Roland HP 2700 - The Multi-Timbral Mode; Message Functions in Multi-Timbral Mode

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The Multi-Timbral Mode
This instrument also provides a Multi-Timbral
mode which allows MIDI! data that is received
to be used to simultaneously play each of the 6
internal Voices. Employing the Multi-Timbral
mode, you can create ensemble-like perfor-
mances. For example, you could play the vibra-
phone while having performance data sent
in from a sequencer used to provide piano
accompaniment.
@ When the Multi-Timbrai Mode is OFF
Data arriving on the set Receive channel (see page 15) is
received and used to play the currently selected Voice.
@ When the Multi-Timbral Mode is ON
Of any MIDI data that arrives, that which arrives on
channels 1, 11, 12, and 13 is received. Data on all other
channels is ignored.
The Voice that is used to play the notes will be deter-
mined by the Program Change message that is re-
ceived on the relevant channel. The correspondence
between Program Change Numbers and the Voices
switched to as a result of them is as shown at MIDI
Implementation.
While holding down the KEY-TRANSPOSE (MIDI)
7] button, press the VIBRAPHONE (MULTI) button
to make the setting for Multi-Timbral Mode.
With the indicator blinking, it is ON, and when
it is not lit, it is OFF.
KEY VIBRA-
TRANSPOSE PHONE
Hold down
3. Using MIDI
[How Various Types of Messages Function
When in Multi-Timbral Mode on]
@ Pedal Messages
The action of this instrument's pedals will effect only
the notes actually played on the keyboard. Pedal
messages received from an external MIDI device take
effect only with respect to notes that play as a result of
messages received from the external device.
* Pedal Messages are:
Damper: Control Change Number 64
Sostenuto: Control Change Number 66
Soft: Control Change Number 67
@ Concerning the Volume
Volume messages (Control Number 7) control the
volume, and function independently for each channel,
1, 11, 12, or 13. Such messages, however, have no effect
on what is played on this instrument's keyboard.
The actual volume obtained is determined by the value
of the Volume message, and the position of the Volume
slider on this instrument. When Volume messages at
the maximum value are received, the volume produced
will be in keeping with the position of the Volume slider.
@ Chorus and Tremolo On/Off Messages
Chorus and Tremolo On/Off messages function inde-
pendently for each channel, 1, 11, 12, or 13.
@ About Brilliance
Brilliance messages (Roland Exclusive Messages) control
the quality of the sound, and affect all Voices identically
regardless of whether they are received on channels 1,
11, 12, or 13.
@ Reverb On/Off Messages
Reverb On/Off messages (Roland Exclusive Messages)
affect all Voices identically regardless of whether they
are received on channels 1, 11, 12 or 13.
* When the Multi-Timbral Moe is “On,” the unit will
constantly be at “Omni OFF.”