Roland FA08 User Manual

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01 Selecting Multi-Part Mode
Typically when performing on the FA, you’ll use the tone of part 1 (Single performance). However when using the
sequencer to create a song, you’ll use all 16 parts of the studio set (multi-part performance).
1. Simultaneously press the [SPLIT] and [DUAL]
buttons; multi-part performance mode is
selected.
Selecting a studio set
In this example, we’re creating a song using the rst
studio set, “PRST 001: FA Preview,” so there’s no need
for you to specically select a studio set.
If some other number is selected, select “PRST 001:
FA Preview.”
02 Clearing the Sequencer Song
Clear the sequencer so that you can create a new song.
1. Press the [SEQUENCER] button to make it light.
2. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [3]
(Song Util) button.
Hold down the [SHIFT] button
and …
Preparing to Create a Song
01
Start by putting the FA in multi-part mode and clearing the sequencer song.

Roland FA08 Specifications

General

Keyboard	88 keys (Ivory Feel-G keyboard with Escapement)
Polyphony	128 voices
Display	5-inch Graphic Color LCD
Arpeggiator	Yes
Rhythm Pattern	Yes
Power Supply	AC Adaptor
Sound Generator	SuperNATURAL
Effects	Multi-effects, Reverb, Chorus
Sequencer	16-track MIDI sequencer
Weight	16.5 kg
Parts	16 parts
Wave Expansion Slots	2 slots
Connectors	MIDI (IN, OUT)