Roland E-A7 User Manual

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Panel Descriptions
5
Part Level
Controller Explanation
[Select] button Switches the function of the Part Level sliders and buttons.
[Track Mute]
button
Use this to mute specic tracks of the selected Style or song.
* Long-press this button to access a screen where you can select the mute
track of the SMF or Style.
Tempo [Tap]
button
You can change the tempo of the current Style or song by
repeatedly pressing this button at the desired interval.
Tempo [-] [+]
buttons
Change the tempo of the currently selected Style or song.
If you press the two buttons simultaneously, the original tempo
specied for the Style or song is restored.
Tempo [Lock]
button
Press this button to lock the current tempo setting. The tempo
does not change even if you select another style (of a dierent
tempo).
Part Level
Part sliders/Part
buttons
Adjust the volume of the parts (Parts sliders).
Turn the parts on/o (Part buttons).
[A DRUM] Accompaniment drum part
[A BASS] Accompaniment bass part
[LWR] Lower part
[UP3] Upper 3 part
[UP2] Upper 2 part
[UP1] Upper 1 part
[ACC1]–[ACC6] Accompaniment part 1–6
6
Right Display
Controller Explanation
Right side Cursor
[
K
] [
J
] buttons
Move the cursor position (right screen).
Right side Value
[-] [+] buttons
Edit the parameter value at the cursor location (right screen).
Right side direct
buttons ([L1]–
[L5] [R1]–[R5]
buttons)
These buttons are assigned to the items or functions shown in the
screen.
[L1]
[F1]
[R1]
[L2]
[F2]
[R2]
[L4]
[F4]
[R4]
[L3]
[F3]
[R3]
[L5]
[F5]
[R5]
Right side
function buttons
([F1]–[F5]
buttons)
7
Tone
Controller Explanation
Tone [0]–[9]
buttons
Use these to select tones.
When you press a button, the tones in that category are shown
(p. 17).
Tone [User]
button
Use this to select User Tones (PDF).
Right side
[Numeric] button
After pressing this button, you can use the Tone [0]–[9] buttons to
enter a numeric value (p. 14).
Right side [Exit]
button
Returns to the previous screen (right screen).
* Long-press this button to return to the Main screen.
Right side [Enter]
button
Use this button to conrm a value or execute an operation (right
display).
Right side
[Option] button
Displays a context menu for the page that is currently open in the
right display.
8
Input/Sampling
Controller Explanation
Mic/Line In
[Volume] knob
Adjusts the volume of the signal being input to the INPUT jacks.
[Input On]
button
Turns on/o the signal from the INPUT jacks.
* Long-press this button to access a screen of input-related settings.
[Input EFX]
button
Turns on/o the eect that’s applied to the signal from the INPUT
jacks.
* Long-press this button to access a screen of input-related settings.
[Sampling]
button
Displays the sampling menu screen (p. 29).
Controller Explanation
[Output Mode]
button
Switches the acoustical character of the sound that is output from
the Phones jack/Output jacks and the E-A7’s speakers.
When the button is lit: Settings are optimized for the response of
the E-A7’s speakers.
When the button is unlit: The Mastering Tools function’s
Compressor and Equalizer settings will be
enabled. The factory settings (Type: Standard)
or the User settings are applied.
* The “Standard” compressor and equalizer type settings are optimal for
use when the Phones jack or Output jacks are connected to an external
speaker or PA system.
[
L
] (power)
button
Turns the power on (p. 12).
* Long-press this button to turn the power o (p. 12).
9
Menu/Utility
Controller Explanation
[Write] button Saves settings.
[Finder] button Use this button to search for a User Style or Song (p. 44).
[Favorite] button
Displays the Favorite screen.
Here you can recall Favorite tones (p. 20).
* To play the demo songs, hold down the [Menu] button and press the
[Favorite] button.
[Menu] button
Displays a menu screen.
* To play the demo songs, hold down the [Menu] button and press the
[Favorite] button.
10
Style/Song Control
Controller Explanation
Intro [1]–[4]
buttons
Use these to select the Style’s intro (Each Style can have up to four
dierent intros).
Variation [1]–[4]
buttons
Use these to select the Style’s variation (Each Style can have up to
four dierent variations).
You can use these when you want the arrangement of the
selected Style to be simpler or more complex.
[Break] button
Mutes the Style’s playback until the end of the currently-playing
measure.
[Auto Fill] button
Turns on the Auto Fill-in function. If this is on, a ll-in plays before
the new Style variation is played back.
Ending [1]–[4]
buttons
Select the Style’s ending (Each Style can have up to four endings).
Sync [Stop] (
)
button
If the Synchro Stop function is on, style playback will stop when
you play and release a single note or chord.
Sync [Start] (
)
button
If the Synchro Start function is on, Style playback starts when you
play a single note or chord.
[Start/Stop]
button
Plays/stops the Style.
If a song is selected, pressing this button plays or pauses the song.
[Fade In/Out]
button
If the Style is stopped, pressing this button starts the Style and
gradually raises the volume from 0 (Fade In).
If the Style is playing, pressing this button gradually lowers the
volume and then automatically stops the song or Style playback
when the volume reaches 0 (Fade Out).
[Loop Start]
button
If a song is selected, this button species the loop start point for
the loop play function. If the loop point is already specied, this
button turns loop play on/o (p. 40).
[Loop End]
button
If a song is selected, this button species the loop end point for
the loop play function. If the loop point is already specied, this
button clears the loop point.
Mark & Jump [1]–
[4] buttons
When playing an SMF in which marks have been assigned, these
buttons jump to the assigned playback point (p. 40).
* If you long-press one of these buttons, the Mark & Jump function setting
screen appears.
[Center Cancel]
button
Minimizes the vocal or other sound that is panned to the center of
an audio le (WAV or MP3).
Song Player [
u
]
button
Returns the playback position to the beginning of the song.
Song Player [
x
]
button
Rewinds the song.
Song Player [
y
]
button
Fast-forwards the song.
[Rec] button
Records a style or song (audio).
* In the record-ready condition (indicator blinking), long-pressing this
button cancels record-ready.
One Touch [1]–[4]
buttons
Use these buttons to recall One Touch memories (p. 26).
* You can long-press one of these buttons to access a screen where you can
edit and save One Touch memories.

Roland E-A7 Specifications

General

Equalizer	Yes
Product type	Digital synthesizer
Product color	Black
Sound effects	Chorus, Equalization, Reverberation
RMS rated power	24 W
Number of speakers	2
Keyboard number of keys	61
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Power source type	DC
Display type	LCD

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	318 mm
Width	1045 mm
Height	136 mm
Weight	7900 g