Roland RD-170 User Manual

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RD-170
Digital Piano
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for choosing a Roland RD-170, the new entry-level stage piano of Roland’s acclaimed RD series. The term
“entry level” only refers to the RD-170’s price tag, by the way, because this is an incredibly powerful instrument with
excellent sounds that can double as MIDI master keyboard.
To get the most out of the RD-170 and to ensure many years of trouble-free service, we urge you to read through
this Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
To avoid confusion, let’s agree to use the word “button” for all keys on the front panel, and use “key” only when
referring to the RD-170’s keyboard.
Before using this instrument, carefully read the sections entitled “Important Safety Instructions” and “Important
notes”. They provide important information concerning the proper operation of the RD-170. Be sure to keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference.
Copyright © 2003 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe s.p.a.
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Roland RD-170 Specifications

General

Polyphony	64 voices
Keyboard	88 keys
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Connectivity	MIDI In/Out
Pedal Input	Damper
Weight	20.5 kg
Power Supply	AC adapter

Summary

Features

Excellent Sounds

Describes the 64 high-quality sounds, including piano and electronic pianos.

Excellent Expressiveness

Details the 88-note hammer-action keyboard and half-damper pedal support for nuanced playing.

Split, Layer, Master Keyboard

Explains functions for creating sound combinations and controlling external MIDI devices.

16 Programmable Setups

Covers saving parameter settings to 16 on-board memories for quick recall.

Using the Unit Safely

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Important Notes

Power Supply

Provides guidelines for safe and effective power connection and usage to prevent damage.

Placement

Advises on optimal positioning of the RD-170 for sound quality, ventilation, and safety.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Details the layout and functions of all controls on the RD-170's front panel.

Rear Panel

Explains the purpose of each socket and connection on the RD-170's rear panel.

Preparations and Main Functions

Connections

Guides on how to connect the RD-170 to amplifiers, headphones, and other audio devices.

Connecting Footswitches & Pedals

Details on connecting damper, soft/sostenuto, and expression pedals for enhanced control.

Selecting Sounds

Instructions on how to choose from the 64 available sounds using TONE SELECT and VARIATION buttons.

Alternating Between & Using Two Sounds (Layer, Split)

Covers combining sounds using Layer (two sounds simultaneously) and Split (two sounds divided) modes.

Splitting the Keyboard

Explains how to divide the keyboard into two sections for playing different sounds with each hand.

Using Effects

Touch Sensitivity (Key Touch)

Using the Sequencer

Recording Your Own Music

Instructions on how to record musical ideas using the RD-170's two-track sequencer.

Edit Parameters and Setup Memories

Stopping the Transmission of MIDI Data

MIDI Channel

Assigns MIDI channels for transmitting and receiving data for each part (Upper/Lower).

Bank Select and Program Change Messages

MIDI Reception (RC) Filters

Local Control

Setup: Saving and Recalling Your Edit Settings

Explains how to save and load custom configurations into 16 Setup memories for quick recall.

System Parameters

Basic Channel

Sets the MIDI channel for Setup memory selection and control, facilitating external sequencing.

Setup Data Dump