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Roland HPi-6 User Manual

Roland HPi-6
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Roland HPi-6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Keyboard88 keys (PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement)
Polyphony128 voices
TonesOver 300 tones
Stretched TuningYes
MetronomeYes
External MemoryUSB flash drive
MIDIYes
Keyboard ModesDual, Split
Sound EngineSuperNATURAL Piano
Master Tuning415.3–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
Transpose-6 to +5 (in semitones)
EffectsReverb, Chorus, Brilliance
Recorder3 tracks
Audio PlaybackWAV, MP3
DisplayColor LCD
LanguageEnglish, German, French
PedalsDamper, Soft, Sostenuto
ConnectorsMIDI IN/OUT
Power Consumption30 W
USBYes

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

HPi-6 Learning and Practice Support

Performance Recording and Saving

Record Your Own Performances

Record your playing and review it later. Learn to record with songs or re-record specific parts.

Save Recorded Performances

Save your performances to Favorites or external memory for long-term storage and easy access.

Convenient Functions Overview

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Important Notes

Power Supply and Placement Guidelines

Guidelines for safe power connection, unit placement, and ventilation to ensure proper operation.

Maintenance and Repair Information

Instructions for cleaning the unit and information regarding data backup before repairs.

Before You Begin Playing

Setting Up for Performing

Instructions for connecting the music rest, pedal cord, and power cord to the HPi-6.

Connecting Essential Peripherals

Steps to connect the pedal cord and power cord to the HPi-6 unit.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel Controls

Detailed description of all buttons, knobs, and indicators located on the front panel.

Basic Operation and Interface

Navigating the HPi-6 Interface

Explanation of basic operations using buttons, cursor controls, and screen interactions.

Understanding the Notation Screen

Details on displaying and navigating the notation screen for songs, lyrics, and settings.

About the Pedals

HPi-6 Lesson Functions

DoReMi Course: Music Reading Basics

Learn music reading fundamentals like note names, lengths, and fingering through interactive lessons.

Twin Piano Mode for Duets

Instructions for splitting the keyboard for two-player performances, including pedal functions.

Visual Lesson: Song Practice with Scoring

Practice songs with accompaniment, score display, and check screens for performance feedback.

Listening to Songs

Selecting and Playing Songs

Steps to select songs (internal/external) and initiate playback using the song selection screen.

Adding Variety to Performances

One-Touch Piano Performance

Set optimal piano performance parameters instantly with the One-Touch Piano button.

Adjusting Keyboard Touch Sensitivity

Customize keyboard touch response (Medium, Heavy, Light, Fixed) for preferred playing feel.

Layering Two Sounds Simultaneously (Dual)

Combine two different tones simultaneously by pressing two tone buttons.

Splitting Keyboard for Different Hand Sounds

Divide the keyboard into sections to play different sounds with the left and right hands.

Applying Sound Effects

Practicing Techniques

Playing Along with Songs

Practice songs by muting specific parts and playing along with the accompaniment.

Tempo Adjustment and Fixed Tempo Playback

Adjust song tempo for practice and enable Tempo Mute for steady playback.

Using the Metronome

Utilize the built-in metronome for practice, adjusting sound, pattern, and volume.

Transposing Keyboard Key and Song Playback

Transpose keyboard and song playback keys to different ranges for easier performance.

Recording Your Performance

Recording Methods Overview

Overview of recording options: along with songs, new songs, re-recording, track buttons, and multitrack.

Saving Recorded Performances to Favorites

Save your recorded performances to the Favorites memory for long-term storage.

Recording Along with a Song

Record your performance along with internal or external songs and their accompaniments.

Multitrack Recording on Five Tracks

Utilize five track buttons for multitrack recording to create ensemble songs.

Saving Your Performance

Using External Memory and Connector Holder

Connect external memory and rotate the connector holder for safe usage.

Formatting Media for Storage

Prepare external memory or floppy disks for use by formatting them.

Saving Songs to Memory and Favorites

Save recorded songs to external memory or the Favorites list for preservation.

Finalizing Song Saving Process

Complete the song saving process, ensuring data integrity and completion.

Convenient Functions

Basic Settings and Piano Adjustments

Adjust piano settings like lid height, resonance, hammer response, and basic unit settings.

16-Track Sequencer Operations

Utilize the 16-track sequencer and track buttons for advanced recording and layering.

Editing Songs (Song Edit)

Connecting to Other Devices

MIDI Device Connectivity

Connect MIDI devices for data exchange, sequencing, and sound module control.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power, Button, and Screen Display Problems

Troubleshoot issues with power, button responsiveness, and screen display.

Error Message Reference

Understanding Music Files for HPi-6

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