Owner’s Manual
VR-09
VR-730
Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the unit.
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This explains all functions of the unit. |
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This is a list of the sounds, drum kits, rhythm patterns, and sound effects built |
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into the unit. |
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2. Choose “V-Combo VR-09” or |
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• MIDI Implementation |
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This is detailed information about MIDI messages. |
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“V-Combo VR-730” as the product name. |
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Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 32)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION
Sound Sections
This unit has three sound sections—organ, piano, and synthesizer—and each section occupies a separate area of the panel.
You can also play two sounds simultaneously, or divide the keyboard into two regions and play different sounds in the left and right regions.
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Synthesizer section |
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Here you can select synthesizer sounds. |
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MODE buttons
Here you can select an individual organ sound, piano sound, or synthesizer sound at a single touch.
* The illustration shows the VR-09.
REFERENCE
•“Selecting Sounds” (p. 9)
•“Modifying the Organ Sound” (p. 12)
•“ModifyingtheSynthesizerSound”(p.13)
•“Combining Two Sounds” (p. 18)
Effect/Rotary
You can apply effects and a rotary speaker simulation.
By operating the knobs and buttons you can make the sound change in real time.
Registration
Sound and effect settings as well as combinations of sounds can be stored as a “registration.”
You can easily switch between sounds by recalling a previously-stored registration.
REFERENCE
“Selecting Your Favorite Sounds (Registration)” (p. 10)
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•“Adding Effects to the Sound” (p. 14)
•“Using the Rotary Effect” (p. 12)
Drum section
The drum section lets you do the following.
•Play drum sounds or sound effects from the keyboard (p. 11).
•Perform while playing back internal rhythm patterns or songs from a USB flash drive (p. 22, p. 24).
•Record your performance (p. 23).
•Perform using the looper (p. 26).
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Contents
An Overview of This Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rear Panel (Connecting Devices).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Ready. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Attaching the Ferrite Core. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Turning the Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Turning the Power Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Listening to the Demo Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Included USB Memory Protector. . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Selecting Sounds with One Touch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Selecting Organ Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . |
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Selecting Piano Sounds. . |
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Selecting Your Favorite Sounds (Registration) . . . . . . .. . |
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Recalling a Registration. . |
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Modifying the Organ Sound. . . |
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Using the Harmonic Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using the Rotary Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using Percussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Modifying the Synthesizer Sound.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Adjusting the Tonal Character (CUTOFF, RESONANCE) . . .. . |
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Changing the Pitch/Applying Vibrato (Pitch Bend/Modulation |
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Making the Pitch Change Smoothly (Portamento) . . . . .. . |
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Specifying the Time of Pitch Change . . . . . . . .. . |
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Raising or Lowering the Range in Octaves (Octave) . . . .. . |
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Combining Two Sounds. . . . . |
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Layering Two Sounds (Dual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . |
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Performing with Rhythm Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Selecting/Playing Rhythm Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . |
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Changing the Tempo of the Rhythm Pattern. . . . . . . . . . |
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Adjusting the Volume of the Rhythm Pattern . . . . . . . .. . |
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Recording Your Performance |
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Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Playing a Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Deleting a Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using the Looper . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Recording with the Looper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . |
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Loading an Audio File for Playback or Recording. . . . . |
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Deleting the Phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . |
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Saving a Phrase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Initializing a Synthesizer Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . |
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Detailed Settings for All Functions (Menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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If you connect a wireless USB adapter (WNA1100-RL; sold separately), you’ll be able to use |
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If this is on, the D-BEAM controller will control the effect you’ve assigned. |
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Here you can apply effects to the sound.
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Adjusts the tonal character. |
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Delays the sound to create an echo-like effect. |
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Use these to shape the organ sound. |
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[LEVEL] bar |
Adjusts the volume of the organ section. |
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Selects the variation of organ sounds. |
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Divides the organ into two keyboard regions. |
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Selects the part when using the harmonic bars to shape the sound. |
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Turns the percussion effect of the organ sound on/off. |
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Turns the vibrato or chorus effect of the organ sound on/off. |
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Allows you to play organ sounds. |
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Raise or lower the keyboard range in steps of one octave. |
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5
Panel Descriptions
DAMPER jack
You can connect a pedal switch or a damper pedal (DP series; sold separately) here.
The pedal switch can be used to sustain the notes.
While you continue holding down the pedal, notes will continue sounding even after you take your fingers off the keys.
You can also use the pedal switch to control the looper (Damper Assign: &PDF).
EXPRESSION PEDAL jack |
PK IN connector |
Connect an expression pedal (EV series; sold |
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PHONES jack
Connect you headphones (sold separately) to this jack.
MIDI connectors |
Connect an external MIDI device here to transfer performance data.
*The MIDI connectors and the MIDI functionality of the USB COMPUTER port cannot be used simultaneously.
EXT INPUT jack
If you use a stereo mini-plug cable to connect your audio player or other audio source here, the sound from the connected device will be output from the OUTPUT jacks. Use the controls
of the connected device to adjust its volume.
*This sound cannot be recorded.
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.
Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
OUTPUT jacks
Connect an amp or mixer to these jacks to output the sound.
If you connect a USB cable, you must attach the ferrite core (VR-730 only: p. 7).
[POWER] switch |
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Press this switch to turn it on/off.
USB COMPUTER port |
You can use a commercially available USB cable to connect this unit to your computer so that performance data (MIDI data) can be transmitted and received.
*The MIDI connectors and the MIDI functionality of the USB COMPUTER port cannot be used simultaneously.
*To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
*If you turn the power of this instrument on/off while a MIDI device is connected to the MIDI OUT connector, unexpected data might be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. If a problem occurs, disconnect the MIDI device while this instrument is still powered-on.
*When you operate the expression pedal, please be careful not to get your fingers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.
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If eight commercially available rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6) are installed, you’ll be able to play this unit without connecting the AC adaptor.
*If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s manual (p. 32)).
*We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of
Types of batteries that can be used
If operating this unit on batteries, please use rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
Using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries will allow approximately 5 hours of continuous operation at room temperature. (However, the duration will be approximately 3 hours if
USB flash drive is connected. The duration of continuous operation may differ depending on the conditions of use.)
NOTE
Do not use alkaline batteries or carbon-zinc battery batteries.
1. While pressing the tabs of the battery compartment cover on this unit’s bottom panel, remove the cover..
Attaching the Ferrite Core |
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If you use the USB cable, you must attach the included ferrite core.
This is for the purpose of preventing electromagnetic noise; do not remove it.
1. Open the ferrite core and position it over the cable..
*You must attach the ferrite core near the plug (10 cm or less) that is connected to this unit.
10 cm or less
2. Wrap the cable around the ferrite core; one turn is enough..
3. Close it firmly; you should hear a distinct sound as it clicks shut..
*When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
2.Insert the batteries into the battery compartment, taking care to observe the correct polarity (+/- orientation)..
NOTE
Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.
3. Securely close the battery compartment cover..
When to Replace the Batteries
When the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Charge Battery.”
Stop use, and recharge the batteries.
NOTE
If you continue using the unit after the “Charge Battery” indication appears, the “Battery Low!” indication will appear, and further operation will not be possible.
NOTE
•Take care not to get your fingers pinched when attaching the ferrite core.
•Make sure you don’t apply undue force and damage the cable when clamping on the ferrite core.
Depending on the thickness of the cable, you might not be able to close the ferrite core with the cable wrapped once around
it. Use a cable of a thickness that allows the ferrite core to be attached with the cable wrapped once around it.
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Getting Ready
1. Before turning on this unit’s power, consider these two questions:
•Is the AC adaptor and any other equipment connected correctly?
•Have the volume controls of this unit and all connected audio devices been turned to their lowest settings?
2.Press the [POWER] switch of this unit to turn it on..
3.Turn on the power for any connected audio devices..
4.While playing the keyboard and listening to the sound, slowly increase the volume of this unit and the volume of the connected equipment until you obtain the desired volume..
1. Before turning off the power, consider the following question:
•Have the volume controls of this unit and all connected audio devices been turned to their lowest settings?
2.Turn off the power for all connected audio devices..
3.Turn off the [POWER] switch of this unit..
Concerning the Auto Off function
The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function).
If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (p. 28).
•Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.
•To restore power, turn the power on again.
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*All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.
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You can use the included USB memory protector to prevent theft of the USB flash drive connected to the VR-09.
NOTE
•You must use the included screws.
•You must use the included Allen wrench to tighten or remove the screws. Using a tool that does not match the screw heads will damage them.
•Be careful not to over-tighten the screws. Doing so may damage the screw’s head, causing the wrench to rotate uselessly.
•To tighten the screws, turn the Allen wrench clockwise. To loosen the screws, turn the Allen wrench counter-clockwise.
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•Keep the removed screws out of the reach of small children to ensure they are not swallowed accidentally.
•Never allow foreign objects (e.g., coins, wires) to enter the USB memory box.
•When opening/closing the USB flash drive cover, please be careful not to get your fingers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.
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By using the Mode buttons you can play organ, piano, and synthesizer sounds individually.
REFERENCE
For details about the sounds, refer to “Sound List” in the “Data List” (PDF).
You can download the “Data List” (PDF) from the Roland website. http://www.roland.com/manuals/
1. Press the MODE [ORGAN] button..
The MODE [ORGAN] button will light.
Sound Sound variation
Volume ([LEVEL] bar)
Octave (p.. 17)
Harmonic bars (p.. 12)
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•You can play the keyboard to audition the sound at which the cursor is located.
•If you press the [TRANSPOSE] button while the ORGAN TYPE screen is shown, it will be held. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
•The organ sounds of this unit reproduce the distinctive way in which notes played on a vintage organ are triggered even by a shallow key-press. This is called the “quick firing function.”
•The organ sounds of this unit are produced by a “virtual tonewheel sound engine” that uses digital technology to faithfully simulate the way in which a tonewheel organ generates sound.
1. Press the MODE [PIANO] button..
The MODE [PIANO] button will light.
Sound Sound variation
Volume
(PIANO LEVEL [ ] [ ] button) Octave (p.. 17)
Multi-effect type (&PDF)
MEMO
Use the CURSOR [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to an item, and turn the [VALUE] dial to change the sound variation/multieffect type.
Selecting the piano sound variation
1. Press one of the sound buttons in the piano section..
2. Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the desired sound variation..
MEMO
•You can play the keyboard to audition the sound at which the cursor is located.
•If you press the [TRANSPOSE] button while the sound variation select screen is shown, the select screen will be held. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
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Selecting Sounds
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You can assign a name to your favorite organ, piano, and synthesizer sounds (or combination of sounds), and store it as a “registration.”
A registration can be recalled instantly by pressing a single button. This is a convenient way to switch sounds for each song, or to instantly switch between settings during a live performance.
Registrations are organized into banks, with 4 registrations in each bank.
There are 25 banks, allowing you to store a total of 100 registrations.
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4 registrations
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MEMO
•When this unit is shipped from the factory, several banks contain registrations with the same settings.
•Sets of registrations can be saved on a USB flash drive (p. 28).
•Sets of registrations saved on a USB flash drive can be loaded back into this unit (p. 29).
1. Press the [1]–[4] buttons to select a registration..
The registration screen is shown in the display.
Bank number
Registration number
Registration name
Volume
Octave (p.. 17)
Multi-effect type (&PDF)
Split or Dual setting (p.. 18)
MEMO
•You can select a registration by moving the cursor to the registration number and turning the [VALUE] dial.
•You can select the next registration by pressing the [NEXT] button.
•If registration 4 is selected, pressing the [NEXT] button will
select registration 1 of the next bank.