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Roland E-70 User Manual

Roland E-70
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Roland E-70 Specifications

General IconGeneral
StorageFloppy Disk Drive
Keyboard61 keys
Preset Tones128
EffectsReverb, Chorus, Delay
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
DisplayLCD
OscillatorDigital
SequencerYes
ConnectionsHeadphones, MIDI
Power SupplyAC adapter
OutputsHeadphones

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions

Details on proper grounding procedures to prevent electrical hazards.

Panel Layout and Description

Key Features of the E-70

Technical Specifications

Important Notes and Precautions

Care and Maintenance of the E-70

Room Location Recommendations

Advises on optimal placement for the E-70 to ensure proper functioning.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides steps to resolve common operational problems with the E-70.

External Connections

Initial Setup and Power On

Setting Up the Music Stand

Step-by-step guide for attaching and setting up the music stand.

Master Volume Control

External Pedal Functions

Expression Pedal EV-5

Details the function and connection of the EV-5 expression pedal.

Demo Songs Playback

Keyboard Modes Explained

Upper 1 Keyboard Mode

Configuration and use of the Upper 1 keyboard section.

Upper 2 Keyboard Mode

Configuration and use of the Upper 2 keyboard section.

Lower Keyboard Mode

Configuration and use of the Lower keyboard section.

Arranger Mode Operation

Manual Bass Mode Operation

How to use the manual bass feature for accompaniment.

Chord Intelligence Function

Details on how Chord Intelligence helps in playing chords.

Manual Drums Operation

Manual Drums and Key Assignment

Roll Functionality

Sound Effects Overview

Sound Effects Key Assignment

Tone and Kit Selection

Upper 1 Tone Selection

Step-by-step instructions for selecting tones for the Upper 1 part.

Upper 2 Tone Selection

Step-by-step instructions for selecting tones for the Upper 2 part.

Upper 1 + Upper 2 Tone Selection

Instructions for selecting tones for both Upper 1 and Upper 2 parts simultaneously.

Lower Tone Selection

Step-by-step instructions for selecting tones for the Lower part.

Manual Bass Tone Selection

Instructions for selecting tones for the Manual Bass part.

Manual Drum Kit Selection

Octave Control

Tone Selection Notes

Additional important notes regarding the tone selection process.

Tone Chart Reference

Music Style Selection

Starting a Music Style

Steps to initiate playback of a selected music style.

List of 56 Music Styles

Tempo Indicators and Change

Tempo Indicators Explained

Information on how tempo indicators function and are displayed.

Tempo Change Procedure

Steps for altering the tempo of a selected style.

Sync Start and Stop Functions

Stopping a Style

Methods for stopping the currently playing music style.

Advanced Arranger Features

Arranger Variation Control

How to adjust variations within the arranger section.

Revolving Bass Feature

Explanation of the revolving bass accompaniment feature.

Arranger Velocity Level

Break Mute Function

How to use the Break Mute feature for rhythmic patterns.

Fill-In Operations

Fill-In to Original

How to return to the original fill-in pattern.

Tempo Reset and Tap Tempo

Tap Tempo Functionality

How to set the tempo by tapping a button.

Tempo Change Functions

Accelerando Function

Explanation of the accelerando feature for gradually increasing tempo.

Music Style Card

Loading Styles from Card

Steps to load music styles from a memory card.

Balance Controls Overview

Tone Balance Adjustment

How to adjust the balance between Upper, Lower, and Bass tones.

Lower Section Balance

Specific instructions for adjusting the balance of the Lower section.

Accompaniment and Manual Bass Balance

Adjusting the balance for accompaniment and manual bass parts.

Sound Effects Volume Balance

Accompaniment Balance Control

Factory Preset User Program 12

Factory Preset User Program 11

User Program Functionality

Writing Panel Configurations

Loading Songs from Memory Card

User Program Management

Global and MIDI Parameters

MIDI Parameter Settings

Configuration options for MIDI transmission and reception.

Song Composer Function

Recording a Song

Steps involved in recording a new song.

Recording and Punch-In Operations

Playback Functions

Playing Back a Song

Real Time Control Switches

Pitch Bender and Modulation Lever

How to use the pitch bender and modulation lever.

Reverb Effect Settings

Other Real Time Switches

Transpose Function

Arranger Loop Feature

Sound Effects Pads

Edit Mode Operations

Display Indicators Explained

Edit-Menu Section Navigation

Menu Display Navigation

Parameter Adjustment Procedures

Parameter Settings

Memory Protect Function

How to protect user programs from accidental changes.

Keyboard Split Functionality

Adjusting the split point for the keyboard.

Keyboard Scaling Explained

Resume Factory Program 00

Procedure to restore the default factory program 00.

Pitch Bender and Transpose

Pitch Bender Range

Adjusting the range of the pitch bender.

Transpose Functionality

Detailed explanation of the transpose feature.

Foot Switch Functions

Start/Stop Foot Switch

Using the foot switch for start and stop operations.

Reverb and Velocity Settings

Reverb Type Settings

Selection and configuration of different reverb types.

Keyboard Velocity Sensitivity

How keyboard velocity affects sound dynamics.

Chord Family Assignment

Mixer Section Operations

Reverb Depth Parameter

Adjusting the depth of the reverb effect.

Chorus Depth for Upper 1 Part

Setting the chorus depth for the Upper 1 part.

Family Parameter Settings

Expression Parameter

Setting the expression for instrument families.

Piano Family Expression Settings

Customizing expression settings for the piano family.

Reverb Depth Parameter for Piano

Adjusting reverb depth specifically for the piano family.

Arranger Control Settings

Velocity Level Setting for Arranger

Adjusting the velocity sensitivity for arranger parts.

Velocity Level for Piano

"M" Style Section (Programmable Styles)

Modifying Drum Part Settings

Roll Functionality Details

Arranger Section Settings

Note Cancel Function

Drum Part Cancellation

Restoring Original Drum Part

Arranger Program Change

Program Change Functionality

"M" Style Memory Management

"M" Style Recall Procedure

Memory Card Usage

User Program Name Setting

Power On Logo Display

MIDI Section Overview

MIDI Connections

Diagrams and descriptions for MIDI cable connections.

External Devices Controlling E-70 via MIDI

Connecting external devices to control the E-70 using MIDI.

MIDI Transmission Parameters

Part TX On/Off

Enabling or disabling MIDI transmission for parts.

Part TX CH

Setting the MIDI channel for transmission.

MIDI Receiving Parameters

Part RX On/Off

Enabling or disabling MIDI reception for parts.

Part RX CH

Setting the MIDI channel for reception.

MIDI Tx Value Settings

MIDI Octave Tx Value

Setting octave values for MIDI transmission.

Real Time Rx Operations

MIDI Reception

Handling MIDI messages received by the instrument.

Data Dump Function

MIDI Control Standards

MIDI Connections Diagram

Visual representation of common MIDI connection setups.

256 Tones via MIDI Program Change

Memory Card Operations

Loading Songs from Memory Card

Saving Data to Memory Card

Load Errors and Messages

Internal Memory Protection

Write Errors and Confirmation

Card Not Ready Status

Check Card Battery Status

MIDI Implementation Chart

User Program Panel Settings Memo

Global Parameters Settings Memo

Playing Intelligent Chords

Roland Distributors Worldwide

Product Inquiries and Service

Apparatus Containing Lithium Batteries

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