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General| Number of Keys | 76 |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | Weighted |
| Sequencer | 16-track |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Polyphony | 128 voices |
| Tones | Over 1, 000 |
| Display | LCD |
| Disk Drive | 3.5-inch floppy disk |
| Connectors | MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB, Audio Out (L/Mono, R), Headphone, Pedal, Expression Pedal |
| Power Supply | AC adapter |
| Effects | Multi-Effects |
Always observe safety precautions and follow operating instructions to prevent hazards.
Advanced sampling technology for elastic processing and MIDI manipulation of audio phrases.
Describes the 76-key velocity-sensitive keyboard, D-Beam, and Ribbon controllers.
Details the 128-voice sound source, 3,646 sounds, 116 Drum Sets, and extensive digital effects.
Covers the on-board Zip drive, floppy disk drive, and 128 User Programs for saving settings.
Details 128 Music Styles, Disk Link Styles, and the Virtual Band setup assistant.
Describes the 16-track sequencer, intuitive user interface, and lyrics display.
Lists the items included in the package and initial setup steps.
Information on FC-7 Foot Controller, expression pedals, and headphones.
Details on Style Disk series compatibility and General MIDI 2.
Guidelines for safe power connection and instrument placement.
Instructions for cleaning, handling disks, and touch screen care.
Covers repairs, data backup, handling controls, and avoiding damage.
Controls and functions for the D Beam Controller.
Describes VOLUME, M-FX, BALANCE, and MELODY INTELL buttons.
Details CONTROLLERS, EFFECTS, ONE TOUCH, SYNC, and KEYBOARD MODE buttons.
Explains USER PROGRAM, DISK indicator, SONG COMPOSER, and FUNCTION MENU buttons.
Buttons for controlling Arranger playback and Music Styles.
Buttons for accessing and controlling VariPhrase functions.
Buttons for selecting STYLE, TONE, and USER PROGRAM memories.
Controls for DATA entry, TEMPO/TAP, PART selection, and GROUP/BANK/NUMBER buttons.
Describes Floppy disk drive, Zip drive, and Ribbon controller.
Explains PAD buttons, KEYBOARD PARTS buttons, and PHONES socket.
Describes POWER ON button, AC socket, and LCD CONTRAST knob.
Details pedal sockets, footswitch, MIDI connectors, and metronome output.
Covers VariPhrase section controls and audio output connections.
Explains how to connect external amplifiers, mixers, or recording devices.
Step-by-step guide to listening to the VA-76's demo songs.
Explains the concept of Keyboard parts and the Arranger/Style section.
Step-by-step guide to using the Easy Routing function for initial setup.
Details the interactive questions for configuring the VA-76.
Explains how to start and control the Arranger with Music Styles.
Guide to playing live melodies with accompaniment.
Instructions for adjusting the tempo using the TEMPO/TAP button and dial.
How to balance melody volume against the accompaniment.
Methods for choosing Tones for the Upper 1 part.
Using the SUPER TONES buttons for quick Tone selection.
Quick registration of Tones and settings using One Touch memories.
Overview of VariPhrase for real-time vocal and phrase manipulation.
Guide to playing back Standard MIDI Files from disk.
Instructions for Minus One playback for practicing parts.
Guide to playing back songs using the Song Composer.
How to link keyboard parts to the Song Composer for playback.
Explanation of the Keyboard Mode setting's importance.
Describes the Arranger and Piano modes and their basic settings.
How to change the split point in Arranger mode.
Explanation of the different Keyboard parts available on the VA-76.
How to use the WHOLE mode for playing multiple parts simultaneously.
Detailed steps for changing the split point.
Guide to selecting Tones for Keyboard parts.
Selecting Tones using the front panel buttons.
Selecting Tones using the display interface.
Detailed steps for selecting Tones via the display.
Procedure for customizing preferred Tone settings.
How to select different Tone Maps for compatibility and sound variation.
Table detailing Tone Map correspondence to instrument models.
Using the MDR part for keyboard drumming.
Steps to activate the MDR part and select modes.
Using the Roll function for synchronized drum rolls.
Selecting WHOLE or SPLIT mode for MDR part assignment.
Setting the resolution (speed) for the Roll function.
Overview of the VariPhrase technology and its functions.
Steps to activate the VariPhrase part and other keyboard parts.
Alternative method to switch on VariPhrase and Upper1 part.
How to select different VariPhrase banks and memories.
Examples of phrase selection and assignment.
Assigning keys to control VariPhrase parameters.
Details on Time Sync, Retrigger, Step, and Gate playback modes.
Setting how the VariPhrase phrase behaves upon activation and stop.
Using controllers for realtime expression of VariPhrase.
Using on-screen sliders to control VariPhrase pitch, time, and formant.
Using the D Beam to control expression parameters.
Using the ribbon controller for touch-sensitive parameter changes.
Utilizing the Aftertouch-sensitive keyboard for expression.
Using the Bender/Modulation lever for pitch and vibrato.
Adjusting the song's key without changing fingering.
Graphic interface for setting transposition interval.
Specifying which parts are affected by transposition.
Changing the pitch of parts in octave steps for various effects.
Assigning functions to PAD buttons for quick access.
Connecting the FC-7 Foot Controller to the pedal socket.
Assigning functions to the FC-7 controller's pedals.
Adjusting the VA-76's tuning to match acoustic instruments.
Applying oriental and Asian scales to keyboard parts.
Using the metronome for Style playback, Song Composer, and User Style programming.
Selecting how the metronome signal is output (Int, Midi, Ext, All).
Setting metronome behavior (Always, Play) and Count-In function.
Guide to using the VA-76 for vocal performance with audio input.
Connecting microphone and setting input level and gain.
Explaining the interaction between Arranger and Music Styles.
Methods for selecting Music Styles via buttons or display.
Selecting Music Styles using the front panel buttons.
Selecting Music Styles using the display interface.
Managing Disk Link assignments for Styles on Zip/floppy disks.
Detailed explanation of Disk Link memory usage.
Refining and varying Original and Variation patterns.
Creating new Styles by mixing parts from different Styles.
Step-by-step guide to creating a morphed Style.
Introduction to the Song Composer for recording music.
Steps for recording songs using the Arranger.
Detailed steps for recording music and managing tempo.
Procedure for saving recorded songs to disk.
Steps for formatting disks and saving songs.
Function to redo the melody part of a recording.
Loading and using VariPhrases, Sets, or audio files from memory.
Selecting and loading single phrases or phrase sets.
Guide to sampling and creating custom VariPhrase phrases.
Steps for sampling audio and checking capturing area.
Editing audio material, including truncation.
Shortening the audio phrase by adjusting start and end points.
Fine-tuning start and end points for phrase editing.
Maximizing the audio phrase level without distortion.
Process of converting audio data into a VariPhrase.
Ensuring correct pitch playback by setting the original key.
Adjusting original key for melodic applications.
Methods for specifying tempo: Time Signature, Measure, Beat, Tempo.
Two approaches to specifying tempo: length calculation and direct entry.
Setting sensitivity to volume drops for step-based playback.
Overview of parameters for editing VariPhrase phrases.
Adjusting pitch using Coarse Tune and Fine Tune.
Adjusting phrase volume using Gain and Fade In/Out.
Parameters affecting pitch, tempo, and formant adaptation.
Varying tempo based on played notes.
Varying phrase character based on played notes.
Adjusting stereo position and randomization.
Smooth pitch transitions between notes.
Global settings affecting all VariPhrase parts.
Assigning keys to control VariPhrase parameters.
Details on Time Sync, Retrigger, and Step playback modes.
Explanation of Time Sync, Retrigger, Step, and Gate modes.
Setting how the VariPhrase phrase behaves upon activation and stop.
Selecting Gate, Trigger, or Drum mode for VariPhrase.
Assigning controllers to VariPhrase parameters.
Details on Legto Lock, Pause, and other footswitch assignments.
Assigning functions to VariPhrase footswitch.
Global parameters affecting VariPhrase playback.
Linking Style selection to VariPhrase phrase recall.
Parameters for synchronizing VariPhrase tempo with Arranger/Song.
Setting tempo limit for doubling VariPhrase speed.
Setting tempo limit for halving VariPhrase speed.
Adjusting sync for 4/4 phrases in 6/8 styles.
Detailed functions for the Upper1 part.
Details on the five SUPER TONES buttons and their assignments.
Programming custom assignments for SUPER TONES buttons.
Linking Upper1 part to Song Composer for melody playback.
Functions related to the Upper2 part.
Splitting the keyboard for Upper1 and Upper2 parts.
Combining Upper2 split with VariPhrase part.
Dynamic splitting for two melody parts in the right half.
Adjusting Upper2 part's pitch relative to Upper1.
Coarse and Fine tuning parameters for Upper2.
Portamento function for smoother transitions between Upper parts.
Setting mono or polyphonic mode for Upper parts.
Sustaining Lower part notes when keys are released.
Switching LWR Hold on/off and assigning it to lower parts.
Selecting which lower parts LWR Hold applies to.
Controlling timbre and volume via key strike force.
Specifying velocity curves (High, Medium, Low).
Setting minimum and maximum velocity values.
Details on velocity switching and its application.
Applying oriental and Asian scales for unique tuning.
Using scale tuning memories and global parameters.
Editing pitch values for specific notes.
Detailed steps for adjusting pitch using the editor.
Overview of Arranger functions and interaction.
Relationship between Arranger and Music Styles.
Methods for starting Arranger playback with Music Styles.
Ways to stop Arranger playback.
Using Intro and Ending patterns for song structure.
Using Fill patterns for smooth transitions between song sections.
Overview of available Style divisions.
Using Fill In Half Bar and Major/Minor/Seventh options.
Assigning Arranger pattern selection to Aftertouch.
Steps to activate and configure Arranger Aftertouch.
Overview of Arranger options.
Configuring Sync Start and Sync Stop functions.
Explanation of Sync Start, Sync Stop, and their settings.
Overview of Style divisions and patterns.
Overview of Style divisions: Looped vs One-shot.
Advanced settings for Arranger behavior.
Sustaining notes for Arranger accompaniment.
Setting the area of the keyboard for chord recognition.
Selecting Standard, Piano Style, or Intelligent chord recognition.
Controlling the Arranger's bass part via chords.
Explanation of Standard, Piano Style, and Intelligent modes.
Switching Bass Inversion on/off.
Controlling Arranger part volume via velocity.
Specifying velocity sensitivity for Arranger parts.
Overview of Arranger options.
Assigning chord families to patterns.
Modifying Intro and Ending patterns based on chord progression.
Specifying how accompaniment parts should be played back.
Activating or cutting the Wrap function for accompaniment parts.
Creating new Styles by mixing parts from different internal and disk Styles.
Step-by-step guide to morphing Music Styles.
Overview of functions for managing Styles on disk.
Setting up assignments for Styles on Zip/floppy disks.
Steps for assigning Styles to Disk Link memories.
Using the Find function to locate Styles on a Zip disk.
Selecting search criteria and entering information.
Renaming Style files for database entries.
Erasing Styles from floppy or Zip disks.
Selecting file type and confirming deletion.
Utility functions for disk management.
Formatting disks for VA series compatibility.
Methods for copying files between disks and tracks.
Procedure for copying files from floppy to floppy.
Steps for copying files, including warnings.
Copying various file types like Styles, User Programs, MIDI Sets.
Copying VariPhrases or Sets between disks.
Modifying file names on disk.
Steps for renaming files and entering names.
Clearing the Disk User memory of User Styles.
Technical details of the VA-76 V-Arranger Keyboard.
List of M-FX types and their controllable parameters.
List of Tones categorized by Group, Bank, and Program Change.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
Continuation of the Tone list with detailed parameters.
List of Drum Sets categorized by PC and CC32 values.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Continuation of the Drum Sets list.
Diagrams illustrating chord voicings and fingerings.
Diagrams illustrating chord voicings and fingerings.
Chart detailing MIDI messages transmitted and received by the VA-76.
Continued chart of MIDI messages and their selectable options.
Continued chart of MIDI messages and their selectable options.
Continued chart of MIDI messages and their selectable options.
Contact information for Roland service centers worldwide.
