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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: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. 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.
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
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “USING
THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 7). These sections provide important information
concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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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.
Safety grounding connection
Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Do not disassemble or modify
Do not open or perform any internal modifications on
the unit.
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Do not repair or replace parts
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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Never install the unit in any of the following
locations.
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 power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Use only a stand that is recommended
This unit should be used only with a stand that is
recommended by Roland.
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Do not place in an unstable location
When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended
by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so
it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or
stand, you still need to make sure that any location you
choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that
will properly support the unit, and keep it from
wobbling.
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Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct
voltage
The unit should be connected to a power supply only
of the type described in the operating instructions, or
as marked on the rear side of unit.
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Use only the included power cord
• 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
• 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.
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Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the
supplied power cord must not be used with any other
device.
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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy
objects on it
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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Avoid extended use at high volume
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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Do not insert foreign objects
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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Turn off the power if an abnormality or
malfunction occurs
Immediately turn the power off, 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.
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Do not allow children to use without supervision
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable
number of other devices
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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Do not use overseas
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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Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player or
DVD player
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio
CD player or DVD player. The resulting sound may be of
a level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components may
result.
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Do not place containers of water on the device
Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower
vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the
unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit
using a dry, soft cloth.
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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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Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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Place in a well ventilated location
The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
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Use only the specified stands
This (V-Piano) for use only with Roland stand KS-V8 or
KS-G8. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in
instability causing possible injury.
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Check the safety of the stand before use
Please be sure to read and adhere to the cautionary
notices contained in the instructions that came with
this product.
Please note that, depending on the manner in which
keyboard performances are carried out, you may
encounter situations where the keyboard falls off the
stand or the stand topples over, even though you have
followed all of the instructions and advice contained
within the product’s manual. For this reason, you
should always perform a safety check each time you
use the stand.
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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting
the power cord
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with
wet hands
Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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Remove cords and cables before moving the unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug
from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external
devices.
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Cautions when moving this device
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 firm grip, to protect yourself from injury
and the instrument from damage.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.
• If you’re using the stand (KS-V8), remove the
headphone hook from the unit.
Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord
when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or
this unit.
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Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug
At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug
and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and
other accumulations away from its prongs. Also,
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet
whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended
period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the
power plug and the power outlet can result in poor
insulation and lead to fire.
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Manage cables for safety
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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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the
unit.
• If you’re using the stand (KS-V8), remove the unit
from the stand and transport them dividing of each.
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Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before
cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug
the power cord from the outlet (p. 17).
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If there is a possibility of lightning strike,
disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in
your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the
outlet.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used
by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a
refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner),
or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the
electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to
use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter
between this unit and the electrical outlet.
• 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.
• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch
is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely
disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the
power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the
power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into
which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one
that is within easy reach and readily accessible.
Placement
• 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.
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not
use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
• 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 off.
• 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. Also, do not allow lighting devices that
normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit
(such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same
area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can
deform or discolor the unit.
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature
and/or humidity is very different, 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.
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit
for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise
harmfully affect the finish.
Maintenance
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly
dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of
strength. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid
the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and Data
• 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 on a USB memory, 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.
USB Memory Handling
(Using USB Memory)
• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way in.
• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or allow them
to become dirty.
• USB memory is made using high-precision electronic components,
so please observe the following points when handling it.
• To prevent damage from static electrical charges, discharge any
static electricity that might be present in your body before
handling USB memory.
• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal object.
• Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong impact.
• Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in locations such as
a closed-up automobile. (Storage temperature: 0–50 degrees C)
• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.
• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with the USB
MEMORY connector and insert it without using excessive force. The
USB MEMORY connector may be damaged if you use excessive force
when inserting USB memory.
• Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire, coins,
other types of device) into the USB MEMORY connector. Doing so will
damage the USB MEMORY connector.
• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory.
• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period of time,
close the USB memory cover.
• 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.
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling
such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.
• 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.
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CD Handling
• When handling the discs, please observe the following.
• Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc.
• Do not use in dusty areas.
• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle.
• Do not touch or scratch the recording surface of a CD. Doing so may
render the data unreadable. If a CD becomes soiled, clean it using a
commercially available CD cleaner.
• Keep the disc in the case.
• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.
• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.
• If dust or dirt adheres to a CD, lightly wipe it off with a soft cloth.
Always wipe from the center toward the outer edge of the disc. Do
not wipe in a concentric circular direction.
• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any kind.
• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper reading and
writing of data, and may further result in malfunction.
Additional Precautions
• 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 a USB memory.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data
that was stored in the unit’s internal memory, or on a USB memory
once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
• 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.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• 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.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal
operation.
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at
reasonable levels (especially when it is late at night).
• 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.
• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5/EV-7; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that
incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such
cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible
to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the
manufacturer of the cable.
• If you update unit’s internal program via USB FOR UPDATE terminal,
disconnect all cords except power cord before updating.
• GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.
• All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.
• 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.
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY................................................................................ 4
IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................................ 7
Panel descriptions........................................................................................ 12
Front panel ................................................................................................................................................................................12
Bottom panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Rear panel ..................................................................................................................................................................................14
Getting ready................................................................................................15
Placing the V-Piano on a stand .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting the power cord ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Connecting external equipment to the V-Piano ......................................................................................................... 18
Connecting the piano pedal.................................................................................................................................. 20
Connecting headphones........................................................................................................................................ 21
Connecting multi-channel speakers .................................................................................................................. 21
Turning the power on and off ............................................................................................................................................22
Turning on the power..............................................................................................................................................22
Turning off the power.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Adjusting the volume............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Adjusting the display’s contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob).............................................................................. 23
Using the USB memory......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting the USB memory ...............................................................................................................................24
Connecting a CD drive ..........................................................................................................................................................25
Attaching the CD drive (CD-01A)......................................................................................................................... 25
Introducing the V-Piano .............................................................................. 27
How the V-Piano is structured............................................................................................................................................ 27
The V-Piano’s parameters .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Backing up and initializing................................................................................................................................................... 28
How the V-Piano’s screens are organized ...................................................................................................................... 29
Tone screen .................................................................................................................................................................29
Song screen ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Utility screen................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Listening to the demo songs .......................................................................32
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Playing.......................................................................................................... 34
Selecting and playing a sound ...........................................................................................................................................34
Adjusting the tonal character (Equalizer) .......................................................................................................................37
Saving the equalizer settings ................................................................................................................................38
Adding reverberation to the sound (Ambience) .........................................................................................................39
Switching the ambience type ...............................................................................................................................39
Saving the ambience settings...............................................................................................................................40
Shifting the pitch (Transpose).............................................................................................................................................41
Disabling the buttons (Panel Lock)...................................................................................................................................42
Assigning functions to the [F1]–[F3] buttons................................................................................................................43
Using the pedals to control the V-Piano’s functions ..................................................................................................45
Functions that can be assigned to a pedal....................................................................................................... 45
Assigning a function to a pedal............................................................................................................................46
Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds............................................................. 48
The V-Piano’s parameters.....................................................................................................................................................48
Editing a parameter’s value .................................................................................................................................................50
Saving a tone you’ve customized...................................................................................................................................... 51
Changing the parameters shown in the tone screen.................................................................................................53
Editing the stretch tune ........................................................................................................................................................54
Editing individual keys...........................................................................................................................................................55
Specifying the key range (RangeSet)..................................................................................................................55
Velocity Follow settings ........................................................................................................................................................57
Unison Tune parameters.......................................................................................................................................................57
Viewing the original tone .....................................................................................................................................................58
About V-Piano Editor..............................................................................................................................................................58
Saving your settings (Setups)..................................................................... 59
Recalling a setup......................................................................................................................................................................59
Creating a setup.......................................................................................................................................................................60
Assigning a name to a setup and saving it.....................................................................................................................60
Assigning favorite setups to the buttons .......................................................................................................................62
Recalling a setup you assigned to a button .....................................................................................................63
Playing songs and recording your performances..................................... 64
About the song screen ..........................................................................................................................................................64
[F1]–[F4] button operations...................................................................................................................................65
Playing a song...........................................................................................................................................................................66
Recording your performance..............................................................................................................................................70
Saving your recorded performance..................................................................................................................................73
Option settings in the song screen...................................................................................................................................74
Types of audio data that the V-Piano can play .............................................................................................................75
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)............................ 76
How to make settings ..............................................................................................................................................76
Saving the System parameters .............................................................................................................................77
Parameters That Can Be Set...................................................................................................................................78
System settings (1. System) .................................................................................................................................................80
Tone parameter settings (2. Tone Parameter) ..............................................................................................................82
Keyboard touch settings (3. Key Touch)..........................................................................................................................83
Pedal settings (4. Pedal) ........................................................................................................................................................84
Functions that can be assigned to a pedal....................................................................................................... 85
MIDI settings (5. MIDI)............................................................................................................................................................86
Ambience settings (6. Ambience) .....................................................................................................................................86
File management (7. File) .....................................................................................................................................................87
Saving a setup file (Save SETUP File)...................................................................................................................87
Loading a setup file (Load SETUP File) ...............................................................................................................89
Deleting a setup file (Delete SETUP File) ...........................................................................................................90
Copying a setup file (Copy SETUP File) ..............................................................................................................91
Saving a song (Save SONG File)............................................................................................................................92
Deleting a song (Delete SONG File) ....................................................................................................................93
Copying a song (Copy SONG File) .......................................................................................................................94
Formatting internal memory or USB memory (Format) ..............................................................................95
V-LINK settings (8. V-LINK)....................................................................................................................................................96
Connection Examples ..............................................................................................................................................96
Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF...................................................................................................................................96
V-LINK function chart ...............................................................................................................................................97
V-LINK Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................97
Restoring the factory settings (9. Initialize)....................................................................................................................98
Deleting the user tones (Delete User Tone).....................................................................................................98
Factory reset (Factory Reset All) ...........................................................................................................................99
Playing or recording a song (10. Song)......................................................................................................................... 100
Saving a setup (11. Setup Write) ..................................................................................................................................... 101
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 102
Error Messages........................................................................................... 104
List of shortcuts.......................................................................................... 105
MIDI Implementation Chart...................................................................... 106
Specifications............................................................................................. 107
Index ........................................................................................................... 109
Convention Used in This Manual
• Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button, such as the [ENTER] button.
• Lines that begin with or an asterisk * are cautionary statements that you must be sure to read.
• (p. **) indicates a reference page.
• The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your
unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may
not always match what appears in the manual.
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Panel descriptions
Front panel
1.
[VOLUME] Knob
Adjusts the volume that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT jacks
and headphone jack (p.23).
[AMBIENCE] Knob
2.
Adjusts the amount of ambience effect, which adds acoustic
resonance to the sound (p.39).
3.
[EQUALIZER] Button
Turns the equalizer on/off (p.37).
The [EQUALIZER] button will light when the equalizer is on.
4.
[V-LINK] Button
Turns the V-LINK function on/off.
When this is on, the [V-LINK] button will light, allowing a V-LINK
compatible video device connected to the V-Piano to be controlled
from the V-Piano (p.96).
[TRANSPOSE] Button
5.
Transposes the pitch (p.41).
The [TRANSPOSE] button will light when transpose is turned on.
By pressing this button simultaneously with the [V-LINK] button,
you can play demo songs (p.32).
6.
TONE Buttons: [TONE 1]–[TONE 4]
Use these buttons to select tones.
7.
[FUNCTION] Button
This switches the function of function buttons [F1]–[F4].
The [FUNCTION] button will light when the function is on.
8.
Display
This shows information such as the tone name, setup name, or the
item you’re editing.
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.
[F1] –[F4] Buttons
9.
When editing, you’ll use these buttons to execute a variety of
functions; their operation will differ depending on the screen.
10.
[VALUE] Dial ([ENTER] Button])
Use this to modify values.
fig.dial-value.eps
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Alternatively, you can change the System settings so that these
buttons will select setups (p.62).
By pressing the VALUE dial, you can finalize a value or execute an
operation ([ENTER] button).
fig.dial-push.eps
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Panel descriptions
[EXIT] Button
11.
Returns you to the previous screen or cancels the function that was
being executed.
[WRITE] Button
12.
Saves a customized tone as a User tone (p.51).
13.
USB Memory Connector
Connect separately sold USB memory or a CD drive here (p.24).
Bottom panel
15.
Security Slot
http://www.kensington.com/
14.
Headphone Jack
Connect headphones here (p.21).
Even when headphones are connected, sound will still be output
from the OUTPUT jacks and the DIGITAL OUT jack.
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Panel descriptions
Rear panel
[POWER] Switch
16.
Turns the power on/off (p.22).
17.
AC Inlet
Connect the included power cord here (p.17).
USB FOR UPDATE Connector
18.
This is used when updating the V-Piano’s internal operating
program.
Do not connect anything to this connector during normal use.
19.
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Connector
This is a coaxial type digital output jack. This will digitally output the
same audio as is output from the OUTPUT A jacks.
It complies with the S/PDIF format, and outputs a digital audio
signal (stereo).
* The [VOLUME] Knob will not adjust the volume of this connector.
Use the controls of your input device to adjust the volume.
* S/PDIF is a digital interface format that is used by consumer digital
audio equipment.
20.
USB MIDI Connector
When you want to use the included editor, use a USB cable to
connect this connector to your computer (p.58).
INPUT Jacks: L/MONO, R
25.
These are audio signal input jacks. You can connect an external
audio playback device here, and output its sound mixed with the
sound of the V-Piano.
* You cannot adjust the input level of these jacks, nor the balance
between these inputs and the V-Piano’s output.
26.
OUTPUT B Connectors: L/3, R/4
These are audio signal output jacks. The signal to be output from
these jacks can be selected from a menu (p.81).
You can use these jacks in conjunction with the OUTPUT A jacks to
output the V-Piano’s sound as four-channel output.
The phone jack and XLR connectors output the same signal.
27.
OUTPUT A Connectors: L/1, R/2
These are the main audio signal output jacks.
The phone jacks and XLR connectors output the same signal.
About the XLR OUTPUT connectors
This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks.
These jacks are wired as shown below. Make connections after
first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you
intend to connect.
fig.XLRTRSJack.eps
[DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob
21.
Adjusts the contrast of the display (p.23).
22.
PIANO PEDAL Connector
Connect the included piano pedal here (p.20).
DAMPER Connector / FC1 Connector / FC2 Connector
23.
Connect separately sold pedals or switches here.
A variety of functions can be assigned to pedals connected to the
FC1 connector and FC2 connector (p.84).
MIDI Connectors: IN, OUT/V-LINK, THRU
24.
Connect these to external MIDI devices to transmit or receive MIDI
messages.
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About the phone (1/4”) OUTPUT connectors
If you connect a phone plug to only the L/1 (and L/3) phone
jacks, they will output a mono signal that mixes-in the R/2 (and
R/4) signals, allowing you to use these as mono outputs.
* The XLR connectors will output a stereo signal.
* The V-Piano is designed to be used with stereo output. The
sound quality and tonal character will be affected if you use
monaural output.
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Getting ready
Align the symbols ( )
on the V-Piano with the
center of each support
column of the stand.
Placing the V-Piano on a stand
If you place the V-Piano on a stand, you must use the KS-V8 or KS-G8 (sold separately).
• When placing the V-Piano on the stand, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the instrument and the stand.
• You must use two or more people to lift the V-Piano onto the stand.
• Using the V-Piano with any other stand may produce an unstable situation, possibly causing the instrument to fall or overturn, and
resulting in injury or damage.
• For details on how to assemble the stand, refer to the owner's manual that accompanied the stand.
If using the KS-V8 stand
Place the V-Piano so it’s positioned as shown in the illustration.
1.
2.
Using the knob bolts included with the KS-V8, fasten the V-Piano to the stand (four locations).
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Getting ready
3.
4.
Connect the piano pedals to the PIANO PEDAL connector located on the rear panel of the instrument.
Attach the headphone hook included with the KS-V8.
Insert the headphone hook into the hole located on the bottom of the instrument toward the left side, and fasten it by tightening the
wing nut.
Only headphones should be placed on the headphone hook. If you use it to hold other objects, you risk damaging the
instrument or the headphone hook.
If you need to remove the instrument from the stand, detach the headphone hook first.
5.
Secure the piano pedal cable, power cord, and other connection cables inside the stand’s cable covers.
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If using the KS-G8 stand
Place the V-Piano in the position shown in the illustration.
1.
Align the screws of the
V-Piano with the front
of the stand.
Connecting the power cord
Getting ready
Align the symbol ( )
on the V-Piano with
the center of support
column of the stand.
1.
Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.
Is the volume level of the V-Piano or connected amp turned all the way down?
Is the power to the V-Piano or connected amp turned off?
2.
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet of the V-Piano, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.
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Getting ready
to Power outlet
Mixer, etc.
Power amp
Monitor speakers
(powered)
Expression pedal (EV-5/EV-7)
or Pedal switch (DP Series)
Pedal switch
(DP Series)
Piano pedal
PC/Mac
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
V-LINK-compatible
video equipment.
MIDI sequencer, etc.
Connecting external equipment to the V-Piano
The V-Piano is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a
monitor speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones.
* Audio cables, MIDI cables, headphones, and expression pedals are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase
accessories such as these.
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.
When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the INPUT jacks may be low. If this
happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
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1.
About the XLR OUTPUT connectors
This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. A wiring diagram for these jacks is shown below. Make connections after first
checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.
fig.XLRTRSJack.eps
About the phone (1/4”) OUTPUT connectors
If you connect a phone plug to only the L/1 (and L/3) phone connectors, they will output a mono signal that mixes-in the R/2 (and R/4) signals,
allowing you to use these as mono outputs.
* The XLR connectors will output a stereo signal.
* The V-Piano is designed to be used with stereo output. The sound quality and tonal character will be affected if you use monaural output.
Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.
• Is the volume level of the V-Piano or connected amp turned all the way down?
• Is the power to the V-Piano or connected amp turned off?
2.
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet of the V-Piano, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.
3.
Connect the V-Piano 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 to a computer.
If you are using headphones, plug them into the headphone jack.
Connect pedal switches or expression pedals as necessary.
Use Stereo headphones.
Use only a specified expression pedal (EV-5/EV-7; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedal, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
You can connect a commercially available CD drive to the USB MEMORY connector. You can use a CD drive to play back
songs from a CD.
Getting ready
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Getting ready
Soft Pedal
Damper Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Connecting the piano pedal
Connect the cable of the included piano pedal to the PIANO PEDAL connector on the V-Piano’s rear panel.
About the pedals
The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly for playing piano.
By changing the pedal assignments, you can change what the V-Piano does when you press the sostenuto pedal or soft
fig.Pedals.eps
pedal. For details, refer to “Pedal settings (4. Pedal)” (p. 84).
Damper Pedal (right pedal)
While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an
extended time even if you release your fingers from the keyboard.
The length of the sustain will change subtly depending on how
deeply you press the pedal.
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will cause
the strings for notes other than the ones you actually play to vibrate
in sympathy with what you’ve played, producing a rich resonance.
The V-Piano simulates this sympathetic vibration (damper resonance).
Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)
The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be sustained.
Soft Pedal (left pedal)
If you hold down this pedal, the notes will be softer in tone.
The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by changing the depth to which you press the pedal (p. 48).
You can adjust the sensitivity of the soft pedal (p. 48).
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Connecting headphones
Plug the headphones into the headphone jack.
1.
Use stereo headphones.
Getting ready
Connecting multi-channel speakers
If you’ve set the system parameter Sound Perspective (p. 81) to “A:DRY B:AMBIENCE” or “GRAND AMBIENCE” for multi-channel output,
you should place your speakers in the areas shown in the diagram below.
Place the OUTPUT A speakers near the performer, and place the OUTPUT B speakers farther away.
The volume balance, spacing of the OUTPUT B speakers, direction, and distance to the speakers can be adjusted according
to your taste.
1/L
3/L 4/R
2/R
OUTPUT A OUTPUT B
Performer
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Getting ready
Turning the power on and off
Once the connections have been completed (p. 18), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
Turning on the power
Before you turn on the power, use the [VOLUME] Knob to minimize the volume.
1.
Also, completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment.
2.
Press the upper portion of the [POWER] switch on the back of the V-Piano to turn on the power.
The unit is powered up, and the display’s backlighting comes on.
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.
Due to a circuitry protection feature, this instrument requires a few moments after it has been turned on before it is ready for
normal operation.
In the unlikely event the power is turned off or cut off while Factory Reset (p. 99) is in progress, the data may become corrupted,
and it may require additional time for the unit to start up the next time.
Turn on the power to connected external devices.
3.
Adjust the volume of the connected external devices.
4.
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5.
Adjust the V-Piano’s volume to obtain the proper volume level.
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Turning off the power
Before you switch off the power, turn the volume down all the way with the [VOLUME] Knob.
1.
Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment.
Turn off the power to connected external devices.
2.
3.
Press the lower portion of the [POWER] switch on the back of the V-Piano.
The power is switched off.
If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [POWER] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 7)
Adjusting the volume
Getting ready
.
1.
Adjust the volume using the [VOLUME] Knob.
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the volume, or rotate it counterclockwise to lower it.
Also, adjust the volume of the connected device to an appropriate level.
Adjusting the display’s contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob)
The characters in the display may be difficult to view immediately after turning on the power or after extended use; this may also be
because of where and how the display is situated.
In such instances, adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob on the rear panel.
Rear Panel
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Getting ready
Using the USB memory
You can copy Setup files (p. 87) and song files to separately sold USB memory for safekeeping.
You can also play back SMF music files that are saved on USB memory, or play audio files from USB memory (p. 64).
Connecting the USB memory
Connect your USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector located on the V-Piano’s front panel.
1.
Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in, until it is firmly in place.
If you’re using new USB memory, you must first initialize (format) it on the V-Piano. For details, refer to “Formatting internal
memory or USB memory (Format)” (p. 95).
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Connecting a CD drive
Screws (3 x 8 mm)
You can connect a CD drive (CD-01A; sold separately) to the USB memory connector, and perform while playing back a music CD.
You can also play back SMF music data saved on a CD-ROM (p. 64).
Attaching the CD drive (CD-01A)
If you’re using the KS-V8 (a dedicated keyboard stand for the V-Piano), you can attach the CD-01A to the V-Piano’s bottom panel.
Set the POWER switch of the CD drive (CD-01A) to “AUTO.”
fig.CDDPowerSW.eps
fig.CDDbracket.eps
1.
Use screws (3 x 8 mm) to attach the holder to the CD drive.
2.
* You must use only the screws (3 x 8 mm) and holder that were included with the CD-01A.
Getting ready
Reattach the headphone hook in the location shown in the illustration.
3.
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Getting ready
USB Cable
To USB memory
connector
4.
fig.CDDmount.eps
Use screws (4 x 16 mm) to attach the CD drive to the holes located on the V-Piano’s bottom panel, as shown in the
illustration.
* You must use only the screws (4 x 16 mm) that were included with the CD-01A.
Screws (4 x 16 mm)
fig.CDD-USB.eps
fig.CDD-PSB.eps
Use a USB cable to connect the CD drive’s USB connector to the V-Piano’s front panel USB memory connector.
5.
The USB cable included with the V-Piano can be routed past the V-Piano’s back panel and connected.
Connect the AC adaptor included with the CD drive to the CD drive’s DC IN connector.
6.
To AC outlet
AC adaptor
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Cord hook
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.
Power cord
Secure the AC adaptor cord to the cord hook as shown in the illustration. This will prevent accidental disconnection of the
cord and loss of power or excessive strain on the AC adaptor jack if the cord is pulled inadvertently.
7.
Connect the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
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Introducing the V-Piano
How the V-Piano is structured
fig.framework.eps
Controller section
This section contains the keyboard, foot controllers such as the pedals, and also includes the panel buttons and knobs.
The information generated as the result of playing the keyboard and operating the controllers is sent to the sound generator section.
Sound generator section
This section produces the V-Piano’s sounds. The sounds are generated according to the performance data received from the controller
section and from external MIDI devices, and sent as an audio signal from the OUTPUT jacks and the headphone jack.
The V-Piano’s parameters
Tones
V-Piano
Sound generator
section
Play
Controller section
When shipped from the factory, the V-Piano contains 24 “preset tones.”
You can customize these preset tones in the V-Piano’s Tone screen (p. 29) or by using the included V-Piano Editor (p. 58).
A customized preset tone can be saved in the V-Piano as a “user tone” (p. 51).
The V-Piano can internally store 100 user tones.
You can select and play one of the 24 preset tones or 100 user tones (p. 34).
Setups
A “setup” is a choice of tone together with settings such as pedal assignments.
The V-Piano lets you store 100 setups (p. 60).
You can recall and play one of these 100 setups (p. 59).
System parameters
Settings used by the entire V-Piano are called “system parameters” (p. 80). The values of the system parameters do not change when
you switch setups or tones.
If you don’t want settings such as pedal settings to change when you switch setups, you can save these settings as system parameters.
When you switch on the V-Piano’s power, setup number 001 will be selected automatically. If you save your favorite tone
and settings in setup number 001, that sound and those settings will be available to play as soon as you switch on the VPiano.
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Introducing the V-Piano
Backing up and initializing
fig.memBackup.eps
External USB memory (sold separately)
Song file Setup file
Backing up parameters
The 100 user tones, 100 setups, and system parameter settings can be backed up to the V-Piano’s internal memory or to USB memory
(sold separately) as a “setup file” (p. 87).
Performance data you’ve recorded using the V-Piano’s Song function is stored in the V-Piano’s internal memory as a song file. Song
files can be copied between internal memory and USB memory.
Copy
Internal memory
Song file
Setup file
Saved as a setup file
User tone
100
User tone
001
System parameter settings
Saved as a setup file
V-Piano
Setup 100
Setup 001
Initializing the memory
If you want the user tones, setups, and system parameter settings stored in the V-Piano to be returned to their factory-set state,
execute the factory reset operation (p. 99).
If you want the entire contents of internal memory to be completely erased and returned to the factory-set state, initialize the internal
memory (p. 95).
* Factory Reset does not erase the contents of internal memory.
If you want to erase the entire contents of USB memory and format the memory for use with the V-Piano, initialize the USB memory (p.
95).
Before new USB memory or USB memory that has been used by a computer or other device can be used with the V-Piano, that USB
memory must be initialized (p. 95).
File operations
The setup files and song files saved in V-Piano’s internal memory or in USB memory can be copied in units of files (p. 87).
You can also delete specific files if desired (p. 87).
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How the V-Piano’s screens are organized
A
B
Tone screen
The tone screen will appear when you switch on the V-Piano’s power.
The tone screen shows information about the currently selected tone.
fig.Tone01.eps
In the tone screen you can select tones and access various customizations and functions.
1.
Tone number
You can use the [VALUE] dial to select Preset 001–Preset 024 and User 001–User 100 tones (p. 34).
Introducing the V-Piano
fig.Tone02.eps
2.
Tone name
3.
Various information
Various types of information can be shown in this area.
If the utility screen’s “1. System–Information Type” setting (p. 80) is set to “BASIC,” the following information is shown in this area.
With the factory settings, this is the information that is shown.
Basic information display
A.
Master tuning (Master Tune (p. 80))
B.
Transposition amount (p. 41)
You can change this display by changing the utility screen’s “1. System–Information Type” setting (p. 80). For details, refer to
“Information shown in the tone screen” (p. 30).
Editable tone parameters
4.
You can adjust the settings of these parameters by pressing a [F1]–[F3] button and then turning the [VALUE] dial. For details, refer to
“Editing a parameter’s value” (p. 50).
You are free to assign desired tone parameters to the [F1]–[F3] buttons “Changing the parameters shown in the tone screen” (p. 53).
5.
Utility screen indication
With the factory settings, you can access the utility screen by pressing the [F4] button.
You are free to assign a desired tone parameter to the [F4] button (p. 53).
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Introducing the V-Piano
A
B
C
Information shown in the tone screen
You can change this display by changing the utility screen’s “1. System–Information Type” setting (p. 80).
Show the ambience settings
fig.Tone03.eps
Show the pedal assignments
fig.Tone04.eps
If the utility screen’s “1. System–Information Type” setting (p. 80) is set to “AMBIENCE,” the ambience settings will be shown.
A.
Ambience mode ( “Ambience Mode” (p. 86) setting)
SYS: When Ambience Mode is set to “SYSTEM”
SUP: When Ambience Mode is set to “SETUP”
B.
Ambience type ( “Ambience Type” (p. 86) setting)
C.
Amount of ambience ( “Ambience Level” (p. 86) setting)
If the utility screen’s “1. System–Information Type” setting (p. 80) is set to “PEDAL,” the piano pedal assignments will be shown.
A
B
C
A.
Piano pedal mode ( “Piano Pedal Mode” (p. 84) setting)
SYS: When Piano Pedal Mode is set to “SYSTEM”
SUP: When Piano Pedal Mode is set to “SETUP”
B.
Function controlled by the center piano pedal (p. 46) (“Center Pedal Assign” setting)
C.
Function controlled by the left piano pedal (p. 46) (“Left Pedal Assign” setting)
* The functions controlled by the pedal are shown as an abbreviation. For the correspondence between the abbreviation and the full
name of the function, refer to “Functions that can be assigned to a pedal” (p. 45).
* Only the first function assigned to the pedal (ASSIGN 1) is displayed.
The tone screen when a function is turned on
fig.Tone06.eps
If you press the [FUNCTION] button in the tone screen to turn Function on, the content of the lower half of the screen will change.
When Function is turned on, the [FUNCTION] button will light, and functions such as song play/stop or ambience type setting can be
assigned to the [F1]–[F3] buttons.
For details on how to make these assignments, refer to “Assigning functions to the [F1]–[F3] buttons” (p. 43).
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The [F4] button is assigned to access the utility screen. You cannot change this assignment.
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Setup select screen
Introducing the V-Piano
fig.Tone07.eps
1.
2.
3.
Song screen
fig.dispSongSMF.eps
From the tone screen, hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button to access a screen where you can choose a setup.
Setup number
Setup name
Information display area
The basic information shown here is the number of the tone used by the setup. Numbers following “P” are preset tone numbers, and
numbers following “U” are user tone numbers.
In this screen you can play back SMF music data, audio data, or CD songs. You can also record your own playing.
For details, refer to “Playing songs and recording your performances” (p. 64).
Utility screen
In this screen you can make settings for the V-Piano’s various functions.
fig.Util02.eps
For details on these items and procedures, refer to “Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)” (p. 76).
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Listening to the demo songs
Here’s how to listen to the V-Piano’s built-in demo songs.
The V-Piano contains demo songs that let you enjoy its sounds.
* Music Data Copyright: © 2009 Roland Corporation
All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of
applicable laws.
The performance data of the demo songs is not transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector or USB MIDI connector.
When the V-Piano is placed in demo song playback mode, its various settings will revert to the same state as immediately
after the power is turned on. If you want to keep your settings, save them in a setup (p. 60).
In demo song playback mode, playing the keyboard will not produce sound.
1.
fig.demo-1.eps
Hold down the [V-LINK] button and press the [TRANSPOSE] button; the V-PIANO DEMO screen will appear.
fig.demo-2.eps
2.
Use the [F3 (▲)] / [F4 (▼)] buttons or the [VALUE] dial to select a demo song.
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fig.demo-3.eps
3.
To play the selected demo song, press the [F1 (PLAY)] button.
The demo song will play.
4.
To stop the demo song, press the [F1 (STOP)] button.
5.
To exit demo song playback mode, press the [EXIT] button from the V-PIANO DEMO screen.
6.
Listening to the demo songs
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Playing
Selecting and playing a sound
This section explains how to play the V-Piano.
The V-Piano contains 24 different “tones” (preset tones). Here’s how to select and play these tones.
The sound will be interrupted when you switch tones, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
1.
Access the tone screen.
The tone screen will appear when you switch on the V-Piano’s power.
If any screen other than the tone screen is shown, press the [EXIT] button.
2.
Press one of the [TONE 1]–[TONE 4] buttons.
With the factory settings, the following preset tones are assigned to the buttons.
[TONE 1] button: No. 001 Vintage Piano 1
[TONE 2] button: No. 008 Vintage Piano 2
[TONE 3] button: No. 015 All Silver 1
fig.play-1.eps
[TONE 4] button: No. 020 All Silver 2
fig.play-2.eps
Try selecting other preset tones.
3.
Make sure that the tone number is highlighted, and turn the [VALUE] dial.
This allows you to select preset tone numbers 001–024.
If the tone number is not highlighted, press the [EXIT] button.
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Assigning your favorite tones to the [TONE 1]–[TONE 4] buttons
You can assign your favorite tones to the [TONE 1]–[TONE 4] buttons.
If you turn the [VALUE] dial after pressing one of the tone buttons, the tone will change.
fig.play-3.eps
If you press and hold down the tone button for about one second, the currently selected tone will be assigned to that tone button.
Now you can select the newly assigned tone any time simply by pressing that tone button.
This setting is stored in the setup (p. 59).
Recalling a tone you’ve customized
If you’ve customized a tone, you can save it as a user tone so that it can be recalled from the tone screen.
For details on customizing a tone and saving it, refer to “Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds” (p. 48).
Playing
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Playing
List of preset tones
No.
001 Vintage Piano 1 Vintage
002 V1 Studio Vintage A small-sized piano with a lighter resonance.
003 V1 Concert Vintage A large-sized piano with long bass strings and a large sounding board.
004 V1 Session Vintage A clear-sounding piano.
005 V1 Mellow Vintage A mellow-sounding piano.
006 V1 Bright Vintage A bright-sounding piano.
007 V1 Honky Tonk Vintage Honky tonk piano.
008 Vintage Piano 2 Vintage
009 V2 Studio Vintage A small-sized piano with a lighter resonance.
010 V2 Concert Vintage A large-sized piano with long bass strings and a large sounding board.
011 V2 Session Vintage A clear-sounding piano.
012 V2 Clear Vintage A transparent-sounding piano.
013 V2 Upright Vintage An upright piano.
014 Fortepiano Vintage
015 All Silver 1 Vanguard
016 All Triple Vanguard
017 Glass Piano Vanguard
018 Silver Dynamic Vanguard
019 Silver Extreme Vanguard A piano with emphasized metallic resonance.
020 All Silver 2 Vanguard
021 Triple Power Vanguard A piano with a bright and powerful resonance.
022 Triple Mellow Vanguard A piano with a deep and gentle resonance.
023 Deep Resonant Vanguard
024 Hybrid Silver Vanguard A piano that combines elements from multiple pianos of differing characters.
Tone Name Piano Type Characteristics
A standard piano that can be used in a broad range of styles, from classical to jazz and
pop. The sound is bright and lively, and will respond dynamically to your touch.
A tranquil-sounding piano with a European atmosphere. With softly played notes,
the sound is particularly clear and transparent. This is ideal for mellow ballades. Enjoy
the blissful pianissimo notes.
This is the sound of a fortepiano, an early piano that has a somewhat different
character than today’s pianos. Use a lighter key touch setting to appreciate the
historical atmosphere of this period instrument.
A piano that’s triple-strung all the way through the bass notes, with silver winding all
the way through the treble notes.
A piano that’s triple-strung all the way through the bass notes, with copper winding
all the way through the treble notes.
A piano with a sounding board made of a hard material, producing a sense of
transparency.
A piano that delivers a wide range of tonal variation between softly played and
strongly played notes.
A piano that’s triple-strung all the way through the bass notes, with silver winding all
the way through the treble notes.
A piano with a sense of movement as though the entire piano were resonating more
intensely.
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Adjusting the tonal character (Equalizer)
The V-Piano contains a four-band equalizer which you can use to adjust the tonal character.
This equalizer applies to all sound that is output from the V-Piano.
1.
Press the [EQUALIZER] button.
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The equalizer will turn on. The [EQUALIZER] button will light, and the equalizer screen will appear in the display.
Use the [F1]–[F4] buttons and the [VALUE] dial to edit the equalizer parameters.
2.
Playing
The equalizer screen contains a frequency response graph that shows the combined result of the four bands. The currently selected
band and its parameter settings are shown at the right of the graph.
• Use the [F1 (BAND -)] or [F2 (BAND +)] button to switch bands.
• Use the [F3 (▲)] / [F4 (▼)] button to select the parameter you want to edit.
• Turn the [VALUE] dial to edit the value of the selected parameter.
Band Parameter Value Description
Gain -12–+12 dB Gain of this band.
Freq 16–16000 Hz Center frequency of this band.
LOW
LOW MID
HIGH MID
HIGH
(Common) Input Gain -15–+15 dB Adjusts the overall level of the equalizer.
Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 Bandwidth. Higher values will narrow the frequency range of the band.
Type Shelving, Peaking
Gain -12–+12 dB Gain of this band.
Freq 16–16000 Hz Center frequency of this band.
Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 Bandwidth. Higher values will narrow the frequency range of the band.
Gain -12–+12 dB Gain of this band.
Freq 16–16000 Hz Center frequency of this band.
Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 Bandwidth. Higher values will narrow the frequency range of the band.
Type Shelving, Peaking
Shelving: This type boosts/cuts the region below the specified center frequency.
Peaking: This type boosts/cuts only the region around the specified center frequency.
Shelving: This type boosts/cuts the region above the specified center frequency.
Peaking: This type boosts/cuts only the region around the specified center frequency.
Some equalizer settings may cause distortion. If so, reduce the Input Gain.
3.
To turn the equalizer off, press the [EQUALIZER] button.
The [EQUALIZER] button will go out, and the previous screen will reappear.
By pressing the [EXIT] button you can return the previous screen while leaving the equalizer on.
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Playing
Saving the equalizer settings
Equalizer settings are saved in system memory.
You can also store the equalizer settings in a setup. Refer to EQ Mode in “System settings (1. System)” (p. 80). If you’ve
chosen to store the equalizer settings in each setup, the equalizer settings will also be stored when you store the setup (p.
60).
From the Tone screen, press the [FUNCTION] button to turn Function on.
1.
The [FUNCTION] button will light.
2.
Press the [F4 (UTILITY)] button.
3.
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Use the [F3 (▲)] or [F4 (▼)] buttons to select “1. System.”
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4.
Press the [ENTER] button or the [F1 (ENTER)] button to access the system setting screen.
5.
Press the [WRITE] button.
6.
A confirmation message will appear. To save the equalizer settings, press the [F4 (OK)] button.
The equalizer settings, as well as any system parameters you’ve edited will be saved in System memory.
If you decide to cancel without saving, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
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Adding reverberation to the sound (Ambience)
The ambience settings allow you to add reverberation to the sound.
By applying ambience, you can enjoy the sensation of performing in a large hall or other acoustic space.
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Switching the ambience type
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Turn the [AMBIENCE] Knob toward the right to increase the ambience effect.
The V-Piano provides twelve types of ambience
1.
Turn the [AMBIENCE] Knob while holding down the [FUNCTION] button.
The ambience editing screen will appear.
Playing
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Use the [F1]–[F4] buttons and the [VALUE] dial to change the Ambience Type.
2.
For details on the ambience types and how to edit the ambience settings, refer to “Ambience settings (6. Ambience)” (p.
86).
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Playing
Saving the ambience settings
Ambience settings are saved in system memory.
You can also store the ambience settings in a setup. Refer to Ambience Mode in “Ambience settings (6. Ambience)” (p. 86).
If you’ve chosen to store the ambience settings in each setup, the ambience settings will also be stored when you store the
setup (p. 60).
1.
From the Tone screen, press the [FUNCTION] button to turn Function on.
The [FUNCTION] button will light.
2.
Press the [F4 (UTILITY)] button.
Use the [F3 (▲)] or [F4 (▼)] buttons to select “1. System.”
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3.
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4.
Press the [ENTER] button or the [F1 (ENTER)] button to access the system setting screen.
5.
Press the [WRITE] button.
A confirmation message will appear. To save the ambience settings, press the [F4 (OK)] button.
6.
The ambience settings, as well as any system parameters you’ve edited will be saved in System memory.
If you decide to cancel without saving, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
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Shifting the pitch (Transpose)
C4
Amount of transposition
The “Transpose” function lets you change the pitch without changing your keyboard fingering.
This is convenient when you need to play in a different key in order to match the range of a vocalist, or when playing from notation
that was written for a transposing instrument such as a trumpet.
The transposition range is from -1 octaves (-12 semitones) to +1 octaves (+12 semitones) in semitone steps.
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If the transposition setting causes any keys to exceed the range of A0–C8, those keys may sound one octave higher (or lower).
The MIDI OUT connector and USB MIDI connector will transmit note messages as transposed by this setting.
Note messages received via the MIDI IN connector or USB MIDI connector will not be transposed.
Playing
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1.
While holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button, press a key.
For example, if you want the “E” pitch to sound when you play the “C” key, hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the E4 key.
This specifies a transpose setting of “+4.”
The previous screen will reappear when you release the [TRANSPOSE] button.
If you’ve specified a transposition, the Transpose function will be on and the [TRANSPOSE] button will light. If the transposition
amount is “0,” the indicator will not light even if you press the [TRANSPOSE] button.
You can also change the amount of transposition by turning the [VALUE] dial.
2.
To turn off the Transpose function, press the [TRANSPOSE] button so it's indicator goes out.
The next time you press the [TRANSPOSE] button, the pitch will be transposed by the amount you specified.
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Playing
Disabling the buttons (Panel Lock)
If you lock the panel, all button operations of the V-Piano will be disabled.
For example, you can use this to keep the settings from being changed inadvertently while performing on stage.
The [VOLUME] Knob and [AMBIENCE] Knob are not locked even if the panel lock function is active.
1.
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Hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press one of the [TONE 1]–[TONE 4] buttons.
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The panel will be locked, and the screen will show a message indicating this.
To unlock the panel, perform step 1 once again.
2.
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Assigning functions to the [F1]–[F3] buttons
You are free to assign functions to the [F1]–[F3] buttons.
This allows you to rapidly access the function you need.
The [F4] button is assigned to access the utility screen. You cannot change this assignment.
Button assignments are stored in the setup (p. 60).
Press the [FUNCTION] button to turn Function on.
1.
The [FUNCTION] button will light.
Press and hold one of the [F1]–[F3] buttons.
2.
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A list of the assignable functions will appear.
Playing
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3.
While continuing to hold the [F1]–[F3] button, turn the [VALUE] dial to select the desired function.
Release the [F1]–[F3] button.
4.
The selected function is assigned to that button.
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Playing
List of assignable functions
Indication
(abbreviation)
Song
Tempo Tempo Song tempo setting p. 74
Play/Stop Song Play/Stop Song Play/Stop p. 66
SongReset Song Reset Return to the beginning of the song p. 64
MastrTune Master Tune Reference pitch setting p. 80
Ambience Ambience Type Ambience type setting p. 39
Pedal Pedal Assign Show the pedal screen p. 46
Tone Btn Tone Button Mode
MIDI Out MIDI Out Switch MIDI output on/off –
Function name Description See page
Song Show the song screen p. 64
Choose whether the [TONE 1]–[TONE 4] buttons will
select tones or setups
p. 81
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Using the pedals to control the V-Piano’s functions
You can assign various functions to the piano pedals and to pedals connected to the PEDAL FC1 jack and PEDAL FC2 jack, and use
these pedals to control the V-Piano.
You can assign functions to the left piano pedal and the center piano pedal.
The right piano pedal and the pedal connected to the PEDAL DAMPER jack will always operate as damper pedals. You
cannot change these assignments.
Functions that can be assigned to a pedal
Playing
Function
Operate as soft pedal
Operate as sostenuto pedal SOSTENUTO
Turn on/off MIDI output of
performance data
Play/stop the selected song SONG PLAY/STOP PlayST
Turn transpose on/off TRANSPOSE SW Trans Linked with the [TRANSPOSE] button.
Move the playback position to the
beginning of the song
Adjust the volume of the entire VPiano
The V-Piano’s volume EXPRESSION
Adjust the ambience AMBIENCE LEVEL
Adjust the tone parameter
Recall the next setup SETUP UP SUP.Up
Recall the preceding setup SETUP DOWN SUP.Dn
Value
SOFT
MIDI OUT SW M.Out
SONG RESET Reset
MASTER VOLUME
SOUND LIFT
STRING RESONANCE
DAMPER RESONANCE
SOUNDBOARD RESO
KEY OFF RESONANCE
UNISON TUNE
HAMMER HARDNESS
CROSS RESONANCE
DECAY TIME
TONE COLOR
DAMPING TIME
DAMPER NOISE LEVEL
Together with
another function
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Abbreviation in
the tone screen
Soft
Sosten
Volume
Expres
AmbLvl
S.Lift
S.Reso
D.Reso
Sndbd
K.Reso
Tuning
Hammer
C.Reso
Decay
TColor
D.Time
D.Nois
Remarks
Linked with the utility screen’s “1.
System–Master Volume.”
Linked with the [AMBIENCE] Knob.
The name of the tone parameter is
“Soundboard Resonance”
Parameters for which a check mark appears in the “Together with another function” column allow two functions to be
simultaneously assigned to a single pedal.
SETUP UP and SETUP DOWN can be selected only if the pedal settings are the settings stored in system memory.
The “Abbreviation in the tone screen” will be displayed when PEDAL has been set for Information Type (p. 80).
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Playing
Assigning a function to a pedal
In the tone screen, press the [FUNCTION] button to turn Function on.
1.
The [FUNCTION] button will light.
Press the [F4 (UTILITY)] button to access the utility screen.
2.
3.
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Use the [F3 (▲)] or [F4 (▼)] buttons to select “4. Pedal.”
4.
Press the [ENTER] button or the [F1 (ENTER)] button to access the pedal setting screen.
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Use the [F3 (▲)] or [F4 (▼)] button to select the pedal whose assignment you want to change.
5.
Parameters
Center Pedal Assign Center piano pedal
Left Pedal Assign Left piano pedal
FC2 Assign Connected to the PEDAL FC2 jack
FC1 Assign Connected to the PEDAL FC1 jack
6.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the function you want to assign.
If you select “OFF,” that pedal will not control anything.
Pedal
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7.
Use the [F3 (▲)] or [F4 (▼)] buttons to specify the states of the assigned function when the pedal is released and
when it is pressed to its maximum extent.
Parameters Description
Center Pedal Min
Left Pedal Min
FC2 Min
FC1 Min
Center Pedal Max
Left Pedal Max
FC2 Max
FC1 Max
The available values will depend on the function you’ve assigned.
If you want to assign two parameters (that allow simultaneous assignment with another function), press the [F1
8.
Specify the state when the pedal is released
Specify the state when the pedal is pressed to the maximum extent
(ASSIGN1/2)] button to access the ASSIGN 2 screen.
In the ASSIGN 2 screen, make settings for the second function.
9.
Playing
10.
When you’ve finished making settings, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
By default, pedal settings are stored in the setup. If you want to keep the pedal settings you’ve made, save the setup (p. 60).
If desired, you can prevent the pedal assignments from changing when you switch setups. For details, refer to “Pedal
settings (4. Pedal)” (p. 84).
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Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds
The V-Piano contains twenty-four different “tones.”
These sounds are produced by a virtual piano inside the V-Piano. Unlike the way in which conventional digital pianos create sound by
processing samples recorded from an acoustic piano, the V-Piano uses digital signal processing to model the numerous elements that
make up an acoustic piano, and combines these to create the sound of the piano.
The twenty-four “tones” built into the V-Piano are not simple variations of the sound. Rather, they are forms of pianos constructed
within the V-Piano. By customizing these tones you can construct your very own piano.
The V-Piano’s parameters
Sound Lift
Range: 0–+100
This changes how the sound is produced when you play the keyboard softly.
You can adjust this to make the sound suitable for solo playing, or to prevent your sound from being buried by the other instruments
of your band.
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Soft Pedal Sense
With higher settings, the sound will be relatively loud even when you play lightly, preventing your sound from being lost in the band.
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the sensitivity of the soft pedal.
String Resonance
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the sympathetic vibration of the strings that occurs
when you play the keyboard.
This simulates not only the sympathetic vibration that occurs
when you play a single note, but also the sympathetic vibration
that occurs in strings that are already sounding when you play
subsequent notes.
Increasing this value will produce a greater effect.
Damper Resonance
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the damper resonance of an acoustic piano; i.e., the sound of other strings sympathetically vibrating when you play other
keys with the damper pedal held down.
Increasing this value will increase the loudness of the sympathetic vibration.
Soundboard Resonance
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the sound of the soundboard resonating in response to the notes you play.
Increasing this value will increase the soundboard resonance.
Key Off Resonance
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the amount of resonances such as an acoustic piano’s key-off sound (the subtle sound that occurs when you release a
key).
Increasing this value will increase the amount of resonance.
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Unison Tune
Stretch Tune
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Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds
Range: -100–+100
Normally, there are three strings for each key of a piano (lower
notes have one or two strings). A beautiful resonance can be
created by slightly detuning the pitch of these strings.
Adjusting this parameter to a higher positive (+) value will
increase the pitch differences between the 2nd string and the 1st
and 3rd strings.
When this value is 0, the three strings will be detuned as they are
on a typically tuned piano.
Adjusting this parameter to a lower negative (-) value will decrease
the pitch differences between the 2nd string and the 1st and 3rd
strings. With the setting of -100, the pitch differences between the
three strings will be minimum.
For keys that have only one string, adjusting this
parameter will have no effect.
Most pianos are tuned so that the lower range is flatter and the upper range is sharper than the theoretically calculated pitches of
equal temperament. This makes chords sound more beautiful. This method of tuning is distinctive to pianos, and is called “Stretch
Tuning.”
For details, refer to “Editing the stretch tune” (p. 54).
Hammer Hardness
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the hardness of the hammer felt.
Increasing this value will make the felt harder, producing a bolder
sound.
Decreasing this value will make the felt softer, producing a softer
tone.
Cross Resonance
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the proportion of the various parasitic vibrations that
occour along with the basic vibration of the strings, which
produces the basic sound of the piano.
Increasing this value will increase the proportion of the parasitic vibration.
For the strings of the low notes in particular, this will increase the metallic resonance of the high-frequency range.
Lowering this value will decrease the proportion of the parasitic vibration.
Decay Time
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the time over which the volume decays after reaching its peak.
Increasing this value will lengthen the time over which the volume decays; reducing this value will shorten the time.
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Tone Color
Range: -7–+7
This adjusts the tone color of the strings.
Increasing this value will produce a sharper and brighter sound as though the strings had become thinner.
Decreasing this value will produce a milder and warmer sound as though the strings had become thicker.
Damping Time
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the time from when the damper touches the strings until the sound disappears; i.e., the length of the release.
Increasing this value will lengthen the release, and decreasing this value will shorten the release.
Damper Noise Level
Range: -100–+100
This adjusts the damper noise of an acoustic piano; i.e., the sound that is heard when you press the damper pedal to release the
strings.
Increasing this value will increase the sound heard when the strings are released.
Editing a parameter’s value
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The tone screen shows some of the parameters that can be customized.
Press the [F1]–[F4] buttons located below the parameter that you want to edit, and then turn the [VALUE] dial to edit that parameter.
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Saving a tone you’ve customized
If you switch to a different tone or turn off the V-Piano’s power after customizing a tone, the changes you’ve made will be lost.
If you want to keep the customized tone, use the following procedure to save it as a user tone.
The sound may be interrupted when you switch tones, but this interruption will be minimal when you’re switching between
tones that were customized from the same preset tone. When using the [VALUE] dial to switch tones during a performance,
you may want to make sure that tones that were customized from the same preset tone are stored in adjacent tone
numbers.
For more about tones customized from the same preset tone, refer to “Viewing the original tone” (p. 58).
When you’ve finished customizing the tone, press the [WRITE] button to access the Tone Write screen.
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1.
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Assign a name to the tone. Press the [F2 (RENAME)] button.
2.
Enter the desired name as follows.
3.
• Use the [VALUE] dial to change the character.
• Use the [F1 (INSERT)] button to insert a blank space.
• Use the [F2 (DELETE)] button to delete the character at the cursor location.
• Use the [F3] button to move the cursor one place to the left.
• Use the [F4] button to move the cursor one place to the right.
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4.
When you’ve finished entering the name, press the [ENTER] button or [EXIT] button to return to the previous
screen.
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5.
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Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the write-destination tone number.
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6.
Press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button to save the tone.
A confirmation screen will appear; press [F4 (OK)].
7.
If you decide to cancel without saving, press [F1 (CANCEL)].
The display will indicate “Executing...” while the data is being saved. Never turn off the power during this time.
When the data has been saved, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
8.
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Changing the parameters shown in the tone screen
1.
Press and hold down one of the function buttons [F1]–[F4].
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A list of the tone parameters will appear.
2.
Continuing to hold down the function button, turn the [VALUE] dial to select the desired parameter.
Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds
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3.
Release the function button.
The parameter you selected is now assigned to that function button.
The state of the button assignments is saved in the tone (p. 51).
The function of opening the utility screen ([Utility]) can be assigned only to the [F4] button.
The parameters assigned to the function buttons are indicated using the following abbreviations.
Displayed (abbreviated form)
SOUNDLIFT
STR.RESO String Resonance DMP.RESO Damper Resonance
SND.BOARD Soundboard Resonance KEYOFF Key Off Resonance
TUNING Unison Tune STRETCH Stretch Tune
HAMMER Hammer Hardness RESONANCE Cross Resonance
DECAY Decay Time TONECOLOR Tone Color
DMP.TIME Damping Time DMP.NOISE Damper Noise Level
Parameter Name Displayed (abbreviated form) Parameter Name
Sound Lift SOFTPEDAL Soft Pedal Sense
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Editing the stretch tune
The stretch tune settings allow you to make detailed adjustments to the tuning curve.
Assign Stretch Tune (STRETCH) to one of the [F1]–[F4] buttons and select it.
1.
Press the [ENTER] button to access the Stretch Tune edit screen.
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2.
Function Button Description
Specifies the tuning curve for the lower region.
[F1 (Lower)]
[F2 (Key)]
[F3 (Upper)]
[F4 (Reset)] Cancels the changes and sets the tuning curve to Standard.
• Gentle: Draws a curve that is shallower than “Standard.”
• Standard: Draws a typical curve.
• Deep: Draws a curve that is deeper than “Standard.”
Press the [F2 (Key)] button and then press a key; now you can use the [VALUE] dial to adjust the pitch of that key.
The range of adjustment is -50–+50 cents.
Specifies the tuning curve for the upper region.
• Gentle: Draws a curve that is shallower than “Standard.”
• Standard: Draws a typical curve.
• Deep: Draws a curve that is deeper than “Standard.”
If you use the [F2 (Key)] button to edit the tuning of a specific key, the Lower type will automatically change to “User” for
G#4 or lower keys and the Upper type for A4 or higher keys.
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Editing individual keys
The following parameters can be individually edited for each key.
• Soft Pedal Sense
• Unison Tune
• Hammer Hardness
• Cross Resonance
• Decay Time
• Tone Color
• Damping Time
1.
Assign Stretch Tune (STRETCH) to one of the [F1]–[F4] buttons and select it.
2.
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Press the [ENTER] button to access the edit screen.
Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds
Button Function
[F1 (RangeSet)]
[F2 (Clear)] Returns the values for all keys to their initial state, as prescribed by the selected tone.
[F3 (Velocity)] Edits the velocity follow setting.
Press the [F2 (Clear)] button and a confirmation screen will appear. If you’re sure that you want to return the values for all
keys to their initial state (as prescribed by the tone that’s selected), press the [F4 (OK)] button. If you decide that you don’t
want to do this, press the [F2 (CANCEL)] button.
Specifies the key to be edited.
Specifying the key range (RangeSet)
Press the [F1 (RangeSet)] button to specify the key(s) that you want to edit.
To edit the setting of an individual key
Press the [F1 (RangeSet)] button.
1.
2.
Play the key whose setting that you want to edit.
3.
Use the [VALUE] dial to edit the setting.
Press the [F1 (RangeSet)] button once again to return to the parameter setting screen.
4.
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To edit the setting of multiple keys simultaneously
Press the [F1 (RangeSet)] button.
1.
2.
Hold down two keys to specify the desired range.
3.
Use the [VALUE] dial to edit the setting.
The setting will be changed for the range between the two keys you specified.
Beyond that range, settings will be made automatically to create a smooth transition.
4.
Press the [F1 (RangeSet)] button once again to return to the parameter setting screen.
If you play three keys simultaneously or hold down the damper pedal and play three keys...
The values will not be edited for the keys at the two ends of the range; the value will be edited for the center key.
Settings will be made automatically to create a smooth transition between the center key and the two ends of the key
range.
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Velocity Follow settings
VF=100
VF=50
VF=0
0
Keyboard playing strength
Maximum
Value of
parameter
0
VF=-100
VF=-50
VF=0
Keyboard playing strength
Maximum
Value of
parameter
The following parameters can be made to vary according to the force with which you strike the key.
• Unison Tune
• Hammer Hardness
• Cross Resonance
• Decay Time
• Tone Color
“Velocity Follow” refers to the way in which the strength of an effect changes according to the keyboard playing dynamics.
1.
Press the [F3 (Velocity)] button.
2.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the Velocity Follow setting.
With positive (+) values, the effect will increase as you play more strongly.
With negative (-) values, the effect will increase as you play more softly.
Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds
With positive (+) values of Velocity Follow
Unison Tune parameters
Unison Tune allows you to tune the 1st string and 3rd string independently.
In the parameter setting screen, you can press the [F4 (String)] button repeatedly to make fine adjustments to the pitch of the 1st
string and 3rd string.
fig.UnisonTune01.eps
With negative (-) values of Velocity Follow
Editing this parameter will have no effect for keys that are strung with only one string.
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Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds
Viewing the original tone
fig.UtilTone.eps
About V-Piano Editor
By accessing the utility screen “2. Tone Parameter” you can view the preset tone that was the basis of your customizations.
In some cases, the sound may be briefly interrupted when you switch tones; however, interruptions will be less likely when
you switch between a preset tone and a tone that was customized from that same preset tone. If you’re using a pedal to
switch between setups, it’s best if the setups contain tones that were customized from the same preset tones.
About V-Piano Editor
The included CD-ROM contains “V-Piano Editor” software, which lets you visually customize the V-Piano’s tones from your
computer (Windows or Mac OS X).
fig.editor.eps
To USB MIDI connector
You can use a USB cable to connect the V-Piano to your computer, and customize the V-Piano’s parameters in real time
from your computer.
For details on the operating requirements and how to use the editor, refer to the online documentation provided on the
CD-ROM.
* Specifications and content of V-Piano Editor are subject to change for improvement without notice.
* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
* Apple and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
USB cable
Computer
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Saving your settings (Setups)
You can save the V-Piano’s various settings as a “setup” and switch between different setups as appropriate for the songs you’re
playing.
The setups you save can be backed up to USB memory (sold separately) (p. 85).
Recalling a setup
The current settings will be lost when you recall another setup. If you want to keep the current settings, save them to a setup
before you continue (p. 58).
1.
fig.SetupSel01.eps
Hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button.
fig.Setup00.eps
fig.SetupSel02.eps
The number of the currently selected setup will appear.
2.
* You can also view the setup number by changing the utility screen’s “1. System–Tone Button Mode” (p. 81) setting to “SETUP.”
3.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the desired setup.
Once again hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button to return to the tone screen.
4.
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Saving your settings (Setups)
Creating a setup
A setup contains the following settings.
• The V-Piano’s tone (Refer to “Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds” (p. 46).)
• Tone assignments for the [TONE 1]–[TONE 4] buttons (p. 33)
• Pedal assignments (Refer to “Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds” (p. 46).)
• Settings for the MIDI messages that are transmitted (Refer to “MIDI settings (5. MIDI)” (p. 84).
• Transpose setting (Refer to “Shifting the pitch (Transpose)” (p. 41)).
• “Panning Width” (p. 81) setting.
By default, the following settings are stored as system settings; however you are free to change this so that they are stored
in a setup.
• Equalizer settings (p. 35)
• Ambience settings (p. 37)
Assigning a name to a setup and saving it
If you want to use your edited settings as a setup, save them as described below.
You can assign a name to your setup.
The V-Piano lets you store 100 setups.
fig.SetupSave01.eps
fig.SetupSave02.eps
1.
In the tone screen, press the [FUNCTION] button to turn Function on.
The [FUNCTION] button will light.
2.
Press the [F4 (UTILITY)] button.
3.
The utility screen will appear.
Use the [F3 (▲)] button, [F4 (▼)] button, or [VALUE] dial to select “11. Setup Write.”
Press the [ENTER] button or the [F1 (ENTER)] button.
4.
5.
In the Setup Write screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select the write-destination setup number.
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Setup number 001 is selected automatically when you switch on the V-Piano's power. If you store your favorite tone and
settings in setup number 001, you’ll be able to immediately start playing that sound and those settings as soon as you
power up the V-Piano.
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fig.SetupSave03.eps
fig.SetupSave05.eps
Saving your settings (Setups)
6.
Assign a name to your setup. Press the [F2 (RENAME)] button.
• The [VALUE] dial changes the character.
• The [F1 (INSERT)] button inserts a blank space.
• The [F2 (DELETE)] button deletes the character at the cursor location.
• The [F3] button moves the cursor one character to the left.
• The [F4] button moves the cursor one character to the right.
When you’ve assigned the name, press the [ENTER] button or the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
7.
Press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button.
8.
A confirmation screen will appear.
9.
To save the setup, press the [F4 (OK)] button.
The screen will indicate “Executing...” while the data is being saved. Never turn off the power while this indication is shown.
If you decide not to save the setup, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button or the [EXIT] button.
When the setup has been saved, you will return to the utility screen.
10.
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Saving your settings (Setups)
Assigning favorite setups to the buttons
You can assign frequently used setups to the [TONE 1]–[TONE 4] buttons.
This allows you to instantly access a desired setup.
Hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button.
fig.SetupSel01.eps
1.
fig.SetupAsgn01.eps
fig.SetupSel03.eps
2.
The currently recalled setup number is shown.
Press the tone button ([TONE 1]–[TONE 4] button) to which you want to assign a setup.
3.
4.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the setup that you want to assign to the specified tone button.
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Press and hold that tone button for approximately one second.
5.
The currently recalled setup will be assigned to that tone button.
Once again hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button to return to the tone screen.
6.
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Recalling a setup you assigned to a button
Hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button to access the setup select screen.
fig.SetupSel01.eps
fig.SetupAsgn01.eps
1.
Press one of the [TONE 1]–[TONE 4] buttons.
2.
The setup assigned to that tone button will be recalled.
Saving your settings (Setups)
3.
Once again hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [F1] button to return to the tone screen.
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Playing songs and recording your performances
The V-Piano can play back SMF music data, audio data, and songs from a CD.
You can also play along with SMF music data and record the combined performance.
If you want to connect a CD drive (sold separately: CD-01A) and play back songs from a CD, refer to the CD drive’s owner’s
manual.
About the song screen
If SMF music data is selected
fig.dispSongSMF.eps
If audio data is selected
fig.dispSongMP3.eps
1.
Tempo
If SMF music data is selected, this indicates the tempo.
If audio data is selected, this indicates the playback speed as a percentage.
Media on which the song is saved
2.
3.
Song number
If Function is off, you can use the [VALUE] dial to select a song.
4.
Song name (file name)
If audio data is selected, an icon indicating the file format is shown above the song name (file name).
: WAV format
: MP3 format
5.
Measure indication
If SMF music data is selected, this indicates the currently playing measure number.
If audio data is selected, this indicates the playback time (minutes’ seconds”).
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[F1]–[F4] button operations
If Function is off
fig.Song01.eps
6.
[F1 (MEDIA)] button
Switches the media that contains the songs.
INT: The V-Piano’s internal memory
USB: USB memory or CD drive connected to the USB memory connector
7.
[F2 (RESET)] button
Moves the playback position of the selected song to the beginning of the song.
Playing songs and recording your performances
[F3 (PLAY)] button
8.
Plays the selected song. While the song is playing, this button pauses the song.
[F4 (REC)] button
9.
Records your performance (p. 70).
If Function is on
fig.Song02.eps
10.
[F1 (TEMPO)] button
Pressing this button lets you use the [VALUE] dial to change the playback tempo.
• Tempo adjustment range for SMF music data: 10–500
• Playback speed adjustment range for audio data: -25–+25 (%)
[F2 (MEAS/TIME)] button
11.
Pressing this button lets you use the [VALUE] dial to change the playback position.
12.
[F3 (PLAY)] button
Plays the selected song. While the song is playing, this button pauses the song.
13.
[F4 (OPTION)] button
Displays a menu that allows you to make settings, such as those for the metronome (p. 74).
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Playing songs and recording your performances
Playing a song
Opening the Song screen
In the tone screen, press the [FUNCTION] button to turn Function on.
1.
fig.songPlay-1.eps
The [FUNCTION] button will light.
fig.songPlay-2.eps
fig.songPlay-3.eps
Press the [F4 (UTILITY)] button.
2.
Use the [F3 (▲)] button, the [F4 (▼)] button, or the [VALUE] dial to select “10. Song.”
3.
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4.
Press the [ENTER] button or the [F1 (ENTER)] button.
5.
The song screen will appear.
The function of accessing the song screen can be assigned to one of the [F1]–[F3] buttons. For details, refer to “Assigning
functions to the [F1]–[F3] buttons” (p. 43).
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Selecting a song
In the song screen, press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to select the media on which the desired song is saved.
1.
fig.songSel-1.eps
If the [F1 (MEDIA)] button is not shown, check whether the [FUNCTION] button is turned off.
Playing songs and recording your performances
fig.songSel-2.eps
Indication
INT
USB Play songs saved on a device connected to the USB memory connector
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select a song.
2.
Media on which the song is saved
Play songs saved in the V-Piano’s internal memory
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If the following screen appears
A screen like the one shown below will appear if you attempt to select a different song without saving the previouslyrecorded performance.
fig.songSel-4.eps
If you press the [F4 (OK)] button, the previously recorded performance will be erased.
If you don’t want to lose the previously recorded performance, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button to return to the previous
screen, and save your performance (p. 73).
To select songs in a folder
1.
Use the [VALUE] dial to select the folder.
fig.songSel-3.eps
An icon will appear.
2. Press the [ENTER] button.
The songs in that folder will appear.
3. Use the [VALUE] dial to select a song.
To exit that folder, use the [VALUE] dial to select “Up” and then press the [ENTER] button.
If a single folder contains more than 500 files or folders, some of the files or folders might not be shown.
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Playing and stopping the song
Press the [F3 (PLAY)] button.
1.
fig.songSel-5.eps
The song will start playing, and the playback position indication will advance.
To stop the song, press the [F3 (STOP)] button.
2.
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Recording your performance
You can record your own performance on the V-Piano.
In the song screen, choose song number 000 (song name: New Song).
fig.songRec-1.eps
fig.songRec-2.eps
1.
If you want the metronome to sound while you’re recording, turn Function on, and press the [F4 (OPTION)]
2.
button.
The option menu will appear.
fig.songRec-3.eps
• In the option menu, use the [F3 (▲)] button or the [F4 (▼)] button to select a metronome parameter.
• Use the [VALUE] dial to change the setting of the selected parameter.
Parameter Description
Metronome Switch
Metronome Volume Adjusts the metronome volume.
Beat Specifies the time signature.
When you’ve finished making metronome settings, press the [EXIT] button to return to the song screen.
3.
4.
In the song screen, turn Function on, press the [F1 (TEMPO)] button, and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the
Turns the metronome on/off.
metronome tempo.
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fig.songRec-4.eps
If the following screen appears
If you press the [F4 (REC)] button when a song is selected, a screen like the following will appear.
fig.songRec-6.eps
If you want to layer an additional performance onto the selected song, press the [F1 (ADD ON)] button.
If you want to record a new song (rather than layering onto an existing song), press the [F4 (NEW SONG)] button.
If the following screen appears
If you attempt to select a different song without saving the previously recorded performance, a screen like the following
will appear.
fig.songSel-4.eps
If you press the [F4 (OK)] button the previously recorded performance will be erased.
If you don’t want to erase the previously recorded performance, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button to return to the previous
screen, and save your performance (p. 73).
Playing songs and recording your performances
5.
Now you’re ready to record. In the song screen, turn Function off, and press the [F4 (REC)] button.
fig.songRec-5.eps
The [F3] button indication will change to [F3 (REC START)], and the V-Piano will enter recording-standby mode.
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6.
Recording will begin when you begin playing from recording-standby mode or when you press the [F3 (REC
fig.songRec-7.eps
START)] button.
To exit recording-standby mode and stop, press the [F4 (REC)] button.
When you’re finished recording, press the [F3 (STOP)] button.
7.
You will return to the song screen.
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Saving your recorded performance
The performance you recorded will be erased when you power-off the V-Piano.
If you want to keep your performance, save it to a file as described below.
In the song screen, turn Function on and press the [F4 (OPTION)] button.
1.
2.
fig.SongSave01.eps
fig.SongSave02.eps
From the menu, choose “Save” and press the [ENTER] button.
The Save SONG File screen will appear.
3.
Select the media on which you want to save the song file.
In the Save SONG File screen, press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to select the store-destination media.
Playing songs and recording your performances
fig.SongSave03.eps
Setting
INT
USB USB memory connected to the USB memory connector
Specify a name for the song file. Press the [F2 (RENAME)] button.
4.
• The [VALUE] dial changes the character.
• The [F1 (INSERT)] button inserts a blank space.
• The [F2 (DELETE)] button deletes the character at the cursor location.
• The [F3] button moves the cursor one character to the left.
• The [F4] button moves the cursor one character to the right.
When you’ve assigned the name, press the [ENTER] button or the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
When you’ve finished entering the file name, press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button to start saving the song.
5.
Store-destination
The V-Piano’s internal memory
The screen will indicate “Executing...” while the data is being saved. Never turn off the power while this indication is shown.
If an identically named file already exists, a confirmation screen will ask “File Exists Overwrite OK?” If you want to overwrite
the existing song file, press the [F4 (OK)] button. If you want to save the song under a different file name, press the [F1
(CANCEL)] button.
6.
When the song has been saved, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
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Option settings in the song screen
In the song screen you can turn Function on and press the [F4 (OPTION)] button to access the option menu screen, where you can
fig.SongOpt01.eps
make settings such as for the metronome.
• Use the [F3 (▲)] button or [F4 (▼)] button to select a parameter.
• Use the [VALUE] dial to edit the value.
Parameter
Save
Metronome Switch Turns the metronome on/off. OFF, ON OFF
Metronome Volume Adjusts the metronome volume. 0–10 5
Beat Specifies the time signature.
Play Mode
Transpose
Center Cancel
MIDI Output
Description Range Default setting
Saves the recorded song.
For details, refer to “Saving your recorded
performance” (p. 73).
Specifies whether to play a single song (ONE SONG) or
all songs (ALL SONG).
Transposes the playback. You can specify this for both
SMF music data and audio data.
Minimizes the vocal portion of the audio data playback
(Center Cancel).
• For some songs, the vocal may not be entirely
eliminated.
Specifies whether MIDI messages will be transmitted
via MIDI (ON) or not transmitted (OFF) when playing
back SMF music data.
— —
2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4,
4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4,
3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
ONE SONG, ALL SONG ONE SONG
-6–+5 (semitone) 0
OFF, ON OFF
OFF,ON ON
4/4
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Types of audio data that the V-Piano can play
WAV format
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MP3 format
Sampling frequency
Bit depth 16-bit
File extension .wav
Format MPEG-1 audio layer 3
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
Bit rate
File extension .mp3
44.1 kHz
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps,
VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
How to make settings
From the Tone screen, press the [FUNCTION] button to turn Function on.
1.
fig.Util-1.eps
fig.Util-2.eps
The [FUNCTION] button will light.
Press the [F4 (UTILITY)] button.
2.
fig.Util02.eps
fig.Util03.eps
The Utility screen will appear.
3.
Use the [F3 (▲)] / [F4 (▼)] buttons or the [VALUE] dial to select a group.
Press the [ENTER] button or the [F1 (ENTER)] button to see the parameters in that group.
4.
5.
Use the [F3 (▲)] / [F4 (▼)] buttons to select a parameter within the group.
6.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the value.
You can press the [F2 (RESET)] button to return to the initial value.
Simply changing a value does not cause the change to be memorized. You must execute the Write operation to store your
change in the appropriate memory location for that parameter. Refer to “Parameters That Can Be Set” (p. 78) for the memory
locations and procedure for each parameter.
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Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
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Saving the System parameters
With the Utility screen “1. System” shown, press the [WRITE] button; the parameters will be saved to system memory.
You cannot save just an individual parameter by itself. When you save the System parameters, all the parameters you modified
will be saved in a single operation.
1.
From the Tone screen, press the [FUNCTION] button to turn Function on.
The [FUNCTION] button will light.
2.
Press the [F4 (UTILITY)] button.
Use the [F3 (▲)] or [F4 (▼)] buttons to select “1. System.”
fig.Util02.eps
3.
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Press the [ENTER] button or the [F1 (ENTER)] button to access the system setting screen.
4.
5.
Press the [WRITE] button.
6.
A confirmation message will appear. To save the system parameter, press the [F4 (OK)] button.
All of the System parameters you edited will be saved to System memory.
If you decide to cancel without saving, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Parameters That Can Be Set
1. System Group
Parameter
Master Tune p. 80 SYSTEM
Temperament p. 80 SYSTEM
Temperament Key p. 80 SYSTEM
Master Volume p. 80 SYSTEM
Output Gain p. 80 SYSTEM
GM2/WAV Volume p. 80 SYSTEM
EQ Mode p. 80 SYSTEM
Information Type p. 80 SYSTEM
USB Driver p. 80 SYSTEM
USB Memory Mode p. 80 SYSTEM
V-Piano Output Mode p. 80 SYSTEM
GM2/WAV Output Mode p. 80 SYSTEM
Output Balance p. 80 SYSTEM
Line Out Mode p. 81 SYSTEM
Sound Perspective p. 81 SYSTEM
Headphone Mode p. 81 SYSTEM
Panning Width p. 81 SETUP
Tone Button Mode p. 81 not stored
Tx Edit p. 81 SYSTEM
Local Switch p. 81 not stored
Refer to... Stored in...
2. Tone Parameter Group
Parameter
Sound Lift p. 48 TONE
Soft Pedal Sense p. 48 TONE
String Resonance p. 48 TONE
Damper Resonance p. 48 TONE
Soundboard Resonance p. 48 TONE
Key Off Resonance p. 48 TONE
Unison Tune p. 49 TONE
Stretch Tune p. 49 TONE
Hammer Hardness p. 49 TONE
Cross Resonance p. 49 TONE
Decay Time p. 49 TONE
Tone Color p. 50 TONE
Damping Time p. 50 TONE
Damper Noise Level p. 50 TONE
Tone EQ p. 82 TONE
Refer to... Stored in...
3. Key Touch Group
Parameter
Key Touch p. 83 SYSTEM
Key Touch Offset p. 83 SYSTEM
Velocity p. 83 SYSTEM
Velocity Delay Sens p. 83 SYSTEM
Velocity Key Follow Sens p. 83 SYSTEM
Piano Emotion p. 83 SYSTEM
Refer to... Stored in...
4. Pedal Group
Parameter
Piano Pedal Mode p. 84 SYSTEM
Center Pedal Assign p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
Center Pedal Min p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
Center Pedal Max p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
Left Pedal Assign p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
Left Pedal Min p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
Left Pedal Max p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
Foot Controllers Mode p. 84 SYSTEM
FC2 Assign p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
FC2 Min p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
FC2 Max p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
FC1 Assign p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
FC1 Min p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
FC1 Max p. 84 SYSTEM/SETUP
Refer to... Stored in...
5. MIDI Group
Parameter
MIDI Tx Channel p. 86 SETUP
V-Piano Rx Channel p. 86 SYSTEM
Tx Bank Select (MSB) p. 86 SETUP
Tx Bank Select (LSB) p. 86 SETUP
Tx Program Change p. 86 SETUP
Refer to... Stored in...
6. Ambience Group
Parameter
Ambience Mode p. 86 SYSTEM
Ambience Type p. 86 SYSTEM/SETUP
Ambience Level p. 86 SYSTEM/SETUP
Refer to... Stored in...
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7. File Group
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Parameter
Save SETUP File p. 87
Load SETUP File p. 89
Delete SETUP File p. 90
Copy SETUP File p. 91
Save SONG File p. 92
Delete SONG File p. 93
Copy SONG File p. 94
Format p. 95
Refer to...
8 V-LINK Group
Parameter
V-LINK Switch p. 97 SYSTEM
V-LINK Mode p. 97 SYSTEM
V-LINK Tx Channel p. 97 SYSTEM
Key Range p. 97 SYSTEM
Lowest No. p. 97 SYSTEM
Local Switch p. 97 SYSTEM
Refer to... Stored in...
9. Initialize Group
Parameter
Delete User Tone p. 98
Factory Reset All p. 99
Refer to...
Saving parameters
Different parameters are saved in different locations (Tone,
Setup, or System). Tones and the parameters saved in a
Setup are not memorized until you save them to a Tone or
to a Setup.
Saving parameters stored in System memory
Refer to “Saving the System parameters” (p. 77).
Saving parameters stored in a Setup
Refer to “Assigning a name to a setup and saving it” (p. 60).
Saving parameters stored in a Tone
Refer to “Saving a tone you’ve customized” (p. 51).
10. SONG Group
Refer to “Playing songs and recording your performances”
(p. 64).
11 Setup Write Group
Refer to “Assigning a name to a setup and saving it” (p. 60).
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System settings (1. System)
fig.Util03.eps
The following parameters are not saved in System memory or Setup memory. They will return to the default settings when you
power-off the V-Piano.
Tone Button Mode
Local Switch
Leave the USB Driver at the GENERIC setting. If you change this to ORIGINAL, you’ll need dedicated drive software in order to
connect the V-Piano to your computer. For more about the dedicated driver software, refer to the Roland website.
Roland website: http://www.roland.com/
Parameter
Master Tune
Temperament Changes the temperament (tuning method).
Temperament Key Specifies the tonic of the temperament (tuning method).
Master Volume Adjusts the volume of the entire V-Piano. 0–127 127
Output Gain Sets the overall volume. -12–+12 (dB) 0 (dB)
GM2/WAV Volume Adjusts the playback volume for SMF music data or audio data. 0–127 127
EQ Mode
Information Type
USB Driver
USB Memory Mode
V-Piano Output Mode
GM2/WAV Output Mode
Output Balance Specifies the volume balance of the OUTPUT A jacks and OUTPUT B jacks.
Description Value Default Value
Changes the reference pitch of the V-Piano. 415.3–466.2 (Hz) 440.0 (Hz)
EQUAL,
JUST MAJOR,
JUST MINOR,
Equalizer settings can be saved within each setup. When you switch setups,
this setting specifies whether the equalizer settings will change to the
settings saved in that setup (SETUP) or will not change (SYSTEM).
Specifies the parameters shown in the Tone screen.
OFF
: No display
BASIC
:
• Master Tune (p. 80)
• Transposition amount (p. 41)
• Tone number (only when selecting a Setup) (p. 31)
AMBIENCE
PEDAL
Specifies the USB driver to use when you connect your computer via the
USB MIDI connector. Leave the USB Driver at the GENERIC setting.
In certain cases, data reading may be slow or unsuccessful when you
connect USB memory to the USB memory connector. If so, you may be able
to solve the problem by switching this USB memory setting.
Specifies the output(s) from which the V-Piano’s sound will be sent
(OUTPUT A jacks and/or OUTPUT B jacks).
Specifies the output(s) from which SMF music data or audio data playback
will be sent (OUTPUT A jacks and/or OUTPUT B jacks).
:
• Ambience Mode (p. 86)
• Ambience Type (p. 86)
• Ambience Level (p. 86)
:
• Piano Pedal Mode (p. 84)
• Center Pedal Assign (p. 84)
• Left Pedal Assign (p. 84)
PYTHAGOREAN,
KIRNBERGER,
MEANTONE,
WERCKMEISTER,
ARABIC
C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, G#,
A, Bb, B
SETUP, SYSTEM SETUP
OFF, BASIC, AMBIENCE,
PEDAL
ORIGINAL, GENERIC GENERIC
MODE1, MODE2 MODE2
A, B, A+B A+B
A, B, A+B A+B
A:100 - B:0–
A:100 - B:100–
A:0 - B:100
EQUAL
C
BASIC
A:100 - B:100
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Parameter
Line Out Mode
Sound Perspective
Headphone Mode
Panning Width
Tone Button Mode
Tx Edit
Local Switch
Description Value Default Value
Specifies whether the V-Piano’s sound will be output in monaural or in
stereo.
To allow the V-Piano to produce the highest-quality piano sound, it was
designed with stereo output in mind. The tonal character will be affected if
you output only one channel or if you mix the left and right channels for
monaural output.
If you want to output the V-Piano in monaural, choose the MONO setting.
With the MONO setting, the OUTPUT A jacks L/1 and R/2 will output the
same sound.
Specifies the V-Piano’s multi-channel output setting. For details on speaker
placement, refer to “Connecting multi-channel speakers” (p. 21).
A:DRY B:AMBIENCE:
This setting produces spacious reverberation.
The OUTPUT A jacks will output the sound of the V-Piano with no
ambience applied, and the OUTPUT B jacks will output only the
ambience sound.
GRAND AMBIENCE:
The four-channel multi-output is used to produce the sense of depth
distinctive of a grand piano.
Specifies the output to the headphone jack. This allows you to output only
the sound of the OUTPUT A jacks or the OUTPUT B jacks to the headphones.
Specifies how panning is affected by the keyboard region.
With higher values, the lower keys are panned toward the left, while higher
keys are panned toward the right.
Lower values will reduce the panning difference between lower and higher
keys.
Specifies whether the tone buttons ([TONE 1] button –[TONE 4] button) will
select tones (TONE) or setups (SETUP).
This parameter will return to the default value when you power-off the VPiano.
When you edit the tone, this setting specifies whether your edits will be
transmitted via MIDI as system exclusive messages (ON) or not transmitted
(OFF).
Local Switch allows the performance data from the keyboard to be sent to
the sound generator, or breaks this connection. If the Local Switch setting
is turned off, performance data from the keyboard will not be sent to the
sound generator.
STEREO, MONO STEREO
OFF,
A:DRY B:AMBIENCE,
GRAND AMBIENCE
A, B, ALL ALL
0–100% 100%
TONE, SETUP TONE
OFF, ON ON
OFF, ON ON
OFF
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Tone parameter settings (2. Tone Parameter)
fig.UtilTone.eps
The parameters in this group are the same as the parameters that you can edit in the Tone screen.
For an explanation of the parameters and their values, refer to “Customizing the V-Piano’s sounds” (p. 48).
ORIGINAL
This screen shows the name of the preset tone that was the basis of the customized tone.
* You cannot change the preset tone that was the basis of the customized tone.
Tone EQ
fig.UtilToneEQ.eps
fig.zone-1.eps
Each tone allows you to apply an equalizer to specific regions (“Zones”). This is called the Tone EQ. For each tone you can specify four
Zones, and make different settings for each Zone.
Priority
Zone 4
Zone 3
Zone 2
Zone 1
Of the four Zones, the settings of Zone 4 will take priority.
Each Zone has the following parameters.
Parameter
Switch
Gain -12–+12 dB Adjusts the gain.
Frequency 16–16000 Hz Adjusts the center frequency.
Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0
Key Range A0–C8 Sets the key range of this ZONE.
Press the [F1 (ZONE)] button to switch between Zones.
Value Description
OFF, ON Turns this ZONE’s EQ on/off.
Adjusts the bandwidth.
Higher values will narrow the frequency range.
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Keyboard touch settings (3. Key Touch)
fig.UtilKey.eps
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Parameter
Key Touch
Key Touch Offset
Velocity
Velocity Delay Sens
Velocity Key Follow Sens
Piano Emotion
Description Value Default Value
Adjusts the touch sensitivity of the keyboard by changing the way in which
the sound responds to your keyboard playing dynamics.
SUPER LIGHT is the lightest setting, and SUPER HEAVY is the heaviest.
Adjusts the touch sensitivity of the keyboard with greater precision than
the Key Touch setting.
Specifies that notes will sound at a fixed volume regardless of the strength
(velocity) with which you play the keyboard.
If you want the volume to change in response to your keyboard playing
dynamics, choose the REAL setting.
Specifies the time from the instant you play a key until sound is heard.
With negative (-) values, the note will be delayed longer if you play more
strongly. With positive (+) values, the note will be delayed longer if you play
more softly.
Specifies how the keyboard touch will vary as you play in different regions
of the keyboard.
With higher values, higher regions of the keyboard will feel heavier and
lower regions will feel lighter.
Increasing this value will produce an emphasized sense of attack when you
play staccato.
The Key Touch and Key Touch Offset settings are linked.
SUPER LIGHT,
LIGHT,
MEDIUM,
HEAVY,
SUPER HEAVY
-10–+9 0
REAL, 1–127 REAL
-63–+63 0
-63–+63 0
0–127 20
MEDIUM
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Pedal settings (4. Pedal)
fig.UtilPedal.eps
Here you can make settings for the piano pedals and for the pedals connected to the PEDAL FC1 jack / FC2 jack.
Parameter
Piano Pedal Mode
Center Pedal Assign
Center Pedal Min Specifies the value sent when the center piano pedal is released.
Center Pedal Max
Left Pedal Assign
Left Pedal Min Specifies the value sent when the left piano pedal is released.
Left Pedal Max
Foot Controllers Mode
FC2 Assign
FC2 Min
FC2 Max
FC1 Assign
FC1 Min
FC1 Max
Description Value Default Value
Piano pedal settings can be saved within each setup (p. 59).
When you switch setups, this setting specifies whether the piano
pedal settings will change to the settings saved in that setup
(SETUP) or will not change (SYSTEM).
Specifies the function that will be controlled by the center piano
pedal.
Specifies the value sent when the center piano pedal is fully
depressed.
Specifies the function that will be controlled by the left piano
pedal.
Specifies the value sent when the left piano pedal is fully
depressed.
Settings for the pedals connected to the FC1 jack and FC2 jack
are saved within each setup (p. 59). When you switch setups, this
setting specifies whether these pedal settings will change to the
settings saved in that setup (SETUP) or will not change (SYSTEM).
Specifies the function that will be controlled by the pedal
connected to the FC2 jack.
Specifies the value sent when the pedal connected to the FC2
jack is released.
Specifies the value sent when the pedal connected to the FC2
jack is fully depressed.
Specifies the function that will be controlled by the pedal
connected to the FC1 jack.
Specifies the value sent when the pedal connected to the FC1
jack is released.
Specifies the value sent when the pedal connected to the FC1
jack is fully depressed.
SETUP, SYSTEM SETUP
Refer to “Functions that
can be assigned to a
pedal” (p. 85).
(Range of values for the
assigned function)
Refer to “Functions that
can be assigned to a
pedal” (p. 85).
(Range of values for the
assigned function)
SETUP, SYSTEM SETUP
Refer to “Functions that
can be assigned to a
pedal” (p. 85).
(Range of values for the
assigned function)
Refer to “Functions that
can be assigned to a
pedal” (p. 85).
(Range of values for the
assigned function)
SOSTENUTO
(Minimum value for the
assigned function)
(Maximum value for the
assigned function)
SOFT
(Minimum value for the
assigned function)
(Maximum value for the
assigned function)
SOSTENUTO
(Minimum value for the
assigned function)
(Maximum value for the
assigned function)
SOFT
(Minimum value for the
assigned function)
(Maximum value for the
assigned function)
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You cannot change the settings for the right piano pedal or the pedal connected to the DAMPER jack. These pedals will always
operate as damper pedals.
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Functions that can be assigned to a pedal
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Value
OFF
SOFT Operate as soft pedal
SOSTENUTO Operate as sostenuto pedal
MIDI OUT SW Turn on/off MIDI output of performance data
SONG PLAY/STOP Play/stop the selected song
TRANSPOSE SW Turn transpose on/off
SONG RESET Move the playback position to the beginning of the song
MASTER VOLUME Adjust the volume of the entire V-Piano
EXPRESSION The V-Piano’s volume
AMBIENCE LEVEL Adjust the ambience
SOUND LIFT
STRING RESONANCE
DAMPER RESONANCE
SOUNDBOARD RESO
KEY OFF RESONANCE
UNISON TUNE
HAMMER HARDNESS
CROSS RESONANCE
DECAY TIME
TONE COLOR
DAMPING TIME
DAMPER NOISE LEVEL
SETUP UP Recall the next setup
SETUP DOWN Recall the preceding setup
Function
No assign
Adjust the tone parameter (p. 48)
SETUP UP and SETUP DOWN can be selected only if the pedal settings are the settings stored in system memory.
“SOUNDBOARD RESO” is an abbreviation of “Soundboard Resonance.”
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MIDI settings (5. MIDI)
fig.UtilMIDI.eps
Parameter
MIDI Tx Channel
V-Piano Rx Channel
Tx Bank Select (MSB) Specifies the Bank Select MSB that is transmitted when a setup is recalled. OFF, 0–127 OFF
Tx Bank Select (LSB) Specifies the Bank Select LSB that is transmitted when a setup is recalled. OFF, 0–127 OFF
Tx Program Change Specifies the Program Change that is transmitted when a setup is recalled. OFF, 1–128 OFF
Description Value Default Value
Specifies the MIDI channel on which the V-Piano’s performance data is
transmitted via MIDI. If you want to use the V-Piano’s performance data to
play an external MIDI device, set the V-Piano’s transmit channel to match
the receive channel of the external MIDI device.
Specifies the V-Piano’s receive channel. If you want to use MIDI data from
an external MIDI device to play the V-Piano’s sounds, set the V-Piano’s
receive channel to match the transmit channel of the external MIDI device.
The V-Piano Rx Channel setting is stored in system memory. It cannot be individually stored in each setup.
Ambience settings (6. Ambience)
fig.UtilAmb.eps
1–16 1
OFF, 1–16 1
86
Parameter
Ambience Mode
Ambience Type Selects the type of ambience.
Ambience Level
Description Value Default Value
Ambience settings can be individually stored in each
setup. When you switch setups, this setting specifies
whether the ambience settings will change to the
settings saved in that setup (SETUP) or will not change
(SYSTEM).
Adjusts the ambience effect. This parameter is linked
with the [AMBIENCE] Knob.
SETUP, SYSTEM SYSTEM
ROOM 1, ROOM 2, ROOM 3,
STUDIO 1, STUDIO 2, STUDIO 3,
CLUB 1, CLUB 2, CLUB 3,
HALL 1, HALL 2, HALL 3
0–127 40
HALL 1
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File management (7. File)
fig.UtilFile.eps
What is a setup file?
A “setup file” contains the V-Piano’s 100 user setups, 100 user tones, and system settings, all in a single file.
This setup file can be saved to internal memory or to USB memory (separately sold) connected to the USB memory connector.
About song files
SMF music files stored in USB memory can be copied to the V-Piano’s internal memory.
A performance you’ve recorded on the V-Piano can also be saved as a song file to internal memory or to USB memory.
Audio data cannot be copied to internal memory.
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Saving a setup file (Save SETUP File)
Here’s how to save a setup file to internal memory or to USB memory (separately sold) connected to the USB memory connector.
In the File screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Save SETUP File,” and then press the [ENTER] button or the [F1
1.
fig.UtilFile.eps
fig.UtilFileSave01.eps
(ENTER)] button.
Choose the media to which you want to save the setup file.
2.
In the Save SETUP File screen, press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to select the save-destination media.
Value Media
INT
USB USB memory connected to the USB memory connector
V-Piano’s internal memory
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
3.
fig.UtilFileSave03.eps
fig.UtilFileSave04.eps
Assign a name to the setup file. Press the [F2 (RENAME)] button.
• Use the [VALUE] dial to change the character.
• Press the [F1 (INSERT)] button to insert a space.
• Press the [F2 (DELETE)] button to delete the character at the cursor location.
• Press the [F3] button to move the cursor one character to the left.
• Press the [F4] button to move the cursor one character to the right.
When you’ve specified the name, press the [ENTER] button or the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
When you’ve finished entering the file name, press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button to start saving the file.
4.
fig.UtilFileSave05.eps
The screen will indicate “Executing...” while the file is being saved. Never turn off the power while this screen is shown.
If a file of the same name already exists, the confirmation message “File Exists Overwrite OK?” appears. If you want to
overwrite the existing setup file, press the [F4 (OK)] button. If you want to re-save the file with a different name, press the [F1
(CANCEL)] button.
When the file has been saved, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
5.
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Loading a setup file (Load SETUP File)
Here’s how to load a previously saved setup file.
When you load a setup file, the V-Piano’s user setups and user tones will be overwritten and lost.
If there are important settings that you want to keep, save them to memory before you proceed.
In the File screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Load SETUP File,” and then press the [ENTER] button or the [F1
1.
fig.UtilFileLoad01.eps
(ENTER)] button.
2.
Press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to specify the media that contains the setup file that was saved.
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
fig.UtilFileLoad02.eps
fig.UtilFileLoad02.eps
Value
INT
USB USB memory connected to the USB memory connector
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the setup file that you want to load.
3.
4.
If you also want to load the system setting parameters from the file, press the [F2 (System)] button.
A symbol will appear in the screen.
5.
To load the file, press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button.
6.
A confirmation message will appear. To load the file, press the [F4 (OK)] button.
If you decide to cancel without loading, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
Media
V-Piano’s internal memory
Never turn off the power while a file is being loaded.
Files whose name includes characters that cannot be displayed by the V-Piano are shown as “?”.
7.
When the file has been loaded, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Deleting a setup file (Delete SETUP File)
Here’s how to delete a setup file that was previously saved in the V-Piano’s internal memory or in USB memory.
In the File screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Delete SETUP File,” and then press the [ENTER] button or the
1.
fig.UtilFileDel01.eps
[F1 (ENTER)] button.
2.
Press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to specify the media that contains the setup file.
fig.UtilFileDel02.eps
fig.UtilFileDel02.eps
Value
INT V-Piano’s internal memory
USB USB memory connected to the USB memory connector
3.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the setup file that you want to delete.
4.
To delete the selected file, press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button.
A confirmation message will appear. To delete the file(s), press the [F4 (OK)] button.
5.
Media
If you choose “ALL,” all setup files will be deleted.
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If you decide to cancel without deleting, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
Never turn off the power while a file is being deleted.
When deletion is completed, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
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Copying a setup file (Copy SETUP File)
Here’s how to copy a setup file from the V-Piano’s internal memory to USB memory (sold separately).
You can also copy a setup file from USB memory to the V-Piano’s internal memory.
In the File screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Copy SETUP File,” and press the [ENTER] button or the [F1
1.
fig.UtilFileCop01.eps
(ENTER)] button.
Press the [F1 (DEST)] button to specify how copying is to occur.
2.
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
fig.UtilFileCop02.eps
Value
INT→USB
USB→INT Copy from USB memory to the V-Piano’s internal memory.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the setup file(s) to be copied.
3.
4.
To copy the selected file(s), press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button.
When copying is completed, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
5.
Description
Copy from the V-Piano’s internal memory to USB memory.
If you choose “ALL,” all setup files will be copied.
While files are being copied, the screen will indicate “Executing...” Never turn off the power during this time.
If a file of the same name already exists, the confirmation message “Overwrite OK?” appears. If you want to overwrite the
existing setup file, press the [F4 (OK)] button. If you want to cancel the copy, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Saving a song (Save SONG File)
Here’s how a performance you recorded on the V-Piano can be saved to internal memory or to USB memory (sold separately)
connected to the USB memory connector.
In the File screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Save SONG File,” and press the [ENTER] button or the [F1
1.
fig.UtilSongSave01.eps
(ENTER)] button.
2.
Select the media on which you want to save the song file.
In the Save SONG File screen, press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to select the save-destination media.
fig.UtilSongSave03.eps
3.
4.
fig.UtilSongSave04.eps
Value
INT
USB USB memory connected to the USB memory connector
Media
V-Piano’s internal memory
Assign a name to the song file. Press the [F2 (RENAME)] button.
• Use the [VALUE] dial to change the character.
• Press the [F1 (INSERT)] button to insert a space.
• Press the [F2 (DELETE)] button to delete the character at the cursor location.
• Press the [F3] button to move the cursor one character to the left.
• Press the [F4] button to move the cursor one character to the right.
When you’ve specified the name, press the [ENTER] button or the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
When you’ve finished entering the file name, press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button to start saving the file.
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The screen will indicate “Executing...” while the file is being saved. Never turn off the power while this screen is shown.
If a file of the same name already exists, the confirmation message “File Exists Overwrite OK?” appears. If you want to
overwrite the existing setup file, press the [F4 (OK)] button. If you want to re-save the file under a different name, press the
[F1 (CANCEL)] button.
5.
When the file has been saved, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
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Deleting a song (Delete SONG File)
Here’s how to delete a song file from the V-Piano’s internal memory or from USB memory.
In the File screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Delete SONG File” and then press the [ENTER] button or the [F1
1.
fig.UtilSongDel01.eps
(ENTER)] button.
2.
Press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to specify the media that contains the song file that you want to delete.
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
fig.UtilSongDel02.eps
fig.UtilSongDel03.eps
Value
INT V-Piano’s internal memory
USB USB memory connected to the USB memory connector
3.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the song file that you want to delete.
4.
To delete the selected file(s), press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button.
A confirmation message will appear. To delete the file(s), press the [F4 (OK)] button.
5.
Media
If you select “ALL,” all song files will be deleted.
If you decide to cancel without deleting, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
Never turn off the power while a file is being deleted.
When deletion is completed, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
6.
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Copying a song (Copy SONG File)
Here’s how a song previously saved in the V-Piano’s internal memory can be copied to USB memory. A song saved on USB memory
can also be copied to internal memory.
Audio files cannot be copied to internal memory.
1.
In the File screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Copy SONG File” and then press the [ENTER] button or the [F1
fig.UtilSongCopy01.eps
fig.UtilSongCopy02.eps
(ENTER)] button.
Press the [F1 (DEST)] button to specify how copying is to occur.
2.
Value
INT→USB
USB→INT Copy from USB memory to the V-Piano’s internal memory.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the song file(s) to be copied.
3.
4.
To copy the selected file(s), press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button.
When copying is completed, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
5.
Description
Copy from the V-Piano’s internal memory to USB memory.
If you choose “ALL,” all song files will be copied.
While files are being copied, the screen will indicate “Executing...” Never turn off the power during this time.
If a file of the same name already exists, the confirmation message “Overwrite OK?” appears. If you want to overwrite the
existing song file, press the [F4 (OK)] button. If you want to cancel the copy, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
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Formatting internal memory or USB memory (Format)
This operation will erase all data stored in internal memory or USB memory.
When you execute this Format operation, all data stored in internal memory or USB memory will be erased. Before you
proceed, make sure that internal memory or USB memory does not contain important data.
Formatting the internal memory will erase data in the area that contains setup files and song files. User setups, user tones,
and system settings will not be erased. If you want to erase this data, execute the “Factory reset (Factory Reset All)” (p. 99)
operation.
Formatting USB memory will not only erase all data in memory, it will also prepare the memory so that it can be used with
the V-Piano. Before newly purchased USB memory or USB memory that has been used by a computer can be used with the
V-Piano, you must first format the USB memory on the V-Piano.
1.
In the File screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Format,” and then press the [ENTER] button or the [F1 (ENTER)]
fig.UtilFormat01.eps
button.
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
fig.UtilFormat02.eps
fig.UtilFormat03.eps
The screen will indicate “Erases entire memory content.”
2.
3.
In the Format screen, press the [F1 (MEDIA)] button to specify the memory that you want to format.
Value
INT
USB USB memory connected to the USB memory connector
4.
To begin formatting, press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button.
5.
A confirmation message will appear. To begin formatting, press the [F4 (OK)] button.
Description
V-Piano’s internal memory
If you decide to cancel without formatting, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
The message “Executing...” is shown while formatting is being done. Never turn off the power or disconnect USB memory
during this time.
6.
When formatting is finished, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
V-Piano
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
EDIROL P-10
V-LINK settings (8. V-LINK)
V-LINK (
equipment, visual effects can be easily linked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance.
fig.UtilVLINK01.eps
For example, if you use the V-Piano in conjunction with the EDIROL P-10 VISUAL SAMPLER, you’ll be able to produce synchronized
music and video performances.
In order to use V-LINK between the V-Piano and the EDIROL P-10, you’ll need to make connections using a MIDI cable (sold
separately).
Connection Examples
As an example, we will use a Setup in which the V-Piano is connected to the EDIROL P-10. Use a MIDI cable to connect the V-Piano’s
MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of the EDIROL P-10.
fig.V-LINKConnection.eps
) is a function that provides for the play of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video
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.
Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF
1.
Press the [V-LINK] button.
The [V-LINK] button will light, and the V-LINK setting will be on.
In this state, you can operate the keyboard to manipulate images in sync with the playback of the V-piano.
Press the [V-LINK] button again.
2.
The [V-LINK] button will go out, and the V-LINK setting will be off.
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V-LINK function chart
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
V-LINK function
Switch images
V-LINK Settings
fig.UtilVLINK02.eps
Parameter
V-LINK Switch
V-LINK Mode
V-LINK Tx Channel
Key Range
Lowest No.
Local Switch
Transmitted MIDI message V-Piano operation Remarks
CC#0: 00H–7FH
CC#32: 00H–7FH
Program Change: 0–127 Play white keys
Note: A0–C8 Play keys
Description Value Default Value
Turns the V-LINK functionality on/off.
This parameter is linked with the [V-LINK]
button.
Selects the type of MIDI messages that will be
transmitted. You can choose between
transmitting bank select and program
change messages (BANK/PC) or note
messages (NOTE).
Specifies the MIDI channel on which MIDI
messages will be transmitted.
Selects the range of keys that will be used as
V-LINK controllers. You can also specify this
range from the keyboard by pressing the
bottom key, then the top key, and then
[ENTER] button.
Specifies the number that will be transmitted
when you press the lowest key of the Key
Range.
Specifies whether the V-Piano will (ON) or
will not (OFF) produce sound when you play
a key in the specified Key Range.
Play black keys
OFF, ON OFF
BANK/PC, NOTE BANK/PC
1–16 10
A0–C8 A0–G#1
1–128 (When V-LINK Mode is BANK/PC),
0–127 (When V-LINK Mode is NOTE)
OFF, ON OFF
When V-LINK Mode is BANK/PC.
Number depends on Lowest No.
When V-LINK Mode is NOTE.
Number depends on Lowest No.
1 (When V-LINK Mode is BANK/PC),
0 (When V-LINK Mode is NOTE)
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Restoring the factory settings (9. Initialize)
fig.UtilInit01.eps
Deleting the user tones (Delete User Tone)
Here’s how to delete a specific user tone.
In the Initialize screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Delete User Tone,” and then press the [ENTER] button or
1.
fig.UtilInit02.eps
the [F1 (ENTER)] button.
fig.UtilInit03.eps
fig.UtilInit04.eps
2.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the user tone that you want to delete.
3.
To delete the selected user tone, press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button.
4.
A confirmation message will appear. To delete the user tone, press the [F4 (OK)] button.
If you decide to cancel without deleting, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button.
The screen will indicate “Executing... Don’t Power OFF” while the user tone is being deleted. Never turn off the power during this
time.
When deletion is completed, press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
5.
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Factory reset (Factory Reset All)
This will erase the user tones and user setups stored in the V-Piano, resetting the V-Piano’s settings to the factory-set state.
When you execute “Factory Reset All,” all user setups and user tones will be lost. If you want to keep the contents of memory,
save your data to USB memory (sold separately) as a setup file (p. 87).
All operations are disabled while the Factory Reset is being executed. Moreover, no sound be heard even if you play the
keyboard.
If the V-Piano is connected via USB to your computer, disconnect the USB cable before you execute this operation.
Factory Reset does not return the internal memory (the area in which song data and setup files are stored) to the factory-set
state. If you want to return the V-Piano’s internal memory to the factory-set state, you must execute the Format operation
on the internal memory (p. 95).
In the Initialize screen, turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Factory Reset All,” and then press the [ENTER] button or
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the [F1 (ENTER)] button.
Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
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A confirmation message will appear.
The screen will indicate “Erases entire memory content and restores factory presets.”
To execute the factory reset, press the [F4 (EXECUTE)] button.
To cancel without executing the factory reset, press the [EXIT] button.
3.
A confirmation message will appear will appear.
To execute the factory reset, press the [F4 (OK)] button.
If you decide to cancel without executing, press the [F1 (CANCEL)] button or the [EXIT] button.
4.
The message “Executing... Don’t Power OFF” is shown while the factory reset is being executed. Never turn off
the power during this time.
5.
When the factory reset is finished, the screen will indicate “Power off, then on.” Turn the V-Piano’s power off,
and then on again.
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Detailed settings for various functions (Utility screen)
Playing or recording a song (10. Song)
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When you select “10. Song,” the Song screen will appear.
For details on operations in the Song screen, refer to “Playing songs and recording your performances” (p. 64).
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