Roland RD-700 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano RD-700.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5).

These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For the U.K.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

001

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

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002b

• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. (The only exception would be where this manual provides specific instructions which should be followed in order to put in place user-installable options; see p. 15.)

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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004

• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

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

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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005

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

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.

006

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

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008a

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

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009

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

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010

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

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011

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

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008e

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

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013

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

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014

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

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015

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

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016

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

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022a

• Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before attempting installation of the circuit board (p. 25).

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026

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

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101a

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

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101c

• This (RD-700) for use only with Roland stand KS-

17. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

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102b

• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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103a:

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

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104

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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106

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

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107b

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

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108a

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.

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109a

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 25).

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110a

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

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115a

• Install only the specified circuit boards (SRX Series). Remove only the specified screws (p. 15).

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118

• Should you remove the screws fastening the board slot cover, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

291b

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

Power Supply

301

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

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

308

• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach.

Placement

351

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

352

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

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.

355

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

358

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

Maintenance

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, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

402

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

Additional Precautions

551

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer).

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

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

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

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

557

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

558a

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

559a

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

561

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

Main Features

Progressive Hammer Action

The RD-700 features a “progressive hammer action,” a new and even more advanced form of Roland's popular keyboard hammer action that realistically reproduces the comfortable, natural touch of a grand piano. Basic percussive and damper functions are also improved, recreating the subtle changes in touch occurring between registers as you move across the keyboard.

In addition, the progressive hammer action keyboard has been designed with consideration given to the environment, and the hammer section is completely lead-free.

New Piano Tones

The RD-700's authentic piano Tones feature wide dynamic range and rich expressive power. It is also furnished with a wealth of electronic piano, organ, string, synth pad, and other Tones that allow you to use the instrument as a stage piano. Once you try it onstage, you'll come to fully understand its capabilities.

Also included is a “Piano Edit” function that allows you to make subtle changes to the piano Tones, allowing you to create Tones for all kinds of performance situations (p. 66).

A Full 128 Voices

The RD-700 features 128-voice polyphony, with all sounds available in every performance mode. Enjoy natural performances even when layering multiple sounds.

Equipped With Organ Tone Wheel Sound Generator

For organ Tones, the RD-700 comes equipped with an organ Tone wheel sound generator used in the Roland Combo Organ VK-7. This sound generator lets you recreate organ sounds, changing the level of each footage (p. 75).

Rhythm and Arpeggiator Functions

You can play back Rhythm patterns and perform arpeggios with the press of a single button. Enjoy a variety of performance techniques, with backing using realistic drum sounds for a real session feel, arpeggios and cutting you get just by playing the chords, and more (p. 49, p. 51).

Fast MIDI Control

You can also control various functions, such as adjusting volume levels and selecting Tones, simply and easily from an external MIDI device. This provides fast and intuitive control when using the keyboard on stage (p. 59).

Expandability

You can install up to two SRX Series Wave Expansion Boards, a favorite for use with Roland's XV Series. Starting with the “SRX-02 Concert Grand” Tone, you can enjoy performing with the most up-to-date Tones available as they are continually released (p. 15).

Simple Push-Button Operation

You can access Split and Layer modes and carry out other main operations simply by pressing a single button (p. 41).

Furthermore, pressing the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button lets you immediately switch to the settings most suited for piano performances, regardless of the mode or settings currently in effect (p. 35).

Full-Graphic LCD Screen

The panel includes a high-visibility fully graphic liquid crystal display. This allows you to carry out operations smoothly while viewing Tone names and other information in the easy-to-read LCD screen.

High-Quality Effects

In addition to favorite Roland synthesizer and XV Series multi-effects, the RD-700 also features a sympathetic resonance effect that reproduces the resonance of an acoustic piano. You can also get realistic tone changes by pressing the damper pedal (p. 76). And the digital equalizer lets you make an even wider range of Tone adjustments (p. 73).

Sophisticated Design

The great-looking titanium-colored instrument body makes for a top-class onstage image. With simple rear cable connections, the design also shows that due consideration has been given to operability.

GM/GM2 Compatible

The RD-700 is compatible with both General MIDI and General MIDI 2 standards. When working with music files that conforms to General MIDI and/or General MIDI 2 (GM scores), you can combine the RD-700 with a sequencer, and use the RD-700 to play back the data.

Convention Used in This Manual

• Words enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate panel buttons. Example: [SPLIT] indicates the SPLIT button.

• (p. **) indicates a reference page

• 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.

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

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

Main Features............................................................................................................. 6

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

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

Installing the Wave Expansion Board ...................................................................................................15

Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board............................................................. 15

Installing SRX Series Boards........................................................................................................ 16

Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards...................................................................... 18

Installation de la carte d’extension Wave (French language for Canadian Safety Standard)....... 19

Precautions lors de l’installation de la carte d’extension Wave.............................................19

Installer les cartes de série SRX................................................................................................... 20

Vérification des cartes d’extension audio aprés installation ..................................................21

Connecting the RD-700 to External Equipment................................................................................... 22

Connecting Pedals......................................................................................................................... 23

Turning the Power On and Off ..............................................................................................................24

Turning On the Power.................................................................................................................. 24

Turning Off the Power .................................................................................................................25

Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................................................. 25

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)..................................................................................... 26

Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast).................................................................................. 28

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tune) ......................................................................... 29

Overview of the RD-700........................................................................................... 31

Basic Organization of the RD-700 ..........................................................................................................31

Units of Sound ..........................................................................................................................................31

Tone................................................................................................................................................. 31

Part ..................................................................................................................................................31

Basic Operation of the RD-700................................................................................................................ 32

Main Screens.................................................................................................................................. 32

Special Indications ........................................................................................................................32

About the Function Buttons ........................................................................................................32

About the CURSOR Buttons........................................................................................................33

Changing the Settings Values...................................................................................................... 33

Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)..................................................................... 34

Performing with the Keyboard................................................................................ 35

Piano Performances (One Touch [Piano])............................................................................................. 35

Performing with a Variety of Tones ......................................................................................................36

Specifying the Tone Number to Select a Tone ([NUM LOCK]) ............................................. 37

Playing a Rhythm Set ...................................................................................................................38

Selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones.................................................................................... 39

Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard ....................................................................................................41

To Switch to Single Mode ............................................................................................................41

Playing with Two Layered Tones ([LAYER]) ...........................................................................42

Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the Keyboard ([SPLIT])...................43

Changing Tones in Layer and Split Mode................................................................................. 44

Adjust the Volume Level for Individual Parts (PART SWITCH/LEVEL) ......................................45

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE])..................................................................... 46

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (REVERB knob)......................................................................... 47

Contents

Adding Breadth to the Sound (CHORUS knob).................................................................................. 47

Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time (Bender/Modulation Lever).......................................... 48

Adjusting the Level of the Sound’s Low, Mid, and High-Frequency Ranges (EQUALIZER)...... 48

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances............................................... 49

Creating Arpeggios from the Chords You Play ([ARPEGGIO]) .......................................................49

Changing the Arpeggio Style ...................................................................................................... 50

Changing Arpeggio Tempos ....................................................................................................... 50

Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM]) ............................................................................................................... 51

Changing the Rhythm Pattern ....................................................................................................52

Changing Rhythm Tempos..........................................................................................................52

Applying Effects to the Sound (MULTI EFFECTS) ............................................................................. 53

Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP])....................................................................................................... 54

Storing Settings to Setups ([WRITE]) .................................................................................................... 56

Using the RD-700 As a Master Keyboard............................................................... 59

What’s MIDI? ............................................................................................................................................ 59

About MIDI Connectors............................................................................................................... 59

Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators .....................................................................59

MIDI Send Channel Settings................................................................................................................... 60

Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device.....................................................................................61

Adjusting the Volume of Each Part (MIDI TX Part)............................................................................ 62

Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts ([MIDI TX]) .......................................................................... 63

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................63

Adjusting the Volume and Pan................................................................................................... 63

Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus............................................................................... 63

Setting the Key Range (LWR/UPR) ........................................................................................... 63

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Part (Key Transpose).................................... 64

Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Bender (Bend Range)........................... 64

Changing Tone Elements (ATK/REL/COF/RES)................................................................... 64

Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento) ............................................................................. 65

Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune).......................................................................... 65

Turning Each Controller On and Off .........................................................................................65

Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard

(Velocity) ........................................................................................................................................65

Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Edit).................................66

Making the settings.................................................................................................................................. 66

Parameters................................................................................................................................................. 66

Selecting the Piano Sound............................................................................................................ 66

Changing the Width of the Sound (Stereo Width)................................................................... 66

Changing the Sound’s Nuance (Nuance) .................................................................................. 66

Changing the Sense of Space Surrounding the Sound (Ambience)....................................... 67

Changing the Amount of Reverb Effect (Reverb Level).......................................................... 67

Making the Midrange Equalizer Settings (EQ-SW/EQ Gain/EQ Frequency/EQ Q)........ 67

Contents

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT]) ........................................................68

Parameters That Can Be Set.................................................................................................... 68

Setting Parameters ........................................................................................................................69

Making System Settings (System) .......................................................................................... 69

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................69

Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume) ...................................................................................70

Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ Control) .......................................70

Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones Are Switched (Tone Remain).................... 70

Changing the Clock (Timing) Source (Clock Source) .............................................................. 70

Switching Between Reception of GM/GM2 System On and GS Reset................................. 70

Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (Control Channel)............................... 70

Setting the Device ID Number (Device ID)............................................................................... 71

Switching the Pedal’s Polarity (Pedal Polarity)........................................................................ 71

Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) .............................................................................. 71

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................71

Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)....................................................................................... 72

Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset) ...............................72

Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity)................... 72

Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Delay Sens) .........72

Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velocity Keyfollow Sens) 72

Pedal, [CONTROL] Knob, and Equalizer Settings (Control/EQ)........................................... 73

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................73

Assigning Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2)................................................................................ 73

Changing the [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control/Src) ....................................................... 74

Changing the Equalizer Frequency Settings (Freq/Q)............................................................ 74

Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode).............................................. 75

Changing the PART LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments (Harmonic Bar)................................ 76

Setting the Multi-Effects, Reverb, and Chorus Effects (MFX/Reverb/Chorus).................... 76

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................76

Making Multi-Effects Settings..................................................................................................... 77

Making Reverb Settings ...............................................................................................................78

Setting Chorus and Delay............................................................................................................78

Making Tone Settings (Tone Edit)........................................................................................... 79

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................79

Selecting the Part to Be Set (<Part>, Tone)................................................................................ 80

Setting the Reverb/Chorus Depth (Reverb/Chorus Amount) .............................................. 80

Changing the Effect Applied to the Tone (MFX)...................................................................... 80

Playing Sound Monophonically (MONO/POLY) ...................................................................80

Changing the Pitch (Coarse/Fine Tune).................................................................................... 80

Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento Switch/Time) ................................................81

Changing Tone Elements............................................................................................................. 81

Changing the Bend Range (Bend Range) ..................................................................................81

Precise Modification of Chord Sonorities (Stretch Tune)........................................................ 81

Making the Rhythm Settings (Rhythm Pattern) ..................................................................... 82

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................82

Adjusting the Tempo (Tempo).................................................................................................... 82

Changing Patterns (Pattern) ........................................................................................................ 82

Selecting Rhythm Variations (Rhythm Type)........................................................................... 82

Changing the Drum Set (Rhy Set) .............................................................................................. 83

Changing the Pattern Without Changing the Drum Set (Rhy Set Change) .........................83

Switching the Intro and Ending On or Off (Intro/Ending) .................................................... 83

Contents

Making Arpeggio Settings (Arpeggio) .................................................................................... 83

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................83

Adjusting the Tempo (Tempo).................................................................................................... 84

Selecting Parts to Play Arpeggios (Dest. Part).......................................................................... 84

Setting the Key Range for the Arpeggio Performances (Key Range).................................... 84

Setting the Way Arpeggios are Played (Style).......................................................................... 84

Changing the octave range in arpeggio style (Octave Range) ............................................... 85

Changing the Order in Which Notes Are Played (Motif) .......................................................85

Changing the Groove Feel (Beat Pattern/Accent Rate/Shuffle Rate)................................... 86

Keeping the Force of the Notes Constant (Velocity)................................................................ 87

Continuing Arpeggios Even After the Keys Are Released (Arpeggio Hold) ...................... 87

Keyboard Part and Controllers Settings (Local Part Param)................................................ 87

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................87

Selecting the Part to Be Set (<Local Part>) ................................................................................88

Setting the Key Range for Each Part (Key Range).................................................................... 88

Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard

(Velocity Sens/Max)..................................................................................................................... 88

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Part (Key Transpose).................................... 88

Turning the Controllers in Each Part On and Off ....................................................................89

Assigning Internal Parts to Local Parts (Part Assign).............................................................. 89

Setting MIDI Receive Parts (Internal Part Prm) ...................................................................... 89

How to Make Settings ..................................................................................................................89

Selecting the Part to Be Set (<Part>, Tone)................................................................................ 90

Setting the Receive Channel (Receive Channel)....................................................................... 90

Setting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan) ............................................................................. 90

Making the Effect ON/OFF Settings (MFX Switch) ................................................................90

Setting the Required Polyphony (Voice Reserve) ....................................................................90

Setting Reception and Blocking of MIDI Messages from External MIDI Controllers ........91

Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament/Key).................................................................... 91

Other Functions (Utility)........................................................................................................... 92

Transferring the RD-700’s Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) ...................92

Restoring the settings to the factory condition (Factory Reset).............................................. 94

Connecting External MIDI Devices......................................................................... 95

Recording RD-700 Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer.................................................... 95

Connecting to an External Sequencer ........................................................................................95

Settings for Recording (Rec Setting)........................................................................................... 95

Recording the Performance ......................................................................................................... 96

About the Local Switch ................................................................................................................96

Playing the RD-700’s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device ...........................97

Making connections...................................................................................................................... 97

Setting the Channels ..................................................................................................................... 97

Selecting RD-700 Sounds from an External MIDI Device....................................................... 97

Using the RD-700 as a GM Sound Module (GM Mode).....................................................................98

Points to Note Regarding GM Mode.......................................................................................... 98

Playing Back GM Scores............................................................................................................... 98

Contents

Appendices ..................................................... 99

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 99

Error Messages/Other Messages ......................................................................... 103

Effect/Parameter List ............................................................................................. 104

Tone List ................................................................................................................. 135

Rhythm Set List....................................................................................................................................... 138

Arpeggio Style List ................................................................................................142

Rhythm Pattern List............................................................................................... 143

Setup List................................................................................................................144

Shortcut List........................................................................................................... 145

MIDI Implementation.............................................................................................. 146

Main Specifications................................................................................................ 164

Index........................................................................................................................ 165

Purpose-Oriented Index ........................................................................................168

Information .............................................................................................................170

General MIDI

General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating

devices and music files that meet the General MIDI standard bear the General MIDI logo ( ). Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical performance.

General MIDI 2

The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 ( ) recommendations pick up where the original General MIDI left off, offering enhanced expressive capabilities, and even greater compatibility. Issues that were not covered by the original General MIDI recommendations, such as how sounds are to be edited, and how effects should be handled, have now been precisely defined. Moreover, the available sounds have been expanded. General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are capable of reliably playing back music files that carry either the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo.

In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which does not include the new enhancements, is referred to as “General MIDI 1” as a way of distinguishing it from General MIDI 2.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

2 6 7

CONTROL

1 3 4 5

1 VOLUME Slider

Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack (p. 25).

2 EQUALIZER

[ON/OFF]

Turns the equalizer on/off (p. 48).

[LOW] knob

Adjusts the sound's low-frequency range.

[MID] knob

Adjusts the sound's midrange frequencies.

[HIGH] knob

Adjusts the sound's high-frequency range.

3 REVERB knob

Adjusts the amount of reverb (p. 47).

4 CHORUS knob

Adjusts the amount of chorus (p. 47).

5 MULTI EFFECTS

[CONTROL] knob

Adjusts the way that effects are applied (p. 53).

[ON/OFF]

Switches the multi-effects on/off (p. 53).

6 PART SWITCH/LEVEL

Turns each part's sound on and off (PART SWITCH), and adjusts the volume level for each part (PART LEVEL slider) (p. 45).

When [MIDI TX] is on, this controls each part for the external MIDI sound generator (p. 62).

7 KEYBOARD CONTROL

[ARPEGGIO]

Switches Arpeggiator on/off (p. 49).

[TRANSPOSE]

Sets the range of the keyboard to transposed (p. 46).

8 ONE TOUCH

[SPLIT]

Puts the keyboard in “Split mode,” wherein you can use more than one tone by having different tones play in different parts of the keyboard (p. 43).

[LAYER]

Puts the keyboard in “Layer mode,” in which the keyboard plays two tones simultaneously (p. 42).

[PIANO]

Selects the optimum settings for piano performances (p. 35).

[SETUP]

Calls up the stored settings (Setup) (p. 54). Additionally, pressing [PIANO] and [SETUP]

simultaneously allows you to access more detailed piano performance settings (PIANO EDIT) (p. 66).

Panel Descriptions

12 13 14

11 15

9 DISPLAY

This shows the Tone names and the values of various settings, etc (p. 32).

10 CURSOR [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]

Press these to switch pages and to move the cursor (p. 33).

11 [DEC/NO], [INC/YES]/[ENTER]

This is used to modify values. If you keep on holding down one button while pressing the

other, the value change accelerates. Use “ENTER” to finalize a value or execute an operation.

12 PART SELECT buttons

Selects the part for which the tone is to be selected (p. 44).

13 EXPANSION [A], [B]

This selects a sound from a wave expansion board, sold separately (p. 39).

14 FUNCTION

[EDIT]

Press this button when you wish to adjust various settings (p. 68).

[WRITE]

Stores the current settings to “Setup” (p. 56).

[MIDI TX]

Puts the RD-700 in control of the external MIDI sound generator (p. 59).

[NUM LOCK]

You can input numerical values with the TONE SELECT buttons when this button is lit (p. 37).

In addition, you can listen to the demo songs by simultaneously pressing this button and [WRITE] (DEMO PLAY) (p. 34).

15 TONE SELECT buttons

Pressed to select tones (p. 36). You can also input numerical values with these buttons

when the [NUM LOCK] button is on. [NUM LOCK] turns on automatically in the Edit and other screens, enabling input of numerical values with the buttons.

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato (p. 48).

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

1 GND Terminal

Connect using a grounded cable (optional) as conditions require.

In some cases, depending on the environment in which the unit is installed, the surface of the panel may sometimes feel rough and grainy. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal 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.

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)

5 6 7

MIDI

THRU OUT IN

PEDAL

FC 1 FC 2DAMPER

OUTPUT

BALANCED

TIP RING SLEEVE

)

L(MONO

PHONES

HOT COLD GND

6 PEDAL Jacks (DAMPER, FC1, FC2)

Connecting the pedal switch (DP-6) provided with the RD700 to the DAMPER jack allows you to use the switch as a damper pedal.

With an optional expression pedal (such as the EV-5 or other model) connected to the FC-1 or FC-2 jack, you can then assign a variety of functions to the pedal (p. 23, p. 73).

7 OUTPUT R/L (MONO) Connectors

Provide output of the audio signals. These are connected to an amp or other device. For monaural output use the L/ MONO jack (p. 22).

These also feature balanced output.

8 PHONES Jack

A set of headphones can be connected to this jack (p. 22). Even when headphones are connected, sound will still be

output from the output jacks.

2 [POWER] Switch

Switch turns the power on/off (p. 24).

3 AC Inlet

Connect the included power cable to this inlet. (p. 22).

4 Wave Expansion Board Installation

Slot

Remove the cover for installation of optional wave expansion boards (SRX Series) (p. 15).

5 MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU)

Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for transmission of MIDI messages (p. 22, p. 59, p. 95).

Getting Ready

Installing the Wave Expansion Board

Up to two optional Wave Expansion Boards (SRX Series) can be installed in the RD-700.

Wave Expansion Boards store Wave data, Patches, and Rhythm Sets, and by equipping the RD-700 with these boards, you can greatly expand your sound palette.

Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board

●

To avoid the risk of damage to internal components that can be caused by static electricity, please carefully observe the following whenever you handle the board.

• Before you touch the board, always first grasp a metal object (such as a water pipe), so you are sure that any static electricity you might have been carrying has been discharged.

• When handling the board, grasp it only by its edges. Avoid touching any of the electronic components or connectors.

• Save the bag in which the board was originally shipped, and put the board back into it whenever you need to store or transport it.

●

Use a Philips screwdriver that is suitable for the size of the screw (a number 2 screwdriver). If an unsuitable screwdriver is used, the head of the screw may be stripped.

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To remove a screw, rotate the screwdriver counter-clockwise. To tighten a screw, rotate the screwdriver clockwise.

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Be careful that the screws you remove do not drop into the interior of the RD-700.

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Do not leave the rear panel cover removed. After installation of the Wave Expansion Boards is complete, be sure to replace the cover.

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Do not touch any of the printed circuit pathways or connection terminals.

●

Be careful not to cut your hand on the edge of the installation bay.

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Never use excessive force when installing a circuit board. If it doesn’t fit properly on the first attempt, remove the board and try again.

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When circuit board installation is complete, double-check your work.

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Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before attempting installation of the circuit board.

●

Install only the specified circuit board(s) (SRX Series). Remove only the specified screws.

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Getting Ready

Install the Wave Expansion Boards after removing the rear panel cover. There are two slots (A and B) into which a board can be installed. Specify

which slot's board is to be used by pressing EXPANSION [A] or [B] on the front panel when using waves, tones, or Rhythm Sets from the wave expansion boards.

Getting Ready

Installing SRX Series Boards

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Getting Ready

Before installing any Wave Expansion Board, turn off the power on the RD-700 and all devices connected to it.

Refer to the following illustration of the RD-700’s rear panel, and remove the screws indicated. Then, remove the cover.

Screws to be removed

Insert the Wave Expansion Board connector into a connector for an SRX Series slot (SRX A or SRX B), while simultaneously inserting the board holders into the holes in the Wave Expansion Board.

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Wave Expansion Board (SRX series)

Board holder

Position them as shown before you install the board.

Connector

NOTE

If the same type of Wave Expansion Board is installed in the SRX A slot and the SRX B slot, it will only be possible to select data from the Wave Expansion Board that was installed in the SRX A slot.

Getting Ready

Use the Installation Tool supplied with the Wave Expansion Board to turn the holders in the LOCK direction, so the board will be fastened in place.

fig.Q-06.e

LOCK

Getting Ready

Installation tool

Use the screws that you removed in step 2 to fasten the cover back in place.

Getting Ready

NOTE

If “—————-” appears next to the name of the slot in which the board was installed, it may be that the wave expansion board is not being recognized properly. Use the procedure in “Turning Off the Power” (p. 25) to turn the power off, then reinstall the wave expansion board correctly.

Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards

After installation of the Wave Expansion Boards has been completed, check to confirm that the installed boards are being recognized correctly.

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CONTROL

For instructions on selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones, refer to

“Selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones”

Getting Ready

fig.LCD

Turn on the power, as described in

“Turning On the Power”

(p. 24).

Hold down EXPANSION [A] or [B] for several seconds.

The name of the installed wave expansion board appears in the display.

The example here depicts what you would see if the SRX-02 “Concert Piano” Wave Expansion Board were installed in the SRX A slot.

By releasing the button, you go back to the previous screen.

Getting Ready

Installation de la carte d’extension Wave

(French language for Canadian Safety Standard)

Vous pouvez installer jusqu’à 2 cartes d’extension optionnelles dans le RD-

700. Ces cartes d’extension mémorisant des données Wave, des morceaux et des

ensembles rythmiques, elles vous permettront d’augmenter considérablement le timbre.

Precautions lors de l’installation de la carte d’extension Wave

●

Veuillez suivre attentivement les instructions suivantes quand vous manipulez la carte afin d’éviter tout risque d’endommagement des pièces internes par l’électricité statique.

• Toujours toucher un objet métallique relié à la terre (comme un tuyau par exemple) avant de manipuler la carte pour vous décharger de l’électricité statique que vous auriez pu accumuler.

• Lorsque vous manipulez la carte, la tenir par les côtés. Évitez de toucher aux composants ou aux connecteurs.

• Conservez le sachet d’origine dans lequel était la carte lors de l’envoi et remettez la carte dedans si vous devez la ranger ou la transporter.

●

Utiliser un tournevis cruciforme correspondant à la taille de la vis (un tournevis numéro 2). En cas d’utilisation d’un tournevis inapproprié, la tête de la vis pourrait être endommagée.

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Pour enlever les vis, tourner le tournevis dans le sens contraire des aiguilles d’une montre. Pour resserrer, tourner dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre.

●

Veillez à ne pas laisser tomber de vis dans le châssis du RD-700.

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Ne pas laisser la plaque arrière détachée. Après avoir installé la ou les carte(s) d’extension, bien remettre la plaque en place.

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Ne pas toucher aux circuits imprimés ou aux connecteurs.

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Veillez à ne pas vous couper les doitgs sur le bord de l’ouverture d’installation.

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Ne jamais forcer lors de l’installation de la carte de circuits imprimés. Si la carte s’ajuste mal au premier essai, enlevez la carte et recommencez l’installation.

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Quand l’installation de la carte de circuits imprimés est terminée, revérifiez si tout est bien installé.

●

Toujours éteindre et débrancher l’appareil avant de commencer l’installation de la carte.

●

N’installez que les cartes de circuits imprimes spécifiées (SRX Series). Enlevez seulement les vis indiquées.

Installer les cartes d’extension après avoir enlevé la plaque arrière.

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Getting Ready

Installer les cartes de série SRX

fig.Q-02.f

Getting Ready

Avant d’installer une carte d’extension Wave, éteindre tous les appareils reliés au RD-700.

Détacher la plaque arrière en enlevant les vis indiquées sur le schéma suivant.

Vis à enlever

Insérer le connecteur de la carte dans un des créneaux pour la série SRX (SRX A, SRX B) tout en enfonçant les supports à carte dans les trous de celle-ci.

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Carte d'extension Wave (serie SRX)

Support à carte

Avant l’installation, orienter les supports à carte tel qu’indiqué sur le schéma.

Connecteur

NOTE

Si la même sorte de carte d’extension Wave est installée dans les créneaux SRX A et SRX B, il ne sera possible de sélectionner que les données de la carte d’extension Wave installée dans le créneau SRX A.

Getting Ready

CONTROL

Pour tourner les supports en position LOCK (verrouillé), utilisez l’outil d’installation de la carte d’extension fournie à cet effet. De cette façon, la carte sera bien fixée à sa place.

fig.Q-06.f

LOCK

Outil d'installation

Reposez le couvercle en remettant les vis enlevées (comme spécifié) à l’étape 2.

Vérification des cartes d’extension audio aprés installation

Lorsque l’installation des cartes d’extension audio est terminée, procéder à une vérification pour s’assurer que l’ordinateur les identifie correctement.

fig.Q-07

Getting Ready

Mettre sous tension de la façon décrite sous

Power”

(p. 24).

“Turning On the

Tenez EXPANSION [A] ou [B] enfoncé pendant plusieurs secondes.

fig.LCD

L’exemple montre ce qui serait affiché si la carte d’extension audio SRX-02 “Concert Piano“était installée dans la fente SRX A.

Lorsque vous le relâcherez, vous serez ramené à l'écran précédent.

NOTE

Si “----------------“ est affiché à côté du nom de la fente dans laquelle la carte est installée, il est possible que la carte d’extension audio installée ne soit pas reconnue correctement. Mettre hors tension de la façon décrite sous “Turning Off the Power” (p. 25) et réinstaller correctement la carte d’extension audio.

Getting Ready

Stereo

headphones

Monitor speakers

(powered)

Power amp.

Mixer etc.

MIDI IN

MIDI sound module etc.

MIDI OUT

MIDI sequencer etc.

to Power outlet

Expression pedal (EV-5) or Pedal switch

Pedal switch

(DP-2, DP-6 etc.)

Roland

Connecting the RD-700 to External Equipment

* Audio cables, MIDI cables, headphones, and expression pedals are not included.

fig.00-05.e

Getting Ready

The RD-700 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.

Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these.

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.

Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.

Is the volume level of the RD-700 or connected amp turned all the way down?

Is the power to the RD-700 or connected amp turned off?

Getting Ready

About the Output Jacks

The RD-700’s output jacks are capable of use with either balanced or unbalanced output.

To use balanced output, use a cable with a balanced (TRS type) phone plug. To use unbalance output, use a cable with an unbalanced (TS type) phone plug.

Connect supplied AC power cable to the RD-700, and plug the other end into an AC power outlet.

Connect the RD-700 and the external device.

Use audio cables to connect audio equipment, such as an amp or speakers. Use MIDI cables to connect MIDI devices.

If you are using headphones, plug them into the PHONES jack. Connect pedal switches or expression pedals as necessary.

Connecting Pedals

Connect the pedal included with the RD-700 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 FC-1 or FC-2 jack allows you to assign a variety

of functions to the pedal (p. 73).

NOTE

Use Stereo headphones.

NOTE

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

Getting Ready

fig.TRS

TRS TS

TIP (Hot)

SLEEVE (Ground)

TIP (Hot)

RING (Cold)

SLEEVE (Ground)

Getting Ready

NOTE

To prevent incorrect functioning of the Pitch Bend Lever (p. 48), refrain from touching the lever while the power to the RD700 is turned on.

Turning the Power On and Off

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning On the Power

fig.00-06

Getting Ready

fig.00-07

Before you switch on the power, turn the volume down all the way by rotating the VOLUME Slider.

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

Press the upper portion of the [POWER] switch to turn on the power.

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

Turn on the power to connected external devices.

Adjust the volume of the connected external device.

Adjust the RD-700’s volume to obtain the proper volume level.

NOTE

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required

efore the unit will operate

normally.

Turning Off the Power

Getting Ready

Before you switch on the power, turn the volume down all the way by rotating the VOLUME Slider.

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

Turn off the power to connected external devices.

Press the lower portion of the [POWER] switch on the back of the RD-700.

The power is switched off.

fig.00-07

Getting Ready

Adjusting the Volume

fig.00-08

Adjust the volume using the VOLUME slider.

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

Getting Ready

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Notes

Getting Ready

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When using the RD-700 for the first time, start by returning the settings to their factory defaults so that the RD-700 operates as described in the procedures in the owner’s manual.

Never turn off the power during Factory Reset (while “Now, Executing” appears in the display).

Turning off the power while Factory Reset is in progress may result in corrupted internal data and may prevent the power from being turned on again. If you have confirmed that the internal data has been lost, or if a similar problem exists, consult the retailer from whom you purchased the instrument, or the nearest Roland Service Center. Note, however, that Roland assumes no liability, including compensation, for consequences arising from any loss of data.

NOTE

Executing this operation deletes the Setup settings (p. 54). If you want to keep any internally stored content, use the “Bulk Dump (Bulk Dump SETUP)” procedure to save the data to an external sequencer (p. 92).

CONTROL

12,4 6,7 3,5

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.Editmenu2.eps_150

Press CURSOR [ ] to select “9.Utility.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Getting Ready

Press CURSOR [ ] to select “Factory Reset All.”

Press CURSOR [ ].

A screen like the one shown below appears.

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Getting Ready

To cancel the Factory Reset, press [DEC/NO].

Press [INC/YES].

The confirmation message appears.

fig.LCD_150

To cancel the Factory Reset, press [DEC/NO].

Press [INC/YES] once again to start the Factory Reset operation.

During the execution, “Now, Executing” appears in the display. After the Factory Reset operation is finished, the display will indicate

“COMPLETED” and the Tone screen will appear.

You can also restore only part of the setting to their factory status. Refer to “Restoring the settings to the factory condition (Factory Reset)” (p. 94).

After performing a Factory Reset, you may need to readjust the display contrast. When this occur, adjust depth of the display (p. 28).

Getting Ready

Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)

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. Follow the steps below to adjust the display’s contrast.

fig.panel

CONTROL

The LCD CONTRAST setting affects the RD-700 as a whole (i.e., is a system setting). This setting remains stored in memory even while the power is off.

Getting Ready

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fig.system1.eps_150

1,62,4 5 3

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

Press CURSOR [ ] to select “0.System.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the “LCD Contrast” parameter.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to select the value (1–10).

The brightness of the display changes as the value is changed. Adjust the contrast so that the display is easy to view.

Getting Ready

CONTROL

12 3

Press [EDIT] to make the indicator go dark.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

Tuning to Other Instruments’ 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.

This matching of other instruments’ basic reference pitches is called “tuning.”

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The Master Tune setting is a system setting that is applied to the entire RD700 (i.e., is a system setting), This setting remains stored in memory even while the power is off.

Getting Ready

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

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Press CURSOR [ ] to select “0.System.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Getting Ready

CONTROL

645

Getting Ready

Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to the “Master Tune” parameter.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to select the value (415.3–

440.0–466.2).

Press [EDIT] to make the indicator go dark.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

For faster value increases, keep [INC/YES] pressed down and press [DEC/ NO]. For decreasing value faster, keep [DEC/NO] pressed down and press [INC/YES].

Overview of the RD-700

Basic Organization of the RD-700

The RD-700 can be divided into two sections: a keyboard controller section and a sound generator section. The two sections are connected internally by means of MIDI.

fig.00-G1

Sound

Generator

Section

Play

Keyboard Controller Section

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

Keyboard Controller Section

This section includes the keyboard, the Pitch Bend/ Modulation Lever, the panel knobs, 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

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

Units of Sound

When using the RD-700, 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-700 are referred to as “Tones.” The RD-700 provides 468 types of 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-700 contains a multitimbral sound generator capable of playing sixteen Tones simultaneously.

“Parts” are where Tones that are created when the RD-700 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 (layer), 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-700’s internal sound generator are referred to as “Internal Parts.”

Overview of the RD-700

Local Parts and MIDI TX Parts

The RD-700 features three Parts (UPPER1, UPPER2, and LOWER) that you can use for freely controlling the Internal Parts with the RD-700’s buttons and keyboard. These three Parts that are used for controlling the Internal Parts are collectively known as the “Local Parts.” Three of the sixteen Internal Parts are assigned to the Local Parts for control (the RHYTHM Part is fixed at Part 10).

Furthermore, you can freely control external MIDI sound generators with the RD-700 in the same manner as with the Local Parts. You can likewise control the external MIDI sound generator with the three Parts (UPPER1, UPPER2, and LOWER), with this group of three Parts being referred to as the “MIDI TX (Transmit) Parts.” The external MIDI sound generator is assigned to these three Parts for control (the RHYTHM Part can also be partially set).

Overview of the RD-700

Basic Operation of the RD-700

Main Screens

The Tone Screen (Basic Screen)

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

When ONE TOUCH [PIANO] is pressed, setting the RD-700 to the optimal status for piano performances, this screen is displayed.

You can change the Local Part UPPER1, UPPER2, and LOWER Tones and tempo.

fig.00-G2

The Tone Wheel Screen

In the Tone screen, when any ORGAN Tone “Tone Wheel 1– 10” is selected for any of the Local Parts, this screen is

The Rhythm/Arpeggio Screen

Pressing CURSOR [ ] when the Tone screen is displayed switches the RD-700 to this screen.

You can change Rhythm patterns, Arpeggio patterns, and the tempo.

Pressing CURSOR [ ] when this screen is displayed returns you to the Tone screen.

fig.00-G4

Special Indications

When the contents of a Setup (p. 54) are changed, an asterisk (a “*” mark) appears on the right of the Setup number. If you want to use the changed content as a new Setup, save the settings to a Setup (p. 56).

displayed when CURSOR [ ] is pressed. The mode when this screen is displayed is called “Tone Wheel mode,” and

Overview of the RD-700

while in this mode you can simulate the creation of sounds using an organ’s harmonic bars.

Pressing CURSOR [ ] when this screen is displayed returns you to the Tone screen.

fig.00-G3

The Setup Screen

The currently selected Setup is displayed.

Pressing CURSOR [ ] when the Tone screen or Tone Wheel Screen is displayed switches the RD-700 to this screen. You can also have this screen displayed by pressing [SETUP]. You can change the Setups.

Pressing CURSOR [ ] when this screen is displayed returns you to the Tone screen or Tone Wheel Screen.

fig.00-G5

With Clock Source (p. 70) set to MIDI, the tempo indication changes to “M:” for each screen. The tempo can be changed with the external MIDI devices when this mark is indicated.

With EQ Control (p. 70) set to SYSTEM, this mark appears on the screen.

Equalizer settings do not change when Setups are switched while this mark is indicated.

With Rhythm Type (p. 82) set to “2,” this mark appears on the screen.

About the Function Buttons

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[EDIT]

By pressing [EDIT] 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 [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator. When exiting from Edit mode, [EDIT]’s indicator goes out.

Overview of the RD-700

[WRITE]

Stores the current settings to “Setup”

[MIDI TX]

When [MIDI TX] is pressed, the button’s indicator lights up, and the RD-700 switches to the mode enabling it to control an external MIDI sound generator. The status of this button determines whether the RD-700’s buttons are used to control the Local Parts ([MIDI TX] off), or to control the MIDI TX Parts ([MIDI TX] on). In addition, you can make detailed settings for the MIDI messages to be transmitted to the external sound generator.

[NUM LOCK]

When [NUM LOCK] is pressed, the button’s indicator lights up, enabling input of numerical values using the TONE SELECT buttons. The button indicators automatically light according to the values set.

About the CURSOR Buttons

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Additionally, when multiple parameters are presented horizontally in a row, as shown in the MIDI TX screen, you can get the cursor to move more rapidly by holding down the CURSOR button that points in the direction you want the cursor to move while you also press the CURSOR button that points in the opposite direction.

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Changing the Settings Values

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Overview of the RD-700

The CURSOR buttons are used for switching screens, and for moving to an item whose setting you want to change (by moving the cursor).

Moving Between Display Pages

When arrow symbols (“ ” and “ ”) appear at the upper right of the display screen, it indicates that there are additional pages in the directions shown by the arrows.

You can switch screens with CURSOR [ ] and [ ].

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Navigating Among Items To Be Set (CURSOR)

When more than one parameter is present in a screen, the name and value of the parameter to be changed is shown with a box around it. This box is referred to as the “cursor.” The cursor is moved with the CURSOR buttons.

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Cursor

When changing settings values, you can use [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES], or the TONE SELECT buttons (numeric keys).

[DEC/NO], [INC/YES]

Pressing [INC/YES] increases the value, and [DEC/NO] decreases it. Keep the button pressed for continuous adjustment. For faster value increases, keep [INC/YES] pressed down and press [DEC/NO]. For decreasing value faster, keep [DEC/NO] pressed down and press [INC/YES].

TONE SELECT Buttons (Numeric Keys)

When [NUM LOCK] is on (lit), numerical values can be input directly using the TONE SELECT buttons, which then serve as [0]–[9] numeric keys. When you enter the number, the value will blink. This indicates that the value has not yet been finalized. To finalize the value press [ENTER].

With some parameters, [NUM LOCK] may come on automatically, allowing you to input numerical values directly with the TONE SELECT buttons.

The negative (-) or positive (+) sign of numerical values are switched with [DEC/NO] or [INC/YES].

Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)

No data for the music that is played will be output from the MIDI OUT connector.

Here’s how to listen to these songs. The RD-700 features the internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities of the instrument.

No. Song Name Composer/Copyright

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CONTROL

Hold down [NUM LOCK] and press [WRITE].

The Demo screen appears.

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NOTE

12 34,5

NOTE

Press CURSOR [ ] / [ ] to select the song that you wish to hear.

When CHAIN PLAY is selected, the entire group of songs is played back

Listening to the Demo

repeatedly.

Press CURSOR [ ] or [INC/YES] to start playback of the demo song.

When the end of the selected the song is reached, playback then repeats from the beginning of the song.

Press CURSOR [ ] or [DEC/NO] to stop a song during playback.

Press [DEC/NO] while the song is stopped to finish with the Demo screen.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

NOTE

While the demo songs are playing back, playing the keyboard will not produce sound.

When ONE TOUCH [PIANO] or [SETUP] is pressed, the song is stopped, and the Tone screen or Setup screen appears in the display.

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When ONE TOUCH [PIANO] is pressed, all settings other than the Piano Edit settings (p. 66) are switched to their status at the time the RD-700’s power was turned on Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Setup (p. 56).

Piano Performances (One Touch [Piano])

Now, try performing with the piano. With the RD-700, you can call up the optimal settings for piano

performances with the press of a single button.

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CONTROL

Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO].

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The performance setting (Single Mode ➔ p. 41) is selected as the piano tone for the entire keyboard.

With the RD-700, you can also make more detailed settings to make the sound even better match your favorite piano performances. Please refer to each as needed.

• Fine Adjustment of Piano Tones (Piano Edit) ➔ p. 66

• Fine Adjustment of the Piano Touch Sense ➔ p. 71

Performing

Performing with the Keyboard

When changing tones in Layer mode (p. 42) or Split mode (p. 43), select the part for which the tone is to be changed with the PART SELECT buttons, without pressing the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button. For details, refer to

“Changing

Tones in Layer and Split Mode” (p. 44).

Performing with a Variety of Tones

The RD-700 provides 468 types of 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.

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CONTROL

132,4

Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO].

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

Press any of the TONE SELECT buttons to select the tone

For more on the RD-700’s internal tones, refer to the “Tone List” (p. 135).

category.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to select the tone.

Performing

The TONE SELECT button for the selected category flashes.

Either press the flashing TONE SELECT button or play the keyboard.

The TONE SELECT button stops flashing and remains lit, and the selected tone is set.

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

If [NUM LOCK] is turned on, the Tone Category cannot be selected with TONE SELECT button. For details, refer to p. 37.

NOTE

Tones selected with [RHY/ GM2] are registered in the following order: “Rhythm Sets,” “GM2 Rhythm Sets,” and “GM2 Tones.” Refer to the “Tone List” (p. 135).

Performing with the Keyboard

“Changing

Tones in Layer and Split Mode” (p. 44).

Specifying the Tone Number to Select a Tone ([NUM LOCK])

Each individual tone has a different tone number. You can select tones with the TONE SELECT buttons by inputting numerals

with these buttons to specify tone numbers. Turn [NUM LOCK] on when inputting numerals with the TONE SELECT

buttons.

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For more on the RD-700’s internal tones, refer to the “Tone List” (p. 135).

143 2

Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO].

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

Press [NUM LOCK] to make the indicator light.

This enables input of numerals with the TONE SELECT buttons. The numerical value that can be entered with each button is indicated

beneath the buttons.

Enter the tone number with the TONE SELECT buttons.

The screen Tone name flashes.

Press [ENTER].

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The tone is set. Play the keyboard, and you will hear the selected tone. When [NUM LOCK] is turned off, the TONE SELECT buttons included in

the selected Tone numbers lit.

Performing with the Keyboard

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

“Tone List” (p. 135).

Playing a Rhythm Set

Among the tones that can be selected with the TONE SELECT buttons are Rhythm Sets, which are collections of a variety of percussion instrument sounds and special sound effects. Here’s how to select a Rhythm Set and play percussion sounds.

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CONTROL

Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO].

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

Press TONE SELECT [RHY/GM2].

If [NUM LOCK] is turned on at this time, the Rhythm Set Category cannot be selected. Turn [NUM LOCK] off.

Press different keys to play different percussion instruments.

To select a different Rhythm Set, press [INC/YES] or [DEC/ NO].

The combination of sounds assigned to the keyboard varies according to the Rhythm set. Refer to “Rhythm Set List” (p.

138).

Selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones

When changing tones in Layer or Split mode, select the part for which the tone is to be changed with the PART SELECT buttons, without pressing the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button. For details, refer to

“Changing Tones in Layer and Split Mode” (p.

44).

Performing with the Keyboard

Up to two optional wave expansion boards (SRX series) can be installed into the RD-700.

Use the following procedure when selecting tones stored on an wave expansion board.

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CONTROL

142 3

Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO].

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

Press EXPANSION [A] or [B] to make its indicator light.

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For instructions on installing the Expansion Board, refer to “Installing

the Wave Expansion Board” (p. 15).

If you hold down

name of the installed wave expansion board appears in the display (

Press [NUM LOCK] to turn on the button indicator.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO], or press the TONE SELECT buttons to select the Tone.

When using the TONE SELECT buttons to input Tone numbers, press

[ENTER] afterwards to set the number.

Play the keyboard, and you will hear the selected tone.

p. 18

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EXPANSION [A] or [B] for several seconds, the

For details on the Tone list for Wave Expansion Board, refer to the “Patch List” and the “Rhythm Set List” of the owner’s manual for the SRX Series.

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Selecting Tones Without Pressing [NUM LOCK]

You can select tones stored on expansion boards with [NUM LOCK] off.

Press EXPANSION [A] or [B] to make its indicator light.

2. Use the TONE SELECT buttons to specify the tone number. Wave expansion board tones are assigned to the TONE SELECT buttons

as shown below.

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001

011

021

Tone

Number

010

020

030

031

040

041

050

051

061

071

081

Rhythm

070

080

060

090 091

100 101

Set

3. Press [DEC/NO] or [INC/YES] to select the tone. The TONE SELECT button included in the selected Tone numbers flash.

4. Either press the flashing TONE SELECT button or play the keyboard. The TONE SELECT button stops flashing and remains lit, and the

selected tone is set.

Wave Expansion Board Rhythm Set Tone Numbers

Performing

When selecting a Wave Expansion Board Rhythm Set with the RD-700, the Wave Expansion Board Rhythm Sets are placed after Patches (called Tones on the RD-700).

Thus, when you want to specify a Wave Expansion Board Rhythm Set in terms of a Tone number, the Tone number can be arrived at by adding the desired Rhythm Set number in the Rhythm Set List to the last Patch number in the Patch List.

Performing with the Keyboard

UPPER 1

UPPER 2

Layer Mode

Split Point

UPPERLOWER

Split Mode

Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard

The setting that determines whether one or two Tones are played by a key is referred to as “Key Mode.”There are three Key modes.

● Single

: The same Tone is played by all keys on the keyboard. This is the

normal playing mode.

● Split:

One key acts as the division point (the “split point”) separating the keyboard into left- and right-hand sides, with a different Tone played in each.

● Layer:

Two sounds are played simultaneously.

In Layer mode, the two overlapping parts are called UPPER1 and UPPER2; in Split mode, the part in the right-hand side of the keyboard is referred to as the UPPER part, and the part in left-hand side of the keyboard is referred to as the LOWER part. In Single mode, UPPER1 is played over the entire keyboard.

One tone can be assigned to each part.

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To Switch to Single Mode

You can use the following two methods to switch from modes such as Split or Layer mode, in which two or more Tones are played together, to the mode whereby one Tone is played over the entire keyboard (Single mode).

• Press ONE TOUCH [PIANO]

Switch to the mode most suitable for piano performances, where the piano Tone is used by the entire keyboard.

However, pressing ONE TOUCH [PIANO] renders all settings made up to that point ineffective. Save any settings you want to keep to a Setup (p. 56) before pressing ONE TOUCH [PIANO].

• To Turn Off [LAYER] or [SPLIT] (Extinguishing the Indicator)

This switches the RD-700 to the mode in which the UPPER1 Tone is played by all keys.

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Performing with the Keyboard

Playing with Two Layered Tones ([LAYER])

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CONTROL

1,2

Press [LAYER], getting the indicator to light.

PART SWITCH [UPPER1] and [UPPER2] are lit. Try fingering the keyboard.

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Performing

The Tones for UPPER1 and UPPER2 are layered and played.

To exit Layer mode, press [LAYER] once more, and the indicator light goes out.

Pressing Two TONE SELECT buttons Simultaneously (Layer Mode)

* Keep [NUM LOCK] off when carrying out this operation.

You can switch to Layer mode without pressing the [LAYER] button simply by pressing two TONE SELECT buttons at the same time.

For example, if you want to layer a piano sound with strings, together press both [PIANO] and [STRINGS].

The [LAYER] indicator automatically lights up, and when you begin playing the keyboard, the piano and strings sounds are layered together.

When this is done, the tone for the button that is pressed down first (indicator lit in red) is assigned to UPPER1, and the other tone (indicator lit in orange) is assigned to UPPER2. The UP1 and UP2 Part names are both highlighted in the screen, with both Parts being selected.

When two TONE SELECT buttons are selected, then pressing any TONE SELECT button selects the Tone for that button, and the RD-700 reverts to Single mode.

* The procedure described above does not switch the RD-700 to Layer mode when [LOWER] is

selected in the PART SELECT buttons.

Performing with the Keyboard

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

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.”The split-point key is included in the UPPER section.

The Split Point has been set at the factory to “C4.”

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CONTROL

Press [SPLIT], getting the indicator to light.

PART SWITCH [LOWER] lights. Try fingering the keyboard.

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You can change the split point. Please refer to “Changing

the Keyboard’s Split Point” (p. 44).

1,2

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

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

Selecting Both Layer and

When both [LAYER] and [SPLIT] are on, the LOWER Tone is played at the left side of the Split Point, while the UPPER1 and UPPER2 Tones are layered to the right of the Split Point.

Performing

Split Point (C4)

UPPERLOWER

Split Mode

Performing with the Keyboard

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point

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

Hold down [SPLIT] for several seconds.

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

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Hold down [SPLIT] and press a key.

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

You can freely set the ranges for UPPER1, UPPER2, and LOWER as you prefer. For details, refer to “Setting the Key

Range for Each Part (Key Range)” (p. 88).

The split-point key is included in the UPPER section.

Changing Tones in Layer and Split Mode

When you want to change tones in Layer and Split mode, use the PART SELECT buttons to specify the part for which the tone is to be changed.

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Performing

Press the PART SELECT button for the part whose tone you want to change, causing the part’s indicator to light up.

The indicator for the currently selected TONE SELECT button lights up in the same color as the indicator for the selected part.

However, the TONE SELECT buttons do not light when [NUM LOCK] is on.

Select the tone category with a TONE SELECT button, then press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to select the tone.

When [NUM LOCK] is on, you can specify tone numbers with the TONE SELECT buttons (p. 37).

Performing with the Keyboard

Adjust the Volume Level for Individual Parts (PART SWITCH/LEVEL)

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PA RT LEVEL Slider

PA RT SWITCH

Parts that are played on the RD-700 using the instrument’s internal sound generator are called Local Parts.

You can use the PART SWITCHes and PART LEVEL sliders to make individual settings determining whether the sound for each part is played as well as the volume level for RHYTHM part and Local Parts (LOWER, UPPER1, and UPPER2).

PART SWITCH

This determines whether or not the sounds in the particular part are played. When a part’s PART SWITCH indicator is lit (on), the part sounds when the

keyboard is played. The screen Part names are indicated in uppercase letters.

When a part’s PART SWITCH indicator is not lighted (off), the part does not sound even when the keyboard is played. The screen Part names are indicated in lowercase letters.

PART SWITCH will turn on or off each time you press it.

PART LEVEL Slider

Adjusts the volume of an individual Part. When a part’s PART SWITCH indicator is not lighted, no sound is produced

for the part even when the slider is moved.

For more on the control of MIDI TX parts, refer to

“Adjusting the Volume of Each Part (MIDI TX Part)”

(p. 62).

NOTE

The volume of Parts for which any Tone Wheel setting 1–10 is selected cannot be adjusted with the PART LEVEL sliders.

Performing

Use the VOLUME slider when adjusting the overall volume level (p. 25).

Performing with the Keyboard

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE])

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. The reference Transpose setting is C4, and the setting can be adjusted in semitone units in a range of -41–0– +42.

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CONTROL

NOTE

Note messages from MIDI IN will not be transposed.

Performing

1,2,3

Hold down [TRANSPOSE] for several seconds.

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

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Hold down [TRANSPOSE] and press a key.

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

When the amount of transposition is set, the Transpose function switches on, and [TRANSPOSE] lights up When the indicator is flashing, a Transpose settings value of “0” is selected.

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

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

Even when the Transpose function is turned on, the Split Point remains unchanged.

You can set the degree of transposition for each of the Local parts (p. 31) individually. For details, refer to “Setting the

Transposition for Each

Individual Part (Key Transpose)” (p. 88).

Performing with the Keyboard

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (REVERB knob)

The RD-700 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.

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For more detailed information about the reverb effect settings, refer to “Making Reverb Settings” (p. 78).

Adjust the REVERB knob to select the amount of reverb effect to be applied.

Rotating the knob clockwise applies a deeper reverb, and rotating it counterclockwise applies less reverb.

Adding Breadth to the Sound (CHORUS knob)

You can apply a chorus effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. By adding the chorus effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth.

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NOTE

When the Tone Edit’s Reverb Amount setting in the Edit mode is set to “0,” then no effect is applied, even when the REVERB knob is turned (p. 80).

For more detailed information about the chorus effect settings, refer to “Setting Chorus and Delay” (p. 78).

Performing

Adjust the CHORUS knob to select the amount of chorus effect to be applied.

Rotating the knob clockwise applies a deeper chorus, and rotating it counterclockwise applies less chorus.

NOTE

When the Tone Edit’s Chorus Amount setting in the Edit mode is set to “0,” then no effect is applied, even when the CHORUS knob is turned (p. 80).

Performing with the Keyboard

When the Tone Wheel screen is displayed, the Pitch Bend Lever is set so that tilting the lever from left to right switches the Rotary effect from fast to slow. For details, refer to

“Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode)”

(p. 75).

Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time (Bender/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.

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BENDER BENDER

Pitch Bend

Modulation

Adjusting the Level of the Sound’s Low, Mid, and High-Frequency Ranges (EQUALIZER)

NOTE

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

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

The RD-700 is equipped with a three-band equalizer. You can adjust the levels of the low-frequency, midrange, and highfrequency ranges using the EQUALIZER [LOW], [MID], and [HIGH] knobs, respectively.

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Performing

Press EQUALIZER [ON/OFF] to make its indicator light.

The equalizer is turned on.

Turn the knobs to adjust the levels in each range.

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.

To turn the equalizer off, press EQUALIZER [ON/OFF], extinguishing its indicator.

NOTE

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

NOTE

Sounds may become distorted when certain EQUALIZER settings are used. In such instances, use the PART LEVEL sliders or other controls to lower Part volumes, or in Edit mode, adjust the Master Volume settings in the System (p.

70) to lower the overall volume level.

You can make more detailed settings for the equalizer. For details, refer to “Changing the

Equalizer Frequency Settings (Freq/Q)” (p. 74).

Using the Convenient Functions in

You can also transmit performances that use arpeggios to an external MIDI device from MIDI OUT. When transmitting, set Arpeggio’s Dest Part setting to ALL in Edit mode (p. 84).

Performances

Creating Arpeggios from the Chords You Play ([ARPEGGIO])

Just by playing a chord, you can play an arpeggio (a chord that is played one note at a time) using the notes making up that chord.

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You can specify the Part and key range for arpeggios to be played. For details, refer to

“Setting the Key Range

for the Arpeggio

Performances (Key Range)” (p. 84).

Press [ARPEGGIO], getting the indicator to light.

Press the key as shown in the figure below.

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The arpeggio is played with the sequence of notes, C, E, G, E, C, E, G, E, and so on. Try playing some other chords, too.

If you press [ARPEGGIO] once more, the indicator light goes out, and the keyboard returns to the normal performance mode.

1,3

Convenient Functions

CEG

CE EE

At the factory settings, arpeggios stop playing when you release the keys,

ut you can also have arpeggios continue playing even after the keys are released (p. 73).

When the Arpeggio’s Arpeggio Hold is set to ON in Edit mode (p. 87):

- the [ARPEGGIO] indicator

flashes.

- if an arpeggio is played

while a rhythm plays, the

arpeggio will stop at the

moment that the rhythm

stops.

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

Changing the Arpeggio Style

You can select the way an arpeggio is played (the style) to match a variety of different musical genres.

Press [ARPEGGIO], getting the indicator to light.

Press CURSOR [ ] to go to the Arpeggio/Rhythm screen.

For more information on arpeggio styles, refer to

“Setting the Way

Arpeggios are Played (Style)” (p. 84).

The following Arpeggio/Rhythm screen appears.

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Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “ARP.”

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to select the style.

The arpeggio’s style changes.

Try playing the keyboard.

If you press [ARPEGGIO] once more, the indicator light goes out, and the keyboard returns to the normal performance

When you’re at the Tone screen, you can press

CURSOR [ ] to go to the Arpeggio/Rhythm screen. From the Arpeggio/ Rhythm screen, you can get

ack to the Tone screen by

pressing CURSOR [ ].

mode.

Changing Arpeggio Tempos

Convenient Functions

In the Arpeggio/Rhythm screen, press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “ ” in the screen.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to change the tempo.

When you play the keyboard, arpeggios are played at the selected tempo.

By changing the arpeggiator settings you can create arpeggios with various patterns.

For details, refer to “Making Arpeggio Settings (Arpeggio)” (p. 83).

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

You can have intro and ending Rhythm Patterns play at the beginnings and ends of Rhythms. For details, refer to

“Switching the Intro and

Ending On or Off (Intro/ Ending)” (p. 83).

Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM])

The RD-700 features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz, Rock, and other various musical genres. These drum patterns are referred to as “Rhythms.”

You can turn Rhythms on and off individually in any key mode. You can perform using Rhythms combined with various functions, for example performing arpeggios while a Rhythm is playing.

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CONTROL

1,2,3

When an Local part and MIDI TX part are played simultaneously, the performances of both parts are synchronized.

Press PART SWITCH [RHYTHM] to make the button indicator light.

The Rhythm begins playing

Adjust the volume of the Rhythm with the [RHYTHM] slider.

Press [RHYTHM] once more; the indicator goes out, and the Rhythm stops playing.

The Rhythm stops after playing the ending, when the Rhythm setting is set to playing with the Ending (p. 83).

Also, with this setting, when a rhythm is playing, [RHYTHM] can be rapidly pressed twice to stop the rhythm without playing the ending.

Convenient Functions

You can set the RD-700 so that Rhythms are not played even when PART SWITCH [RHYTHM] is pressed. Set the Rhythm Pattern’s Pattern to OFF in Edit mode. Refer to “Changing Patterns (Pattern)” (p. 82).

When the Arpeggio’s Arpeggio Hold is set to ON in Edit mode (p. 87), if an arpeggio is played while a rhythm plays, the arpeggio will stop at the moment that the rhythm stops.

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

When the Tone screen is displayed, the Arpeggio/ Rhythm screen appears

when CURSOR [ ] is pressed. Pressing CURSOR

[] when the Arpeggio/ Rhythm screen is showing then displays the Tone screen.

Changing the Rhythm Pattern

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

Press PART SWITCH [RHYTHM] to make the button indicator light.

The Rhythm begins playing.

Press CURSOR [ ] to go to the Arpeggio/Rhythm screen.

The following Arpeggio/Rhythm screen appears.

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

143).

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to “RHY.”

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to select the pattern.

The Rhythm’s pattern changes.

If you press [RHYTHM] once more, the indicator light goes out, and the Rhythm stops playing.

Changing Rhythm Tempos

Convenient Functions

In the Arpeggio/Rhythm screen, press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “ ” in the screen.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to change the tempo.

The Rhythm are played at the selected tempo.

You can change various settings such as tempo and pattern of the Rhythm. For details, refer to “Making the Rhythm Settings (Rhythm Pattern)” (p.

82).

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

The allowable values adjusted with the [CONTROL] knob vary with the selected effect. For details, refer to

“MFX

Control” (p. 77).

Applying Effects to the Sound (MULTI EFFECTS)

In addition to chorus (p. 47) and reverb (p. 47), the RD-700 also allows you to apply “multi-effects” to sounds. Multi-effects provides a collection of 65 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.panel

CONTROL

1,2,3

For further details on the onboard effects, see the “Effect/Parameter List” (p. 104).

Press MULTI EFFECTS [ON/OFF], getting its indicator to light.

Adjust the amount of multi-effect applied with the [CONTROL] knob.

To cancel the multi-effect, press MULTI EFFECTS [ON/OFF], the indicator light goes out.

When Using Multi-effects in Split or Layer Mode

The RD-700 cannot use more than one multi-effect at a time. Therefore, there is a “Source” parameter for whatever multi-effects settings you select, and a “Dest.” parameter for the part to which those settings are to be applied.

Thus, you should note that depending on the Source or Dest. settings, some Parts may not have multi-effects applied while in Split or Layer mode.

Convenient Functions

NOTE

Effects are not applied to Tones for which the Tone Edit MFX settings in Edit mode are set to “00 THROUGH” (p. 80). In that case, the MULTI EFFECTS [ON/OFF] indicator will

link.

For more detailed information, refer to “MFX Source, MFX Dest” (p. 77).

You can change the multi-effects type as well as a variety of other multieffects settings. For details, refer to “Making Multi-Effects Settings” (p. 77).

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

When the Tone screen is displayed, the [SETUP] indicator lights and the Setup screen appears when

CURSOR [ ] is pressed. From the Setup screen, you can get back to the Tone screen by pressing

CURSOR [ ]. However, the Tone Wheel screen is displayed if “Tone Wheel” is selected for any Part in the Tone screen. For detailed, refer to

“Simulating the Creation

of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode)” (p. 75).

Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP])

The RD-700’s Local Part (p. 31) and MIDI TX Part (p. 31) 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 100 different Setups. The RD-700 is shipped from the factory with recommended Setups already

prepared. Now try actually calling up a Setup.

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CONTROL

123

NOTE

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. 56).

Press [SETUP], getting the indicator to light.

The Setup screen, shown below, appears in the display.

fig.LCD

Convenient Functions

Press [NUM LOCK] to make the indicator light.

Press [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] or TONE SELECT buttons to select the Setup to be called up.

After [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] is pressed, the following screen appears; the Setup screen then reappears after a few moments.

The screen does not change when the TONE SELECT buttons are used to input Setup numbers. Press [ENTER] afterwards to set the number.

fig.LCD

Setups indicated by a “RHY:” before the name let you enjoy performing with a session-like feel while playing a Rhythm. Be sure to check it out.

Selecting Setups Without Pressing [NUM LOCK]

Using the TONE SELECT buttons, you can specify groups of ten Setups at a time.

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Try playing the keyboard.

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

Press [SETUP], getting the indicator to light. At this time, turn [NUM LOCK] off.

2. Use the TONE SELECT buttons to specify the Setup number. Setups are assigned to the TONE SELECT buttons as shown below.

fig.Q1-10

The [RHYTHM] indicator flashes if you select a setup that has Intro/Ending set to ON. Press [RHYTHM] to start the rhythm with the Intro.

001

011

021

031

041

051

061

071

081

SETUP

Number

010

020

030

040

050

060

070

080

090

091

100

3. Press [DEC/NO] or [INC/YES] to select the Setup. When [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] is pressed, the TONE SELECT buttons

included in the selected Setup numbers flash, and the following screen appears.

fig.LCD

4. Either press the flashing TONE SELECT button or play the keyboard. The TONE SELECT button stops flashing and remains lit, and the

selected Setup is set.

Convenient Functions

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New Setup Name

Destination

Storing Settings to Setups ([WRITE])

When the contents of a Setup are changed, an asterisk (a “*” mark) appears on the right of the tempo indication. 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 100 Setups on the RD-700.

fig.panel

CONTROL

12,4,8 3,6 359,10

Press [WRITE], getting the indicator to light.

The Setup screen appears.

fig.LCD

Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to the destination Setup name.

Convenient Functions

Select the save-destination Setup, either by pressing [INC/ YES] or [DEC/NO].

When using the TONE SELECT buttons to input Setup numbers, press [ENTER] afterwards to set the number.

Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to the new Setup name.

fig.LCD

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to the positions where the characters are to be input.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to enter the characters.

The following characters are available. Space, A–Z, a–z, 0–9, ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * +, - . / ; : < = > ? @ [ ¥ ] ^ _ ` { | } When EXPANSION [A] is pressed, a single-character blank space is

inserted; pressing EXPANSION [B] deletes one character.

Repeat steps 5–6 to input the name.

Pressing CURSOR [ ], even while inputting the name, moves the cursor to the save-destination Setup number.

When you have finished determining the save destination and the name for the new Setup, press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to the confirmation message.

The [INC/YES] indicator is flashing.

fig.LCD

Convenient Functions

If you do not want to save the Setup, press [DEC/NO]. The operation is cancelled, and you are returned to the Tone screen.

Press [INC/YES].

The confirmation message appears.

fig.LCD

NOTE

When [INC/YES] is pressed, saving of the Setup begins.

When you have finished saving the Setup, “COMPLETED” appears in the display and the [WRITE] indicator goes out. You are returned to the Tone screen.

Never switch off the power while “Please keep on power” appears in the display. Doing so may damage the internal memory, making it impossible to use this instrument.

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Setup <000>

When you press the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button, and then press

CURSOR [ ] or [SETUP] to bring up the Setup screen, SETUP<000> is displayed.

This Setup <000> is called “Piano Setup.”

fig.LCD

Settings Not Saved in a Setup

The following settings cannot be saved to a Setup.

- Rec Setting (p. 95)

- [CONTROL] knob positions (values)

- System settings (p. 69)

System settings are saved each time one of these parameters is changed.

This SETUP<000> is the Setup containing the stored settings for ONE TOUCH [PIANO]; the contents cannot be overwritten by pressing the [WRITE] button as with other Setups.

When saving content changed from the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] settings, write the settings to SETUP<001> or later.

Convenient Functions

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THRU OUT IN

MIDI

For instructions on connecting the external devices, refer to

“Connecting the RD-700 to External Equipment”

(p. 22).

By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connector on the RD-700’s rear panel, you can then control the external MIDI device with the RD-700.

Normally, the RD-700 transmits Note messages from the MIDI OUT connector, but when [MIDI TX] is on, you can control not only Note messages, but a variety of other external MIDI device settings as well.

You can control internal and external sound generators independently.

What’s MIDI?

MIDI (Musical Instruments 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-700 has the following three types of MIDI connector. Their functions differ as described below.

fig.Q3-02

MIDI N Connector

Performance messages from an external MIDI device are received here. These incoming messages may instruct the RD-700 to play sounds or switch tones.

MIDI OUT Connector

MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector to external MIDI devices. The RD-700’s MIDI OUT connector is used for sending the performance data of the keyboard controller section as well as data used for saving various settings and patterns (Bulk Dump ➔ p. 92).

MIDI THRU Connector

MIDI messages received at MIDI IN connectors are re-transmitted without change from this connector to an external MIDI device. Use this in situations such as when you use multiple MIDI devices simultaneously.

Master Keyboard

Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators

fig.Q3-03

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MODULATION

BENDER

VOLUME

Sound Module A

RD-700

EQUALIZER

KEYBOARD CONTROL

MID HIGH

LOW

REVERB CHORUS

TRANSPOSEARPEGGIO

UPPER 1UPPER 2LOWERRHYTHM

ON/OFF

MULTI EFFECTS

CONTROL

PIANO

ON/OFF

PART SWITCH/LEVEL

CURSOR

LAYERSPLIT

SET UP

INC/YES

DEC/NO

PIANO EDIT

ONE TOUCH

ENTER

FUNCTION

PART SELECT EXPANSION

EDIT WRITE

LOWER UPPER 2 UPPER 1 A B

TONE SELECT

BRASS/

CLAV/

PIANO

E.PIANO ORGAN STRINGS PAD GTR/BASS

WINDS

MALLET

0123456789

NUM LOCKMIDI TX

DEMO PLAY

VOICE/ SYNTH

RHY/GM2

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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.

MIDI Send Channel Settings

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-700) and the receiving device (the external MIDI sound generator) are set to the same MIDI channel.

fig.panel

CONTROL

You can save the keyboard’s Transmit channel to a Setup (p. 56).

Press [MIDI TX], getting the indicator to light.

The MIDI Tx screen appears.

If “Ch” doesn’t appear on screen, press CURSOR [ ] several times to display the following screen.

fig.LCD

Press CURSOR [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to move the cursor,

Master Keyboard

then press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the Transmit channel (Ch) for each part.

Part

UP1 (UPPER1)

UP2 (UPPER2)

LWR (LOWER)

RHY (RHYTHM)

Settings Description

RD-700 performance

1–16

data is sent over a selected channel.

Part names for Parts in which PART SWITCH is set to OFF appear in the display in lowercase letters, such as “up1,” “up2,” “lwr,” and “rhy.” MIDI messages for Parts with the PART SWITCH set to OFF are not transmitted.

NOTE

When Rec Mode is set to ON in the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode, the MIDI TX screen as shown to the left is not displayed. Set Rec Mode to OFF when setting the MIDI Transmit channel (p. 95).

Using the RD-700 As a Master Keyboard

Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device

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-700.

fig.panel

CONTROL

Press [MIDI TX], getting the indicator to light.

If “MSB” doesn’t appear on screen, press CURSOR [ ] several times to display the following screen.

fig.LCD

Parameter

MSB (Bank Select MSB)

LSB (Bank Select LSB) CC 00 0~127, ---(OFF)

PC (Program Change) Program Change 0~127, ---(OFF)

Tx Settings

CC 32 0~127, ---(OFF)

Press CURSOR [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to move the cursor, then press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the MSB, LSB, and PC for each part.

Pressing [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] simultaneously switches the settings value to “--- (OFF).”

NOTE

If the external MIDI sound generator transmits a Program number or a Bank number for which no Tone has been assigned, an alternate Tone may be selected, or in some cases, there may be no sound played. If you do not want to transmit the Program number or Bank Select, use the procedure described left to set the PC/MSB/LSB to “--- (OFF).”

Master Keyboard

When this setting is “--- (OFF),” bank select messages will not be transmitted.

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Adjusting the Volume of Each Part (MIDI TX Part)

fig.panel

CONTROL

When the [MIDI TX] indicator is on, you can use the PART SWITCH/ LEVEL controls to control the MIDI TX parts in the same way as with the Local parts (p. 31).

PART SWITCH

When the [MIDI TX] indicator is on, PART SWITCH determines whether or not MIDI Note messages for each of the MIDI TX parts are transmitted from MIDI OUT.

When the PART SWITCH indicator for a part is lit (on), MIDI Note messages are transmitted from MIDI OUT when the keys for that part are played.

When the PART SWITCH indicator for a part is not lighted (off), MIDI Note messages are not transmitted from MIDI OUT even when the keys for that part are played.

PART SWITCH will turn on or off each time you press it.

PART LEVEL Slider

When the [MIDI TX] indicator is on, PART LEVEL adjusts the volume level

Master Keyboard

of each of the MIDI TX parts.

PA RT SWITCH

PA RT LEVEL Slider

[MIDI TX] ON

For more on controlling the Local parts, refer to

“Adjust the Volume Level

for Individual Parts (PART SWITCH/LEVEL)”

(p. 45).

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Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts ([MIDI TX])

After pressing [MIDI TX], you can then set the following parameters affecting MIDI TX parts.

fig.LCD

Adjusting the Volume and Pan

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

The Volume setting is mainly used in the Split and Layer key modes to obtain the desired balance in volume between each part.

The Pan setting positions the sound image of each part 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 TX CC# Value

VOL (Volume) PAN (Pan) CC10 L63–0–63R

Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus

This sets the depth of the reverb and chorus effects.

CC07 0-127

How to Make Settings

Press [MIDI TX], getting the indicator to light. The RD-700 is set to control the external MIDI devices.

Press CURSOR [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

You can get the cursor to move more rapidly by holding down the CURSOR button that points in the direction you want the cursor to move while you also press the CURSOR button that points in the opposite direction.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value. Press [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] simultaneously to

switch the Value to “--- (OFF).”

Parameter

REV (Reverb) CHO (Chorus) CC91 0–127

TX CC# Value

CC93 0–127

Setting the Key Range (LWR/UPR)

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

keyboard play different Tones. Specify the lower limit (LWR) and upper limit (UPR) of the

key range being set.

Parameter

LWR (Lower) UPR (Upper) A0–C8

NOTE

This is effective only when [SPLIT] is on (p. 43) in the key range settings.

NOTE

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.

You can use PART SWITCH for each individual part to select whether or not MIDI Note messages for that part are to be

A0–C8

Value

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transmitted (p. 62).

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Part (Key Transpose)

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

When the Keyboard Mode is Layer, 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 Key Shift function to play the bass at a lower pitch.

Parameter

TRA (Transpose)

-48 – 0 –+48

Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Bender (Bend Range)

This sets the amount of pitch change that will occur when you move the Pitch Bend lever (+/- 4 octaves).

Value

Changing Tone Elements (ATK/REL/COF/RES)

You can make changes in tones by adjusting the settings of the following four elements.

ATK (Attack Time):

The time it takes after the key is pressed for a sound to reach full volume.

REL (Release Time):

The time it takes after the key is released for a sound to become inaudible.

COF (Cutoff):

Adjusts how much the filter is opened.

RES (Resonance):

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.

Parameter

TX CC# Value Description

Parameter

B.R (Bend Range) 00H/00H 0–48

Master Keyboard

RPN Value

ATK

REL CC73 -63– +63

COF CC74 -63–+63

RES CC71 -63–+63

CC73 -63– +63

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 the sound seem darker.

Higher value makes the special quality of the sound stronger; lower value reduce these characteristics.

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Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento)

Portamento is a function that causes the pitch to change smoothly from one note to the next note played.

The Portamento Time setting determines the time for the change in pitch when the portamento effect is applied to the sound. Higher settings will cause the pitch change to the next note to take more time.

Parameter

POR (Portamento Switch)

P.T (Portamento Time)

TX CC# Value

CC65 OFF, ON

CC5 0–127

Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune)

This makes settings related to the pitch of each Part.

Parameter

C.T (Coarse Tune)

F.T (Fine Tune)

RPN Description Value

Sets the

00H/02H

sound’s pitch in semitone units.

Sets the sound’s pitch in units of one cent.

-48– +48 (+/4 octaves)

-50– +50 (+/50 cents)

Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard (Velocity)

Set the change in volume that occurs in response to the force used to play the keyboard (velocity) and the maximum value of the change.

NOTE

This setting is disregarded with certain tones.

Parameter

SNS (Velocity Sens)

MAX (Velocity Max)

Value Description

This setting determines how the volume changes in response to the velocity. The volume is increased as the keyboard is played with greater force when a positive

-63–+63

1–127

Value is used; when a negative value is selected, the volume decreases as the keys are played with greater force. If this is set to “0,” the volume will not be affected by the strength of your playing on the keyboard.

This is the maximum value for the change in volume occurring in response to the velocity. Lowering this value will produce softer notes even if you play the keyboard strongly.

Master Keyboard

1 cent = 1/100 semitone

Turning Each Controller On and Off

These settings determine whether the external MIDI device is controlled (ON), or not (OFF) by the pedals connected to each PEDAL jack, the [CONTROL] knobs, the Modulation lever, and the Bender.

Parameter

DMP

FC1 Pedal connected to the FC1 jack

SwitchFC2 Pedal connected to the FC2 jack

CTR [CONTROL] Knobs

MOD Modulation Lever

BND Bender

Damper pedal

Description Value

ON, OFF

Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Edit)

You can make more detailed settings to fashion just the Tones you want using the piano Tone selected by pressing ONE TOUCH [PIANO] (p. 35).

This function is called “Piano Edit.” The settings made in Piano Edit are stored to ONE TOUCH

[PIANO].

NOTE

When ONE TOUCH [PIANO] is pressed, all settings other than the Piano Edit settings are switched to their status at the time the RD-700’s power was turned on.

Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Setup (p. 56).

Making the settings

While holding down ONE TOUCH [PIANO], press [SETUP].

[EDIT] and [NUM LOCK] are lit, and the following Piano Edit screen appears.

fig.04-01

Parameters

Selecting the Piano Sound

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

There are sixteen Tones to choose from.

Changing the Width of the Sound (Stereo Width)

Adjusts the spaciousness of the sound.

Parameter

Stereo Width

Changing the Sound’s Nuance (Nuance)

Value Description

Changes the width of the

0–63

sound. The higher the value set, the wider the sound is spread out.

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to switch screens, and press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value.

When you finish making settings, press ONE TOUCH [PIANO].

Piano Edit

This changes the Tone’s subtle nuances by altering the phase of the left and right sounds.

Parameter

Nuance

NOTE

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

NOTE

This effect is difficult to hear when headphones are used.

OFF, TYPE1, 2, 3

Value

Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Edit)

Changing the Sense of Space Surrounding the Sound (Ambience)

Changing the sound’s ambience allows you give your performances a sound resembling that obtained in a wide open space.

Parameter

Ambience

NOTE

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

Value Description

0–5

The effect becomes deeper as the value is increased.

Changing the Amount of Reverb Effect (Reverb Level)

Adjusts the depth of the Reverb effect. This functions the same way as the REVERB knob, but the setting made here can be called up simply by pressing ONE TOUCH [PIANO].

Parameter

Reverb Level 0–127

Value Description

The reverb effect becomes stronger as the value is increased.

Making the Midrange Equalizer Settings (EQ-SW/EQ Gain/ EQ Frequency/EQ Q)

This sets the midrange equalization.

Parameter

EQ-SW ON, OFF

EQ Gain -15.0–+15.0 dB

EQ Frequency

EQ Q

Value Description

This determines whether the following EQ-Freq, EQ Gain, and EQ Q settings are enabled (ON), or not (OFF).

Change the amount of equalization (gain).

200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300, 8000 Hz

0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0,

8.0

Set Frequency Point. Changes the level of the selected frequency range, with frequency selected here at the center.

Adjusts the “Q” (bandwidth) of equalization. The higher the value, the narrower the range of frequencies that are affected.

NOTE

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

Piano Edit

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

0.System (P. 69) Master Tune (→P. 29) Master Volume EQ Control LCD Contrast (→P. 28) Tone Remain Clock Source Rx GM System ON Rx GM2 System ON Rx GS Reset Control Channel Device ID Pedal Polarity

1. Key Touch (P. 71) Key Touch Key Touch Offset Velocity Velocity Delay Sensitivity Velocity Keyfollow Sensitivity

2. Control/EQ (P. 73) FC1 FC2 Control Source EQ Low Frequency EQ Mid Frequency EQ Mid Q EQ High Frequency <Band> Gain Harmonic Bar (P. 76)

3. MFX/Reverb/Chorus (P.76) MFX Source MFX Destination Type MFX Control <Other Parameter> Value Reverb Type Reverb Pre-Delay Reverb Time Reverb High Cut <Other Parameter> Value Chorus/Delay Chorus Pre-Delay Chorus Rate Chorus Feedback <Other Parameter> Value Delay-Center Delay-Left Delay-Right <Other Parameter> Value

EDIT

4. Tone Edit (P. 79) <Part> Tone Reverb Amount Chorus Amount MFX Mono/Poly Coarse Tune Fine Tune Por tamento Switch Por tamento Time Attack Time Release Time Cutoff Resonance Bend Range Stretch Tune

5. Rhythm Pattern (P. 82) Tempo Pattern Rhythm Type Rhythm Set Rhythm Set Change Intro/Ending

6. Arpeggio (P. 83) Tempo Destination Part Key Range Style Octave Range Motif Beat Pattern Accent Rate Shuffle Rate Velocity Arpeggio Hold

7. Local Part Parameter (P. 87) <Local Part> Key Range Velocity Sensitivity Velocity Max Key Transpose Damper Pedal Switch FC1 Pedal Switch FC2 Pedal Switch Modulation Switch Bender Switch Control Switch Part Assign

8. Internal Part Parameter (P. 89) <Part> Receive Channel Volume Pan MFX Switch Voice Reserve Rx Bank Select Rx Program Change Rx Modulation Rx Bender Rx Volume Rx Hold -1 Rx Pan Temperament Temperament Key

9. Utility (P. 92) Rec Setting Bulk Dump Temporary Bulk Dump SETUP Factory Reset Current Factory Reset All

The process of changing tone parameters to create the tones you like, and changing the settings for various functions is known as “editing.”

When [EDIT] is pressed and the indicator is lit, the RD-700 switches to “Edit mode.”

You can save edited settings to Setups. Edited settings are discarded when the RD-700’s power is

turned off, so be sure that any settings you want to keep are saved to a Setup. For details, refer to

Setups ([WRITE])”

(p. 56).

“Storing Settings to

System function (0. System) settings are saved the instant a change is made in any of the parameter values. Therefore, no changes to the settings are lost, even when the power is turned off.

Parameters That Can Be Set

You can set the following parameters in Edit mode.

fig.EditTable.j

Edit Mode

fig.EditTable.j

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Edit Menu Screen

Edit Screen

Select a menu

Select an item

Switch screens

Change the value

(The number of Edit screen pages may vary according to the menu selected.)

Getting [EDIT] indicator light

Extinguishing [EDIT] indicator

Exit the Edit Mode

Enter the Edit Mode

You can input the value using the TONE SELECT buttons, and press [ENTER] to set the value.

Setting Parameters

fig.Q5-01

Making System Settings (System)

Functions that affect the RD-700’s overall operating environment are called “System functions.”

How to Make Settings

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.Editmenu1.eps

Press CURSOR [ ] to select “0.System.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

fig.Editmenu1.eps

fig.system1.eps_150

fig.system2.eps_150

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to switch screens, and press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value.

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator. When you exit Edit mode, the changed System settings are stored to the RD-700. You are returned to the Tone screen.

Edit Mode

Settings for system functions are saved in the RD-700 whenever a change is made to their parameters. These settings are not deleted even when the power is turned off.

For more on the following system function parameters, refer to the corresponding pages.

Master Tune ➔

p. 29

LCD Contrast ➔p. 28

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume)

Adjusts the volume of the entire RD-700.

Parameter

Master Volume

0–127

Value

Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ Control)

You can store different equalizer settings (p. 74) for each individual Setup (p. 54).

This setting determines whether or not the Setup equalizer settings values are to be changed when Setups are switched.

Parameter

EQ Control

When this is set to SYSTEM, a “ ” is displayed in the upper right of each screen.

Value Description

SETUP

SYSTEM

Equalizer settings change when Setups are switched.

Equalizer settings do not change when Setups are switched.

Changing the Clock (Timing) Source (Clock Source)

You can control the tempo from an external MIDI device. Set this to MIDI when synchronizing to the clock (tempo) of an external MIDI device.

Parameter Value Description

INT Synchronized to the internal clock

Clock Source

Internal tempo settings are made in the Tone screen (p. 32), the Rhythm Edit screen (p. 82), and the Arpeggio Edit Screen (p. 83).

NOTE

The tempo cannot be set if Clock Source is set to MIDI without there being any external MIDI device connected. This can result in arpeggios (p. 49) and Rhythms (p. 51) not sounding, and may change the manner in which certain effects are applied.

MIDI

Synchronized to the external MIDI device’s clock

The tempo indication “ ” changes to “M:” for each screen.

NOTE

With this setting set to SYSTEM, you cannot change the Control/EQ settings (p. 74).

Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones Are Switched (Tone Remain)

This setting specifies whether the currently heard sound will continue (ON) or not (OFF) when another tone is selected.

Parameter

Tone Remain

NOTE

Edit Mode

Effects settings change as soon as you switch to a new Tone, without being influenced by the Tone Remain setting. Because of this, certain effects settings can cause notes that were until then sounding to no longer be heard, even though Tone Remain has been set to on.

OFF, ON

Value

Switching Between Reception of GM/GM2 System On and 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 System ON

ON, OFFRx GM2 System ON

Rx GS Reset

Value

Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (Control Channel)

You can switch the RD-700’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.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Parameter

Control Channel

NOTE

When the Control Channel settings are transmitted along with the part’s MIDI receive channel, switching of Setups takes priority over the switching of tones. For more information about

1–16, OFF

“Switching Setups”

Value

(p. 97).

Setting the Device ID Number (Device ID)

The Device ID number is an identification number used when transmitting and receiving MIDI Exclusive messages. When transmitting Exclusive messages, the device ID numbers of the corresponding devices must be matched.

Device ID

Parameter

17–32

Value

Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

You can make advanced settings for the touch used for the keys.

How to Make Settings

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

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Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “1.Key Touch.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Switching the Pedal’s Polarity (Pedal Polarity)

Switch the polarity of pedals connected to the RD-700. This can be set individually for each of the Pedal jacks on the rear panel (FC1, FC2, DAMPER). 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

STANDARD, REVERSEFC1

FC2

Value

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value.

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

Edit Mode

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)

The setting below allows you to adjust the response you get from the keyboard when you finger the keys.

Parameter

Value Description

NOTE

When this settings value continues into the positive or negative direction, the Key Touch’s five-step value is switched automatically in accordance with that value.

Key Touch

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 (Velocity Delay Sens)

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

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

Parameter

Value

NOTE

This setting is switched automatically according to the value of Key Touch Offset, which follows.

Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset)

This setting provides even more precise adjustment of the

Edit Mode

key touch than available with the Key Touch setting alone. This allows you to get ten levels of adjustment between Key Touch settings values.

Parameter

Key Touch Offset

Value Description

-10– +9

The touch sensitivity becomes heavier as the value increases.

Velo Delay Sens

-63–+63

Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velocity Keyfollow Sens)

This setting changes the touch sensitivity according to the key range being used.

As the value is increased, the touch becomes heavier in the upper registers, and lighter in the lower keys.

Parameter

Velo Keyfolw Sens

-63–+63

Value

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Pedal, [CONTROL] Knob, and Equalizer Settings (Control/EQ)

You can change the functions assigned to the pedals and [CONTROL] knob and change the equalizer settings.

How to Make Settings

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

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Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “2.Control/EQ.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Assigning Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2)

This setting determines the function of the pedal switches or expression pedals (such as the optional EV-5) that are connected to the FC1 and FC2 jacks on the rear panel.

Param-

eter

Value

OFF No control

CC01-CC31, CC33-CC95

96: PITCH BEND

97: AFTER TOUCH

98: OCT-UP

Function/Parameter Setting

Changed

Controller Numbers 1–31, 33–95

Applies the same effect (pitch bend) obtained by tilting the bender to the left and right.

After Touch

Each pedal press raises the key range in octave steps (up to 3 octaves higher).

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Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to switch screens, and press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value.

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

FC1 FC2

99: OCTDOWN

100: START/ STOP

101: TAP TEMPO

102: RHY PLY/STP

103: RHYTHM TYPE

104: ARPEGGIO SW

105: MFX ON/OFF

Each pedal press lowers the key range in octave steps (up to 3 octaves lower).

Starts/Stops the external sequencer.

The tempo will be modified to the interval at which you press the pedal.

Starts and stops Rhythms (p.

51).

Switches the rhythm variations (p. 82).

Performs the same function as [ARPEGGIO]. Switches the Arpeggio (p. 49) on and off.

Performs the same function as MULTI EFFECTS [ON/OFF]. Switches the multi-effects (p.

53) on and off.

Edit Mode

106: CONTROL SRC

Transmitting the same MIDI messages as the Src settings (p.

74).

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Changing the [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control/Src)

Normally, the [CONTROL] knob is used for making settings that adjust the multi-effects (MFX Control), but they can also be used for settings that change the way tones are played or the tempo.

Parameter Value Description

OFF

The [CONTROL] knob

MFX CONTROL

Control

TONE CONTROL

TEMPO CONTROL

CC1–CC31, CC33–CC95,

Src

NOTE

When TONE CONTROL is assigned to Control, you cannot change the parameters affected by the [CONTROL] knob. The parameters that are changed are predetermined for each individual Tone. Additionally, effects may not be applied to some Tones (for example GM Tones).

When Control is set to TONE CONTROL, turning the [CONTROL] knob changes the way the tone is played, regardless of whether MULTIEFFECT [ON/OFF] is switched

Edit Mode

on or off.

96: PITCH BEND, 97: AFTER TOUCH

adjusts the amount of multi-effect applied.

The [CONTROL] knob changes the way tones are played.

The [CONTROL] knob changes the tempo.

This setting determines the MIDI messages that will be used for transmitting the settings of the [CONTROL] knob. MIDI messages are not transmitted when TEMPO CONTROL is selected for the Control.

Changing the Equalizer Frequency Settings (Freq/Q)

This changes the EQUALIZER knob frequency settings.

Parameter

EQ Low Freq

EQ Mid Freq

EQ Mid-Q

EQ High Freq

<Band>

Gain

Value Description

Selects the frequency for the low-frequency equalizer. This general-

200, 400 Hz

200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300, 8000 Hz

0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0,

8.0

2000, 4000, 8000 Hz

LOW, MID, HIGH

-12.0–+12.0 dB (0.2 dB steps)

ly changes the level of the frequency range extending below this point.

Set Frequency Point for the mid-frequency equalizer. Changes the level of the selected frequency range, with frequency selected here at the center.

Adjusts the “Q” (bandwidth) of mid-frequency equalization. The higher the value, the narrower the range of frequencies that are affected.

Selects the frequency for the low-frequency equalizer. This generally changes the level of the frequency range extending above this point.

Selects the frequency range for the Gain setting. Corresponds to the LOW, MID, and HIGH EQUALIZER knobs.

The gain of the range determined by <Band> can be changed. You can also change this value by turning the [EQUALIZER] knob.

NOTE

With the System’s EQ Control set to SYSTEM (p. 70), you cannot change the above parameters. “---” appears in the screen.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

What Are “Feet?”

Feet basically refers to the lengths of pipe used in pipe organs. The length of pipe used to produce the reference pitch (the fundamental) for the keyboard is eight feet. Reducing the pipe to half its length produces a pitch one octave higher; conversely, doubling the pipe length creates a pitch one octave lower. Therefore, a pipe producing a pitch one octave below that of the reference of 8’ (eight feet) would be 16’; for one octave above the reference, the pipe would be 4’, and to take the pitch up yet another octave it would be shortened to 2’.

Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode)

When any of the “Tone Wheel 1–10” Tones is selected for any of the Local Parts (UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER), you can perform in “Tone Wheel mode,” in which the creation of organ sounds is simulated.

An organ features nine “harmonic bars” that can be drawn in and out, and by using the bars in different combinations of positions, a variety of different tones can be created. Different “Feet” are assigned to each bar, with the pitches of the sounds being determined by these “Feet.”

You can simulate the creation of tones using the harmonic bars by assigning Feet to the PART LEVEL sliders.

While there are only four PART LEVEL sliders, you can switch the Feet setting by turning the PART SWITCH buttons on and off, thus allowing you to assign eight Feet settings to the sliders.

Bring up the Tone screen (p. 32). If the Tone screen is not currently displayed, press

[EDIT] or [MIDI TX] so that the indicator is turned off.

In the Tone screen, select an [ORGAN] “Tone Wheel 1– 10” Tone for one of the Parts.

While the Tone Wheel screen is displayed, the TONE SELECT buttons provide for selection among Tone Wheels 1–10.

When the PART LEVEL sliders are moved, the harmonic bars move in the display, and the tone changes.

By pressing the PART SWITCH buttons on and off, you can adjust the sounds for other Feet. If the cursor is moved to the value at the bottom of the screen, you can adjust the sounds for Feet with [DEC/ NO] and [INC/YES].

Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to move the cursor to <Perc> and press [DEC/NO] or [INC/YES] to change the value.

Perc (Percussion) adds an attack-type sound to the beginning of the note to give the sound more crispness. The attack sound changes according to the value.

NOTE

The Percussion is applied only to the UPPER1 Tone.

Settings

OFF

2nd

3rd

Slow

Fast

The settings changed here are stored to each Tone. Even when you exit from Tone Wheel mode, you can press [ORGAN] to select the Tone with the changed settings.

No percussion is added. Percussion sounds at a pitch one octave

above that of the key pressed. Percussion sounds at a pitch an octave and

a fifth above that of the key pressed. The percussion’s attenuation time is length-

ened. This softens the sense of attack. The percussive sound will decay more

quickly. This gives more of a sense of attack for a sharp sound.

Description

Press the CURSOR [ ] button. The following Tone Wheel screen appears. This Tone Wheel screen appears only when a Tone

Wheel Tone is selected for one of the Parts in the Tone screen.

fig.05-10

Press a TONE SELECT button to select one of the Tone Wheels from 1 through 10.

Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone (Rotary Effect)

While the Tone Wheel screen is displayed, you can change the undulation rate of the Rotary effect with the Pitch Bend lever.

The Rotary effect is an effect that recreates the sound of the rotating speakers used to augment the sound of an organ.

The Rotary effect is set to alternately rotate more rapidly or slowly when the Pitch Bend lever is moved to the left and right; the direction is not fixed.

This Pitch Bend Lever setting is effective only in the Tone Wheel screen.

Edit Mode

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Changing the PART LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments (Harmonic Bar)

You can change the Feet assigned to each of the PART LEVEL sliders used in Tone Wheel mode.

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

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Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “2.Control/EQ.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit page.

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Feet Assignments in the Tone Wheel Screen

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8'16' 5 1/3' 2'4' 2 2/3' 1'1 3/5'

1 1/3'

Setting the Multi-Effects, Reverb, and Chorus Effects (MFX/Reverb/Chorus)

The RD-700 contains three effects processors: multi-effects, chorus, and reverb. Settings can be made separately for each effects processor.

How to Make Settings

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

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Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “3.MFX/Reverb/ Chorus.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter for changing the Feet.

“LED ON” and “LED OFF” in the screen indicate whether PART SWITCH is switched on or off.

Parameter

RHY

LWR

UP2

UP1

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to select the Feet.

Edit Mode

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

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Value

“CHORUS” Settings Screen

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16’, 5-1/3’, 8’, 4’, 2-2/3, 2’, 1-3/5’, 1-1/3’, 1’

“DELAY” Settings Screen

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Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to switch screens, and press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value.

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

NOTE

When MFX Source is set to FIXED, the MFX Dest setting is fixed at ALL PART, and the multi-effects are applied to all parts.

Type

Select the Multi-Effects Type. There are 65 different multi-effects available. Refer to the

“Effect/Parameter List”

(p. 104).

Making Multi-Effects Settings

The Multi-effects are multi-purpose effects that completely change the sound type by changing the sound itself. Contained are 65 different effects types; select and use the type that suits your aims. In addition to effects types composed of simple effects such as Distortion, Flanger, and other such effects, you can also set up a wide variety of other effects, even connecting effects in series or in parallel. Additionally, while some multi-effects types feature chorus and reverb, the reverb (p. 78) and chorus (p. 78) effects discussed later in this volume are handled separately.

MFX Source, MFX Dest

On the RD-700, the MFX Type can be stored along with the tones assigned to each part.

These settings determine which multi-effects are used, as well as the part to which the multi-effects are applied.

Parameter

MFX Source

MFX Dest

Value Description

The multi-effect doesn't change even when you switch to a different tone.

FIXED

UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER, RHYTHM

SOURCE PART

SAME MFX

This setting is convenient when you want to use the same multi-effect, even when changing tones.

The MFX Type of the Tone assigned to the selected part is applied.

The multi-effect is applied only to the part selected in MFX Source.

The multi-effect is applied to parts assigned the same multi-effect as the part selected in MFX Source.

NOTE

When MFX Source is set to UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER, or RHYTHM, the Tone Edit MFX Type settings (p. 80) also change.

MFX Control

You can make changes to the multi-effect parameters in real time with the [CONTROL] knob. Here, select the parameter to be changed. The parameters that can be changed vary with the different multi-effects selected in Type.

The available choices depend on the Type setting. Refer to the

“Effect/Parameter List”

(p. 104).

<Other Prm>, Value

You can make more detailed the multi-effect parameters. When Other Prm is selected, the indication of the corresponding Value changes, and the value is set. Refer to the

“Effect/Parameter List”

NOTE

Multi-effects are not applied to parts that have the Internal Part Prm MFX Switch set to “OFF” in Edit mode.

With some types of multi-effects, lowering the volume of the Part to which the multi-effects are added may end up changing the amount of the effect applied. In such cases, adjust the MFX <Other Prm> Level.

NOTE

Some multi-effects have parameters that can be specified in terms of a note value (for example, the STEP RATE parameter of 16: STEP FLANGER). When such parameters are assigned to MFX Control and <Other Prm>, and a note value has been supplied for the value, you won’t be able to change the value using the [CONTROL] knob. If you want to change the value with the knob, use numeric values when making settings.

(p. 104).

Edit Mode

ALL PART

The multi-effects are applied to all parts.

Use caution before setting the Feedback parameter to its maximum or minimum values, since such settings may cause the sound to play continuously.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Making Reverb Settings

Reverb adds the reverberation characteristics of halls or auditoriums. Four different types are offered, so you can select and use the type that suits your purpose.

You can set the amount of reverb applied separately for each individual part (p. 80).

Reverb Type

When you change the Reverb Type, the Reverb parameters will be automatically adjusted to the optimal values. Rather than setting the reverb parameters one by one, you can make the settings more easily by first setting the Reverb Type and then changing only the necessary parameters.

Parameter

Reverb Type

Value Description

OFF Reverb is not used.

REVERB Normal Reverb

Simulates the reverberation of room interiors. It

SRV ROOM

SRV HALL

SRV PLATE

produces a well-defined and spacious reverberation.

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 Time

Adjust the time length of reverberation. The reverberation becomes longer as the value is increased.

Values:

0–127

Reverb High Cut Frequency

This sets the frequency above which the high-frequency content of the reverb will be reduced. If you do not wish to cut the high range of the returned sound, select BYPASS.

Values:

2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12500, BYPASS

160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600,

<Other Prm>, Value

You can make more detailed reverb settings. When Other Prm is selected, the indication of the

corresponding Value changes, and the value is set. Refer to

“REVERB”

(p. 134).

Setting Chorus and Delay

Chorus adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. You can select whether to use this as a chorus effect or a delay effect.

You can set the amount of chorus applied separately for each Tone (p. 80).

Chorus/Delay

You can select whether to use this as a chorus effect or a delay effect.

Values:

When Chorus/Delay is Set to Chorus

Chorus, Delay

Some Reverb Type settings have parameters that cannot be set. Parameters that cannot be changed are indicated by “— —–.”

Reverb Pre-Delay

Adjust the time delay from when the direct sound begins

Edit Mode

until the reverb sound is heard. The delay time increases as the value is raised.

Values:

0.0–100.0

Chorus Pre-Delay

Specifies the delay time from the original sound until when the chorus sound is heard.

The delay time increases as the value is raised.

Values:

0.0–100.0

Chorus Rate

Specifies the modulation frequency of the chorus sound. The interval between undulations is shortened as this value

is increased. Values: 0.05–10.00

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Chorus Feedback

Sets the level at which the chorus sound is re-input (fed back) into the chorus. By using feedback, a denser chorus sound can be created.

Higher values result in a greater feedback level.

Values:

0–127

<Other Prm>, Value

You can make more detailed chorus settings. When Other Prm is selected, the indication of the

corresponding Value changes, and the value is set. Refer to

“CHORUS”

(p. 134).

When Chorus/Delay is Set to Delay

Delay-Center

The delay time increases as the value is raised.

Values:

0–1000 (ms), Beat

Delay-Left

Making Tone Settings (Tone Edit)

You can make more detailed settings to the tones assigned to each of the Internal parts.

NOTE

In certain selected Tones, there may be parameters that cannot be changed.

How to Make Settings

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

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Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “4.Tone Edit.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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This sets the delay time for the delay located at the left side of the stereo field.

Values:

0–1000 (ms), Beat

Delay-Right

This sets the delay time for the delay located at the right side of the stereo field.

Values:

Delay Center, Delay Left and Delay Right can be specified as note value lengths for a specific tempo. In this case, specify the value of the desired note.

0–1000 (ms), Beat

<Other Prm>, Value

You can make more detailed delay settings. When Other Prm is selected, the indication of the

corresponding Value changes, and the value is set. Refer to

“DELAY”

(p. 134).

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Edit Mode

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to switch screens, and press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value.

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator. You are returned to the Tone screen.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

NOTE

Selecting the Part to Be Set (<Part>, Tone)

Choose the Part for which you want to make settings.

Parameter Value

1–16 Parts assigned to the Local

<Part>

Tone

parts are indicated by a marker (UPPER1) appearing after the part name.

When the part to be set is selected, the name of the assigned tone appears. You can select tone using the TONE SELECT buttons.

Setting the Reverb/Chorus Depth (Reverb/Chorus Amount)

This sets the depth of the reverb and chorus effects.

When this value is set to “0,” no reverb or chorus effect is applied when the REVERB or CHORUS knob is turned.

Changing the Effect Applied to the Tone (MFX)

This sets the multi-effect applied to the tone.

NOTE

The MFX selected here may not be applied with certain MFX Source and MFX Dest settings. For details, refer to

Parameter

MFX

“MFX Source, MFX Dest”

Value

Refer to the

“Effect/Parameter List”

(p. 77).

(p. 104).

Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)

Specifies whether the tone will play polyphonically (POLY) or monophonically (MONO). The MONO setting is effective when playing a solo instrument tone such as sax or flute. Additionally, when this is set to MONO/LEGATO, you can have monophonic performances played legato. Legato is a playing style in which the spaces between notes are smoothed, creating a flowing feel with no borders between the notes. This creates a smooth transition between notes, which is effective when you wish to simulate the hammering-on and pulling-off techniques used by a guitarist.

Parameter

Reverb Amount

Chorus Amount 0–127

0–127

Value

How to apply the Reverb/Chorus Amount

The manner in which the effect is applied will differ depending on the settings for MFX Source and MFX Dest (p.

77).

- When MFX Dest is set to ALL PART The Reverb/Chorus Amount setting for the part selected

for MFX Source applies to all parts. However, when the MFX Source is set to FIXED, the Reverb/Chorus Amount setting for UPPER 1 applies to all parts.

- When MFX Dest is set to SAME MFX

Edit Mode

The Reverb/Chorus Amount setting for the part selected for MFX Source applies to parts assigned the same MFX Type as the part selected for MFX Source.

Parameter

Mono/Poly

Value Description

MONO

POLY

MONO/ LEGATO

Only the last-played note will sound.

Two or more notes can be played simultaneously.

Legato is applied to monophonic performances.

Changing the Pitch (Coarse/Fine Tune)

This sets the pitch of the tone.

Parameter

Coarse Tune

Fine Tune

1 cent = 1/100 semitone

NOTE

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.

With some Tones, there may be ranges in which the pitch does not change as intended.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento Switch/Time)

Portamento is a function that causes the pitch to change smoothly from one note to the next note played.

With the Mono/Poly parameter set to Mono, portamento is especially effective when simulating playing techniques such as a violin glissandos.

Parameter

Portamento Switch

Portamento Time 0–127

ON, OFF

Value

Changing Tone Elements

You can make changes in tones by adjusting the settings of the following four elements.

Attack Time:

The time it takes after the key is pressed for a sound to reach full volume.

Release Time:

The time it takes after the key is released for a sound to become inaudible.

Cutoff:

Adjusts how much the filter is opened.

Resonance:

Emphasizes the overtones in the region of the cutoff frequency, adding character to the sound. Excessively high settings can produce oscillation, causing the sound to distort.

NOTE

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.

Parameter Value Description

Higher values produce

Attack Time

-63– +63

a milder attack; lower values produce a sharper attack.

Parameter

Cutoff -63–+63

Resonance -63–+63

NOTE

With some Tones, the effect does not work as intended.

Value Description

Higher values brighten the sound; lower values make the sound seem darker.

Higher value makes the special quality of the sound stronger; lower value reduce these characteristics.

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).

Parameter

Bend Range

0–24

Value

Precise Modification of Chord Sonorities (Stretch Tune)

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

With a setting of OFF, the Patch’s tuning will be equal temperament. A setting of 3 will produce the greatest difference in the pitch of the low and high ranges.

Parameter

Stretch Tune

Value Description

OFF

1 This tuning curve expands the

This is the standard tuning curve.

bass and treble ends somewhat (Stretch Tuning). It is suitable for performances such as piano solos.

Edit Mode

Release Time -63– +63

Higher values produce longer decay; set lower values for a clear-cut sound

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Making the Rhythm Settings (Rhythm Pattern)

The RD-700 features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz, Rock, and other various musical genres. This kind of drum pattern is called a “Rhythm.”

For more about switching Rhythms on and off, refer to

“Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM])”

How to Make Settings

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

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(p. 51).

With Clock Source (p. 70) set to MIDI, “M:” appears in the display, and the RD-700 is synchronized to the tempo of the external MIDI device. The tempo cannot be changed with the RD-700 when “M:” is indicated.

Changing Patterns (Pattern)

This selects the rhythm pattern. Select from 85 options. When this is set to OFF, the Rhythm does not sound, even if

PART SWITCH [RHYTHM] is pressed.

Parameter

Pattern

Refer to

143).

“Rhythm Pattern List”

Value

(p.

Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “5.Rhythm.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value.

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

Adjusting the Tempo (Tempo)

Specify the tempo of the Rhythm.

You can also change a rhythm’s pattern in the “Rhythm/ Arpeggio screen” (p. 32).

When you change Patterns while a Rhythm is being played back, the change to the new Pattern is made at the following measure.

Selecting Rhythm Variations (Rhythm Type)

Each Rhythm pattern features two variations that make up each variation different percussion sounds.

Type 1 offering the simple Rhythm, and Type 2 featuring the elaborate Rhythm.

Parameter

Rhythm Type

When this is set to 2, a “ ” is displayed in the upper right of each screen.

1, 2

Value

Edit Mode

NOTE

The RD-700 has only one tempo setting. Once you change the setting, the tempo indicated in the Tone screen and the tempo setting for the arpeggiator (p. 84) both change.

Parameter

Tempo

20–250

Value

You can assign this function to a pedal and use the pedal to control the function. For details, refer to

Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2)”

When the Type is changed while a Rhythm is being played back, a one-measure fill-in (short Phrase) is inserted, then the new Type is played.

“Assigning

(p. 73).

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Changing the Drum Set (Rhy Set)

You can change a rhythm’s drum set (set of drum and percussion tones).

Parameter

Rhy Set

You can select Tones other than Rhythm Sets.

When this setting is changed, the Part 10 Tone also changes.

NOTE

Depending on the Rhythm Set that is selected, the Rhythm Set may not play back properly.

Refer to

Value

“Tone List”

(p. 135).

Changing the Pattern Without Changing the Drum Set (Rhy Set Change)

Making Arpeggio Settings (Arpeggio)

The function that allows you to perform arpeggios (chords whose notes are played sequentially rather than together) from a chord’s constituent notes, just by playing the chord, is called “Arpeggiater.”

You can make more detailed arpeggio settings, including tempo and range.

For more on switching the Arpeggiator on and off, refer to

“Creating Arpeggios from the Chords You Play

([ARPEGGIO])”

How to Make Settings

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

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(p. 49).

Each Rhythm in a rhythm pattern has the most suitable drum set assigned to it. When rhythm patterns are changed, the drum sets also switch, so the tone is changed, but here the drum set stays constant and does not change.

Parameter

Rhy Set Change

Value Description

When the Rhythm is

OFF

changed, the drum set also changes.

When the Rhythm is changed, the drum set does not change.

Switching the Intro and Ending On or Off (Intro/Ending)

These settings determine whether a Rhythm’s intro and ending play (ON), or don’t (OFF).

Parameter

Intro/Ending

Value Description

OFF

The rhythm’s intro and ending are included.

The rhythm’s intro and ending are not included.

Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “6.Arpeggio.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to switch screens, and press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value.

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

Edit Mode

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Adjusting the Tempo (Tempo)

This sets the speed of the arpeggio.

NOTE

The RD-700 has one tempo setting. You can change this setting in the tempo display in the Tone screen; or alternatively, you can change the rhythm’s tempo setting (p.

82).

Parameter

Tempo

20–250

Value

Selecting Parts to Play Arpeggios (Dest. Part)

This setting selects the part that is to play arpeggios when the RD-700 is in Split mode or Layer mode (p. 41).

Setting the Way Arpeggios are Played (Style)

This sets the style of the arpeggio. Select from the following 45 options.

Parameter Value Description

1/4

1/6

1/8

1/12

1/16

1/32

PORTAMENTO A, B

The rhythm will be divided in quarter notes.

The rhythm will be divided in quarter note triplets.

The rhythm will be divided in eighth notes.

The rhythm will be divided in eighth note triplets.

The rhythm will be divided in 16th notes.

The rhythm will be divided in 32nd notes.

A style using the portamento effect.

Parameter

Dest.Part

When transmitting arpeggio performances from the MIDI OUT connector, set this to “ALL.”

UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER, ALL

Value

Setting the Key Range for the Arpeggio Performances (Key Range)

You cannot perform in the normal manner in the range set for arpeggio performances, but you can specify the range used for the arpeggios, which even allows you, for example, to split the keyboard in Single mode (p. 41) and play arpeggios as accompaniment in the left side, and the melody

Edit Mode

in the right. Specify the leftmost and rightmost keys in the range to be

used for arpeggios.

Style

GLISSANDO A glissando style.

SEQUENCE A–D

ECHO An echo-like style.

SYNTH BASS, HEAVY SLAP, LIGHT SLAP, WALK BASS

RHYTHM GTR 1–5

3 FINGER GTR Three-finger guitar style.

STRUM GTR UP, STRUM GTR DOWN, STRUM GTR UD

PIANO BACK., CLAVI CHORD

Styles for sequenced patterns.

Styles appropriate for bass playing.

Styles for guitar cutting. Styles 2–5 are effective when 3–4 notes are held.

Guitar chords strummed both up and down. Effective when 5–6 notes are held.

Styles for keyboard instrument backing.

Key Range

Parameter

A0–C8

Value

WALTZ, SWING WALTZ

Styles in triple meter.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Parameter

Style

Value Description

A reggae-type style. Ef-

REGGAE

PERCUSSION

HARP

SHAMISEN

BOUND BALL

RANDOM

BOSSA NOVA

SALSA

MAMBO

LATIN PERC

SAMBA

TANGO

HOUSE

LIMITLESS

fective when 3 notes are held.

Style effective for percussive instruments.

The playing style of a harp.

The playing style of a Shamisen.

A style suggestive of a bouncing ball.

A style in which the notes sound in random order.

Rhythmic strumming of the guitar in bossa nova style. Hold 3–4 notes for best results. You can increase the tempo and use this as a Samba.

Typical salsa style. Hold 3–4 notes for best results.

Typical mambo style. Hold 3–4 notes for best results.

A rhythm style with Latin percussion instruments such as Clave, Cowbell, Clap, Bongo, Conga, Agogo etc.

Typical samba style. Use for rhythm patterns or bass lines.

Typical tango rhythm style. Hold the root, 3rd and 5th of a triad etc. for best results.

A style for house piano backing. Hold 3–4 notes for best results.

The settings of all parameters can be freely combined without restriction.

Changing the octave range in arpeggio style (Octave Range)

Sets the key range in octaves over which arpeggio will take place.

If you want the arpeggio to sound using only the notes that you actually play, set this parameter to 0.

To have the arpeggio sound using the notes you play and notes 1 octave higher, set this parameter to +1. A setting of -1 will make the arpeggio sound using the notes you play and notes 1 octave lower.

Parameter Value

Octave Range

-3–+3

Changing the Order in Which Notes Are Played (Motif)

Set the order to play the notes for the keys pressed from the following.

NOTE

Depending on the Style settings (p. 84), some choices may not be available. For details on the possible values, refer to

“Arpeggio Style List”

Param

Motif

Value Description

SINGLE UP

SINGLE DOWN

SINGLE UP& DOWN

SINGLE RANDOM

DUAL UP

DUAL DOWN

(p. 142).

Notes you press will be sounded individually, beginning from low to high.

Notes you press will be sounded individually, beginning from high to low.

Notes you press will be sounded individually, from low to high, and then back down from high to low.

Notes you press will be sounded individually, in random order.

Notes you press will be sounded two at a time, beginning from low to high.

Notes you press will be sounded two at a time, beginning from high to low.

Edit Mode

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Param

Motif

Edit Mode

Value Description

DUAL UP& DOWN

DUAL RANDOM

TRIPLE UP

TRIPLE DOWN

TRIPLE UP& DOWN

TRIPLE RANDOM

NOTE ORDER

GLISSANDO

CHORD

BASS+ CHORD 1–5

BASS+ UP 1–8

BASS+ RND 1–3

TOP+UP 1–6

BASS+UP +TOP

Notes you press will be sounded two at a time, from low to high, and then back down from high to low.

Notes you press will be sounded two at a time, in random order.

Notes you press will sound three at a time, from low to high.

Notes you press will sound three at a time, from high to low.

Notes you press will sound three at a time, from low to high and then back down from high to low.

Notes you press will sound three at a time, in random order.

Notes will sound in the order that they were pressed. Up to 32 notes can be stored, so you can create melody lines by pressing keys in the appropriate order.

Notes will be played in an ascending and descending chromatic scale between the lowest and the highest keys that are pressed. Simply press two notes, the lowest and highest.

All notes that are pressed will sound simultaneously.

The lowest of the notes you play will sound, and the remaining notes will sound as a chord.

The lowest of the notes you play will sound, and the remaining notes will be arpeggiated.

The lowest of the notes you play will sound, and the remaining notes will sound in random order.

The highest of the notes you play will sound, and the remaining notes will be arpeggiated.

Simulated fingering of folk guitar’s three-finger picking technique.

Changing the Groove Feel (Beat Pattern/Accent Rate/Shuffle Rate)

Beat Pattern

Select the beat pattern from the choices below. This setting will affect the location of the accent and length of the notes to determine the beat (rhythm).

NOTE

Depending on the Style settings (p. 84), some choices may not be available. For details on the possible values, refer to

“Arpeggio Style List”

Parameter Value

Beat Pattern

When PORTA-A 01– 11 and PORTA-B 01– 15 are selected, you can use Portamento time (p. 81) to control the portamento attack. In this case, it is not necessary to have Portamento Sw set to ON.

Accent Rate

Modifies the strength of accents and the length of the notes to adjust the “groove” feel of the arpeggio. A setting of 100% will produce the most pronounced groove feel.

Parameter

Accent Rate

Shuffle Rate

This setting lets you modify the note timing to create shuffle rhythms. With a setting of 50%, the notes will sound at equal spacing. As this value is increased, the notes will become more “bouncy,” as if they were dotted notes.

Parameter Value

Shuffle Rate

fig.5-6-4

Shuffle Rate = 50%

(p. 142).

1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16 1–3, 1/32 1–3, PORTA-A 01–11, PORTA-B 01–15, SEQ-A 1–7, SEQ-B 1–5, SEQ-C 1–2, SEQ-D 1–8, ECHO 1–3, MUTE 01–16, STRUM1–8, REGGAE1–2, REFRAIN1–2, PERC1–4, WALKBS, HARP, BOUND, RANDOM, BOSSA NOVA, SALSA 1–4, MAMBO 1–2, CLAVE, REV CLA, GUIRO, AGOGO, SAMBA, TANGO 1–4, HOUSE 1–2, 3/4, SWING 3/4

Value

0–100%

50–90%

Shuffle Rate = 90%

50 50 50 50

90 10 90 10

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

NOTE

If the Beat Pattern (p. 86) is 1/4, there will be no shuffle effect even if the Shuffle Rate value is increased.

Keeping the Force of the Notes Constant (Velocity)

This sets how strongly sounds are played when you press the keys.

Parameter

Velocity

Value Description

REAL

1–127

Reproduces the actual strength of the keyboard touch.

Sets the velocity at a fixed valued, regardless of the keyboard touch.

Continuing Arpeggios Even After the Keys Are Released (Arpeggio Hold)

When the hold setting is switched on, you can have arpeggios continue to play even after you release the keys.

Keyboard Part and Controllers Settings (Local Part Param)

The sixteen Parts played by the RD-700’s internal sound generator are referred to as “Internal Parts.”

Of the sixteen Internal Parts, you can select three of them to function as the three Parts (UPPER1, UPPER2, and LOWER) which can be freely controlled with the RD-700’s buttons and keyboard. These three Parts are collectively known as the “Local Parts.”

You can perform operations like Split and Layer with the Local Parts very simply using the RD-700’s keyboard, and you can make more detailed settings for the Parts as well.

How to Make Settings

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

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Parameter

Arpeggio Hold

The [ARPEGGIO] indicator flashes when the Arpeggio Hold is set to ON.

Switching Hold On and Off with the Buttons

Even when not in the Edit screen, you can use the buttons to turn the Hold function on and off.

1. Hold down [ARPEGGIO] and press [TRANSPOSE]. Hold is turned on or off each time the button is

pressed.

Value Description

Arpeggios continue to play

OFF

even after the keys are released.

Arpeggios stop playing when the keys are released.

Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “7.Local Part Param.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to switch screens, and press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Edit Mode

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value. You can set the “Key Range” by pressing the specified

keys.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

Selecting the Part to Be Set (<Local Part>)

Choose the Local Part for which you want to make settings. You can select the Local part by using the PART SELECT

buttons.

Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard (Velocity Sens/Max)

This setting determines how the volume changes in response to the force used to play the keyboard (velocity) and the maximum value of the change.

NOTE

This setting is disregarded with certain tones.

Parameter

UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER

Value

Setting the Key Range for Each Part (Key Range)

When [SPLIT] is pressed in normal performance conditions, the key range is divided at the Split Point, and you can play with two different tones on one keyboard.

Using Key Range allows you to make even more detailed key range settings.

This sets the lower and upper limit of the key range in each part.

After moving the cursor to the parameter to be set, you can make the setting by pressing the designated key and [ENTER].

Parameter

Key Range

NOTE

This is effective only when [SPLIT] is on (p. 43) in the key range settings.

NOTE

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.

A0–C8

Edit Mode

Value

Parameter Value Description

This setting determines how the volume changes in response to the velocity. The volume is increased as the keyboard is played with greater force when a positive

Velocity Sens

Velocity Max 1–127

-63– +63

This is the maximum value for the change in volume occurring in response to the velocity. Lowering this value will produce softer notes even if you play the keyboard strongly.

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Part (Key Transpose)

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

Parameter Value

Key Transpose -48–0–+48

You can also set the same degree of transposition for all parts with [Transpose]. For details, refer to

of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE])”

“Transposing the Key

(p. 46).

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Turning the Controllers in Each Part On and Off

These settings determine whether the pedals connected to each PEDAL jack (Damper, FC1, FC2), the Modulation lever, the Bender, and the [CONTROL] knob are used to control the Parts (ON), or not (OFF).

Parameter Value

Damper Pedal Sw

FC1 Pedal Sw

FC2 Pedal Sw

ON, OFF

Modulation Sw

Bender Sw

Control Sw

Assigning Internal Parts to Local Parts (Part Assign)

Setting MIDI Receive Parts (Internal Part Prm)

The sixteen Parts played by the RD-700’s internal sound generator are referred to as “Internal Parts.”

When connecting an external MIDI device to a sequencer or other device, by assigning the Receive channel to an Internal Part you can receive MIDI messages from the external MIDI device and control the Internal Parts.

These parameters determine how each Part will receive MIDI messages.

How to Make Settings

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

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This determines which internal parts are assigned to the Local parts.

Parameter

Part Assign

1–16

Value

Press CURSOR [ ]/[ ] to select “8. Internal Part Prm.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Edit Mode

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to switch screens, and press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the value.

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Tone screen.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Selecting the Part to Be Set (<Part>, Tone)

Choose the Part for which you want to make settings.

Parameter Value

1–16

<Part>

Tone

Parts assigned to the Local parts are indicated by a marker (UPPER1) appearing after the part name.

When the <Part> to be set is selected, the name of the assigned tone appears. You can select tone using the TONE SELECT buttons.

Setting the Receive Channel (Receive Channel)

When using MIDI messages from an external MIDI device to play the RD-700, set the Receive channels for each of the RD700’s parts so they’re matched up with the channels that’ll be used for transmission by the external MIDI device.

Parameter

Receive Channel

1–16

Value

Making the Effect ON/OFF Settings (MFX Switch)

This setting determines whether the multi-effects are applied (ON), or not (OFF).

For example, with the MFX Dest setting (p. 77) set to “ALL” (multi-effects are applied to all parts), multi-effects are not applied to the parts for which this is set to “OFF.”

Parameter

MFX Switch

OFF

Value

Setting the Required Polyphony (Voice Reserve)

The RD-700 has a maximum polyphony (the number of sounds, or “voices” that can be produced simultaneously by the sound generator) of 128 voices.

This setting specifies the number of voices that will be reserved for each Part when more than 128 voices are played simultaneously. For example if Voice Reserve is set to 6 for Part 1, Part 1 will always have 6 notes of sound-producing capacity available to it even if a total of more than 128 notes (total for all Parts) are being requested.

You can make separate Voice Reserve settings for each individual Part.

Setting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan)

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

The Volume setting is mainly used in the Split and Layer key modes to obtain the desired balance in volume between each part.

The Pan setting localizes the sound image of each part 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.

Edit Mode

Parameter

Volume

Pan L63–0–63R

0–127

Value

Parameter

Voice Reserve

Value

0–64 * The figure in parentheses before the

settings value shows the remaining number of voices that can be set. It is not possible for the settings of all Parts to total an amount greater than

64.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Setting Reception and Blocking of MIDI Messages from External MIDI Controllers

You can change the RD-700’s tones by reception of MIDI messages generated through the actions of modulation levers, pedals, knobs, and other such external MIDI devices controls.

You can set whether to have the following MIDI messages received (ON), or not (OFF) individually in each part.

Parameter Value

Rx.Bank Select

Rx.Program Change

Rx.Modulation

Rx.Bender

Rx.Volume

Rx.Hold-1

Rx.Pan

ON, OFF

Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament/Key)

This sets the tuning and keynote (tonic) for each part. 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.

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

Value Description

Equal Temperament. This tuning divides an octave into 12 equal parts. Every

EQUAL

interval produces about the same amount of slight dissonance. This setting is in effect when you turn on the power.

Parameter

Temperament

Temperament Key

Value Description

Just (Major). This scale eliminates dissonance in fifths and thirds. It is un-

JUST MAJ

JUST MIN

PYTHAGOR EAN

KIRNBERGER

MEAN TONE

WERCKMEISTER

ARABIC

C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B

suited to playing melodies and cannot be transposed, but is capable of beautiful sonorities.

Just (Minor). 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.

This scale devised by the philosopher Pythagoras eliminates dissonance in fourths 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).

Arabic Scale. This scale is suitable for Arabic music.

Sets the keynote.

Edit Mode

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Other Functions (Utility)

Utility includes functions for sending data to external MIDI sequencers and other devices and for restoring the settings to their original factory state.

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to select “Bulk Dump Temporary” or “Bulk Dump SETUP.”

Parameter

Bulk Dump Temporary

The contents of the currently selected Setup are transmitted.

Value

For more on “Rec Setting” in Utility menu, refer to

for Recording (Rec Setting)”

(p. 95).

“Settings

Transferring the RD-700’s Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)

You can transfer the contents of Setups and the RD-700’s system settings to an external MIDI device. This operation is called “bulk dump.”

Use this procedure to save the data to an external MIDI device in situations such as when you want to perform by connecting another RD-700 with the same settings, or to prevent your Setups and system settings from corruption.

Use a MIDI cable (optional) to connect the RD-700’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector on an external sequencer.

Press [EDIT] to turn it on. The Edit Menu screen appears.

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Bulk Dump SETUP

NOTE

While the Bulk Dump is in progress, no sounds are produced even when the keys are pressed. In addition, Rhythms and arpeggios being played are also stopped.

The contents of Setups in the specified range are transmitted.

Bulk Dump Temporary

Press CURSOR [ ]. A screen like the one shown below appears.

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Put the external sequencer in record mode.

Press [INC/YES] to transmit the settings. To cancel the Bulk Dump, press [DEC/NO]. The message “Now, Executing...” appears in the display

during transmission of the data.

Press CURSOR [ ] to select “9.Utility.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

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Edit Mode

After the transmitting is finished, the display will indicate “COMPLETED.”

You are returned to the Edit screen.

10.

Stop the external sequencer.

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Bulk Dump SETUP

Press CURSOR [ ]. A screen like the one shown below appears.

Parameter

From

Send System

Press CURSOR [ ] / [ ] and [INC/YES]/[DEC/ NO] to set the transmitted SETUPs.

Press CURSOR [ ]. A screen like the one shown below appears.

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Setup number for the first Setup to be transmitted.

Setup number for the last Setup to be transmitted.

Determines whether the system settings are to be transmitted (YES), or not (NO).

Value

Restoring saved settings to the RD-700

When returning settings saved to an external sequencer back to the RD-700, an Exclusive message is transmitted from the external sequencer, then the data is received by the RD-700.

NOTE

Be aware that when you restore SETUPs data to the RD-700, the data in the RD-700 will be overwritten and lost.

Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external sequencer to the MIDI IN connector of the RD-700.

Set the device ID number to the same setting as when you performed the bulk dump.

Setting the Device ID Number ➔

Number (Device ID)”

Make sure that [EDIT] indicator is extinguished. If the [EDIT] indicator is lit, press [EDIT] to turn the indicator light off and put the RD-700 in normal performance mode.

Transmit (play back) the data from the external sequencer.

After the transmitting is finished, the display will indicate “COMPLETED.”

(p. 71)

“Setting the Device ID

Put the external sequencer in record mode.

10.

Press [INC/YES] to transmit the settings. To cancel the Bulk Dump, press [DEC/NO]. A screen like the one shown below appears.

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11.

After the transmitting is finished, the display will indicate “COMPLETED.”

You are returned to the Edit screen.

12.

Stop the external sequencer.

NOTE

After playback of the Bulk Dump SETUP data, the RD-700 writes the data to the internal memory. Be sure never to turn off the power while this data is being written (while “Now, writing Bulk Dump Data. Keep on POWER!” is showing).

For details on transmitting exclusive data, refer to the owner’s manual for your sequencer.

NOTE

Play back the external sequencer at the same tempo you used when performing the bulk dump. If you use a faster tempo, the data may not be restored correctly.

NOTE

Data cannot be received if the Device ID of the receiving device differs from the Device ID used when Bulk Dump was carried out.

NOTE

Exclusive messages cannot be received when set to GM Mode (p. 98). Carry out the operation after first exiting GM Mode.

Edit Mode

Detailed Settings for Each Function ([EDIT])

Restoring the settings to the factory condition (Factory Reset)

The settings stored in the RD-700 can be returned to their factory settings.

NOTE

Executing “Factory Reset All” results in deletion of the Setups (p. 54). If you want to keep any data you have stored, use the “Bulk Dump SETUP” operation to save the data to an external sequencer (p. 92).

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

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Press CURSOR [ ] to select “9.Utility.”

Press [INC/YES]. The confirmation message appears.

fig.LCD

To cancel the Factory Reset, press [DEC/NO].

Press [INC/YES] once again to start the Factory Reset operation.

NOTE

Never turn off the power during Factory Reset (while “Now, Executing” appears in the display).

After the Factory Reset operation is finished, the display will indicate “COMPLETED.”

The Tone screen returns to the display.

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

fig.utility1.eps_150

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] to select “Factory Reset Current” or “Factory Reset All.”

Parameter Value

Factory Reset Current

Factory Reset All

The currently selected Setup returned to their factory settings.

The settings stored in the RD-700 can be returned to their factory settings.

NOTE

While the Factory Reset is in progress, no sounds are produced even when the keys are pressed. In addition, Rhythms and arpeggios being played are also stopped.

Factory Reset Current

Edit Mode

Press CURSOR [ ]. A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.LCD

Factory Reset All

Press CURSOR [ ]. A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.LCD

Press [INC/YES]. The confirmation message appears.

fig.LCD

To cancel the Factory Reset, press [DEC/NO].

Press [INC/YES] once again to start the Factory Reset operation.

NOTE

Never turn off the power during Factory Reset (while “Now, Executing” appears in the display).

After the Factory Reset operation is finished, the display will indicate “COMPLETED.”

The Tone screen returns to the display.

Connecting External MIDI Devices

Recording RD-700 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

fig.

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

MIDI Sequencer

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

Press CURSOR [ ] to select “9.Utility.”

Press CURSOR [ ] to display the Edit screen.

fig.utility1.eps_150

Press CURSOR [ ] to select “Rec Setting.”

Press CURSOR [ ], and the following screen will appear:

fig.LCD

RD-700

Before starting the connection procedure, make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off.

After reading

Equipment”

headphones.

Connect the external MIDI sound device with the MIDI cable as shown in the figure below.

As described in the power of each device.

“Connecting the RD-700 to External

(p. 22), connect an audio device/system or

“Turning On the Power”

(p. 24), turn on

Settings for Recording (Rec Setting)

“Rec Mode” is a convenient feature to use when recording to an external sequencer.

When using the REC Mode function, you can get the most suitable settings for recording the RD-700’s data to an external sequencer, without having to make all the Part and channel settings.

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light. The Edit Menu screen appears.

fig.Editmenu2.eps_150

Parameter

Rec Mode

Local Switch

Press CURSOR [ ] or [ ] and press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] to set the values.

When you have finished making the settings, press [EDIT], extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Tone screen. The settings for recording to the external sequencer are

now selected.

NOTE

With Rec Mode set to ON, you cannot change the MIDI TX Part settings (p. 60). Pressing [MIDI TX] does not call up the MIDI TX screen when Rec Mode is set to ON.

Value Description

Ordinarily this will be set to OFF. Setting this to ON enables Rec Mode, switching the RD-700 to the appropriate settings for recording.

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

“About the Local Switch”

(p. 96).

Connecting MIDI Devices

Connecting External MIDI Devices

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

RD-700

Sequencer

Recording

MIDI Thru: On

Local Switch: Off

Keyboard Controller

Section

Sound

Generator

Section

Recording the Performance

Use the following procedure when recording to an external sequencer.

Turn on the external sequencer’s Thru function. 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.

Select the Setup for the performance to be recorded. For instructions on selecting the Setup, refer to p. 54.

Set the Rec Setting. Use the procedure described in the previous section

“Settings for Recording” to make the following settings.

Rec Mode: ON

Local Switch: OFF

Begin recording with the external sequencer.

Bulk Dump the Setup. Using the Utility Bulk Dump Temporary 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-700’s Settings to an External

MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)”

(p. 92).

About the Local Switch

The switch that connects and disconnects the MIDI connection between the keyboard controller section and the sound generator section (p. 31) 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).

Perform on the RD-700.

When the performance is finished, stop recording with the external sequencer.

Recording is now complete. You can then listen to the recorded performance by

playing it back on the external sequencer.

Exiting Rec Mode

When Rec Mode is set to ON, you cannot change the MIDI TX 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.

NOTE

The settings made in Rec Setting cannot be saved. Rec Setting automatically switch to “

” when the power is turned on.

Connecting MIDI Devices

Rec Mode: OFF, Local Switch:

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.

Connecting External MIDI Devices

Playing the RD-700’s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device

Try Playing the RD-700 from an External MIDI Device.

Making connections

fig.

MIDI OUT

MIDI Sequencer

MIDI IN

RD-700

Before starting the connection procedure, make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off.

Selecting RD-700 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-700 allows you to switch Setups and Tones.

Switching Setups

The MIDI messages transmitted by the external MIDI device will be received by the RD-700 to select Setups as shown in the following table.

Number

1–100

When switching setups, you must match the MIDI channel of the transmitting device with the RD-700’s Control channel. (p. 70)

When switching the tones in each part, match the MIDI channel of the transmitting device with the RD-700’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

85 0 1–100

Program Change

Number

After reading

Equipment”

headphones.

Connect the external MIDI device with the MIDI cable as shown in the figure below.

As described in the power of each device.

“Connecting the RD-700 to External

(p. 22), connect an audio device/system or

“Turning On the Power”

(p. 24), turn on

Setting the Channels

Set the RD-700’s receive channel to match the external MIDI device’s transmit channel.

For instructions on setting the RD-700’s Receive channel, refer to (p. 90).

When both channels are matched, playing the external MIDI device produces sounds from the RD-700’s sound generator.

For instructions on how to set the transmit channel of the external MIDI device, refer to the owner’s manual for your external MIDI device.

“Setting the Receive Channel (Receive Channel)”

Switching Tones

The MIDI messages transmitted by the external MIDI device will be received by the RD-700 to select Tones as shown in the following table.

Bank Select Program

Group

PIANO

E.PIANO

CALV/ MALLET

ORGAN

STRINGS

PAD

GTR/ BASS

BRASS/ WINDS

VOICE/ SYNTH

Rhythm Set

Number

001 – 019

020 – 039

040 – 059

060 – 089

090 – 109

110 – 129

130 – 159

160 – 179

180 – 199 087 072 001 – 020

200 – 203 086 064 001 – 004

MSB LSB

087 064 001 – 019

087 065 001 – 020

087 066 001 – 020

087 067 001 – 030

087 068 001 – 020

087 069 001 – 020

087 070 001 – 030

087 071 001 – 020

Change Number

Connecting MIDI Devices

For details on the SRX Series, refer to the owner’s manual for the SRX Series Wave Expansion Board.

Connecting External MIDI Devices

Using the RD-700 as a GM Sound Module (GM Mode)

The RD-700 features a back or create GM score data (music files for GM sound module).

Switching to GM mode not only enables proper playback of GM Scores, but also allows you to mute specific Parts, play the Parts using the RD-700’s keyboard, and change the Tones for specific Parts.

Points to Note Regarding GM Mode

• All buttons and knobs other than CURSOR buttons, [INC/YES], [DEC/NO], ONE TOUCH [PIANO], and [SETUP] are disabled in GM mode.

• Be sure to play back from the beginning of the song. When playback of a song is started at any point other than the beginning, the sound generator settings are not reset to the GM and GM2 initial settings values, and the song is not played back correctly.

• When the RD-700 receives a GS Reset message, the RD700 is enabled for the GS format (a shared set of specifications proposed by Roland for standardization of multi-timbral sound modules). This permits playback of music data bearing the GS logo (GS music data). However, Roland’s Sound Canvas Series (including the SC-8850 and SC-8820 models) feature a different sound module format and expanded tone map, so data created exclusively for the Sound Canvas Series may not play back properly on the RD-700.

• You cannot enter GM mode using solely the RD-700 on its own. The RD-700 is switched to GM mode upon reception of a GM System On, GM2 System On, or GS Reset message, which has been supplied to it by being contained within the setup data placed at the beginning of a song that is to be played back.

• You cannot switch to GM mode if the Edit screen’s System settings, or the Rx GM System ON, Rx GM2 System ON, or GS Reset settings are set to “OFF.” For details, refer to

GM2 System On and GS Reset”

Connecting MIDI Devices

Playing Back GM Scores

Connect an external sequencer. See p. 97.

GM mode

“Switching Between Reception of GM/

—a convenient way to play

(p. 70).

Playback of the GM Score begins, and the following GM Mode screen is displayed on the RD-700.

fig.LCD

Part 1~8 Part 9~16

When you play the RD-700’s keyboard, you can then perform using the Tone for the currently selected Part.

Changing the tone of a specific part

In the GM Mode screen, press the CURSOR buttons to move the cursor to the Part number.

Press [DEC/NO] or [INC/YES] to select the Part whose Tone is to be changed.

Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to the Tone number.

Press [DEC/NO] or [INC/YES] to select the tone. The specified Part is played using the selected Tone.

Muting a Specific Part

In the GM Mode screen, use the CURSOR buttons to move the cursor to the marker for the Part to be muted.

Press [DEC/NO] or [INC/YES] to select whether the mute is turned on or off.

Display

MIDI messages are received. The perfor-

❍

–

You can perform on the RD-700’s keyboard even when Parts are muted.

mance is played back according to the MIDI messages.

MIDI messages are not received. This Part is muted.

Meaning

Exiting GM Mode

In the GM Mode screen, press [PIANO] or [SETUP]. The RD-700 goes out of GM mode and the Tone screen

appears in the display. When the above step is carried out while playback of a

GM Score is in progress, the RD-700 switches out of GM mode and the Tone screen is displayed while playback of the song continues.

Play back the GM Score with the external sequencer.

Troubleshooting

If the RD-700 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

103).

Problem Check/Solution

Power Not Coming On

No Sound

“Error Messages/Other Messages”

Is the RD-700’s AC adapter properly plugged into a power source as well as connected to the RD-700?

Is the power for connected amps and speakers turned on? Is the volume turned all the way down?

Is the VOLUME slider turned all the way down?

Are all connections properly made?

• When using the RD-700 as a standalone instrument, be sure to connect with audio cables or use headphones (p. 22).

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 PART SWITCH set to OFF (p. 45, p.

62)?

Is a Part’s volume turned off with the PART LEVEL slider (p. 45, p. 62)?

If the sound for a pressed key does is not being played, is the Local Switch set to OFF?

• In the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode, set the Local Switch to ON (p. 95).

Are the effect settings correct?

• Check the ON/OFF settings for MULTI EFFECTS [ON/OFF] (p.

53), and MFX/Reverb/Chorus MFX <Other Prm> effect balance and level settings in Edit mode (p. 77, p. 104).

(p.

Problem

No Sound

No Sound for Specific Part

No Sound From the Connected MIDI Device

No Sound in a Specific Range

Check/Solution

Are the Wave Expansion Boards correctly installed?

• When selecting settings while using the EXPANSION [A] or [B] Tones or Rhythm Sets, confirm that the specified Wave Expansion Boards are properly installed in the specified slots (p. 16).

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 Part’s volume level turned down?

• Check the PART LEVEL sliders (p. 45, p. 62) and the Internal Part Prm Volume settings in Edit mode (p.

90).

Are the Part’s MIDI Receive channel and the MIDI Transmit channel for the connected MIDI device matched?

• Check the MIDI Receive channel settings with Internal Part Prm Receive Channel in Edit mode (p. 90).

Is the device enabled to transmit MIDI messages?

• Set [MIDI TX] and PART SWITCH to ON (p. 62). MIDI messages cannot be transmitted if PART SWITCH is set to OFF.

Is the RD-700’s keyboard controller section MIDI Transmit channel matched to the connected MIDI device’s MIDI Receive channel?

• Make the Ch settings in the MIDI TX screen (p. 60).

Has the range in which sounds are to be played (the key range) been set?

• Check the settings for the LWR and UPR Parts in the MIDI TX screen (p. 63), as well as the Local Part Param Key Range settings in Edit mode (p. 88).

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.

Appendices

Troubleshooting

Problem

Tones Are Altered

When UPPER Tone is Selected, LOWER Changes to Same Tone

Tone Doesn’t Change/Keyboard Not Switching to Split or Layer

Tone Doesn’t Change When a TONE SELECT Button is Pressed

Rhythm Not Sounding

Appendices

Check/Solution

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 (p. 54). Resave required settings to a Setup (p. 56).

Did you press ONE TOUCH [PIANO]?

• When ONE TOUCH [PIANO] is pressed, the current Tone, effect, and other settings are disabled, and settings for use in piano performances go into effect (p. 35). Resave required settings to a Setup (p. 56).

Is the Tone Control function assigned to the [CONTROL] knob?

• Check the Control/EQ Control settings in Edit mode (p. 74).

Are the UPPER Part and the LOWER Part set to the same value in the Local Part Param Part Assign settings in Edit mode (p. 89)?

Is [MIDI TX] set to ON?

• When [MIDI TX] is set to ON, the external sound generator is controlled. To change the RD-700’s Tones and make settings in Keyboard mode, set [MIDI TX] to OFF (p. 59).

Is the PART SELECT button for the Part containing the Tone you want to change set to ON (p. 44)?

Is [NUM LOCK] on?

• Tone categories cannot be selected with the TONE SELECT buttons when [NUM LOCK] is on.

Could you have the Tone Wheel screen appearing in the display? (p. 75)

• In the Tone Wheel screen, pressing a TONE SELECT button selects one of the Tone Wheels from 1 through 10.

Set the Part 10 Receive Channel setting in Internal Part Prm in Edit mode to 10 (p. 90).

Problem

Rhythm Not Sounding

Rhythm Intro Not Played/ Rhythm Not Starting From Beginning

Effects Not Applied/Effects Sound Wrong

Check/Solution

Has the System Clock Source setting in Edit mode been set to MIDI (p. 70)? Do you have an external MIDI device connected?

• You cannot set the tempo with the RD-700 when Clock Source is set to MIDI. Accordingly, if no external MIDI device is connected, then no tempo setting is made for the Rhythm, and so the Rhythm does not sound.

Is the MIDI TX screen (p. 59) active?

• Rhythms do not play when the MIDI TX screen appears in the display. Press [MIDI TX] so that the button’s indicator light goes off.

In Edit mode, is the Rhythm Pattern’s Pattern setting turned OFF (p. 82)?

Is the MIDI TX Part’s PART SWITCH [RHYTHM] turned on?

• Are the Local Part’s Rhythm and the MIDI TX Part’s Rhythms synchronized (p. 51)?

Is a Tone Wheel 1–10 Tone selected? Effects are applied differently to the Tone Wheel than they are with other effects.

• Effects set in MFX/Reverb/Chorus MFX Source (p. 77) are applied regardless of each Part MFX Switch ON/OFF setting in the Internal Part Prm settings (p. 90), or the MFX setting for each Tone in the Tone Edit (p. 80).

• When Tone Wheel is selected for multiple Parts, it is applied to all the Parts, regardless of whether the Rx Bender Switch and Rx Hold-1 Switch in the Internal Part Prm settings are ON or OFF (p. 91).

Is MULTI EFFECTS [ON/OFF] set to OFF (p. 53)?

Is the [CONTROL] knob set to MFX Control?

• In Edit mode, set the Control setting in MFX/Reverb/Chorus to MFX CONTROL (p. 77).

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Roland RD-700 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Main Features

Progressive Hammer Action

New Piano Tones

A Full 128 Voices

Equipped With Organ Tone Wheel Sound Generator

Rhythm and Arpeggiator Functions

Fast MIDI Control

Expandability

Simple Push-Button Operation

Full-Graphic LCD Screen

High-Quality Effects

Sophisticated Design

GM/GM2 Compatible

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Getting Ready

Installing the Wave Expansion Board

Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board

Installing SRX Series Boards

Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards

Precautions lors de l’installation de la carte d’extension Wave

Installer les cartes de série SRX

Vérification des cartes d’extension audio aprés installation

Connecting the RD-700 to External Equipment

Connecting Pedals

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning On the Power

Turning Off the Power

Adjusting the Volume

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tune)

Overview of the RD-700

Basic Organization of the RD-700

Units of Sound

Tone

Part

Basic Operation of the RD-700

Main Screens

Special Indications

About the Function Buttons

About the CURSOR Buttons

Changing the Settings Values

Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)

Performing with the Keyboard

Piano Performances (One Touch [Piano])

Performing with a Variety of Tones

Specifying the Tone Number to Select a Tone ([NUM LOCK])

Playing a Rhythm Set

Selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones

Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard

To Switch to Single Mode

Playing with Two Layered Tones ([LAYER])

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

Changing Tones in Layer and Split Mode

Adjust the Volume Level for Individual Parts (PART SWITCH/LEVEL)

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE])

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (REVERB knob)

Adding Breadth to the Sound (CHORUS knob)

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

Adjusting the Level of the Sound’s Low, Mid, and High-Frequency Ranges (EQUALIZER)

Creating Arpeggios from the Chords You Play ([ARPEGGIO])

Changing the Arpeggio Style

Changing Arpeggio Tempos

Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM])

Changing the Rhythm Pattern

Changing Rhythm Tempos

Applying Effects to the Sound (MULTI EFFECTS)

Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP])

Storing Settings to Setups ([WRITE])

Using the RD-700 As a Master Keyboard

What’s MIDI?