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Roland E-500 User Manual

Roland E-500
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Table of Contents

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Roland E-500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys61
Keyboard FeaturesVelocity-sensitive
DisplayCustom LCD
Speakers2 x 12 cm
EffectsChorus, Reverb
ConnectorsMIDI IN/OUT, Sustain Pedal, Headphones
Power SupplyAC Adaptor
Tones128

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Essential safety guidelines for using the instrument, covering usage, placement, and maintenance.

Introduction

Main Features Overview

Highlights key functionalities like Tones, Styles, Composer, and MIDI compatibility.

Important Notes

Handling, Placement, and Maintenance

Covers essential guidelines for safe operation, proper placement, and cleaning.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel Controls

Detailed explanation of buttons, sliders, and knobs on the front of the instrument.

Rear Panel Connectivity

Describes various input/output jacks and connectors on the rear panel.

Before Using the E-500

Initial Setup and Connections

Guides on setting up the music rest, connecting power, headphones, and external devices.

Performance Functions

One Touch Program Modes

Details how to use PIANO, ORGAN, and ARRANGER one-touch program modes.

Arranger Function Usage

Simple Arranger Explanation

Provides a step-by-step guide to using the Arranger for accompaniment.

Tones and Related Functions

Selecting Instrument Tones

Guides on selecting normal and expansion tones, drums, and sound effects.

Keyboard Modes

Whole, Split, and Layer Modes

Explains different keyboard playing configurations like Whole, Split, and Layer.

Playing with Accompaniment (Arranger)

Understanding the Arranger System

Explains the concept of the Arranger, its divisions, and song structure.

Selecting Music Styles

Style Selection and Loading

Details how to choose internal and disk-based music styles.

Starting and Stopping Styles

Style Tempo and Volume Balance

Easy Fingering - Chord Intelligence

Recording and Playback

Normal Recording and Tracks

Covers basic recording procedures and the concept of tracks.

Saving and Erasing Songs

Composer Menu

Recording Mode and Chord Sequencer

Formatting Disks and Style Composer

Saving User Styles and Song Editing

Quantize, Copy, and Erase

Delete, Insert, Transpose, and Track Exchange

Function Menu

User Programs, Pad Buttons, and Pedals

Pad Buttons and Footswitch Functions

Utility Menu

Connecting MIDI Instruments

Appendix: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the instrument.

Error Messages

Error Code Reference

Lists and explains various error codes displayed by the instrument.

Specifications

Technical Specifications of the E-500

Details the technical specifications, including keyboard, polyphony, effects, and dimensions.

Tones

Internal and Disk Music Styles

Drum Sets

Chord Intelligence

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Communication Protocol Details

Provides a chart detailing MIDI messages transmitted and recognized by the E-500.

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