Roland GP-6 User Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual p. 37 and p. 38). After reading, keep the

document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

Here’s What You Can Do

Having Fun Playing the Piano

Playing Various Tones

In addition to grand piano tones for use in concerts, this instrument features a wide range of built-in instrument tones. Use these tones

as you like according to the song you’re playing and the mood. You can also play two tones layered together to discover your own

favorite original combinations.

Listening to and Practicing with the Built-in Songs

This piano comes with built-in songs that are well-known in a variety of genres from classical to jazz, as well as songs for practicing and

more. You can use these built-in songs as examples when you practice. A built-in metronome is also available to help develop your

sense of rhythm when you play.

Recording Your Performance

You can record your own keyboard performance, and then play it back to hear how you did. By listening back to what you played on

the spot, you can improve what you did for the next time, or copy your performance to a USB ash drive as a song.

Adjusting the Piano

Changing the playing feel (key touch)

You can adjust the how the keyboard feels (the key touch) when you play, according to your tastes.

Making the pitch match other instruments

When playing in an ensemble or similar situations, you can adjust the reference pitch of this piano to match its tuning with other

instruments (master tuning).

Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer)

Adjusts the dierent elements of the grand piano sound, letting you customize the piano sound as you like.

Registering your favorite settings (Registration)

You can register your customized settings and then instantly switch between settings for each song or for dierent players.

More Ways to Further Enjoy This Instrument

Playing music through the piano’s speakers (Bluetooth® Audio)

You can connect your smartphone or tablet to this instrument and listen to your favorite songs through the piano’s speakers. This lets

you “play along” with the performances of the musicians you admire.

Connecting to an app to enjoy various added features (via Bluetooth MIDI)

By connecting this piano to an app, you can select even more varied tones, discover new music via Roland Cloud, and use features such

as digital sheet music to assist you when you practice... all of which lets you experience a new world of piano performance.

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This app lets you view sheet music in digital form, practice

songs as if you were playing a game, or keep a record of

your practicing.

Downloading the app

Download the app for your smartphone or tablet for use with the piano.

Roland Piano App

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Questions and Answers:

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Thomas CampbellSep 12, 2025
What to do if my Roland GP-6 displays 'A MIDI transmission error has occurred.'?
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  Jennifer ScottSep 12, 2025
  Check the connected MIDI device.
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Jenna WhiteSep 14, 2025
What to do if my Roland GP-6 displays 'The USB Memory port was subjected to excessive current.'?

Roland GP-6 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Piano
Display	Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
Metronome	Yes
Keyboard	88 keys (PHA-50 with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel)
Speakers	12 cm (4-3/4")
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Ver 4.2
USB	USB Computer port: USB B type, USB Memory port: USB A type
Recorder	Yes
Pedals	Damper, Soft, Sostenuto
Tones	Over 300 tones