Roland FA-07 User Manual

Modifying the Sound in Real Time
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Performance
Functions
Editing
Sequencer
(Creating Songs)
Sampler Pads DAW
Appendix
Overview Performing Settings
Performance
Functions
Moving Your Hand to Vary the Pitch
or Volume (D-BEAM Controller)
The D-BEAM is a controller that you use simply by positioning your
hand above it. You can change the function that’s assigned, and use
this controller to apply a variety of eects.
1. Press one of the D-BEAM [SOLO SYNTH], [EXPRESSION],
or [ASSIGNABLE] buttons to turn on the D-BEAM
controller (the button lights).
Button Explanation
[SOLO SYNTH]
Play a monophonic synthesizer by moving your hand
above the D-BEAM controller.
[EXPRESSION] Use the D-BEAM controller to control volume.
[ASSIGNABLE]
Various parameters and functions can be assigned.
The eect that’s most appropriate for each tone is
applied.
Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press this button
to access a screen where you can assign a function.
You can also assign a parameter by holding down
the [ASSIGNABLE] button and turning the SOUND
MODIFY knob or pressing a pad.
MEMO
You can assign a performance-related function to the
[ASSIGNABLE] button. For details, refer to “D-Beam Assign”
(p.100).
2. While you play the keyboard, position your hand above
the D-BEAM controller.
The eect selected by the button you pressed is applied.
3. To turn o the D-BEAM controller, once again press the
button that you pressed in step 1 (the button goes dark).
Eective range of the D-BEAM controller
This illustration shows the eective range
of the D-BEAM controller. No eect will be
obtained if you position your hand outside the
eective range.
NOTE
The eective range of the D-BEAM
controller will change depending on the
lighting conditions. If the D-BEAM controller
does not work as you expect, readjust the sensitivity. For details
on readjusting the sensitivity, refer to “D-Beam Sens” (p.99).
Changing the Pitch (Pitch Bend)
While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the
pitch, or toward the right to raise the pitch. This is called pitch bend.
Applying Vibrato or Dynamics
(Modulation)
Move the lever away from yourself to apply vibrato or dynamics.
Using an Assigned Function to Vary
the Sound ([S1] [S2] buttons)
You can assign performance-related functions to the [S1] [S2]
buttons. When you turn the [S1] [S2] buttons on/o, the assigned
function is switched or turned on/o.
MEMO
You can assign performance-related functions to the [S1] [S2]
buttons. For details, refer to “Switch S1 Assign/Switch S2
Assign“ (p. 98).

Roland FA-07 Specifications

General

Control type	Buttons
Backlight color	Red
Backlight buttons	Yes
MIDI-keyboard number of keys	76 keys
Product color	Black
Display type	LCD
Display diagonal	5 \
Interface	USB
Headphone outputs	1
USB ports quantity	2
Compatible memory cards	SDHC
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) output	3
Power source type	AC
Bit rate	16 bit
Product type	Digital synthesizer
Keyboard number of keys	76
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Reverberation effects quantity	6

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	311 mm
Width	1231 mm
Height	107 mm
Weight	8500 g