Roland RD-700NX User Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

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.

: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

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

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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

For the U.K.

WARNING: IMPORTANT:

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 GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

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.

201b

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

202 + 3a

Roland, GS, and SuperNATURAL are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

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

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

* Material damage refers to damage or

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

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

001-50

Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

002a

Do not open or perform any internal modications on the unit.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specic 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 specic 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 specic thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

008a

The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described as marked on the rear side of unit.

008e

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

003

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specic 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.

004

Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

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

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

005

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

006

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

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 re and shock hazards!

010

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplier 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.

011

Do not place containers containing liquid on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

012a

Immediately turn the power o, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto

the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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.

014

Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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’ 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.

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.

101a

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

101c

This (RD-700NX) for use only with Roland stand KS-G8. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

101f

Even if you observe the cautions given in the owner’s manual, certain types of handling may allow this product to fall from the stand, or cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product.

102b

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

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 re.

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.

106

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

023

DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

107b

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

108d: Selection

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

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

109a

Before cleaning the unit, turn o the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 14).

110a

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

IMPORTANT NOTES

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 lter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn o 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 o when the POWER switch is switched o, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn o the power completely, rst turn o the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Placement

351

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

352a

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

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them o.

354a

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very dierent, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

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.

360

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

361

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., ower 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.

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.

Repairs and Data

452

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up USB memories, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

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 on USB memories.

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory, or USB memories 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.

555

• A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during normal operation.

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.

558d edit

• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by playing an instrument can be transmitted through a oor or wall to an unexpected extent. In particular, when using headphones, please take care not to cause annoyance to others nearby.

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

IMPORTANT NOTES

Using USB Memories

704

• Carefully insert the USB memories all the way in; until it is rmly in place.

705

• Never touch the terminals of the USB memories. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

708

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not allow USB memories to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories.

Handling CDs / DVDs

801

• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

851 (C-01-1)

• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

853 (C-01-2)

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

(C-03-4)

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.

(C-03-5)

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.

(C-03-6)

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modied form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

240 (2a-2)

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

238 (2a-5)

• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.

203

• GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.

220 (3c-T-01)

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

Contents

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

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Placing the RD-700NX on a Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting the External Equipment to RD-700NX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connecting Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Turning the Power On and O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Turning On the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Turning O the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting the USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting the CD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Overview of the RD-700NX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basic Organization of the RD-700NX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

About Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

About Live Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Special Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

About the Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

About the Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

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

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

Piano Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Performing with a Variety of Live Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

Performing with Layered Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing Dierent Tones in Two Dierent Sections of the

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Changing the Tone for a Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (TRANSPOSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (REVERB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Adding Breadth to the Sound (CHORUS/DELAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (COMPRESSOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Enhancing the sound’s denition (SOUND FOCUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Range (EQUALIZER) . . . . . .35

Disabling the Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances . . . . 37

Playing Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing Rhythm Tempos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the Rhythm Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing the Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Selecting the Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Changing Song Tempos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Return to the Beginning of the Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Getting ready to record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Starting/stopping recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Applying Eects to the Sound (MFX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone (Rotary Eect) .43

Changing the Layer LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments . . . . . . . . .43

Selecting Stored Settings (Live Set ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Registering the Live Sets You Like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Storing Settings to Live Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones . 46

Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Changing the Key Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Finely Adjusting the Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed 48

Making the Equalizer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Restore the Settings to Initial Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Making Detailed Settings for the E. Piano Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Selecting an Eect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Selecting the Type of Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Restore the settings to initial conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Making Detailed Settings for Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Making Tone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Making Layer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Using the RD-700NX As a Master Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . 58

What’s MIDI? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

About MIDI Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Adjusting the Volume of Each Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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

Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Adjusting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus (Reverb/Chorus) . 62

Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Layer (Trans-

pose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting the Key Range for Each Layer (Key Range) . . . . . . . . . .62

Changing the Range That Plays in Response to the Veloc-

ity (Velocity Range) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Changing Tone Elements (ATK/DCY/REL/COF/RES) . . . . . . . . . .63

Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force

Used to Play the Keyboard (Velocity Sense/Max) . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Pitch

Bend Lever (Bend Range) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Setting the Amount of Modulation Applied (Modulation

Depth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Turning Each Controller On and O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Transmitting the Control Change (USER CC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Detailed Settings for Each Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Setting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Contents

Making System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tune) . . . . . . . . .67

Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ

Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Preventing Pedal Settings from Being Switched (Pedal

Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones are

Switched (Tone Remain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Preventing the [S1] [S2] buttons from Being Switched

(S1/S2 Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using Program Change Messages to Switch Live Sets

(Live Set Control Channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Selecting the USB Driver (USB Driver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Switching the USB Memory Mode (USB Memory Mode) . . . .69

Selecting the USB MIDI Thru Switch (USB MIDI Thru Switch) .69

Selecting the Function of the MIDI THRU/OUT 3 Connec-

tor (MIDI OUT3 Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Switching the Pedal’s Polarity (Damper/FC1/FC2 Polarity) . . .69

Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament/Key) . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Switching Between Reception of GM/GM2 System On

and GS Reset (Rx GM/GM2 System ON, Rx GS Reset) . . . . . . . . 70

Setting the Keyboard Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key

Touch Oset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Play-

ing Force (Velocity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Veloc-

ity (Velo Delay Sens) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key

Range (Velo Keyw Sens) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Specifying the Note-o Keyboard Depth (Key O Position) .71

Pedal/[S1] [S2] Buttons Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Assigning Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2 Pedal Assign) . . . . . . 72

Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2] Buttons (S1/S2 Assign) .73

Assigning Functions to the LAYER LEVEL Sliders (Slider

Assign) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Specifying the Destination Layer for Multi-Eect Control

(MFX Ctrl Dest) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Changing the Harmonic Bar Settings (Harmonic Bar) . . . . . . .73

Reverb/Chorus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Making Reverb Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Setting Chorus and Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Making the Compressor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Selecting the Type of Compressor (Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Detailed Settings of Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Saving a Live Set File (LIVE SET Save) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Calling Up Live Set Files (LIVE SET Load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Deleting a Live Set File (LIVE SET Delete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Copying a Live Set File (LIVE SET Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Deleting a Song (SONG Delete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Copying a Song (SONG Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Formatting Memory (Format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Making the Rhythm Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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

Adjusting the Volume (Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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

Changing the Drum Set (Rhy Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Selecting the MIDI Output Connector (MIDI Out Port) . . . . . .82

Selecting the MIDI Output Channel (MIDI Channel) . . . . . . . . .82

About V-LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

V-LINK Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Detailed Settings of V-LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Local ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Changing Settings Related to Song Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Selecting the parts that will produce sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Factory Reset Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Factory Reset All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Connecting External MIDI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Recording RD-700NX Performances to an External MIDI Se-

quencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Connecting to an External Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Settings for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Recording the Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Exiting Rec Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

About the Local Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Playing the RD-700NX’s Internal Sound Generator from an

External MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Selecting RD-700NX Sounds from an External MIDI Device . .88

Connecting to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Connecting to a Computer via the USB MIDI Connector . . . . . . . . . .89

Switching USB Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Changing the USB Memory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Using the RD-700NX as a USB MIDI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Other Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Eect List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

MFX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

About the Ivory Feel Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Features of an Ivory Feel keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Purpose-Oriented Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

2 3

1. [VOLUME] slider

Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT jacks, PHONES jack, and BALANCED OUT jacks (p. 18).

2. [V-LINK] Button

Switching this on lets you control external V-LINK compatible video equipment connected to the RD-700NX (p. 83).

3. EQUALIZER

[LOW] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s low-frequency range (p. 35).

[LOW MID] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s low-midrange frequencies (p. 35).

[HIGH MID] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s high-midrange frequencies (p. 35).

[HIGH] Knob

Adjusts the sound’s high-frequency range (p. 35).

You can adjust the center frequency of each band by holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and turning the corresponding EQUALIZER knob ([LOW] knob / [LOW MID] knob / [HIGH MID] knob / [HIGH] knob).

EQUALIZER [ON/OFF] Button

Turns the equalizer on/o (p. 35).

4. REVERB, CHORUS/DELAY, COMPRESSOR, SOUND FOCUS

REVERB [DEPTH] Knob

Adjusts the amount of reverb (p. 33).

[REVERB] Button

Changes the reverb type (p. 33).

CHORUS/DELAY [DEPTH] Knob

Adjusts the amount of chorus (p. 33).

[CHORUS/DELAY] Button

Changes the chorus type (p. 33).

COMPRESSOR [DEPTH] Knob

Adjusts the amount of compression (p. 34).

COMPRESSOR [ON/OFF] Button

Turns the compressor on/o (p. 34).

SOUND FOCUS [DEPTH] Knob

Allows you to enhance the sound’s de nition (p. 34).

SOUND FOCUS [ON/OFF] Button

Turns Sound Focus on/o (p. 34).

5. LAYER SWITCH/CONTROL

LAYER Switch

Turns each LAYER’s sound on and o (p. 31).

LAYER LEVEL Slider

Adjusts the volume level for each part (p. 31).

If the CONTROL indicator is lit, the sound will change in real time according to the parameter or function that is assigned (p. 31).

SONG/RHYTHM [SELECT ] Button

Displays a screen where you can select a song or rhythm (p. 37, p. 38).

SONG/RHYTHM [

Start/stops playback of the song or rhythm (p. 37, p. 38)

[CONTROL/LAYER LEVEL] Button

This determines the function of the LAYER LEVEL sliders (p. 73).

[MIDI] Button

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

86).

[SPLIT] Button

This button selects “Split mode,” whereby the keyboard is divided into two regions, allowing you to play separate sounds with the right and left hands (p. 29).

In addition, you can listen to the demo songs by simultaneously pressing this button and the [TRANSPOSE] button (DEMO PLAY) (p. 25).

[TRANSPOSE] Button

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

In addition, you can listen to the demo songs by simultaneously pressing this button and the [SPLIT] button (DEMO PLAY) (p. 25).

] Button

6 7 8

Panel Descriptions

6. DISPLAY

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

[LAYER EDIT] Button

This allows you to change the Layer settings (p. 56).

You can also use this to assign functions in some screens.

[TONE EDIT] Button

This allows you to change the tone settings (p. 54).

You can also use this to assign functions in some screens.

[DEC] Button, [INC] Button

These are used to modify values.

If you keep on holding down one button while pressing the other, the value change accelerates.

VALUE Dial

This is used to modify values.

Cursor [

Press these to switch pages and to move the cursor.

[EXIT/SHIFT] Button

Pressed to return to a previous screen or to cancel a procedure that is in progress.

Additionally, you can easily call up Edit screens for related parameters for the following functions by holding down this button while pressing buttons, turning knobs, or operating other controllers.

[ENTER] Button

This is used to  nalize a value or execute an operation.

] [ ] [ ] [ ] Buttons

7. ONE TOUCH

PIANO [CONCERT] Button, [STUDIO] Button, [BRILLIANT] Button

Selects the optimum settings for piano performances (p. 46).

E. PIANO [1] Button, [2] Button, [3] Button

Selects the optimum settings for E. Piano performances (p. 50).

8. FUNCTION

[MENU] Button

Press this button when you wish to adjust various settings (p. 65).

[WRITE] Button

Stores the current settings to “Live Set” (p. 45).

BANK [PRESET] button

Selects a Live Set from the Preset bank.

BANK [USER] button

Selects a Live Set that was saved in the User bank. Live Sets you edit can be stored in the User bank (p. 45).

9. LIVE SET buttons

These buttons select Live Set categories (p. 27).

When you’re in an edit screen, you can use these buttons to enter numerical values.

10. [S1] Button, [S2] Button

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

11. Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

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

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

12. [POWER ON] Switch

This switch turns the power on/o (p. 17).

13. AC IN Connector

Connect the included power cord to this connector (p. 14).

14. USB MEMORY Connector

Connect separately sold USB memory or a CD-ROM drive here (p. 18).

Use USB memory or a CD-ROM drive made by Roland.

15. USB MIDI Connector

You can connect this to your computer so that it can exchange performance data with the RD-700NX (p. 89).

16. [DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob

Adjusts the display’s contrast (p. 18).

17. PEDAL Jacks (DAMPER, FC1, FC2)

Connecting the pedal switch provided with the RD-700NX to the DAMPER jack allows you to use the switch as a damper pedal.

With a pedal connected to the FC1 or FC2 jack, you can then assign a variety of functions to the pedal (p. 72).

18. MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT 1, OUT 2, THRU/OUT 3)

Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for transmission of MIDI messages (p. 86).

The THRU/OUT 3 connector’s function can be switched to operate either as MIDI THRU or as MIDI OUT (p. 69).

19. OUTPUT L (MONO)/R Jacks

Provide output of the audio signals. These are connected to an amp or other device. For monaural output use the L/MONO jack (p. 15).

20. BALANCED OUT L/R Jacks

Connectors for balanced output of the audio signals. Connect to mixers and other such gear (p. 15).

21. PHONES Jack

A set of headphones can be connected to this jack (p. 15).

Even when headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the OUTPUT jacks and BALANCED OUT jacks.

Getting Ready

Align the center

screw on the

bottom of the

RD-700NX with

the center of the

stand.

Placing the RD-700NX on a Stand

If you place the RD-700NX on a stand, you must use the KS-G8 (sold separately). When placing the RD-700NX on the KS-G8, place it in the position shown below.

NOTE

Using the RD-700NX with any other stand may produce an unstable situation, possibly causing the instrument to fall or overturn, and resulting in injury or damage.

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

Seen from the side

Align the seam in the RD-700NX’s panel (on the bottom, near the front) with the corners of the stand’s rubber feet.

Seen from the rear

Align the center screw on the bottom of the RD-700NX with the center of the stand.

NOTE

When placing the RD-700NX on the stand, be careful not to pinch your  ngers between the instrument and the stand.

Getting Ready

Connecting the Power Cord

Rear Panel

1. Before you begin making connections, con rm the following.

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

Is the power to the RD-700NX or connected amp turned o ?

2. Connect supplied power cord to the AC IN connector of the RD-700NX, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.

Getting Ready

Connecting the External Equipment to RD-700NX

The RD-700NX is not equipped with an ampli er or speakers. In order to produce sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones.

* Audio cables, USB cables, MIDI cables, headphones, expression pedals, and USB memory are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need

to purchase accessories such as these.

NOTE

921

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

Power ampli er

Monitor speakers

(powered)

Computer

Mixer etc.

Stereo headphones

to Power outlet

Damper pedal

(DP Series)

RD-700NX Rear Panel

Expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7)

or Pedal switch (DP Series)

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

Pedal unit

(RPU-3)

MIDI sound module etc.

MIDI sequencer etc.

V-LINK-compatible

video equipment.

Getting Ready

1. Before you begin making connections, con rm the following.

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

Is the power to the RD-700NX or connected amp turned o ?

2. Connect supplied power cord to the AC IN connector of the RD-700NX, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.

3. Connect the RD-700NX and the external devices.

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

Use MIDI cables to connect MIDI devices. Use USB cables to connect computer.

If you are using headphones, plug them into the PHONES jack.

Connect pedal switches or expression pedals as necessary.

About the Output Jacks

922

RD-700NX is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after  rst checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

NOTE

• Use Stereo headphones.

Use headphones made by Roland. Using other headphones might not give you enough volume.

925

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

MEMO

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

Connecting Pedals

Connect the pedal included with the RD-700NX 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 FC1 or FC2 jack allows you to assign a variety of functions to the pedal (p. 57, p. 72).

NOTE

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

Turning the Power On and O

NOTE

941

Once the connections have been completed (p. 15), turn on power to your various devices in the order speci ed. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning On the Power

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

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

Getting Ready

2. Press the upper portion of the [POWER ON] switch on the back of the RD-700NX to turn on the power.

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

NOTE

• To prevent incorrect functioning of the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever (p. 34), refrain from touching the lever while the power to the RD-700NX is

turned on.

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• This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

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

• In the unlikely event the power is turned o or cut o while Factory Reset (p. 85) is in progress, the data may become corrupted, and it may require additional time for the unit to start up the next time.

3. Turn on the power to connected external devices.

4. Adjust the volume of the connected external devices.

5. Adjust the RD-700NX’s volume.

Turning O the Power

1. Before you switch on the power, turn the volume down all the way by moving the [VOLUME] slider.

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

2. Turn o the power to connected external devices.

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

The power is switched o .

NOTE

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If you need to turn o the power completely,  rst turn o the [POWER ON] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).

Getting Ready

Adjusting the Volume

1. 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.

Adjusting the Display Contrast

The characters in the display may be di cult to view immediately after turning on the power or after extended use; this may also be because of where and how the display is situated. In such instances, adjust the display contrast by turning the [DISPLAY CONTRAST] knob on the rear panel.

Rear Panel

Connecting the USB Memory

You can copy Live Set  les and song  les to separately sold USB memory for safekeeping.

You can also play back SMF music  les that’s saved on USB memory, or play audio  les from USB memory (p. 38).

1. Connect your USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector located on the RD-700NX’s rear panel.

Rear Panel

NOTE

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• Never insert or remove a USB memory while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB memory.

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• Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in-until it is  rmly in place.

MEMO

If you’re using new USB memory, you must  rst initialize (format) it on the RD-700NX. For details, refer to “Formatting Memory (Format)” (p. 81).

Connecting the CD Drive

If you’re using a stand (KS-G8), you can use the screw holes on the bottom of the RD-700NX to attach a CD drive (sold separately).

MEMO

For information on turning on/o your CD drive and how to insert or remove a CD, refer to the owner’s manual that came with your CD drive.

Getting Ready

1. Connect the USB cable included with the CD drive to the RD-700NX’s USB MEMORY connector.

Rear Panel

NOTE

When connecting the USB cable, make sure that it is oriented correctly, and push it  rmly all the way into the connector. Do not use excessive force.

2. Switch on power to the connected CD drive.

3. Switch on the RD-700NX’s power.

NOTE

• Use a CD drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if any other CD drive is used.

• CDs that contain both music tracks and data will not play correctly.

• The RD-700NX is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that conform the o cial standards-those that carry the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL

AUDIO” logo.

• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that incorporate copyright protection technology and other nonstandard CDs cannot be guaranteed.

• For details on music discs that incorporate copyright protection technology, please contact the disc manufacturer.

• You cannot save songs to CDs, and you cannot delete songs recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you cannot format CDs.

Overview of the RD-700NX

Basic Organization of the RD-700NX

The RD-700NX can be divided into two sections: a controller section and a sound generator section.

Controller Section

Sound Generator Section

Play

This section includes the keyboard, the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, the panel knobs, the sliders, and any pedal connected to the rear panel. Actions such as pressing and releasing of keys on the keyboard, depressing a damper 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

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

Controller Section

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

About Memory

Memory provides storage locations where Live Sets and other settings are stored. There are three types of memory: “temporary memory,” “rewritable memory,” and “non-rewritable memory.”

RD-700NX

Non-rewritable memory

Preset memory

Rewritable memory

System memory

User memory

Live Set 300 sets

Temporary memory (Temporary area)

Live Set

Live Set 100 sets

Temporary memory

Temporary area

Data for the patch you select via the front panel buttons is called up to this area.

When you play the keyboard or play back the SMF, sounds are produced according to the settings that are in the temporary area. When you edit a patch, the changes you make do not directly modify the data in memory; rather, the data is read into the temporary area, then modi ed.

The settings in the temporary area will be lost when you turn o the power or call up other settings. If you want to keep the data that’s in the temporary area, you must store it into rewritable memory.

Rewritable memory

USB memory

SONG

Live Set

System memory

System memory contains system parameter settings that specify how the RD-700NX is to operate.

User memory

Live Sets can be stored in user memory.

USB memory (p. 18)

Live Sets and songs can be stored in USB memory in the same way as in user memory.

Non-rewritable memory

Preset memory

The data in preset memory cannot be rewritten.

If you’ve edited data that was recalled from preset memory, you can store it in rewritable memory (user memory or USB memory).

About Live Sets

The RD-700NX lets you store the sounds that you create.

A sound you create is called a “Live Set”; you can use the buttons to recall a Live Set and then play it.

Live Sets are organized into a “preset bank” and a “user bank.”

Live Set

Controller Section Sound Generator Section

Overview of the RD-700NX

Layer (UPPER 1)

Layer (UPPER 2)

Layer (LOWER 1)

Layer (LOWER 2)

Tone

Rhythm

MFX1 MFX2

Sound

Focus

Reverb

Chorus

Compressor

Equalizer

Rhythm has only reverb

Layer

The RD-700NX features four parts (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2) that you can use for freely controlling the Internal parts with the RD-700NX’s buttons and keyboard. These four parts that are used for controlling the Internal parts are collectively known as the “Layer.”

Furthermore, you can freely control external MIDI sound generators with the RD-700NX in the same manner as with the Layer. You can likewise control the external MIDI sound generator with the four parts (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2), with this group of four parts being referred to as the “EXTERNAL Layer.” The external MIDI sound generator is assigned to these four parts for control.

Tone

The individual sounds used when playing the RD-700NX are referred to as “Tones.” Tones are assigned to each layer.

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

Preset bank

This contains 300 pre-programmed Live Sets.

Although you cannot rewrite the contents of this bank, you are free to create new sounds based on these Live Sets.

User bank

Sounds that you create can be saved in this bank of 100 Live Sets.

For details on how to save a sound, refer to “Storing Settings to Live Sets” (p. 45).

Overview of the RD-700NX

Basic Operation

Main Screens

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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.

ONE TOUCH Screen

When the ONE TOUCH PIANO button or ONE TOUCH E. PIANO button is pressed, setting the RD-700NX to the optimal status for Piano or E. Piano performances, this screen is displayed (p. 26).

Live Set Screen

The currently selected Live Set is displayed (p. 27).

You can edit this Live Set.

Song/Rhythm Screen

When the SONG/RHYTHM [SELECT] button is pressed, this screen is displayed.

You can change Rhythm patterns, Songs, and the tempo (p. 37, p. 38).

You can also connect USB memory (sold separately) to the USB MEMORY connector and play SMF music  les or audio  les that you’ve saved in the USB memory.

Tone Wheel Screen

In the Live Set screen, when any ORGAN Tone “Tone Wheel 1–10” is selected for any of the Layer, this screen is displayed when the Cursor [ ] button is pressed.

The mode when this screen is displayed is called “Tone Wheel mode,” and while in this mode you can simulate the creation of sounds using an organ’s harmonic bars (p. 42).

Pressing the Cursor [EXIT/SHIFT] button when this screen is displayed returns you to the Live Set screen.

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

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Live Set screen.

MIDI Screen

When the [MIDI] button is pressed, and the RD-700NX switches to the mode enabling it to control an external MIDI sound generator.

The status of this button determines whether the RD-700NX’s buttons are used to control the INTERNAL Layer, or to control the EXTERNAL Layer.

In addition, you can make detailed settings for the MIDI messages to be transmitted to the external sound generator (p. 60).

Overview of the RD-700NX

Special Indications

Indication Explanation

When in the Live Set screen, this symbol will be shown in the upper-right part of the screen whenever you select a Live Set that has “TW-Organ 1–10” assigned to any of its layers. Pressing the Cursor [ ] button while this mark is displayed brings up the Tone Wheel screen (p. 42).

About the Function Buttons

[MENU] Button

By pressing the [MENU] button to make the indicator light, you can enter “Edit mode.”

In Edit mode you can make detailed settings for various functions (p. 65).

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

About the Cursor Buttons

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

In the LAYER EDIT screen, these buttons are used to select the layer.

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 the Cursor [

] and [ ] buttons.

[WRITE] Button

Stores the current settings to “Live Set” (p. 45).

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.

Cursor

Additionally, when multiple parameters are presented horizontally in a row, as shown in the MIDI 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.

Overview of the RD-700NX

Editing a Value

When changing settings values, you can use the [DEC] and [INC] buttons, VALUE dial, or the LIVE SET buttons (numeric keys).

[DEC] Button, [INC] Button

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

Purpose Panel operation

To continuously change the value

To rapidly increase the value

To set the item to its default value or turn it o

Hold down the [DEC] button or [INC] button.

While holding down the [INC] button, press the [DEC] button. Conversely, you can rapidly decrease the value by holding down the [DEC] button and pressing the [INC] button.

Press the [DEC] button and [INC] button simultaneously.

VALUE Dial

Turn the dial clockwise to increase the value, or counterclockwise to decrease the value.

LIVE SET buttons ( Numeric Keys)

In edit screens, you can use the LIVE SET buttons as [0]–[9] buttons to directly specify a numerical value.

When you enter the number, the value will blink. This indicates that the value has not yet been  nalized. To  nalize the value press the [ENTER] button.

MEMO

Only numerical values can be entered using the numeric keys.

To switch the positive (+) or negative (-) signs for numerical values and make continuous changes in the numerical values, press the [DEC] or [INC] button.

Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)

Here’s how to listen to these demo songs.

The RD-700NX features the internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities of the instrument.

Demo song “Tone Preview” makes e ective use of the internal tones. There are seventeen demo songs, and each of the One Touch buttons and LIVE SET buttons corresponds to one of the songs.

NOTE

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

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MEMO

When you enter Demo mode, the various settings will be in the same state as they are immediately after the RD-700NX is powered up. Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Live Set (p. 45).

1. Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the [TRANSPOSE] button.

The Demo screen appears.

2. Use the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons, the [DEC] [INC] buttons, or the VALUE dial to select a demo song.

3. Press the [ENTER] button or the [TONE EDIT] (PLAY) button to start playback of the demo song.

When the last song  nishes playing, playback will return to the  rst song and continue.

4. Press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button or the [LAYER EDIT] (MENU) button to stop a demo song during playback.

MEMO

• If you’ve selected “Tone Preview,” press one of the One Touch buttons or the LIVE SET buttons.

• The demo songs will play consecutively, starting with the song of the button you pressed.

• Pressing a One Touch button or a LIVE SET button during playback stops the song being played, and playback of the newly selected song begins.

5. Press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button or the [LAYER EDIT] (EXIT) button while the song is stopped to  nish with the Demo screen.

You will return to the previous screen.

NOTE

The RD-700NX’s keyboard will not produce sound while the demo songs are playing.

Performance

Piano Performances

Now, try performing with the piano.

The RD-700NX lets you call up the ideal settings for piano performance at any time simply by pressing a button. You can also select your preferred tones and settings and store them to the RD-700NX’s buttons.

1. Press the ONE TOUCH PIANO button or the ONE TOUCH E. PIANO button.

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

Pressing the ONE TOUCH E. PIANO button sets the entire keyboard to play with the electric piano tone.

NOTE

When you press a ONE TOUCH PIANO button or a ONE TOUCH E. PIANO button, all settings other than the tone settings will be set to their power-up default values. If you want to preserve these settings, store them to a Live Set (p. 45).

2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or turn the VALUE dial to select a variation.

MEMO

By holding down a ONE TOUCH PIANO button or a ONE TOUCH E. PIANO button for several seconds, you can store the variation that’s currently selected for that button. The next time you press that button, the stored variation will be selected.

Making Detailed Settings

With the RD-700NX, you can also make more detailed settings to make the sound even better match your favorite piano performances. Con gurations can be stored for each variation. Please refer to each as needed.

• Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones

• Making Detailed Settings for the E. Piano Tones

NOTE

When you edit a setting, an “*” will appear.

If you turn o the power or select a One Touch tone or a Live Set while the “*” is shown, the changes you made will be discarded. If you want to keep the settings, save the Live Set (p. 45).

p. 46

p. 50

Performing with a Variety of Live Sets

The RD-700NX comes with a many built-in Sounds.

Each one of these individual sounds is called a “Live Set.”

Live Sets are assigned to the LIVE SET buttons according to the tone category selected. Each category has several variations.

Try selecting and performing with a number of di erent Live Sets.

1. Press the BANK [PRESET] button or the BANK [USER] button to select the bank.

The indicator of the selected button will light.

2. Press any of the LIVE SET buttons to select the category.

The indicator of the selected LIVE SET button will light.

3. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or VALUE dial to select the tone.

Play the keyboard, and you will hear the selected Live Set.

NOTE

When you edit a setting, an “*” will appear.

If you turn o the power or select a di erent Live Set when an “*” is shown in the display, the setting changes you’ve made will be discarded. If you want to keep the settings, save the Live Set (p. 45).

Performance

Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard

The RD-700NX features four Internal layers (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2), and one tone can be assigned to each of these layers.

You can perform using combinations of tones by turning each layer on or o . You can have multiple tones layered together at the same time, and even have di erent tones played in the left and right parts of the keyboard.

Performing with Layered Tones

You can perform with up to four layered tones applied to the entire keyboard.

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1. Press the [UPPER 1] button and [UPPER 2] button, getting the indicators to light.

Try  ngering the keyboard.

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

UPPER 1

UPPER 2

LOWER 1

LOWER 2

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

The Tones for UPPER 1 played.

Likewise, pressing the [LOWER 1] button and [LOWER 2] button lets you then layer four tones.

Performance

Playing Di erent Tones in Two Di erent Sections of the Keyboard

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

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

The Split Point has been set at the factory to “F#3.”

MEMO

You can change the split point. Please refer to “Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point” (p. 29).

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

[LOWER 1] button lights.

Try  ngering the keyboard.

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

LOWER 1 UPPER 1

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

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point

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

1. Hold down the [SPLIT] button for several seconds.

Current value of the setting is displayed.

2. While holding down the [SPLIT] button, press the key that is to become the new split point.

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

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

When you specify the split point, each layer’s key range “LWR (Key Range

Lower)” (p. 56) and “UPR (Key Range Upper)” (p. 56) will be divided to left and right at the split point, and will be set to the values shown in the table.

MEMO

• When the split point is changed, the Key Range “LWR (Key Range Lower)”

(p. 56), “UPR (Key Range Upper)” (p. 56) value also changes.

• You can change the split point, adjusting it in semitone increments, by holding down the [SPLIT] button and pressing the [DEC] [INC] buttons. You can also use the VALUE dial to change the split point.

• You can freely set whatever key ranges you like to each layer. For details, refer to “LWR (Key Range Lower)” (p. 56), “UPR (Key Range Upper)” (p. 56).

Layer Range

UPPER 1, UPPER 2 Split Point +1–C8

LOWER 1, LOWER 2 A0–Split Point

LOWER 2

Split Point (F#3)

UPPER 1

UPPER 2

LOWER 1

Performance

Changing the Tone for a Layer

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1. Press the [Layer EDIT] button to access the layer edit screen.

2. Use the Cursor [

Layers that have their Layer switch turned o are dimmed in the screen.

3. Use the LIVE SET buttons to select the tone category, and then use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to select a tone.

MEMO

If you use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select a layer whose Layer switch is o (unlit), the Layer switch of the selected layer will blink. If you then press the blinking button, that layer’s Layer switch will turn on (lit).

] [ ] buttons to select the layer whose tone you want to change.

Performance

Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Layers

With the RD-700NX, each of the parts that is performed using the internal sound generator is referred to as a Layer.

For each layer (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, LOWER 2), you can use the Layer switch and Layer LEVEL slider to turn the sound on/o and adjust its volume.

Layer

Switch

Layer

LEVEL

Sliders

Layer Switch

These buttons turn each layer on/o .

Layers for which the Layer switch indicator is lit (on) will produce sound when you play the keyboard.

Layers for which the Layer switch indicator is unlit (o ) will not produce sound even if you play the keyboard.

Each Layer switch will alternately turn on/o each time it is pressed.

Layer LEVEL Slider

Adjusts the volume of an individual layer.

When a layer’s Layer switch indicator is not lighted, no sound is produced for the layer even when the slider is moved.

MEMO

Use the [VOLUME] slider when adjusting the overall volume level (p. 18).

NOTE

If the CONTROL indicator is lit, you can’t use the Layer LEVEL sliders to adjust the volume (p. 73).

Performance

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.

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

NOTE

Note messages from MIDI IN connector will not be transposed.

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1. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button for several seconds.

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

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

If you press the C4 (middle C) key, the transpose amount will be set to “0.”

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

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

When the amount of transposition is set, the Transpose function switches on, and the [TRANSPOSE] button lights up. When the transpose value is set to “0,” the button’s indicator will remain dark even if you press the [TRANSPOSE] button.

MEMO

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

Even when the Transpose function is turned on, the Split Point remains unchanged (p. 29).

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

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

MEMO

You can set the degree of transposition for each of the Layer individually. For details, refer to “TRA (Transpose)” (p. 56).

NOTE

If the transpose amount is 0, the [TRANSPOSE] button will not turn on even if you press it.

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (REVERB)

The RD-700NX can apply a reverb e ect 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.

Performance

1. Press the [REVERB] button.

The reverb type switches each time you press the [REVERB] button.

MEMO

Types of reverb other than those listed can be selected in “Reverb Type” (p. 74) of the “3. E ects” Edit screen. In this case, the [REVERB] button’s indicator corresponding to the selected type  ashes.

TYPE Explanation

OFF (unlit) No reverb is used.

ROOM Simulates the reverberation of a room.

HALL Simulates the reverberation of a large concert hall.

CATHEDRAL Simulates the reverberation of a cathedral.

2. Adjust the REVERB [DEPTH] knob to adjust the amount of reverb e ect to be applied.

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

NOTE

When the Layer EDIT’s “Reverb Amount” setting is set to “0,” then no e ect is applied, even when the REVERB [DEPTH] knob is turned (p. 56).

Adding Breadth to the Sound (CHORUS/DELAY)

You can apply a chorus and delay e ect to the notes you play on the keyboard.

By adding the chorus and delay e ect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth.

1. Press the [CHORUS/DELAY] button.

The chorus type switches each time you press the [CHORUS/DELAY] button.

MEMO

Types of chorus other than those listed can be selected in “Chorus Type” (p. 75) of the “3. E ects” Edit screen. In this case, the [CHORUS/DELAY] button’s indicator corresponding to the selected type  ashes.

2. Adjust the CHORUS/DELAY [DEPTH] knob to select the amount of chorus e ect to be applied.

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

NOTE

When the Layer EDIT’s “Chorus Amount” setting is set to “0,” then no e ect is applied, even when the CHORUS/DELAY [DEPTH] knob is turned (p. 56).

TYPE Explanation

OFF (unlit) Chorus and Delay is not used.

CHORUS

DELAY

You can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth.

This e ect delays the sound to produce an echo-like e ect.

Performance

Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time

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 e ects simultaneously.

NOTE

The e ect obtained when you move the lever may di er according to the tone being used. Additionally, the e ect applied by moving the lever is predetermined for each tone, and cannot be changed.

MEMO

When the Tone Wheel screen is shown, moving the pitch bend lever to left or right will switch the Rotary e ect between fast and slow. For details, refer to “Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones” (p. 42).

Pitch Bend

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (COMPRESSOR)

Switching on the Compressor suppresses di erences in volume for a more consistent sound.

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

Modulation

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1. Press the COMPRESSOR [ON/OFF] button, getting its indicator to light.

2. Use the COMPRESSOR [DEPTH] Knob to adjust the depth of the e ect.

Turning the knob toward the right will deepen the e ect, and turning it toward the left will lessen the e ect.

3. To cancel this function, press the COMPRESSOR [ON/OFF] button once more, extinguishing the indicator.

NOTE

Sounds may become distorted with certain tones.

MEMO

You are free to edit the compressor settings. Refer to “Making the Compressor Settings” (p. 76).

Enhancing the sound’s deﬁ nition (SOUND FOCUS)

The sound can be made more prominent by turning on Sound Focus.

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1. Press the SOUND FOCUS [ON/OFF] button, getting its indicator to light.

2. Use the SOUND FOCUS [DEPTH] Knob to adjust the depth of the e ect.

Turning the knob toward the right will deepen the e ect, and turning it toward the left will lessen the e ect.

3. To cancel this function, press the SOUND FOCUS [ON/OFF] button once more, extinguishing the indicator.

NOTE

Sounds may become distorted with certain tones.

MEMO

The Sound Focus Type setting lets you specify the Sound Focus e ect. For details, refer to “Making Tone Settings” (p. 54).

Performance

Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Range (EQUALIZER)

The RD-700NX is equipped with a four-band equalizer.

You can use the EQUALIZER [LOW] knob, [LOW MID] knob, [HIGH MID] knob, and [HIGH] knob to adjust the level of each frequency range.

By holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and turning the corresponding knob, you can adjust the center frequency of each frequency range.

NOTE

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

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

A screen like the one shown below appears, and the equalizer is turned on.

2. Turn the knobs to adjust the levels and the frequency in each range.

Rotating a EQUALIZER knob ([LOW] knob, [LOW MID] knob, [HIGH MID] knob, [HIGH] knob) in the negative direction cuts the level of that frequency range; rotate it in the positive direction boost the level of that range.

In addition, holding down the [EXIT/SHIFT] button and turning a knob toward the negative direction will lower the frequency, and turning it toward the positive direction will raise the frequency.

You can press the [TONE EDIT] (NUMERIC)button to get a numerical reading for the value of the setting. Pressing the [TONE EDIT] (NUMERIC) button toggles you between “NUMERIC” and “GRAPHIC” as the format for what you see indicated in the screen.

The way settings are made di ers depending on the format used, as follows:

GRAPHIC NUMERIC

When the Graphic format is used

• Slightly adjust the knob for the range in which you want to change the value to move the cursor.

• Press the Cursor [

] [ ] buttons to adjust the frequency.

] [ ] buttons to adjust the Q.

When the Numeric format is used

• Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor.

• Press the [DEC] [INC] buttons to change the value.

• Repeatedly press the [Layer EDIT] (BAND) button to step through the frequency ranges for editing.

• In the low range (LOW) and high range (HIGH) screens, you can switch the equalizer type.

Parameter Value

Type Shelving, Peaking

3. To turn the equalizer o , press the EQUALIZER [ON/OFF] button, extinguishing its indicator.

MEMO

You can set the RD-700NX so that the equalizer settings are not changed when you change Live Sets (p.

44). Refer to“Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ Mode)” ( p. 67).

NOTE

Sounds may be distorted with certain knob settings. If this occurs, adjust the Input Gain on the upper of the “NUMERIC” screen.

Performance

Disabling the Button

By engaging the Panel Lock function, you can disable panel functions. This prevents settings from being changed inadvertently on stage or in other such situations.

However, you’ll still be able to operate the following buttons and knobs even while Panel Lock is in force.

• [VOLUME] slider

• [DISPLAY CONTRAST] knob

• Pitch Bend/Modulation lever

• Pedals

• ONE TOUCH PIANO buttons

• ONE TOUCH E. PIANO buttons

• [EXIT/SHIFT] button

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

A screen like the one shown at right will appear.

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

MEMO

You can assign the Panel Lock function to the [S1] button or [S2] button. Refer to “Assigning the [S1] [S2] buttons When S1/S2 Mode is Set to “SYSTEM”” (p. 68).

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Playing Rhythm

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

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1. Press the [SELECT] button to make the button indicator light.

The SONG/RHYTHM screen will appear.

2. Press the [Layer EDIT] (SONG/RHYTHM) button to access the RHYTHM screen.

Each time you press the [Layer EDIT] (SONG/RHYTHM) button, you’ll alternate between the SONG screen and the RHYTHM screen.

3. Press the [ ] button so it’s lit; the rhythm will begin sounding.

When you press the [ ] button once again to turn o its light, the rhythm will stop.

MEMO

If you press the [Layer EDIT] (SONG/RHYTHM) button to switch to the SONG screen while a rhythm is playing, the rhythm will stop.

Changing Rhythm Tempos

1. In the Rhythm screen, press the Cursor [ ] button to move the cursor to the tempo indication in the top line of the screen.

2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or VALUE dial to change the tempo.

The Rhythm are played at the selected tempo.

MEMO

The way Rhythm is played and the tempo display may di er with some Rhythm Patterns.

If you press the [MENU] button and then choose “6. Rhythm,” you’ll be able to edit a variety of other settings in addition to the rhythm’s tempo and pattern. For details, refer to “Making the Rhythm Settings” (p. 82).

Changing the Rhythm Pattern

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

1. In the RHYTHM screen, use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the rhythm number shown in the screen.

2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or VALUE dial to change the patterns.

The rhythm’s pattern will change.

3. To stop the rhythm, press the [ ] button so its indicator is o .

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Playing the Songs

Here’s how to play back SMF music  les, audio data, or songs from a CD.

MEMO

You can play songs that are saved on USB memory (sold separately). For details, refer to “Connecting the USB Memory” (p. 18).

If you want to connect a separately sold CD drive and play back songs from a CD, refer to the owner’s manual of your CD drive.

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1. Press the [SELECT] button to make the button indicator light.

The SONG/RHYTHM screen will appear.

2. Press the [Layer EDIT] (SONG/RHYTHM) button to access the SONG screen.

Each time you press the [Layer EDIT] (SONG/RHYTHM) button, you’ll alternate between the SONG screen and the RHYTHM screen.

3. Press the [ ] button so it’s lit; the song will begin playing.

When you press the [ ] button to turn o its light, the song will stop playing.

NOTE

Even if you change the Live Set while a song is playing, the tempo won’t change. If you change the Live Set while song playback is stopped, the tempo will be changed to the tempo that is stored in the Live Set.

Selecting the Song

1. In the SONG screen, use the [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the media indication in the screen.

2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to select the desired media.

Type Explanation

INT Songs in the RD-700NX’s internal memory

USB

3. Press the Cursor [ ] button to move the cursor to Song number.

4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to select a song.

5. Press the [

When Selecting Songs in Folders

1. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to select the folder containing the song you want to play back.

(folder) icon is shown.

2. Press the [ENTER] button.

The songs in the folder will be displayed.

3. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to select a song.

To exit the folder, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or VALUE dial to select “up,” then press the [ENTER] button.

Songs in USB memory connected to the USB MEMORY connector

Songs on a CD in a CD drive connected to the USB MEMORY connector

] button so it’s lit; the song will begin playing.

NOTE

If a single folder contains 500 or more  les and folders, some  les or folders may not be displayed.

MEMO

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

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Changing Song Tempos

1. In the SONG screen, press the Cursor [ ] button or [ ] button to move the cursor to the tempo indication in the top line of the screen.

If an audio  le is selected, the value will be indicated as a percentage.

2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to change the tempo.

The song are played at the selected tempo.

Fast-forwarding or Rewinding a Song

1. In the SONG screen, press the Cursor [ ] button or [ ] button to move the cursor to the measure indication in the upper right of the screen.

If an audio  le is selected, the indication will be the playback time.

2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to change the value.

The playback position will change as shown by the indication.

Return to the Beginning of the Song

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

Caution when Playing Back Audio Files

Playing back an MP3  le or changing the playback tempo of an audio  le places a signi cant processing burden on the RD-700NX, and in some cases may cause it to be unable to completely process all of the performance data from the keyboard.

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

• Use WAV format data rather than MP3 format data

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

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Recording Audio

The RD-700NX lets you easily record your performance as an audio  le.

You can then play back the recording to evaluate your performance.

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64 5 9 10

Getting ready to record

NOTE

You must not disconnect the USB memory.

1. Connect your USB memory to the external memory connector (p. 18).

2. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 27).

3. Press the [SELECT] button.

4. Press the [Layer EDIT] (SONG/RHYTHM) button to access the SONG screen.

5. Press the [TONE EDIT] (REC) button.

The display will indicate “New Song.”

The [TONE EDIT] (REC) button will light, the [

If you decide to cancel recording, press the [TONE EDIT] (STOP) button.

] button will blink, and the RD-700NX will enter recording-standby mode.

Starting/stopping recording

6. Press the [ ] button.

The [ ] button will light, and recording will begin.

7. Press the [ ] button.

Recording will stop, and a screen will appear, allowing you to rename the song. You can also stop recording by pressing the [TONE EDIT] (REC) button.

8. Use the cursor [ ][ ] buttons to move the cursor to the position where you want to enter a character.

9. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to enter the desired name.

Pressing the [Layer EDIT] (DELETE) button will delete one character, and pressing the [TONE EDIT] (INSERT) button will insert one character of blank space.

MEMO

You can also use the LIVE SET buttons to specify and enter characters directly.

10. Repeat steps 3–4 to enter the desired name.

By pressing the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, you can save the song to USB memory without changing its name.

11. Press the [ENTER] button to con rm the name.

The song will be saved.

NOTE

Never disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates “Executing...”

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Applying E ects to the Sound (MFX)

In addition to chorus (p. 33) and reverb (p. 33), the RD-700NX also allows you to apply “multi-e ects” to sounds. Multi-e ects provides a collection of 84 di erent e ects, such as distortion and rotary, from which you can choose.

You can simultaneously use two multi-e ects for each layer; they are referred to as MFX 1 and MFX 2.

The factory settings have a suitable e ect assigned to each of the tones.

1. Access the Live Set screen (p. 27).

2. Press the [TONE EDIT] button.

The [TONE EDIT] button will light, and the TONE EDIT screen will appear.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to choose MFX 1 or MFX 2.

4. Use the cursor [

5. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to set the desired value.

6. When you’ve  nished editing, press the [TONE EDIT] button so its indicator goes out.

You will return to the Live Set screen.

NOTE

E ects are not applied to Tones for which the TONE EDIT MFX 1/MFX 2 settings are set to “0 THRU” (p. 54).

MEMO

You can switch the multi-e ect on/o and adjust its depth for the tone of the currently selected layer. By switching layers, you can adjust the tone settings for each layer (p. 30).

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit.

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances

Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones

When any of the “TW-Organ 1–10” Tones is selected for any of the layer, 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 di erent combinations of positions, a variety of di erent tones can be created. Di erent “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 Layer LEVEL sliders.

While there are only four Layer LEVEL sliders, you can switch the Feet setting by turning the Layer switch buttons on and o , thus allowing you to assign eight Feet settings to the sliders.

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’.

1. Access the Live Set screen (p. 27).

2. Select a Live Set to which one of the “TW-Organ 1–10” tones is assigned.

3. Press the Cursor [

The Tone Wheel screen will appear.

This Tone Wheel screen appears only when a Tone Wheel Tone is selected for one of the Layer.

] button.

4. When the Layer LEVEL sliders are moved, the harmonic bars move in the display, and the tone changes.

By pressing the Layer switch buttons on and o , 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 the [DEC] [INC] buttons.

5. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to “Perc” and press the [DEC] [INC] buttons 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.

Setting Description

OFF No percussion is added.

2nd Percussion sounds at a pitch one octave above that of the key pressed.

3rd Percussion sounds at a pitch an octave and a  fth above that of the key pressed.

Slow The percussion’s attenuation time is lengthened. This softens the sense of attack.

Fast

The percussive sound will decay more quickly. This gives more of a sense of attack for a sharp sound.

NOTE

When percussion is on, the 1’ pitch will not be produced.

Even if you’ve edited the tone wheel settings, they will return to their previous state if you select ONE TOUCH PIANO, ONE TOUCH E. PIANO, or a Live Set. If you want to keep the changes you made, save the Live Set (p. 45).

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Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone (Rotary Eect)

While the Tone Wheel screen is displayed, you can change the undulation rate of the Rotary eect with the Pitch Bend lever.

The Rotary eect is an eect that recreates the sound of the rotating speakers used to augment the sound of an organ.

Moving the pitch bend lever to left or right will toggle the Rotary eect between fast and slow regardless of the direction in which you move the lever.

MEMO

This Pitch Bend Lever setting is eective only in the Tone Wheel screen.

Changing the Layer LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments

You can change the Feet assigned to each of the Layer LEVEL sliders used in Tone Wheel mode.

1. Press the [MENU] button, getting the indicator to light.

The Edit Menu screen appears.

2. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “2.Control.”

3. Press the [ENTER] button to display the Edit screen.

4. Press the Cursor [

] [ ] buttons to select “Harmonic Bar.”

Footage assignments in the Tone Wheel screen (from the left of the screen)

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5-1/3’ 8’ 4’ 2-2/3’ 2’ 1-3/5’ 1-1/3’ 1’

5. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the parameter for changing the Feet.

“LED ON” and “LED OFF” in the screen indicate whether Layer switch is switched on or o.

Parameter Value

UP 1 (UPPER 1)

UP 2 (UPPER 2)

LW 1 (LOWER 1)

LW 2 (LOWER 2)

16’, 5-1/3’, 8’, 4’, 2-2/3’, 2’, 1-3/5’, 1-1/3’, 1’

6. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to select the Feet.

7. When you have nished making the settings, press the [MENU] button, extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Live Set screen.

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Selecting Stored Settings (Live Set )

The RD-700NX’s Layer (p. 56) and EXTERNAL Layer (p. 59) tone settings, e ect settings, and other such settings are collectively referred to as a “ Live Set.”

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

You can store up to 100 Live Sets. The Preset bank contains recommended Live Sets.

Now try actually calling up a Live Set.

NOTE

The current settings are erased when a Live Set is called up. When you’ve created settings that you like, you should store them in the User bank. For details on how to store your settings in the User bank, refer to “Storing Settings to Live Sets” (p. 45).

1. Press the LIVE SET button, getting the indicator to light.

The Live Set screen will appear.

2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons, VALUE dial, or LIVE SET buttons to select the Live Set to be called up.

Registering the Live Sets You Like

You can also register the Live Sets you like and use frequently to the LIVE SET buttons.

These Live Sets are called “Favorite Live Sets.”

This function allows you to select Live Sets more quickly.

You can register a total of 40 Live Sets, ten Live Sets in each of the four banks, to the Favorite Live Sets.

1. In the Live Set screen, recall the Live Set that you want to register.

2. Hold down the BANK [PRESET] button and press the BANK [USER] button.

The Favorite Live Set screen will appear.

3. Use the [TONE EDIT] (BANK CHANGE) button to select the bank in which you want to register the Live Set.

4. Hold down the [Layer EDIT] (ASSIGN) button and press the LIVE SET button at which you want to register the Live Set.

The Live Set will be registered to the button you pressed.

5. To return to the Live Set screen, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

MEMO

Settings registered in the RD-700NX are not deleted even when the power is turned o .

Selecting a Live Set You’ve Registered

1. Hold down the BANK [PRESET] button and press the BANK [USER] button.

The Favorite Live Set screen will appear.

2. Press the [TONE EDIT] (BANK CHANGE) button to select the desired bank.

When you press the [Layer EDIT] (ASSIGN) button, the screen will show a list of the Live Sets registered to the buttons of the selected bank.

MEMO

There are four banks (A–D). Repeatedly pressing the [TONE EDIT] (BANK CHANGE) button cycles you through the banks in this order: A B C D

A ...

You can switch screens by holding down the [Layer EDIT] (ASSIGN) button and using the cursor [

3. Press one of the LIVE SET buttons to select the desired Live Set.

4. Play the keyboard.

The settings of the Live Set you recalled will be placed in e ect.

5. To return to the Live Set screen, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

] [ ] buttons.

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Storing Settings to Live Sets

If you want to use the changed content as a new Live Set, use the following procedure to save the settings to user bank.

You can store 100 Live Sets on the RD-700NX.

You can also change the name of a Live Set.

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

As shown on the right screen appears.

2. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the positions where the characters are to be input.

3. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to enter the characters.

The following characters are available.

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

When the [TONE EDIT] (INSERT) button is pressed, a single-character blank space is inserted; pressing the [Layer EDIT] (DELETE) button deletes one character.

MEMO

You can use the LIVE SET buttons to directly specify and enter characters.

4. Repeat steps 2–3 to input the name.

5. Press the Cursor [

] button to move the cursor to the destination Live Set number.

MEMO

Pressing the Cursor [ ] button, even while inputting the name, moves the cursor to the save-destination Live Set number.

6. Select the save-destination Live Set number, either by using the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial.

When using the LIVE SET buttons to input Live Set numbers, press the [ENTER] button afterwards to set the number.

New Live Set Name

Destination

7. When you have  nished determining the save destination and the name for the new Live Set, press the [ENTER] button or the [Layer EDIT] (WRITE) button.

The [ENTER] button’s indicator is  ashing, and the con rmation message appears.

If you do not want to save the Live Set, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button or [WRITE] button.

8. When the [ENTER] button is pressed, saving of the Live Set begins.

When you have  nished saving the Live Set, the [WRITE] button’s indicator goes out and you are returned to the Live Set screen.

NOTE

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

Settings Not Saved in a Live Set

The following settings cannot be saved to a Live Set.

• System Settings (p. 66)

• Compressor Settings (p. 76)

• V-LINK Settings (p. 83)

• Settings for Play Mode, Transpose, Center Cancel, and Part Switch under Song Function. (p. 84)

• Rec Setting (p. 86)

Pressing the [Layer EDIT] (WRITE) button in the Edit screen saves the System, and V-LINK settings.

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones

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

These detailed settings can be saved for each variation.

NOTE

When you press one of the ONE TOUCH PIANO buttons, all settings other than the tone settings will be set to their power-up default values.

Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Live Set (p. 45).

1. In the ONE TOUCH PIANO screen, use [DEC] [INC] or the VALUE dial to select the variation that you want to edit.

2. Press the [TONE EDIT] button.

The tone edit screen will appear.

3. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to switch screens, and press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Move the cursor to one of the following menus and press the [ENTER] button, then select the parameter you want to set in the screen that follows.

1. Key Touch Edit

2. Micro Tune Edit

3. Sym. Resonance

4. Equalizer

5. Initialize

4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the value.

For details on the parameters, refer to the Piano Parameters table.

5. If you want to save the setting, press the [LAYER EDIT] (WRITE) button.

The conrmation message appears.

Press the [ENTER] button to save the settings. If you want to cancel, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, you are returned to the MENU screen.

6. When you nish making settings, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

You are returned to the ONE TOUCH PIANO screen.

NOTE

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

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

Piano Parameters

Parameter Value Description

(Tone Name) – Selects the tone.

Stereo Width CENTER, L01-01R–L63-63R The higher the value set, the wider the sound is spread out.

Nuance TYPE1, 2, 3

Lid 1–7

Damper Noise 0–127

Duplex Scale 0–127

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

* This e ect is di cult to hear when headphones are used.

Reproduces the way the brightness of a grand piano’s sound is a ected by how much the piano’s lid is opened. The lid is opened more as the value is increased, creating a brighter sound.

This adjusts the damper noise (the sound that occurs when the strings of an acoustic piano are released by pressing the damper pedal). Increasing this value will increase the sound that is heard when the strings are released.

This adjusts the sound of the sympathetically vibrating aliquot strings on an acoustic piano. Higher values will increase the volume of the sympathetic vibration.

What are Duplex Scale?

“Duplex Scale” refers to a system that causes sympathetic vibrations in the sections of the string toward the front and toward the back.

It can produce sound that is richer and brighter by adding the string’s higher harmonics.

Because no damper (sound-stopping mechanism) is applied to the front or back sections of the string, the resonating sounds linger even after the sound of the string stops when you release the played key.

String Resonance OFF, 1–127

Key O Resonance OFF, 1–127

Hammer Noise -2–0–+2

Tone Character -5–0–+5 Higher values produce a harder sound; lower values produce a more mellow sound.

Sound Lift 0–127

When the keys are pressed on an acoustic piano, the strings for keys that are already pressed also vibrate sympathetically. The function used to reproduce is called “String Resonance.” Increasing the value will increase the amount of e ect.

This adjusts resonances such as the key-o sound of an acoustic piano (subtle sounds that are heard when you release a key). Higher values will increase the volume of the resonances.

This adjusts the sound of the hammer striking the string of an acoustic piano. Higher values will increase the sound of the hammer striking the string.

This lets you change the way that the sound will respond when you play the keyboard softly. For example, this can be adjusted suitably for solo performance, or to prevent your sound from being buried in the rest of the band.

Increasing this value will allow fairly loud sounds to be produced even when you play with a light touch, so that your performance will not be obscured by the playing of your band.

* The tonal change will still be great even if you change this value.

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

Changing the Key Touch

You can make advanced settings for the touch used for the keys.

Changing this setting also changes the Key Touch setting in Edit Mode (p. 71).

Parameter Value Description

SPR LIGHT An even lighter setting than LIGHT.

This sets the keyboard to a light touch. You can achieve fortissimo () 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 nger the keyboard more forcefully than usual in order to play fortissimo (), so the keyboard touch feels heavier. Dynamic ngering adds even more feeling to what you play.

This setting provides even more precise adjustment of the key touch than available with the Key Touch setting alone. This allows you to achieve a more precise setting for the Key Touch by specifying an intermediate value between Key Touch settings. The touch sensitivity becomes heavier as the value increases.

When this parameter is set to a value that exceeds the upper or lower limit, the setting for Key Touch (one of ve possible values) is automatically changed to accommodate the value you’ve specied.

Key Touch

Key Touch Oset

LIGHT

MEDIUM

HEAVY

SPR HEAVY An even heavier setting than HEAVY.

-10–+9

Finely Adjusting the Tuning

This procedure allows micro-tuning of each individual key.

You can adjust this in a range of -50.0 to +50.0 cents in 0.1 cent steps. (One semitone is 100 cents.)

Parameter Value

Type OFF, PRST (PRESET), USER

1. In step 3 of “Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones” (p. 46), choose “2. Micro Tune Edit” and press the [ENTER] button.

The Micro Tune Edit screen appears.

Pressing the [EXIT/SHIFT] button returns you to the previous screen.

2. Press the Cursor [ ] button to move the cursor to the value for “TYPE.”

3. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to select the type.

4. Press the Cursor [ numerical value.

5. Press the key to specify it as the one you want to tune.

6. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to adjust the

value.

7. If you want to save the setting, press the [LAYER EDIT] (WRITE) button.

The setting is saved to “USER.”

] button to move the cursor to the

Parameter Value Description

Volume levels and the way sounds are played change in response to the velocity.

The xed velocity value you specify here will determine the volume and the way the sound is produced, regardless of your keyboard playing strength.

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

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

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.

Note-o will occur at the depth of a conventional piano.

Note-o will occur at a deeper position. This is suitable for electric piano sounds.

Velocity

Velo Delay Sens (Velocity Delay Sensitivity)

Velo Keyw Sens (Velocity Keyfollow Sensitivity)

Key O Position

REAL

1–127

-63–+63

STANDARD

DEEP

Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed

You can adjust this resonance when the damper pedal is depressed (Sympathetic Resonance).

On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will allow the remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the sounds that you played from the keyboard, adding a rich resonance. This feature reproduces that resonance sound.

Parameter Value Description

Sw OFF, ON

Depth 0–127 Depth of the eect

Damper 0–127

Pre LPF 16–15000 Hz, BYPASS

Pre HPF BYPASS, 16–15000 Hz

Peaking Freq 200–8000 Hz

When set to ON, the eect is applied.

Depth to which the damper pedal is pressed (controls the resonant sound)

Frequency of the lter that cuts the high-frequency content of the input sound (BYPASS: no cut)

Frequency of the lter that cuts the low-frequency content of the input sound (BYPASS: no cut)

Frequency of the lter that boosts/cuts a specic frequency region of the input sound

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

Parameter Value Description

Amount of boost/cut produced

Peaking Gain -15–+15 dB

Peaking Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0

HF Damp 16–15000 Hz, BYPASS

LF Damp Freq BYPASS, 16–15000 Hz

Lid 1–7

Level 0–127 Output Level

P-Sft Amount 0–127 Amount of uctuations.

P-Sft Level 0–127 Volume of uctuations.

P-Sft LPF 16–15000 Hz, BYPASS

P-Sft HPF BYPASS, 16–15000 Hz

P-Sft to Rev 0–127

Damper oset 0–64

by the lter at the specied frequency region of the input sound

Width of the frequency region boosted/cut by the Peaking Gain parameter (larger values make the region narrower)

Frequency at which the highfrequency content of the resonant sound will be cut (BYPASS: no cut)

Frequency at which the lowfrequency content of the resonant sound will be cut (BYPASS: no cut)

Adjusts the extent to which the lid of the grand piano is open.

Center frequency of lter used to cut the high-frequency portions of the uctuations. (BYPASS: no cut)

Center frequency of lter used to cut the low-frequency portions of the uctuations. (BYPASS: no cut)

Amount by which the uctuations are made to resonate further.

Volume of additional slight resonance when the damper pedal is not pressed

Restore the Settings to Initial Conditions

This restores the One Touch Piano settings to their initial conditions.

1. In step 3 of “Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones” (p. 46), choose “5. Initialize” and press the [ENTER] button.

The Initialize Screen appears.

To cancel the Initialize, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

2. Press the [ENTER] button.

The conrmation message appears.

To cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

3. Press the [ENTER] button once again.

The ONE TOUCH PIANO button’s tones are initialized.

Making the Equalizer Settings

This sets the equalization.

Parameter Value Description

Sw OFF, ON

Low Freq 200, 400 Hz Frequency of the low range

Low Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the low range

Mid1 Freq 200–8000 Hz Frequency of the middle range 1

Mid1 Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the middle range 1

Mid1 Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0

Mid2 Freq 200–8000 Hz Frequency of the middle range 2

Mid2 Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the middle range 2

Mid2 Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0

High Freq 2000, 4000, 8000 Hz Frequency of the high range

High Gain -15–+15 dB Gain of the high range

Level 0–127 Output Level

Low Gain, High Gain, Level

When set to ON, the eect is applied.

Selects the parameter to be controlled with MFX 2 CTRL.

Width of the middle range 1 Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be aected.

Width of the middle range 2 Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be aected.

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

Making Detailed Settings for the E. Piano Tones

The RD-700NX contains a SuperNATURAL E. Piano sound generator.

The SuperNATURAL E. Piano sound generator is Roland’s completely new sound generator, which faithfully models the varieties and characteristics of the vintage electric pianos of the ’60s through the ’80s. It is not limited to typical E. piano modeling, but also provides completely new types of E. piano sound.

Unlike the parameters of a conventional synthesizer, this allows you to create a variety of sounds in the way that a specialized engineer or tuner could do. For example, you can easily change the position of the pickups, or exchange components of the sound-generating system.

NOTE

When you press one of the ONE TOUCH E. PIANO buttons, all settings other than tone settings will be set to their power-up default values.

Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Live Set (p. 45).

1. In the ONE TOUCH E. PIANO screen, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to select the variation that you want to edit.

2. Press the [TONE EDIT] button.

The tone edit screen will appear.

3. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to switch screens, and press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Move the cursor to one of the following menus and press the [ENTER] button, then select the parameter you want to set in the screen that follows.

1. Key Touch Edit

2. Initialize

4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to set the value.

For details on the parameters, refer to the E. Piano Parameters table.

5. If you want to save the setting, press the [LAYER EDIT] (WRITE) button.

The conrmation message appears.

Press the [ENTER] button to save the settings. If you want to cancel, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

6. When you nish making settings, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

You are returned to the ONE TOUCH E. PIANO screen.

E. Piano Parameters

Parameter Value Description

This is an E. Piano that widely used in the ‘70s. It is a standard sound that was loved by jazz and fusion

TINE EP

TINE EP2

FM TINE

TINE EP3

TINE EP4

Tone

Bar Angle -10–0–+10

Pickup Distance -2–0–+2

Bell/Thump -10–0–+10

Bell Character -10–0–+10

Damper Noise -10–0–+10

Key O Reso (Key O Resonance)

HUM Noise -10–0–+10

Tuning Type TYPE 1, TYPE 2

Level 0–127 This adjusts the volume of the E. Piano tone.

REED EP

REED BELL This is a new type of E. Piano, combining the characteristics of a Tine EP and a Reed EP.

REED EP2

REED EP4

SA EP1 This is the E. Piano 1 sound of the Roland RD-1000, which was released in 1986.

SA EP2 This is the E. Piano 2 sound of the RD-1000.

* Depending on

when you edit them.

-10–0–+10

the tone you select, some of the parameters described below may not produce any change in the sound

players, and continues to have numerous fans to this day. This sound is characterized by a bell-like attack and a mild tone, and is indispensable in today’s styles, such as smooth jazz and acid jazz.

This is a new type of E. Piano. It is a variation of the Tine EP.

This is an E. Piano that made its appearance in the ‘60s and was widely used in rock and R&B. It has a distinctive dynamism, with gentle pianissimo sounds and strongly played notes that are reminiscent of resonance sounds on a synthesizer. This E. Piano continues to be used by numerous musicians today.

This is a new type of E. Piano. It is a variation of the Reed EP.REED EP3

The typical E. Piano produces sound when a hammer strikes a metal rod called the tine with tone bar, whose vibrations are detected by a pickup. On this type of piano, the tonal character can be adjusted by changing the angle of the tone bars and pickups.

Higher settings will emphasize the fundamental, producing a thicker sound.

The typical E. Piano uses pickups to convert the vibrations of the tone bars into sound. By adjusting this parameter, you can obtain the eect of changing the distance between the tone bars and the pickups.

Lowering this value will move the tone bars and pickups farther apart. This makes it easier for you to produce varied dynamics. Increasing this value will produce a more powerful sound.

This adjusts the balance between two components of the attack; the Bell component and the Thump produced by the hammer.

Adjusting this value from 0 toward the negative side will emphasize the bell sound, while adjusting it toward the positive side will emphasize the hammer sound.

This adjusts the tonal character of the bell sound included in the attack.

Adjusting this value from 0 toward the negative side will produce a heavier character, while adjusting it toward the positive side will produce a lighter character.

This adjusts the damper noise (the noise heard when you press the damper pedal to release the tone bars).

Increasing this value will make the damper noise louder.

* Depending on the selected Tone, this may have no eect.

This adjusts resonances such as the key-o sound (the faint sound heard when you release a key).

Higher values will produce a louder key-o sound. At a setting of -10 there will be no key-o sound at all.

* Depending on the selected Tone, this may have no eect.

This adjusts the amount of hum and other noise that leaks into the pickups.

Electric pianos were susceptible to various types of noise, and this noise would sometimes be output along with the sounds of the performance. Depending on the eect settings, such noises can produce an authentic, lively atmosphere.

Adjusting this value from 0 toward the negative side will produce a clearer sound, while adjusting it toward the positive side will produce a dirty sound. At a setting of -10 there will be no hum at all.

* Depending on the selected Tone, this may have no eect.

By changing the tuning type you can change the way in which chords will resonate.

* Depending on the selected Tone, this may have no eect.

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

Selecting an Eect

You can apply a multi-eect you’ve selected from 84 dierent eect types. For details on the available eect types, refer to the Eect List (p. 96).

Selecting the Type of Amp

This switches the amp of the E. Piano. By changing the combination of E. piano type and amp type, you can create a variety of sounds ranging from standard E. piano sounds to new sounds that have not been heard before.

THRU

No amp will be used.

OLD CASE

This combines TINE EP with a variation of it, reproducing a typical E. piano sound of the early ‘70s.

Parameter Value Description

Treble -50–+50

Bass -50–+50

Tremolo Sw OFF, ON Turns tremolo on/o.

Tremolo Rate Mode

Tremolo Rate (Hz)

Tremolo Rate

)

(

Tremolo Depth 0–127 Depth of the tremolo

Tremolo Duty -10–+10

Speaker Sim

Drive 0–48 Amount of distortion.

Level 0–127 Adjust the output level.

Hz, Note (*1)

0.05–10.00 Hz Frequency of the tremolo (Hz)

Note (*1)

LINE, OLD, NEW, WURLY, TWIN

Amount of boost/cut for the high-frequency range

Amount of boost/cut for the low-frequency range

When this is set to “note,” the eect is synchronized with the tempo.

Frequency of the tremolo (

Species the duty cycle of the LFO waveform used to apply tremolo. Increasing this value will increase the duty cycle of the LFO waveform for the L-channel; the duty cycle for the R-channel will decrease.

Type of the speaker

* When “LINE” is selected, no

speaker used.

NEW CASE

This combines TINE EP with a variation of it, reproducing a typical E. piano sound of the late ‘70s through ‘80s.

Parameter Value Description

Treble -50–+50

Bass -50–+50

Tremolo Sw OFF, ON Turns tremolo on/o.

Tremolo Rate Mode

Tremolo Rate (Hz)

Tremolo Rate

)

(

Tremolo Depth 0–127 Depth of the tremolo

Tremolo Duty -10–+10

Speaker Sim

Drive 0–48 Amount of distortion.

Level 0–127 Adjust the output level.

Hz, Note (*1)

0.05–10.00 Hz Frequency of the tremolo (Hz)

Note (*1)

LINE, OLD, NEW, WURLY, TWIN

Amount of boost/cut for the high-frequency range

Amount of boost/cut for the low-frequency range

When this is set to “note,” the eect is synchronized with the tempo.

Frequency of the tremolo (

Type of the speaker

* When “LINE” is selected, no

speaker used.

)

DYNO

)

This amp type is a modication of OLD CASE or NEW CASE, and is marked by a bright sound and distinctive distortion that occurs when you play strongly. When used in conjunction with TINE EP or a variation of it, this will reproduce the E. piano sounds used in numerous recordings of the early ‘80s.

Parameter Value Description

Filter Curve 0–127

Bass Boost 0–127

Overtone 0–127

Tremolo Sw OFF, ON Turns tremolo on/o.

Tremolo Rate Mode

Tremolo Rate (Hz)

Tremolo Rate

)

(

Tremolo Depth 0–127 Depth of the tremolo

Tremolo Shape 0–127

Limiter OFF, ON

Speaker Sim

Drive 0–48 Amount of distortion.

Level 0–127 Adjust the output level.

Hz, Note (*1)

0.05–10.00 Hz Frequency of the tremolo (Hz)

Note (*1)

LINE, OLD, NEW, WURLY, TWIN

Amount of boost/cut for the middle-frequency range

Amount of boost/cut for the low-frequency range

Amount of boost/cut for the high-frequency range

When this is set to “note,” the eect is synchronized with the tempo.

Frequency of the tremolo (

Adjusts the tremolo waveform. Values near 0 will approach a triangle wave, and values near 127 will approach a pulse wave. The eect will also change depending on the Tremolo Depth setting.

Selects whether the limiter will be applied (on) or not (o).

Type of the speaker

* When “LINE” is selected, no

speaker used.

)

Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones

WURLY

This combines REED EP with a variation of it, reproducing a typical E. piano sound of the ‘60s.

Parameter Value Description

Treble -50–+50

Bass -50–+50

Vibrato Sw OFF, ON Turns tremolo on/o.

Vibrato Rate Mode

Vibrato Rate (Hz)

Vibrato Rate (

Vibrato Depth 0–127 Depth of the eect

Speaker Sim

Drive 0–48 Amount of distortion.

Level 0–127 Adjust the output level.

Hz, Note (*1)

0.05–10.00 Hz Frequency of the tremolo (Hz)

Note (*1)

)

LINE, OLD, NEW, WURLY, TWIN

Amount of boost/cut for the high-frequency range

Amount of boost/cut for the low-frequency range

When this is set to “note,” the eect is synchronized with the tempo.

Frequency of the tremolo ( )

Type of the speaker

* When “LINE” is selected, no

speaker used.

STAGE TWIN

This simulates playing through a guitar amp.

Parameter Value Description

Treble -50–+50

Bass -50–+50

Tremolo Sw OFF, ON Turns tremolo on/o.

Tremolo Rate Mode

Tremolo Rate (Hz)

Tremolo Rate

)

(

Tremolo Depth 0–127 Depth of the tremolo

Tremolo Duty -10–+10

Speaker Sim

Drive 0–48 Amount of distortion.

Level 0–127 Adjust the output level.

Hz, Note (*1)

0.05–10.00 Hz Frequency of the tremolo (Hz)

Note (*1)

LINE, OLD, NEW, WURLY, TWIN

Amount of boost/cut for the high-frequency range

Amount of boost/cut for the low-frequency range

When this is set to “note,” the eect is synchronized with the tempo.

Frequency of the tremolo (

Species the duty cycle of the LFO waveform used to apply tremolo.

Increasing this value will increase the duty cycle of the LFO waveform for the L-channel; the duty cycle for the R-channel will decrease.

Type of the speaker

* When “LINE” is selected, no

speaker used.

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Response

You can adjust the way in which the keyboard responds to your playing touch.

“Changing the Key Touch” (p. 48)

Restore the settings to initial conditions

This restores the One Touch E. Piano settings to their initial conditions.

1. In Step 3 of the E. Piano settings instructions (p. 50), select “2. Initialize” and press the [ENTER] button.

The Initialize Screen appears.

2. Press the [ENTER] button.

The conrmation message appears.

To cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button.

3. Press the [ENTER] button once again.

The ONE TOUCH E. PIANO button’s tones are initialized.

)

Note (*1):

(Sixty-fourth-note triplet), (Sixty-fourth note), (Thirty-second-note triplet),

(Thirty-second note), (Sixteenth-note triplet), (Dotted thir ty-second note),

(Sixteenth note), (Eighth-note triplet), (Dotted sixteenth note), (Eighth note),

(Quarter-note triplet), (Dotted eighth note), (Quarter note), (Half-note triplet),

(Dotted quarter note), (Half note), (Whole-note triplet), (Dotted half note),

(Whole note), (Double whole note triplet), (Dotted whole note),

(Double whole note)

Making Detailed Settings for Tones

Making Tone Settings

You can make more detailed settings to the tones assigned to each of the layer.

In certain selected Tones, there may be parameters that cannot be changed.

1. In the Live Set screen, press the [TONE EDIT] button.

The [TONE EDIT] button lit, and the TONE EDIT screen appears.

2. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to switch screens, and press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the parameter to be set.

Move the cursor to one of the following menus and press the [ENTER] button, then select the parameter you want to set in the screen that follows.

• Micro Tune Edit

• Sym.Resonance

3. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the value.

4. When you nish making settings, press the [TONE EDIT] button, extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Live Set screen.

NOTE

If you’ve selected a Piano tone, a tone wheel organ tone or a SuperNatural E. Piano tone, some items will not be available for editing. The value is shown as “- - -” for such items.

“Finely Adjusting the Tuning” (p. 48)

“Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed” (p. 48)

Tone parameter list

Parameter Value Description

Layer

Tone

Sound Focus

Type

Sound Focus Sw OFF, ON

Sound Focus Value

MFX 1 –

MFX 2 –

Coarse Tune

Fine Tune

UPPER1, UPPER2, LOWER1, LOWER2

When the layer to be set is selected, the name of the assigned tone appears.

You can select tone using the LIVE SET buttons.

Piano Type1

Piano Type2

E. Piano Type

Sound Lift Limits the volume change produced by variations in your playing touch.

Enhancer

Mid Boost

0–127

-48–+48 (+/- 4 octaves)

-50–+50 (+/- 50 cents)

Choose the Layer for which you want to make settings.

Limits the volume change produced by variations in your playing touch, and also reduces the sense of stereo, allowing your sound to be more prominent in the band’s overall mix.

This parameter is eective only with respect to SuperNATURAL Piano.

Reduces the sense of stereo.

This parameter is eective only with respect to SuperNATURAL Piano.

Changes the sound from soft to strikingly unique.

This parameter is eective only with respect to certain SuperNATURAL E. Piano tones.

Controls the harmonic content of the upper range, making your sound more prominent.

* This setting has no eect with respect to SuperNATURAL Piano tones.

Boosts the mid-range frequencies.

* This setting has no eect with respect to SuperNATURAL Piano tones.

Turns Sound Focus on/o. Press the SOUND FOCUS [ON/OFF] button to change this setting.

With some Tones, the eect does not work as intended.

Adjusts the depth of the eect. Turn the SOUND FOCUS [DEPTH] knob to change this setting.

With some Tones, the eect does not work as intended.

You can make settings for the multi-eect applied to a tone.

The multi-eects are general-purpose eects that modify the sound itself, and are able to completely transform the character of the sound. There are 84 types of eects, and you can choose the type that’s suitable for your purposes.

Some types consist of a single eect such as distortion or anger, and other types combine eects in series or in parallel. Reverb and chorus are also provided as multi-eect types, and these are handled independently from the Reverb (p. 74) and Chorus (p. 75) eects described later.

The RD-700NX lets you apply two multi-eects to the tones. The two multi-eects are connected in series.

This sets the pitch of the tone.

Sets the sound’s pitch in semitone units.

This sets the pitch of the tone.

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

Making Detailed Settings for Tones

Parameter Value Description

Species whether the tone will play polyphonically (POLY) or monophonically (MONO).

The MONO setting is eective when playing a solo instrument tone such as sax or ute.

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 owing feel with no borders between the notes. This creates a smooth transition between notes,

Mono/Poly

Portamento SW ON, OFF

Portamento Time 0–127

Bend Range 0–24 (semitone) This sets the amount of pitch change that will occur when you move the Pitch Bend lever (2 octaves).

Attack Time (Oset)

Release Time (Oset)

Cuto (Oset)

Resonance (Oset)

Decay Time (Oset)

which is eective when you wish to simulate the hammering-on and pulling-o techniques used by a guitarist.

MONO Only the last-played note will sound.

POLY Two or more notes can be played simultaneously.

MONO LEGATO Legato is applied to monophonic performances.

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 eective when simulating playing techniques such as a violin glissandos.

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

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

Higher values produce a milder attack; lower values produce a sharper attack.

* With some Tones, the eect does not work as intended.

This is the time over which the sound decays to silence after you release the key.

Higher values produce longer decay; set lower values for a clear-cut sound.

* With some Tones, the eect does not work as intended.

Adjusts how much the lter is opened.

-64–+63

Higher values brighten the sound; lower values make the sound seem darker.

* With some Tones, the eect does not work as intended.

Emphasizes the overtones in the region of the cuto frequency, adding character to the sound. Excessively high settings can produce oscillation, causing the sound to distort.

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

* With some Tones, the eect does not work as intended.

The time it is to take following the attack for the volume to decrease.

The time it takes for the volume to fall increases as the value is raised; lowering the value decreases the decay time.

* With some Tones, the eect does not work as intended.

If a tone from the piano category is selected, you’ll be able to edit the following parameters.

• Stereo Width (p. 47)

• Nuance (p. 47)

• Lid (p. 47)

• Damper Noise (p. 47)

• Duplex Scale (p. 47)

• String Resonance (p. 47)

• Key O Resonance (p. 47)

• Hammer Noise (p. 47)

• Tone Character (p. 47)

• Sound Lift (p. 47)

• Micro Tune (p. 48)

• Sym.Resonance (p. 48)

NOTE

Sound Focus Type, Sound Focus Sw, Sound Focus Value, Damper Noise, Duplex Scale, and Sym.Resonance are eective only with respect to UPPER1, they will appear only when UPPER1 has been selected for Layer.

Making Detailed Settings for Tones

Making Layer Settings

The RD-700NX features four Parts (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2) that you can use for freely controlling the internal parts with the RD-700NX’s buttons and keyboard.

These four parts that are used for controlling the internal parts are collectively known as the “Layer.”

You can perform operations like Split with the Layer very simply using the RD-700NX’s keyboard (p. 29), and you can make more detailed settings for the Layer as well.

NOTE

Depending on the tone selected, there may be parameters that cannot be altered.

1. Press the [LAYER EDIT] button.

The [LAYER EDIT] button will light, and the LAYER EDIT screen will appear.

Layers that have their LAYER switch turned o are dimmed in the screen.

2. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to switch screens.

3. Press the Cursor [

] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to move the Cursor to the parameter to be set.

4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the value.

Pressing the [DEC] and [INC] buttons simultaneously sets that parameter to the standard default value.

5. When you nish making settings, press the [TONE EDIT] button, extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Live Set screen.

Layer parameter list

Parameter Value Description

TONE

VOL (Volume) 0–127

PAN L64–0–R63

REV (Reverb Amount)

CHO (Chorus Amount)

TRA (Transpose) -48–0–+48

LWR (Key Range Lower)

UPR (Key Range Upper)

This indicates the tone that is assigned to the layer.

You can select tone using the ONE TOUCH buttons and the LIVE SET buttons.

Sets the volume for each of the layers.

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

The Pan setting localizes the sound image of each layer 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.

0–127

A0–C8

This sets the depth of the reverb and chorus eects.

When this value is set to “0,” no reverb or chorus eect is applied when the REVERB [DEPTH] knob or the CHORUS [DEPTH] knob is turned.

You can perform with each Layer transposed to a dierent pitch.

When multiple tones are playing, you can create a richer sound by setting the two Tones to dierent octaves. Also, if the Keyboard Mode is set to Split (p. 29) and you are playing a bass Tone in the lower Layer, you can use the Transpose function to play the bass at a lower pitch.

You can also set the same degree of transposition for all layers with the [TRANSPOSE] button. For details, refer to “Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (TRANSPOSE)” (p. 32).

When the [SPLIT] button is pressed in normal performance conditions, the key range is divided at the Split Point, and you can play with two dierent 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 layer. 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.

After moving the cursor to the parameter to be set, you can make the setting by pressing the designated key and the [ENTER] button.

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

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

When the split point (p. 29) is changed, the Key Range value also changes.

Making Detailed Settings for Tones

Parameter Value Description

VRL (Velocity Range Lower)

VRU (Velocity Range Upper)

Sns (Velocity Sense)

Max (Velocity Max)

V.Reserve (Voice Reserve)

F1 Species whether the pedal connected to the FC1 jack will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

F2 Species whether the pedal connected to the FC2 jack will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

PB Species whether the pitch bend lever will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

Md Species whether the modulation lever will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

S1 Species whether the [S1] button will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

S2 Species whether the [S2] button will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

LW2 Species whether the control slider (LW2) will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

LW1 Species whether the control slider (LW1) will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

UP2 Species whether the control slider (UP2) will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

UP1 Species whether the control slider (UP1) will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

1–127

-63–+63

1–127

0–64 Species the number of voices that will be reserved for each layer if you attempt to play more than 128 voices.

ON, OFF

This species the lower limit (VRL) and upper limit (VRU) of the range in which the tone is played according to the velocity.

Make this setting when you want the tone to change depending on the key velocity.

This setting is disregarded with certain tones.

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 value is used; when a negative value is selected, the volume decreases as the keys are played with greater force.

This setting is disregarded with certain tones.

Maximum velocity value for the corresponding key.

Lowering this value will produce softer notes even if you play the keyboard strongly.

This setting is disregarded with certain tones.

Species whether the damper pedal will (ON) or will not (OFF) control each layer.

Using the RD-700NX As a Master Keyboard

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

Normally, the RD-700NX will transmit note messages from the MIDI OUT connector, but if you press the [MIDI] button so the “MIDI” indicator is lit, you’ll be able to control various settings on your external MIDI device in addition to transmitting note messages.

You can control internal and external sound generators independently.

If you press the [MIDI] button so the “MIDI” indicator is lit, the RD-700NX will be in a state where it can control an external MIDI sound module (EXTERNAL layer). You push the [MIDI] button to switch between control of the Layer and control of the EXTERNAL layer.

You can also make detailed settings for MIDI messages transmitted to external sound modules.

What’s MIDI?

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard speci cation 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-700NX has the following three types of MIDI connector. Their functions di er as described below.

MIDI IN Connector

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

MIDI OUT Connector

MIDI messages are transmitted from these connectors to external MIDI devices. The RD-700NX’s MIDI OUT connectors are used for sending the performance data of the controller section.

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.

MEMO

The RD-700NX lets you switch the function of the MIDI THRU/OUT 3 connector (p. 69).

video equipment

MIDI IN connector

MIDI OUT connector

USB connector

USB MIDI connector

ComputerMIDI sound module V-LINK-compatible

NOTE

Use a USB Cable no longer than  ve meters.

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Adjusting the Volume of Each Layer

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Layer

Switch

When the [MIDI] button is lit, you can use the Layer switch and Layer LEVEL sliders to control the EXTERNAL Layer in the same way as with the Layer (p.

21).

Layer LEVEL Slider

[MIDI]

Button

Layer Switch

This speci es whether MIDI data including the notes you play on the keyboard in the EXTERNAL layer will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector if the [MIDI] button is lit.

When the Layer switch indicator for a Layer is lit (on), MIDI messages are transmitted from MIDI OUT connector when the keys for that Layer are played.

When the Layer switch indicator for a Layer is not lighted (o ), MIDI messages are not transmitted from MIDI OUT connector even when the keys for that part are played.

Layer switch will turn on or o each time you press it.

Layer LEVEL Slider

If the [MIDI] button is lit, these sliders adjust the volume of the EXTERNAL layers.

Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output

The RD-700NX provides two MIDI OUT connectors, a MIDI connector whose function can be switched between OUT and THRU, and a USB MIDI connector.

For each layer you can select the MIDI OUT connector or USB MIDI connector from which its data is to be transmitted.

1. Press the [MIDI] button so the “MIDI” indicator is lit.

The MIDI screen appears.

If the following screen doesn’t appear, press the Cursor [

] button several times to display the MIDI screen.

NOTE

When Rec Mode is set to ON in the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode, the MIDI screen as shown above is not displayed. Set Rec Mode to OFF when setting the MIDI Transmit channel (p. 86).

2. Use the Cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor, and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to specify the connector from which each layer will transmit its MIDI data.

Layer Parameter Settings Description

UP 1 (UPPER 1)

UP 2 (UPPER 2)

LW 1 (LOWER 1)

LW 2 (LOWER 2)

OUT (MIDI OUT Port)

ALL, 1 (MIDI OUT1), 2 (MIDI OUT2), 3 (MIDI OUT3), USB

The RD-700NX’s performance data is transmitted from the selected connector.

NOTE

If the System Edit parameter MIDI OUT3 Port Setting (p. 69) is set to “THRU,” the performance data from the RD-700NX will not be transmitted from the MIDI OUT 3 connector; instead, the performance data received at the MIDI IN connector will be retransmitted without change (MIDI THRU).

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Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel

When you have  nished 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-700NX) and the receiving device (the external MIDI sound generator) are set to the same MIDI channel.

1 2

1. Press the [MIDI] button so the “MIDI” indicator is lit.

The MIDI screen appears.

If “Ch” doesn’t appear on screen, press the Cursor [

NOTE

When Rec Mode is set to ON in the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode, the MIDI screen as shown above is not displayed. Set Rec Mode to OFF when setting the MIDI Transmit channel (p. 86).

MEMO

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.

2. Use the Cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor, and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to set the Transmit channel (Ch) for each layer.

Layer Parameter Settings Description

UP 1 (UPPER 1)

UP 2 (UPPER 2)

LW 1 (LOWER 1)

LW 2 (LOWER 2)

Ch (MIDI OUT Channel)

1–16

] button several times to display the following screen.

RD-700NX performance data is sent over a selected channel.

MEMO

• Layers that have their Layer switch turned o are dimmed in the screen (p. 31). Additionally, the Layer name will be shown in lowercase letters.

• MIDI messages for Layers with the Layer switch set to OFF are not transmitted.

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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-700NX.

1. Press the [MIDI] button so the “MIDI” indicator is lit.

The MIDI screen appears.

If “MSB” doesn’t appear on screen, press the Cursor [ screen.

] [ ] buttons several times to display the following

NOTE

When Rec Mode is set to ON in the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode, the MIDI screen as shown above is not displayed. Set Rec Mode to OFF when setting the MIDI Transmit channel (p. 86).

2. Use the Cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor, and use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to set the MSB, LSB, and PC for each layer.

Pressing the [DEC] [INC] buttons simultaneously switches the settings value to “- - - (OFF).”

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

Parameter Settings

MSB (Bank Select MSB: CC 00) 0–127, - - - (OFF)

LSB (Bank Select LSB: CC 32) 0–127, - - - (OFF)

PC (Program Change)

1–128,

- - - (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 above to set the PC/MSB/LSB to “- - - (OFF).”

• If this is set to “- - -,” the sound selection data will not be transmitted when you switch Live Sets.

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Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts

1. Press the [MIDI] button so the “MIDI” indicator is lit.

The RD-700NX is set to control the external MIDI devices.

NOTE

The MIDI screen shown will not appear if Rec Mode is “ON” in the Rec Setting parameter located in Utility edit. Turn the Rec Mode setting “OFF” (p. 86).

2. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons 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.

3. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or VALUE dial to set the value.

If you press the [DEC] button and [INC] button simultaneously, the value will be reset to “- - - (OFF)” or to the default setting. The value for the setting won’t be transmitted when set to “- - - (OFF).”

Adjusting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan)

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

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

The Pan setting positions the sound image of each layer 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) CC07 - - - (OFF), 0–127

PAN (Pan) CC10 L64–0–63R, - - - (OFF)

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

This sets the depth of the reverb and chorus eects.

Parameter TX CC# Value

REV (Reverb) CC91

CHO (Chorus) CC93

- - - (OFF), 0–127

Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Layer (Transpose)

You can perform with each layer transposed to a dierent pitch.

When multiple layers are set to on, you can create a richer sound by setting the two Tones to dierent octaves. Also, if the Keyboard Mode is set to Split (p. 29) and you are playing a bass Tone in the lower Part, you can use the Transpose function to play the bass at a lower pitch.

Parameter Value

TRA (Transpose) -48 – 0 –+48

Setting the Key Range for Each Layer (Key Range)

Set the keyboard range in which each Layer will sound.

This can be used to make notes in dierent areas of the keyboard play dierent Tones.

Specify the lower limit (LWR) and upper limit (UPR) of the key range being set. You can also set this by pressing a specic key and then pressing the [ENTER] button.

Parameter Value

LWR (Key Range Lower)

UPR (Key Range Upper)

A0–C8

Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)

Species whether the tone will play polyphonically (Poly) or monophonically (Mono).

The Mono setting is eective when playing a solo instrument tone such as sax or ute.

Parameter Value

M/P (Mono/Poly)

- - - (OFF), M (Mono, CC126), P (Poly, CC127)

NOTE

• This is eective only when the [SPLIT] button is on (p. 29) in the key

range settings.

• 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.

MEMO

• “FUL” is displayed when the [SPLIT] button is set to OFF. In this case,

the [SPLIT] button is automatically switched on when the value is changed to something other than “FUL” with the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial.

• You can use Layer switch for each individual layer to select whether or not MIDI Note messages for that layer are to be transmitted (p. 59).

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Changing the Range That Plays in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Range)

This species the lower limit (LWR) and upper limit (UPR) of the range in which the tone is played according to how strongly the keys are played (velocity). Make this setting when you want the tone to change depending on the key velocity.

Parameter Value

VRL (Velocity Range Lower)

VRU (Velocity Range Upper)

1–127

NOTE

If you set the minimum velocity to a value above the upper limit, or set the maximum velocity to a value that is below the lower limit, the setting for the other limit is changed to the same value.

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

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

ATK (Attack Time Oset): The time it takes after the key is pressed for a sound to reach full volume.

DCY (Decay Time Oset): This is the time over which the volume decays after the attack is nished.

REL (Release Time Oset): The time it takes after the key is released for a sound to become inaudible.

COF (Cuto Oset): Adjusts how much the lter is opened.

RES (Resonance Oset): This boosts the portions in the region around the cuto frequency, lending a particular quality to the sound. Excessively high settings can produce oscillation, causing the sound to distort.

Parameter TX CC# Value Description

ATK CC73

DCY CC75

REL CC72

COF CC74

RES CC71

- - - (OFF),

-64–+63

Higher values produce a milder attack; lower values produce a sharper attack.

The time it takes for the volume to fall increases as the value is raised; lowering the value decreases the decay time.

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.

Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento)

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

Parameter TX CC# Value

POR (Portamento Switch)

P.T (Portamento Time)

CC65 ---, OFF, ON

CC5 ---, 0–127

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

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.

Sns (Velocity Sense): This setting determines how the volume changes in response to the velocity.

MAX (Velocity Max): This is the maximum velocity value produced when you play the keyboard.

Parameter Value Description

The volume is increased as the keyboard is played with greater force when a positive Value is used;

Sns (Velocity Sense)

MAX (Velocity Max)

-63–+63

1–127

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 aected by the strength of your playing on the keyboard.

Lowering this value will produce softer notes even if you play the keyboard strongly.

Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune)

Here you can adjust the pitch of the tone.

Parameter RPN Description Value

C.T (Coarse Tune)

F.T (Fine Tune)

MEMO

1 cent = 1/100 semitone

00H/ 02H

00H/ 01H

Sets the sound’s pitch in semitone units.

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

- - - (OFF),

-48– +48 (+/- 4 octaves)

- - - (OFF),

-50– +50 (+/- 50 cents)

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

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

Parameter RPN Value

B.R (Bend Range)

00H/00H

- - - (OFF), 0–48 (semitone)

Setting the Amount of Modulation Applied (Modulation Depth)

This sets the depth of the eect when the Modulation lever is tilted.

Parameter RPN Value

M.D (Modulation Depth)

00H/05H

- - - (OFF), 0–127

Turning Each Controller On and O

These settings determine whether the external MIDI device is controlled (ON), or not (OFF) by the pedals connected to each PEDAL jack, the slider, the Modulation lever, the Pitch Bend lever, and [S1] [S2] buttons.

Parameter Description Value

Dp Damper pedal

F1 Pedal connected to the FC1 jack

F2 Pedal connected to the FC2 jack

PB Pitch Bend Lever

Md Modulation Lever

S1 [S1] button

S2 [S2] button

LW2 CONTROL Slider (LW2)

LW1 CONTROL Slider (LW1)

UP2 CONTROL Slider (UP2)

UP1 CONTROL Slider (UP1)

ON, OFF

Transmitting the Control Change (USER CC)

You can assign and transmit two dierent control change messages.

Parameter Value

CC1 (User CC1 Number)

Value (User CC1 Value)

CC2 (User CC2 Number)

Value (User CC2 Value)

- - - (OFF), 0–127

Detailed Settings for Each Function

The MENU button can be used to make a variety of settings.

Setting Parameters

Getting the [MENU] button light

To setting screen

Menu Screen

Select a menu

Using the LIVE SET buttons, you can select the menu.

Edit Screen

Switch screens

Select an item

Change the value

Extinguishing the [MENU] button

(The number of Edit screen pages may vary according to the menu selected.)

VALUE dial

You can input the value using the LIVE SET buttons, and press the [ENTER] button to set the value.

Leaving setting screen

VALUE dial

MEMO

The following settings will be stored as common settings for the entire RD-700NX when you press the [LAYER EDIT] (WRITE) button in an edit screen.

0. System

4. Compressor

7. V-LINK

However, following settings are not saved.

• V-LINK On or O

Parameters That Can Be Set

Menu Parameter Page

Master Tune p. 67

Master Volume p. 67

EQ Mode p. 67

Pedal Mode p. 67

Tone Remain p. 68

S1/S2 Mode p. 68

Live Set Control Channel p. 69

USB Driver p. 69

USB Memory Mode p. 69

0. System

1. Key Touch

2. Control

3. Eects

USB MIDI Thru Switch p. 69

MIDI OUT3 Port Mode p. 69

Damper Polarity p. 69

FC1 Polarity p. 69

FC2 Polarity p. 69

Part Mode p. 69

Temperament p. 70

Temperament Key p. 70

Rx. GM/GM2 System ON p. 70

Rx. GS Reset p. 70

Key Touch p. 71

Key Touch Oset p. 71

Velocity p. 71

Velocity Delay Sensitivity p. 71

Velocity Keyfollow Sensitivity p. 71

Key O Position p. 71

FC1 Pedal Assign p. 72

FC2 Pedal Assign p. 72

S1 Assign p. 73

S2 Assign p. 73

Slider Assign p. 73

MFX Control Destination p. 73

Harmonic Bar p. 73

Reverb Type p. 74

Reverb Parameters p. 74

Chorus Type p. 75

Chorus Parameters p. 75

Detailed Settings for Each Function

Menu Parameter Page

Type p. 76

Split Frequency L p. 76

Split Frequency H p. 76

Depth p. 76

4. Compressor

5. File

6. Rhythm

7. V-LINK

8. Utility

Level p. 76

Attack Time p. 76

Release Time p. 76

Threshold p. 76

Ratio p. 76

Live Set Save p. 77

Live Set Load p. 78

Live Set Delete p. 78

Live Set Copy p. 79

SONG Delete p. 80

SONG Copy p. 80

Format p. 81

Tempo p. 82

Rhythm Volume p. 82

Rhythm Pattern p. 82

Rhythm Set p. 82

MIDI Out Port p. 82

MIDI Out Channel p. 82

V-LINK Mode p. 83

V-LINK Tx. Channel p. 83

V-LINK Out Port p. 83

Key Range p. 83

Lowest No. p. 83

Local ON/OFF p. 83

Song Function p. 84

Rec Setting p. 86

Factory Reset Current p. 85

Factory Reset All p. 85

Making System Settings

Functions that aect the RD-700NX’s overall operating environment are called “System functions.”

1. Press the [MENU] button, getting the indicator to light.

The Menu screen appears.

2. Press the Cursor [ ] button to select “0.System.”

3. Press the [ENTER] button to display the Edit screen.

4. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to switch screens, and

press the Cursor [ parameter to be set.

5. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to set the value.

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

Alternatively, you can use the LIVE SET buttons to enter the value and press the [ENTER] button to nalize it.

6. When you have nished making the settings, press the [MENU] button, extinguishing its indicator.

You are returned to the Live Set screen.

You’ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen.

MEMO

If you want to save this settings, press the [LAYER EDIT] (WRITE) button. Settings saved in the RD-700NX are not deleted even when the power is turned o. However, following settings are not memorized.

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the

Detailed Settings for Each Function

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.

Parameter Value

Master Tune 415.3–440.0–466.2

Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume)

Adjusts the volume of the entire RD-700NX.

Parameter Value

Master Volume 0–127

Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ Mode)

You can store dierent equalizer settings (p. 35) for each individual Live Set (p. 44).

This setting determines whether or not the Live Set equalizer settings values are to be changed when Live Sets are switched.

Parameter Value Description

Live Set

EQ Mode

SYSTEM

Equalizer settings change when Live Sets are switched.

Equalizer settings do not change when Live Sets are switched.

Preventing Pedal Settings from Being Switched (Pedal Mode)

Pedal settings (p. 72) can be stored for each Live Set (p. 44).

This setting determines whether or not the pedal settings are switched to the values stored in the Live Set you are switching to.

Parameter Value Description

Live Set

Pedal Mode

SYSTEM

Assigning the Pedal Function When Pedal Mode is Set to “SYSTEM”

When this is set to SYSTEM, “Pedal Setting” appears in the lower right of the screen. Pressing the [TONE EDIT] (Pedal Setting) button at this point calls up the screen for the function assigned to the pedal.

Parameter Value

00: OFF No control

CC00–CC127

129: BEND UP

130: BEND DOWN

131: AFTERTOUCH

132: OCTAVE UP

133: OCTAVE DOWN

134: START/STOP

135: TAP TEMPO

FC1 FC2

136: RHY PLY/STP

137: SONG PLY/STP

138: SONG RESET

139: MFX1 SW

140: MFX2 SW

141: MFX 1 CTRL

142: MFX 2 CTRL

143: ROTARY SPEED

144: SOUND FOCUS

Pedal settings change when Live Sets are switched.

Pedal settings do not change when Live Sets are switched.

Function/Parameter Setting Changed

Controller Numbers 0–127

The pitch will rise in the same way as when you move the Pitch Bend lever toward the right.

The pitch will fall in the same way as when you move the Pitch Bend lever toward the left.

Controls aftertouch.

Each pedal press raises the key range in octave steps (up to 4 octaves higher).

Each pedal press lowers the key range in octave steps (up to 4 octaves lower).

The external sequencer will start/stop.

The tempo will be modied to the interval at which you press the pedal.

Starts and stops rhythms (p. 37).

Starts and stops the song (p. 38).

Returns you to the beginning of the song.

Turns on/o multi-eect 1 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

Turns on/o multi-eect 2 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

Adjusts the amount of multi-eect 1 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

Adjusts the amount of multi-eect 2 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

When using the rotary eect, switches the rotary eect between slow and fast.

Adjusts the depth of the Sound Focus eect.

Detailed Settings for Each Function

Parameter Value

145:

FC1 FC2

Live Set UP

146: Live Set DOWN

Function/Parameter Setting Changed

Switches the Live Sets in ascending order.

Switches the Live Sets in descending order.

Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones are Switched (Tone Remain)

This setting species whether the currently heard sound will continue (ON) or not (OFF) when another tone is selected.

Parameter Value

Tone Remain OFF, ON

NOTE

• Eects settings change as soon as you switch to a new Tone,

without being inuenced by the Tone Remain setting. Because of this, certain eects settings can cause notes that were until then sounding to no longer be heard, even though Tone Remain has been set to ON.

• Even if Tone Remain is set to ON, the sound of the current tone is not carried over when changing from a Virtual Tone wheel tone to a non-Virtual Tone wheel tone.

Preventing the [S1] [S2] buttons from Being Switched (S1/S2 Mode)

The settings of the [S1] [S2] buttons can be stored for each Live Set (p.

44).

This setting determines whether or not the settings of the [S1] [S2] buttons are switched to the values stored in the Live Set you are switching to.

Parameter Value Description

Live Set

S1/S2 Mode

SYSTEM

The settings of the [S1] [S2] buttons change when Live Sets are switched.

The settings of the [S1] [S2] buttons do not change when Live Sets are switched.

Assigning the [S1] [S2] buttons When S1/S2 Mode is Set to “SYSTEM”

When this is set to SYSTEM, “S1/S2 Setting” appears in the lower right of the screen. Pressing the [TONE EDIT] (S1/S2 Setting) button at this point calls up the screen for the function assigned to the [S1] [S2] buttons.

Parameter Value

00: OFF No control

01: COUPLE +1OCT

02: COUPLE -1OCT

03: COUPLE +2OCT

04: COUPLE -2OCT

05: COUPLE +5TH

06: COUPLE -4TH

07: OCTAVE UP

08: OCTAVE DOWN

09: START/STOP

S1/S2

10: TAP TEMPO

11: SONG PLY/STP

12: SONG RESET

13: SONG BWD

14: SONG FWD

15: MFX1 SW

16: MFX2 SW

17: ROTARY SPEED

18: Live Set UP

19: Live Set DOWN

20: PANEL LOCK

Function/Parameter Setting Changed

Playing a key will also sound an additional note one octave higher.

Playing a key will also sound an additional note one octave lower.

Playing a key will also sound an additional note two octave higher.

Playing a key will also sound an additional note two octave lower.

Playing a key will also sound an additional note a fth (7 semitones) higher.

Playing a key will also sound an additional note a fourth (5 semitones) lower.

Each time you press the button, the keyboard range will rise by an octave (maximum 4 octaves).

Each time you press the button, the keyboard range will lower by an octave (maximum 4 octaves).

The external sequencer will start/ stop.

The tempo will be modied to the interval at which you press the button.

Starts and stops the song (p. 38).

Returns you to the beginning of the song.

Rewinds the song.

Fast-forwards the song.

Turns on/o multi-eect 1 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

Turns on/o multi-eect 2 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

When using the rotary eect, switches the rotary eect between slow and fast.

Switches the Live Sets in ascending order.

Switches the Live Sets in descending order.

Switches the Panel Lock (p. 36) on and o.

Detailed Settings for Each Function

Using Program Change Messages to Switch Live Sets (Live Set Control Channel)

You can switch the RD-700NX’s Live Sets with MIDI messages from an external MIDI device.

Parameter Value Description

Set the MIDI Receive channel for receiving the MIDI messages (Bank Select and Program Change) from the external MIDI device to be used for switching Live Sets.

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

Live Set Ctrl Ch (Live Set Control Channel)

1–16

OFF

NOTE

When the Live Set Control Channel settings are transmitted along with the part’s MIDI receive channel, switching of Live Sets takes priority over the switching of tones.

You can download the materials on MIDI from the Roland website.

Roland website: http://www.roland.com/

Selecting the USB Driver (USB Driver)

Refer to the “Switching USB Drivers” (p. 90)

Switching the USB Memory Mode (USB Memory Mode)

Refer to the “Changing the USB Memory Setting” (p. 90)

Selecting the USB MIDI Thru Switch

Switching the Pedal’s Polarity (Damper/FC1/FC2 Polarity)

Switch the polarity of pedals connected to the RD-700NX.

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 eect 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 Value

Damper Polarity

STND (STANDARD), REV (REVERSE)FC1 Polarity

FC2 Polarity

Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode)

This selects the number of parts for the RD-700NX.

Parameter Value Description

If you select “16PART,” the keyboard part you yourself play can use the same part as the

16PART

Part Mode

16PART+PERF (Performance)

song data, meaning that you can specify program changes or bank selections within the song data so that the tone of the keyboard part will be switched automatically.

When set to “16PART+PERF,” the performance on the keyboard is not aected by MIDI messages from the MIDI IN connector or song data played by the RD700NX. This is useful when you want to perform on the keyboard while playing song data with the RD-700NX.

(USB MIDI Thru Switch)

Refer to the “Using the RD-700NX as a USB MIDI Interface” (p. 90)

Selecting the Function of the MIDI THRU/OUT 3 Connector (MIDI OUT3 Mode)

This setting species the function of the RD-700NX’s MIDI THRU/OUT 3 connector.

Parameter Value Description

If you choose “THRU,” the connector will function as MIDI THRU, retransmitting without change

THRU

MIDI OUT3 Mode

OUT

the MIDI messages that are received at the MIDI IN connector. Performance data from the RD-700NX itself will no longer be sent from this connector.

If you choose “OUT,” the connector will function as MIDI OUT, and will transmit data from the keyboard and controllers to an external MIDI device.

Detailed Settings for Each Function

Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament/Key)

This sets the tuning and keynote (tonic).

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 Value Description

Equal Temperament This tuning divides an octave into 12 equal parts. Every interval produces about the same amount of slight dissonance.

Just (Major) This scale eliminates dissonance in fths and thirds. It is unsuited 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 dierent. You can get the same eect with the minor scale as with the major scale.

Pythagorean This scale devised by the philosopher Pythagoras eliminates dissonance in fourths and fths. Dissonance is produced by thirdinterval chords, but melodies are euphonious.

Kirnberger This scale is a modication of the meantone and just intonations that permits greater freedom in transposition to other keys. Performances are possible in all keys (III).

Mean Tone This scale makes some compromises in just intonation, enabling transposition to other keys.

Werckmeister This is a combination of the mean tone and Pythagorean scales. Performances are possible in all keys (rst technique, III).

Arabic Scale This scale is suitable for Arabic music.

Sets the keynote.

Temperament

Temperament Key

EQUAL

JUST MAJ

JUST MIN

PYTHAGORE

KIRNBERGE

MEANTONE

WERCKMEIS

ARABIC

C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, Bb, B

Switching Between Reception of GM/GM2 System On and GS Reset (Rx GM/GM2 System ON, Rx GS Reset)

Species 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 Value

Rx.GM/GM2 Sys On

Rx.GS Reset

ON, OFF

Setting the Keyboard Touch

You can make advanced settings for the touch used for the keys.

1. Press the [MENU] button, getting the indicator to light.

The Menu screen appears.

2. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “1.Key Touch.”

3. Press the [ENTER] button to display the Edit screen.

4. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the Cursor to the

parameter to be set.

5. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to set the value.

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

Alternatively, you can use the LIVE SET buttons to enter the value and press the [ENTER] button to nalize it.

6. When you have nished making the settings, press the [MENU] button, extinguishing its indicator.

You’ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen.

Detailed Settings for Each Function

Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)

The setting below allows you to adjust the response you get from the keyboard when you nger the keys.

Parameter Value Description

SPR LIGHT

LIGHT

MEDIUM

Key Touch

HEAVY

SPR HEAVY

MEMO

• This setting will change automatically depending on the Key Touch

Oset setting described below.

An even lighter setting than LIGHT.

This sets the keyboard to a light touch. You can achieve fortissimo () play with a less forceful touch than MEDIUM, 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 nger the keyboard more forcefully than MEDIUM in order to play fortissimo (), so the keyboard touch feels heavier. Dynamic ngering adds even more feeling to what you play.

An even heavier setting than HEAVY.

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

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

Parameter Value Description

As the value is decreased, the timing of the sound is delayed

Velo Delay Sens (Velocity Delay Sensitivity)

-63–+63

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

Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velo Keyw Sens)

This setting changes the touch sensitivity according to the key range being used.

Parameter Value Description

Velo Keyw Sens (Velocity Keyfollow Sensitivity)

-63–+63

As the value is increased, the touch becomes heavier in the upper registers, and lighter in the lower keys.

Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Oset)

This setting provides even more precise adjustment of the key touch than available with the Key Touch setting alone.

Here you can make additional detailed adjustments to the playing response of the keyboard.

Parameter Value Description

Key Touch Oset -10–+9

The touch sensitivity becomes heavier as the value increases.

MEMO

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

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

Parameter Value Description

REAL

Velocity

1–127

Volume levels and the way sounds are played change in response to the velocity.

Regardless of how strongly you play the keyboard, the volume or character of the sound will be xed at the velocity you specify.

Specifying the Note-o Keyboard Depth (Key O Position)

Parameter Value Description

STANDARD

Key O Position

DEEP

Note-o will occur at the key depth of a conventional piano.

Note-o will occur at a deeper position. This is suitable for electric piano sounds.

Detailed Settings for Each Function

Pedal/[S1] [S2] Buttons Assignments

Here’s how to change the functions that are assigned to the pedals, the [S1] [S2] buttons, and the sliders.

1. Press the [MENU] button, getting the indicator to light.

The Menu screen appears.

2. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “2.Control.”

3. Press the [ENTER] button to display the Edit screen.

4. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to switch screens, and

press the Cursor [ parameter to be set.

5. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to set the value.

6. When you have nished making the settings, press the [MENU] button, extinguishing its indicator.

You’ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen.

] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the

Assigning Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2 Pedal Assign)

This setting determines the function of the pedal switches (such as the optional DP series) or expression pedals (such as the optional EV-5/7) that are connected to the FC1 and FC2 jacks on the rear panel.

Parameter Value

00: OFF No control

CC00–CC127

129: BEND UP

130: BEND DOWN

131: AFTERTOUCH

132: OCTAVE UP

133: OCTAVE DOWN

134: START/STOP

135: TAP TEMPO

FC1 FC2

136: RHY PLY/STP

137: SONG PLY/STP

138: SONG RESET

139: MFX1 SW

140: MFX2 SW

141: MFX 1 CTRL

142: MFX 2 CTRL

143: ROTARY SPEED

144: SOUND FOCUS

Function/ Parameter Setting Changed

Controller Numbers 0–127

The pitch will rise in the same way as when you move the Pitch Bend lever toward the right.

The pitch will fall in the same way as when you move the Pitch Bend lever toward the left.

Controls aftertouch.

Each pedal press raises the key range in octave steps (up to 4 octaves higher).

Each pedal press lowers the key range in octave steps (up to 4 octaves lower).

The external sequencer will start/stop.

The tempo will be modied to the interval at which you press the pedal.

Starts and stops Rhythms (p. 37).

Starts and stops the song (p. 38).

Returns you to the beginning of the song.

Turns on/o multi-eect 1 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

Turns on/o multi-eect 2 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

Adjusts the amount of multi-eect 1 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

Adjusts the amount of multi-eect 2 (p. 41) for the layer specied by MFX Control Destination.

When using the rotary eect, switches the rotary eect between slow and fast.

Adjusts the depth of the Sound Focus eect.

Detailed Settings for Each Function

Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2] Buttons (S1/S2 Assign)

This setting determines the function of the [S1] and [S2] buttons.

Parameter Value

00: OFF No control

01: COUPLE +1OCT

02: COUPLE -1OCT

03: COUPLE +2OCT

04: COUPLE -2OCT

05: COUPLE +5TH

06: COUPLE -4TH

07: OCTAVE UP

08:

S1/S2

OCTAVE DOWN

09: START/STOP

10: TAP TEMPO

11: SONG PLY/STP

12 SONG RESET

13 SONG BWD

14 SONG FWD