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Roland FP-1 User Manual

Roland FP-1
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Roland’
Digital
piano
FP-1
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Thank
you,
and
congratulations
on
your
choice
of
the
Roland
FP-1
Digital
Piano.
The
FP-1
is
a
light-weight
digital
piano
that
features
an
88-note,
hammer-action
keyboard.
To
take
full
advantage
of
the
FP-1’s
great
sounds
and
performance
features,
please
take
the
time
to
read
this
entire
manual.
FEATURES
¢
Six
Outstanding
Sounds
The
FP-1
offers
six
high
quality
sounds
(including
a
robust
Grand
Piano)
that
fit
in
perfectly
with
a
wide
range
of
musical
genres.
¢
Onboard
Effects
The
FP-1
offers
two
kinds
of
effects,
Chorus
and
Reverb.
¢
Dual
Function
The
Dual
function
allows
you
to
layer
(combine)
any
two
of
the
FP-1’s
five
main
sounds.
¢
Hammer-Action
Keyboard
The
FP-1
is
equipped
with
a
hammer-action
mechanism
that
recreates
the
natural
feel
of
an
acoustic
piano—with
smooth,
delicate
travel
for
playing
pianissimo,
and
firm
response
for
fortissimo.
¢
Four
Types
of
Keyboard
Response
Four
keyboard
response
settings
let
you
adjust
the
keyboard
action
to
suit
your
particular
taste
or
needs.
¢
Compact
and
Light-Weight
Since
the
FP-1
is
compact
and
light-weight,
you
can
easily
carry
it
to
live
performances
or
other
occasions.
°
MIDI
Connectors
Since
the
FP-1
is
equipped
with
MIDI
connectors,
you
can
exchange
digital
MIDI
information
with
other
electronic
musical
instruments
or
computers.
*
Provides
Speaker
Output
Jacks
By
connecting
the
Speaker
Output
jacks
to
the
speakers
in
the
optional
FPS-1
keyboard
stand,
you
can
enjoy
the
rich
sound
of
the
FP-1
at
whatever
volume
you
need
with
family
or
friends.
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Roland FP-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
ModelFP-1
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Roland FP-1 Features

Six Outstanding Sounds

Details six high-quality sounds for various music genres, including Grand Piano.

Onboard Effects

Offers Chorus and Reverb effects for sound enhancement.

Dual Function

Allows layering of any two of the FP-1's five main sounds.

Hammer-Action Keyboard

Features an 88-note hammer-action mechanism for realistic piano feel.

Four Types of Keyboard Response

Provides four settings to adjust keyboard action to user preference.

Compact and Light-Weight

Designed for easy portability to live performances or other occasions.

MIDI Connectors

Enables digital MIDI information exchange with other instruments/computers.

Speaker Output Jacks

Allows connection to optional speakers for amplified sound output.

Important Safety Instructions

Important Notes

Power Supply

Precautions for connecting the unit to power and avoiding noise.

Placement

Guidelines for optimal placement to prevent hum and ensure stability.

Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the unit using appropriate materials.

Additional Precautions

Notes on protecting the unit from impact and heat.

Setting Up and Switching On the FP-1

Power Switch

Instruction to switch off the unit before connecting other devices.

Damper Pedal Jack

Connects the DP-6 pedal for sustain effect, useful for piano and string sounds.

Soft Pedal Jack (Soft, Sostenuto, Expression)

Connects pedal for Soft, Sostenuto, or Expression effects.

MIDI Connectors

Connects to other MIDI devices for performance possibilities.

Line Input Jacks

Allows external audio devices to be heard through the FP-1's outputs.

Line Output Jacks

Connects to external devices for higher volume or recording.

Speaker output Jacks

Connects to speakers, like those in the optional FPS-1 stand.

Playing the Demonstration Songs

Playing the FP-1

Volume Slider

Adjusts the volume for headphones or external speakers.

Tone Buttons

Selects the six onboard sounds and transmits MIDI program changes.

Chorus and Reverb Effects

Chorus Button

Activates and adjusts the Chorus effect for richer sound.

Reverb Button

Activates and adjusts the Reverb effect for concert hall ambiance.

Instrument Controls and Operations

Function Button

Accesses various operational functions of the FP-1.

Tune Knob

Allows fine-tuning of the instrument's pitch.

Phones Jack

Port for connecting headphones for private practice.

Other Useful Functions

Transposing the Keyboard

Allows changing the overall pitch of the keyboard without altering fingering.

Setting Pedal's Function

Configures the soft, sostenuto, or expression pedal functions.

Local On/Off and Keyboard Action

Local On/Off

Controls whether the keyboard sound generator is connected.

Keyboard Action

Selects one of four touch sensitivity settings for the keyboard.

Using the MIDI Functions

Setting the MIDI Channels

Sets the FP-1's transmit and receive MIDI channels.

Transmitting Program Change and Bank Select MSB/LSB

Enables transmission of MIDI messages for sound changes on external devices.

MIDI Function Details

Transmitting Program Changes

Details how to transmit Program Change numbers and group formats.

Transmitting Bank Select MSB

Details how to transmit Bank Select MSB numbers.

Transmitting Bank Select LSB

Details how to transmit Bank Select LSB numbers.

Transposing the Keyboard

Method for transposing the keyboard using MIDI function mode.

OMNI On/Off

Sets the MIDI reception mode to respond to all channels or specific channels.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Service Information

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