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Roland RD-500 User Manual

Roland RD-500
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Roland RD-500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Tones16
Year Released1990
Keyboard88 keys, weighted action
EffectsReverb, Chorus
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
OutputsStereo (L/Mono, R)
InputsPedal

Summary

Playing the Roland RD-500: Basic Operation

Roland RD-500 Digital Piano Functions

Basic Operation: Parts and Tone Selection

How to select and manage INT LOWER and INT UPPER parts and tones.

Roland RD-500 Editing and Customization

Setup Memory and Write Operation

Saving and recalling custom settings using Setup Memories and the Write operation.

Basic Editing Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to edit parameters in Function mode.

Roland RD-500 Sequencer and MIDI Operations

Connecting and Recording with a Sequencer

Steps for connecting the RD-500 to a sequencer and recording performances.

MIDI Channel and Local Switch Configuration

Setting MIDI receive channels and the local switch for MIDI communication.

Roland RD-500 MIDI Master Keyboard Functions

Setup with External MIDI Sound Modules

Connecting and configuring external MIDI sound modules.

Understanding MIDI Channels

Explanation of how MIDI channels enable communication between devices.

Internal and Transmit Zones (INT/TX)

How the RD-500 processes internal and external sound data based on Local Switch settings.

Setting MIDI Transmit Channels

Configuring the transmit channel for external sound modules.

Roland RD-500 Controlling Multiple Parts

Roland RD-500 Other Useful Functions

Multi-Timbral Mode Configuration

Using the RD-500 as an 8-part multi-timbral sound module.

Panic Function and Factory Reset

Stopping stuck notes and restoring the RD-500 to its factory default settings.

Roland RD-500 Reference Information

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like no sound, pitch issues, or controller malfunctions.

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