Roland fp-30 Midi Implementation

MIDI Implementation
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7The Scale Tune Feature (Address: 40 1x 40)
The scale Tune feature allows you to nely adjust the individual pitch of the notes
from C through B. Though the settings are made while working with one octave,
the ne adjustments will aect all octaves. By making the appropriate Scale Tune
settings, you can obtain a complete variety of tuning methods other than equal
temperament. As examples, three possible types of scale setting are explained
below.
6 Equal Temperament
This method of tuning divides the octave into 12 equal parts. It is currently the most
widely used form of tuning, especially in occidental music. On this instrument, the
default settings for the Scale Tune feature produce equal temperament.
6 Just Temperament (Keytone C)
The three main chords resound much more beautifully than with equal
temperament, but this benet can only be obtained in one key. If transposed, the
chords tend to become ambiguous.
The example given involves settings for a key in which C is the keynote.
6 Arabian Scale
By altering the setting for Scale Tune, you can obtain a variety of other tunings
suited for ethnic music. For example, the settings introduced below will set the unit
to use the Arabian Scale.
Example Settings
Note name Equal Temperament Just Temperament Arabian Scale
(Keytone C)
C 0 0 -6
C# 0 -8 +45
D 0 +4 -2
D# 0 +16 -12
E 0 -14 -51
F 0 -2 -8
F# 0 -10 +43
G 0 +2 -4
G# 0 +14 +47
A 0 -16 0
A# 0 +14 -10
B 0 -12 -49
The values in the table are given in cents. Refer to the explanation of Scale Tuning
to convert these values to hexadecimal, and transmit them as exclusive data.
For example, to set the tune (C–B) of the Part1 Arabian Scale, send the data as
follows:
F0 41 10 42 12 40 11 40 3A 6D 3E 34 0D 38 6B 3C 6F 40 36 0F 76 F7

Roland fp-30 Specifications

General

Certification	FCC, CE
Sound effects	Ambience, Brilliance
Tones quantity	35
Pedals quantity	1
RMS rated power	24 W
Speaker diameter	120 mm
Number of speakers	2
Metronome tempo range	20 - 250 bpm
Metronome beats per bar	0, 2, 3, 4, 5
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Bluetooth version	4.0
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power source type	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	22 W
Power consumption (min)	3 W
Built-in display	No
Country of origin	Malaysia
Tuning frequency	415.3 - 466.2 Hz
Demo songs quantity	30
Transposition range	-6 - 5 octave(s)
Sound pressure level	120 dB
Product color	White
Keys quantity	88 keys
Number of keyboard sensitivity levels	5

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	284 mm
Width	1300 mm
Height	150 mm
Weight	14100 g