To Next PageTo Next PageHow to fix no sound on my Roland FP-3 Musical Instrument, even when pressing keys?
If you're not getting any sound from your Roland Musical Instrument even when you press a key, check if 'Local Off' is selected. If it is, set the Local Control to “ON”.
General| Type | Digital Piano |
|---|---|
| Polyphony | 64 voices |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Power Supply | AC Adaptor |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes |
| Keyboard | 88 keys |
| Connectivity | MIDI In/Out, Headphones |
| Sound Engine | Roland's proprietary sound engine |
Describes the instrument's physical attributes, emphasizing portability and aesthetics.
Highlights high-quality grand piano tones and the Progressive Hammer Action keyboard.
Covers 40 onboard tones for various musical genres and Drum Sets.
Explains the feature for session-like playing with built-in rhythm sections.
Details the availability of four demo songs and fifty internal piano songs.
Covers Dual/Split functions, touch sensitivity, recording, headphones, and line jacks.
Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION symbols and directives for safe operation.
Lists essential safety guidelines including placement, power, and handling.
Covers power circuit usage, adaptor heat, and optimal placement to avoid interference.
Details cleaning methods, chemical usage, and general handling precautions.
Explains the function of each knob, button, and display on the front of the unit.
Describes the various jacks and switches located on the rear of the instrument.
Provides instructions for connecting amplifiers, speakers, headphones, and other devices.
Step-by-step guide for attaching the music stand to the instrument.
Details how to connect and use damper and soft pedals for sustain and tone modification.
Guides on the correct procedure for turning the unit and connected equipment on and off.
Instructions for connecting headphones and important notes for safe and optimal listening.
Explains how to use the Volume and Brilliance knobs to adjust sound output.
Instructions for playing individual and all internal songs for listening practice.
How to mute specific parts of internal songs for practice, like hands separately.
Guide to choosing and applying the 40 different onboard sounds (Tones).
Explains how to play two different sounds simultaneously by layering them.
How to assign different tones to the left and right sections of the keyboard.
Adjusting the selected tones for Upper/Lower parts and changing the keyboard's split point.
Adjusting the volume balance between the Upper and Lower tones in Dual and Split Play modes.
How to adjust the key response to match finger strength.
Applying a chorus effect for sound dimension and changing its depth.
Utilizing the Chorus button for a spinning sound effect on organ tones.
Applying a reverb effect for concert hall-like sound and adjusting its depth.
Shifting the key of a performance without changing finger positions.
Activating and using the built-in metronome for practice.
Adjusting the tempo for the metronome and rhythms.
Customizing the metronome's beat pattern and volume levels.
Introduction to the Session Partner function for interactive accompaniment.
Playing along with drum and chord accompaniments from the rhythm section.
Isolating the bass sound from the Chord Part of a rhythm for playback.
How to select rhythms and change them during performance.
Adjusting the tempo of a selected rhythm, even while it's playing.
Choosing and setting chord progression patterns for rhythms.
Specifying chords with the left hand while Split Play is active for custom accompaniment.
Adjusting the volume balance between the keyboard performance and the rhythm accompaniment.
Instructions for recording your own playing without using rhythms.
How to listen back to recorded performances.
Recording performances along with internal rhythms and chord progressions.
Recording session performances with custom chord progressions using Split Play.
How to select specific tracks for recording, allowing selective overwriting.
Recording your performance while playing along with internal piano songs.
Procedures for erasing recorded performances and understanding track assignments.
Adjusting the sympathetic resonance level of the damper pedal for piano tones.
Changing pedal functions from soft to sostenuto or expression, and controlling rhythms.
Setting which tones (Upper/Lower) receive pedal effects in Dual/Split Play.
Adjusting the pitch of the Lower Tone in octave steps for Dual/Split Play.
Matching the instrument's pitch to other instruments using standard pitch adjustment.
Selecting different tuning temperaments for playing classical music.
Customizing the metronome's beat division and patterns.
Explains MIDI basics, connectors, and how to make connections.
Defines Sequencer and MIDI Sound Module for understanding MIDI operations.
Setting MIDI transmission channels and switching Local Control for MIDI communication.
Configuring the MIDI Out Mode for different external devices like sequencers or sound modules.
Addresses common problems like no power, no sound, and playback issues with their causes and solutions.
Covers pedal issues, reverb persistence, sound changes, and potential noise problems.
Lists and explains error messages (E.xx) and other display indicators encountered.
