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Roland E-66 User Manual

Roland E-66
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Roland E-66 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSynthesizer
Polyphony64 voices
Sound GeneratorPCM
EffectsChorus, Reverb
Keyboard61 keys (velocity sensitive)
MIDIIn/Out
Number of Sounds/Presets128 sounds

Summary

General notes on delivery

Check Instrument and Accessories

Check instrument and accessories upon receiving the unit.

Important notes

Handling and Power Precautions

Handle with care, use correct adaptor, avoid liquids and static.

Environmental and Operational Warnings

Avoid extreme temperatures, humidity, noisy circuits, ensure correct voltage.

Malfunction Troubleshooting

Procedures for static-related malfunctions and quick power cycling.

Setting up and Powering up

Placement and Environment Guidelines

Place on solid surface, avoid extreme temperatures and humidity.

Power Connection and Initial Power On

Connect AC adaptor, ensure correct line voltage, initial power sequence.

Demo Song Playback and Initial Check

Set volume, press power, check display and LEDs.

Panel descriptions

Basic I/O and Interface Connections

Covers power, audio, disk drive, MIDI, and sustain connections on the panel.

Performance and Tone Controls

Volume, pitch, modulation controls, and reference charts for styles/tones.

Section Volume and Intelligent Functions

Controls for section volume and intelligent chord/melody features.

Style, Tempo, Song, and MIDI Operation Controls

Buttons for styles, tempo, song management, disk operations, and MIDI functions.

Playing the E-66

Selecting Tones

Keyboard Mode

Upper Tone Selection

Lower Tone Selection

Bass Tone Selection

Setting the Split Point

Selecting Drum Sets

How to select and play Music Styles

Style Disks

Using Styles from a Music Style Disk

Loading additional Music Styles from an external floppy disk.

Setting the Music Style Tempo

Arranger Control

Chord Intelligence

Melody Intelligence

One Touch Programming

Volume Balance

Transpose Function

Master Tuning

Disk Recorder/ MIDI File Player

Introduction and Usage

Using the unit to record and play performances via floppy disks.

Disk Handling and Precautions

Guidelines for handling floppy disks and avoiding damage.

Playback

Recording

The General MIDI (GM) Mode

Standard Mode Parameters (GM OFF)

GM Mode Parameters (GM ON)

MIDI Parameter Initialization: Standard Mode

Using the GM Mode

Instrument Care

If your E-66 fails to operate

Troubleshooting steps and contact information for operational issues.

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