Roland RD-700GX

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Important Safety Instructions3
Using the Unit Safely4
Important Notes7
Table of Contents11
Panel Descriptions18
Front Panel18
Rear Panel20
Getting Ready21
Placing the RD-700GX on a Stand21
Connecting the Power Cord22
Connecting the External Equipment to RD-700GX23
Connecting Pedals24
Turning the Power on and off25
Turning on the Power25
Turning off the Power26
Adjusting the Volume26
Adjusting the Display Contrast ([DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob)26
Using the USB Memory27
Connecting the USB Memory27
Overview of the RD-700GX28
Basic Organization of the RD-700GX28
Units of Sound28
Basic Operation29
Main Screens29
Special Indications30
About the Function Buttons31
About the Cursor Buttons31
Editing a Value32
Listening to the Demo (DEMO PLAY)33
Performance35
Piano Performances (ONE TOUCH PIANO)35
Performing with a Variety of Tones36
Specifying the Tone Number to Select a Tone ([NUM LOCK] Button)37
Selecting Wave Expansion Board Tones39
Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard41
Performing with Layered Tones41
Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the Keyboard ([SPLIT] Button)43
Changing the Tone for a Zone45
Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Zones (ZONE SWITCH/ZONE LEVEL Slider)46
Transposing the Key of the Keyboard ([TRANSPOSE] Button)47
Adding Reverberation to the Sound ([REVERB] Button)48
Adding Breadth to the Sound ([CHORUS/DELAY] Button)49
Changing the Sound's Pitch in Real Time (Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever)50
Adding Liveliness to the Sound (SOUND CONTROL [ON/OFF] Button)50
Adjusting the Levels of each Frequency Range ([EQUALIZER] Button)51
Disabling the Button (Panel Lock)53
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances54
Playing Arpeggios ([ARPEGGIO] Button)54
Changing the Arpeggio Style55
Changing Arpeggio Tempos55
Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM] Button)56
Changing Rhythm Tempos56
Changing the Rhythm Pattern57
Playing the Songs ([SONG] Button)58
Selecting the Song59
Changing Song Tempos60
Fast-Forwarding or Rewinding a Song60
Return to the Beginning of the Song60
Applying Effects to the Sound (MULTI-EFFECTS)61
Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones (Tone Wheel Mode)62
Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone (Rotary Effect)63
Changing the ZONE LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments (Harmonic Bar)64
Selecting Stored Settings ([SETUP] Button)65
Registering the Setups You Like (Favorite Setups)66
Storing Settings to Setups ([SETUP WRITE] Button)67
Performing with Audio Files (Audio Key)70
Performing with Audio Files from USB Memory70
Selecting the Audio File Set73
Changing the Audio File Settings74
Performing with Audio Files that Are Built into the RD-700GX75
Adjusting the Volume of the Audio Key76
Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones77
Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones (Piano Designer)77
Making the Settings77
Selecting the Piano Sound77
Changing the Width of the Sound (Stereo Width)77
Changing the Sound's Nuance (Nuance)77
Changing the Amount of Reverb Effect (Reverb Amount)78
Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid)78
Adjusting the Damper Noise (Damper Noise)78
Adjusting the Resonance of the Aliquot Strings (Duplex Scale)78
Adjusting the Resonant Sounds When the Keys Are Pressed (String Resonance)78
Adjusting the String Resonance Produced When a Key Is Released (Key off Resonance)78
Adjusting the Sound of the Hammer Strike (Hammer Noise)79
Precise Modification of Chord Sonorities (Stretch Tune)79
Changing the Sound's Response to Strong Playing (Dynamics)79
Changing the Sound's Response to Soft Playing (Sound Lift)79
Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)79
Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset)79
Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity)80
Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Delay Sensitivity)80
Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velocity Keyfollow Sensitivity)80
Changing How Volume Responds to Your Dynamics (Key Touch Mode)80
Finely Adjusting the Tuning (Micro Tune)80
Adjusting Resonance When the Damper Pedal Is Depressed (Sympathetic Resonance)81
Making the Equalizer Settings (EQUALIZER)81
Changing Sound Characteristics (Tone Modify)81
Restore the Settings to Initial Conditions (Initialize)81
Making Detailed Settings for the E. Piano Tones (E. Piano Designer)82
Making the Settings82
Selecting the Sound (Tone Type)82
Adjusting the Thickness of the Sound (Bar Angle)83
Adjusting the Nuances of the Sound (Pickup Distance)83
Adjusting the Character of the Attack (Bell/Thump)83
Adjusting the Character of the Bell (Bell Character)83
Adjusting the Damper Noise (Damper Noise)83
Adjusting the Key-Off Sound (Key off Resonance)83
Adjusting the Hum Noise (HUM Noise)84
Changing the Tuning Type (Tuning Type)84
Adjusting the Volume (Level)84
Selecting an Effect (Effect Type)84
Selecting the Type of Amp (AMP Type)86
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Response (Key Touch Edit)87
Restore the Settings to Initial Conditions (Initialize)87
Making Detailed Settings for Tones88
Making Tone Settings (TONE INFO)88
How to Make Settings88
Selecting the Part and the Tone to be Set (Part/Tone)89
Setting the Reverb/Chorus Depth (Reverb Amount/Chorus Amount)89
Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)89
Changing the Effect Applied to a Tone (MFX 1 Type/Mfx 2 Type)89
Controlling the Multi-Effect Parameters in Real Time (MFX 1/2 Control)90
Other Multi-Effect Settings90
Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune)90
Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento Switch/Portamento Time)90
Changing the Bend Range (Bend Range)90
Changing Tone Elements (Attack Time/Release Time/Cutoff/Resonance/Decay Time)91
Making Zone Settings (ZONE INFO)91
How to Make Settings91
Selecting the Tone (Tone)92
Setting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan)92
Setting the Transposition for each Individual Zone (Transpose)92
Setting the Key Range for each Zone (Key Range)92
Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard (Velocity Range/Sensitivity/Max)93
Assigning Internal Parts to INTERNAL Zone (Part Assign)93
Turning the Controllers in each Zone on and off93
Using the RD-700GX as a Master Keyboard94
What's MIDI94
About MIDI Connectors94
Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators95
Adjusting the Volume of each Zone (EXTERNAL Zone)96
Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output (MIDI out Port)97
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (MIDI out Channel)98
Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device (MSB/LSB/PC)99
Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts (EXTERNAL)100
How to Make Settings100
Adjusting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan)100
Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus (Reverb/Chorus)100
Playing Sound Monophonically (Mono/Poly)100
Setting the Transposition for each Individual Zone (Transpose)101
Setting the Key Range for each Zone (Key Range)101
Changing the Range that Plays in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Range)101
Changing Tone Elements (ATK/DCY/REL/COF/RES)102
Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento)102
Setting the Change in Volume102
According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard (Velocity Sensitivity/Max)102
Changing the Pitch (Coarse Tune/Fine Tune)103
Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Pitch Bend Lever (Bend Range)103
Setting the Amount of Modulation Applied (Modulation Depth)103
Turning each Controller on and off103
Transmitting the Control Change (USER CC)103
Detailed Settings for each Function ([EDIT] Button)104
Setting Parameters104
Parameters that Can be Set104
Making System Settings (System)106
How to Make Settings106
Tuning to Other Instruments' Pitches (Master Tune)106
Adjusting the Volume (Master Volume)106
Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched (EQ Mode)106
Preventing Sound Control Settings from Being Switched (Sound Control Mode)107
Preventing Pedal Settings from Being Switched (Pedal Mode)107
Preventing the [S1] [S2] Buttons from Being Switched (S1/S2 Mode)108
Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones Are Switched (Tone Remain)109
Changing the Clock (Timing) Source (Clock Source)109
Transmitting Synchronization Messages (Clock Out)110
Using Program Change Messages to Switch Setups (SETUP Control Channel)110
Setting the Device ID Number (Device ID)110
Selecting the USB Driver (USB Driver)110
Switching the USB Memory Mode (USB Memory Mode)110
Selecting the USB MIDI Thru Switch (USB MIDI Thru Switch)110
Selecting the Function of the MIDI THRU/OUT 3 Connector (MIDI OUT3 Mode)110
Switching the Pedal's Polarity (Damper/Fc1/Fc2 Polarity)111
Selecting the Indicator Mode (Indicator off Mode)111
Selecting the Number of Parts (Part Mode)111
Setting the Tuning Method (Temperament/Key)111
Switching between Reception of GM/GM2 System on and GS Reset (Rx GM/GM2 System ON, Rx GS Reset)112
Adjusting the Volume of Audio File Playback (Audio Volume)112
Having Song Playback Stop When You Press a ONE TOUCH Button (Song Stop Mode)112
Setting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)113
How to Make Settings113
Changing the Key Touch (Key Touch)113
Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch Offset)113
Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force (Velocity)114
Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity (Velocity Delay Sensitivity)114
Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range (Velocity Keyfollow Sensitivity)114
Changing How Volume Responds to Your Dynamics (Key Touch Mode)114
Pedal and MULTI-EFFECTS [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control)114
How to Make Settings114
Assigning Functions to Pedals (FC1/FC2 Pedal Assign)115
Assigning Functions to the [S1] [S2] Buttons (S1/S2 Assign)116
Changing the MULTI-EFFECT 1 [CONTROL] Knob116
MULTI-EFFECT 2 [CONTROL] Knob Settings (Control 1/2 Knob Assign)116
Assigning Functions to the ZONE LEVEL Sliders (Slider Assign)116
Changing the Harmonic Bar Settings (Harmonic Bar)116
Setting the Multi-Effects, Reverb, and Chorus Effects (Effects)117
How to Make Settings117
Making Multi-Effects Settings117
Making Reverb Settings118
Setting Chorus and Delay118
Making the Sound Control Settings (Sound Control)119
How to Make Settings119
Selecting the Type of Compressor (Sound Control Type)119
Detailed Settings of Compressor120
File Management (File)120
Saving a Setup File (Save SETUP File)120
Calling up Setup Files (Load SETUP File)121
Deleting a Setup File (Delete SETUP File)122
Copying a Setup File (Copy SETUP File)123
Deleting a Song (Delete SONG File)124
Copying a Song (Copy SONG File)124
Formatting Memory (Format)125
Setting MIDI Receive Parts (Part Parameter)126
How to Make Settings126
Selecting the Part and Tone to be Set (Part/Tone)127
Setting the Receive Channel (Receive Channel)127
Setting the Volume and Pan (Volume/Pan)127
Setting the Required Polyphony (Voice Reserve)127
Preventing Parts from Being Played (Part Switch)127
Setting Reception and Blocking of MIDI Messages from External MIDI Controllers128
Making the Rhythm and Arpeggio Settings (Rhythm/Arpeggio)128
How to Make Settings128
Making the Rhythm Settings129
Making Arpeggio Settings131
About V-LINK133
Connection Examples133
Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF133
V-LINK Settings133
Detailed Settings of V-LINK134
Other Functions (Utility)135
Changing Settings Related to Song Playback (Song Function)135
Transmitting Setup Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)135
Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset)136
Factory Reset Current137
Factory Reset All137
Connecting External MIDI Devices138
Recording RD-700GX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer138
Connecting to an External Sequencer138
Settings for Recording (Rec Setting)138
Recording the Performance139
Exiting Rec Mode139
About the Local Switch139
Playing the RD-700Gx's Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device140
Making Connections140
Setting the Channels140
Selecting RD-700GX Sounds from an External MIDI Device140
Switching Setups140
Connecting to Your Computer141
Connecting to a Computer Via the USB MIDI Connector141
Switching USB Drivers142
Changing the USB Memory Setting142
Using the RD-700GX as a USB MIDI Interface (USB MIDI Thru Sw)142
Installing the Wave Expansion Board143
Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board143
Installing SRX Series Boards143
Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards144
Installation de la Carte D'extension Wave (French Language for Canadian Safety Standard)145
Precautions Lors de L'installation de la Carte D'extension Wave145
Installer Les Cartes de Serie SRX145
Verification des Cartes D'extension Audio Apres Installation146
Appendices147
Troubleshooting147
Error Messages/Other Messages152
Error Messages152
Other Messages153
Effect/Parameter List154
Multi-Effects Parameter154
Speaker Simulator156
Chorus Parameter186
Reverb Parameter187
Tone List189
Rhythm Set List192
Arpeggio Style List195
Rhythm Pattern List196
Setup List197
Shortcut List198
MIDI Implementation200
Main Specifications202
Index204

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