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Roland E-600 User Manual

Roland E-600
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Roland E-600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys61
Polyphony64 voices
Sound SourcePCM
Sequencer16-track
Weight12.0 kg / 26 lbs 8 oz
KeyboardVelocity-sensitive
Power SupplyAC Adaptor
Drum Kits9
EffectsReverb, Chorus
ConnectivityMIDI
DisplayLCD
Disk Drive3.5-inch floppy disk drive

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Save These Instructions

Directive to retain safety instructions for future reference.

Owner's Manual Introduction

E-600 Features Overview

Important Notes and Precautions

Power Supply and Placement

Guidelines for safe power connection and optimal unit placement.

Handling Floppy Disks

Precautions for inserting, ejecting, and storing floppy disks.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel Layout

Detailed explanation of the E-600's front panel controls and buttons.

Rear Panel Connections

Getting Started

Touch Screen and Display Basics

Explanation of the touch screen operation and display elements.

First Steps with Your E-600

Using Headphones and Powering On/Off

Instructions for connecting headphones and safe power operation.

Adjusting Volume and Brilliance

How to control the sound output level and tonal brightness.

Essential Functions and Modes

Help Function and Demo Play

Utilizing the help system and playing demonstration songs/styles.

Ear-Training Games

Interactive games to develop musical ear training skills.

Basic Keyboard Functions

One-Touch Piano and Organ Modes

Quick setup for piano and organ performance styles.

Drumming and Sound Effects

Using the keyboard for percussion and sound effects.

Selecting Tones and Using the Metronome

Tone Selection and Metronome Tempo

Choosing instrument sounds and adjusting metronome speed.

Automatic Accompaniment: One Touch Arranger

Recording Your Performances

Recording with Accompaniment

Step-by-step for recording music with the Arranger function.

Using the Disk Drive

Disk Management: Inserting, Ejecting, and Formatting

Procedures for managing floppy disks with the E-600 drive.

Saving and Listening to Music Files

Saving Songs and Listening to Disk Files

Instructions on storing songs and playing music files from disk.

Using the E-600 as a Karaoke Machine

Microphone Connection and Vocal Effects

Connecting a microphone and applying echo, voice transformation.

Other Useful Functions

Applying Effects to Sounds

Using Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, and other sound-enhancing effects.

Playing Two Sounds Simultaneously (Layer)

Combining two different instrument sounds for richer performance.

Keyboard Splitting and Toning

Split Mode and Tone Selection

Dividing the keyboard for different sounds and selecting tones.

Playing in Whole Mode

Using Automatic Accompaniments

Choosing a Music Style

Selecting different musical genres and patterns for accompaniment.

Varying Accompaniments

Adding Fills and Changing Patterns

Modifying accompaniment with fills and switching between patterns.

Chord Intelligence and Phrases

Chord Intelligence and Fingerings

Simplifying chord input and displaying fingering charts.

Melody Intelligence and Piano Style Arranger

Adding Harmonies and Piano Style Arrangement

Enhancing melodies with harmonies and arranging for piano styles.

Tempo, Count-Ins, and Navigation

Tempo Control and Count-In Settings

Adjusting tempo and configuring count-in sounds for performances.

Song Playback Functions

Navigation and Tempo Muting

Moving within songs and playing at a fixed tempo.

Using Markers for Song Navigation

Placing and Moving Markers

Setting playback start/end points and adjusting their positions.

Repeating Song Excerpts

Transposing Keys for Easier Playing

Changing the song's key for simpler fingering and practice.

Playing Along with Songs and Piano Partner

Muting Tracks and Skill Monitoring

Silencing tracks for practice and using Piano Partner for skill assessment.

Recording Functions

Selecting Recording Modes

Overview of Normal, Mix, and Loop recording methods.

The 16-Track Sequencer

What's the 16-Track Sequencer?

Guide to multi-track recording for creating ensemble songs.

Rhythm Patterns and Pickup Recording

Working with Rhythm Patterns

Utilizing built-in rhythm patterns and recording them.

Tempo Changes and Beat Maps

Recording Tempo Changes

Adding ritardandos and precise tempo adjustments to songs.

Inserting Time Signature Changes

Modifying the song's beat structure during recording.

Recording Stop Methods and Chord Sequencer

Changing Recording Stop Behavior

Customizing how recording halts with the Arranger.

Chord Sequencer Functionality

Creating automatic accompaniments by inputting chord progressions.

Editing Songs

Editing Functions Overview

Introduction to various song editing tools like Undo, Quantize, Copy.

Song Editing Operations

Deleting, Inserting, and Erasing Data

Procedures for removing or clearing measures and data sections.

Advanced Song Editing

Transposing Tracks and Part Exchange

Shifting track pitches and swapping track data for editing.

Step Edit Functions (Note/PC Edit)

Fine-tuning individual notes and program changes.

Song Tempo and PC Editing

Changing Initial Song Tempo

Setting the default tempo for a song.

Other Functions

Balance Settings (Arranger & Keyboard)

Adjusting volume levels for different parts and keyboard sections.

Style Converter Function

Creating custom Music Styles from recorded songs.

Style Composer and Part Assignment

Creating Custom Styles and Assigning Tracks

Assembling styles and mapping tracks to parts.

Storing and Muting Parts

Saving User Styles and Muting Arranger Parts

Storing custom styles and silencing specific accompaniment parts.

Disk File Management and Function Assignment

Deleting Files and Assigning Pad Functions

Erasing data from disk and customizing Pad button operations.

Assigning Functions to Footswitches

Octave Shift and User Programs

Octave Shift and Saving User Programs

Adjusting pitch by octaves and saving custom settings.

Loading User Programs and Panel Lock

Changing Various Settings

One-Touch Piano Settings (Ambience, Key Touch)

Customizing piano sound ambience and keyboard touch response.

Piano Tuning and Resonance Settings

Adjusting Tuning and Resonance

Selecting tuning systems and configuring sympathetic resonance.

One-Touch Organ Settings

Adjusting Footage and Organ Split Point

Customizing organ sound components and keyboard split point.

Arranger and MIDI Settings

Arranger Settings and Filters

Customizing Arranger behavior and filtering MIDI messages.

Chord Tones, Intelligence, and Master Tuning

Chord/Bass Tones and Intelligence Control

Selecting chord/bass sounds and managing Chord Intelligence.

Master Tuning for Ensemble Performance

Adjusting the instrument's pitch for accurate ensemble playing.

Effects and Display Settings

Chorus Effects and Reverb Types

Applying chorus effects and selecting reverb sound profiles.

Display Settings (Lyrics, Help Language, Contrast)

Customizing screen display options like lyrics and contrast.

Screen Calibration and Memory Backup

Calibrating the Touch Screen

Adjusting touch screen sensitivity and accuracy.

Memory Backup and Factory Reset

Saving settings and restoring factory defaults.

Using MIDI Connectivity

Connecting to MIDI Instruments

Linking the E-600 to external MIDI devices and computers.

Sending Recorded Performance via MIDI

Transmitting recorded MIDI data to other devices.

MIDI Settings and Program Changes

MIDI Transmit Channel and Local Control

Configuring MIDI channels and local control for device communication.

Sending Program Change Messages

Remotely controlling tones on MIDI instruments via Program Change.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power, Sound, and Performance Problems

Solutions for power, no sound, doubled sounds, and pitch issues.

Accompaniment and Playback Issues

Resolving problems with accompaniment, song playback, and tempo.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Performance, Recording, and Touch Screen Issues

Addressing issues with recording, lost performances, and touch screen response.

Display Messages and Error Codes

Specifications and Accessories

Appendix: Music Style List

Chord Fingering Diagrams

Tone List

Drum Sets and EFX Set Details

Rhythm Pattern List

Effects List

MIDI Implementation Chart

Roland Service Information

Compliance Information

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