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Roland RD-08 - User Manual

Roland RD-08
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Owners Manual (this document)
Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the RD-08.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
¹ Parameter Guide
This explains all parameters of the RD-08.
¹ Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the RD-08.
¹ MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your
computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
á
2. Choose “RD-08” as the product name.
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owners Manual (p. 25)). After reading, keep the document(s) where
it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2024 Roland Corporation
Owners Manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

Owners Manual Introduction

Obtaining the PDF Manual

Provides instructions to download the full PDF manual from the Roland website.

RD-08 Main Specifications

Product Specifications Summary

Details keyboard, power, dimensions, weight, accessories, and options for the RD-08.

Getting Started with RD-08

Stand Setup and Power Operation

Instructions for safely setting up the RD-08 on a stand and powering it on/off.

RD-08 Top Panel Layout

Controls and Indicators

Details the function and operation of various controls and indicators on the RD-08's top panel.

RD-08 Panel Operations and Shortcuts

Button Functions and Shortcut Keys

Explains the function of specific buttons and lists shortcut key combinations.

RD-08 Rear Panel Connections

External Equipment Ports

Details the DC IN, USB, MIDI OUT, and PEDAL jacks for external connections.

RD-08 Audio and Data Connectivity

Input, Output, and Headphone Jacks

Explains the MIC, LINE input, OUTPUT, and PHONES jacks for audio and monitoring.

RD-08 System Overview

Architecture and Sound Concepts

Describes the RD-08's division into Controller and Sound Generator sections, and concepts like Scenes and Zones.

RD-08 Basic Operation Guide

Navigating Screens and Editing Values

Covers main screens, cursor controls, page navigation, and how to edit parameter values.

RD-08 Performance Features

Demo Songs and Piano Performances

Guides on listening to demo songs and initiating piano performances using scenes.

RD-08 Performance Techniques

Scenes, Layering, and Splitting

Explains how to perform with various scenes, layer tones (DUAL mode), and split the keyboard.

RD-08 Keyboard Customization

Split Point and Tone Assignment

Details how to change the keyboard's split point and assign tones to zones.

RD-08 Sound Adjustment

Volume Levels and Key Touch Settings

Covers adjusting individual zone volumes and configuring key touch sensitivity.

RD-08 Pitch and Ambience Control

Transpose and Reverb Effects

Explains how to transpose the keyboard and add reverb effects to the sound.

RD-08 Sound Enhancement Effects

Chorus, Delay, Wheels, Tone Color, MFX

Details chorus/delay, real-time sound modification with wheels, tone color, and multi-effects (MFX).

RD-08 Sound and Panel Management

Equalizer and Panel Lock

Covers adjusting the equalizer for frequency ranges and enabling the panel lock feature.

RD-08 Convenient Performance Functions

Managing Favorite Sounds (Scenes)

Explains how to register, recall, switch banks, view lists, and delete favorite sounds.

RD-08 Performance Tools

Metronome and Song Playback

Details how to use the metronome (tempo, pattern) and play back songs from a USB drive.

RD-08 Controller Assignment and MIDI

Assigning Controllers and Understanding MIDI

Explains controller reassignment, MIDI basics, and computer connectivity via USB.

RD-08 Detailed Sound Settings

Scene and System Effect Editing;Saving

Guides on editing and saving scene-specific and system-wide effects.

RD-08 Utility and Data Management

Backup, Restore, and Factory Reset

Explains how to back up/restore data, import tones, reset to factory settings, and format USB drives.

RD-08 Tone Management

Adding Custom Sounds via USB

Details the process of saving tones to USB and importing them into the RD-08.

RD-08 Tone Selection and System Reset

Selecting Imported Tones and Factory Reset

Guides on selecting imported tones and returning the RD-08 to factory default settings.

RD-08 System Management

USB Formatting, System Settings, and Version

Covers formatting USB drives, editing system settings, saving them, and viewing program version.

RD-08 Safety and Important Notes

Warnings and Precautions for Safe Use

Provides essential safety warnings regarding power, placement, stands, and general usage.

Summary

Owners Manual Introduction

Obtaining the PDF Manual

Provides instructions to download the full PDF manual from the Roland website.

RD-08 Main Specifications

Product Specifications Summary

Details keyboard, power, dimensions, weight, accessories, and options for the RD-08.

Getting Started with RD-08

Stand Setup and Power Operation

Instructions for safely setting up the RD-08 on a stand and powering it on/off.

RD-08 Top Panel Layout

Controls and Indicators

Details the function and operation of various controls and indicators on the RD-08's top panel.

RD-08 Panel Operations and Shortcuts

Button Functions and Shortcut Keys

Explains the function of specific buttons and lists shortcut key combinations.

RD-08 Rear Panel Connections

External Equipment Ports

Details the DC IN, USB, MIDI OUT, and PEDAL jacks for external connections.

RD-08 Audio and Data Connectivity

Input, Output, and Headphone Jacks

Explains the MIC, LINE input, OUTPUT, and PHONES jacks for audio and monitoring.

RD-08 System Overview

Architecture and Sound Concepts

Describes the RD-08's division into Controller and Sound Generator sections, and concepts like Scenes and Zones.

RD-08 Basic Operation Guide

Navigating Screens and Editing Values

Covers main screens, cursor controls, page navigation, and how to edit parameter values.

RD-08 Performance Features

Demo Songs and Piano Performances

Guides on listening to demo songs and initiating piano performances using scenes.

RD-08 Performance Techniques

Scenes, Layering, and Splitting

Explains how to perform with various scenes, layer tones (DUAL mode), and split the keyboard.

RD-08 Keyboard Customization

Split Point and Tone Assignment

Details how to change the keyboard's split point and assign tones to zones.

RD-08 Sound Adjustment

Volume Levels and Key Touch Settings

Covers adjusting individual zone volumes and configuring key touch sensitivity.

RD-08 Pitch and Ambience Control

Transpose and Reverb Effects

Explains how to transpose the keyboard and add reverb effects to the sound.

RD-08 Sound Enhancement Effects

Chorus, Delay, Wheels, Tone Color, MFX

Details chorus/delay, real-time sound modification with wheels, tone color, and multi-effects (MFX).

RD-08 Sound and Panel Management

Equalizer and Panel Lock

Covers adjusting the equalizer for frequency ranges and enabling the panel lock feature.

RD-08 Convenient Performance Functions

Managing Favorite Sounds (Scenes)

Explains how to register, recall, switch banks, view lists, and delete favorite sounds.

RD-08 Performance Tools

Metronome and Song Playback

Details how to use the metronome (tempo, pattern) and play back songs from a USB drive.

RD-08 Controller Assignment and MIDI

Assigning Controllers and Understanding MIDI

Explains controller reassignment, MIDI basics, and computer connectivity via USB.

RD-08 Detailed Sound Settings

Scene and System Effect Editing;Saving

Guides on editing and saving scene-specific and system-wide effects.

RD-08 Utility and Data Management

Backup, Restore, and Factory Reset

Explains how to back up/restore data, import tones, reset to factory settings, and format USB drives.

RD-08 Tone Management

Adding Custom Sounds via USB

Details the process of saving tones to USB and importing them into the RD-08.

RD-08 Tone Selection and System Reset

Selecting Imported Tones and Factory Reset

Guides on selecting imported tones and returning the RD-08 to factory default settings.

RD-08 System Management

USB Formatting, System Settings, and Version

Covers formatting USB drives, editing system settings, saving them, and viewing program version.

RD-08 Safety and Important Notes

Warnings and Precautions for Safe Use

Provides essential safety warnings regarding power, placement, stands, and general usage.

Roland RD-08 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Keyboard88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)
Polyphony128 voices
DisplayLCD (128 x 64 dots)
ConnectorsMIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
BluetoothYes (Audio/MIDI)
Power SupplyAC Adaptor
Touch Sensitivity5 types, fixed touch

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