Roland EXR-5 - User Manual

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EXR-5 / EXR-3
Interactive Arranger
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for choosing a Roland EXR-5/EXR-3 Interactive
Arranger, a novel keyboard with a superior Roland sound
source, an intuitive user interface, a USB port, V-LINK com-
patibility and a host of other useful functions.
To get the most out of the EXR-5/EXR-3 and to ensure
many years of trouble-free service, we urge you to read
through this Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
To avoid confusion, let’s agree to use the word “button” for
all keys on the front panel, and use “key” only when refer-
ring to the EXR-5/EXR-3’s keyboard.
Before using this instrument, carefully read the “Important
notes” (p. 10). They provide information concerning the
proper operation of the EXR-5/EXR-3. Be sure to keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference.
Copyright © 2003 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland
Europe S.p.a.
Manual del Usuario
Gracias por elegir un EXR-5/EXR-3 Interactive Arranger de
Roland, un nuevo teclado con una fuente de sonido
suprema de Roland, un interface de usuario intuitivo, un
puerto USB, compatibilidad V-LINK y un muchas otras fun-
ciones de gran utilidad.
Para obtener el máximo rendimiento del EXR-5/EXR-3 y
para garantizar una utilización sin problemas durante
muchos años, le aconsejamos que lea con atención y por
completo este Manual del Usuario.
Para evitar confusiones, utilizaremos la palabra “botón”
para todas las teclas del panel frontal, y sólo utilizaremos la
palabra “tecla” para referirnos al teclado del EXR-5/EXR-3.
Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea con atención las sec-
ciones tituladas “Notas importantes” (p. 10). Estas secciones
le proporcionan información acerca de la correcta utiliza-
ción del EXR-5/EXR-3. Conserve este manual en un lugar
seguro para futuras consultas.
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de esta publicación podrá reproducirse de cualquier forma sin el permiso escrito de
Roland Europe S.p.a.
Mode d’emploi
Merci d’avoir porté votre choix sur l’EXR-5/EXR-3 Interac-
tive Arranger Roland. Ce clavier arrangeur réunit un géné-
rateur de sons Roland de qualité exceptionnelle, une inter-
face utilisateur intuitive, un port USB, la compatibilité V-
LINK et bien d’autres atouts.
Pour tirer parti de toutes les fonctions de votre EXR-5/
EXR-3 et lui assurer de nombreuses années de bons et
loyaux services, lisez entièrement le présent Mode d’emploi.
Pour éviter toute confusion, convenons d’utiliser le mot
“bouton” pour désigner les commandes en face avant et de
réserver le mot “touche” au clavier de l’EXR-5/EXR-3.
Avant d’utiliser cet instrument, lisez attentivement la sec-
tion “Remarques importantes” (p. 10). Elle contient des
informations vitales pour l’utilisation correcte de l’EXR-5/
EXR-3. Rangez ce manuel en lieu sûr car il vous sera utile
lors de références ultérieures.
Copyright © 2003 ROLAND EUROPE. Tous droits réservés. Toute reproduction inté-
grale ou partielle de cette publication est interdite sous quelque forme que ce soit
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Summary

Features

Superior sound source

Describes the EXR-5/EXR-3's full-length waveform sounds and 64-voice polyphony.

Flash memory and USB

Details the Flash memory capacity and USB connectivity for managing data.

Using the unit safely

WARNING; CAUTION

Provides crucial safety warnings and cautions for proper operation.

WARNING; CAUTION; PRUDENCE

Continues safety instructions, covering potential risks and precautions.

Important notes

Power supply

Placement

Before using floppy disks (handling the floppy disk drive) [EXR-5 only]

Handling floppy disks [EXR-5 only]

Panel descriptions

Front panel

Detailed description of the EXR-5/EXR-3's front panel controls and buttons.

Rear panel

First steps

Setting up

Step-by-step guide for initial instrument setup and power-on.

Playing without accompaniment

Using the Main part

Playing with accompaniment (Arranger)

Starting;using the Arranger

Guide to activating and using the Arranger function for accompaniment.

Selecting Music Styles

Playing back songs

Basic song playback

Loop playback (Repeat)

Live performance with song backing (Minus One)

Changing the Music Style or song orchestration

Cover function

Details the Cover function for modifying song/style orchestration.

Using the Band Orchestrator function

Recording your music

Basic song recording

Step-by-step guide for basic song recording with Arranger backing.

Additional Music Style functions

One Touch

Explains the One Touch function for automating tasks and selecting settings.

Using the Music Assistant

Melody Intelligence

Changing the Melody Intelligence harmony type

Bass Inversion (Bass Inv)

Keyboard part functions

Selecting sounds for the Main, Split and Dual parts

Instructions on selecting sounds for the Main, Split, and Dual parts.

Drum sounds and sound effects (“SFX”)

Drum Kits

Sound effects (“SFX”)

Transpose

Octave settings

Performance functions and effects

Keyboard Touch (velocity sensitivity)

Explains keyboard velocity sensitivity and its settings.

Pitch Bend and Modulation

Footswitch

Using effects

Using the multi-effects processor (MFX)

Guide to using the MFX processor for various sound effects.

Reverb

Switching the Reverb on;off

Chorus

Switching the Chorus effect on;off

V-LINK function

Function menu

Editing parameters (general procedure)

General steps for editing parameters within the Function menu.

Working with User Programs

Writing your settings to a User Program

Procedure for saving current settings to a User Program memory.

Selecting a User Program

MIDI functions

Data management

Saving songs to a Flash memory

Instructions for saving recorded songs to the EXR-5/EXR-3's Flash memory.

Saving Styles to a Flash memory [EXR-5 only]

Removing songs from the Flash memory

Removing Styles from the Flash memory [EXR-5 only]

Archiving data using a computer (USB)

Loading songs from disk

Saving files to disk

SAVE Upr

SAVE Sng

Deleting files on disk

Format

Using the outputs and an optional footswitch

Initializing your EXR-5;EXR-3 (Factory)

Specifications

Roland EXR-5 Specifications

General

Polyphony	64 voices
Speakers	12 cm x 2
Keyboard	61 keys (with velocity)
Drum Kits	20 drum kits
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Connectors	MIDI In/Out
Power Supply	AC Adaptor