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Roland PK-5 - User Manual

Roland PK-5
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DYNAMIC
BD
PEDAL
PK-5
Owner’s
Manual
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Roland PK-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Pedals13
MIDI Channels1-16
Pedals13 velocity-sensitive pedals
MIDI OutputYes
TypeMIDI Pedal Controller
Power SupplyAC Adaptor
ModesMono, Poly, Drum
ConnectorsMIDI Out

Summary

Radio and Television Interference Compliance

FCC Compliance Statement (USA)

Statement regarding compliance with FCC rules for Class B computing devices.

Canadian Interference Regulations (Canada)

Notice that the digital apparatus does not exceed Class B radio noise limits.

Roland PK-5 Product Overview

Key Features and Supplied Accessories

Overview of the PK-5's capabilities, including its 13 pedals and MIDI connectivity, plus included accessories.

Panel Description: Rear and Front Controls

Details the rear panel connections and front panel mode/function selectors and pedals.

PK-5 Important Notes, Care, and Connections

Operation, Safety, and Interference Precautions

Guidelines for safe operation, AC adaptor use, static electricity, and potential interference.

Maintenance and Connection Details

Instructions for cleaning, placement, and understanding the connection ports.

Operating the PK-5: Power Up and Bass Mode

Powering On and Bass Mode Essentials

How to power on the unit and use Bass mode with Octave and basic Parameter settings.

Velocity and Hold Parameter Configuration

Configuring Velocity for dynamic response and Hold for note sustain in Bass mode.

PK-5 Advanced Operation: Expression and MIDI

Retrigger, Double Effects, and MIDI Settings

Using Retrigger, Double effects, and configuring MIDI Program Change and Channel.

Roland PK-5 Poly Mode Operation

Poly Mode Functions and Settings

Using Poly mode with Octave, Velocity, Program Change, and MIDI Channel settings.

Roland PK-5 Drums Mode Operation

Factory and User Drum Sound Sets

Selecting and understanding the factory preset and user-programmable drum sounds.

PK-5 Drum Programming and Sound Effects Mode

User Drum Set Programming Procedure

Procedure for programming custom drum sounds into the User Set.

Sound Effects Mode and Factory Presets

Using the Sound Effects mode and its factory preset sounds.

PK-5 Sound Effects User Set Programming

Programming Custom Sound Effects

Procedure for programming custom sound effects into the User Set.

Roland PK-5 MIDI Controller Mode

MIDI Controller Factory Presets and MIDI Channels

Available MIDI controls in factory set and selecting MIDI channels for controller mode.

PK-5 User MIDI Controller Sets and Defaults

User MIDI Controller Programming and Defaults

Programming custom MIDI controls and overview of default mode settings.

PK-5 Advanced Functions and Troubleshooting

Resetting, Dynamic Sensitivity, and MIDI Connections

Resetting defaults, selecting sensitivity curves, and understanding MIDI connections.

Troubleshooting Common Operational Issues

Steps to resolve common operational problems with the PK-5.

Roland PK-5 Technical Specifications

Pedalboard, Mode, and Function Specs

Details on pedalboard type, dynamics, modes, functions, and rear panel connections.

Physical Dimensions and Optional Accessories

Specifications for dimensions, weight, and compatible BOSS AC adaptors.

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