Roland RD-08 User Manual

Owner’s 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/
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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 Owner’s Manual (p. 25)). After reading, keep the document(s) where
it will be available for immediate reference.
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Owner’s Manual

Roland RD-08 Specifications

General

Keyboard	88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)
Polyphony	128 voices
Display	LCD (128 x 64 dots)
Connectors	MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
Bluetooth	Yes (Audio/MIDI)
Power Supply	AC Adaptor
Touch Sensitivity	5 types, fixed touch

Summary

Owner's 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.