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Roland VR-09 User Manual

Roland VR-09
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Owners Manual
VR-09
VR-730
Owners Manual (this document)
Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the unit.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
Reference Manual
This explains all functions of the unit.
Data List
This is a list of the sounds, drum kits, rhythm patterns, and sound eects built
into the unit.
MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
To obtain the PDF manual
1.
Enter the following URL in your
computer.
http://roland.cm/om
2. Choose “V-Combo VR-09” or
“V-Combo VR-730” as the product name.
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owners Manual (p. 32)). After reading, keep
the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION

Table of Contents

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Roland VR-09 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Keyboard61 keys (with velocity)
Polyphony128 voices
Phones JackStereo 1/4-inch phone type
External Input JackStereo miniature phone type
Mic Input Jack1/4-inch phone type
Power SupplyAC adaptor
Sound GeneratorSuperNATURAL Synth
EffectsReverb, Rotary, Compressor
DisplayGraphic LCD (128 x 64 dots)
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI
Output ConnectorsL/Mono, R (1/4-inch phone type)
PK IN Jack1/4-inch phone type
USB PortsUSB COMPUTER port: USB Type A USB MEMORY port: USB Type A
Dimensions1008 (W) x 300 (D) x 106 (H) mm; 39-11/16 (W) x 11-13/16 (D) x 4-3/16 (H) inches
Weight5.5 kg

Summary

An Overview of This Unit

Sound Sections

Describes the three main sound engines: organ, piano, and synthesizer, and how they can be played.

Effect and Rotary Simulation

Explains how to apply effects and rotary speaker simulation to the sounds.

Registration Feature

Details storing and recalling sound and effect settings as combinations called 'registrations'.

Drum Section Capabilities

Outlines the functions of the drum section, including playing drum sounds and rhythm patterns.

Panel Descriptions: Front Panel

USB Memory Port

Describes the function and usage of the USB memory port for saving and loading data.

D-BEAM Controller

Explains the D-BEAM controller's operation for modifying sound and producing effects.

Effect Section Controls

Details the knobs for adjusting effects like Overdrive, Tone, Compressor, MFX, Delay, and Reverb.

Organ Section Controls

Describes controls for selecting and modifying organ sounds, including harmonic bars and percussion.

Sound Mode Buttons

Explains the MODE buttons for selecting Organ, Piano, and Synthesizer sounds individually.

Panel Descriptions: Piano, Synth, Registration & Drum Sections

Piano Section Controls

Describes piano sound selection, variations, and volume adjustment.

Synthesizer Section Controls

Details synthesizer sound selection, variations, and volume adjustment.

Registration Section Controls

Describes controls for storing and recalling favorite sound settings.

Drum Section Controls

Details controls for selecting drum kits, rhythm patterns, and songs.

Keyboard Controllers

Details the overall volume knob and the pitch bend/modulation lever.

Rotary Sound Controls

Explains the buttons for activating and changing the speed of the rotary speaker effect.

Panel Descriptions: Rear Panel Connections and Ports

Connecting Devices

Details audio, MIDI, pedal, and expression pedal connections on the rear panel.

Power and USB Computer Ports

Explains the DC IN jack for power and the USB COMPUTER port for MIDI data transmission.

Getting Ready: Installation and Power

Installing Batteries

Guides on inserting Ni-MH batteries for portable operation and battery replacement.

Attaching the Ferrite Core

Explains how to attach the ferrite core to the USB cable for noise prevention (VR-730 only).

Getting Ready: Powering On/Off and Demo Songs

Turning the Power On/Off

Step-by-step guide for turning the unit's power on and off safely.

Auto Off Function

Details the automatic power-off feature and how to manage it.

Listening to Demo Songs

Instructions on how to play and stop the unit's demo songs.

USB Memory Protector Usage

Explains the use of the included USB memory protector for preventing theft.

Selecting Sounds

Selecting Sounds with One Touch

Explains how to select individual organ, piano, and synthesizer sounds using mode buttons.

Selecting Organ Sounds

Details the process of selecting organ sounds and variations using the TYPE button.

Selecting Piano Sounds

Guides on selecting piano and electric piano sounds and variations using the VALUE dial.

Selecting Organ Sound Variations

Explains how to adjust organ sound variations using the TYPE button and VALUE dial.

Selecting Piano Sound Variations

Describes how to select different piano sound variations using the VALUE dial.

Selecting Synthesizer Sounds and Registrations

Selecting Synthesizer Sounds

Guides on selecting synthesizer sounds and their variations using sound buttons.

Selecting Synthesizer Sound Variations

Explains how to adjust synthesizer sound variations using the VALUE dial.

Selecting Your Favorite Sounds (Registration)

Explains how to assign names and store favorite sound combinations as registrations.

Recalling a Registration

Guides on selecting and recalling stored registrations using bank and number buttons.

Selecting Registration Banks and Drum Sounds

Switching Registration Banks

Instructions for navigating and selecting different registration banks (1-4 and 5-25).

Storing a Registration

Details the process of selecting settings, naming, and storing a new registration.

Selecting Drum Sounds

Guides on selecting drum kits and their sound assignments for the keyboard.

Modifying Organ Sound

Using the Harmonic Bars

Explains how to shape organ sounds by adjusting harmonic bars for different footages.

Using Percussion Effect

Guides on enabling and adjusting the percussion effect for organ sounds.

Using Vibrato/Chorus Effects

Details how to apply vibrato and chorus effects to enhance organ sounds.

Using the Rotary Effect

Explains how to activate and control the rotary speaker simulation effect.

Modifying Synthesizer Sound

Changing the Volume Envelope

Guides on modifying the sound's volume over time using ATTACK, DECAY, and RELEASE parameters.

Adjusting Tonal Character

Explains how to adjust the tonal character using CUTOFF and RESONANCE filter parameters.

Adding Effects to the Sound

Applying Effects (EFX)

Introduces the unit's effect processors and how to apply them to sounds.

Global Control of Effects

Details how global control optimizes multiple effect parameters with single knobs.

Effect Knob Descriptions

Describes the function of individual effect knobs like Overdrive, Tone, Compressor, MFX, Delay, Reverb.

D-BEAM Controller Sound Modification

D-BEAM Controller Operation

Explains how to use hand movements to control pitch, effects, and functions.

D-BEAM Controller Settings

Guides on selecting sound effects or functions to be controlled by the D-BEAM.

D-BEAM Effective Range

Details the operational range and sensitivity factors of the D-BEAM controller.

Pitch and Vibrato Control

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

Explains how to use the lever to bend pitch and apply modulation effects.

Making Pitch Change Smoothly (Portamento)

Guides on enabling and adjusting the portamento effect for smooth pitch transitions.

Specifying Pitch Change Time

Details how to specify the duration of the portamento effect.

Changing the Key Range

Raising/Lowering Octaves (Octave)

Explains how to adjust the keyboard pitch in steps of one octave using OCTAVE buttons.

Transposing the Key

Guides on transposing the keyboard pitch and setting the middle C reference.

Combining Sounds: Layering (Dual)

Layering Two Sounds (Dual)

Explains how to layer two sounds simultaneously for a richer sound.

Combining Organ with Piano/Synth

Guides on layering an organ sound with piano or synthesizer sounds.

Changing Dual Sounds

Details how to select and adjust the volume and octave for layered sounds.

Cancelling Dual Setting

Explains how to cancel the dual sound setting.

Combining Sounds: Split

Playing Different Sounds (Split)

Explains how to split the keyboard to play different sounds with the left and right hands.

Assigning Dual Sounds to Keyboard Regions

Guides on splitting layered sounds to the upper and lower keyboard regions.

Combining Two Organ Sounds

Details how to layer two organ sounds and adjust their harmonic bars.

Combining Sounds: Piano/Synth Splits

Combining Piano and Synthesizer Sound

Guides on layering piano and synthesizer sounds and adjusting their settings.

Combining Organ with Piano/Synth Splits

Explains how to combine organ sounds with piano or synthesizer sounds.

Changing Part Sounds in Splits

Details how to change the sounds, volume, and octaves of individual parts in a split setting.

Combining Sounds: Drum and Split Options

Playing Drum Sounds in Lower Part

Guides on playing drum sounds in the lower keyboard part while using another sound in the upper part.

Changing the Split Point

Explains how to change the point at which the keyboard is divided for split settings.

Cancelling Split Setting

Guides on how to cancel the split keyboard setting.

Rhythm Pattern Performance

Selecting and Playing Rhythm Patterns

Instructions on how to select and play the unit's built-in rhythm patterns.

Changing Rhythm Pattern Tempo

Guides on setting and adjusting the tempo for rhythm patterns and tempo-synced effects.

Adjusting Rhythm Pattern Volume

Explains how to adjust the volume of drum sounds, sound effects, and playback.

Recording Performance: Setup

SMF and Audio Recording Types

Details the differences between SMF and audio recording formats.

Recording Preparations

Guides on connecting a USB drive, selecting rhythm patterns, and setting up for recording.

Starting and Stopping Recording

Step-by-step instructions for initiating and ending the recording process.

Saving Your Recorded Performance

Explains how to name and save recorded songs to a USB flash drive.

Recording Performance: Song Management

Playing a Song

Guides on selecting and playing back songs saved on a USB flash drive.

Renaming a Song

Details the procedure for renaming saved songs on the USB flash drive.

Deleting a Song

Explains how to delete songs from the USB flash drive.

USB Flash Drive Data Management

Data Saved on USB Flash Drive

Lists the types of data (songs, phrases, registrations) that can be saved on a USB flash drive.

Playing SMF/Audio Files from Computer

Guides on copying and playing SMF/audio files from a computer to the unit via USB.

Looper Function: Recording

Recording with the Looper

Step-by-step guide for entering record-standby, recording, and stopping the looper.

Overdubbing with the Looper

Explains how to layer performances onto the loop playback for overdubbing.

Looper Function: Advanced Features

Recording with Rhythm Pattern

Guides on recording looper phrases while a rhythm pattern plays in the background.

Loading Audio Files for Looper

Explains how to load audio files from a USB drive for looper playback or recording.

Deleting Looper Phrases

Guides on clearing stored phrases from the looper memory.

Saving Looper Phrases

Details how to name and save recorded looper phrases as audio data to a USB drive.

Convenient Functions: Auto Off and Saving Registrations

Making Power Automatically Turn Off (Auto Off)

Explains the auto power-off feature and how to enable or disable it.

Saving Registrations to USB Flash Drive

Guides on saving all stored registrations as a set to a USB flash drive.

Convenient Functions: Loading Registrations

Loading Saved Registrations from USB

Explains how to load entire sets of saved registrations from a USB flash drive.

Individually Loading Registrations

Guides on loading individual registrations from a USB flash drive to specific slots.

Convenient Functions: USB and Factory Reset

Formatting a USB Flash Drive

Details the process of formatting a USB flash drive for use with the unit.

Initializing a Synthesizer Sound

Explains how to reset synthesizer sound parameters to their factory default settings.

Restoring Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Guides on restoring all unit settings to their original factory condition.

Detailed Settings and Product Specifications

Menu Navigation and Settings

Explains how to access and edit various settings via the menu system.

Main Specifications: VR-09

Lists the key specifications for the Roland V-Combo VR-09 model.

Main Specifications: VR-730

Lists the key specifications for the Roland V-Combo VR-730 model.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Power, Stand, and Handling Safety

Provides critical safety warnings regarding power supply, stand usage, and placement.

Handling, Environment, and Child Safety

Details precautions for handling the unit, preventing finger pinching, and keeping items away from children.

Maintenance and Operational Notes

Covers important notes on battery use, placement, cleaning, data backup, and display care.

Intellectual Property and Copyright Information

Explains legal rights regarding copyrighted works and product content usage.

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