Roland RD-800 - Fine-Tuning Individual Notes; Editing Individual Keys

Detailed Tone Settings (Designer)
Parameter Value Explanation
Attack Time
Oset
-64–+63
The time it takes after the key is pressed for a sound to
reach full volume.
Higher values produce a milder attack; lower values
produce a sharper attack.
* With some Tones, the eect does not work as
intended.
Decay Time
Oset
This is the time over which the volume decays after the
attack is nished.
The time it takes for the volume to fall increases as the
value is raised; lowering the value decreases the decay
time.
* With some Tones, the eect does not work as
intended.
Release Time
Oset
The time it takes after the key is released for a sound to
become inaudible.
Higher values produce longer decay; set lower values for
a clear-cut sound.
* With some Tones, the eect does not work as
intended.
Cuto Oset
Adjusts how much the lter is opened.
Higher values brighten the sound; lower values make
the sound seem darker.
* With some Tones, the eect does not work as
intended.
Resonance
Oset
Emphasizes the overtones in the vicinity of the cuto
frequency, adding character to the sound. Excessively
high settings can produce oscillation, causing the sound
to distort.
Higher values strengthen the distinctive characteristics
of the sound; lower values reduce these characteristics.
* With some Tones, the eect does not work as
intended.
Vibrato Rate
Oset
Adjusts the vibrato speed (the rate at which the pitch
is modulated). The pitch is modulated more rapidly for
higher settings, and more slowly with lower settings.
Vibrato Depth
Oset
Adjusts the depth of the vibrato eect (the depth at
which the pitch is modulated). The pitch is modulated
more greatly for higher settings, and less with lower
settings.
Vibrato Delay
Oset
For each part, this adjusts the time until vibrato
(pitch modulation) begins.
Higher settings produce a longer delay time before
vibrato begins, while lower settings produce a shorter
time.
Editing Individual Keys
(Individual Note Voicing)
NOTE
• These settings are available only when editing certain piano
tones.
• For details on the tones to which this applies, refer to “Sound
List” (PDF).
For details on how to obtain the PDF, refer to “Obtaining PDF
Manuals” on the front cover.
1. In the procedure “Detailed Tone Settings (Designer)” (p. 32),
choose “Individual Note Voicing” and press the [ENTER]
button.
2. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter.
3. Press a key to specify the key that you want to edit.
4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to edit the
values.
Tuning
You can make ne adjustments to the tuning of each key.
Parameter Value Explanation
Type
OFF,
PRST (PRESET), USER
Selects the type of tuning.
PRST (PRESET) is the tuning curve that’s
factory-set for the RD-800.
If you choose USER, you’ll be able to specify
the tuning of each key.
Value
-50.0–+50.0
Allows for ne adjustments to the tuning of
each key in steps of 0.1 cents, over a range
of -50.0 to +50.0 cents.
Level
This is a ne adjustment to the volume of each key.
Parameter Value Explanation
Type
OFF, USER
If you choose USER, you’ll be able to edit
the volume of each key.
Value
-50–0
Lower values cause the key to be softer
than the other keys.
Character
Relative to the value of the “Character” parameter in Piano
Designer, this lets you adjust the oset value for each key.
Parameter Value Explanation
Type
OFF, USER
If you choose USER, you’ll be able to edit
the Character oset value of each key.
Value
-5–0–+5
Higher values produce a harder sound;
lower values make the tone more mellow.
MEMO
If you change the value of a key from “OFF” or “PRST,” the Type
will automatically change to “USER.”
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