Roland ep-95 - Adding Effects; Using the Metronome; Layering Two Sounds

Let us now look at how to operate the ep-95/ ep-
85/ep-75 to play piano, organ, etc. music without
accompaniment.
First steps
. Connect all supplied accessories (see “Connections/pow-
ering up”).
. Hold down [KEY START/STOP] and switch on the ep-95/
ep-85/ep-75.
This is only necessary if you want to disable the
Pianist (piano teachers may want to do this).
Note: Please bear in mind that by selecting the piano-
only mode, you will also disable the demo function and
the [INTRO/ENDING}] button.
See “Initializing the ep-95/ep-85/ep-75” for how
to activate the Pianist again.
. Press the Tone selection button assigned to the sound
you wish to use,
Eight of the 241 sounds (let’s agree to call them
Tones) are assigned to front-panel buttons. These
are the Tones you can select on the ep-95/ep-
85/ep-75 itself.
The remaining Tones (and Drum Sets) can only
be selected via MIDI.
The Tones you can select are:
PIANO 1 A realistic Grand Piano sound
PIANO 2 A bright piano sound
E, PIANO An electric piano
VIBRAPHONE A refreshing vibraphone
sound
HARPSICHORD A brilliant harpsichord sound
ORGAN The sublime sound of a pipe
organ
STRINGS The sound of a string ensem-
ble
CHOIR The rich sound of a mixed
choir
. Use the [VOLUME] slider to set the desired volume.
Adding effects
. Press the [CHORUS] and/or [REVERB] button to add the
corresponding effect {indicator lights).
CHORUS REVERB
The Chorus effect gives the impression that sever-
al instruments (slightly out of tune) are playing
the same part in unison. This effect creates a
broad stereo image and is especially suitable for
the E.PIANO, VIBRAPHONE, or STRINGS
Tones.
The Reverb effect creates the same echo-like effect
you hear in a church, in a large hall, etc. Use it to
add depth to your music.
2. Press the [CHORUS] and/or [REVERB] button again to
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switch off the effect (indicator goes dark).
Using the metronome
Your ep-95/ep-85/ep-75 features a metronome
you may want to use for practising purposes.
Here is how to operate it:
. Press the Style select button that corresponds to the time
signature you need:
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Use the preset tempo of the Style in question as a
starting point but keep in mind that you can
change the tempo with TEMPO &/¥.
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. Press the [METRONOME] button {indicator lights).
You can also change the volume of the
metronome:
. Hold down the [METRONOME] button until its indicator
starts flashing.
. Use the VOLUME A/¥ buttons to set the metronome vol-
ume.
. Release the [METRONOME] button.
To switch the metronome off again, press
[METRONOME] one more time.
Recalling the default metronome
Volume
To restore the metronome default volume, press
both VOLUME 4/¥ buttons.
Layering two sounds
You can also press two Tone selection buttons
simultaneously. (Alternatively, hold down one
button while pressing another one.)
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