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Roland RP701 - User Manual

Roland RP701
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Owners Manual
© 2020 Roland Corporation
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owners Manual
(p. 44)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
What You Can Do with the RP701/F701
Play the Piano
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Play the piano sounds of your dream
This piano contains a variety of piano tones ranging from concert grand piano to upright piano.
It also contains the sound of a harpsichord, which is the ancestor of the piano. You’ll be sure to nd piano sounds to your taste.
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Play string, organ, and percussion tones
You can also choose tones of instruments other than piano. Using tones other than the usual choices can provide a pleasant change, or
you can layer other tones with a piano tone to enjoy especially rich sonorities.
Practice songs
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Practice along with a metronome
You can practice while listening to a metronome. By changing the tempo or time signature as appropriate for the song you’re playing,
you can improve your ability to keep the rhythm.
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Practice along with the internal songs
Built into this piano are numerous well-known songs in a variety of genres such as classical, jazz, and practice pieces. You can listen to
these internal songs as models, or adjust the tempo and practice along with them.
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Practice one hand at a time
By playing back a song with the sound of the right-hand or left-hand part muted, you can hear the performance one hand at a time.
This also lets you practice along with the song one hand at a time.
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Record your performance
You can listen again to your own performance that you just recorded, and use it to improve your next performance. You can also save
your performance for your family member or piano teacher to hear.
Take advantage of Bluetooth
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Play back music through the pianos speakers (Bluetooth audio function)
You can connect a smartphone or tablet, and listen to your favorite songs through the pianos speakers. By performing along with a
song, you can enjoy being part of your favorite music.
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Use with piano with apps (Bluetooth MIDI function)
You can use an app to nd new musical scores, and use the practice support functions to experience new possibilities in piano
performance.
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This app lets you download musical scores and practice songs. This app lets you customize the piano sound to your taste.
Download the apps
Download these smartphone/tablet apps and use them with your piano.
Piano Every Day
Piano Designer

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • R
    Ryan Mccormick Jr.Aug 20, 2025
    How to troubleshoot no sound on my Roland RP701?
    • J
      Janet AdamsAug 20, 2025
      If you're not getting any sound from your Roland Musical Instrument, first, make sure the volume isn't too low. Also, if you have headphones or an adapter plugged into the headphone jack, the speakers will be muted. Ensure your device is correctly connected if you want sound through headphones or external speakers. In function mode, ensure that the “Local Control” setting is turned “On.”
  • M
    Michael PadillaAug 21, 2025
    Why does my Roland RP701 Musical Instrument make doubled sounds when I play?
    • H
      hmooreAug 22, 2025
      If you hear doubled sounds when playing your Roland Musical Instrument, it might be because “Dual Play” is active, layering two tones. To fix this, go to function mode, select “Kbd Mode,” and change “Dual” to “Whole.” Also, if you don’t want the piano to be played from another sound module, set your music production software’s “soft thru” setting to “Off.” If the function mode “Local Control” setting is “On,” turn the “Local Control” setting “Off.”
  • W
    William McclainAug 25, 2025
    Why does the sound change with different tone settings on my Roland RP701?
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      Grace OrtizAug 25, 2025
      When using “Dual play” which layers two tones, or “Split play” which produces different tones in the left-hand and right-hand on your Roland Musical Instrument, the sound might be heard differently depending on the specific combination.
  • J
    Joseph LeeAug 26, 2025
    Why does the sound change during playback on my Roland RP701?
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      craigmaryAug 26, 2025
      If the selected sound changes when you play back a song on your Roland Musical Instrument, set the SMF Play Mode to “External.”
  • C
    Connie GuerraAug 27, 2025
    What to do if the pitch is incorrect on Roland Musical Instrument?
    • S
      Stephanie TaylorAug 28, 2025
      If the pitch of your Roland Musical Instrument's keyboard or song is incorrect, use the “Keyboard Transpose” and “Song Transpose” settings in function mode to disable transposition. Also, the factory reference pitch is “442.0 Hz.” So, check the “Master Tuning” setting in the Piano Designer function. The factory tuning is set to “Equal temperament.” Check the “Temperament” setting of the Piano Designer function. Finally, examine the Piano Designer function’s “Single Note settings.”
  • S
    Steven HillAug 30, 2025
    Why is the pedal not working on my Roland RP701?
    • M
      Mariah HopkinsAug 30, 2025
      If the pedal on your Roland Musical Instrument isn’t working or feels stuck, first check the pedal jack located on the bottom of the piano. If you disconnected the pedal cord while the piano was on, the pedal effect might still be applied; connect or disconnect the pedal cord while the piano is powered off. If the right pedal part is set to “Right,” it applies only to the right-hand tone; if set to “Left,” it applies only to the left-hand tone. If Twin Piano is on, the right pedal will affect only the right-hand keyboard zone, and the left pedal will affect only the left-hand keyboard zone. Restore the settings of the “Center Pedal Function” and “Left Pedal Function.”
  • A
    Angela KimSep 1, 2025
    Why do low notes sound buzzy on my Roland Musical Instrument?
    • M
      Melinda NormanSep 1, 2025
      If low notes sound wrong or buzzy on your Roland Musical Instrument, and the volume is at maximum, the sound might be distorted. If this happens, lower the volume. Keep the volume down. Locate the speakers 10–15 cm (4–6 inch) away from walls or other surfaces. Move away from the objects that are resonating.
  • J
    Jennifer LynchSep 2, 2025
    Why do I hear extra notes on my Roland RP701 Musical Instrument?
    • S
      Sheila WilliamsSep 3, 2025
      If you hear another note faintly when you press a key on your Roland Musical Instrument, it may be due to resonance. A note you play might cause another note (whose frequency is an integer multiple of the first note) to resonate. Lower the Piano Designer’s “String Resonance” value, or turn it off.
  • C
    Corey OwensSep 5, 2025
    What to do if there is unusual sound when pressing the pedal on Roland Musical Instrument?
    • B
      Bailey StevensSep 5, 2025
      If you hear an unusual sound when pressing the pedal on your Roland Musical Instrument, the adjuster may have loosened. Lower the adjuster so that it contacts the floor. If you are using the piano on carpet, lower the adjuster so that it presses strongly against the floor.
  • A
    Aaron MccartySep 7, 2025
    How to stop Roland RP701 from turning off automatically?
    • R
      Raymond MurphySep 7, 2025
      If your Roland Musical Instrument is turning off automatically, the Auto Off setting may be enabled. If you don’t need the power to turn off automatically, turn the Auto Off setting “Off.”

Summary

What You Can Do with the RP701;F701

Practice songs

Utilize metronome, internal songs, and one-hand practice features for skill improvement.

Take advantage of Bluetooth

Connect devices wirelessly for audio playback and app integration, enhancing piano performance.

Quick Operation

Before You Play RP701

Using the Headphones

Basic Operations of Functions

Explains how to navigate and change values on the display using knobs and buttons.

Playing

Selecting a Tone

Learn how to select and play various piano and other instrument tones using the dedicated buttons.

Practicing;Recording

Recording Your Keyboard Performance

Record your keyboard performances, listen back, delete, rename, and copy songs.

Connecting a Mobile Device via Bluetooth

Pairing

Learn the essential steps for wirelessly connecting your piano and mobile device via Bluetooth.

The pairing process

Understand the separate pairing procedures for audio playback and app usage.

Listening to Music Through the Pianos Speakers

Set up your piano to play music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet through its speakers.

Using the Piano with an App

Connect your piano to mobile apps like Piano Every Day or Piano Designer for enhanced functionality.

Connecting the Equipment

Recording Your Performance

Overdubbing a Recorded Performance

Layer additional performances onto existing recordings, including built-in songs, for multi-part pieces.

Advanced Recording Methods

Explore techniques like recording one hand at a time or overdubbing for detailed performance capture.

Recording Audio to USB Flash Drive

Capture your piano performance as audio files on a USB flash drive for external use.

Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer)

Adjusting the Sound of the Overall Piano

Personalize the piano's sound by adjusting master tuning, temperament, and hammer response.

Editing the Grand Piano Tone

Fine-tune grand piano characteristics like lid, string resonance, and key response for unique sound creation.

Connecting the Piano and a Mobile Device via Bluetooth

If Pairing Does Not Succeed in “Using the Piano with an App

Troubleshoot common issues when pairing the piano with apps via Bluetooth.

Convenient Functions

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Reset all piano settings and registrations to their original factory-set condition.

Making Various Settings (Function Mode)

Basic Settings in Function Mode

Navigate the function mode to adjust Bluetooth, keyboard, sound, and other core settings.

Troubleshooting

Problems with the pianos sound

Diagnose and resolve issues related to sound output, volume, and pitch discrepancies.

Problems with the pedals

Diagnose and fix issues related to pedal connection, function, and Twin Piano mode interaction.

Problems with song playback

Troubleshoot issues with playing back songs, including instrument sounds, volume, and file compatibility.

Problems with recording

Resolve problems encountered during recording, such as inability to record or volume differences.

Other problems

Address miscellaneous issues like headphone sound, power, panel lock, and input volume.

Error Messages

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

Essential safety guidelines to prevent hazards like fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

Cautions when moving this unit

Precautions to take when handling and moving the piano to prevent damage or injury.

Precautions concerning use of bench

Safety advice for using the piano bench correctly and avoiding hazards.

Keep small items out of the reach of children

Important warning to keep small parts away from children to prevent accidental ingestion.

Roland RP701 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound EngineSuperNATURAL Piano
Polyphony256 voices
Tones324 tones
Speakers12 cm x 2
Amplifier12 W x 2
DisplayGraphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
Keyboard88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)
BluetoothBluetooth Ver 4.0 (Audio, MIDI)
Touch Sensitivity5 types, fixed touch
Compatible AppsRoland Piano App
Power Consumption20 W
USBUSB Type B, USB Type A
Included AccessoriesOwner's manual, AC adaptor, Power cord, Music rest
HeadphonesYes (3D Ambience effect available)
RecorderStandard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1), Audio (WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format)

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