Roland RS 5 Service Manual

Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland RS-5/9 64 Voice Synthesizer

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

How to read this manual

The RS-5/9 Owner's Manual consists of two volumes, “Quick Start” and “Advanced Use.” “Quick Start” explains the basic functionality of the RS-5/9. By reading the Quick Start, you

will gain an overall understanding of the RS-5/9's functions and features. And, for every item explained, you will find a convenient reference to the relevant page numbers in “Advanced Use,” which you can turn to for additional information.

Read the material in “Advanced Use” when making detailed settings, when saving settings, and when using the RS-5/9 together with external devices.

This manual is arranged into sections, according to objective. Whenever you are curious about a certain item that can be set, and want to learn more about the function, refer to the Parameter List. The relevant reference pages are provided.

Convention Used in This Manual

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

• (p. **) indicates a reference page

without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

BLUE: BROWN:

NEUTRAL LIVE

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

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

* Material damage refers to damage or

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

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

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

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002c

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

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

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004

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

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

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

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

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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007

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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

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009

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

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010

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

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011

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

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• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor 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 AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the

plug has been damaged; or

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

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

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

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

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

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• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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• Always grasp only the plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor.

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

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

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107d

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

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108b

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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110b

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

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• Should you remove the screws used for attaching the music stand, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

291a

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

302

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

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

Placement

351

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

352

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

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• 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.

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

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

Maintenance

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• 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.

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

Additional Precautions

• Do not expose the display to strong light (such as camera flashes), as malfunction may result.

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

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

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

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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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• 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.

558a

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

559a

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

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

What can I do with the RS-5/9? (Main features)

High-Quality Tones at a Low Price

The onboard Tones were composed using Tone resources from previous XP and JV Series models. Despite the low cost of this instrument, it features 640 high-quality internal Tones (Preset: 512, including GM and GM2 Tones; User: 128), plenty for just about any live performance.

Includes Piano Button (RS-9 Only)

Regardless of the mode, pressing this button provides you with the optimum settings for piano performances (p. 60).

16-Part, 64-Voice GM2 Sound Generator

Maximum polyphony is 64 notes, and up to 16 parts can be handled simultaneously. When working with music data that conforms to General MIDI and/or General MIDI 2 (GM scores), you can combine the RS-5/9 with a computer or sequencer, and use the RS-5/9 to play back the data (p. 128).

Includes Favorite Performance Bank Buttons

You can register the Performances you like to these eight buttons and easily call them up whenever you wish (p. 58).

Stylish Aluminum Panel

The RS-5/9 features a titanium-toned aluminum panel for a great look onstage. The light weight adds to the RS-5/9’s portability; and what’s more, it’s extremely durable.

GM/General MIDI

fig.GM logo

General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating devices and music files that meet the General MIDI standard bear the General MIDI logo ( ). Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical performance.

GM 2/General MIDI 2

fig.GM2 logo

Knob Controls for Adjusting the Sound in Real Time

These six convenient knobs let you can change the properties of the sound while you perform (p. 74).

Powerful Onboard Effects

Advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology provides a wide array of studio quality effects. In addition to the multiple effects section that features 42 different types of effects, the RS-5/9 also features an independent chorus unit and reverb unit (p. 79).

Arpeggiator Included

The RS-5/9’s arpeggiator function allows you to produce arpeggios (broken chords) simply by playing a chord in the keyboard. You can also use these knobs for changing Patterns in real time. Additionally, you can use them to synchronize arpeggio tempos with a connected sequencer or other device (p. 75).

Tone Search and Phrase Preview Functions Included

The Tone Search function (p. 23) lets you rapidly find the tone you want simply by specifying a tone category. By pressing [PHRASE PREVIEW] button, you can then hear the selected tone play a phrase suitable for that type of tone. (Phrase Preview function, p. 33)

The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 ( ) recommendations pick up where the original General MIDI left off, offering enhanced expressive capabilities, and even greater compatibility. Issues that were not covered by the original General MIDI recommendations, such as how sounds are to be edited, and how effects should be handled, have now been precisely defined. Moreover, the available sounds have been expanded. General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are capable of reliably playing back music files that carry either the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo. In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which does not include the new enhancements, is referred to as “General MIDI 1” as a way of distinguishing it from General MIDI 2.

GS Format

fig.GS logo

The GS Format ( ) is Roland’s set of specifications for standardizing the performance of sound generating devices. In addition to including support for everything

defined by the General MIDI, the highly compatible GS Format additionally offers an expanded number of sounds, provides for the editing of sounds, and spells out many details for a wide range of extra features, including effects such as reverb and chorus. Designed with the future in mind, the GS Format can readily include new sounds and support new hardware features when they arrive.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY.........................................................................................2

IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................................................4

What can I do with the RS-5/9? (Main features)......................................................5

Front and Rear Panel...............................................................................................10

Quick Start......................................................13

Getting Ready...........................................................................................................14

Connecting the RS-5/9 to external equipment.....................................................................................14

Turning On the Power............................................................................................................................. 15

Turning the power off .................................................................................................................. 16

Adjusting the display contrast (LCD CONTRAST) ............................................................................16

Adjusting the pitch to other instruments (Master Tuning)................................................................ 18

Listening to the Demo (DEMO)...............................................................................19

Demo Songs List.......................................................................................................................................20

Playing the Sounds..................................................................................................21

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset).....................................................................................21

Selecting Tones By Category (TONE CATEGORY)............................................................................23

Selecting Tones by Specifying the Group and Number......................................................................26

Easy Tone Selection (Switching Parts) ..................................................................................................28

Playing Percussion Instruments (Drum Sets).......................................................................................29

Changing a Drum Set ................................................................................................................... 29

Selecting Drum Sets by Specifying the Group and Number..................................................30

Playing a Drum Set in a Part Other Than Part 10..................................................................... 31

Notes when selecting a Drum Set...............................................................................................32

Trying out tones (PHRASE PREVIEW)................................................................................................. 33

Playing Two Tones on the Keyboard.....................................................................34

Dividing the Keyboard into Separate Ranges and Playing Different Tones in Each (SPLIT).........34

Playing two Tones from the keyboard (DUAL)................................................................................... 36

Selecting Tones and Drum Sets..............................................................................................................37

Selecting Tones By Category (TONE CATEGORY).................................................................37

Selecting Tones by Specifying the Group and Number..........................................................38

Changing the Two Parts Being Used.....................................................................................................39

Changing the Split Point .........................................................................................................................40

Using the Convenient Functions in Performances...............................................42

Creating Arpeggios from the Chords You Play (ARPEGGIO ON/OFF) ........................................42

Using Multi-effects, Chorus, and Reverb.............................................................................................. 44

Turning the Effects On and Off (EFFECTS ON/OFF)............................................................. 44

Setting the Amount of Chorus and Reverb............................................................................... 46

Changing the Multi-effect Type..................................................................................................47

Transposing All the Parts (TRANSPOSE ON/OFF)........................................................................... 48

Setting the Amount of Transposition......................................................................................... 48

Changing the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time (Pitch Bend Lever)...........................................................50

Adding a Vibrato Effect to the Sound (Modulation Lever)................................................................51

Changing the Tone with the Knobs.......................................................................................................52

Vibrato and Wah Effects (LFO)...................................................................................................52

Changing the sound’s volume (ENVELOPE)...........................................................................54

Changing the Brightness of the Sound and Adding Special Qualities (FILTER) ................ 55

Changing the RS-5/9’s Settings All At Once (Selecting Performances)...........................................56

Easily Selecting the Performances You Like (FAVORITE PERFORM BANK) ...............................58

Registering Performances............................................................................................................58

Easily Selecting Performances.....................................................................................................59

Instantly Switching to Piano Mode ............................................................................................ 60

Contents

Advanced Use.................................................61

Chapter 1. An overview of the RS-5/9 ....................................................................62

Basic Organization of the RS-5/9...........................................................................................................62

Classification of RS-5/9 Sound Types................................................................................................... 62

Tone................................................................................................................................................. 62

Drum Set......................................................................................................................................... 62

Performance...................................................................................................................................62

About Memory..........................................................................................................................................63

Maximum Polyphony.............................................................................................................................. 64

Preventing notes of an important Part from being cut off (Voice Reserve) .........................64

Modifying the Value of a Setting ........................................................................................................... 64

Convenient shortcuts...............................................................................................................................65

If “Stuck” Notes Occur (PANIC)............................................................................................................ 65

When Sounds From the RS-5/9 Do Not Stop Playing............................................................. 65

What to Do When an External Sound Generator Fails to Stop Sounding ............................ 65

Chapter 2. Part Volume and Pan Settings .............................................................66

Chapter 3. Mastering Use of the Performance Features......................................67

Playing single-note lines (Solo) .............................................................................................................. 67

Smoothly Changing the Pitch of the Sound (Portamento).................................................................67

Determining the Volume from the Force Used To Play the Keys (Velocity Sense)........................68

Transposing Performances...................................................................................................................... 69

Transposing All Parts (TRANSPOSE ON/OFF) ...................................................................... 69

Transposing a Specified Part (Key Shift)...................................................................................69

Adding Breadth to the Sound by Layering Tones with Different Pitches (Fine Tune).................. 69

Changing to Pure Temperament or an Arabic scale (Scale Tune)..................................................... 70

What are Equal Temperament, Pure Temperament, and Arabic scales?..............................70

Making Scale Tune settings.........................................................................................................70

Chapter 4. Changing Tones in Real Time..............................................................71

Changing the Pitch in Realtime (Pitch Bend Lever)............................................................................ 71

Using the Modulation Lever to modify the sound..............................................................................71

Using a pedal to modify the sound........................................................................................................73

Switching the Pedal’s Polarity (Pedal Polarity)........................................................................ 73

Using a knob to modify the sound.........................................................................................................74

Switching to the Value at the Current Knob Positions (MANUAL) ..................................... 74

Chapter 5. Using the arpeggiator ...........................................................................75

Turning the Arpeggio Function On and Off (ARPEGGIO ON/OFF).............................................. 75

Tip for Creating Arpeggio Patterns.......................................................................................................75

Arpeggiator parameters you can set......................................................................................................75

Creating a pattern.....................................................................................................................................77

Using the Knobs to Change Patterns in Real Time.............................................................................. 78

Chapter 6. Effect Settings .......................................................................................79

Turning the Effect Function On and Off (EFFECTS ON/OFF).........................................................79

The Effect Signal Path..............................................................................................................................80

Making Multi-Effects Settings ................................................................................................................ 80

Setting the Multi-Effects Source..................................................................................................80

Select the Type and Set Each Parameter.................................................................................... 81

00: THROUGH...............................................................................................................................82

01: STEREO EQ (Stereo Equalizer).............................................................................................82

02: OVERDRIVE............................................................................................................................ 83

03: DISTORTION...........................................................................................................................83

04: PHASER....................................................................................................................................84

05: SPECTRUM..............................................................................................................................84

06: ENHANCER............................................................................................................................85

07: AUTO WAH ............................................................................................................................ 85

08: ROTARY................................................................................................................................... 86

Contents

09: COMPRESSOR ........................................................................................................................ 87

10: LIMITER...................................................................................................................................87

11: HEXA-CHORUS......................................................................................................................88

12: TREMOLO CHORUS ............................................................................................................. 88

13: SPACE-D .................................................................................................................................. 89

14: STEREO CHORUS..................................................................................................................89

15: STEREO FLANGER................................................................................................................90

16: STEP FLANGER...................................................................................................................... 91

17: STEREO DELAY......................................................................................................................92

18: MODULATION DELAY........................................................................................................ 93

19: TRIPLE TAP DELAY..............................................................................................................94

20: QUADRUPLE TAP DELAY .................................................................................................. 95

21: TIME CONTROL DELAY......................................................................................................96

22: 2VOICE PITCH SHIFTER...................................................................................................... 96

23: FBK PITCH SHIFTER (Feedback Pitch Shifter).................................................................. 97

24: REVERB....................................................................................................................................98

25: GATED REVERB..................................................................................................................... 99

26: OVERDRIVE→CHORUS....................................................................................................... 99

27: OVERDRIVE→FLANGER...................................................................................................100

28: OVERDRIVE→DELAY ........................................................................................................ 100

29: DISTORTION→CHORUS ...................................................................................................101

30: DISTORTION→FLANGER ................................................................................................. 101

31: DISTORTION→DELAY.......................................................................................................101

32: ENHANCER→CHORUS..................................................................................................... 102

33: ENHANCER→FLANGER................................................................................................... 102

34: ENHANCER→DELAY ........................................................................................................103

35: CHORUS→DELAY............................................................................................................... 103

36: FLANGER→DELAY............................................................................................................. 104

37: CHORUS→FLANGER.........................................................................................................104

38: CHORUS/DELAY ................................................................................................................ 105

39: FLANGER/DELAY..............................................................................................................105

40: CHORUS/FLANGER........................................................................................................... 105

41: LOFI ........................................................................................................................................106

42: SLICER....................................................................................................................................106

Setting Multi-Effects as On/Off for Individual Parts............................................................107

Making Chorus Settings........................................................................................................................107

Select the Type and Set Each Parameter.................................................................................. 107

Setting the Chorus Depth for Each Part................................................................................... 108

Making Reverb Settings......................................................................................................................... 108

Selecting the Type and Setting Each Parameter ..................................................................... 108

Setting the Reverb Depth of Each Individual Part.................................................................109

Chapter 7. Creating your original Tone or Drum Set..........................................110

Creating a Tone....................................................................................................................................... 110

Tone Parameters That Can Be Set............................................................................................. 110

Creating a Tone ........................................................................................................................... 111

Creating a Drum Set............................................................................................................................... 112

Drum Set Parameters That Can Be Set.....................................................................................112

Creating a Drum Set ................................................................................................................... 112

Chapter 8. Saving Your Settings ..........................................................................113

Saving Tone / Drum Set / Performance............................................................................................. 113

Assigning a name........................................................................................................................ 113

How to Save................................................................................................................................. 114

Saving settings on an external sequencer (Bulk Dump)................................................................... 115

Setting the Device ID Number..................................................................................................115

Bulk dump procedure ................................................................................................................ 115

Setting the System Exclusive Receive Switch .........................................................................116

Restoring saved settings to the RS-5/9....................................................................................116

Contents

Chapter 9. Restoring the Original Settings..........................................................117

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)...................................................................................117

Restoring GM/GM2 Basic Settings (GM/GM2 SYSTEM ON)........................................................ 117

Chapter 10. Performing With An External MIDI Device ......................................118

About MIDI.............................................................................................................................................118

MIDI connectors.......................................................................................................................... 118

MIDI Channels and Multi-timbral Sound Generators...........................................................118

MIDI messages used by the RS-5/9 .........................................................................................119

Playing Sounds from an External MIDI Sound Generator With the RS-5/9................................. 120

Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators ................................................................... 120

Set the Keyboard Transmit Channel ........................................................................................ 120

Selecting sounds on another device using the RS-5/9 ..........................................................121

Playing the RS-5/9’s Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device.........................................122

Connecting External MIDI Device............................................................................................ 122

Setting the Receive Channel and Tone Change Receive Switch .......................................... 122

Selecting RS-5/9 Sounds from an External MIDI Device......................................................123

Using an External MIDI Controller to Change the RS-5/9’s Tones.....................................123

Chapter 11. Recording Performances on the RS-5/9 to an External Device ....124

Recording to an External Sequencer.................................................................................................... 124

Connecting to an External Sequencer ......................................................................................124

Making Settings Before Recording...........................................................................................124

Recording ..................................................................................................................................... 125

Listening to the Recorded Performance...................................................................................126

Playing Together with the Playback of a Recorded Performance........................................126

Transposing Playback of Performances (Master Key Shift)..................................................126

Enjoying Computer Music....................................................................................................................126

Connecting a Computer.............................................................................................................126

Making Settings Prior to Recording, Recording, and Listening to the Recorded Performance .......128

Using the RS-5/9 as a GM/GM2 System-Compatible Sound Module ..........................................128

Playing Back GM/GM2 Music Data ........................................................................................ 128

Creating Songs for GM and GM2 System Sound Generators ..............................................129

Appendices ...................................................131

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................132

Error Messages/Message List ..............................................................................135

Error Message List.................................................................................................................................. 135

Message List............................................................................................................................................135

Parameter List........................................................................................................137

Performance ............................................................................................................................................137

Performance Part....................................................................................................................................139

Tone..........................................................................................................................................................140

Drum Set.................................................................................................................................................. 140

System......................................................................................................................................................141

Multi-Effect.............................................................................................................................................. 142

Performance List....................................................................................................147

Tone List.................................................................................................................148

Drum Set List..........................................................................................................151

Arpeggio Style List ................................................................................................155

MIDI Implementation..............................................................................................156

Specifications.........................................................................................................173

Index........................................................................................................................174

Information .............................................................................................................178

Front and Rear Panel

ABC

PIANO Button

You can get the perfect settings for piano performances with the press of a single button (p. 60).

(RS-9 Only)

VOLUME Knob

Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the OUTPUT jacks, and the PHONES jack (p. 16).

LFO

RATE Knob

Changes the LFO Rate value (p. 52).

DEPTH Knob

Changes the LFO Depth value (p. 52).

ENVELOPE

ATTACK Knob

Changes the Envelope Attack Time value (p. 54).

RELEASE Knob

Changes the Envelope Release Time value (p. 54).

FILTER

LFO ON/OFF Button

This determines whether the LFO changes the filter cutoff frequency (ON), or the pitch (OFF) (p. 52).

CUTOFF Knob

Changes the Tone’s Cutoff Frequency value (p. 55).

RESONANCE Knob

Changes the Tone’s Resonance value (p. 55).

LED Display

Displays the Tone number, Drum Set number, or Performance number.

Display

This displays information regarding the operation you are performing.

FAVORITE PERFORM BANK Buttons 1–8

These allow you to register and immediately call up your favorite Performances (p. 58).

MANUAL Button

Sets the parameters assigned to the six knobs (LFO, ENVELOPE, FILTER) to the values at the current knob positions (p. 74).

ARPEGGIO/CONTROL Button

Allows control of other parameters with the four LFO and ENVELOPE knobs (p. 74, 78).

Front and Rear Panel

ARPEGGIO ON/OFF Button

This button turns the arpeggio on or off (p. 75).

EFFECTS ON/OFF Button

Switches the multi-effects, reverb, and chorus effects on and off (p. 79).

TRANSPOSE ON/OFF Button

Transposes all Parts (p. 48).

SHIFT Button

This button is used in conjunction with other buttons (p. 64,

65).

PHRASE PREVIEW Button

Press this button to check the sound of a Tone or Drum Set before selecting (p. 33).

UTILITY Button

Used when saving data (p. 113), transmitting GM or GM2 Setup messages (p. 129), and restoring previous settings (p. 117).

PART / Button

Switches the Parts (p. 28).

VALUE -/+ Button

This is used to modify values. When one of these buttons is first held down and the other is pressed, the value then changes rapidly while [SHIFT] is held down (p. 64).

KEY MODE

SPLIT Button

Sets Key Mode to Split. When pressed, the keyboard is split into two separate ranges, with a different Tone played in each (p. 34).

DUAL Button

Sets Key Mode to Dual. When pressed, two different Tones are layered together (p. 36).

TONE CATEGOTY Button

Selects Tones when the Tone Search function is used (p. 23).

PERFORM/TONE Button

This button switches between the Tone Select display and the Performance Select display (p. 23, 29, 57).

USER/PRESET Button

This button switches between User Tones (or Drum Sets or Performances) and Preset Tones (or Drum Sets or Performances) (p. 26, 30, 57).

Numeric Keys 1–0

Used for inputting numbers when selecting and saving Tones and Performances (p. 27, 30, 57). When selecting Tones by category, these specify the category (p. 23). When the EDIT button is pressed, the functions printed beneath the buttons can be selected.

EDIT Button

Press this button when you wish to adjust various settings.

ENTER Button

Use this button to finalize a value or execute an operation.

Front and Rear Panel

MIDI Connectors

External MIDI devices can be connected here (p. 120, 122, 124, 127). Use MIDI cables (sold separately) to make connections.

IN:

MIDI messages from an external device are received at this connector.

OUT:

MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector to an external device.

THRU:

MIDI messages received at MIDI IN are re-transmitted without change from this connector to an external MIDI device.

PHONES Jack

Accepts connection of headphones (p. 14).

Cord Hook

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

PEDAL Jack

CONTROL:

Accepts connection of an external pedal, such as an expression pedal (the optional EV-5), pedal switch (the optional DP-2/6), or foot switch (the optional BOSS FS5U) (p. 14).

HOLD:

Allows you to use a connected pedal switch (the optional DP-2/6) or foot switch (the optional BOSS FS-5U) as a hold pedal (p. 14).

OUTPUT Jacks

Connect your amp or mixer to these jacks (p. 14). These jacks output the audio signal in stereo. For mono output, use the L jack.

AC Adaptor Jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here (p. 14).

POWER Switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 15).

Quick Start

Getting Ready

Connecting the RS-5/9 to external equipment

The RS-5/9 does not contain an amp or speaker. You’ll need to listen to it through powered monitors, a mixer and connected monitors, a stereo system, or through headphones.

Connect as follows when using the RS-5/9 as a stand-alone device.

fig.Q-01

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be

Stereo headphones

pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

Pedal switch (DP-2, DP-6)

Roland

Expression pedal (EV-5)

or pedal switch

or foot switch (BOSS FS-5U)

Mixer etc.

Audio cable

Monitor speakers

(powered)

AC adaptor

to AC power outlet

Audio set etc.

Audio cables, MIDI cables, and stereo headphones are not included. You will need to purchase these items from your dealer.

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

Power amp

Before starting the connection procedure, make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off.

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

Getting Ready

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the RS-5/9, and then plug its other end into a power outlet.

Connect the RS-5/9 and the external device as shown in the figure.

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

When you want to how to make the connections for use with another external device

•“Playing Sounds from an External MIDI Sound Generator With the RS-5/9” (p. 120)

•“Playing the RS-5/9’s Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device” (p. 122)

• “Recording to an External Sequencer” (p. 124)

• “Enjoying Computer Music” (p. 126)

• CONTROL PEDAL jack can also accommodate pedal switches.

• In order to take full advantage of the RS-5/9’s performance, we recommend using a stereo amp/speaker system, If you are using a mono system, make you connections to the OUTPUT jack L (MONO).

Getting Ready

Turning On the Power

Before turning on the RS-5/9’s power, make sure that:

• Are all devices connected properly?

• Are the volume controls of the RS-5/9 and the other connected equipment turned to the minimum position?

• Is the AC adapter correctly connected to the RS-5/9?

Press the RS-5/9’s power switch on the rear panel to turn on the power.

fig.Q-02

Once the connections have

een completed (p. 14), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

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

efore the unit will operate normally.

Turn on the power of the connected audio devices.

Getting Ready

Play the RS-5/9’s keyboard and gradually raise the volume controls of the RS-5/9, or the connected audio equipment to an appropriate volume level.

fig.Q-03

Turning the power off

Before you turn off the power, make sure of the following points.

• Are the volume controls of the RS-5/9 and the other connected equipment turned to the minimum position?

•Have you saved the sounds or other data you’ve created? (p. 113)

Turn up the RS-5/9’s volume level carefully. Excessive volume can damage connected audio devices, your hearing, or annoy your neighbors.

2 3

Turn off the power for all connected audio devices.

Turn off the RS-5/9 power switch.

Adjusting the display contrast (LCD CONTRAST)

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

fig.Q-04

The LCD CONTRAST setting affects the RS-5/9 as a whole (i.e., is a system setting). This setting remains stored in memory even while the power is off.

342,5 1,6

Getting Ready

1 2 3 4

5 6

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.

Use VALUE [-]/[+] to select “System Setup.”

Press [ENTER].

Getting Ready

Press [5] a number of times to select “LCD Contrast.”

fig.Q-05

If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [5], you will return to the previous item.

Press VALUE [-]/[+] to set the value (1–8).

Press [EDIT].

The [EDIT] indicator goes out, and you are returned to the previous screen.

Easily Setting the LCD Contrast

If you hold down [SHIFT] while you press [PHRASE PREVIEW], you can select the “LCD Contrast” screen directly. Make settings as explained in steps 5–6 of the above procedure.

fig.Q-06

Getting Ready

Adjusting the pitch to other instruments (Master Tuning)

When playing the RS-5/9 together with other instruments, the pitch of all instruments must be adjusted to match—otherwise you will be out of tune! In general, the tuning of an instrument is indicated by the pitch in Hertz (Hz) of the middle “A” note.

fig.Q-07

32,5 1,64

1 2 3 4

Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.

Use VALUE [-]/[+] to select “System Setup.”

Press [ENTER].

Press [4] a number of times to select “Master Tune.”

fig.Q-08

Press VALUE [-]/[+] to set the value (415.3–440.0–466.2).

Match the pitch of the middle “A” note on the RS-5/9 to the other instruments.

The Master Tune setting is a system setting that is applied to the entire RS-5/9 (i.e., is a system setting). This setting remains stored in memory even while the power is off.

If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [4], you will return to the previous item.

The process of putting the standard pitches in tune is called “Tuning.”

Press [EDIT].

The [EDIT] indicator goes out, and you are returned to the previous screen.

Listening to the Demo (DEMO)

The RS-5/9 contains Demo songs.

Here’s how to hear the demo songs and experience the superb sounds and effects of the RS-5/9.

fig.Q-09

Press [SHIFT] and [TRANSPOSE ON/OFF] at the same time.

The following display will appear.

fig.Q-10

32 4,51

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

4 5

Press VALUE [-]/[+] to select the song that you wish to hear.

If you want to listen to all of the songs played in order, select “All Songs.”

Press [ENTER] to start demo song playback.

The selected song is played back repeatedly. When “All Songs” is selected, the entire selection of songs is played back

repeatedly.

Press [EXIT] to stop playback.

To return the keyboard to performance mode, press [EXIT] once more.

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

Listening to the Demo (DEMO)

• In Step 4, the performance stops even when [ENTER] is pressed instead of [EXIT].

• In Step 5, the keyboard is returned to performance mode even when [ENTER] is pressed instead of simultaneously pressing [SHIFT] and [TRANSPOSE ON/OFF].

Listening to the Demo (DEMO)

Demo Songs List

The RS-5/9 comes with 3 demos.

1. The Groove's Up

2. RS Fanfare

3. Journey To RS

Playing the Sounds

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

When learning how to use the RS-5/9, it’s a good idea to reset it to its factory settings to ensure that its operation matches the behavior described in its manuals.

Notes

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When data is being written to the User Memory, the message “KEEP POWER ON!” appears in the display; be sure not to turn off the power while this message is displayed.

If the power is turned off or interrupted while data is being written to memory, the internal data may become corrupted, and you may not be able to turn the power back on. If you have confirmed that internal data has been lost, or if a similar problem exists, consult your Roland dealer or Roland Service. Note, however, that Roland assumes no liability, including compensation, for consequences arising from loss of data.

When this operation is executed, the settings stored in the User Area (where the User Tones and other Tones you have created are stored) as well as the System setup settings are lost. If you want to keep this data, save it to an external sequencer or computer using “Bulk Dump” (p. 115).

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fig.Q-11

Press [UTILITY], getting the indicator to light.

Use VALUE [-]/[+] to select “Factory Reset.”

fig.Q-12

Press [ENTER].

321

Playing the Sounds

fig.Q-12a

5,64

Use VALUE [-]/[+] to select “All.”

fig.Q-13

Press [ENTER].

The confirmation message appears.

fig.Q-14

Press [ENTER] once again to start the Factory Reset operation.

After the Factory Reset operation is finished, the display will indicate “Completed.”

The [UTILITY] indicator goes out, and you are returned to the previous screen.

• To cancel the Factory Reset, press [EXIT].

• Even if the Factory Reset operation is executed, the display may be difficult to read, depending on the angle at which the RS-5/9 is placed. When this occur, adjust depth of the display (p. 16).

When you want to return a portion of the User memory to factory settings

• “Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)” (p. 117)

Selecting Tones By Category (TONE CATEGORY)

The RS-5/9 features a Tone Search function that allows you to rapidly select and call up Tones by specifying the type of tone (Category). The 35 categories are organized into 10 groups.

fig.Q-15

Playing the Sounds

When shipped from the factory, [TONE CATEGORY] is set to “ON.”

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1 2

Press [PERFORM/TONE] to call up the Tone Search screen.

Make sure that the [TONE CATEGORY] indicator is lit.

If the [TONE CATEGORY] indicator is not lit, press [TONE CATEGORY] once more.

fig.Q-16exp

Tone NameTone selection screen

Tone Number

Part

Tone Group

Selecting Tones by Specifying the Group and Number

Tones are separated into the following two groups. You can select Tones by specifying the group and number.

User

128 Tones can be stored here. You can overwrite the Tones already stored here, replacing them with Tones you create (p. 113).

Preset

This area holds 512 Tones; these cannot be overwritten or replaced. However you may modify the settings of the currently selected tone, and then store the modified tone in User memory.

1–256 are the RS-5/9’s original Tones. Tones 257–512 provide compliance with GM2.

fig.Q-19

1 2

Press [PERFORM/TONE] to display the Tone selection screen.

Press [TONE CATEGORY] to make the indicator goes out.

The following screen appears.

fig.Q-20exp

Tone NameTone selection screen

Tone Number

Part

Tone Group

Tone Number

Press [USER/PRESET] to select the group (User or Preset).

4123 5

Should “PERFORM” be displayed, simply press [PERFORM/TONE] once more, and the Tone selection screen is displayed.

Playing the Sounds

Press the numeric keys ([1]–[0]) to specify the Tone number (User: 1–128, Preset: 1–512).

Press [ENTER] to finalize the entry.

Changing values by large amounts

When changing values on the RS-5/9, press VALUE [-]/[+]. You can change values by large amounts using the methods described below.

To increase the value, hold down VALUE [+] and press VALUE [-]. To decrease the value, hold down VALUE [-] and press VALUE [+]. To increase the value in units of ten, hold down [SHIFT] and press VALUE [+]. To decrease the value in units of ten, hold down [SHIFT] and press VALUE [-].

If you make a mistake, press [EXIT] and specify the number once more.

Instead of using Steps 4 and 5, you can also switch Tones by pressing VALUE [-]/[+].

When you want to know the name and number of the Tone

• “Tone List” (p. 148)

When you want to know how to switch Tones with Key Mode set to Split or Dual

• “Selecting Tones and Drum Sets” (p. 37)

To create Tones by yourself

• “Creating a Tone” (p. 110)

When you want to store a Tone you have created to User memory

• “Saving Tone / Drum Set / Performance” (p. 113)

When you want to switch Tones from an external MIDI device

• “Selecting RS-5/9 Sounds from an External MIDI Device” (p. 123)

Playing the Sounds

Easy Tone Selection (Switching Parts)

By switching Parts, you can select Tones easily. The RS-5/9 has 16 Parts. Parts are the equivalent of performers playing

instruments, and you can assign a different Tone to each individual Part.

• Selecting Tones By Category (TONE CATEGORY)

• Selecting Tones by Specifying the Group and Number The two methods of selecting Tones shown above are used to change Tones

while a single Part is selected. Here, let’s select a Tone easily by switching Parts.

fig.Q-21

Press PART [ ]/[ ] and select one of the Parts 1–16.

fig.Q-22

When you want to perform in ensemble using multiple parts

• “Recording to an External Sequencer” (p. 124)

• “Enjoying Computer Music” (p. 126)

When you want to know how to switch Parts with Key Mode set to Split or Dual

• “Changing the Two Parts Being Used” (p. 39)

By selecting a Tone (p. 23,

26) or Drum Set (p. 29, 30) after selecting a Part, you can then switch the Tone or Drum Set for that Part.

Playing Percussion Instruments (Drum Sets)

The RS-5/9 contains Drum Sets that allow you to play different percussion instruments or sound effects from each key of the keyboard.

Changing a Drum Set

Factory settings have a Drum Set assigned to Part 10, so you can immediately use the keyboard to play percussion instrument sounds by pressing PART [ ]/[ ] to select Part 10.

Here, let’s select Part 10 and learn how to switch Drum Sets.

fig.Q-23

Playing the Sounds

Press [PERFORM/TONE] to call up the Tone/Drum Set selection screen.

Press PART [ ]/[ ] to select Part 10.

fig.Q-24exp

Drum Set

selection screen

Part

Drum Set Number

Drum Set

Name

Selecting Drum Sets by Specifying the Group and Number

Just as are Tones, Drum Sets are separated into two groups. You can also select Drum Sets by specifying the group and number.

User

Two Drum Sets can be stored here. You can overwrite these, replacing them with Drum Sets you create (p. 113).

Preset

This area holds twenty Drum Sets; these cannot be overwritten or replaced. However, you can change the settings of a currently selected Drum Set, and then store those settings in User memory.

1–11 are the RS-5/9’s original Drum Sets. Drum Sets 12–20 provide compliance with GM2.

fig.Q-24a

Press [PERFORM/TONE] to call up the Tone/Drum Set selection screen.

Press [TONE CATEGORY] to make the indicator goes out.

The following screen appears.

fig.Q-25exp

Drum Set

Name

Drum Set

Number

Drum Set

Group

Drum Set Number

Drum Set

selection screen

Part

4123 5

Should “PERFORM” be displayed, simply press [PERFORM/TONE] once more, and the Tone/Drum Set selection screen is displayed.

3 4

Press [USER/PRESET] to select the group (User or Preset).

Press the numeric keys ([1]–[0]) to specify the Drum Set number (USER: 1, 2, Preset: 1–20).

If you make a mistake, press [EXIT] and specify the number once again.

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