take you to the screen
shown in step 2.

Setups indicated by a “R.” before the name let you enjoy performing with a session­like feel while playing a Rhythm. Be sure to check it out.

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

Storing Settings to Setups ([WRITE] Button)

If you want to use the changed content as a new Setup, use the following procedure to
save the settings to a Setup.

You can also change the name of a Setup.
You can store 32 Setups on the RD-300GX.

fig.Q2-19p

Press the [WRITE] button, getting the indicator to light.

1.

The following screen appears.

While holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to move the

2.

cursor ( ) to the positions where the characters are to be input.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to enter the characters.

3.

The following characters are available.
space, ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0–9 : ; < = > ? @ A–Z [ \ ] ^ _ ` a–z { | } ~

Repeat steps 2–3 to input the name.

4.

Press the [ENTER] button to move the cursor to the destination Setup number.

5.

Select the save-destination Setup number, by using the [DEC] [INC] buttons.

6.

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Settings Not Saved in a Setup

The following settings cannot be saved to a Setup.

• TRANSPOSE Settings (p. 32)

• SOUND CONTROL Settings (p. 35)

• EQUALIZER knob Settings (p. 36)

• System Settings (p. 64)

• V-LINK Settings (p. 82)

When you have finished determining the save destination and the name for the new

7.

Setup, press the [ENTER] button.

The [ENTER] and [EXIT/SHIFT] buttons’ indicators are flashing, and the confirmation message
appears.

If you do not want to save the Setup, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button or [WRITE] button.
The operation is cancelled.

When the [ENTER] button is pressed, saving of the Setup begins.

8.

When you have finished saving the Setup, the [WRITE] button’s indicator goes out and
you are returned to the previous screen.

NOTE

Never switch off the power while “Executing...” appears in the display.

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Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard

By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connector on the RD-300GX’s
rear panel, you can then control the external MIDI device with the RD-300GX.

Normally, the RD-300GX will transmit note messages from the MIDI OUT connector, but
if you press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit, you’ll
be able to control various settings on your external MIDI device in addition to transmitting
note messages.

You can control internal and external sound generators independently.
If you press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit, the RD-

300GX will be in a state where it can control an external MIDI sound module (External
Zone). You use the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button to switch between control of the
Internal Zone and control of the External Zone. You can also make detailed settings for
MIDI messages transmitted to external sound modules.

What’s MIDI?

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard specification that allows musical
data to be exchanged between electronic musical instruments and computers. By using
a MIDI cable to connect devices that have MIDI connectors, you can create an ensemble
in which a single MIDI keyboard can play multiple instruments, or change settings
automatically as the song progresses.

About MIDI Connectors

The RD-300GX has the following three types of MIDI connector. Their functions differ as
described below.

fig.Q3-01

MIDI IN Connector

Performance messages from an external MIDI device are received here. These incoming
messages may instruct the RD-300GX to play sounds or switch Tones.

MIDI OUT Connector

MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector to an external MIDI device. The RD­300GX’s MIDI OUT connector is used for sending the performance data of the controller
section as well as data used for saving various settings (Bulk Dump

USB MIDI Connector

→

p. 77).

Use a commercially available USB cable to connect this to your computer’s USB connector.
You can use MIDI-compatible software on your computer to transmit SMF files for

playback by the RD-300GX, or set up a sophisticated music production system in which
MIDI data is transferred between your sequencer software and the RD-300GX.

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Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators

MIDI sound module etc.

Computer

USB
connector

MIDI IN connector

MIDI OUT connector

NOTE

Use a USB Cable no longer than 5 meters.

USB
connector

RD-300GX

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Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (MIDI OUT Channel)

When you have finished connecting the external MIDI device, match the keyboard’s
Transmit channel and the Receive channel for each of the external MIDI sound
generator’s Parts. Sounds is produced when the MIDI channels for the sending device
(the RD-300GX) and the receiving device (the external MIDI sound generator) are set to
the same MIDI channel.

fig.Q3-03p

Press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit.

1.

The External screen appears.
If the following screen doesn’t appear, hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and press the [DEC]

button several times.

Press the ZONE SELECT button so the indicator of the button for the Zone you

2.

wish to select is lit.

Part Parameter Settings Description

UPPER 1

UPPER 2

LOWER

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to set the transmit channel for each Zone.

3.

If you turn this “OFF,” MIDI data will not be transmitted for that Zone.

Ch
(MIDI OUT Channel)

1–16, OFF

RD-300GX
performance data is
sent over a selected
channel.

NOTE

For instructions on setting each of the external MIDI sound generator’s Part’s Receive
channel, refer to the owner’s manual for each device.

When “Rec Mode” is set to ON in the Utility in Edit mode, the External screen as
shown above is not displayed. Set “Rec Mode” to OFF when setting the MIDI Transmit
channel (p. 78).

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Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device (MSB/LSB/PC)

To switch the tones of an external MIDI device, the program number and the MSB/LSB
of the Bank Select message are entered as numerical values on the RD-300GX.

fig.Q3-06p

Press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit.

1.

The External screen appears.
If the following screen doesn’t appear, hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and press the [DEC]

button several times.

Press the ZONE SELECT button so the indicator of the button for the Zone you

2.

wish to select is lit.

While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC]

3.

buttons to move the cursor, and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to set the MSB, LSB,
and PC for each Zone.

Pressing the [DEC] [INC] buttons simultaneously switches the settings value to “- - - (OFF).”
When this setting is “- - - (OFF),” bank select messages will not be transmitted.

Parameter

MSB (Bank Select MSB: CC 00)

LSB (Bank Select LSB: CC 32)

PC (Program Change)

If the external MIDI sound generator receives a Program number or a Bank number
for which no Tone has been assigned, an alternate Tone may be selected, or in some

NOTE

cases, there may be no sound played. If you do not want to transmit the Program
number or Bank Select, use the procedure described above to set the PC/MSB/LSB to
“- - - (OFF).”
If this is set to “- - -,” the sound selection data will not be transmitted when you switch
Setups.

000–127, - - - (OFF)

000–127, - - - (OFF)

001–128, - - - (OFF)

Settings

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.

Adjusting the Volume of Each Zone (External Zone)

fig.Q3-08pe

EXTERNAL indicator is lit

When the EXTERNAL indicator is lit, you can use the ZONE LEVEL sliders to control the
External Zone in the same way as with the Internal Zone (p. 31).

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Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts ([EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] Button)

If you press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the
“EXTERNAL” indicator is lit, you’ll be able to set the following
items.

Adjusting the Volume and Pan (Vol/Pan)

Parameter

Ch

MSB

LSB

PC

Vol

Pan

Rev

Cho

Trs

KRL

KRU

MIDI OUT Channel

Bank Select MSB

Bank Select LSB

Program Number

Volume

Pan

Reverb Depth

Chorus Depth

Key Transpose

Key Range Lower

Key Range Upper

How to Make Settings

1.

Press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the
“EXTERNAL” indicator is lit.

The RD-300GX is set to control the external MIDI
devices.

The External screen shown will not appear if “Rec

NOTE

Mode” is “ON” in Utility edit. Turn the Rec Mode
setting “OFF” (p. 78).

Sets the volume and the panning (localizes sound image) for
each of the Tones.

The Volume setting is mainly used when multiple tones are
playing to obtain the desired balance in volume between each
Zone.

The Pan setting positions the sound image of each Zone when
the output is in stereo. With an increase in the value for L,
more of the sound will be heard as coming from the left side.
Similarly, more of the sound will originate at the right if the
value of R is increased. When set to 0, the sound is heard as
coming from the center.

Parameter

Vol (Volume)

Pan (Pan)

TX CC# Value

CC07

CC10

- - - (OFF), 0–127

L64–0–63R, - - - (OFF)

Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus (Rev/Cho)

This sets the depth of the reverb and chorus effects.

Parameter

Rev (Reverb)

Cho (Chorus)

TX CC# Value

CC91

- - - (OFF), 0–127

CC93

While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/

2.

SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to
select the parameter to be set.

Use the ZONE SELECT button to select the Zone

3.

for which you want to make settings.

The indicator of the selected Zone will light.

4.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to set the value.

Pressing the [DEC] [INC] buttons simultaneously sets the
value to “- - -,” “OFF,” or “0.”

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Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Trs)

You can perform with each Zone transposed to a different
pitch.

When multiple Zones are set to on, you can create a richer
sound by setting the two Tones to different octaves. Also, if the
Keyboard Mode is set to Split and you are playing a bass
Tone in the lower Part, you can use the Transpose function to
play the bass at a lower pitch.

Parameter

Trs (Transpose)

-48 – 0 –+48

Value

Setting the Key Range (KRL/KRU)

NOTE

Set the keyboard range in which each Zone will sound.
This can be used to make notes in different areas of the

keyboard play different Tones.
Specify the lower limit (KRL) and upper limit (KRU) of the key

range being set.
You can also set this by pressing a specific key and then

pressing the [ENTER] button.

Using the RD-300GX As a Master Keyboard

Parameter

KRL (Key Range Lower)

KRU (Key Range Upper)

NOTE

This is effective only when the [SPLIT] button is on
(p. 29) in the key range settings.

“FUL” is displayed when the [SPLIT] button is set to
OFF. In this case, the [SPLIT] button is
automatically switched on when the value is
changed to something other than “FUL” with the
[DEC] [INC] buttons.

You cannot set the key range’s lower limit higher
than the upper limit, nor can you set the upper limit
below the lower limit.

If you don’t want MIDI note data to be transmitted,
set the Zone’s MIDI OUT Ch to “OFF.” (p. 55)

Value

A0–C8

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Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Designer)

You can make detailed settings to adjust the piano sound
that’s used when you press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button
(p. 26).

This function is called “Piano Designer.”
Furthermore, you can save the changed settings.

When the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button is
pressed, all settings other than the Piano Designer

NOTE

Making the Settings

1.

2.

fig.disp

settings are switched to their status at the time the
RD-300GX’s power was turned on.
Store any arrangements of settings that you want
to keep in Setup (p. 51).

Press the [ENTER] button in the ONE TOUCH
PIANO screen to select the type you want to
set.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the
parameter to be set, then press the [ENTER]
button.

Selecting the Piano Sound (Tone)

This chooses the piano Tone to be selected when the ONE
TOUCH [PIANO] button is pressed.

You can choose from the Tones of the TONE SELECT [PIANO]
button.

Changing the Amount of Reverb Effect (Reverb Depth)

This does the same thing as the setting described in
“Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect” (p. 34), but this setting
can be easily accessed by pressing the ONE TOUCH
[PIANO] button.

Parameter

Reverb
Amount

Value Description

The reverb effect becomes

0–127

stronger as the value is
increased.

Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid)

Reproduces the way the brightness of a grand piano’s sound
is affected by how much the piano’s lid is opened.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to set the value.

3.

4.

If you want to save the setting, press the
[WRITE] button.

The confirmation message appears.
Press the [ENTER] button to save the settings.

If you want to cancel, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

5.

When you finish making settings, press the
[EXIT/SHIFT] button.

You are returned to the ONE TOUCH PIANO screen.

NOTE

Depending on the piano tone selected, this setting
may not be available.

Parameter

Lid

Value Description

The lid is opened more as the

1–7

value is increased, creating a
brighter sound.

Adjusting the Damper Noise (Damper Noise)

This adjusts the damper noise (the sound that occurs when the
strings of an acoustic piano are released by pressing the
damper pedal).

Parameter

Damper
Noise

Value Description

Increasing this value will

0–127

increase the sound that is
heard when the strings are
released.

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Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

What are Duplex Scale?

The Duplex Scale is a system of sympathetically vibrating
strings sometimes included in grand pianos.

These sympathetically vibrating strings are not struck
directly with hammers, but sound by vibrating in
sympathy with the vibrations of other strings. By
resonating with the overtones, these strings add richness
and brilliance to the sound. These sympathetic strings are
added only to the high register above approximately C4.
Since they do not have a damper (a mechanism that
stops them from sounding), they will continue sounding
even after you play a note and then release it to stop the
sound of the string that was actually struck.

Adjusting the Resonance of the Aliquot Strings (Duplex Scale)

This adjusts the sound of the sympathetically vibrating aliquot
strings on an acoustic piano.

Parameter

Duplex Scale

Value Description

Higher values will increase

0–127

the volume of the sympathetic
vibration.

Adjusting the String Resonance Produced when a Key is Released (Key Off Reso.)

This adjusts resonances such as the key-off sound of an
acoustic piano (subtle sounds that are heard when you release
a key).

Parameter

Key Off Reso.
(Key Off
Resonance)

Value Description

OFF,
1–127

Higher values will increase
the volume of the
resonances.

Adjusting the Sound of the Hammer Strike (Hammer Noise)

This adjusts the sound of the hammer striking the string of an
acoustic piano.

Parameter

Value Description

Adjusting the Resonant Sounds when the Keys are Pressed (String Resonance)

When the keys are pressed on an acoustic piano, the strings
for keys that are already pressed also vibrate sympathetically.
The function used to reproduce is called “String Resonance.”

Parameter

String Resonance

Value Description

OFF,
1–127

Increasing the value will
increase the amount of effect.

Hammer
Noise

-2–0–+2

Higher values will increase
the sound of the hammer
striking the string.

Precise Modification of Chord Sonorities (Stretch Tune)

Changes the pitch using the “stretch tune” method typically
used on acoustic pianos. This makes high-range sounds
slightly higher in pitch, and low-range sounds slightly lower in
pitch.

Parameter

Stretch
Tune

Value Description

OFF

ON This is the standard tuning curve.

No stretch tune.

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Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch/Ofst)

Use “Key Touch” to adjust the touch sensitivity of the
keyboard.

You can use the “Key Touch Offset” setting to adjust the
sensitivity in greater detail.

fig.disp

Key Touch value Offset value

Parameter

Key Touch

Value Description

SUPER
LIGHT

LIGHT

MEDIUM

HEAVY

SUPER
HEAVY

An even lighter setting than LIGHT.

This sets the keyboard to a light
touch. You can achieve fortissimo (ff)
play with a less forceful touch than
usual, so the keyboard feels lighter.
This setting makes it easy to play,
even for children.

This sets the keyboard to the
standard touch. You can play with
the most natural touch. This is the
closest to the touch of an acoustic
piano.

This sets the keyboard to a heavy
touch. You have to finger the
keyboard more forcefully than usual
in order to play fortissimo (ff), so the
keyboard touch feels heavier.
Dynamic fingering adds even more
feeling to what you play.

An even heavier setting than
HEAVY.

Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity)

This sets the sound to play at a fixed volume, regardless of the
strength used to play the keyboard (the velocity).

Parameter

Velocity

Value Description

Volume levels and the way

REAL

1–127

sounds are played change in
response to the velocity.

Values for the volume and the
way sounds are played remain
constant.

Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velo Delay Sens)

This sets the interval from the time the key is played to when
the sound is produced.

As the value is decreased, the timing of the sound is delayed
more when more force is used to play the keys.

As the value is increased, the timing of the sound is delayed
more when less force is used to play the keys.

Parameter

Velo Delay Sens
(Velocity Delay Sense)

-63–0–+63

Value

Changing How Volume Responds to the Velocity (Key Touch Mode)

Ofst
(Offset)

NOTE

NOTE

62

-10–0–+9

When you change the Key Touch setting, the Key
Touch Offset value will be set to “0.”

When “ofst” setting value continues into the
positive or negative direction, the Key Touch’s five­step value is switched automatically in accordance
with that value.

The touch sensitivity becomes
heavier as the value increases.

If you choose “MODE 2,” the volume will change more
smoothly in response to your keyboard playing dynamics
(velocity).

Parameter

Key Touch Mode

MODE1, MODE2

Value

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT] Button)

The process of changing Tone parameters to create the tones
you like, and changing the settings for various functions is
known as “editing.” When the [EDIT] button is pressed and the
indicator is lit, the RD-300GX switches to “Edit mode.”

You can save edited settings to Setups.
Edited settings are discarded when the RD-300GX’s power is

turned off, so be sure that any settings you want to keep are
saved to a Setup (p. 51).

However, the System settings can be saved in the edit screen.
Therefore, no changes to the settings are lost, even when the
power is turned off.

Setting Parameters

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to

1.

light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.disp

2.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select a menu,
then press the [ENTER] button.

fig.disp

3.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the
parameter to be set, then press the [ENTER]
button.

fig.disp

4.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to set the value.

If you press the [DEC] button and [INC] button
simultaneously, the setting will return to its default value.

If you want to save the setting, press the

5.

[WRITE] button. Then, press the [ENTER]
button.

You can return to Step 3 by pressing the [EXIT/SHIFT]
button.

When you have finished making the settings,

6.

press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its
indicator.

The following settings will be stored as common
settings for the entire RD-300GX.

• System

Parameters that can be Set

You can set the following parameters in Edit mode.

Master Tune
Master Volume p. 64
SETUP Pedal Shift p. 64
SETUP Control Channel p. 65
USB Driver p. 65
USB Memory Mode p. 65
Damper Pedal Polarity p. 65

System

Key Touch

Common

Tone Parameter

Control Pedal Polarity p. 65
Indicator Mode p. 65
Part Mode p. 66
Temperament p. 66
Temperament Key p. 66
Rx GM System ON p. 67
Rx GS Reset p. 67
Audio Volume p. 67
Song Stop Mode p. 67
Key Touch
Key Touch Offset p. 62
Velocity p. 62
Velocity Delay Sense p. 62
Key Touch Mode p. 62
MFX Zone
Control Pedal Function p. 68
S1 Function p. 68
S2 Function p. 68
Attack Time
Release Time p. 69
Cutoff Frequency p. 69
Resonance p. 69
Decay Time p. 69
Reverb Amount p. 69
Coarse Tune p. 70
Fine Tune p. 70
Bend Range p. 70

p. 64

p. 62

p. 68

p. 69

NOTE

Unless they have been saved, these settings are
lost when the power is turned off.

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Zone Parameter

Part Switch

File

Song Function

Utility

Key Transpose
Pan p. 70
Damper Pedal Switch p. 71
Control Pedal Switch p. 71
Bender Switch p. 71
Modulation Switch p. 71
S1 Switch p. 71
S2 Switch p. 71
Switch
Save SETUP
Load SETUP p. 72
Delete SETUP p. 73
Copy SETUP p. 74
Delete SONG p. 75
Copy SONG p. 74
Format p. 76
Play Mode
Playback Transpose p. 76
Center Cancel p. 76
Rec Mode
Local Control p. 78
Bulk Dump p. 77
Factory Reset Current Setup p. 77
Factory Reset All p. 77

p. 70

p. 71
p. 72

p. 76

p. 78

Making System Settings (System)

Functions that affect the RD-300GX’s overall operating
environment are called “System functions.”

Tuning to Other Instrument’s Pitches (Master Tune)

For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or
more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s basic
pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments. In general,
the tuning of an instrument is indicated by the pitch in Hertz
(Hz) of the middle “A” note.

Parameter

Master Tune

415.3–440.0–466.2

Adjusting the Volume

Value

(Master Volume)

Adjusts the volume of the entire RD-300GX.

Parameter

Master Volume

0–127

Value

Using a Control Pedal to Switch Setups (SETUP Pedal Sft)

You can use a control pedal connected to the CONTROL
PEDAL jack to switch between RD-300GX Setups.

Parameter

SETUP Pedal
Sft
(SETUP
Pedal Shift)

Value Description

The pedal will perform the function

OFF

ON

assigned in “Control Pedal
Function” (p. 68) of the
“COMMON” menu.

Each time you press the pedal, the
Setup will be switched in ascending
order.
* If you choose this setting, the
function assigned in “Control Pedal
Function” of the “COMMON”
menu will be disabled.

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Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (SETUP Ctrl Ch.)

You can switch the RD-300GX’s Setups with MIDI messages
from an external MIDI device.

Set the MIDI Receive channel for receiving the MIDI messages
(Program Changes) from the external MIDI device to be used
for switching Setups.

When not switching Setups from an external MIDI device, set
this to OFF.

Parameter Value

SETUP Ctrl Ch.
(SETUP Control Channel)

When the SETUP Control Channel settings are
transmitted along with the part’s MIDI receive

NOTE

channel, switching of Setups takes priority over the
switching of Tones.
For more information about switching Setups, refer
to “Switching Setups” (p. 80).

1–16, OFF

Making the Settings for the USB Driver (USB Driver)

If you intend to connect to a computer using the USB
connector, you need to make the following setting before you
make the connection.

After changing this setting, turn the power off and then on
again.

Parameter

Value Description

Changing the USB Memory Setting (USB Memory Mode)

In some cases, when USB memory is connected to the USB
MEMORY connector, it may take longer for data to be loaded,
or data may fail to be loaded successfully. If this occurs, you
may be able to solve the problem by changing the USB
memory setting.

After changing this setting, turn the power off and then on
again.

Parameter

USB Memory Mode

MODE1, MODE2

Value

Switching the Pedal’s Polarity (Damper Polarity/Control Polarity)

Switch the polarity of pedals connected to the RD-300GX.
This can be set individually for each of the Pedal jacks on the

rear panel (DAMPER, CONTROL).
On some pedals, the electrical signal output by the pedal

when it is pressed or released is the opposite of other pedals.
If your pedal has an effect opposite of what you expect, set
this parameter to REVERSE.

If you are using a Roland pedal (that has no polarity switch),
set this parameter to STANDARD.

Parameter

Damper Polarity

STANDARD, REVERSE

Control Polarity

Value

USB Driver

Select this if you’re using the
USB driver on the included CD-

ORIGINAL

GENERIC

Select the “ORIGINAL” setting if transmission and
reception of MIDI data using the standard USB
driver included with your computer is too slow.

ROM (Audio Key Utility 2), or a
USB driver you downloaded
from the Roland website.

Choose this if you want to use
the standard USB driver that
was included with your
computer.

Selecting the Indicator Mode (Indicator Mode)

This specifies how the indicators will appear when off.

Parameter

Indicator
Mode

Value Description

The indicator will be lit if a

NORMAL

DIMLY

function is on, and will be
extinguished if it is off.

The indicator will be dimly
lit when the function is off.
This will help you find the
location of the buttons even
on a dimly lit stage.

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Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode)

This selects the number of parts for the RD-300GX.
When set to “16PART+PERF,” the performance on the

keyboard is not affected by MIDI messages from the MIDI IN
connector or song data played by the RD-300GX. This is
useful when you want to perform on the keyboard while
playing song data with the RD-300GX.

If you select “16PART,” the keyboard part you yourself play
can use the same part as the song data, meaning that you can
specify program changes or bank selections within the song
data so that the tone of the keyboard part will be switched
automatically.

Parameter

Part Mode

16PART,
16PART+PERF (Performance)

Value

Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament)

This sets the tuning.
Most modern songs are composed and played with the

assumption that equal temperament will be used, but when
classical music was composed, there were a wide variety of
other tuning systems in existence. Playing a composition with
its original tuning lets you enjoy the sonorities of the chords
that the composer originally intended.

Parameter

Tempera­ment

Value Description

This tuning divides an octave into

EQUAL

JUST(MAJOR)

JUST(MINOR)

12 equal parts. Every interval
produces about the same amount
of slight dissonance.

This scale eliminates dissonance
in fifths and thirds. It is unsuited
to playing melodies and cannot
be transposed, but is capable of
beautiful sonorities.

The scales of the major and
minor just intonations are
different. You can get the same
effect with the minor scale as
with the major scale.

Parameter

Tempera­ment

Value Description

This scale devised by the
philosopher Pythagoras
eliminates dissonance in fourths

PYTHAGOREAN

KIRNBERGER

MEAN TONE

WERCKMEISTER

ARABIC

and fifths. Dissonance is
produced by third-interval
chords, but melodies are
euphonious.

This scale is a modification of
the meantone and just
intonations that permits greater
freedom in transposition to other
keys. Performances are possible
in all keys (III).

This scale makes some
compromises in just intonation,
enabling transposition to other
keys.

This is a combination of the
mean tone and Pythagorean
scales. Performances are
possible in all keys (first
technique, III).

This scale is suitable for Arabic
music.

Selecting the Keynote (Temperament Key)

When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you
need to specify the keynote for tuning the song to be
performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major
key or to A for a minor key). If you choose an equal
temperament, there’s no need to select a keynote.

Parameter

Temperament Key

When performing in ensemble with other

NOTE

instruments, be aware that depending on the key,
there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the
RD-300GX to the fundamental pitch of the other
instruments.

C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, G#, A,
Bb, B

Value

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Switching Between Reception of GM/ GM2 System On and GS Reset (Rx GM Sys ON, Rx GS Reset)

Specifies whether General MIDI System On, General MIDI 2
System On, or GS Reset messages from external MIDI devices
will be received (ON) or not (OFF).

Parameter

Rx. GM Sys ON
(Rx GM/GM2
System ON)

Rx. GS Reset

ON, OFF

Value

Adjusting the Volume of Audio File Playback (Audio Volume)

This adjusts the volume of audio file playback (p. 40) and of
the Audio Key function (p. 42).

Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

You can make advanced settings for the touch used for the
keys.

For more on the following key touch function
parameters, refer to the corresponding pages.

Key Touch →p. 62
Key Touch Offset →p. 62

Velocity →p. 62
Velocity Delay Sense →p. 62

Key Touch Mode →p. 62

Parameter Value

Audio Volume

0–127

Having Song Playback Stop when You Press a ONE TOUCH Button (Song Stop Mode)

This specifies whether the song will stop when you press the
ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button while a song is playing.

Parameter

Song Stop
Mode

Value Description

If you press a ONE TOUCH

ON

OFF

button while a song is playing,
the song will stop playing.

Even if you press a ONE TOUCH
button while a song is playing,
the song will not stop playing.

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Setup-Related Settings (Common)

Setting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added (MFX Zone)

This specifies the Zone to which the multi-effect will be applied
when you’re playing in Dual mode (p. 28) or Split mode (p. 29).

Parameter

MFX Zone

Value Description

UPPER 1

UPPER 2

LOWER

The effect will be applied to Zones that use the
same effect as this Zone.

The effect will be applied to the
UPPER 1 Zone.

The effect will be applied to the
UPPER 2 Zone.

The effect will be applied to the
LOWER Zone.

Parameter

Ctrl Pedal
Func

Value

START/STOP

TAP TEMPO

RHY START/
STOP

SONG START/
STOP

AUDIO KEY
SW

MFX SW

Function/Parameter Setting

Changed

The external sequencer will
start/stop.

The tempo will be modified
to the interval at which you
press the pedal.

Starts and stops Rhythms (p.

37).

Starts and stops a song (p.

40).

This is the same function as
the [AUDIO KEY] button.
Audio key (p. 42) will be
turned on/off.

Performs the same function
as the [MULTI EFFECTS]
button.
Switches the multi-effects (p.

47) on and off.

Changing the Pedal Function (Ctrl Pedal Func)

This sets the function of the pedal switch or expression pedal
(such as the optional EV-5/7) connected to the CONTROL jack
on the rear panel.

Parameter Value

OFF

SOFT Soft Pedal

SOSTENUTO Sostenuto pedal

EXPRESSION Expression Pedal

Ctrl Pedal
Func
(Control
Pedal
Function)

MODULATION

BEND UP

BEND DOWN

AFTERTOUCH

Function/Parameter Setting

Changed

No control

Vibrato will be applied in the
same way as when you
move the modulation lever.

The pitch will rise in the
same way as when you
move the Pitch Bend lever
toward the right.

The pitch will fall in the same
way as when you move the
pitch bend lever toward the left.

The pedal will control
aftertouch.

Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2] Buttons (S1/S2 Func)

This setting determines the function of the [S1] and [S2]
buttons.

Parameter

S1/S2 Func
(S1/S2
Function)

Value

OFF

COUPLE
+1OCT

COUPLE -1OCT

COUPLE
+2OCT

COUPLE -2OCT

Function/Parameter Setting

Changed

No control

When you play the
keyboard, notes one octave
above will also sound at the
same time.

When you play the
keyboard, notes one octave
below will also sound at the
same time.

When you play the
keyboard, notes two octave
above will also sound at the
same time.

When you play the
keyboard, notes two octave
below will also sound at the
same time.

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Parameter

S1/S2 Func

Value

COUPLE +5TH

COUPLE -4TH

OCTAVE UP

OCTAVE
DOWN

START/STOP

TAP TEMPO

RHY PLAY/
STOP

SONG PLAY/
STOP

Tone Settings (Tone Parameter)

Function/Parameter Setting

Changed

When you play the
keyboard, notes a fifth
(seven semitones) above will
also sound at the same time.

When you play the
keyboard, notes a fourth
(five semitones) below will
also sound at the same time.

Each button press raises the
key range in octave steps (up
to 4 octaves higher).

Each button press lowers the
key range in octave steps (up
to 4 octaves lower).

The external sequencer will
start/stop.

The tempo will be modified
to the interval at which you
press the button.

Starts and stops Rhythms (p.

37).

Starts and stops the song (p.

40).

Resonance:

Decay Time:

NOTE

Parameter

Attack Time

Release Time

Cutoff Freq

Resonance

Decay Time

This boosts the portions in the region around the
cutoff frequency, lending a particular quality to
the sound. Excessively high settings can
produce oscillation, causing the sound to
distort.

The time it is to take following the attack for the
volume to decrease.

Making abrupt changes in the settings values may
cause the sound to become distorted or overly
loud. Carefully monitor volume levels while making
the settings.

Value Description

Higher values produce a
milder attack; lower values
produce a sharper attack.

Higher values produce
longer decay; set lower
values for a clear-cut sound.

Higher values brighten the
sound; lower values make

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the sound seem darker.

Higher value makes the
special quality of the sound
stronger; lower value reduce
these characteristics.

The time it takes for the
volume to fall increases as
the value is raised; lowering
the value decreases the
decay time.

You can make more detailed settings to the Tones assigned to
each of the Zones.

Press the ZONE SELECT button to select the Zone
to be set.

Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff Freq/Resonance/Decay Time)

You can make changes in tones by adjusting the settings of the
following five elements.

Attack Time:

Release Time:

Cutoff Freq:

The time it takes after the key is pressed for a
sound to reach full volume.

The time it takes after the key is released for a
sound to become inaudible.

Adjusts how much the filter is opened.

NOTE

The effect may not be apparent with some Tones,
even when the value is changed.

Setting the Amount of Reverb Applied to
Each Tone

This sets the depth of the reverb effect for each Tone.

NOTE

Reverb Amount

(Reverb Amount)

When this value is set to “0,” no effect is applied
even when the [REVERB] button is pressed.

You can also make the setting by holding down
the [REVERB] button and adjusting any of the
ZONE LEVEL sliders.

Parameter

0–127

Value

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Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune)

This sets the pitch of the Tone.

Parameter

Coarse Tune

Fine Tune

1 cent = 1/100 semitone

NOTE

With some Tones, there may be ranges in which
the pitch does not change as intended.

Value Description

-48–+48
(+/- 4 octaves)

-50–+50
(+/- 50 cents)

Sets the sound’s pitch
in semitone units.

Sets the sound’s pitch
in units of one cent.

Changing the Bend Range (Bend Range)

This sets the amount of pitch change that will occur when you
move the Pitch Bend lever (2 octaves).

Making the Settings for Each Zone Individually (Zone Parameter)

You can make more detailed settings for the Zone.

Press the ZONE SELECT button to select the Zone
to be set.

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Zone (Transpose)

You can perform with each Zone transposed to a different
pitch.

When multiple Tones are playing, you can create a richer
sound by setting the two Tones to different octaves. Also, if the
keyboard mode is set to Split and you are playing a bass Tone
in the lower Zone, you can use the Transpose function to play
the bass at a lower pitch.

Parameter

Value

Parameter

Bend Range

0–24 (semitone)

Value

Transpose

You can also set the same degree of transposition
for all parts with the [TRANSPOSE] button. For
details, refer to “Transposing the Key of the
Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE] Button)” (p. 32).

-48–0–+48

Setting the Pan (Pan)

Sets the panning (localizes sound image) for each of the
Zones.

The Pan setting localizes the sound image of each Zone when
the output is in stereo. With an increase in the value for L,
more of the sound will be heard as coming from the left side.
Similarly, more of the sound will originate at the right if the
value of R is increased. When set to 0, the sound is heard as
coming from the center.

Value

Pan

Parameter

L64–0–R63

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Turning the Controllers in Each Zone On and Off

These settings determine whether the pedals connected to
each PEDAL jack (DAMPER, CONTROL), the Modulation lever,
the Pitch Bend lever (Bender), and the [S1] [S2] buttons are
used to control the Zone (ON), or not (OFF).

Parameter

Damper Pedal Sw

ControlPedal Sw

Bender Sw

OFF, ON

Modulation Sw

S1 Sw

S2 Sw

Value

Part On/Off (Part Switch)

Sets the part on or off.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to

1.

light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

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2.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “Part
Switch,” then press the [ENTER] button.

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While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/

3.

SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to
select the part to be set.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to switch the

4.

setting to “ON” or “OFF.”

The part number is shown for parts that are turned on,
and “–” is shown for parts that are turned off.

When you have finished making the settings,

5.

press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its
indicator.

On the RD-300GX, UPPER 1 is fixed as Part 1 (Ch

NOTE

1), UPPER 2 is fixed as Part 2 (Ch 2), while
LOWER is fixed as Part 3 (Ch 3). Note that the
keyboard won’t produce sound if Parts 1, 2 and 3
are set to OFF.

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NOTE

File Management (File)

The RD-300GX lets you store Setup data in internal memory or
in USB memory connected to the USB MEMORY connector on
the rear panel.

Saving a Setup File (Save SETUP)

A single, individual file containing a collection of 32 Setups
registered to the RD-300GX is called a “Setup file.”

This Setup file can be saved in the RD-300GX’s internal
memory or on USB memory (sold separately) connected to the
USB MEMORY connector.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to

1.

light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to enter the name.

7.

Names can consist of up to 16 characters.
The following characters are available.
space ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . 0–9 ; = @ A–Z [ ] ^ _ ` a–z {

} ~

You can’t save a Setup file with a name that starts
with a “. (period)”. Do not use a “. (period)” at the
beginning of the name.

Repeat steps 6–7 to input the name.

8.

When you’ve finished entering the file name,

9.

press the [ENTER] button.

The following screen appears.

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If you do not want to save the Setup file, press the [EXIT/
SHIFT] button.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “File,”

2.

then press the [ENTER] button.

Press the [DEC] button to select “Save SETUP,”

3.

then press the [ENTER] button.

The following screen appears.

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Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the

4.

destination in which the Setups are to be stored.

Value

The data will be stored in the RD-300GX’s internal

INT

memory.

The data will be stored on USB memory connected

USB

to the USB MEMORY connector on the rear panel.

Press the [ENTER] button.

5.

The following screen appears.

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Description

Press the [ENTER] button once again to save

10.

the Setup file.

“Executing...” appears in the display while the save
is in progress. Be sure never to turn off the power.

If a file with the same name has already been
saved, the confirmation message “Overwrite OK?”
appears. To overwrite the file, press the [ENTER]
button; to save the file under a different name,
press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

Press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its

11.

indicator.

Calling Up Setup File (Load SETUP)

Here’s how to load a previously saved Setup file.

The current settings are erased when a Setup file is

NOTE

1.

called up. Be sure to save you would like to keep
first before calling up.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to
light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

While continuing to hold down the [EXIT/

6.

SHIFT] button, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to
move the cursor to the positions where the
characters are to be input.

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Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “File,”

2.

then press the [ENTER] button.

Use the [DEC] [INC] button to select “Load

3.

SETUP,” then press the [ENTER] button.

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Deleting a Setup File (Delete SETUP)

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the

4.

memory into which you want to load the data.

Value

The data in the RD-300GX’s internal memory will be

INT

loaded.

The data on USB memory connected to the USB
MEMORY connector on the rear panel will be

USB

loaded.

Press the [ENTER] button.

5.

The following screen appears.

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6.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the file

Description

you want to call up, then press the [ENTER]
button.

The confirmation message appears.

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Here’s how to delete a previously saved Setup file.

1.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to
light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “File,”
then press the [ENTER] button.

Use the [DEC] [INC] to select “Delete SETUP,”

3.

then press the [ENTER] button.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the

4.

memory containing the file you want to delete.

Value

The data in the RD-300GX’s internal memory will be

INT

deleted.

The data on USB memory connected to the USB

USB

MEMORY connector on the rear panel will be deleted.

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The following screen appears.

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Description

If you do not want to load the Setup file, press the [EXIT/
SHIFT] button.

Press the [ENTER] button once again to load

7.

the Setup file.

The Setup file is loaded into the RD-300GX.

NOTE

8.

Be sure never to turn off the power while the load
is in progress.

If you load a file with a name that contains
characters that cannot be displayed by the RD­300GX, the file name is displayed as “?.”

Press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its
indicator.

6.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the file
that you want to delete, and press the [ENTER]
button.

If you choose “ALL,” all Setup files will be deleted.

The confirmation message appears.

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If you do not want to delete the file, press the [EXIT/
SHIFT] button.

7.

Press the [ENTER] button to delete the file.

8.

Press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its
indicator.

“Executing...” appears in the display while the

NOTE

deletion is in progress. Be sure never to turn off the
power.

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Copying a Setup File (Copy SETUP)

You can copy a Setup file from the RD-300GX’s internal
memory to USB memory (sold separately).

You can also copy a Setup file from USB memory to the RD­300GX’s internal memory.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to

1.

light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “File,”
then press the [ENTER] button.

3.

Press the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “Copy
SETUP,” then press the [ENTER] button.

The following screen appears.

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Press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its

8.

indicator.

“Executing...” appears in the display while the

NOTE

copy is in progress. Be sure never to turn off the
power.

Copying a Song (Copy SONG)

You can copy a song file from the RD-300GX’s internal
memory to USB memory (sold separately).

You can also copy a song file from USB memory to the RD­300GX’s internal memory.

NOTE

1.

You can’t copy audio files.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to
light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the type of

4.

copy.

Value

INT→USB

USB→INT

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The following screen appears.

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Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the file

6.

Copy from the RD-300GX’s internal memory
to USB memory.

Copy from USB memory to the RD-300GX’s
internal memory.

Description

that you want to copy, and press the [ENTER]
button.

If you choose “ALL,” all Setup files will be copied.

The confirmation message appears.

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Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “File,”

2.

then press the [ENTER] button.

3.

Press the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “Copy
SONG,” then press the [ENTER] button.

The following screen appears.

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Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the type of

4.

copy.

Value

INT→USB

USB→INT

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The following screen appears.

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Copy from the RD-300GX’s internal memory
to USB memory.

Copy from USB memory to the RD-300GX’s
internal memory.

Description

If you do not want to copy the file, press the [EXIT/
SHIFT] button.

7.

Press the [ENTER] button once again to copy
the file.

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6.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the file that
you want to copy, and press the [ENTER] button.

If you choose “ALL,” all song files will be copied.

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Press the [ENTER] button.

7.

The confirmation message appears.

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If you do not want to copy the file, press the [EXIT/
SHIFT] button.

8.

Press the [ENTER] button once again to copy
the file.

9.

Press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its
indicator.

“Executing...” appears in the display while the

NOTE

copy is in progress. Be sure never to turn off the
power.

Deleting a Song (Delete SONG)

This operation deletes a saved song.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the file

6.

that you want to delete, and press the [ENTER]
button.

If you choose “ALL,” all song files will be deleted.

The confirmation message appears.

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If you do not want to delete the file, press the [EXIT/
SHIFT] button.

Press the [ENTER] button to delete the song.

7.

Press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its

8.

indicator.

“Executing...” appears in the display while the

NOTE

deletion is in progress. Be sure never to turn off the
power.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to

1.

light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “File,”

2.

then press the [ENTER] button.

Use the [DEC] [INC] to select “Delete SONG,”

3.

then press the [ENTER] button.

4.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the
memory containing the file you want to delete.

Value

The data in the RD-300GX’s internal memory will be

INT

deleted.

The data on USB memory connected to the USB
MEMORY connector on the rear panel will be

USB

deleted.

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The following screen appears.

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Description

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Formatting Memory (Format)

“Formatting” is the operation of returning the RD-300GX’s
internal memory to its factory-set state, or the operation of
preparing USB memory for use with RD-300GX.
USB memory cannot be used with the RD-300GX unless it is
formatted suitably for the RD-300GX.
If you’re using newly purchased USB memory, you must first
format it on the RD-300GX.

When you format the USB memory, all data
previously saved on that memory will be erased.

NOTE

1.

2.

3.

Before you carry out a format, make sure that the
USB memory does not contain important data you
need to keep.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “File,”
then press the [ENTER] button.

Press the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select
“Format,” then press the [ENTER] button.

Settings Related to Song Playback (Song Function)

You can change a variety of settings related to song playback. (p. 40)

Selecting the Song Playback Method (Play Mode)

When playing songs on the RD-300GX, you can choose
whether to play songs individually or play all songs
successively.

Parameter

Play Mode

Value Description

When you play back a song,
ONE
SONG

ALL
SONG

only one song will play;

playback will stop at the end of

that song.

The songs in internal memory or

in USB memory will play

consecutively.

4.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the media
that you want to format.

Value Description

INT

The RD-300GX’s internal memory will be formatted.

The USB memory connected to the USB MEMORY

USB

connector on the rear panel will be formatted.

5.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The confirmation message appears.

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If you do not want to format the media, press the [EXIT/
SHIFT] button.

6.

Press the [ENTER] button once again to execute
the Format operation.

All the contents of the memory will be erased.

Press the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its

7.

indicator.

NOTE

“Executing...” appears in the display while the format
is in progress. Be sure never to turn off the power.

Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Trans)

This lets you shift the playback key of a song in semitone steps.
This also applies to Audio Key playback (p. 42).

Parameter Value

Playback Trans
(Playback Transpose)

-6–0–+5

Performing Along with a Audio File (Center Cancel)

When playing back audio files, this causes sounds located in
the center (e.g., vocals or melodic instruments) to be reduced
in volume.

This also applies to Audio Key playback (p. 42).

Parameter

Center Cancel

OFF, ON

Value

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NOTE

Don’t remove the USB memory until formatting is
completed.

NOTE

For some songs, using the Center Cancel function
may affect the tonal charactor.

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Utility Settings (Utility)

Utility includes functions for sending data to external MIDI
sequencers and other devices and for restoring the settings to
their original factory state.

For more on “Rec Mode” and “Local Control” in
Utility menu, refer to “Settings for Recording (Rec
Mode/Local Control)” (p. 78).

Transferring the RD-300GX’s Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)

You can transfer the contents of a Setup to an external MIDI
device. This operation is called “bulk dump.”

The RD-300GX lets you send the contents of the currently
selected Setup to an external MIDI device. This is convenient
when you’re recording a song.

1.

Use a MIDI cable (optional) to connect the RD­300GX’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN

connector on an external sequencer.

Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset)

The settings stored in the RD-300GX can be returned to their
factory settings.

Executing “Factory Reset All” results in deletion of

NOTE

NOTE

1.

2.

3.

the Setups (p. 50). If you want to keep the
recorded content, save the Setup file to your USB
memory (p. 72).

When making USB connections, be absolutely sure
to disconnect the USB cable before starting.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to
light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

Press the [INC] button to select “Utility,” then
press the [ENTER] button.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “Fctry
Reset Cur” or “Fctry Reset All,” then press the
[ENTER] button.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to

2.

light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

Press the [INC] button to select “Utility,” then

3.

press the [ENTER] button.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select “Bulk

4.

Dump,” then press the [ENTER] button.

The following screen appears.

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Put the external sequencer in record mode.

5.

6.

Press the [ENTER] button to transmit the settings.

The message “Executing...” appears in the display
during transmission of the data.

After the transmitting is finished, the display

7.

will indicate “Completed.”

You are returned to the Edit screen.

Stop the external sequencer.

8.

Currently
selected
Setup name

Parameter

Fctry Reset
Cur

Fctry Reset
All

The following screen appears.

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To cancel the Factory Reset, press the [EXIT/SHIFT]
button.

Press the [ENTER] button once again to start

4.

The currently selected Setup returned to their
factory settings.

The settings stored in the RD-300GX can be
returned to their factory settings.

Description

the Factory Reset operation.

“Executing...” appears in the display while the

NOTE

NOTE

Factory Reset is in progress. Be sure never to turn
off the power.

After the Factory Reset operation is finished, The Utility
screen returns to the display.

While the Factory Reset is in progress, no sounds
are produced even when the keys are pressed. In
addition, song, and Rhythms being played are
also stopped.

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Connecting External MIDI Devices

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

MIDI Sequencer

RD-300GX

Recording RD-300GX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer

Now, try using an external sequencer to record your music
onto multiple tracks, and then play back the recorded
performance.

Connecting to an External Sequencer

921

NOTE

fig.06-01e

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to
speakers or other devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the power on all devices
before making any connections.

Settings for Recording (Rec Mode/Local Control)

“Rec Mode” and “Local Control” are convenient features to
use when recording to an external sequencer.

When using the functions, you can get the most suitable
settings for recording the RD-300GX’s data to an external
sequencer, without having to make all the Part and channel
settings.

1.

Press the [EDIT] button, getting the indicator to
light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2.

Press the [INC] button to select “Utility,” then
press the [ENTER] button.

3.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the
parameter to be set, then press the [ENTER]
button.

fig.disp

1.

Before starting the connection procedure, make
sure that the power to all devices has been turned
off.

After reading “Connecting the External Equipment

2.

to RD-300GX” (p. 17), connect an audio device/
system or headphones.

3.

Connect the external MIDI sequencer with the MIDI
cable as shown in the figure above.

As described in “Turning On the Power” (p. 19),

4.

turn on the power of each device.

fig.disp

4.

Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons to switch the setting to
“ON” or “OFF.”

Parameter

Rec Mode

Local
Control

Value Description

Ordinarily this will be set to OFF.
When this is set to ON, settings
appropriate for recording are used
with respect to the output from MIDI
OUT, regardless of the Internal Zone
settings.

ON, OFF

This switches the Local Switch on and
off. Although normally set to ON, it
should be set to OFF when
recording. For details, refer to the
following section “About the Local
Switch” (p. 79).

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You can return to Step 3 by pressing the [EXIT/SHIFT]
button.

5.

When you have finished making the settings, press
the [EDIT] button, extinguishing its indicator.

With Rec Mode set to ON, you cannot change the

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

RD-300GX

Sequencer

Recording

MIDI Thru: On

Local Switch: Off

Keyboard Controller

Section

Sound

Generator

Section

NOTE

External Zone settings (p. 79). Pressing the
[EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button does not call up the
External screen when Rec Mode is set to ON.

Recording the Performance

Use the following procedure when recording to an external
sequencer.

Turn on the external sequencer’s Thru function.

1.

For details, refer to the following section “About Local
Switch.”
Refer to your sequencer owner’s manual for instructions
on how to carry out this procedure.

2.

Select the Setup for the performance to be recorded.

For instructions on selecting the Setup, refer to p. 50.

3.

Set the Rec Mode and the Local Control.

Use the procedure described in the previous section
“Settings for Recording” to make the following settings.

Rec Mode: ON
Local Control: OFF

4.

Begin recording with the external sequencer.

Connecting External MIDI Devices

Exiting Rec Mode

When Rec Mode is set to ON, you cannot change the External
settings. When you have finished recording the performance,
use the procedure described in the previous section “Settings
for Recording” to set Rec Mode to OFF.

The Rec Mode and Local Control settings cannot be

NOTE

saved. The settings automatically switch to “Rec Mode:
OFF, Local Control: ON” when the power is turned on.

About the Local Switch

The switch that connects and disconnects the MIDI connection
between the keyboard controller section and the sound
generator section (p. 22) is called the Local switch. Since
essential information describing what is being played on the
keyboard won’t reach the sound generator if the Local switch
is set to OFF, the Local switch should normally be left ON.

However, if while performing you want to send that
performance data to an external sequencer as MIDI messages
to be recorded, you then perform with the externally
connected MIDI sequencer set to MIDI Thru (whereby data
received from MIDI IN is then output from the MIDI OUT with
no changes made to the data).

fig.06-05e

5.

Bulk Dump the Setup.

Using the Utility “Bulk Dump” in Edit mode, transmit the
contents of the selected Setup to the external sequencer.
For instructions on carrying out this operation, refer to
“Transferring the RD-300GX’s Settings to an External
MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)” (p. 77).

6.

Perform on the RD-300GX.

When the performance is finished, stop recording

7.

with the external sequencer.

NOTE

Recording is now complete.
You can then listen to the recorded performance by
playing it back on the external sequencer.

Set “Part Mode” to “16PART” in Edit mode when
you use the Multi-Effect settings. (p. 66)

In this case, the data sent over two paths, i.e., the data sent
directly from the keyboard controller section and the data sent
from the keyboard controller section via the external
sequencer, ends up being sent to the sound generator section
simultaneously. Thus, for example, even when you play a “C”
key only once, the note “C” cannot be sounded correctly, as
the sound is played by the sound generator section twice.

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Connecting External MIDI Devices

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI Sequencer

RD-300GX

Playing the RD-300GX’s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device

Try Playing the RD-300GX from an external MIDI Device.

Making Connections

921

NOTE

fig.06-06e

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to
speakers or other devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the power on all devices
before making any connections.

Selecting RD-300GX Sounds from an External MIDI Device

Transmitting Bank Select (Controller Number 0, 32) and
Program Change messages from the external MIDI device to
the RD-300GX allows you to switch Setups and Tones.

Switching Setups

The MIDI messages transmitted by the external MIDI device
will be received by the RD-300GX to select Setups as shown in
the following table.

Setup Number

1–32

When switching Setups, you must match the MIDI channel of
the transmitting device with the RD-300GX’s Control channel
(p. 65).

When switching the tones in each part, match the MIDI
channel of the transmitting device with the RD-300GX’s
Receive channel. However, when the Control channel and the
Receive channel are both set to the same channel, the Control
channel takes priority, and Setups are switched.

Bank Select

MSB LSB

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0 1–32

Program Change

Number

1.

Before starting the connection procedure, make
sure that the power to all devices has been turned
off.

After reading “Connecting the External Equipment

2.

to RD-300GX” (p. 17), connect an audio device/
system or headphones.

3.

Connect the external MIDI device with the MIDI
cable as shown in the figure above.

As described in “Turning On the Power” (p. 19),

4.

turn on the power of each device.

The RD-300GX does not allow you to change the
MIDI channels of the parts. Parts 1--16 are fixed at
MIDI channels 1--16, respectively.

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Connecting to Your Computer

RD-300GX

USB
connector

USB
connector

Computer

What is the USB MIDI Driver?

The USB MIDI Driver is a software which passes data
between the RD-300GX and the application (sequencer
software, etc.) that is running on the USB-connected
computer.
The USB MIDI Driver sends data from the application to the
RD-300GX, and passes data from the RD-300GX to the
application.

Application

USB

Driver

Computer

USB connector

USB cable

USB connector

RD-300GX

Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the

Connecting to a Computer via
the USB MIDI Connector

If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the
USB MIDI connector located on the RD-300GX’s rear panel to
the USB connector of your computer, you’ll be able to do the
following things.

• Use the RD-300GX to play SMF music files played back
by MIDI-compatible software.

• By transferring MIDI data between the RD-300GX and
your sequencer software, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide
range of possibilities for music production and editing.

Connect the RD-300GX to your computer as shown below.

fig.cnct-usb2.eps

driver. For details, refer to “Making the Settings for the USB
Driver (USB Driver)” (p. 65).

The correct driver and the installation procedure will depend
on your system and on the other programs you are using. Be
sure to read the Readme file on the CD-ROM before
installation.

NOTE

NOTE

Refer to the Roland website for system
requirements.
Roland website: http://www.roland.com/

Depending on the type of computer you’re using,
this may not operate correctly.

For details on supported operating systems, refer to
the Roland website.

Caution

• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or speaker
damage, always make sure to turn the volume all the
way down and turn off the power on all equipment
before you make any connections.

• Only MIDI data can be transmitted and received via
USB.

• A USB cable is not included. If you need to obtain
one, ask the dealer where you purchased the RD­300GX.

• Switch on power to the RD-300GX before you start up
the MIDI application on your computer. Don’t turn the
RD-300GX’s power on/off while your MIDI
application is running.

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Connecting to Your Computer

About V-LINK

Connecting the RD-300GX to a V-LINK compatible image
device allows you to control the images with the RD-300GX.

NOTE

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers
or other devices, always turn down the volume, and
turn off the power on all devices before making any
connections.

V-LINK

V-LINK ( ) is functionality promoted by Roland
that allows linked performance of music and visual material.
By using V-LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects
can be easily liked to, and made part of the expressive
elements of a performance.

How to Use the V-LINK

Hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and press the

1.

[SOUND CONTROL] button.

The upper right of the display will indicate [ ], and the
RD-300GX will be in video control mode.
You can control images using the twelve keys at the left

end of the keyboard.

fig.06-03

A0–A 1

NOTE

2.

While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is
produced when you press any of the twelve keys
at the left end of the keyboard.

Hold down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and press the
[SOUND CONTROL] button once again to exit.

The [ ] indication will go out, and V-LINK will turn off.

Depending on the screen that is displayed, there

NOTE

will be cases in which the [ ] indication does not
appear even though V-LINK is on.

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Appendices

Troubleshooting

If the RD-300GX does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult
your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Station.

* If certain messages appear in the display during operation, please refer to “Error Messages/Other Messages” (p. 86).

Problem

Power Not Coming On

No Sound

No Sound for Specific
Zone

Check/Solution Page

Is the power cord properly connected?

Is the volume level of the RD-300GX or connected device turned all the way down? p. 20

Are all connections properly made?

• When using the RD-300GX as a stand-alone instrument, be sure to connect with audio
cables or use headphones.

Are sounds audible with headphones connected?

• If sounds are audible through headphones, it may indicate that there is a short in an
audio cable or some sort of amp or mixer problem. Check the cables and equipment
once again.

Is a Zone level turned off with the ZONE LEVEL sliders? p. 31, p. 57

Is the Part setting set to OFF? p. 71

If the sound for a pressed key is not being played, is the Local Control set to OFF?

• Set the Local Control to ON.

Are the effect settings correct?

• Check the ON/OFF settings for the [MULTI EFFECTS] button, MFX Zone and level settings.

Has the volume been lowered by pedal operations or by MIDI messages (volume messages
or expression messages) received from an external MIDI device?

Is the Zone’s volume level turned down?

• Check the ZONE LEVEL sliders.

p. 16

p. 17

—

p. 78

p. 47, p. 68

—

p. 31, p. 57

No Sound From the
Connected MIDI Device

No Sound From the Left
Side

No Sound in a Specific
Range

Not All Sounds Are
Played

Not all keyboard
performance data could
be processed

Is the device enabled to transmit MIDI messages?

• Set the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button to “EXTERNAL.” MIDI messages cannot be
transmitted if the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button is set to “INTERNAL.”

Is the RD-300GX’s keyboard controller section MIDI Transmit channel matched to the
connected MIDI device’s MIDI Receive channel?

• Make the Ch settings.

Is the power to all devices turned on? —

Is the MIDI cable connected and plugged in correctly? —

Is V-LINK switched on?
When V-LINK is switched on, the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard are used to
control images, and no sounds are played with these keys.

With certain Tones, for example Rhythm Sets, bass Tones, Timpani, and other Tones will
not sound if a portion of the Tone falls outside the recommended range.

The RD-300GX has a maximum polyphony of 128 voices. When playing together with a
song or Rhythm along with heavy use of the damper pedal, the performance data may
exceed the number of available voices, and as a result, some notes or sounds played on
the keyboard may not sound.

Could you be playing back an MP3 file, or changing the playback tempo of an audio file?
The following measures may solve the problem.

• Use WAV/AIFF format data rather than MP3 format data

• Return the song tempo to its original setting (to 0%)

p. 55

p. 55

p. 82

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—

p. 41

83

Troubleshooting

Problem

Tones are Altered

Two Sounds are
Produced When the
Keyboard is Played

Tone Doesn’t Change

Check/Solution Page

Did you call up a Setup?

• When a Setup is called up, the current Tone, effect, and other settings are disabled,
and the selected Setup goes into effect. Save the required settings to a Setup.

Did you press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button?

• When the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button is pressed, the current Tone, effect, and other
settings are disabled, and settings for use in piano performances go into effect. Save the
required settings to a Setup.

When a mono connection is used, the tone quality of some sounds may change,
depending on the type of sound and the register in which it is used.
To enjoy the best quality when listening to such sounds, we recommend connecting in
stereo.

Is the RD-300GX in Dual Play? p. 28

When the RD-300GX is connected to an external sequencer, set it to the Local OFF mode.
Alternatively, set SOFT THRU on the sequencer to “OFF.”

Is the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button to “EXTERNAL”?

• When the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button is set to “EXTERNAL,” the external sound
generator is controlled. To change the RD-300GX’s Tones, set the [EXTERNAL/
INTERNAL] button to “INTERNAL.”

Is the ZONE SELECT button for the Zone containing the Tone you want to change set to
ON?

p. 50, p. 51

p. 26, p. 51

p. 78

p. 55

p. 31

—

Effects Not Applied/
Effects Sound Wrong

Reverb Remains Even
After Reverb is Lifted

Sound Suddenly
Changes at Key in Upper
Octaves

Sounds Come From Left
or Right Each Time Key is
Pressed (Panned)

Sound is Distorted

Is the [MULTI EFFECTS] button set to OFF? p. 47

Could the Effect Type be set to 0? p. 48

Could the Effect Level be set to 0? p. 47

On the RD-300GX, only one type of multi-effect can be used at a time. For this reason,
there’s a “MFX Zone” setting that lets you choose the Zone to which the multi-effect is to be
applied. Be aware that if you’re playing more than one Zone simultaneously, there will be
a Zone to which the multi-effect is not applied.

As the RD-300GX piano sounds faithfully reproduce the depth and reverberation of actual
acoustic pianos, reverberation may still be audible even after the reverb effect is removed
from sounds.

With the acoustic piano settings, sounds in the upper 1 1/2-octave range are extended to
the end regardless of the damper pedal actions. The tone is also different in this range.
Roland’s pianos faithfully reproduce the sonic qualities of acoustic pianos. Furthermore,
you can use the instrument’s Key Transpose setting to change that range over which the
damper pedal has no effect.

In some Tones, the settings are such that sounds randomly play from the left or right side
(are panned) each time the keys are pressed. These settings cannot be changed.

Sounds can be distorted due to master volume, equalizer, multi-effect, and Part volume
settings.
Adjust the ZONE LEVEL sliders or “Master Volume” setting in the Edit mode.

p. 68

p. 31, p. 57,
p. 64

—

—

—

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Is a distortion-type effect being applied to the sound? p. 48

Troubleshooting

Problem

Pitch is Odd

Sound is Cut Off

Sound Keeps Playing
When Key is Pressed

Check/Solution Page

Depending on the Tone selected, pitches played in certain registers will be changed and
played at other pitches.

Have you set Transpose? p. 32, p. 70,

Has the RD-300GX gone out of tune?

• Check the System Master Tune settings in Edit mode.

Has the pitch been changed by pedal operations or by Pitch Bend messages received from
an external MIDI device?

When you try playing more than the maximum 128 voices simultaneously, sounds currently
being played may be cut out.

Is the hold pedal polarity reversed?

• Check the System Damper Pedal Polarity settings in Edit mode.

Is the Receive GM/GM2 System On Switch set to ON?

• Set the System Rx GM System On or System Rx GM2 System On to ON in Edit mode.

Are you playing back GS Format song data?

• Once the RD-300GX receives a GS Reset message, it then is enabled for GS Format.
This permits playback of music files bearing the GS logo (GS music files). However, data
created exclusively for the Sound Canvas Series may not play back properly on the RD­300GX.

—

p. 76

p. 64

—

—

p. 65

p. 67

—

Song Data Not Played
Back Correctly

Pedal Has No Effect, or
Effect “Sticks”

High-Pitched Whine is
Produced

Is the audio file in a format supported by the RD-300GX?

• Audio file of the following format be played back.

WAV/AIFF

• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz

• Bit rate: 16 bit

MP3

• Format: MPEG-1 audio layer 3

• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz

• Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/
320 kbps, VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

Is the pedal connected correctly?

• Connect the pedal securely to the PEDAL jack.

Are you using a pedal made by another manufacturer?

• Use the pedal included with the RD-300GX or an optional DP Series or similar pedal.

Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on may cause the pedal’s effect
to be applied nonstop.
Be sure to switch off the power to the unit before attempting to disconnect or connect a
pedal cord.

When Setup Pedal Shift is set to ON and the pedal is being used as a dedicated Setup
switch, the control pedal function cannot be used.

When listening through headphones:

Certain piano tones that feature vibrant, sparking sounds contain a large high-frequency
component, which may make it appear that a metallic reverberation has been applied.
This faithfully reproduces the characteristics of acoustic pianos, and does not indicate any
malfunction. Since this reverberation becomes particularly audible when supplemented by
heavy reverb, you may be able to diminish the problem by reducing the amount of reverb
applied to the sound.

When listening through speakers:

Here, a different cause (such as resonance produced by the RD-300GX) would be suspect.
Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center.

—

p. 18

—

p. 19

p. 64, p. 68

—

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Error Messages/Other Messages

Error Messages

Indication

Error 02
File Error

Error 10
No Storage Media

Error 11
File Error

Error 14
File Error

Error 15
File Error

Error 16
File Error

Error 18
File Error

Error 30
File Error

Error 40
MIDI Buffer Full

Error 41
MIDI Commu Error

Error 43
MIDI Commu Error

Error 51
System Error

Error 65
USB Over Current

Situation Action

An error occurred during writing. The
external media’s protect tab may be in the
“Protect” (writing prohibited) position, or
the external media may not yet be
initialized.

No external media is inserted. Insert the external media and try again.

There is not sufficient free memory in the
save destination.

An error occurred during writing.
The external media may be corrupted.

The file is unreadable. The data format is
not compatible with the RD-300GX.

Data was not called up in time for playback
of the song.

This audio format is not supported.

The internal memory capacity of the RD­300GX is full.

Due to an inordinate volume of MIDI
messages received, the RD-300GX has
failed to process them properly.

A MIDI cable has been disconnected. Connect it properly and securely.

A MIDI transmission error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device.

There may be a problem with the system. Turn on the power once again, then repeat the procedure.

The USB memory port was subjected to
excessive current.

- - -

Delete unneeded files (Songs or Setup files) you’ve saved in
internal or external memory and try again.

Insert other external media and try again.
Alternatively, you can initialize the external media.

Only files in the following formats can be used.

• Setup files with an extension of “RDS”

• SMF music files with an extension of “MID”

• Audio files with an extension of “WAV,” “AIF,” or “MP3”
For details on audio file formats, refer to “Song Data Not
Played Back Correctly” (p. 85)

You may be able to play the song after waiting a few
seconds.

Please use 44.1 kHz 16-bit linear WAV/AIFF format audio
file or MP3.

You can’t fast-forward or rewind the song.
Only playback is possible.

Reduce the amount of MIDI messages to be transmitted.

Make sure that there is no problem with the USB memory,
then turn the power off, then on again.

Other Messages

Indication

Unavailable
Now, Rec Mode

“File name”
Overwrite OK?

Can not Copy

Panel is Locked

86

Situation Action

This is displayed when the [EXTERNAL/
INTERNAL] button is pressed with Rec
Mode “ON.”

A file with the same name is already exists.

• You attempted to copy an audio file

• You attempted to copy a file to USB
memory even though USB memory was
not connected

Buttons will not function. Press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button to cancel.

When Rec Mode is “ON,” you cannot change the External
settings. To make changes to the External settings, set Rec
Mode to “OFF” (p. 78).

If you execute the procedure, the file will be overwrite. If you
don’t want to overwrite, change a filename.

• You can’t copy audio files

• Connect USB memory

Effect List

Indicated

number

00

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

MFX Type Overview

THRU

EQUALIZER

MID CUT

LOW CUT

LOW BOOST

NOTCH
FILTER

STEP FILTER

ENHANCER

AUTO WAH

HUMANIZER

SPEAKER
SIMULATOR

PHASER

STEP PHASER

MULTI PHASER

INFINITE
PHASER

RING
MODULATOR

STEP RING
MODULATOR

TREMOLO

AUTO PAN

STEP PAN

SLICER

ROTARY

VK ROTARY

CHORUS

FLANGER

Amplifies the low and high ends for a
noticeably striking tone.

Cuts the midrange for a clean, refreshing tone. Mid Gain:

Reduces the volume of the low end. Low Gain:

Boosts the volume of the lower range, creating
powerful lows.

This filter cuts specific frequencies. Filter Cutoff:

This filter changes the cutoff frequency in a
stepped fashion.

Controls the overtone structure of the high
frequencies, adding sparkle and tightness to
the sound.

Cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic
change in timbre.

Adds a vowel character to the sound, making
it similar to a human voice.

Simulates the large triple stack speaker Direct Level:

This is a stereo phaser.
A phase-shifted sound is added to the original
sound and modulated.

This is a stereo phaser.
The phaser effect will be varied gradually.

Extremely high settings of the phase difference
produce a deep phaser effect.

A phaser that continues raising/lowering the
frequency at which the sound is modulated.

This is an effect that applies amplitude
modulation (AM) to the input signal,
producing bell-like sounds.

A ring modulator that cyclically changes the
modulated frequencies.

Cyclically modulates the volume to add
tremolo effect to the sound.

Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the
sound.

Cyclically modulates the stereo location of the
sound.

By applying successive cuts to the sound, this
effect turns a conventional sound into a sound
that appears to be played as a backing
phrase. This is especially effective when
applied to sustain-type sounds.

The Rotary effect simulates the sound of the
rotary speakers often used with the electric
organs of the past.

This type provides modified response for the
rotary speaker, with the low end boosted
further.

This is a stereo chorus. Depth:

This is a stereo flanger.It produces a metallic
resonance that rises and falls like a jet
airplane taking off or landing.

Effect parameter name when changed by holding down
[MULTI EFFECTS] and pressing [INC] or [DEC] (p. 29):
An overview thereof (Value)

— —

EQ Gain:
Gain of the low and high range (-15db–+15db)

Gain of the middle range (-15db–+15db)

Gain of the low range (-60db–+4db)
Boost Gain:

Amount by which the lower range will be boosted (0db–+12db)

Cutoff frequency of the filter (0–127)
Rate:

Rate of modulation (0.05–10.00 Hz)
Sens:

Sensitivity of the enhancer (0–127)

Manual:
Adjusts the center frequency at which the effect is applied
(0–127)

Rate:
Frequency at which the two vowels switch (0.05–10.00 Hz)

Volume of the direct sound (0–127)
Rate:

Frequency of modulation (0.05–10.00 Hz)

Step Rate:
Frequency of modulation (0.10–20.00 Hz)

Rate:
Frequency of modulation (0.05–10.00 Hz)

Speed:
Speed at which to raise or lower the frequency at which the
sounds modulated (-100–+100)

Frequency:
Adjusts the frequency at which modulation is applied (0–127)

Rate:
Rate of modulation (0.05–10.00 Hz)

Rate:
Frequency of the change (0.05–10.00 Hz)

Rate:
Frequency of the change (0.05–10.00 Hz)

Rate:
Frequency of the change (0.05–10.00 Hz)

Rate:
Frequency of the change (0.05–10.00 Hz)

Speed:
Rotational speed of the rotating speaker (Slow/Fast)

Speed:
Rotational speed of the rotating speaker (Slow/Fast)

Depth of modulation (0–127)
Depth:

Depth of modulation (0–127)

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Effect List

Indicated

number

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

MFX Type Overview

STEP FLANGER

HEXA­CHORUS

TREMOLO
CHORUS

SPACE-D

3D CHORUS

3D FLANGER

3D STEP
FLANGER

2BAND
CHORUS

2BAND
FLANGER

2BAND STEP
FLANGER

OVERDRIVE

DISTORTION

VS OVERDRIVE

VS
DISTORTION

GUITAR AMP
SIMULATOR

COMPRESSOR

LIMITER

GATE

DELAY

LONG DELAY

SERIAL DELAY

MODULATION
DELAY

This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch
changes in steps.

Uses a six-phase chorus to give richness and
spatial spread to the sound.

This is a chorus effect with added Tremolo
(cyclic modulation of volume).

This is a multiple chorus that applies two­phase modulation in stereo. It gives no
impression of modulation, but produces a
transparent chorus effect.

This applies a 3D effect to the chorus sound.
The chorus sound will be positioned 90
degrees left and 90 degrees right.

This applies a 3D effect to the flanger sound.
The flanger sound will be positioned 90
degrees left and 90 degrees right.

This applies a 3D effect to the step flanger
sound. The flanger sound will be positioned
90 degrees left and 90 degrees right.

A chorus effect that lets you apply an effect
independently to the low-frequency and high­frequency ranges.

A flanger that lets you apply an effect
independently to the low-frequency and high­frequency ranges.

A step flanger that lets you apply an effect
independently to the low-frequency and high­frequency ranges.

Creates a soft distortion similar to that
produced by vacuum tube amplifiers.

Produces a more intense distortion than
Overdrive.

This is an overdrive that provides heavy
distortion.

This is a distortion effect that provides heavy
distortion.

This is an effect that simulates the sound of a
guitar amplifier.

Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels,
smoothing out fluctuations in volume.

Compresses signals that exceed a specified
volume level, preventing distortion from
occurring.

Cuts the reverb’s delay according to the
volume of the sound sent into the effect. Use
this when you want to create an artificial­sounding decrease in the reverb’s decay.

This is a stereo delay. Balance:

A delay that provides a long delay time. Balance:

This delay connects two delay units in series. Balance:

Adds modulation to the delayed sound. Balance:

Effect parameter name when changed by holding down
[MULTI EFFECTS] and pressing [INC] or [DEC] (p. 29):
An overview thereof (Value)

Step Rate:
Rate of pitch change (0.10–20.00 Hz)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the chorus sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the tremolo
chorus sound (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the chorus sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the chorus sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the flanger sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Step Rate:
Rate of pitch change (0.10–20.00 Hz)

Balance:
Volume balance of the original sound and chorus sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance of the original sound and flanger sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance of the original sound and flanger sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Level:
Output Level (0–127)

Level:
Output Level (0–127)

Level:
Output Level (0–127)

Level:
Output Level (0–127)

Input Volume:
Pre amp input volume (0–127)

Threshold:
Adjusts the volume at which compression begins (0–127)

Threshold:
Adjusts the volume at which compression begins (0–127)

Threshold:
Volume level at which the gate begins to close (0–127)

Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

88

Effect List

Indicated

number

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

MFX Type Overview

3TAP PAN
DELAY

4TAP PAN
DELAY

MULTI TAP
DELAY

REVERSE
DELAY

SHUFFLE
DELAY

3D DELAY

TIME CONTROL
DELAY

LONG TIME
CONTROL
DELAY

TAPE ECHO

LOFI NOISE

LOFI
COMPRSSOR

LOFI RADIO

TELEPHONE

PHONOGRAPH

PITCH SHIFTER

2VOICE PITCH
SHIFTER

STEP PITCH
SHIFTER

REVERB

GATED
REVERB

OVERDRIVE

→

CHORUS

OVERDRIVE

→

FLANGER

Produces three delay sounds; center, left and
right.

This effect has four delays. Balance:

This effect provides four delays with feedback. Balance:

This is a reverse delay that adds a reversed
and delayed sound to the input sound.

Adds a shuffle to the delay sound, giving the
sound a bouncy delay effect with a swing feel.

This applies a 3D effect to the delay sound.
The delay sound will be positioned 90
degrees left and 90 degrees right.

A stereo delay in which the delay time can be
varied smoothly.

A delay in which the delay time can be varied
smoothly, and allowing an extended delay to
be produced.

A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic
tape delay sound.

In addition to a Lo-Fi effect, this adds various
types of noise such as white noise and disc
noise.

This is an effect that intentionally degrades the
sound quality for creative purposes.

In addition to a Lo-Fi effect, this effect also
generates radio noise.

This applies a telephone sound. Balance:

Simulates a sound recorded on an analog
record and played back on a record player.

A stereo pitch shifter. Fine:

Shifts the pitch of the original sound. This 2­voice pitch shifter has two pitch shifters, and
can add two pitch shifted sounds to the
original sound.

This pitch shifter changes the shift volume of
the pitch shift sound in a stepped fashion.

Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating
an acoustic space.

This is a special type of reverb in which the
reverberant sound is cut off before its natural
length.

This effect connects an overdrive and a chorus
in series.

This effect connects an overdrive and a flanger
in series.

Effect parameter name when changed by holding down
[MULTI EFFECTS] and pressing [INC] or [DEC] (p. 29):
An overview thereof (Value)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the delay sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Echo Level:
Volume of the echo sound (0–127)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the effect sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the effect sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the effect sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Volume balance between the direct sound and the effect sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the effect sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Adjusts the pitch of the pitch shifted sound (-100cent–+100cent)
Balance:

Volume balance between the Pitch Shift 1 and Pitch Shift 2
sounds (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Rate:
Rate of modulation (0.05–10.00 Hz)

Time:
Time length of reverberation (0–127)

Balance:
Volume balance between the direct sound and the reverb sound
(D100:0W–D0:100W)

Chorus Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the chorus and the sound that is not sent through the
chorus (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Flanger Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the flanger and the sound that is not sent through the
flanger (D100:0W–D0:100W)

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Effect List

Indicated

number

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

MFX Type Overview

This effect connects an overdrive and a delay

OVERDRIVE

→

DELAY

DISTORTION

→

CHORUS

DISTORTION

→

FLANGER

DISTORTION

→

DELAY

ENHANCER

→

CHORUS

ENHANCER

→

FLANGER

ENHANCER

→

DELAY

CHORUS

→

DELAY

FLANGER

→

DELAY

CHORUS

→

FLANGER

SYMPATHETIC
RESONANCE

in series.

This effect connects a distortion and a chorus
in series.

This effect connects a distortion and a flanger
in series.

This effect connects a distortion and a delay in
series.

This effect connects an enhancer and a chorus
in series.

This effect connects an enhancer and a flanger
in series.

This effect connects an enhancer and a delay
in series.

This effect connects a chorus and a delay in
series.

This effect connects a flanger and a delay in
series.

This effect connects a chorus and a flanger in
series.

On an acoustic piano, holding down the
damper pedal allows other strings to resonate
in sympathy with the notes you play, creating
rich and spacious resonances. This effect
simulates these sympathetic resonances.

Effect parameter name when changed by holding down
[MULTI EFFECTS] and pressing [INC] or [DEC] (p. 29):
An overview thereof (Value)

Delay Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the delay and the sound that is not sent through the
delay (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Chorus Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the chorus and the sound that is not sent through the
chorus (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Flanger Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the flanger and the sound that is not sent through the
flanger (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Delay Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the delay and the sound that is not sent through the
delay (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Chorus Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the chorus and the sound that is not sent through the
chorus (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Flanger Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the flanger and the sound that is not sent through the
flanger (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Delay Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the delay and the sound that is not sent through the
delay (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Delay Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the delay and the sound that is not sent through the
delay (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Delay Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the delay and the sound that is not sent through the
delay (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Flanger Balance:
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent
through the flanger and the sound that is not sent through the
flanger (D100:0W–D0:100W)

Depth:
Depth of the effect (0–127)

90

Tone List

MSB: Bank Select MSB (Control Number: 0)
LSB: Bank Select LSB (Control Number: 32)
PC: Program Change

PIANO

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

1 Superior Grd 87 64 1
2 Ultimate Pno 87 64 2
3 Grand RD 87 64 3
4 Pure Grand 87 64 4
5 Mellow Piano 87 64 5
6 Pure Mellow 87 64 6
7 Superior Str 87 64 7
8 Superior Pad 87 64 8
9 Rock Piano 87 64 9
10 Honky-tonk 87 64 10
11 SuperiorMono 87 64 11
12 GrandRD Mono 87 64 12

E. PIANO

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

1 StageE.Piano 87 65 1
2 Stage Phazer 87 65 2
3 60'sE.Piano1 87 65 3
4 60'sE.Piano2 87 65 4
5 FM E.Piano 87 65 5
6 70's E.Piano 87 65 6
7 EP Belle 87 65 7
8 D-50 E.Piano 87 65 8
9 Vintage EP 1 87 65 9
10 Vintage EP 2 87 65 10
11 S.A.E.P. 87 65 11
12 Funky D 87 65 12
13 Clav 87 65 13
14 Phase Clav 87 65 14
15 WahWah Clav 87 65 15
16 Natural Hps. 87 65 16
17 Celesta 87 65 17
18 Vibrations 87 65 18
19 Marimba 87 65 19
20 Morning Lite 87 65 20

ORGAN

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

1 Zepix Organ 87 66 1
2 Perc Organ 87 66 2
3 Rock Organ 87 66 3
4 Gospel Spin 87 66 4
5 Mellow Bars 87 66 5
6 FullDraw Org 87 66 6
7 60's Organ 87 66 7
8 Surf's Up! 87 66 8
9 Purple Spin 87 66 9
10 Massive Pipe 87 66 10
11 Mid Pipe Org 87 66 11
12 ParisRomance 87 66 12

STRINGS/PAD

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

1 Rich Strings 87 67 1
2 Studio Sect. 87 67 2
3 Staccato VS 87 67 3
4 Warm Strings 87 67 4
5 OrchestraPad 87 67 5
6 Orch & Horns 87 67 6
7 ChmbrStrings 87 67 7
8 Pizzicato 87 67 8
9 Machine Str 87 67 9
10 JP Strings 87 67 10
11 SynthStrings 87 67 11
12 Soft Pad 87 67 12
13 Silky Way 87 67 13
14 Nu Epic Pad 87 67 14
15 Strings Pad 87 67 15
16 Side Band X 87 67 16
17 Glass Organ 87 67 17
18 StellarTreck 87 67 18
19 Mash Pad 87 67 19
20 InfinitePhsr 87 67 20
21 Flange Dream 87 67 21

GUITAR/BASS

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

1 Dyna Nylon 87 68 1
2 Steel Gtr 87 68 2
3 Jz Gtr Hall 87 68 3
4 JC Strat 87 68 4
5 DistGt Mt 87 68 5
6 Blusey OD 87 68 6
7 Punker 87 68 7
8 AcousticBass 87 68 8
9 FingerMaster 87 68 9
10 Pick Bass 87 68 10
11 Slap Bass 87 68 11
12 SX Fretnot 87 68 12
13 Punch MG 87 68 13
14 Garage Bass 87 68 14
15 101 Bass 87 68 15
16 Synth Bass 87 68 16
17 Vox Bass 87 68 17
18 Bass+RideCym 87 68 18

BRASS/WINDS

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

1 R&R Brass 87 69 1
2 VoyagerBrass 87 69 2
3 StackTp Sect 87 69 3
4 FullSt Brass 87 69 4
5 Wood Symphny 87 69 5
6 Bigband Sax 87 69 6
7 Soprano Sax 87 69 7
8 Alto Sax 87 69 8
9 Tenor Sax 87 69 9
10 Flute 87 69 10
11 Bend SynBrs 87 69 11
12 Saw Brass 87 69 12
13 Jump For KY 87 69 13
14 Afro Horns 87 69 14

VOICE/SYNTH

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

1 Aerial Choir 87 70 1
2 Jazz Scat 87 70 2
3 Morning Star 87 70 3
4 Choir Aahs 87 70 4
5 Jazz Doos 87 70 5
6 Female Aahs 87 70 6
7 Gospel Oohs 87 70 7
8 Galactic SX 87 70 8
9 Synth Stack 87 70 9
10 Saw Lead 87 70 10
11 Square Lead 87 70 11
12 SuperSawSlow 87 70 12
13 Jupiter Lead 87 70 13

91

Tone List

RHY/GM2

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

1 RD Pop Kit 86 64 1
2 RD Rock Kit 86 64 2
3 RD Jazz Kit 86 64 3
4 RD R&B Kit 86 64 4
5 RD House Kit 86 64 5
6 GM2 STANDARD 120 0 1
7 GM2 ROOM 120 0 9
8 GM2 POWER 120 0 17
9 GM2 ELECTRIC 120 0 25
10 GM2 ANALOG 120 0 26
11 GM2 JAZZ 120 0 33
12 GM2 BRUSH 120 0 41
13 GM2 ORCHSTRA 120 0 49
14 GM2 SFX 120 0 57
15 Piano 1 121 0 1
16 Piano 1w 121 1 1
17 European Pf 121 2 1
18 Piano 2 121 0 2
19 Piano 2w 121 1 2
20 Piano 3 121 0 3
21 Piano 3w 121 1 3
22 Honky-tonk 121 0 4
23 Honky-tonk 2 121 1 4
24 E.Piano 1 121 0 5
25 St.Soft EP 121 1 5
26 FM+SA EP 121 2 5
27 60's E.Piano 121 3 5
28 E.Piano 2 121 0 6
29 Detuned EP 2 121 1 6
30 St.FM EP 121 2 6
31 EP Legend 121 3 6
32 EP Phase 121 4 6
33 Harpsichord 121 0 7
34 Coupled Hps. 121 1 7
35 Harpsi.w 121 2 7
36 Harpsi.o 121 3 7
37 Clav. 121 0 8
38 Pulse Clav 121 1 8
39 Celesta 121 0 9
40 Glockenspiel 121 0 10
41 Music Box 121 0 11
42 Vibraphone 121 0 12
43 Vibraphone w 121 1 12
44 Marimba 121 0 13
45 Marimba w 121 1 13
46 Xylophone 121 0 14
47 Tubular-bell 121 0 15
48 Church Bell 121 1 15
49 Carillon 121 2 15
50 Santur 121 0 16
51 Organ 1 121 0 17
52 Trem. Organ 121 1 17
53 60's Organ 1 121 2 17
54 70's E.Organ 121 3 17
55 Organ 2 121 0 18
56 Chorus Or.2 121 1 18
57 Perc. Organ 121 2 18
58 Organ 3 121 0 19
59 Church Org.1 121 0 20
60 Church Org.2 121 1 20
61 Church Org.3 121 2 20

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

62 Reed Organ 121 0 21
63 Puff Organ 121 1 21
64 Accordion Fr 121 0 22
65 Accordion It 121 1 22
66 Harmonica 121 0 23
67 Bandoneon 121 0 24
68 Nylon-str.Gt 121 0 25
69 Ukulele 121 1 25
70 Nylon Gt.o 121 2 25
71 Nylon Gt.2 121 3 25
72 Steel-str.Gt 121 0 26
73 12-str.Gt 121 1 26
74 Mandolin 121 2 26
75 Steel + Body 121 3 26
76 Jazz Gt. 121 0 27
77 Pedal Steel 121 1 27
78 Clean Gt. 121 0 28
79 Chorus Gt. 121 1 28
80 Mid Tone GTR 121 2 28
81 Muted Gt. 121 0 29
82 Funk Pop 121 1 29
83 Funk Gt.2 121 2 29
84 Jazz Man 121 3 29
85 Overdrive Gt 121 0 30
86 Guitar Pinch 121 1 30
87 DistortionGt 121 0 31
88 Feedback Gt. 121 1 31
89 Dist Rtm GTR 121 2 31
90 Gt.Harmonics 121 0 32
91 Gt. Feedback 121 1 32
92 Acoustic Bs. 121 0 33
93 Fingered Bs. 121 0 34
94 Finger Slap 121 1 34
95 Picked Bass 121 0 35
96 Fretless Bs. 121 0 36
97 Slap Bass 1 121 0 37
98 Slap Bass 2 121 0 38
99 Synth Bass 1 121 0 39
100 SynthBass101 121 1 39
101 Acid Bass 121 2 39
102 Clavi Bass 121 3 39
103 Hammer 121 4 39
104 Synth Bass 2 121 0 40
105 Beef FM Bass 121 1 40
106 RubberBass 2 121 2 40
107 Attack Pulse 121 3 40
108 Violin 121 0 41
109 Slow Violin 121 1 41
110 Viola 121 0 42
111 Cello 121 0 43
112 Contrabass 121 0 44
113 Tremolo Str 121 0 45
114 PizzicatoStr 121 0 46
115 Harp 121 0 47
116 Yang Qin 121 1 47
117 Timpani 121 0 48
118 Orche str 121 0 49
119 Orchestra 121 1 49
120 60s Strings 121 2 49
121 Slow Strings 121 0 50
122 Syn.Strings1 121 0 51
123 Syn.Strings3 121 1 51
124 Syn.Strings2 121 0 52
125 Choir Aahs 121 0 53

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

126 Chorus Aahs 121 1 53
127 Voice Oohs 121 0 54
128 Humming 121 1 54
129 SynVox 121 0 55
130 Analog Voice 121 1 55
131 OrchestraHit 121 0 56
132 Bass Hit 121 1 56
133 6th Hit 121 2 56
134 Euro Hit 121 3 56
135 Trumpet 121 0 57
136 Dark Trumpet 121 1 57
137 Trombone 121 0 58
138 Trombone 2 121 1 58
139 Bright Tb 121 2 58
140 Tuba 121 0 59
141 MutedTrumpet 121 0 60
142 MuteTrumpet2 121 1 60
143 French Horns 121 0 61
144 Fr.Horn 2 121 1 61
145 Brass 1 121 0 62
146 Brass 2 121 1 62
147 Synth Brass1 121 0 63
148 Pro Brass 121 1 63
149 Oct SynBrass 121 2 63
150 Jump Brass 121 3 63
151 Synth Brass2 121 0 64
152 SynBrass sfz 121 1 64
153 Velo Brass 1 121 2 64
154 Soprano Sax 121 0 65
155 Alto Sax 121 0 66
156 Tenor Sax 121 0 67
157 Baritone Sax 121 0 68
158 Oboe 121 0 69
159 English Horn 121 0 70
160 Bassoon 121 0 71
161 Clarinet 121 0 72
162 Piccolo 121 0 73
163 Flute 121 0 74
164 Recorder 121 0 75
165 Pan Flute 121 0 76
166 Bottle Blow 121 0 77
167 Shakuhachi 121 0 78
168 Whistle 121 0 79
169 Ocarina 121 0 80
170 Square Wave 121 0 81
171 MG Square 121 1 81
172 2600 Sine 121 2 81
173 Saw Wave 121 0 82
174 OB2 Saw 121 1 82
175 Doctor Solo 121 2 82
176 Natural Lead 121 3 82
177 SequencedSaw 121 4 82
178 Syn.Calliope 121 0 83
179 Chiffer Lead 121 0 84
180 Charang 121 0 85
181 Wire Lead 121 1 85
182 Solo Vox 121 0 86
183 5th Saw Wave 121 0 87
184 Bass & Lead 121 0 88
185 Delayed Lead 121 1 88
186 Fantasia 121 0 89
187 Warm Pad 121 0 90
188 Sine Pad 121 1 90
189 Polysynth 121 0 91

92

Tone List

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

190 Space Voice 121 0 92
191 Itopia 121 1 92
192 Bowed Glass 121 0 93
193 Metal Pad 121 0 94
194 Halo Pad 121 0 95
195 Sweep Pad 121 0 96
196 Ice Rain 121 0 97
197 Soundtrack 121 0 98
198 Crystal 121 0 99
199 Syn Mallet 121 1 99
200 Atmosphere 121 0 100
201 Brightness 121 0 101
202 Goblin 121 0 102
203 Echo Drops 121 0 103
204 Echo Bell 121 1 103
205 Echo Pan 121 2 103
206 Star Theme 121 0 104
207 Sitar 121 0 105
208 Sitar 2 121 1 105
209 Banjo 121 0 106
210 Shamisen 121 0 107
211 Koto 121 0 108
212 Taisho Koto 121 1 108
213 Kalimba 121 0 109
214 Bagpipe 121 0 110
215 Fiddle 121 0 111
216 Shanai 121 0 112
217 Tinkle Bell 121 0 113
218 Agogo 121 0 114
219 Steel Drums 121 0 115
220 Woodblock 121 0 116
221 Castanets 121 1 116
222 Taiko 121 0 117
223 Concert BD 121 1 117
224 Melo. Tom 1 121 0 118
225 Melo. Tom 2 121 1 118
226 Synth Drum 121 0 119
227 808 Tom 121 1 119
228 Elec Perc 121 2 119
229 Reverse Cym. 121 0 120
230 Gt.FretNoise 121 0 121
231 Gt.Cut Noise 121 1 121
232 String Slap 121 2 121
233 Breath Noise 121 0 122
234 Fl.Key Click 121 1 122
235 Seashore 121 0 123
236 Rain 121 1 123
237 Thunder 121 2 123
238 Wind 121 3 123
239 Stream 121 4 123
240 Bubble 121 5 123
241 Bird 121 0 124
242 Dog 121 1 124
243 Horse-Gallop 121 2 124
244 Bird 2 121 3 124
245 Telephone [phone]
246 Telephone [phone]
247 DoorCreaking 121 2 125
248 Door 121 3 125
249 Scratch 121 4 125
250 Wind Chimes 121 5 125
251 Helicopter 121 0 126
252 Car-Engine 121 1 126
253 Car-Stop 121 2 126

No. Tone Name MSB LSB PC

254 Car-Pass 121 3 126
255 Car-Crash 121 4 126
256 Siren 121 5 126
257 Train 121 6 126
258 Jetplane 121 7 126
259 Starship 121 8 126
260 Burst Noise 121 9 126
261 Applause 121 0 127
262 Laughing 121 1 127
263 Screaming 121 2 127
264 Punch 121 3 127
265 Heart Beat 121 4 127
266 Footsteps 121 5 127
267 Gun Shot 121 0 128
268 Machine Gun 121 1 128
269 Lasergun 121 2 128
270 Explosion 121 3 128

93

Rhythm Set List

Rock Kick
Pop Kick
Analog Kick 1
Hush Kick
Pop CHH 1 [EXC1]
Reg. Snare 1
Finger Snap
707 Claps
Hand Clap 1
Hand Clap 2
Hand Clap 3
Pop PHH [EXC1]
Hand Clap 4
Snare Roll
Old Kick
Hush Kick
Reg.Stick
Reg. Snare
Reg. Snare Ghost
Titan Snare
Reg. Low Tom Flm
Pop CHH 1 [EXC1]
Reg. Low Tom
Pop CHH 2 [EXC1]
Reg.Mid Tom Flm
Pop OHH [EXC1]
Reg. Mid Tom
Reg. High Tom Flm
Pop Crash Cymbal 1
Reg. High Tom
Pop RideCymbal 1
Pop Chinese Cymbal
Pop Ride Bell
Tambourine
Pop Splash Cymbal
Cha Cha Cowbell
Pop Crash Cymbal 2
Vibraslap
Pop RideCymbal 2
Bongo Hi
Bongo Lo
Conga Mute
Conga Hi
Conga Lo
Timbale Hi
Timbale Lo
Agogo Bell Hi
Agogo Bell Lo
Shaker 2
Shaker 3
Whistle Short [EXC2]
Whistle Long [EXC2]
Guiro Short [EXC3]
Guiro Long [EXC3]
Claves
Wood Block Hi
Wood Block Lo
Cuica Mute [EXC4]
Cuica Open [EXC4]
Triangle Mt [EXC5]
Triangle Op [EXC5]
Cabasa
Jingle Bell
Wind Chime
Castanets
Surdo Mute [EXC6]
Surdo Open [EXC6]
Cana
Flamenco Timbale Hi
Flamenco Timbale Lo
Flamenco Timbale Flam
Shaker 1

Shaker 2
Bongo Lo Mt
Grit Snare
Jungle Snare 1
Reg.Stick
Titan Snare
Old Kick
Pop Kick
Rock Kick
Analog Kick 1
Rock Snare Dry
Electric Snare
Reg. Snare Ghost
Slappy
Wah Gtr Noise 1

Wah Gtr Noise 2

Old Kick
Pop Kick
Analog Kick 1
Rock Kick
Rock CHH1 [EXC1]
Rock Snare 1
Finger Snap
707 Claps
Hand Clap 1
Hand Clap 2
Hand Clap 3
Pop PHH [EXC1]
Hand Clap 4
Snare Roll
Old Kick
Rock Kick
Rock Side Stick
Rock Snare 1
Snare Ghost
Rock Snare 2
Rock Low Tom Flm
Rock CHH 1 [EXC1]
Rock Low Tom
Rock CHH 2 [EXC1]
Rock Mid Tom Flm
Rock OHH [EXC1]
Rock Mid Tom
Rock High Tom Flm
Rock Crash Cymbal
Rock HighTom
Pop Ride Cymbal 2
Rock Chinese Cymbal
Rock Ride Bell
Tambourine
Rock Splsh Cymbal
Cha Cha Cowbell
Rock Chinese Cymbal 2
Vibraslap
Pop Ride Cymbal 1
Bongo Hi
Bongo Lo
Conga Mute
Conga Hi
Conga Lo
Timbale Hi
Timbale Lo
Agogo Bell Hi
Agogo Bell Lo
Shaker 2
Shaker 3
Whistle Short [EXC2]
Whistle Long [EXC2]
Guiro Short [EXC3]
Guiro Long [EXC3]
Claves
Wood Block Hi
Wood Block Lo
Cuica Mute [EXC4]
Cuica Open [EXC4]
Triangle Mt [EXC5]
Triangle Op [EXC5]
Cabasa
Jingle Bell
Wind Chime
Castanets
Surdo Mute [EXC6]
Surdo Open [EXC6]
Cana
Flamenco Timbale Hi
Flamenco Timbale Lo
Flamenco Timbale Flam
Shaker 1
Shaker 2
Bongo Lo Mt

LoFi Snare
Jungle Snare 1
Rock Side Stick
Rock Snare 2
Old Kick
Pop Kick
Rock Kick
Analog Kick 1
Rock Snare Dry
Electric Snare
Rock Snare Ghost
Slappy
Wah Gtr Noise 1

Wah Gtr Noise 2

Analog Kick 2
TR909 Kick 1
TR909 Kick 2
R&B CHH 2 [EXC1]
R&B CHH 3 [EXC1]
R&B CHH 4 [EXC1]
Finger Snap
707 Claps
Hand Clap 1
Gospel Hand Clap 2
Hand Clap 2
R&B CHH 5 [EXC1]
Gospel Hand Clap
Lo-Bit CHH [EXC1]
Analog Kick 1
R&B Kick
R&B Side Stick 1
R&B Snare 1
R&B Snare 2
R&B Snare 3
Sharp Low Tom 6
R&B CHH 1 [EXC1]
Sharp Low Tom 5
R&B CHH 1 [EXC1]
Sharp Low Tom 4
R&B OHH [EXC1]
Sharp High Tom 3
Sharp High Tom 2
R&B Crash Cymbal
Sharp High Tom 1
Pop Ride Cymbal 1
R&B Chinese Cym
R&B Ride Bell
Tambourine
TR909 Ride
Cha Cha Cowbell
House Crash Cymbal
Vibraslap
Pop Ride Cymbal 2
House Bongo Hi
House Bongo Lo
House Conga Hi
House Conga Mt
House Conga Lo
Timbale Hi
Timbale Lo
Agogo Bell Hi
Agogo Bell Lo
Cabasa
House Maracas
Whistle Short [EXC2]
Whistle Long [EXC2]
Guiro Short [EXC3]
Guiro Long [EXC3]
House Claves
Wood Block Hi
Wood Block Lo
Hoo Hi [EXC4]
Hoo Lo [EXC4]
Triangle Mt [EXC5]
Triangle Op [EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Wind Chime
Castanets
Surdo Mute [EXC6]
Surdo Open [EXC6]
Tambourine
Tambourine
Cabasa Up
Cabasa Down
Shaker 1
Shaker 2
Bongo Lo Mt
Grit Snare
Jungle Snare 1
R&B Side Stick 2
Analog Snare
HipHop Kick
TR808 Kick 1
TR808 Kick 2
Techno Kick
Rock Snare Dry
Electric Snare
Jungle Snare 2
Vinyl Noise
Wah Gtr Noise 1
Wah Gtr Noise 2

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28

29

31

33

35

30

32

34

21

23

22

39

40

41

43

45

47

42

44

46

36

38

37

87

88

84

86

85

51

52

53

55

57

59

54

56

58

48

50

49

63

64

65

67

69

71

66

68

70

60

62

61

75

76

77

79

81

83

78

80

82

72

74

73

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

26

24

25

RD Pop Kit RD Rock Kit RD R&B Kit

Dance Kick
Lo-Bit CHH [EXC1]
Techno Kick 2
Concert Snare
Snare Roll
Finger Snap
High-Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
Sticks
Square Click
Metro Click
Metro Bell
House Kick 1
House Kick 2
R&B Side Stick 1
House Snare 1
House Snare 2
House Snare 3
House Low Tom 1
House CHH [EXC1]
House Low Tom 2
House PHH [EXC1]
House Mid Tom 1
House OHH [EXC1]
House Mid Tom 2
House High Tom 1
House Crash Cymbal
House High Tom 2
House Ride Cymbal
Reverse Cymbal
House Ride Bell
ShakeTambourine
House Splash Cymbal
House Cowbell
HouseCrash Cymbal
Vibraslap
Pop Ride Cymbal 2
House Bongo Hi
House Bongo Lo
House Conga Hi
House Conga Mt
House Conga Lo
Timbale Hi
Timbale Lo
Agogo Bell Hi
Agogo Bell Lo
Cabasa
House Maracas
Whistle Short [EXC2]
Whistle Long [EXC2]
Guiro Short [EXC3]
Guiro Long [EXC3]
House Claves
Wood Block Hi
Wood Block Lo
Hoo Hi [EXC4]
Hoo Lo [EXC4]
Electric Triangle Mt [EXC5]
Electric Triangle Op[EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Wind Chime
Castanets
Surdo Mute [EXC6]
Surdo Open [EXC6]
Cana
Flamenco Timbale Hi
Flamenco Timbale Lo
Flamenco Timbale Flam
Shaker 1
Shaker 2
Bongo Lo Mt
LoFi Snare
Jungle Snare 1
R&B Side Stick 2
Analog Snare
TR808 Kick 1
TR808 Kick 2
Jungle Kick
Techno Kick
Rock Snare Dry
Electric Snare
Jungle Snare 2
Slappy
Wah Gtr Noise 1
Wah Gtr Noise 2

RD House Kit

Old Kick
Jazz Kick 1
Analog Kick 1
Jazz Swish
Jazz Tap 1
Jazz Tap 2
Finger Snap
707 Claps
Hand Clap 1
Hand Clap 2
Hand Clap 3
Pop PHH [EXC1]
Gospel Hand Clap
Snare Roll
Pop Kick
Jazz Kick 2
Jazz Snare Swing
Jazz Snare 1
Pop Snare Swing
Jazz Snare 2
Jazz Low Tom Flm
Pop CHH 1 [EXC1]
Jazz Low Tom
Pop CHH 2 [EXC1]
Jazz Mid Tom Flm
Pop OHH [EXC1]
Jazz Mid Tom
Jazz High Tom Flm
Jazz Crash Cymbal
Jazz HighTom
Jazz Ride Cymbal 1
Jazz Chinese Cymbal
Jazz Ride Cymbal 2
Tambourine
Pop Splsh Cymbal
Cha Cha Cowbell
Jazz Crash Cymbal 2
Vibraslap
Pop Ride Cymbal 1
Bongo Hi
Bongo Lo
Conga Mute
Conga Hi
Conga Lo
Timbale Hi
Timbale Lo
Agogo Bell Hi
Agogo Bell Lo
Shaker 2
Shaker 3
Whistle Short [EXC2]
Whistle Long [EXC2]
Guiro Short [EXC3]
Guiro Long [EXC3]
Claves
Wood Block Hi
Wood Block Lo
Cuica Mute [EXC4]
Cuica Open [EXC4]
Triangle Mt [EXC5]
Triangle Op [EXC5]
Cabasa
Jingle Bell
Wind Chime
Castanets
Surdo Mute [EXC6]
Surdo Open [EXC6]
Cana
Flamenco Timbale Hi
Flamenco Timbale Lo
Flamenco Timbale Flam

Shaker 1
Shaker 2
Bongo Lo Mt
Jazz Snare 1
Jazz Snare 2
Jazz Snare Swing
Jazz Swish
Old Kick
Jazz Kick 1
Jazz Kick 2
Analog Kick 1
Jazz Tap 1
Jazz Tap 2
Pop Snare Swing
Slappy
Wah Gtr Noise 1

Wah Gtr Noise 2

RD Jazz Kit

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95

90

92

94

99

100

101

103

105

102

104

96

98

97

C7

107

106

108

C8

* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.

94

* - - - - -: No sound.

27

28

29

31

33

35

30

32

34

21

23

22

39

40

41

43

45

47

42

44

46

36

38

37

87

88

84

86

85

51

52

53

55

57

59

54

56

58

48

50

49

63

64

65

67

69

71

66

68

70

60

62

61

75

76

77

79

81

83

78

80

82

72

74

73

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

26

24

25

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----­High-Q
Slap
ScratchPush [EXC7]
ScratchPull [EXC7]
Sticks
SquareClick
Mtrnm.Click
Mtrnm. Bell
Jazz Kick 1
Mix Kick
Side Stick
Standard SN1
909 HandClap
Elec Snare 3
Real Tom 6
Close HiHat2 [EXC1]
Real Tom 6
Pedal HiHat2 [EXC1]
Real Tom 4
Open HiHat2 [EXC1]
Real Tom 4
Real Tom 1
Crash Cym.1
Real Tom 1
Ride Cymbal
ChinaCymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cym.
Cowbell
Crash Cym.2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal4
Bongo High
Bongo Lo
Mute H.Conga
Conga Hi Opn
Conga Lo Opn
High Timbale
Low Timbale
Agogo
Agogo
Cabasa
Maracas
ShrtWhistle [EXC2]
LongWhistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3]
Claves
Woodblock
Woodblock
Mute Cuica [EXC4]
Open Cuica [EXC4]
MuteTriangl [EXC5]
OpenTriangl [EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6]

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----­High-Q
Slap
ScratchPush [EXC7]
ScratchPull [EXC7]
Sticks
SquareClick
Mtrnm.Click
Mtrnm. Bell
Mix Kick
Standard KK1
Side Stick
Standard SN2
909 HandClap
Elec Snare 7
Room Tom 5
Close HiHat2 [EXC1]
Room Tom 6
Pedal HiHat2 [EXC1]
Room Tom 2
Open HiHat2 [EXC1]
Room Tom 2
Rock Tom 1
Crash Cym.1
Rock Tom 1
Ride Cymbal
ChinaCymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cym.
Cowbell
Crash Cym.2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal4
Bongo High
Bongo Lo
Mute H.Conga
Conga Hi Opn
Conga Lo Opn
High Timbale
Low Timbale
Agogo
Agogo
Cabasa
Maracas
ShrtWhistle [EXC2]
LongWhistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3]
Claves
Woodblock
Woodblock
Mute Cuica [EXC4]
Open Cuica [EXC4]
MuteTriangl [EXC5]
OpenTriangl [EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6]

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----­High-Q
Slap
ScratchPush [EXC7]
ScratchPull [EXC7]
Sticks
SquareClick
Mtrnm.Click
Mtrnm. Bell
Standard KK1
Power Kick1
Side Stick
Dance Snare1
909 HandClap
Elec Snare 4
Room Tom 5
Close HiHat2 [EXC1]
Room Tom 6
Pedal HiHat2 [EXC1]
Room Tom 2
Open HiHat2 [EXC1]
Room Tom 2
Rock Tom 1
Crash Cym.1
Rock Tom 1
Ride Cymbal
ChinaCymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cym.
Cowbell
Crash Cym.2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal4
Bongo High
Bongo Lo
Mute H.Conga
Conga Hi Opn
Conga Lo Opn
High Timbale
Low Timbale
Agogo
Agogo
Cabasa
Maracas
ShrtWhistle [EXC2]
LongWhistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3]
Claves
Woodblock
Woodblock
Mute Cuica [EXC4]
Open Cuica [EXC4]
MuteTriangl [EXC5]
OpenTriangl [EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6]

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----­High-Q
Slap
ScratchPush [EXC7]
ScratchPull [EXC7]
Sticks
SquareClick
Mtrnm.Click
Mtrnm. Bell
Power Kick1
Elec Kick 1
Side Stick
Elec. Snare
909 HandClap
Elec Snare 2
Synth Drum 2
Close HiHat2 [EXC1]
Synth Drum 2
Pedal HiHat2 [EXC1]
Synth Drum 2
Open HiHat2 [EXC1]
Synth Drum 2
Synth Drum 2
Crash Cym.1
Synth Drum 2
Ride Cymbal
ReverseCymbl
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cym.
Cowbell
Crash Cym.2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal4
Bongo High
Bongo Lo
Mute H.Conga
Conga Hi Opn
Conga Lo Opn
High Timbale
Low Timbale
Agogo
Agogo
Cabasa
Maracas
ShrtWhistle [EXC2]
LongWhistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3]
Claves
Woodblock
Woodblock
Mute Cuica [EXC4]
Open Cuica [EXC4]
MuteTriangl [EXC5]
OpenTriangl [EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6]

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GM2 STANDARD GM2 ROOM GM2 POWER GM2 ELECTRIC

* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.

Rhythm Set List

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Rhythm Set List

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31

33

35

30

32

34

21

23

22

39

40

41

43

45

47

42

44

46

36

38

37

87

88

84

86

85

51

52

53

55

57

59

54

56

58

48

50

49

63

64

65

67

69

71

66

68

70

60

62

61

75

76

77

79

81

83

78

80

82

72

74

73

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

26

24

25

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----­High-Q
Slap
ScratchPush [EXC7]
ScratchPull [EXC7]
Sticks
SquareClick
Mtrnm.Click
Mtrnm. Bell
TR-808 Kick2
TR-808 Kick
808 Rimshot
808 Snare 1
909 HandClap
Elec Snare 6
808 Tom 2
TR-808 CHH [EXC1]
808 Tom 2
808__chh [EXC1]
808 Tom 2
TR-808 OHH [EXC1]
808 Tom 2
808 Tom 2
808 Crash
808 Tom 2
Ride Cymbal
ChinaCymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cym.
808cowbe
Crash Cym.2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal4
Bongo High
Bongo Lo
808 Conga
808 Conga
808 Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
Agogo
Agogo
Cabasa
808marac
ShrtWhistle [EXC2]
LongWhistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3]
808clave
Woodblock
Woodblock
Mute Cuica [EXC4]
Open Cuica [EXC4]
MuteTriangl [EXC5]
OpenTriangl [EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6]

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----­High-Q
Slap
ScratchPush [EXC7]
ScratchPull [EXC7]
Sticks
SquareClick
Mtrnm.Click
Mtrnm. Bell
Jazz Kick 2
Jazz Kick 1
Side Stick
Standard SN3
909 HandClap
Elec Snare 5
Real Tom 6
Close HiHat2 [EXC1]
Real Tom 6
Pedal HiHat2 [EXC1]
Real Tom 4
Open HiHat2 [EXC1]
Real Tom 4
Real Tom 1
Crash Cym.1
Real Tom 1
Ride Cymbal
ChinaCymbal
Ride Bell 3
Tambourine
Splash Cym.
Cowbell
Crash Cym.2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal4
Bongo High
Bongo Lo
Mute H.Conga
Conga Hi Opn
Conga Lo Opn
High Timbale
Low Timbale
Agogo
Agogo
Cabasa
Maracas
ShrtWhistle [EXC2]
LongWhistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3]
Claves
Woodblock
Woodblock
Mute Cuica [EXC4]
Open Cuica [EXC4]
MuteTriangl [EXC5]
OpenTriangl [EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6]

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----­High-Q
Slap
ScratchPush [EXC7]
ScratchPull [EXC7]
Sticks
SquareClick
Mtrnm.Click
Mtrnm. Bell
Jazz Kick 2
Jazz Kick 1
Side Stick
Brush Swirl
Brush Slap1
Brush Swirl
Brash Tom 2
Close HiHat3 [EXC1]
Brash Tom 2
Pedal HiHat3 [EXC1]
Brash Tom 2
Open HiHat3 [EXC1]
Brash Tom 2
Brash Tom 2
Crash Cym.3
Brash Tom 2
Ride Cymbal2
ChinaCymbal
Ride Bell 2
Tambourine
Splash Cym.
Cowbell
Crash Cym.2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal4
Bongo High
Bongo Lo
Mute H.Conga
Conga Hi Opn
Conga Lo Opn
High Timbale
Low Timbale
Agogo
Agogo
Cabasa
Maracas
ShrtWhistle [EXC2]
LongWhistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3]
Claves
Woodblock
Woodblock
Mute Cuica [EXC4]
Open Cuica [EXC4]
MuteTriangl [EXC5]
OpenTriangl [EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6]

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----­Close HiHat2 [EXC1]
Pedal HiHat2 [EXC1]
Open HiHat2 [EXC1]
Ride Cymbal3
Sticks
SquareClick
Mtrnm.Click
Mtrnm. Bell
Concert BD
Mix Kick
Side Stick
Concert Snr
Castanets
Concert Snr
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Timpani
Tambourine
Splash Cym.
Cowbell
Con.Cymbal2
Vibraslap
Concert Cym.
Bongo High
Bongo Lo
Mute H.Conga
Conga Hi Opn
Conga Lo Opn
High Timbale
Low Timbale
Agogo
Agogo
Cabasa
Maracas
ShrtWhistle [EXC2]
LongWhistle [EXC2]
Short Guiro [EXC3]
Long Guiro [EXC3]
Claves
Woodblock
Woodblock
Mute Cuica [EXC4]
Open Cuica [EXC4]
MuteTriangl [EXC5]
OpenTriangl [EXC5]
Shaker
Jingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo [EXC6]
Open Surdo [EXC6]
Applause

GM2 ANALOG GM2 JAZZ GM2 ORCHSTRAGM2 BRUSH

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-----

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----­High-Q
Slap
ScratchPush [EXC7]
ScratchPull [EXC7]
Sticks
SquareClick
Mtrnm.Click
Mtrnm. Bell
Gt.FretNoiz
Gt.CutNoise
Gt.CutNoise
String Slap
Fl.KeyClick
Laughing
Screaming
Punch
Heart Beat
Footsteps
Footsteps
Applause
Creaking
Door
Scratch
Wind Chimes
Car-Engine
Car-Stop
Car-Pass
Car-Crash
Siren
Train
Jetplane
Helicopter
Starship
Gun Shot
Machine Gun
Lasergun
Explosion
Dog
HorseGallop
Bird
Rain
Thunder
Wind
Seashore
Stream
Bubble

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GM2 SFX

* - - - - -: No sound.
* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.

96

Rhythm Pattern List

No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern No. Rhythm Pattern

001 Piano R&B 1
002 Piano R&B 2
003 8-Beat Funk
004 16-BeatFunk
005 8-BtShuffle
006 16BtShuffle
007 Latin Dance
008 LatinFusion
009 Fast Jazz
010 Afro-Cuban
011 Pop Ballad
012 Ballad 1
013 StraightRck
014 PowerfulRck
015 Slow Beat
016 Back Beat 1
017 Hip'n'Hop
018 ElecDance 1
019 Pop 1
020 Pop 2
021 Pop 3
022 Pop 4
023 8-Beat Pop1
024 8-Beat Pop2
025 8-Beat Pop3
026 8-BtFusion1
027 8-BtFusion2
028 Pop Funk 1
029 Pop Funk 2
030 Pop Funk 3
031 Pop Funk 4
032 Pop Funk 5
033 Pop Funk 6
034 Pop Funk 7
035 Pop Funk 8
036 16-BeatPop1
037 16-BeatPop2
038 16-BeatPop3
039 16BtFusion1
040 16BtFusion2
041 16BtFusion3
042 ShufflePop1
043 ShufflePop2
044 ShufflePop3
045 ShufflePop4
046 ShufflePop5
047 ShufflePop6
048 ShufflePop7
049 West Coast
050 Motown
051 R&B Pop 1
052 R&B Pop 2
053 R&B Pop 3
054 R&B Pop 4
055 R&B Pop 5
056 Back Beat 2
057 Back Beat 3
058 Back Beat 4
059 Back Beat 5
060 Back Beat 6
061 Back Beat 7
062 Back Beat 8
063 Back Beat 9
064 Back Beat10
065 R&B 1
066 R&B 2
067 R&B 3

068 R&B 4
069 R&B 5
070 R&B 6
071 R&B 7
072 R&B 8
073 R&B 9
074 R&B 10
075 R&B 11
076 R&B 12
077 R&B 13
078 R&B 14
079 R&B 15
080 R&B 16
081 R&B 17
082 R&B 18
083 Funk 1
084 Funk 2
085 Funk 3
086 8-BeatRock1
087 8-BeatRock2
088 8-BeatRock3
089 16BeatRock1
090 16BeatRock2
091 Ballad 2
092 Ballad 3
093 PianoBallad
094 Rockaballad
095 Bluegrass
096 Combo 1
097 Combo 2
098 FastSwing 1
099 FastSwing 2
100 Swing 1
101 Swing 2
102 Swing 3
103 JazzBrush 1
104 JazzBrush 2
105 Jazz Waltz
106 Free Jazz
107 Jazz 1
108 Jazz 2
109 Jazz 3
110 Jazz 4
111 Jazz 5
112 Jazz 6
113 Jazz 7
114 Jazz 8
115 Jazz 9
116 Jazz 10
117 Blues 1
118 Blues 2
119 Gospel 1
120 Gospel 2
121 Polka 1
122 Polka 2
123 Latin Pop 1
124 Latin Pop 2
125 Latin Pop 3
126 Latin Pop 4
127 Latin Pop 5
128 Latin Pop 6
129 Latin Pop 7
130 Latin Pop 8
131 Latin Pop 9
132 Latin Pop10
133 Latin Pop11
134 BossaNova 1

135 BossaNova 2
136 BossaNova 3
137 Fast Bossa
138 Pop Bossa
139 Salsa 1
140 Salsa 2
141 Samba 1
142 Samba 2
143 Rumba
144 Mambo 1
145 Mambo 2
146 Merengue
147 PwrFusion 1
148 PwrFusion 2
149 Rock 1
150 Rock 2
151 Rock 3
152 Rock 4
153 Rock 5
154 Rock 6
155 Rock 7
156 Rock 8
157 Rock 9
158 Rock 10
159 Rock 11
160 Rock 12
161 Rock 13
162 Rock 14
163 Rock 15
164 Rock 16
165 Rock 17
166 Rock 18
167 Rock 19
168 Rock 20
169 Progressive
170 ElecDance 2
171 ElecDance 3
172 ElecDance 4
173 ElecDance 5
174 ElecDance 6
175 ElecDance 7
176 ElecDance 8
177 ElecDance 9
178 ElecDance10
179 Acid Jazz
180 Techno
181 Hip Hop
182 House
183 Jungle
184 Dance
185 Pop Waltz 1
186 Pop Waltz 2
187 Pop Waltz 3
188 Pop Waltz 4
189 SimpleWltz1
190 SimpleWltz2
191 3/4 Brush
192 5/4 Fusion
193 5/4 Swing
194 5/8 Progres
195 6/4 Fusion
196 6/8 Progres
197 6/8 Swing
198 7/4 Fusion
199 7/4 Swing
200 7/8 Progres

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Setup List

→ Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP] Button)

“R.”: These Setups let you enjoy performing with a session-like feel while playing a Rhythm.

Be sure to check it out. For more on Rhythms, refer to the “Playing Rhythm ([SONG/RHYTHM] Button)” (p. 37).

[Piano]

01 Piano&Choir
02 Piano&Winds
03 R.Piano Pop
04 R.Jazz Trio

[E. PIANO]

05 E.Piano&Pad
06 EP&Strings
07 R.EP R&B
08 R.ClavGroove

[ORGAN]

09 OD Organ
10 Manual Bass
11 R.Hot Gospel
12 R.Jazz Funk

(p. 50)

[STRINGS/PAD]

13 Strings Sect
14 Mysterious
15 R.Str Ballad
16 R.DancingPad

[GUITAR/BASS]

17 OD Guitar
18 Fretless&Pad
19 R.Cool Bossa
20 R.Bass Solo

[BRASS/WINDS]

21 Full Brass
22 Sax Section
23 R.Brass Funk
24 R.Sax Ballad

[VOICE/SYNTH]

25 Large Choir
26 Dance Groove
27 R.A Cappella
28 R.Synth Jam

[RHY/GM2]

29 RD SETUP
30 RD SETUP
31 RD SETUP
32 RD SETUP

* Setup No. 29–32 (RD SETUP)

include the “Basic Setup.” Use this
when creating Setups from scratch.

Shortcut List

You can easily change settings for the following functions using a number of related buttons.

* “[A] + [B]” indicates that you are to hold down [A] and press [B].

What to do

Changing the Sound Control Type [SOUND CONTROL] + [DEC] [INC] p. 35
Changing the Reverb Depth [REVERB] + [DEC] [INC] p. 34
Changing the Reverb Depth for Each Tone [REVERB] + ZONE LEVEL Slider p. 34
Changing the Amount of Multi-effects Applied [MULTI EFFECTS] + [DEC] [INC] p. 47

Changing the Amount of Transposition

Changing the Rhythm Pattern Volume Level

Changing Volume of Song (Audio File)

Changing Volume of Audio Key (Audio File) [AUDIO KEY] + ZONE LEVEL Slider p. 42

Changing the Split Point Key

[TRANSPOSE] + [DEC] [INC]
[TRANSPOSE] + Key

[SONG/RHYTHM] + ZONE LEVEL Slider
*Can be operated while Rhythm is playing

[SONG/RHYTHM] + ZONE LEVEL Slider
*Can be operated while an audio file is playing

[SPLIT] + [DEC] [INC]
[SPLIT] + Key

Operation Page

p. 32

p. 37

p. 40

p. 29

Switching V-LINK On and Off [EXIT/SHIFT] + [SOUND CONTROL] p. 82
Changing the Reverb Type [EXIT/SHIFT] + [REVERB] p. 33
Changing the Multi-effects Type [EXIT/SHIFT] + [MULTI EFFECTS] p. 48
Adjusting the Frequency of the Equalizer [EXIT/SHIFT] + [LOW] Knob/[HIGH] Knob p. 36

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MIDI Implementation Chart

DIGITAL PIANO

Model RD-300GX

Function...

Basic
Channel

Mode

Note
Number :

Velocity

After
Touch

Pitch Bend

Control
Change

Default
Changed

Default
Messages
Altered

True Voice

Note ON
Note OFF

Key’s
Ch’s

0, 32

6, 38

10
11
64
65
66
67
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
84
91
93

98, 99

100, 101

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted Recognized Remarks

1
1

Mode 3
x

**************

0–127

**************

O
O

x

O

O

O

1

O

5

x
x

7

O
O
O
O
x
O
O
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
O
O
x
x

–16

1–16
1–16

Mode 3
Mode 3, 4(M=1)

0–127
0–127

O
O

O
O

O

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O (Reverb)
O (Chorus)
O
O

Date : Nov. 20, 2007

Version : 1.00

* 1

Bank select
Modulation
Portamento time
Data entry
Volume
Panpot
Expression
Hold 1
Portamento
Sostenuto
Soft
Resonance
Release time
Attack time
Cutoff
Decay time
Vibrato rate
Vibrato depth
Vibrato delay
Portamento control
Effect1 depth
Effect3 depth
NRPN LSB, MSB
RPN LSB, MSB

Prog
Change

: True Number

System Exclusive

System
Common

System
Real Time

Aux
Message

: Song Pos
: Song Sel
: Tune

: Clock
: Commands

: All sound off
:

Reset all controllers
: Local Control
: All Notes OFF
: Active Sense
: Reset

Notes

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY

Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

0–127

**************

O

x
x
x

x
x

x
x
x
x
O
x

O
0–127

O

x
x
x

x
x

O (120, 126, 127)
O
x
O (123–125)
O
x

* 1 Recognized as M=1 even if M≠1.

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO

Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

Program number 1–128

O : Yes

X : No

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Main Specifications

RD-300GX: Digital Piano

Keyboard Section

Keyboard

Sound Generator Section

Conforms to General MIDI 2 System, 88-key Stereo Multi-sampled Piano Sound

Part

Maximum Polyphony

Wave Memory

Tones

Setups

Effects

SMF/Audio File Player

File Format

Connectors

Connectors

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions

Weight

Others

Rhythm Patterns

Display

Controllers

Internal Memory

Power Supply

Power Consumption

Accessories

962a

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

88 keys (PHA alpha II Keyboard)

16 Parts

128 voices

128 MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

Normal Tones: 110
General MIDI 2 Tones: 256
Rhythm Sets: 5
General MIDI 2 Rhythm Sets: 9

32

Multi-Effects: 78 types
Reverb: 6 types
Sound Control
2-band Digital Equalizer

Standard MIDI File: format-0/1,
Audio File: WAV, AIFF (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear), MP3

Audio File can be played with Audio Key Function.

Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type
DAMPER Pedal
CONTROL Pedal
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
USB Connectors (MIDI, MEMORY)
Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
DC IN Jack

1438 (W) x 337 (D) x 141 (H) mm
56-5/8 (W) x 13-5/16 (D) x 5-9/16 (H) inches

16.4 kg / 36 lbs 3 oz

200 patterns

16 characters, 2 lines (Backlit LCD)

Zone Level slider x 3
Equalizer knob x 2
Pitch Bend/Modulation lever
Assignable Switches (S1, S2)

1 M bytes

DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)

11 W

Owner’s Manual
CD-ROMs (Audio Key Utilitiy 2, SONAR LE)
Damper Pedal (DP-8)
AC Adaptor, Power Cord

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