Roland FP-8 User Manual

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Default mode
lf you are using an external sound module, for example, you can play sounds
from that module with the Chorus and Reverb effects of the FP-8. In order to
do that, the FP-8 must be able to transmit Chorus and Reverb (ON/OFF)
messages. These messages can only be transmitted (by pressing the
corresponding panel button) while the piano is in mode 3 or 4 (see chart).
tt is also possible to send Program Change messages (messages which
select different sounds) to the same module. There are actually two ways to
send Program Change messages: 1) by the method described under Pro-
gram Change (page 18) [Press FUNC, press PGM Change etc.] and 2) by
simply pressing the Tone select buttons and the VARIATION buttons (select-
ing Tones). With the first method, Program Change messages can be sent at
any time, regardless of the MID] mode you have selected. In the second
instance, Program Change messages can only be sent when the piano is in
mode 3 or 4. This second method of sending messages is convenient when
you are recording to an external sequencer because Tone change messages
are sent whenever you select a different sound on the piano.
The FP-8 contains 16 internal sounds (the sound source) and a way to play
those sounds (the keyboard). If the piano is being used by itself, the key-
board should be ‘connected’ to the sound source so that playing the key-
board will produce sound. In some MIDI setups, however, it may become
necessary to ‘disconnect’ the keyboard from the sound source - when using
a sequencer for example. The setting which determines the relationship
between the keyboard and its sound source is called the Local setting. In
mode 1 and 3 the Local setting is ON (the keyboard and sound source are
connected). For more information about the Local function, refer.to About
Sequencers, page 27.
The last column in the chart simply indicates that the piano can receive MIDI
information regardless of the MIDI mode you have selected.
Select the appropriate mode depending on your particular requirements.
MIDI MODES
Transmitted
Chorus/ Program Receive
Reverb

Roland FP-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	FP-8
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English