Roland RD-700NX User Manual

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Detailed Settings for Each Function
Making the Rhythm Settings
The RD-700NX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz,
Rock, and other various musical genres. This kind of drum pattern is
called a “Rhythm.”
1. Press the [MENU] button, getting the indicator to light.
The Menu screen appears.
2. Press the Cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “6.Rhythm.”
3. Press the [ENTER] button to display the Edit screen.
4. Press the Cursor [ ] [ buttons to move the Cursor to the
parameter to be set.
5. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the
value.
6. When you have nished making the settings, press the
[MENU] button, extinguishing its indicator.
You’ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen.
Adjusting the Tempo (Tempo)
Specify the tempo of the Rhythm.
Parameter Value
Tempo 10–500
MEMO
The way Rhythm is played and the tempo display may dier with
some Rhythm Patterns.
Adjusting the Volume (Volume)
Adjusts the volume of the Rhythm.
Parameter Value
Volume 0–127
Changing Patterns (Pattern)
This selects the Rhythm pattern. Select from 200 options.
MEMO
You can also change a Rhythm’s pattern in the “Rhythm screen” (p. 37).
Changing the Drum Set (Rhy Set)
You can change a Rhythm’s drum set (set of drum and percussion
tones).
MEMO
When this setting is changed, the Part 10 Tone also changes.
NOTE
Depending on the Rhythm Set that is selected, the Rhythm Set may
not play back properly.
Selecting the MIDI Output Connector
(MIDI Out Port)
This sets the MIDI connector (port) from which the Rhythm part is to
be output.
Parameter Value
MIDI Out Port
ALL, INT (INTERNAL), 1 (MIDI OUT 1), 2 (MIDI OUT
2), 3 (MIDI OUT 3), USB
NOTE
If the System parameter “MIDI OUT3 MODE” setting (p. 110) is set
to THRU, the Rhythm will not be output even if you choose the “3
(MIDI OUT 3)” setting.
Selecting the MIDI Output Channel
(MIDI Channel)
This sets the channel used for outputting Rhythm parts as MIDI output.
Parameter Value
MIDI Channel (MIDI
Out Channel)
OFF, 1–16

Roland RD-700NX Specifications

Power

power consumption	12 W

Audio and Sound

maximum polyphony	128 voices
sound generator	SuperNATURAL Piano, SuperNATURAL (E.Piano), Virtual Tone Wheel Organ, PCM Sound Generator, GM2 (for SMF Playback)
effects	Multi-Effects (2 x 4 systems, 84 types), Reverb (6 types), Chorus (3 types), 3-band Compressor, 4-band Digital Equalizer

Connectivity

output jacks	L/MONO, R Jacks (1/4-inch phone type), BALANCED OUT (L, R) Jacks (XLR type)
pedal jacks	DAMPER Pedal Jack, Control Pedal Jacks (FC1, FC2)
midi connectors	IN, OUT1, OUT2, THRU/OUT3

Weight and Dimensions

width	1, 444 mm (56-7/8 inches)
depth	375 mm (14-13/16 inches)
height	148 mm (5-7/8 inches)
weight	25.0 kg (55 lbs 2 oz)