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Roland RD-700NX User's Manual

1. 54 Making Tone Settings EE 54 Making Layer SettinGS d creacuieaktacsturstecueueeveesecadeent 56 Using the RD 700NX As a Master Keyboard 58 ne E EE 58 About MIDI Connectors gees Ee Ee 58 Adjusting the Volume of Each Layer 59 Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output 59 Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel 60 Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device 6 61 Detailed Settings for Transmitted Bartz 62 Adjusting the Volume and Pan Volume Pan 62 Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus Reverb Chorus 62 Playing Sound Monophonically Mono Poly 62 Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Layer Trans DOSO EE 62 Setting the Key Range for Each Layer Key Range 62 Changing the Range That Plays in Response to the Veloc ity Velocity RAaNGe 9501s KEREN NEE EELER en 63 Changing Tone Elements ATK DCY REL COF RES 63 Smoothly Changing the Pitch Portamento 63 Setting the Change in Volume According to the Force Used to Play the Keyboard Velocity Sense Max 63 Changing the Pitch Coarse Tune Fine Tune 4 63 Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Pitch Bend Lever Bend Range 64 Setting the Amount of Modulation Applied Modulation Depth EE 64 Turning Each Controller On and Om 64 Transmitting the Control Change USER CC 64 Detailed Settings for E
2. sanona Roland MLJ OONX riJ OOUNX lt Owner s Manual Rola nd WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK S egen DO NOT OPEN presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ATTENTION risque DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK intended to alert the user to the presence of important NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the product INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric produ
3. MIDI sequencer etc Pedal unit RPU 3 V LINK compatible video equipment 15 Getting Ready 1 Before you begin making connections confirm the following Is the volume level of the RD 700NX or connected amp turned all the way down Is the power to the RD 700NX or connected amp turned off 2 Connect supplied power cord to the AC IN connector of the RD 700NX and plug the other end into an AC outlet 3 Connect the RD 700NX and the external devices Use audio cables to connect audio equipment such as an amp or speakers Use MIDI cables to connect MIDI devices Use USB cables to connect computer If you are using headphones plug them into the PHONES jack Connect pedal switches or expression pedals as necessary About the Output Jacks RD 700NX is equipped with balanced XLR type jacks Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect COLD e Use Stereo headphones Use headphones made by Roland Using other headphones might not give you enough volume e Use only the specified expression pedal EV 5 EV 7 sold separately By connecting any other expression pedals you risk causing malfunction and or damage to the unit CHitp You can connect a commercially available CD drive sold separately to the USB MEMORY connector You can use a CD drive to play back songs from a CD Connecting Pedals Connect the peda
4. Split Frequency H p 76 Depth ee 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light 4 Compressor Level p 76 The Menu screen appears Attack Time p 76 EDIT MENU gt Threshold p 76 1 Key Touch 3 corer Live Set Save p 77 4 Compressor Live Set Load p 78 gt File Live Set Delete p 78 2 Press the Cursor A button to select 0 System 5 Fil Live Set C 79 ge E P 3 Press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen SONG Delete p 80 SONG Copy p 80 EDIT System b Format p 81 Master Tune 440 OHz Master Volume 120 Tempo p 82 FQ Mode Rhythm Volume p 82 Pedal Mode Rhythm Pattern p 82 Tone Remain 6 Rhythm WRITE Rhythm Set p 82 MIDI Out Port p 82 4 Press the Cursor lt q gt buttons to switch screens and press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the MIDI Out Channel p 82 parameter to be set V LINK Mode p 83 V LINK Tx Channel WS 5 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the value V LINK Out Port p 83 7 V LINK If you press the DEC button and INC button simultaneously the Key Range p 83 f e setting will return to its default value Lowest No p 83 Alternatively you can use the LIVE SET buttons to enter the value and Local ON OFF Be press the ENTER button to finalize it S Functi 84 e ai on z 6 When you have finished making the settings press the 8 Utility E ese MENU button extinguishing its indica
5. Depending on the Rhythm Set that is selected the Rhythm Set may 3 Press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen not play back properly EDIT Rhythm d Selecting the MIDI Output Connector 8 Beat Popi MIDI GUT Port ALL MIDI Out Port MIDI Channel 10 This sets the MIDI connector port from which the Rhythm part is to 4 Press the Cursor W A buttons to move the Cursor to the be output parameter to be set Parameter Value 5 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the Weg ALL INT INTERNAL 1 MIDI OUT 1 2 MIDI OUT value See 2 3 MIDI OUT 3 USB 6 When you have finished making the settings press the NOTE MENU button extinguishing its indicator If the System parameter MIDI OUT3 MODE setting p 110 is set You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen to THRU the Rhythm will not be output even if you choose the 3 MIDI OUT 3 setting Adjusting the Tempo Tempo Specify the tempo of the Rhythm Selecting the MIDI Output Channel MIDI Channel Parameter Value Tempo 10 500 This sets the channel used for outputting Rhythm parts as MIDI output CED Parameter Value The way Rhythm is played and the tempo display may differ with MIDI Channel MIDI OFF 1 16 some Rhythm Patterns Out Channel Adjusting the Volume Volume Adjusts the volume of the Rhythm Parameter Value Volume 0 127 82 About V LINK V LINK IA BIV is
6. FC1 FC2 DAMPER Parameter Description Set the MIDI Receive channel for receiving the MIDI mes sages Bank Select and Program Change from the external MIDI device to be used for switching Live Sets Live Set Ctrl Ch Live Set Control Channel parameter to reverse When not switching Live Sets parameter to STANDARD from an external MIDI device set this to OFF Parameter Value Damper Polarity When the Live Set Control Channel settings are transmitted along with the parts MIDI receive channel switching of Live Sets takes priority over the switching of tones FC1 Polarity FC2 Polarity You can download the materials on MIDI from the Roland website Roland website http www roland com Switching the Pedal s Polarity Damper FC1 FC2 Polarity Switch the polarity of pedals connected to the RD 700NX This can be set individually for each of the Pedal jacks on the rear panel On some pedals the electrical signal output by the pedal when it is pressed or released is the opposite of other pedals If your pedal has an effect opposite of what you expect set this If you are using a Roland pedal that has no polarity switch set this STND STANDARD REV REVERSE Selecting the Number of Parts Part Mode This selects the number of parts for the RD 700NX Selecting the USB Driver USB Driver Refer to the Switching USB Drivers p 90 16PART Switching the USB Memory Mode sede US
7. HALL 1 CHORUS Z 4 CATHEDRAL 2 4 DELAY 1 Press the MIDI button so the MIDI indicator is lit The MIDI screen appears If the following screen doesn t appear press the Cursor 4 button several times to display the MIDI screen When Rec Mode is set to ON in the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode the MIDI screen as shown above is MIDI OUT Port not displayed Set Rec Mode to OFF when setting the MIDI Transmit channel p 86 2 Use the Cursor lt q P1 W A buttons to move the cursor and use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to specify the connector from which each layer will transmit its MIDI data Layer Parameter Settings Description UP 1 UPPER 1 ALL 1 MIDI OUT DI DUT Port UP 2 UPPER 2 OUT The RD 700NX s performance data is transmitted MIDI OUT Port SON from the selected connector LW 1 LOWER 1 3 MIDI OUT3 LW 2 LOWER 2 USB If the System Edit parameter MIDI OUT3 Port Setting p 69 is set to THRU the performance data from the RD 700NX will not be transmitted from the MIDI OUT 3 connector instead the performance data received at the MIDI IN connector will be retransmitted without change MIDI THRU 59 Using the RD 700NX As a Master Keyboard Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel When you have finished connecting the external MIDI device match the keyboard s Transmit channel and the Receive channel for each of the external MIDI sound generator s Parts
8. e If you do not want to transmit the Program number or Bank Select use the procedure described above to set the PC MSB LSB to OFF e If this is set to the sound selection data will not be transmitted when you switch Live Sets 61 Using the RD 700NX As a Master Keyboard Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts 1 Press the MIDI button so the MIDI indicator is lit The RD 7OONX is set to control the external MIDI devices The MIDI screen shown will not appear if Rec Mode is ON in the Rec Setting parameter located in Utility edit Turn the Rec Mode setting OFF p 86 2 Press the Cursor lt q P1 W A buttons to move the cursor to the parameter to be set 1 108 MIDT MIDI OUT Port You can get the cursor to move more rapidly by holding down the Cursor button that points in the direction you want the cursor to move while you also press the Cursor button that points in the opposite direction 3 Use the DEC INC buttons or VALUE dial to set the value If you press the DEC button and INC button simultaneously the value will be reset to OFF or to the default setting The value for the setting Hi D won t be transmitted when set to OFF Adjusting the Volume and Pan Volume Pan Sets the volume and the panning localizes sound image for each of the Tones The Volume setting is mainly used when multiple tones are playing to obtain the
9. 95 Material MFX 96 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 THRU EQUALIZER SPECTRUM ISOLATOR LOW BOOST SUPER FILTR STEP FILTER ENHANCER AUTO WAH HUMANIZER SP SIMULATR PHASER STEP PHASER MULT PHASER INF PHASER RING MODLTR STEP R MOD TREMOLO AUTO PAN STEP PAN SLICER ROTARY VK ROTARY CHORUS FLANGER STEP FLANGR HEXA CHORUS TREMOLO CHO SPACE D 3D CHORUS 3D FLANGER 3D S FLANGR 2BND CHORUS 2BND FLANGR 2BND S FLN OVERDRIVE DISTORTION VS OVRDRIVE VS DIST GTR AMP SIM COMPRESSOR LIMITER GATE DELAY LONG DELAY SERIAL DLY MOD DELAY 3TP PAN DLY 4TP PAN DLY MULTTAP DLY REVERSE DLY SHUFFLE DLY 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 Chorus Reverb DIMISJYJN 3D DELAY T CTRL DLY LONG TC DLY TAPE ECHO LOFI NOISE LOFI COMPRS LOFI RADIO TELEPHONE PHONOGRAPH PCH SHIFTER 2V P SHIFTR S P SHIFTER REVERB GATED REV OVDRV gt CHO OVDRV FLNGR OVDRV DELAY DIST gt CHORUS DIST FLANGR DIST DELAY ENH gt CHORUS ENH FLANGER ENH DELAY CHODELAY FLN gt DELAY CHO gt FLANGER VR CHORUS VR TREMOLO VR AUTO WAH VR PHASER ORGAN MULTI LINEDRIVE SMALL PHASR OFF
10. Pedal assignment for when Pedal Mode is set to SYSTEM p 67 Compressor settings p 76 The system parameter is memorized by only the Live Set file saved after pressing the LAYER EDIT WRITE button to memorize a Live Set to RD 700NX Use the Cursor W A buttons or the VALUE dial to select the file you want to call up then press the ENTER button The confirmation message appears Are You Sure CEXITI CENTER If you do not want to load the Live Set file press the EXIT SHIFT button Press the ENTER button once again to load the Live Set file The Live Set file is loaded into the RD 700NX Be sure never to turn off the power while the load is in progress CHD If you load a file with a name that contains characters that cannot be displayed by the RD 700NxX the file name is displayed as Press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen Deleting a Live Set File LIVE SET Delete Here s how to delete a previously saved Live Set file Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears EDIT MENU Sustem Key Touch Control Effects 1 2 3 eae en deed Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 5 File then press the ENTER button The Edit screen appears EDIT File O LIVE SET Save 1 LIVE SET Load 2 LIVE SET Delete 3 LIVE SET Copy A GUNG Delete 5 SO
11. Press the LAYER EDIT MEDIA button to select the media that you want to format Press the ENTER button The confirmation message appears Are You Sure CEXIT CENTER If you decide to cancel the Format operation press the EXIT SHIFT button Press the ENTER button once again to execute the Format operation All the contents of the memory will be erased Detailed Settings for Each Function 7 Press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen e Never turn off the power while the screen indicates Executing e Don t disconnect the USB memory until formatting is completed 81 Detailed Settings for Each Function Making the Rhythm Settings Changing Patterns Pattern The RD 700NX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz This selects the Rhythm pattern Select from 200 options Rock and other various musical genres This kind of drum pattern is called a Rhythm cui 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light You can also change a Rhythms pattern in the Rhythm screen p 37 The Menu screen appears EDIT MENU Changing the Drum Set Rhy Set 1 poSI i You can change a Rhythm s drum set set of drum and percussion ects d Compressor ENG S File When this setting is changed the Part 10 Tone also changes 2 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 6 Rhythm NOTE
12. CHORUS DELAY GM2 CHORUS OFF REVERB ROOM HALL PLATE GM2 REVERB CATHEDRAL About the Ivory Feel Keyboard Features of an Ivory Feel keyboard Traditional piano keys are made from the best materials ivory for white keys and ebony for black keys The Ivory Feel keyboard uses the latest in technology to reproduce the touch and feel of these materials An Ivory Feel keyboard offers the following features e We re sure you ll develop a fondness for the distinctive texture of these keys which feels better the more you play them e Surfaces incorporate stripes of moisture absorbing material for improved touch and playability e The keys feature subtle gloss and understated coloring enhancing the look and elegance e The white keys are finished with a slight yellowish tinge for the look of real ivory e Do not write on the keyboard with any pen or other implement and do not stamp or place any marking on the instrument Ink will seep into the surface lines and become unremovable e Do not affix stickers on the keyboard You may be unable to remove stickers that use strong adhesives and the adhesive may cause discoloration Care and Maintenance Please note the following points Failure to do so may result in scratches on the surface finish damaged gloss or other discoloration or deformation e Toremove dirt use a soft cloth Using a moistened and tightly wrung out cloth gently wipe off any dirt Do not rub the surface vi
13. File selected type 2 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 3 Effects Parameter Value Description 3 Press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen OFF No reverb is used l The indicator does not light Reverb Settings Screen Normal Reverb REVERB The HALL indicator flashes EDIT CReverb Rey Type HALL Pre Delay 1 Oms Time Hu Size 8 Hish Cut 12500Hz Density 12 7 Simulates the reverberation of room interiors It produces ROOM a welldefined and spacious reverberation The ROOM indicator remains lit Simulates the reverberation exhibited by hall It provides a HALL deeper reverberation than the Room reverbs The HALL indicator remains lit Chorus Settings Screen Rev Type Reverb Type EDIT Chorus Cho Type Filter Type Simulates a plate reverb unit a type of artificial reverb that utilized a metal plate The ROOM indicator flashes This is a GM2 reverb GM2 REVERB The CATHEDRAL indicator flashes PLATE Cutoff Frea Pre Delay Rate Mode Rate CHz 4 Press the Cursor lt q P gt buttons to switch screens and This reproduces the reverb found press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the CATHEDRAL in a church cathedral The CATHEDRAL indicator parameter to be set remains lit 5 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the value 6 When you have finished making the settin
14. 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 effect does not work as intended This is the time over which the sound decays to silence after you release the key Higher values produce longer decay set lower values for a clear cut sound With some Tones the effect does not work as intended Adjusts how much the filter is opened Higher values brighten the sound lower values make the sound seem darker With some Tones the effect does not work as intended Emphasizes the overtones in the region of the cutoff frequency adding character to the sound Excessively high settings can produce oscillation causing the sound to distort Higher value makes the special quality of the sound stronger lower value reduce these characteristics With some Tones the effect does not work as intended The time it is to take following the attack for the volume to decrease 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 effect does not work as intended If a tone from the piano category is selected you ll be able to edit the following parameters e Stereo Width p 47 e Nuance p 47 e Lid p 47 e Damper Noise p 47 e Duplex Scale p 47 e String Resonance p 47 e Key Off Resonance p 47 e Hammer
15. s manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION Roland GS and SuperNATURAL are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and or other countries USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About Z WARNING and A CAUTION Notices About the Symbols The Z symbol alerts the user to important instructions or Used for instructions intended to alert the e Sp warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is WARNING user to the risk of death or severe injury determined by the design contained within the triangle In should the unit be used improperly the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be damage should the unit be used carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must improperly not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that o CAUTION Material damage refers to damage or E EIER other adverse effects caused with respect
16. the effect is synchronized with the tempo Frequency of the tremolo Hz Frequency of the tremolo UN Depth of the tremolo Specifies the duty cycle of the LFO waveform used to apply tremolo Increasing this value will increase the DYNO This amp type is a modification of OLD CASE or NEW CASE and is marked by a bright sound and distinctive distortion that occurs when you play strongly When used in conjunction with TINE EP or a variation of it this will reproduce the E piano sounds used in numerous recordings of the early 80s Me d ek duty cycle of the LEO waveform for Parameter Description the L channel the duty cycle for the here 5 Amount of boost cut for the R channel will decrease Filter Curve 0 127 middle frequency range REENEN Type of the speaker Bass Boost a Amount of boost cut for the speaker used Amount of boost cut for the E i Overtone 0 127 l Drive Amount of distortion high frequency range Level 0 127 Adjust the output level Tremolo Sw OFF ON Turns tremolo on off Tremolo Rate Mode Hz Note 1 Tremolo Rate Hz 0 05 10 00 Hz Tremolo Rate Note 1 D Tremolo Depth 0 127 Tremolo Shape 0 127 When this is set to note the effect is synchronized with the tempo Frequency of the tremolo Hz Frequency of the tremolo UN Depth of the tremolo Adjusts the tremolo waveform Values near 0 will approach a triangle wave and values near 127 will approach a pulse wave
17. COUPLE 5TH an additional note a fifth 7 semitones higher 06 Playing a key will also sound COUPLE 4TH an additional note a fourth 5 semitones lower Each time you press the button OCTAVE UP the keyboard range will rise by an octave maximum 4 octaves Each time you press the button OCTAVE DOWN the keyboard range will lower by an octave maximum 4 octaves The external sequencer will start START STOP stop 1 S2 The tempo will be modified to TAP TEMPO the interval at which you press the button SONG PLY STP Starts and stops the song p 38 Returns you to the beginning of SONG RESET the song SONG BWD Rewinds the song SONG FWD Fast forwards the song Turns on off multi effect 1 p 41 for the layer specified by MFX MFX1 SW Control Destination Turns on off multi effect 2 p 41 for the layer specified by MFX MFX2 SW Control Destination zech ch _ esch _ Les O oO D A S XN eg Q d e When using the rotary effect switches the rotary effect between slow and fast 17 ROTARY SPEED 18 Switches the Live Sets in Live Set UP ascending order 19 Switches the Live Sets in Live Set DOWN descending order 20 Switches the Panel Lock p 36 on PANEL LOCK and off Detailed Settings for Each Function Using Program Change Messages to Switch Live Sets Live Set Control Channel You can switch the RD 700NX s Live Sets with MIDI messages from an external MIDI device
18. The effect will also change depend ing on the Tremolo Depth setting Selects whether the limiter will be EE GER ON applied on or not off Type of the speaker Speaker Sim LINE OLD NEW S p e p WURLY TWIN When LINE is selected no speaker used Drive Amount of distortion Level 0 127 Adjust the output level WURLY Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Response This combines REED EP with a variation of it reproducing a typical E piano sound of the 60s Parameter Description Treble 50 50 Amou nt of boost cut for the high frequency range Race 50 50 Amount of boost cut for the low frequency range Vibrato Sw OFF ON Turns tremolo on off Vibrato Rate Hz Note 1 When this is set to note the effect is 1 Mode synchronized with the tempo e nats 0 05 10 00 Hz Frequency of the tremolo Hz Vibrato Rate Un Note 1 Frequency of the tremolo UN Vibrato Depth 0 127 Depth of the effect Type of the speaker Speaker Sin LINE OLD NEW S a Se p WURLY TWIN When LINE is selected no speaker used Drive Amount of distortion Level 0 127 Adjust the output level 2 This simulates playing through a guitar amp Parameter Description Treble 50 50 Amou nt of boost cut for the high frequency range Bass 50 50 Amount of boost cut for the low frequency range Tremolo Sw OFF ON Turns tremolo on off 3 Tremolo Rate Mode Hz Note 1 Tremolo Rate Hz 0
19. Velo Delay Sens Veloc ity Delay Sensitivity Changing the Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range Velo Keyflw Sens This setting changes the touch sensitivity according to the key range being used Parameter Description As the value is increased the EE SS r touch becomes heavier in the Sensi y upper registers and lighter in the lower keys Specifying the Note off Keyboard Depth Key Off Position Parameter Description STANDARD Note off will occur at the key depth of a conventional piano Key Off Position Note off will occur at a deeper position This is suitable for electric piano sounds 71 Detailed Settings for Each Function RUC ADIIMPYA CEM uus Assigning Functions to Pedals Here s how to change the functions that are assigned to the pedals the FCI FC2 Pedal Assign S1 S2 buttons and the sliders This setting determines the function of the pedal switches such as the 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light optional DP series or expression pedals such as the optional EV 5 7 The Menu screen appears that are connected to the FC1 and FC2 jacks on the rear panel EDIT MENU Parameter Value Function ae Parameter Setting Changed 1 Key Touch 2 Control 3 Effects 4 Compressor File 00 OFF No control Controller Numbers CC00 CC127 nie The pitch will rise in the same way as when you move the Pitch Bend lever toward the right BEND UP 2 Press t
20. to be set Move the cursor to one of the following menus and press the ENTER button then select the parameter you want to set in the screen that follows 1 Key Touch Edit 2 Micro Tune Edit 3 Sym Resonance 4 Equalizer 5 Initialize Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the value For details on the parameters refer to the Piano Parameters table If you want to save the setting press the LAYER EDIT WRITE button The confirmation message appears Press the ENTER button to save the settings If you want to cancel press the EXIT SHIFT button you are returned to the MENU screen When you finish making settings press the EXIT SHIFT button You are returned to the ONE TOUCH PIANO screen Depending on the piano tone selected this setting may not be available Piano Parameters Parameter Tone Name Stereo Width Nuance Lid Damper Noise Duplex Scale String Resonance Key Off Resonance Hammer Noise Tone Character Sound Lift Value CENTER LO1 01R L63 63R TYPE1 2 3 0 127 O OFF 1 127 OFF 1 127 DER 5 0 5 O 2 N N ch N N Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Description Selects the tone The higher the value set the wider the sound is spread out This changes the Tone s subtle nuances by altering the phase of the left and right sounds This effect is difficult to hear when headphones are used Reproduces the way
21. 05 10 00 Hz Tremolo Rate LN Tremolo Depth Note 1 0 127 Tremolo Duty 10 10 When this is set to note the effect is synchronized with the tempo Frequency of the tremolo Hz Frequency of the tremolo UN Depth of the tremolo Specifies the duty cycle of the LFO waveform used to apply tremolo Increasing this value will increase the duty cycle of the LFO waveform for the L channel the duty cycle for the R channel will decrease Type of the speaker Speaker Sin LINE OLD NEW S e W p WURLY TWIN When LINE is selected no speaker used Drive Amount of distortion Level 0 127 Adjust the output level Note 1 You can adjust the way in which the keyboard responds to your playing touch gt Changing the Key Touch p 48 Restore the settings to initial conditions This restores the One Touch E Piano settings to their initial conditions In Step 3 of the E Piano settings instructions p 50 select 2 Initialize and press the ENTER button The Initialize Screen appears Initialize Init One Touch E Piano Parameters OK Press the ENTER button The confirmation message appears poe te Sey E Are You Sure CEXAITJ CENTER To cancel the procedure press the EXIT SHIFT button Press the ENTER button once again The ONE TOUCH E PIANO button s tones are initialized a Sixty fourth note triplet gt Sixty fourth note A Thirty second
22. 35 4 REVERB CHORUS DELAY COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS REVERB DEPTH Knob Adjusts the amount of reverb p 33 REVERB Button Changes the reverb type p 33 CHORUS DELAY DEPTH Knob Adjusts the amount of chorus p 33 CHORUS DELAY Button Changes the chorus type p 33 COMPRESSOR DEPTH Knob Adjusts the amount of compression p 34 COMPRESSOR ON OFF Button Turns the compressor on off p 34 10 EQUALIZER HIGH MID D D lt gt D a gt D D gt D D ON OFF ON OFI E 5 E S KR 2 gt e e ei SPLIT ki PANO Enaue CONCERT sTUDIO BRILLANT 4 2 wm wm mn USER MALLET STRINGS PAD ORGAN GUITAR BASS oe BRASS SYNTH LAYER SWITCH CONTROL IW o SONG RHYTHM 2 LOWER 1 2 UPPER 1 SELECT Led SHIFT ON OFF lt a CONTROL d 4 LAYER LEVEL MIDI DEPTH DEPTH TRANSPOSE E DEMO SOUND FOCUS DEPTH Knob Allows you to enhance the sound s definition p 34 SOUND FOCUS ON OFF Button Turns Sound Focus on off p 34 LAYER SWITCH CONTROL LAYER Switch Turns each LAYER s sound on and off p 31 LAYER LEVEL Slider Adjusts the volume level for each part p 31 If the CONTROL indicator is lit the sound will change in real time according to the parameter or function that is assigned p 31 SONG RHYTHM SELECT Button Displays a screen where you can select a song or rhythm p 37 p 38 SONG RHYTHM Ip mf Button S
23. 5 File then press the ENTER button The Edit screen appears EDIT File O LIVE SET Save LIVE SET Load LINE SET Delete SONG Delete 1 De 3 LIVE SET Copy S SONG Copy Detailed Settings for Each Function 3 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 3 Live Set Copy then press the ENTER button The following screen appears EDIT CLIVE SET Copy LINT USB _ ALL Home Party New Year Live Recordings Studio Summer Live 4 Press the LAYER EDIT DEST button to select the type of copy Parameter Description ister Copy from the RD 700NX s internal memory to USB memory Copy from USB memory to the RD 700NX s USB gt INT internal memory 5 Use the Cursor W A buttons or the VALUE dial to select the Live Set file that you want to copy If you do not want to copy the file press the EXIT SHIFT button CHED If you choose ALL all Live Set files will be copied 6 Press the ENTER button to copy the Live Set file NOTE Be sure never to turn off the power while the copy is in progress CED If a file with the same name has already been saved the confirmation message Overwrite OK appears To overwrite the Live Set file press the ENTER button to save the file under a different name press the EXIT SHIFT button 7 Press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch scre
24. Destination Adjusts the amount of 141 multi effect 1 p 41 for the MFX 1 CTRL layer specified by MFX Control Destination Adjusts the amount of 142 multi effect 2 p 41 for the MFX 2 CTRL layer specified by MFX Control Destination When using the rotary effect switches the rotary effect between slow and fast 143 ROTARY SPEED 144 Adjusts the depth of the Sound SOUND FOCUS Focus effect 72 Assigning Functions to the S1 S2 Buttons S1 S2 Assign This setting determines the function of the S1 and S2 buttons Vale Function Parameter Setting Changed 00 OFF No control 01 Playing a key will also sound an additional note one octave higher 02 Playing a key will also sound an COUPLE 1OCT additional note one octave lower 03 Playing a key will also sound an additional note two octave higher Parameter COUPLE 10CT COUPLE 20CT 0 05 Playing a key will also sound COUPLE 5TH an additional note a fifth 7 semitones higher 06 Playing a key will also sound COUPLE 4TH an additional note a fourth 5 semitones lower Each time you press the button ori the keyboard range will rise b OCTAVE UP y es an octave maximum 4 octaves Each time you press the button ga the keyboard range will lower b OCTAVE DOWN y aia y S1 S2 an octave maximum 4 octaves 09 The external sequencer will start START STOP stop 10 The tempo will be modified to TAP TEMPO the interval at w
25. Detailed Settings for Each Function Making the Compressor Settings 10 76 This is a stereo compressor limiter that is applied to the final output With separate settings for the high frequency range midrange and low frequency range this reduces inconsistencies in volume levels by compressing the sound when the volume exceeds a preset volume level Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears EDIT MENU System 1 Key Touch 2 Control 3 Effects CH eb at taht Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 4 Compressor Press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen EDIT CCompressor USER 80Hz 1600Hz ORIGINAL WRITE Press the Cursor A button to select Type Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the type of compressor Press the Cursor q P buttons to switch screens and press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the parameter to be set With certain parameters pressing the TONE EDIT L gt M gt H button selects the low frequency range midrange or high frequency range Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the value Press the LAYER EDIT WRITE button The confirmation message appears Press the ENTER button The settings are written to Compressor Type USER When you have finished making the settings press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator You l
26. Interface is a standard specification that allows musical data to be exchanged between electronic musical instruments and computers By using a MIDI cable to connect devices that have MIDI connectors you can create an ensemble in which a single MIDI keyboard can play multiple instruments or change settings automatically as the song progresses About MIDI Connectors The RD 700NX has the following three types of MIDI connector Their functions differ as described below SCM I THRU OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 MIDI IN Connector Performance messages from an external MIDI device are received here These incoming messages may instruct the RD 700NX to play sounds or switch tones MIDI OUT Connector MIDI messages are transmitted from these connectors to external MIDI devices The RD 700NX s MIDI OUT connectors are used for sending the performance data of the controller section MIDI THRU Connector MIDI messages received at MIDI IN connectors are re transmitted without change from this connector to an external MIDI device Use this in situations such as when you use multiple MIDI devices simultaneously CHD The RD 700NX lets you switch the function of the MIDI THRU OUT 3 connector p 69 V LINK compatible MIDI sound module Computer video equipment EE USB connector a MIDI IN connector l USB MIDI al a MIDI OUT connector connector Roland MRD ZOONX RD 700NX Use a USB Cable no longer than five meters
27. Keys RR RRE Pressing the INC button increases the value and the DEC button In edit screens you can use the LIVE SET buttons as 0 9 buttons to decreases it directly specify a numerical value When you enter the number the value will blink This indicates that the value has not yet been finalized To finalize the value press the ENTER Ta gantinuous y Hold down the DEC button or INC button button change the value Purpose Panel operation While holding down the INC button press the DEC CHD To rapidly increase button Only numerical values can be entered using the numeric keys gie Conversely you can rapidly decrease the value by _ holding down the DEC button and pressing the INC To switch the positive or negative signs for numerical values button and make continuous changes in the numerical values press the To setthet mto DEC or INC button its default value or turn it off Press the DEC button and INC button simultane ously VALUE Dial e eeeoeeoeeeeeeeae edeeaeeeaeeee eedeeoeedeedee eceeeeeeee eee eee Turn the dial clockwise to increase the value or counterclockwise to decrease the value 24 Listening to the Demo DEMO PLAY Here s how to listen to these demo songs The RD 700NX features the internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities of the instrument Demo song Tone Preview makes effective use of the internal tones There are seventeen demo
28. Lowest No 1 128 0 127 Local ON OFF This setting determines whether or not the RD 700NX s sounds are played when a key within the range set with Key Range is pressed The function is alternately turned on or off each time press the TONE EDIT button in the EDIT V LINK screen No sounds are played even when keys in the range set in Key Range are pressed Parameter LOCAL OFF Local ON OFF Sounds are played when keys in the range set in Key Range are pressed LOCAL ON 83 Detailed Settings for Each Function Changing Settings Related to Song Playback You can change a variety of settings related to song playback 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears 2 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 8 Utility and press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen EDIT CUtility 1 Rec Setting 2 Factory Reset Current 3 Factory Reset All 3 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 0 Song Function and press the ENTER button The following screen appears Sons Function Play Mode Transpose Center Cancel MIDI OUT Port Audio Volume SMF Volume 4 Press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the parameter to be set 5 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the value If you press the DEC button and INC button simultaneously the setting will return to its default value 6
29. Rhythm Pattern cece cece ence 37 Playin NEG SONGS ocsvscccacscee coston ces tee NE NE 38 Selecting the DONG EE 38 Changing Song th ET ul Le 39 Fast forwarding or Rewinding a Song 39 Return to the Beginning of the Song 39 Recording Audio eerste ege 40 Getting ready to record 40 Starting stopping recording EE 40 Applying Effects to the Sound MEN 41 Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones cece cence eens 42 Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone Rotary Effect A3 Changing the Layer LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments 43 Selecting Stored Settings Live Ser 44 Registering the Live Sets You Like cece cece ees 44 Storing Settings to LIVE Sets 2 2 caccchendherctelsteediveloeenenad 45 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones 46 Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones 006 46 Changing the Key Tue d ege are eat a Zeg e 48 Finely Adjusting the Tuning ccc cece eee eee ee ees 48 Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed 48 Making the Equalizer Settings ccc ce eee eens 49 Restore the Settings to Initial Conditions 49 Making Detailed Settings for the E Piano Tones 66 50 Selecting an Effect 52 Selecting the Type Of AMP cece cece e eee eens 52 Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Response 53 Restore the settings to initial conditions 53 Making Detailed Settings for Tones
30. SET ORGAN GUITAR BASS CHOIR SCAT BRASS SYNTH SPLIT TRANSPOSE LAYER EDIT TONE EDIT DEMO Si 1 Press the REVERB button TYPE Explanation The reverb type switches each time you press the REVERB button OFF unlit Niowavarb is used CHD ROOM Simulates the reverberation of a room Types of reverb other than those listed can be selected in Reverb Type HALL Simulates the reverberation of a large concert hall p 74 of the 3 Effects Edit screen In this case the REVERB button s indicator corresponding to the selected type flashes 2 Adjust the REVERB DEPTH knob to adjust the amount of reverb effect to be applied Rotating the knob clockwise applies a deeper reverb and rotating it counterclockwise applies less reverb When the Layer EDIT s Reverb Amount setting is set to 0 then no effect is applied even when the REVERB DEPTH knob is turned p 56 CATHEDRAL Simulates the reverberation of a cathedral Adding Breadth to the Sound CHORUS DELAY You can apply a chorus and delay effect to the notes you play on the keyboard By adding the chorus and delay effect you can give the sound greater dimension with more fatness and breadth EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL PEC ne PIANO E PIANO BANK LOW LOW MID HIGH MID HIGH BH Ei l SONG RHYTHM CONCERT STUDIO BRILLIANT 1 2 3 MENU WRITE PRESET USER i 1 i ry 2 LOWER 1 2 UPPER 1 SELECT gt Kl e e I CHORUS DELAY
31. Touch Sensitivity According to the Key Range Velo Keyflw Sens 71 Specifying the Note off Keyboard Depth Key Off Position 71 Pedal S1 S2 Buttons Assignments cece eee e ee enes 72 Assigning Functions to Pedals FC1 FC2 Pedal Assign 72 Assigning Functions to the S1 S2 Buttons S1 S2 Assign 73 Assigning Functions to the LAYER LEVEL Sliders Slider e EE 73 Specifying the Destination Layer for Multi Effect Control MEX EE ee dE 73 Changing the Harmonic Bar Settings Harmonic Bar 73 Reverb Chorus Settings ccc cece cece e eet eee eeeeeeeeaes 74 Making Reverb Settings cece cece eee eeeeeeeees 74 Setting Chorus and Delai 75 Making the Compressor Settings cceeeeeecee scenes 76 Selecting the Type of Compressor fvpel 76 Detailed Settings of Compressor cece cece neces 76 File Management EE 77 Saving a Live Set File LIVE SET Save 0c eens 77 Calling Up Live Set Files LIVE SET Load 46 78 Deleting a Live Set File LIVE SET Delete 78 Copying a Live Set File LIVE SET Copy 000e 79 Deleting a Song SONG Delete cc cece neces 80 Copying a Song SONG Copy EE 80 Formatting Memory FOrMat a sde NEE EE AE EE 81 Making the Rhythm Setting 82 Adjusting the Tempo Tempo 82 Adjusting the Volume Volume 82 Changing Patterns Pattern a sccsecssssasedeseveseretavece 82 Changing the Drum Set Rhy
32. USB Memor 18 Connecting the CD Drive 4 54 veces EE EEN eee ease 19 Overview of the RD 700NX ssssssssssssssse 20 Basic Organization of the RD 7OONX cece eee e eee e ees 20 ADOULIVIEMOIY EE 20 ADout EE 21 Basic Operation EE 22 Main SCIENS E 22 Special Indications 4 0 ks re ege Ke Ae e Ne 23 About the Function Buttons EEN NEEN E NEEN E EEN 23 About the Cursor BUNONS ic ee EEN E E ssa Me 23 Editing a Vale EE 24 Listening to the Demo DEMO PLAY 25 Performance ee 26 Ewe ele LEE 26 Performing with a Variety of Live Sets ccc cece eee eee 27 Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard 0ceeeeee 28 Performing with Layered Tones 0c cece cece ee eees 28 Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the L t e RE 29 Changing the Tone for a Layer 30 Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Layers 31 Transposing the Key of the Keyboard TRANSPOSE 32 Adding Reverberation to the Sound REVERR 33 Adding Breadth to the Sound CHORUS DELAY 6 33 Changing the Sound s Pitch in Real me 34 Adding Liveliness to the Sound COMPRESSOR 56 34 Enhancing the sound s definition SOUND FOCUS 34 Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Range EQUALIZER 35 Disabling the BUTTON EE 36 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances 37 Bert Ee 37 Changing Rhythm Tempos AE ENEE STEE d ea 37 Changing the
33. When you have finished making the settings press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator Parameter Description When you play back a song only one song will play ONESONS playback will stop at the end of Play Mode that song The songs in internal memory ALL SONG or in USB memory will play consecutively enee 6 0 5 This lets you shift the playback key of a song in semitone steps When playing back audio data this causes sounds located Center Cancel OFF ON in the center e g vocals or melodic instruments to be reduced in volume ALL INT INTERNAL 1 MIDI OUT 1 This sets the MIDI connector MIDI OUT Port 2 MIDI OUT 2 port from which the song is to 3 MIDI OUT 3 USB be output This sets the volume for audio Audio Volume file playback This sets the volume for SMF music data playback The volume will not change if Part Mode p 69 is setto 16PART SMF Volume For some songs using Center Cancel might affect the tone quality 84 Selecting the parts that will produce sound Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 8 Utility and press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen EDIT Utility Rec Settings E 2 Factory Reset Current 3 Factory Reset All Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 0 Song Function and press the ENTER button Choose Part Switch and pr
34. a function that provides for the play of music and visual material By using V LINK compatible video equipment visual effects can be easily linked to and made part of the expressive elements of a performance For example if you use the RD 700NX in conjunction with the P 10 you ll be able to do the following cuwo In order to use V LINK between the RD 700NX and the P 10 you ll need to make connections using a MIDI cable sold separately Connection Examples As an example we will use a Live Set in which the RD 700NX is connected to the P 10 Use a MIDI cable to connect the RD 700NX s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of the P 10 Before connecting this unit to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunctions and or damage to speakers or other devices MIDI IN Roland RD ZOONX UU RD 700NX Turning the V LINK ON OFF 1 Press the V LINK button The V LINK button will light and the V LINK setting will be on In this state you can operate the keyboard to manipulate images in sync with the playback of the RD 700NX 2 Press the V LINK button again The V LINK button will go out and the V LINK setting will be off V LINK Settings 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears EDIT MENU System Key Touch Control Compressor 1 2 See 5 File Detailed Settings for Each Function Pr
35. and cannot System be transposed but is capable of 1 Key Touch beautiful sonorities 2 Control Just Minor 3 Effects 4 Compressor The scales of the major and 5 File JUST MIN minor just intonations are different You can get the same u S BEE E E minorecaleas 2 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 1 Key Touch ith the major scale g g E 3 Press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen Pythagorean This scale devised by the phi EDIT Key Touch losopher Pythagoras eliminates Ee PYTHAGORE dissonance in fourths and fifths Key Touch MEDIUM Dissonance is produced by third Key Touch Offset 0 Temperament interval chords but melodies are Velocity REAL euphonious Velo Delay Sens 4 we Velo Keyflu Sens 0 Ee E Key Off Position STANDARD This scale is a modification of the meantone and just intonations KIRNBERGE that permits greater freedom 4 Press the Cursor W A buttons to move the Cursor to the in transposition to other keys parameter to be set Performances are possible in all keys III 5 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the Mean Tone value This scale makes some If you press the DEC button and INC button simultaneously the MEANTONE COmprormses Ni ER setting will return to its default value enabling transposition to other keys Alternatively you can use the LIVE SET buttons to enter the value and Were sier press the ENTER button to finalize it This
36. and playback of the newly selected song begins 5 Press the EXIT SHIFT button or the LAYER EDIT EXIT button while the song is stopped to finish with the Demo screen You will return to the previous screen The RD 700NX s keyboard will not produce sound while the demo songs are playing 25 Performance Piano Performances Now try performing with the piano The RD 700NxX lets you call up the ideal settings for piano performance at any time simply by pressing a button You can also select your preferred tones and settings and store them to the RD 700NX s buttons EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL SONG RHYTHM 1 Press the ONE TOUCH PIANO button or the ONE TOUCH E PIANO button 01 01 Concert Grand Tine E Piano PS IRAE SuperNATURZT Pressing the ONE TOUCH PIANO button sets the entire keyboard to play with the piano tone Pressing the ONE TOUCH E PIANO button sets the entire keyboard to play with the electric piano tone When you press a ONE TOUCH PIANO button or a ONE TOUCH E PIANO button all settings other than the tone settings will be set to their power up default values If you want to preserve these settings store them to a Live Set p 45 2 Use the DEC INC buttons or turn the VALUE dial to select a variation MEMO By holding down a ONE TOUCH PIANO button or a ONE TOUCH E PIANO button for several seconds you can store the variation that s currently selected for that button The next
37. cord properly plugged into a power source as well as Power Not Coming On connected to the RD 700NX Could panel lock be active Buttons don t Work Press the ONE TOUCH PIANO button ONE TOUCH E PIANO button or EXIT SHIFT p 36 button to disengage the panel lock Is the power for connected amps and speakers turned on iz Is the volume turned all the way down j Is the VOLUME slider turned all the way down p 18 Are all connections properly made When using the RD 700NX as a stand alone instrument be sure to connect with audio p 15 cables or use headphones Are sounds audible with headphones connected If sounds are audible through headphones it may indicate that there is a short in an audio cable or some sort of amp or mixer problem Check the cables and equipment once again 31 Is LAYER switch set to OFF E D 59 p 31 No Sound Is a Part s volume turned off with the LAYER LEVEL slider SS p If the sound for a pressed key does is not being played Is the Local Switch set to OFF p 83 In the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode set the Local Switch to ON Are the effect settings correct Check following settings p 41 e ON OFF settings for MFX1 and MFX2 p 54 e Effect balance and level Could the volume have been lowered by MIDI messages volume messages or expression messages received through pedal operations an external MIDI device or song data peor Raise the Master Volume in the System secti
38. eoan and apoanemeeeenaaauee eaten eseuaeoes er 63 Release Time Offset 2 0 0 0 ccc ccc ccc cece cece ee eee eee e eens 55 PES ee 63 Resonance Offset eege ee AEN EE See EE E 55 Return to the Beginning of the Song 39 Peel EE 33 Reverb AMOUNT EE 56 REVERB Button 10 REVERB DEP Tir Eeer een sees 10 REV ever 62 Rev Type Reverb Type EE 74 RON e a a E ANO 39 ROY E EE 82 HE 37 82 EE 43 RXGOM GM2 SYS ON NEE 70 REGo RESO EE 70 S OBUR ON seieun eE i eke Eae 11 lt Mode et e eh ENEE REENEN KN 68 LA BULON naan E ey sat eae daeeaeunee 11 SMF e En EE E SA Sns Eeler sw wisrweseqa aearncos area ni wenn eacunncn a MEN EA 57 63 DONG CODY 225 555 castee eeu sos e 80 SONG RE 80 SONG RHYTHM B gt MI Button 10 Song Rhythm Screen uereg SEN SEET 22 SONG RAYTHM SELECT Button NEE RE SEENEN 10 SOUNO FOCUS EEN 34 BOUND FOCUSIKNOD E 10 SOUND FOCUS ON OFF Button 10 SOUNA FOCUS EEN 54 Sound Focus EE 54 Sound Ree CHEN 54 Sound Generator Section si bees d NENNEN NEEN e duet EEN KEEN 20 DOUCHE EE 47 SEENEN 29 OPL BUOD E 10 Kiel le 29 DEAING owls ceed aden cade EE ge 13 Stereo WIG d EE 47 SUNG NESONANGCE EE 47 KOR EIRITe RT e ON SE eas 11 Sympathetic RESONANCE cetnniacereevntar eines nde enedekeeass 48 DV STM WICINOl e EE 20 T Temperament sssnessssesssecssseesseresseessseerseeee gt 70 le empe rament EE 70 nee EE 37 39 82 Bee Ee E EE 20 ei GE 21 Hee 54 56 T ne E EE 47 FONE EDIT BUHO cue s
39. indicator You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen 77 Detailed Settings for Each Function Calling Up Live Set Files LIVE SET Load 78 6 Here s how to load a previously saved Live Set file The current settings are erased when a Live Set file is called up Be sure to save you would like to keep first before calling up p 77 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears EDIT MENU Sustem Key Touch Control Effects ak 2 3 a i das Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 5 File then press the ENTER button The Edit screen appears EDIT File O LIVE SET Save 1 LIVE SET Load 2 LIVE SET Delete mene SET Copy 5 8 SONG Delete SONG Copy Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 1 Live Set Load then press the ENTER button The following screen appears EDIT CLIVE SET Load SSS DS Home Party New Year Live Recordings Studio Summer Live MEDIA SystemC Press the LAYER EDIT MEDIA button to select the memory 2 into which you want to load the data When loading System parameter settings press the TONE EDIT System button to check in the check box System Parameter is following settings e Edit 1 System settings p 66 Edit 7 V LINK settings p 83 Favorite Live Set settings p 44 One Touch Piano One Touch E Piano settings p 46 p 50
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41. is selected the playing time is shown in the upper right of the screen Press the EXIT button to return to the Live Set screen MIDI Screen When the MIDI button is pressed and the RD 700NX switches to the mode enabling it to control an external MIDI sound generator The status of this button determines whether the RD 700NX s buttons are used to control the INTERNAL Layer or to control the EXTERNAL Layer In addition you can make detailed settings for the MIDI messages to be transmitted to the external sound generator p 60 J 120 MIDI MIDI OUT Port Overview of the RD 700NX Special Indications About the Cursor Buttons Indication IE Explanation When in the Live Set screen this symbol will be shown in the upper right part of the screen whenever you select a Live Set that has TW Organ 1 10 assigned to any of its layers Pressing the Cursor gt button while this mark is displayed brings up the Tone Wheel screen p 42 About the Function Buttons MENU WRITE The Cursor buttons are used for switching screens and for moving to an item whose setting you want to change by moving the cursor In the LAYER EDIT screen these buttons are used to select the layer MENU Button i Moving Between Display Pages _ When arrow DOE a and Klappearattheupper right ES display screen it indicates that there are additional pages in the directions shown by the arrows By pressing ie MEN
42. it is played back 38 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Changing Song Tempos 1 Inthe SONG screen press the Cursor A button or q button to move the cursor to the tempo indication in the top line of the screen USB 001 Song 1 If an audio file is selected the value will be indicated as a percentage 2 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to change the tempo Th layed at the selected t i a a a a SONG RHYTHM Fast forwarding or Rewinding a Song 1 Inthe SONG screen press the Cursor A button or gt button to move the cursor to the J 120 SONG measure indication in the upper right of the screen USB 001 Song 1 If an audio file is selected the indication will be the playback time 2 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to change the value k positi ill ch h he indication The playback position will change as shown by the indication SONG RHY THM Return to the Beginning of the Song 1 Inthe SONG screen hold down the EXIT SHIFT button and press the DEC button Caution when Playing Back Audio Files Playing back an MP3 file or changing the playback tempo of an audio file places a significant processing burden on the RD 700NX and in some cases may cause it to be unable to completely process all of the performance data from the keyboard If this occurs you may be able to solve the problem by taking the following actions e Use WAV format data rather than MP3 format da
43. note triplet A Thirty second note a3 Sixteenth note triplet Dotted thirty second note e Dotted quarter note J Half note o3 Whole note triplet J Dotted half note o Whole note 1o13 Double whole note triplet o Dotted whole note ioli Double whole note A Sixteenth note ds Eighth note triplet A Dotted sixteenth note A Eighth note e3 Quarter note triplet A Dotted eighth note J Quarter note A Half note triplet 53 Making Detailed Settings for Tones Making Tone Settings You can make more detailed settings to the tones assigned to each of the layer In certain selected Tones there may be parameters that cannot be changed 1 In the Live Set screen press the TONE EDIT button ONE EDIT p The TONE EDIT button lit and the TONE EDIT screen appears PPERL 001 Concer trand Sound Focus Type Piano EE Switch Value 0 2 Press the Cursor lt q P buttons to switch screens and press the Cursor W A buttons ONE EDIT At to move the cursor to the parameter to be set EE H Ve Ab 1 EQUALIZER Move the cursor to one of the following menus and press the ENTER button then select the parameter you Sm OW want to set in the screen that follows Low Gain l l o l 400Hz e Micro Tune Edit gt Finely Adjusting the Tuning p 48 OdB Midi Fres 1000Hz e Sym Resonance gt Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed p 48 3 Use t
44. obtain one ask the dealer where you purchased the RD 700NX e Switch on power to the RD 700NX before you start up the MIDI application on your computer Don t turn the RD 700NX s power on off while your MIDI application is running 89 Connecting to Your Computer Switching USB Drivers 5 6 The USB driver to be used when a computer is connected to the USB connector is determined as follows Press the MENU button Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 0 SYSTEM and then press the ENTER button Press the Cursor q P buttons to switch screens and press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to USB Driver EDIT System d gt 517 52 Mode LIVE SET OFF MODE2 USB MIDI Thru Sw OFF WRITE Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select the USB driver you want to use Parameter Description Choose this if you want to use the USB driver you downloaded from the Roland website USB Driver Choose this if you want to use the standard USB driver that was included with your computer Press the LAYER EDIT WRITE button Turn the power off then on again 90 In some cases when USB memory is connected to the USB MEMORY connector it may take longer for data to be loaded or data may fail to be loaded successfully If this occurs you may be able to solve the problem by changing the USB memory setting Press the MENU button Press the C
45. or will not OFF control each layer S2 Specifies whether the S2 button will ON or will not OFF control each layer LW2 Specifies whether the control slider LW2 will ON or will not OFF control each layer LW1 Specifies whether the control slider LW1 will ON or will not OFF control each layer UP2 Specifies whether the control slider UP2 will ON or will not OFF control each layer UP1 Specifies whether the control slider UP1 will ON or will not OFF control each layer 57 Using the RD 700NX As a Master Keyboard By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connectors on the RD 700NX s rear panel you can then control the external MIDI device from the RD 700NX Normally the RD 700NX will transmit note messages from the MIDI OUT connector but if you press the MIDI button so the MIDI indicator is lit you ll be able to control various settings on your external MIDI device in addition to transmitting note messages You can control internal and external sound generators independently If you press the MIDI button so the MIDI indicator is lit the RD 700NX will be in a state where it can control an external MIDI sound module EXTERNAL layer You push the MIDI button to switch between control of the Layer and control of the EXTERNAL layer You can also make detailed settings for MIDI messages transmitted to external sound modules What s MIDI MIDI Musical Instrument Digital
46. pressing the TONE EDIT INSERT button will insert one character of blank space MEMO You can also use the LIVE SET buttons to specify and enter characters directly 10 Repeat steps 3 4 to enter the desired name By pressing the EXIT SHIFT button you can save the song to USB memory without changing its name 11 Press the ENTER button to confirm the name The song will be saved Never disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates Executing 40 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Applying Effects to the Sound MFX In addition to chorus p 33 and reverb p 33 the RD 700NX also allows you to apply multi effects to sounds Multi effects provides a collection of 84 different effects such as distortion and rotary from which you can choose You can simultaneously use two multi effects for each layer they are referred to as MFX 1 and MFX 2 The factory settings have a suitable effect assigned to each of the tones 1 Access the Live Set screen p 27 2 Press the TONE EDIT button ONE EDIT p The TONE EDIT button will light and the TONE EDIT screen will appear 001 ConcertGrand d Focus Type Piano Typel Switch Value 0 3 Usethe cursor q gt buttons to choose MFX 1 or MEN 2 ONE EDIT m 4 Usethe cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit MFX1L 1 EQUALIZER 5 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the desired val
47. provided for your safety If the provided plug has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does replacement of the obsolete outlet not operate normally or has been dropped For the U K WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS USING THE UNIT SAFELY p 4 and IMPORTANT NOTES p 6 These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit Additionally in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit Owner
48. settings in Edit mode p 48 e Micro Tune settings in Piano Tone Edit mode Has the pitch been changed by pedal operations or by Pitch Bend messages received from an external MIDI device Have you set Transpose p 32 When you try playing more than the maximum 128 voices simultaneously sounds currently being played may be cut out p 57 Increase the Voice Reserve settings for the Parts you do not want to have cut off Is the pedal polarity reversed Ge Check the System Pedal Polarity settings in Edit mode j Is the Device ID number of the transmitting device matched to the RD 700NX s Device ID number Make sure that the transmitting unit is set to Device ID number 17 Is the Receive GM GM2 System On Switch set to ON Set the System Rx GM System On or System Rx GM2 System On to ON in Edit mode 2 O Are you playing back GS Format song data Once the RD 700NX receives a GS Reset message it then is enabled for GS Format This permits playback of music files bearing the GS logo GS music files However data created exclusively for the Sound Canvas Series may not play back properly on the RD 700NX Is the audio data playable Make sure that the audio data can be played by the RD 700NX Is the System Pedal Mode setting in Edit mode set to SYSTEM Set this to Live Set Is the System S1 S2 Mode setting in Edit mode set to SYSTEM Set this to Live Set p 95 p 67 p 68 S
49. t obtain pitch bend effect when the pitch bend lever is moved Sounds Come From Left or Right Each Time Key is Pressed Panned Sound is Distorted Cannot Select the Tone Wheel Screen Key Range Settings Not Effective 92 Check Solution Did you call up a Live Set When a Live Set is called up the current Tone effect and other settings are disabled and the selected Live Set goes into effect Resave required settings to a Live Set Did you press the ONE TOUCH PIANO button or the ONE TOUCH E PIANO button When the ONE TOUCH PIANO button or the ONE TOUCH E PIANO button is pressed the current Tone effect and other settings are disabled and settings for use in piano performances go into effect Resave required settings to a Live Set Is the Tone Control function assigned to the LAYER LEVEL slider Check the Slider Assign settings of Control in Edit mode When a mono connection is used the tone quality can vary depending on the tone selected and the register in which it is used For optimal listening quality connecting in stereo is recommended Is the MIDI indicator lit When the MIDI indicator is lit the external sound generator is controlled To change the RD 700NX s Tones and make settings in Keyboard mode set the MIDI indicator to OFF Is the Layer containing the Tone you want to change set to ON Could a song be playing Is a TW Organ 1 10 Tone selected Effects are applied
50. the Local Switch The switch that connects and disconnects the MIDI connection between the keyboard controller section and the sound generator section p 20 is called the Local switch Since essential information describing what is being played on the keyboard won t reach the sound generator if the Local switch is set to OFF the Local switch should normally be left ON However if while performing you want to send that performance data to an external sequencer as MIDI messages to be recorded you then perform with the externally connected MIDI sequencer set to MIDI Thru whereby data received from MIDI IN is then output from the MIDI OUT with no changes made to the data Sequencer MIDI Thru On Recording MIDIIN MIDI OUT d MIDI IN MIDI OUT Sound Generator Section Local Switch Off Keyboard Controller Section RD 700NX In this case the data sent over two paths i e the data sent directly from the keyboard controller section and the data sent from the keyboard controller section via the external sequencer ends up being sent to the sound generator section simultaneously Thus for example even when you play a C key only once the note C cannot be sounded correctly as the sound is played by the sound generator section twice 87 Connecting External MIDI Devices Playing the RD 700NX s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device Try Pl
51. the brightness of a grand piano s sound is affected by how much the piano s lid is opened The lid is opened more as the value is increased creating a brighter sound This adjusts the damper noise the sound that occurs when the strings of an acoustic piano are released by pressing the damper pedal Increasing this value will increase the sound that is heard when the strings are released This adjusts the sound of the sympathetically vibrating aliquot strings on an acoustic piano Higher values will increase the volume of the sympathetic vibration What are Duplex Scale Duplex Scale refers to a system that causes sympathetic vibrations in the sections of the string toward the front and toward the back It can produce sound that is richer and brighter by adding the string s higher harmonics Because no damper sound stopping mechanism is applied to the front or back sections of the string the resonating sounds linger even after the sound of the string stops when you release the played key When the keys are pressed on an acoustic piano the strings for keys that are already pressed also vibrate sympathetically The function used to reproduce is called String Resonance Increasing the value will increase the amount of effect This adjusts resonances such as the key off sound of an acoustic piano subtle sounds that are heard when you release a key Higher values will increase the volume of the resonances This a
52. the damper pedal is depressed Sympathetic Resonance On an acoustic piano holding down the damper pedal will allow the remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the sounds that you played from the keyboard adding a rich resonance This feature reproduces that resonance sound Parameter Description Sw OFF ON When set to ON the effect is applied Depth 0 127 Depth of the effect Depth to which the damper pedal Damper 0 127 is pressed controls the resonant sound Frequency of the filter that cuts Pre LPF 16 15000 Hz BYPASS the high frequency content of the input sound BYPASS no cut Frequency of the filter that cuts Pre HPF BYPASS 16 15000 Hz the low frequency content of the input sound BYPASS no cut Frequency of the filter that boosts cuts a specific frequency region of the input sound Peaking Freq 200 8000 Hz Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Parameter Description Restore the Settings to Initial Conditions Amount of boost cut produced Peaking Gain ee see by the filter at the specified This restores the One Touch Piano settings to their initial conditions frequency region of the input sound 1 In step 3 of Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones Widthiof the trequency r gion p 46 choose 5 Initialize and press the ENTER button Peaking Q 0 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 8 0 boosted cut by the Peaking Gain The Initialize Screen appears GRENG parameter larger values ma
53. to ON e Even if Tone Remain is set to ON the sound of the current tone is not carried over when changing from a Virtual Tone wheel tone to a non Virtual Tone wheel tone Preventing the 1 S2 buttons from Being Switched 1 82 Mode The settings of the S1 S2 buttons can be stored for each Live Set p 44 This setting determines whether or not the settings of the S1 S2 buttons are switched to the values stored in the Live Set you are switching to Parameter Description The settings of the S1 S2 Live Set buttons change when Live Sets are switched The settings of the S1 S2 SYSTEM buttons do not change when Live Sets are switched S1 S2 Mode 68 Assigning the 1 S2 buttons When 1 S2 Mode is Set to SYSTEM When this is set to SYSTEM S1 S2 Setting appears in the lower right of the screen Pressing the TONE EDIT S1 S2 Setting button at this point calls up the screen for the function assigned to the S1 S2 buttons EEN Value Function Parameter Setting Changed 00 OFF No control 01 Playing a key will also sound COUPLE 10CT an additional note one octave higher 02 Playing a key will also sound an COUPLE 1OCT additional note one octave lower 03 Playing a key will also sound COUPLE 20CT an additional note two octave higher 04 Playing a key will also sound an COUPLE 20CT additional note two octave lower 05 Playing a key will also sound
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55. 58 Using the RD 700NX As a Master Keyboard Adjusting the Volume of Each Layer EQUALIZER NTROL SONG RHYTHM SELECT Layer Layer MIDI Switch LEVEL Button Slider When the MIDI button is lit you can use the Layer switch and Layer LEVEL sliders to control the EXTERNAL Layer in the same way as with the Layer p 21 Layer Switch CRW This specifies whether MIDI data including the notes you play on the keyboard in the EXTERNAL layer will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector if the MIDI button is lit When the Layer switch indicator for a Layer is lit on MIDI messages are transmitted from MIDI OUT connector when the keys for that Layer are played When the Layer switch indicator for a Layer is not lighted off MIDI messages are not transmitted from MIDI OUT connector even when the keys for that part are played Layer switch will turn on or off each time you press it Layer LEVEL Slider kA RAR If the MIDI button is lit these sliders adjust the volume of the EXTERNAL layers Selecting the MIDI Connector to Use for Output The RD 700NX provides two MIDI OUT connectors a MIDI connector whose function can be switched between OUT and THRU and a USB MIDI connector For each layer you can select the MIDI OUT connector or USB MIDI connector from which its data is to be transmitted EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL SONG RHYTHM VOLUME 28 REVERB CHORUS DELAY COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS o DEPTH ROOM DEPTH 1
56. B Memory Mode Refer to the Changing the USB Memory Setting p 90 16PART PERF Performance Selecting the USB MIDI Thru Switch USB MIDI Thru Switch Refer to the Using the RD 700NX as a USB MIDI Interface p 90 Selecting the Function of the MIDI THRU OUT 3 Connector MIDI OUT3 Mode This setting specifies the function of the RD 700NX s MIDI THRU OUT 3 connector Parameter Description If you choose THRU the connec tor will function as MIDI THRU retransmitting without change the MIDI messages that are received at the MIDI IN connec tor Performance data from the RD 700NX itself will no longer be sent from this connector MIDI OUT3 Mode If you choose OUT the connector will function as MIDI OUT and will transmit data from the keyboard and controllers to an external MIDI device Value Description If you select 16PART the keyboard part you yourself play can use the same part as the song data meaning that you can specify program changes or bank selections within the song data so that the tone of the keyboard part will be switched automatically When set to 16PART PERF the performance on the keyboard is not affected by MIDI messages from the MIDI IN connector or song data played by the RD 700NX This is useful when you want to perform on the keyboard while playing song data with the RD 700NX 69 Detailed Settings for Each Function Setting the Tuni
57. Bit Depth 16 bit File Extension wav MP3 Format MPEG 1 audio layer 3 Sampling Frequency 44 1 kHz BIL Rare Bit Rate DI mp3 Hi File Extension Caution when Playing Back Audio Files 32 40 48 56 64 80 96 112 128 160 192 224 256 320 kbps VBR Variable Material Action Reduce the amount of MIDI data sent to the RD 700NX Connect it properly and securely Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device Repeat the procedure from the beginning If it is not solved after you have tried several times contact the Roland service center Make sure that there is no problem with the external media then turn the power off then on again Action When Rec Mode is ON you cannot change the MIDI settings To make changes to the MIDI settings set Rec Mode to OFF p 86 If you execute the procedure the file will be overwrite If you don t want to overwrite change a filename Press the EXIT SHIFT button to cancel Panel Lock p 36 Playing back an MP3 file or changing the playback tempo of an audio file places a significant processing burden on the RD 700NX and in some cases may cause it to be unable to completely process all of the performance data from the keyboard If this occurs you may be able to solve the problem by taking the following actions e Use WAV format data rather than MP3 format data e Return the song tempo to its original setting to 0
58. COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS id H SU We IDI FAVORITE S x gt S p LIVE SET CLAN MALLET STRINGS PAD ORGAN GUITAR BASS CHOIR SCAT BRASS SYNTH 1 Press the CHORUS DELAY button TYPE Explanation The chorus type switches each time you press the CHORUS DELAY button OFF unlit Chorus and Delay is not used CHORUS You can give the sound greater dimension with Types of chorus other than those listed can be selected in Chorus Type more fatness and breadth p 75 of the 3 Effects Edit screen In this case the CHORUS DELAY GE This effect delays the sound to produce an button s indicator corresponding to the selected type flashes echo like effect 2 Adjust the CHORUS DELAY DEPTH knob to select the amount of chorus effect to be applied Rotating the knob clockwise applies a deeper chorus and rotating it counterclockwise applies less chorus When the Layer EDIT s Chorus Amount setting is set to 0 then no effect is applied even when the CHORUS DELAY DEPTH knob is turned p 56 33 Performance Changing the Sound s Pitch in Real Time While playing the keyboard move the lever to the left to lower the pitch or to the right to raise the pitch This is known as Pitch Bend You can also apply vibrato by manipulating the lever away from you This is known as Modulation If you move the lever away from you and at the same time move it to the right or left you can apply both effects simultaneously NO
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60. D 700NX are not deleted even when the power is turned off Selecting a Live Set You ve Registered Hold down the BANK PRESET button and press the BANK USER button The Favorite Live Set screen will appear Press the TONE EDIT BANK CHANGE button to select the desired bank When you press the Layer EDIT ASSIGN button the screen will show a list of the Live Sets registered to the buttons of the selected bank CHED There are four banks A D Repeatedly pressing the TONE EDIT BANK CHANGE button cycles you through the banks in this order A gt B gt C gt D gt A gt You can switch screens by holding down the Layer EDIT ASSIGN button and using the cursor W A buttons Press one of the LIVE SET buttons to select the desired Live Set Play the keyboard The settings of the Live Set you recalled will be placed in effect To return to the Live Set screen press the EXIT SHIFT button 44 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Storing Settings to Live Sets If you want to use the changed content as a new Live Set use the following procedure to save the settings to user bank You can store 100 Live Sets on the RD 700NX You can also change the name of a Live Set 1 Press the WRITE button getting the indicator to light een pe CS As shown on the right screen appears di anogChoir 001 Piano amp Choir 2 Press the Cursor 4 P buttons to move the cursor to the Destin
61. D EP REED BELL REED EP2 REED EP3 REED EP4 SA EP1 SA EP2 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Description This is an E Piano that widely used in the 70s It is a standard sound that was loved by jazz and fusion players and continues to have numerous fans to this day This sound is characterized by a bell like attack and a mild tone and is indispensable in today s styles such as smooth jazz and acid jazz This is a new type of E Piano It is a variation of the Tine EP This is an E Piano that made its appearance in the 60s and was widely used in rock and R amp B It has a distinctive dynamism with gentle pianissimo sounds and strongly played notes that are reminiscent of resonance sounds on a synthesizer This E Piano continues to be used by numerous musicians today This is a new type of E Piano combining the characteristics of a Tine EP and a Reed EP This is a new type of E Piano It is a variation of the Reed EP This is the E Piano 1 sound of the Roland RD 1000 which was released in 1986 This is the E Piano 2 sound of the RD 1000 Depending on the tone you Select some of the parameters described below may not produce any change in the sound when you edit them 10 0 10 3 042 10 0 10 10 0 10 10 0 10 10 0 10 10 0 10 TYPE 1 TYPE 2 0 127 The typical E Piano produces sound when a hammer strikes a metal rod called the tine with tone bar whose vibrat
62. E button the previous display will reappear When the amount of transposition is set the Transpose function switches on and the TRANSPOSE button lights up When the transpose value is set to 0 the button s indicator will remain dark even if you press the TRANSPOSE button CED You can also transpose by holding down the TRANSPOSE button and using the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial Even when the Transpose function is turned on the Split Point remains unchanged p 29 3 To turn off Transpose press the TRANSPOSE button so that its indicator goes off The next time TRANSPOSE button is pressed the sound is transposed by an amount corresponding to the value set here cuwo You can set the degree of transposition for each of the Layer individually For details refer to TRA Transpose p 56 If the transpose amount is 0 the TRANSPOSE button will not turn on even if you press it 32 Performance Adding Reverberation to the Sound REVERB The RD 700NX can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL PIANO E PIANO BANK LOW MID HIGH MID SONG RHYTHM CONCERT STUDIO BRILLIANT 1 2 3 MENU WRITE PRESET USER 1 i WI Ka d 2 2 l E e e e z S 5 m CHORUS DELAY COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS S S S a LAYERLEVEL FAVORITE LIVE
63. Factory Reset operation Never turn off the power during Factory Reset while Executing Don t Power Off appears in the display Switch off the power then turn it back on again 85 Connecting External MIDI Devices Recording RD 700NX Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer Now try using an external sequencer to record your music onto multiple tracks and then play back the recorded performance Connecting to an External Sequencer To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections MIDI Sequencer MIDI OUT gen IN B g RD 700NX 1 Before starting the connection procedure make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off 2 After reading Connecting the External Equipment to RD 700NX p 15 connect an audio device system or headphones 3 Connect the external MIDI sound device with the MIDI cable as shown in the figure above 4 As described in Turning On the Power p 17 turn on the power of each device Settings for Recording Rec Mode is a convenient feature to use when recording to an external sequencer When using the Rec Mode function you can get the most suitable settings for recording the RD 700NX s data to an external sequencer without having to make all the Part and channel settings 1 Press the MENU button getting the indic
64. Jacks L MONO R 1 4 inch phone type OUTPUT Jacks L R XLR type DAMPER Pedal Jack CONTROL Pedal Jack FC1 FC2 MIDI Connectors IN OUT1 OUT2 THRU OUT3 USB Connectors MIDI MEMORY PHONES Jack Stereo 1 4 inch phone type AC IN connector 12W 1 444 W x 375 D x 148 H mm 56 7 8 x 14 13 16 x 5 7 8 inches 25 0 kg 55 Ibs 2 oz Owner s Manual Damper Pedal capable of continuous detection Power Cord In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice Index A FC MME EE 12 EE 63 Attack Time Offset EE 55 Audio te ltr EE SA B BALANCED OUT JaCKS 06 504p08eeu eke iecerss xeon i0eeuedutens 12 Eens VE 51 EE signin enone ee 51 DEN MUI EE 51 BONO RIE ae AE EE ENY 55 B R Bend Range EE 64 BRILLIANT BORO sat2srae nae cenwen veneer deercsaaeeaiawseaues 11 C CC1 User CC1 Number scsadciccaveccdcsanesnsanasedaasansnce es 64 CC2 User CC2 MOER Ee AN SEELEN E ER 64 SR el EE 19 Center Cancel A E ebe ie SA CHO CONS EE 62 CONUS ee Ee eeh gees 33 EE Ne e EE 56 CHORUS DELAY BUUON 02000545 o0000 s chews eeedea dency 10 CHORUS DELAY DEPTH KOs EE 10 Cho Type Chorus Type cece cece cece eee eeeeeeeneees 75 e Ee CR TUNE EEN 54 COP e ee 63 EE dee 34 COMPRESSORI KNOD EE 10 COMPRESSOR ON OFF Button i 00080220 sed0dc0ade8erewee sense 10 COMCER lt BUTON EE 11 CONTROL LAYER LEVEL Button 10 Contro
65. Keyboard Touch Key Touch Offset This setting provides even more precise adjustment of the key touch than available with the Key Touch setting alone Here you can make additional detailed adjustments to the playing response of the keyboard Parameter Description The touch sensitivity becomes Key Touch Offset heavier as the value increases CHD When this parameter is set to a value that exceeds the upper or lower limit the setting for Key Touch one of five possible values is automatically changed to accommodate the value you ve specified Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Playing Force Velocity This sets the sound to play at a fixed volume regardless of the strength used to play the keyboard the velocity Parameter Description Volume levels and the way sounds are played change in response to the velocity Velocity Regardless of how strongly you play the keyboard the volume or character of the sound will be fixed at the velocity you specify Detailed Settings for Each Function Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Velocity Velo Delay Sens This sets the interval from the time the key is played to when the sound is produced Parameter Description As the value is decreased the timing of the sound is delayed more when more force is used to play the keys As the value is increased the timing of the sound is delayed more when less force is used to play the keys
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67. NG Copy Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 2 Live Set Delete then press the ENTER button The following screen appears EDIT CLIVE SET Delete es a ALL Home Party New Year Live Recordings Studio Summer Live 4 6 7 Press the LAYER EDIT MEDIA button to select the memory containing the Live Set file you want to delete Use the Cursor W A buttons or the VALUE dial to select the Live Set file that you want to delete and press the ENTER button The confirmation message appears Are You Sure CEXITIJ CENTER If you do not want to delete the Live Set file press the EXIT SHIFT button CHED If you choose ALL all Live Set files will be deleted Press the ENTER button to delete the Live Set file Be sure never to turn off the power while the delete is in progress Press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen Copying a Live Set File LIVE SET Copy You can copy a Live Set file from the RD 700NX s internal memory to USB memory sold separately You can also copy a Live Set file from USB memory to the RD 700NX s internal memory Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears EDIT File O LIVE SET Save 1 LIYE SET Load 2 LI E SET Delete 3 LI E SET Copy A GUNG Delete 5 SONG Copy Press the Cursor W A buttons to select
68. Noise p 47 e Tone Character p 47 e Sound Lift p 47 e Micro Tune p 48 e Sym Resonance p 48 Sound Focus Type Sound Focus Sw Sound Focus Value Damper Noise Duplex Scale and Sym Resonance are effective only with respect to UPPER1 they will appear only when UPPER1 has been selected for Layer 55 Making Detailed Settings for Tones Making Layer Settings The RD 700NX features four Parts UPPER 1 UPPER 2 LOWER 1 and LOWER 2 that you can use for freely controlling the internal parts with the RD 700NX s buttons and keyboard These four parts that are used for controlling the internal parts are collectively known as the Layer You can perform operations like Split with the Layer very simply using the RD 700NX s keyboard p 29 and you can make more detailed settings for the Layer as well Depending on the tone selected there may be parameters that cannot be altered 1 Press the LAYER EDIT button USER OO1 Concert Grand gt The LAYER EDIT button will light and the LAYER EDIT screen will appear TONE UPIB001 ConcertGrand Layers that have their LAYER switch turned off are dimmed in the screen 2 Press the Cursor lt q P buttons to switch screens 3 Press the Cursor W A lt q P gt buttons to move the Cursor to the parameter to be set USER 001 Concert Grand dk TRA LWR UPR YRL YRU UPE Og ma ee er CTranspose 4 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to edit th
69. OONx 1 Before you begin making connections confirm the following Is the volume level of the RD 700NX or connected amp turned all the way down Is the power to the RD 700NX or connected amp turned off 2 Connect supplied power cord to the AC IN connector of the RD 700NX and plug the other end into an AC outlet 14 Getting Ready Connecting the External Equipment to RD 700NX The RD 700NX is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers In order to produce sound you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo set or use headphones Audio cables USB cables MIDI cables headphones expression pedals and USB memory are not included Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections Power amplifier Monitor speakers powered Roland Computer Mixer etc Stereo og Y A RD 700NX Rear Panel POWER ON VE 27 USB DISPLAY PEDAL E ln MMM OUTPUT____ BALANCED OUT___ PHONES MEMORY CONTRAST DAMPER FC2 FC1 THRU OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 R L MONO R L CH CH CH V LINK to Power outlet MIDI IN Damper pedal MIDI IN DP Series Wees Expression pedal EV 5 EV 7 MIDI OUT or Pedal switch DP Series MIDI sound module etc
70. P SES SONG PLY STP Starts and stops the song p 38 Returns you to the beginning of SONG RESET the song Turns on off multi effect 1 p 41 for the layer specified by MFX MFX1 SW Control Destination Turns on off multi effect 2 p 41 for the layer specified by MFX MFX2 SW Control Destination Adjusts the amount of 141 multi effect 1 p 41 for the MFX 1 CTRL layer specified by MFX Control Destination Adjusts the amount of multi effect 2 p 41 for the MFX 2 CTRL layer specified by MFX Control Destination When using the rotary effect switches the rotary effect between slow and fast 143 ROTARY SPEED 144 Adjusts the depth of the Sound SOUND FOCUS Focus effect 67 Detailed Settings for Each Function Function Parameter Setting Parameter Value Changed 145 Switches the Live Sets in ECH Live Set UP ascending order FC2 146 Switches the Live Sets in Live Set DOWN descending order Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones are Switched Tone Remain This setting specifies whether the currently heard sound will continue ON or not OFF when another tone is selected Value OFF ON Parameter Tone Remain e Effects settings change as soon as you switch to a new Tone without being influenced by the Tone Remain setting Because of this certain effects settings can cause notes that were until then sounding to no longer be heard even though Tone Remain has been set
71. Performance Use the following procedure when recording to an external sequencer Turn on the external sequencer s Thru function For details refer to the following section About Local Switch Refer to your sequencer owner s manual for instructions on how to carry out this procedure Select the Live Set for the performance to be recorded For instructions on selecting the Live Set refer to p 27 3 Set the Rec Setting and Local Control Use the procedure described in the previous section Settings for Recording to make the following settings Parameter Value Rec Mode ON Local Switch OFF 4 Begin recording with the external sequencer 5 Perform on the RD 700NX 6 When the performance is finished stop recording with the external sequencer Recording is now complete You can then listen to the recorded performance by playing it back on the external sequencer Exiting Rec Mode When Rec Mode is set to ON you cannot change the EXTERNAL settings When you have finished recording the performance use the procedure described in the previous section Settings for Recording to set Rec Mode to OFF NOTE The settings made in Rec Setting cannot be saved When you turn on the power the Rec Setting parameters will be in the following state Parameter Value Rec Mode OFF Local Switch ON If the MIDI indicator is lit you won t be able to turn Rec Mode ON Connecting External MIDI Devices About
72. Play the keyboard and you will hear the selected Live Set When you edit a setting an uyn will appear If you turn off the power or select a different Live Set when an is shown in the display the setting changes you ve made will be discarded If you want to keep the settings save the Live Set p 45 27 Performance Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard The RD 700NX features four Internal layers UPPER 1 UPPER 2 LOWER 1 and LOWER 2 and one tone can be assigned to each of these layers You can perform using combinations of tones by turning each layer on or off You can have multiple tones layered together at the same time and even have different tones played in the left and right parts of the keyboard LOWER 1 LOWER 2 Performing with Layered Tones You can perform with up to four layered tones applied to the entire keyboard EQUALIZER DEC ine PIANO dN Le S i Low LOW MID HIGH CONCERT STUDIO BRILLIANT 1 2 3 i D 1 H B 2 2 2 2 E e mam m beet em ben m 2 gt lt gt lt z s s A o CONTROL S S S S I LAYERLEVEL IDI lt CLAV ALLET STRINGS PAD REVERB CHORUS DELAY COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS i LIVE SET 1 Press the UPPER 1 button and UPPER 2 button getting the indicators to light Try fingering the keyboard The Tones for UPPER 1 and UPPER 2 are layered and played 2 Press the UPPER 2 button once more and the indicator light goes out T
73. Set 82 Contents Selecting the MIDI Output Connector MIDI Out Port 82 Selecting the MIDI Output Channel MIDI Channel 82 ADout ER TEE 83 Turning the V LINK ON OFF 2 20 0 ENNEN EEN ENK ENNEN 83 V LINK SUING EE 83 Detailed Settings Of V LINK ccc cece cece e eee eees 83 ae ee E 83 Changing Settings Related to Song Playback 84 Selecting the parts that will produce sound 84 Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition 85 Factory Reset EE 85 Factory Reset EE 85 Connecting External MIDI Devices 86 Recording RD 700NX Performances to an External MIDI Se e UE 86 Connecting to an External Seguencer enone 86 Settings for RECOMING eeh ek A r geg EN En de de due 86 Recording the Performance 86 Exiting Rec Mode geed eiert 87 About the Local Switch EE 87 Playing the RD 700NX s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device s sessrsscrrsrcrcersercisdc recitere riasriras 88 Making Connection 88 Selecting RD 700NX Sounds from an External MIDI Device 88 Connecting to Your Computer 89 Connecting to a Computer via the USB MIDI Connector 89 Switching USB DINVCNS2 504 ccvacdvecayssbaasseasheasied die eeeneeen 90 Changing the USB Memory Setting 90 Using the RD 700NX as a USB MIDI Interface 06 90 MALCHAl scsctenes ee E ee 91 Troubleshooting EE 91 List of Messages 02x Ee 94 Error Me
74. Sounds is produced when the MIDI channels for the sending device the RD 700NX and the receiving device the external MIDI sound generator are set to the same MIDI channel EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL a SONG RHYTHM VOLUME q q N 2 LOWER 1 2 UPPER 1 dd gt gt gt gt COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS S 1 Press the MIDI button so the MIDI indicator is lit The MIDI screen appears If Ch doesn t appear on screen press the Cursor Tal button several times to display the following screen When Rec Mode is set to ON in the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode the MIDI screen as shown above is not displayed Set Rec Mode to OFF when setting the MIDI Transmit channel p 86 CED For instructions on setting each of the external MIDI sound generator s Part s Receive channel refer to the owner s manual for each device 2 Use the Cursor 4 1 gt 1 V A buttons to move the cursor and use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the Transmit channel Ch for each layer UP 1 UPPER 1 UP 2 UPPER 2 Ch MIDI OUT 1 16 RD 700NX performance data is sent over a LW 1 LOWER 1 Channel selected channel LW 2 LOWER 2 CHE e Layers that have their Layer switch turned off are dimmed in the screen p 31 Additionally the Layer name will be shown in lowercase letters e MIDI messages for Layers with the Layer switch set to OFF are not transmitted 60 Using the RD 700NX As a Master Key
75. T MENU 0 System 1 Key Touch 2 Control 3 Effects 4 Compressor 5 File EDIT MENU Menu Screen MENU Getting the MENU C button light J To setting screen 6 Rhythm LINK Utility K 8 EDIT System Master Tune Master Volume EQ Mode Pedal Mode Tone Remain WRITE EDIT Key Touch Key Touch Key Touch Offset Velocity Velo Delay Sens Velo Keyflw Sens 0 Key Off Position STANDARD The number of Edit screen pages may vary according to the menu selected 0 cal gt A V Selecta menu Using the LIVE SET buttons you can select the menu 440 0Hz 120 LIVE SET LIVE SET ON VALUE dial Switch screens A V Select an item DEC INC CJ CJ Change the value VALUE dial You can input the value using the LIVE SET buttons and press the ENTER button to set the value p Leaving setting screen MENU Extinguishing the C7 MENU button CHD The following settings will be stored as common settings for the entire RD 700NX when you press the LAYER EDIT WRITE button in an edit screen 0 System 4 Compressor 7 V LINK However following settings are not saved e V LINK On or Off Parameters That Can Be Set 65 Detailed Settings for Each Function Menu Parameter ie Making System Settings Type O N bau Functions that affect the RD 700NX s overall operating environment Split Frequency L p 76 are called System functions
76. TE The effect obtained when you move the lever may differ according to the tone being used Additionally the effect applied by moving the lever is Iw predetermined for each tone and cannot be changed CHED When the Tone Wheel screen is shown moving the pitch bend lever to left or right will switch the Rotary effect between fast and slow For details refer to Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones p 42 Pitch Bend Modulation Z Adding Liveliness to the Sound COMPRESSOR Switching on the Compressor suppresses differences in volume for a more consistent sound This is set to OFF when the power is turned on EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL SONG RHYTHM m CHORUS DELAY COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS 3 1 Press the COMPRESSOR ON OFF button getting its indicator to light 2 Use the COMPRESSOR DEPTH Knob to adjust the depth of the effect Turning the knob toward the right will deepen the effect and turning it toward the left will lessen the effect 3 To cancel this function press the COMPRESSOR ON OFF button once more extinguishing the indicator Sounds may become distorted with certain tones CHED You are free to edit the compressor settings Refer to Making the Compressor Settings p 76 LAYER SWITCH CONTROL SONG RHYTHM a CHORUS DELAY COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS E 1 Press the SOUND FOCUS ON OFF button getting its indicator to light 2 Use the SOUND FOCUS DEPTH Knob to adjust the de
77. This sets the level at which 1 dB 1 step compression begins 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 6 1 1 8 Ratio 1 2 0 1 2 5 1 3 2 Compression Ratio 1 4 0 1 5 6 1 8 0 1 16 1 INF File Management Saving a Live Set File LIVE SET Save A single individual file containing a collection of 100 Live Sets registered to the RD 700NX is called a Live Set file This Live Set file can be saved in the RD 700NX s internal memory or on USB memory sold separately connected to the USB MEMORY connector CHD If you want to save the changed settings of a system parameter p 122 memorize settings by pressing the LAYER EDIT WRITE button then save an Live Set file 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears EDIT MENU System 1 Key Touch 2 Control 3 Effects ane e E 2 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 5 File then press the ENTER button The Edit screen appears EDIT File File OLIVE SET Saue Si SET Save 1 LIYE SET Load 2 LI E SET Delete 3 LI E SET Copy A GUNG Delete 5 SONG Copy press the ENTER button The following screen appears EDIT CLIVE SET Save TINT Name WIYE SET File MEDIA DELETE 4 Press the LAYER EDIT MEDIA button to select the save destination for the Live Set file Value Description INT The data will be stored in the RD 700NX s internal memory USB T
78. Tone in the lower Layer you can use the Transpose function to EES Je play the bass at a lower pitch You can also set the same degree of transposition for all layers with the TRANSPOSE button For details refer to Transpos ing the Key of the Keyboard TRANSPOSE p 32 When the SPLIT button is pressed in normal performance conditions the key range is divided at the Split Point and you can play with two different tones on one keyboard ee SCH Range Using Key Range allows you to make even more detailed key range settings ower This sets the lower and upper limit of the key range in each layer You cannot set the key range s lower limit higher than the upper limit nor can you set the upper limit below the lower limit AO C8 After moving the cursor to the parameter to be set you can make the setting by pressing the designated key and the ENTER button This is effective only when the SPLIT button is on p 29 in the key range settings g ee Range FUL is displayed when the SPLIT button is set to OFF In this case the SPLIT button is automatically switched on when pper the value is changed to something other than FUL with the DEC INC button or VALUE dial When the split point p 29 is changed the Key Range value also changes 56 Making Detailed Settings for Tones Parameter Value Description VRL Velocity Range Lower VRU Velocity Range Upper 1 127 This specifies the lower limit
79. U Suton to DES the indicates ee you can enter Edit mode In Edit mode you can make detailed settings for various functions p 65 You can switch screens with the Cursor lt q and P buttons You can exit Edit mode by pressing the MENU button extinguishing its indicator 1 EQUALIZER WRITE Button ON ts a as Lou Gain Stores the current E EE to ER Set 2 45 Navigating Among Items To Be Set Cursor When more than one DS TH is bereet in a screen the name sech value of the parameter to be changed is shown with a box around it This box is referred to as the cursor The cursor is moved with the Cursor buttons 1 120 MIDT DUT Ch MSE LSE PC UP LEGER Cursor MIDI Channel Additionally when multiple parameters are presented horizontally in a row as shown in the MIDI screen you can get the cursor to move more rapidly by holding down the Cursor button that points in the direction you want the cursor to move while you also press the Cursor button that points in the opposite direction 23 Overview of the RD 700NX Editing a Value When changing settings values you can use the DEC and INC buttons VALUE dial or the LIVE SET buttons numeric keys PIANO E PIANO BANK CONCERT STUDIO BRILLIANT MENU WRITE PRESET USER IT EAVORITE SS LIVE SET MALLET STRINGS PAD ORGAN GUITAR BASS CHOIR SCAT BRASS SYNTH LAYER EDIT TONE EDIT DEC Button INC Button LIVE SET buttons Numeric
80. VRL and upper limit VRU of the range in which the tone is played according to the velocity Make this setting when you want the tone to change depending on the key velocity 1 127 This setting is disregarded with certain tones This setting determines how the volume changes in response to the velocity Sns Velocity The volume is increased as the keyboard is played with greater force when a positive value is used when a negative value is Sense eee selected the volume decreases as the keys are played with greater force This setting is disregarded with certain tones Maximum velocity value for the corresponding key Max Velocity Max 1 127 Lowering this value will produce softer notes even if you play the keyboard strongly This setting is disregarded with certain tones V Reserve Voice Reservo 0 64 Specifies the number of voices that will be reserved for each layer if you attempt to play more than 128 voices Dp Specifies whether the damper pedal will ON or will not OFF control each layer F1 Specifies whether the pedal connected to the FC1 jack will ON or will not OFF control each layer F2 Specifies whether the pedal connected to the FC2 jack will ON or will not OFF control each layer PB Specifies whether the pitch bend lever will ON or will not OFF control each layer Md Specifies whether the modulation lever will ON or will not OFF control each layer S1 ON OFF Specifies whether the S1 button will ON
81. X can be returned to their factory settings e Executing Factory Reset All results in deletion of the Live Sets p 44 If you want to keep the recorded content save the Live Set file to your USB memory p 77 e When making USB connections be absolutely sure to disconnect 6 the USB cable before starting Factory Reset Current Current LIVE SET O01 Piano amp Choir is Reset OK CEXITIJ CENTER 7 If you ve selected One Touch the settings of the ONE TOUCH PIANO buttons and the ONE TOUCH E PIANO buttons will be reset Detailed Settings for Each Function Press the ENTER button The confirmation message appears Are You Sure CEAITJ CENTER To cancel the Factory Reset press the EXIT SHIFT button Press the ENTER button once again to start the Factory Reset operation Never turn off the power during Factory Reset while Executing Don t Power Off appears in the display After the Factory Reset operation is finished the Utility screen returns to the display Factory Reset All Press the ENTER button A screen like the one shown below appears Factory Reset All Erases entire memory content and restores factory presets OK CEAITI CENTER Press the ENTER button The confirmation message appears Are You Sure CEXITIJ CENTER To cancel the Factory Reset press the EXIT SHIFT button Press the ENTER button once again to start the
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83. ach Function 65 Setting EE 65 Making System dl KEE 66 Tuning to Other Instruments Pitches Master Tune 67 Adjusting the Volume Master Volume 67 Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched EQ MOL E WEE 67 Preventing Pedal Settings from Being Switched Pedal ee E EE 67 Retaining the Current Tone Even When Tones are Switched Tone Un EEN 68 Preventing the S1 S2 buttons from Being Switched geed EE 68 Using Program Change Messages to Switch Live Sets Live Set Control CNANNEl lt eegene be AN Ae ENER AE 69 Selecting the USB Driver USB Driver 000e 69 Switching the USB Memory Mode USB Memory Mode 69 Selecting the USB MIDI Thru Switch USB MIDI Thru Switch eg Selecting the Function of the MIDI THRU OUT 3 Connec tor MIDI OUTS Mode EE 69 Switching the Pedal s Polarity Damper FC1 FC2 Polarity 69 Selecting the Number of Parts Part Model 69 Setting the Tuning Method Temperament Key 70 Switching Between Reception of GM GM2 System On and GS Reset Rx GM GM2 System ON Rx GS Reset 70 Setting the Keyboard Touch EE 70 Changing the Key Touch Key Touch 71 Making Fine Adjustments to the Keyboard Touch Key ie ee Oel EE 71 Setting a Constant Volume Level in Response to the Play mg Force VGlOGIW xe neneutevaievussuesdhes des ieeedawsdenes 71 Changing the Timing of Sounds in Response to the Veloc ity Velo RE EE 71 Changing the
84. age Overwrite OK appears To overwrite the Song press the ENTER button to save the file under a different name press the EXIT SHIFT button 7 Press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen Formatting Memory Format 6 Formatting is an operation that returns the internal memory to the factory set condition or prepares USB memory for use with RD 700NX USB memory cannot be used with the RD 700NX unless it is formatted suitably for the RD 700NX If you re using newly purchased USB memory you must first format it on the RD 700NX When you format the USB memory all data previously saved on that memory will be erased Before you carry out a format make sure that the USB memory does not contain important data you need to keep Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Edit screen appears EDIT MENU Sustem 1 Key Touch 2 Control 3 Effects eae at dee Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 5 File then press the ENTER button The Edit screen appears EDIT File O LIVE SET Save 1 LIVE SET Load 2 LIVE SET Delete 3 LIVE SET Copy A GUNG Delete a GUNG Copy Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 6 Format then press the ENTER button The following screen appears EDIT Format INT Erases entire memory content OK CEXITIJ CENTER
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86. and to move the cursor EXIT SHIFT Button Pressed to return to a previous screen or to cancel a procedure that is 11 in progress Additionally you can easily call up Edit screens for related parameters for the following functions by holding down this button while pressing buttons turning knobs or operating other controllers ENTER Button This is used to finalize a value or execute an operation ONE TOUCH PIANO CONCERT Button STUDIO Button BRILLIANT Button Selects the optimum settings for piano performances p 46 E PIANO 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button Selects the optimum settings for E Piano performances p 50 Panel Descriptions BANK BRILLIANT MENU WRITE PRESET USER STRINGS ORGAN GUITAR BASS CHOIR SCAT BRASS SYNTH FUNCTION MENU Button Press this button when you wish to adjust various settings p 65 WRITE Button Stores the current settings to Live Set p 45 BANK PRESET button Selects a Live Set from the Preset bank BANK USER button Selects a Live Set that was saved in the User bank Live Sets you edit can be stored in the User bank p 45 LIVE SET buttons These buttons select Live Set categories p 27 When your re in an edit screen you can use these buttons to enter numerical values S1 Button S2 Button You can assign various functions to these buttons While performing you can press these buttons to use the assigned functions Pitch Bend Modul
87. ar note to the following To prevent damage to the USB memories from static electricity be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the USB memories Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the USB memories Do not bend drop or subject USB memories to strong shock or vibration Do not keep USB memories in direct sunlight in closed vehicles or other such locations Do not allow USB memories to become wet Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories Handling CDs DVDs e Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside encoded surface of the disc Damaged or dirty CD discs may not be read properly Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner IMPORTANT NOTES Copyright Recording duplication distribution sale lease performance or broadcast of copyrighted material musical works visual works broadcasts live performances etc belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third party copyrights arising through your use of this product The copyright of content in this product the sound waveform data style data accompaniment patterns phrase data audio loops and image data is rese
88. ation positions where the characters are to be input ei Change Dest No 3 ra INC buttons or the VALUE dial to enter the DELETE E INSERT The following characters are available space amp 0 9 lt gt A Z 4_ a z When the TONE EDIT INSERT button is pressed a single character blank space is inserted pressing the Layer EDIT DELETE button deletes one character CHD You can use the LIVE SET buttons to directly specify and enter characters 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to input the name 5 Press the Cursor W button to move the cursor to the destination Live Set number CHD Pressing the Cursor W button even while inputting the name moves the cursor to the save destination Live Set number 6 Select the save destination Live Set number either by using the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial CPiano Choir When using the LIVE SET buttons to input Live Set numbers press the ENTER button afterwards to set the MM Piano amp Choir number LI Change Name WRITE 7 When you have finished determining the save destination and the name for the new Live Set press the ENTER button or the Layer EDIT WRITE button CPiano amp Choir The ENTER button s indicator is flashing and the confirmation message appears Ok Piano amp Choir If you do not want to save the Live Set press the EXIT SHIFT button or WRITE button Are You Sure 8 When the ENTER button is pressed saving of the Liv
89. ation Lever This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato p 34 11 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel POWER ON al bel ba lt en Ae DISPLAY BEDAL ME OT BALANCED OUT PHONES MEMORY MIDI CONTRAST DAMPER FC FC1 THRU OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 IN R L MONO R iE gt PI A e Ka R C D V L INK Be 12 POWER ON Switch This switch turns the power on off p 17 13 ACIN Connector Connect the included power cord to this connector p 14 14 USB MEMORY Connector Connect separately sold USB memory or a CD ROM drive here p 18 Use USB memory or a CD ROM drive made by Roland 15 USB MIDI Connector You can connect this to your computer so that it can exchange performance data with the RD 700NX p 89 16 DISPLAY CONTRAST Knob Adjusts the display s contrast p 18 PEDAL Jacks DAMPER FC1 FC2 Connecting the pedal switch provided with the RD 700NX to the DAMPER jack allows you to use the switch as a damper pedal 17 With a pedal connected to the FC1 or FC2 jack you can then assign a variety of functions to the pedal p 72 18 MIDI Connectors IN OUT 1 OUT 2 THRU OUT 3 Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for transmission of MIDI messages p 86 The THRU OUT 3 connector s function can be switched to operate either as MIDI THRU or as MIDI OUT p 69 OUTPUT L MONO R Jacks Provide output of the audio signals These are connected to an amp or other device For mo
90. ator to light The Menu screen appears EDIT MENU Sustem Key Touch Control ie 2 3 Effects eae EE 2 Press the Cursor W A button to select 8 Utility 86 6 Press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen EDIT Utility 1 Rec Setting 2 Factory Reset Current 3 Factory Reset All Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 1 Rec Setting Press the ENTER button and the following screen will appear Rec Setting Rec Mode Local Switch Parameter Description Ordinarily this will be set to OFF When this is set to ON settings appropriate for recording are used with respect to the output from MIDI OUT regardless of the INTERNAL layer settings Rec Mode This switches the Local Switch on and off Although normally set to ON it should be set to OFF when recording For details refer to the following section About the Local Switch p 87 Local Switch Use the cursor W A buttons to select the parameter you want to edit and then use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the value When you have finished making the settings press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen With Rec Mode set to ON you cannot change the EXTERNAL Layer settings p 58 Pressing the MIDI button does not call up the MIDI screen when Rec Mode is set to ON Recording the
91. aying the RD 700NX from an external MIDI Device Making Connections To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections MIDI Sequencer MIDI IN D RD 700NX 1 Before starting the connection procedure make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off 2 After reading Connecting the External Equipment to RD 700NX p 15 connect an audio device system or headphones 3 Connect the external MIDI device with the MIDI cable as shown in the figure above 4 As described in Turning On the Power p 17 turn on the power of each device Selecting RD 700NX Sounds from an External MIDI Device Transmitting Bank Select Controller Number 0 32 and Program Change messages from the external MIDI device to the RD 700NX allows you to switch Live Sets and Tones You can download the materials on MIDI from the Roland website Roland website http www roland com 88 Connecting to Your Computer You can download the original driver from the Roland website Connecting to 8 Computer via the Roland website USB MIDI Con nector http www roland com Specify the USB driver you want to use and then install the driver For If you use a USB cable commercially available to connect the USB details refer to Switching USB Drivers p 90 MIDI connector located on the RD 700NX
92. board Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device To switch the tones of an external MIDI device the program number and the MSB LSB of the Bank Select message are entered as numerical values on the RD 700NX EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL a om SONG RHYTHM 2 LOWER 1 2 UPPER 1 dd VOLUME e e EY 1 Press the MIDI button so the MIDI indicator is lit The MIDI screen appears If MSB doesn t appear on screen press the Cursor Tal gt buttons several times to display the following screen 2011 g o Bank Sele When Rec Mode is set to ON in the Utility Rec Setting in Edit mode the MIDI screen as shown above is not displayed Set Rec Mode to OFF when setting the MIDI Transmit channel p 86 2 Use the Cursor lt q P1 W A buttons to move the cursor and use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the MSB LSB and PC for each layer Pressing the DEC INC buttons simultaneously switches the settings value to OFF When this setting is OFF bank select and program change messages will not be transmitted Parameter Settings MSB Bank Select MSB CC 00 0 127 OFF LSB Bank Select LSB CC 32 0 127 OFF PC Program Change 1 128 OFF e If the external MIDI sound generator transmits a Program number or a Bank number for which no Tone has been assigned an alternate Tone may be selected or in some cases there may be no sound played
93. board will continue sounding regardless of the damper pedal These notes also have a somewhat different tonal character RD 700NX faithfully simulate this characteristic of acoustic pianos On the RD 700NX the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change according to the key control setting Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial high frequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been added This is because the character of an actual piano is being faithfully reproduced and is not a malfunction You can adjust this ringing by editing the following settings e Duplex scale settings p 47 e String resonance settings p 47 e Reverb depth p 33 With certain tones the sounds may seem to be distorted Turn down the volume Alternatively lower the master gain setting You can not rewind or fast forward while music files is being read in Wait until processing finishes If you attempt to play back performance data that contains more data than the entire capacity of the RD 700NX s memory you may find that operations other than playback such as rewind or fast forward become unavailable SMF music files comes in two types Formats 0 and 1 In the case of format 1 data it may take a certain amount of time for playback to begin Sa The format type is indicated on the booklet for the music files you re using List of Messages Error Messages Indica
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96. cts basic precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read these instructions 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 2 Keep these instructions particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the 3 Heed all warnings point where they exit from the apparatus 4 Follow all instructions 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the 5 Do not use this apparatus near water manufacturer 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in or table specified by the manufacturer or accordance with the manufacturers instructions sold with the apparatus When a cart is used 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators use caution when moving the cart apparatus heat registers stoves or other apparatus including combination to avoid injury from tip over amplifiers that produce heat 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or unused for long periods of time grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid third prong are
97. d Pedal Mode Pedal settings p 72 can be stored for each Live Set p 44 This setting determines whether or not the pedal settings are switched to the values stored in the Live Set you are switching to Parameter Value Description Pedal settings change when Live Li i eaer Sets are switched Pedal Mode Pedal settings do not change SYSTEM when Live Sets are switched Assigning the Pedal Function When Pedal Mode is Set to SYSTEM When this is set to SYSTEM Pedal Setting appears in the lower right of the screen Pressing the TONE EDIT Pedal Setting button at this point calls up the screen for the function assigned to the pedal Function Parameter Setting Changed 00 OFF No control Parameter Value Controller Numbers CC00 CC127 a The pitch will rise in the same way as when you move the Pitch BEND UP Bend lever toward the right The pitch will fall in the same way as when you move the Pitch Bene own Bend lever toward the left AFTERTOUCH Controls aftertouch Each pedal press raises the key range in octave steps up to 4 OCTAVE UP octaves higher m a LA LA LA N y a 2 Each pedal press lowers the key range in octave steps up to 4 octaves lower 133 OCTAVE DOWN The external sequencer will START STOP start stop 135 The tempo will be modified to TAP TEMPO the interval at which you press the pedal FCI Starts and stops rhythms p 37 FC2 RHY PLY ST
98. d no sound is produced for the layer even when the slider is moved CHED Use the VOLUME slider when adjusting the overall volume level p 18 If the CONTROL indicator is lit you can t use the Layer LEVEL sliders to adjust the volume p 73 31 Performance Transposing the Key of the Keyboard TRANSPOSE You can transpose performances without changing the keys you are playing as well as change the pitch by an octave This feature is called Transpose This is a convenient feature to use when you want to match the pitch of the keyboard performance to a vocalist s pitch or perform using the printed music for trumpets or other transposed instruments You can adjust the transpose setting in semitone steps over a range of 48 0 48 relative to C4 Note messages from MIDI IN connector will not be transposed EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL SONG RHYTHM VOLUME gt CHORUS DELAY COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS E DEPTH 1 Hold down the TRANSPOSE button for several seconds A screen such as the following appears and the current value of the setting is displayed Transpose 2 Hold down the TRANSPOSE button and press a key If you press the C4 middle C key the transpose amount will be set to 0 For example to have E sound when you play C on the keyboard hold down the TRANSPOSE button and press the E4 key The degree of transposition then becomes 4 When you release the TRANSPOS
99. desired balance in volume between each layer The Pan setting positions the sound image of each layer when the output is in stereo With an increase in the value for L more of the sound will be heard as coming from the left side Similarly more of the sound will originate at the right if the value of R is increased When set to 0 the sound is heard as coming from the center Parameter Value VOL Volume OFF 0 127 PAN Pan L64 0 63R OFF Setting the Amount of Reverb and Chorus Reverb Chorus This sets the depth of the reverb and chorus effects Parameter Value REV Reverb OFF 0 127 CHO Chorus Playing Sound Monophonically Mono Poly Specifies whether the tone will play polyphonically Poly or monophonically Mono The Mono setting is effective when playing a solo instrument tone such as sax or flute Parameter Value OFF M P Mono Poly M Mono CC126 P Poly CC127 62 Setting the Transposition for Each Individual Layer Transpose You can perform with each layer transposed to a different pitch When multiple layers are set to on you can create a richer sound by setting the two Tones to different octaves Also if the Keyboard Mode is set to Split p 29 and you are playing a bass Tone in the lower Part you can use the Transpose function to play the bass at a lower pitch Parameter Value TRA Transpose 48 0 48 Setting the Key Range for Each La
100. differently to the Tone Wheel than they are with other effects When Tone Wheel is selected for multiple Parts it is applied to all the Parts Are the MFX1 and MFX2 set to OFF In some cases where the delay timing selected in the DELAY settings in Effects is set to a note value the delay sound may not be heard Either adjust the tempo or change the numerical value of the delay timing Could you have selected an organ tone For some of the organ tones the modulation lever cannot be used to apply a modulation effect For such tones the modulation lever is used to switch the rotary effect between slow and fast Could you have selected the SuperNatural E Piano sound You can t apply pitch bend or modulation effects to the SuperNatural E Piano sound Is the Tone Wheel screen appearing in the display The pitch bend effect cannot be applied with the pitch bend lever while the Tone Wheel screen is in the display In this case the pitch bend lever functions as a slow fast switch for the Rotary effect In some Tones the settings are such that sounds randomly play from the left or right side are panned each time the keys are pressed These settings cannot be changed Sounds can be distorted due to equalizer multi effect and Part volume settings Adjust the following settings e LAYER LEVEL sliders e System Master Volume settings e Equalizer Input Gain settings Is a distortion type effect being applied to the sou
101. djusts the sound of the hammer striking the string of an acoustic piano Higher values will increase the sound of the hammer striking the string Higher values produce a harder sound lower values produce a more mellow sound This lets you change the way that the sound will respond when you play the keyboard softly For example this can be adjusted suitably for solo performance or to prevent your sound from being buried in the rest of the band Increasing this value will allow fairly loud sounds to be produced even when you play with a light touch so that your performance will not be obscured by the playing of your band The tonal change will still be great even if you change this value 47 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Changing the Key Touch You can make advanced settings for the touch used for the keys 48 Changing this setting also changes the Key Touch setting in Edit Mode p 71 SPR LIGHT LIGHT Key Touch ee HEAVY SPR HEAVY Key Touch i Parameter REAL Velocity 1 127 Velo Delay Sens Velocity Delay Sensitiv ete ity Velo Keyflw Sens Veloc ity Keyfollow ooo Sensitivity STANDARD Key Off Position DEEP Description An even lighter setting than LIGHT This sets the keyboard to a light touch You can achieve fortissimo ff play with a less forceful touch than usual so the keyboard feels lighter This setting makes it easy to play even for children This sets the keyboard to
102. dren gt sescoosocosoooooosocooosoocococooosocoocooosocoosocooosocooooooooooooooooocoooooococosooooosocoosooooosooooooooooooooooooooooooo Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or this unit zeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeee If you need to move the instrument take note of the pre cautions listed below At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit It should be handled carefully all the while keeping it level Make sure to have a firm grip to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage e Disconnect the power cord e Disconnect all cords coming from external devices Before cleaning the unit turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet p 14 d Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply e Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter such as a refrigerator washing machine microwave oven or air conditioner or that contains a motor Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise If it is not practical to use a
103. e OFF Coa rse Tune sound s pitch in 48 48 semitone units 4 octaves F T Sets the sound s OFF Fine Tune pitch in units of 50 50 one cent 50 cents CHED 1 cent 1 100 semitone 63 Using the RD 700NX As a Master Keyboard Setting the Range for the Change in Pitch with the Pitch Bend Lever Bend Range This sets the amount of pitch change that will occur when you move the Pitch Bend lever 4 octaves Parameter Value B R OFF Bend Range EEN 0 48 semitone Setting the Amount of Modulation Applied Modulation Depth This sets the depth of the effect when the Modulation lever is tilted M D OFF Modulation Depth 0 127 00H 05H Turning Each Controller On and Off These settings determine whether the external MIDI device is controlled ON or not OFF by the pedals connected to each PEDAL jack the slider the Modulation lever the Pitch Bend lever and S1 S2 buttons Parameter Value 7 S S S va S2 S2 button LW2 CONTROL Slider LW2 UP1 CONTROL Slider UP1 Transmitting the Control Change USER CC You can assign and transmit two different control change messages Parameter Value CC1 User CC1 Number Value User CC1 Value CC2 User CC2 Number Value User CC2 Value OFF 0 127 64 Detailed Settings for Each Function The MENU button can be used to make a variety of settings Setting Parameters EDI
104. e Level controlled with MFX 2 CTRL Low Freq 200 400 Hz Frequency of the low range Low Gain 15 15 dB Gain of the low range Mid1 Freq 200 8000 Hz Frequency of the middle range 1 Mid1 Gain 15 15 dB Gain of the middle range 1 Width of the middle range 1 Mid1 Q 0 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 8 0 Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be affected Mid2 Freq 200 8000 Hz Frequency of the middle range 2 Mid2 Gain 15 15 dB Gain of the middle range 2 Width of the middle range 2 Mid2 Q 0 5 1 0 2 0 4 0 8 0 Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be affected High Freq 2000 4000 8000 Hz Frequency of the high range High Gain 15 15 dB Gain of the high range Level 0 127 Output Level 49 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Making Detailed Settings for the E Piano Tones 50 The RD 700NX contains a SuperNATURAL E Piano sound generator The SuperNATURAL E Piano sound generator is Rolande completely new sound generator which faithfully models the varieties and characteristics of the vintage electric pianos of the 60s through the 80s It is not limited to typical E piano modeling but also provides completely new types of E piano sound Unlike the parameters of a conventional synthesizer this allows you to create a variety of sounds in the way that a specialized engineer or tuner could do For example you can easily change the position of the pickups or exchange components of the sound genera
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106. e Preset bank contains recommended Live Sets Now try actually calling up a Live Set The current settings are erased when a Live Set is called up When you ve created settings that you like you should store them in the User bank For details on how to store your settings in the User bank refer to Storing Settings to Live Sets p 45 1 Press the LIVE SET button getting the indicator to light The Live Set screen will appear 2 Use the DEC INC buttons VALUE dial or LIVE SET buttons to select the Live Set to be called up Registering the Live Sets You Like You can also register the Live Sets you like and use frequently to the LIVE SET buttons These Live Sets are called Favorite Live Sets This function allows you to select Live Sets more quickly You can register a total of 40 Live Sets ten Live Sets in each of the four banks to the Favorite Live Sets 1 Inthe Live Set screen recall the Live Set that you want to register 2 Hold down the BANK PRESET button and press the BANK USER button The Favorite Live Set screen will appear 3 Use the TONE EDIT BANK CHANGE button to select the bank in which you want to register the Live Set 4 Hold down the Layer EDIT ASSIGN button and press the LIVE SET button at which you want to register the Live Set The Live Set will be registered to the button you pressed 5 Toreturn to the Live Set screen press the EXIT SHIFT button CHE Settings registered in the R
107. e Set begins CEXITI CENTERI When you have finished saving the Live Set the WRITE button s indicator goes out and you are returned to the Live Set screen Never switch off the power while Executing appears in the display Settings Not Saved in a Live Set The following settings cannot be saved to a Live Set e System Settings p 66 e Compressor Settings p 76 e V LINK Settings p 83 e Settings for Play Mode Transpose Center Cancel and Part Switch under Song Function p 84 e Rec Setting p 86 Pressing the Layer EDIT WRITE button in the Edit screen saves the System and V LINK settings 45 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones You can make detailed settings to adjust the piano sound that s used when you press the ONE TOUCH PIANO button p 26 46 These detailed settings can be saved for each variation NOTE When you press one of the ONE TOUCH PIANO buttons all settings other than the tone settings will be set to their power up default values Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Live Set p 45 In the ONE TOUCH PIANO screen use DEC INC or the VALUE dial to select the variation that you want to edit Press the TONE EDIT button The tone edit screen will appear Press the Cursor lt q gt buttons to switch screens and press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the parameter
108. e keys This setting changes the touch sensitivity according to the key range being used As the value is increased the touch becomes heavier in the upper registers and lighter in the lower keys Note off will occur at the depth of a conventional piano Note off will occur at a deeper position This is suitable for electric piano sounds Finely Adjusting the Tuning This procedure allows micro tuning of each individual key You can adjust this in a range of 50 0 to 50 0 cents in 0 1 cent steps One semitone is 100 cents Value OFF PRST PRESET USER Parameter Type In step 3 of Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones p 46 choose 2 Micro Tune Edit and press the ENTER button The Micro Tune Edit screen appears Micro Tune Edit YPE PRST C4 2 9 WRITE Pressing the EXIT SHIFT button returns you to the previous screen Press the Cursor A button to move the cursor to the value for TYPE Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select the type Press the Cursor W button to move the cursor to the numerical value Press the key to specify it as the one you want to tune Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to adjust the value If you want to save the setting press the LAYER EDIT WRITE button The setting is saved to USER Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed You can adjust this resonance when
109. e value Pressing the DEC and INC buttons simultaneously sets that parameter to the standard default value 5 When you finish making settings press the TONE EDIT button extinguishing its indicator You are returned to the Live Set screen Layer parameter list Parameter Description TONE This indicates the tone that is assigned to the layer You can select tone using the ONE TOUCH buttons and the LIVE SET buttons Sets the volume for each of the layers VOL Volume 0 127 The Volume setting is mainly used when multiple tones are playing to obtain the desired balance in volume between each layer The Pan setting localizes the sound image of each layer when the output is in stereo With an increase in the value for L PAN L64 0 R63 more of the sound will be heard as coming from the left side Similarly more of the sound will originate at the right if the value of R is increased When set to 0 the sound is heard as coming from the center REV Reverb Amount This sets the depth of the reverb and chorus effects cua 127 When this value is set to 0 no reverb or chorus effect is applied when the REVERB DEPTH knob or the CHORUS DEPTH knob is turned Chorus Amount nob Is turne You can perform with each Layer transposed to a different pitch When multiple tones are playing you can create a richer sound by setting the two Tones to different octaves Also if the Keyboard Mode is set to Split p 29 and you are playing a bass
110. ed Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada For C A US Proposition 65 WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name RD 700NX Type of Equipment Digital Piano Responsible Party Roland Corporation U S Address 5100 S Eastern Avenue Los Angeles CA 90040 2938 Telephone 323 890 3700 Symbolen anger att 1 EU lander maste den har produkten kasseras separat fran hush llsavfall i enlighet med varje regions best mmelser Produkter med den h r symbolen f r
111. eeeeeee USING THE UNIT SAFELY CAUTION The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation gt zeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee This RD 700NX for use only with Roland stand KS G8 Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability caus ing possible injury gt zeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeee Even if you observe the cautions given in the owner s manual certain types of handling may allow this product to fall from the stand or cause the stand to overturn Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product gt Always grasp only the plug on the power supply cord when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or this unit At regular intervals you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accu mulations away from its prongs Also disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of chil
112. emperament p 70 Transposing the entire keyboard Bs dade EE TRANSPOSE button p 32 Changing the pitch for each Tone RE TONE EDIT button gt Coarse Tune p 54 ER E oss TONE EDIT button gt Fine Tune p 54 Changing the pitch for each Layer EE LAYER EDIT button gt Transpose p 56 Changing the pitch for each EXTERNAL Layer E MIDI button gt Transpose p 62 Changing the pitch for each key of Piano Tone SEENEN TONE EDIT button gt 2 Micro Tune Edit p 48 102 Reverb Changing the amount of reverb for the entire RD 700NX Deh REVERB DEPTH knob p 33 Changing the amount of reverb for each Tone Sue eege LAYER EDIT button gt Reverb Amount p 56 Changing the reverb type REENEN REVERB button p 33 Ee MENU button gt 3 Effects gt Rev Type p 74 Chorus Delay Changing the amount of chorus for the entire RD 700NX See CHORUS DELAY DEPTH knob p 33 Changing the amount of chorus for each Tone TEE LAYER EDIT button gt Chorus Amount p 56 Changing the chorus type ae CHORUS DELAY button p 33 RE MENU button gt 3 Effects gt Cho Type p 75 Multi Effects Changing the Multi Effects type for each Tone Eegen TONE EDIT button gt MFX1 MFX2 p 54 Setting the Multi Effects ON OFF for Individual Parts eT ee oe ror TONE EDIT button gt MFX1 Sw MFX2 Sw p 54 Initializing the settings Initializing the One Touch Piano Tone dE TONE EDIT button gt 5 Initialize p 49 Initializi
113. en 79 Detailed Settings for Each Function Deleting a Song SONG Delete 1 6 7 80 This operation deletes a saved song Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears EDIT MENU Sustem Key Touch the 2 Control 3 Effects oar lig Ot hehe Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 5 File then press the ENTER button The Edit screen appears EDIT File O LIVE SET Save 1 LIYE SET Load 2 LI E SET Delete 2 LINE SET Copy A GUNG Delete 5 SONG Copy Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 4 SONG Delete then press the ENTER button The following screen appears EDIT SONG Delete USE ALL PianoBacking MID Voice NM MEDIA Press the LAYER EDIT MEDIA button to select the memory containing the song you want to delete Use the Cursor W A buttons or the VALUE dial to select the song that you want to delete and press the ENTER button The confirmation message appears Are You Sure CEXIT CENTER If you do not want to delete the song press the EXIT SHIFT button CHD If you choose ALL all songs will be deleted Press the ENTER button to delete the song Be sure never to turn off the power while the delete is in progress Press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen Copying a Song SONG Copy Y
114. en you change Live Sets p 44 Refer to Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched EQ Mode p 67 NOTE Hish Mid Gain RER TE HELP NUMERIC Input Gain THIGH MIDJ Gain 8 0dB Frequency 1600Hz Q 1 0 BAND GRAPHIC Input Gain OdB HIGH MID Gain Frequency Q BAND GRAPHIC Sounds may be distorted with certain knob settings If this occurs adjust the Input Gain on the upper of the NUMERIC screen 35 Performance Disabling the Button By engaging the Panel Lock function you can disable panel functions This prevents settings from being changed inadvertently on stage or in other such situations However you ll still be able to operate the following buttons and knobs even while Panel Lock is in force e VOLUME slider e DISPLAY CONTRAST knob e Pitch Bend Modulation lever e Pedals e ONE TOUCH PIANO buttons e ONE TOUCH E PIANO buttons e EXIT SHIFT button 1 While holding down the MENU button and press the ENTER button A screen like the one shown at right will appear Panel is Locked 2 Press the ONE TOUCH PIANO buttons the ONE TOUCH E PIANO buttons or the EXIT SHIFT Press EXIT button to cancel Panel Lock CHED You can assign the Panel Lock function to the S1 button or S2 button Refer to Assigning the S1 S2 buttons When S1 S2 Mode is Set to SYSTEM p 68 36 Using the Convenient Functions in Perfor
115. equipment or are e Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are e Exposed to steam or smoke or are e Subject to salt exposure or are e Humid or are e Exposed to rain or are e Dusty or sandy or are e Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is recommended by Roland seeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable If not using a stand you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit pro vides a level surface that will properly support the unit and keep it from wobbling WARNING The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described as marked on the rear side of unit Use only the attached power supply cord Also the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device zeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord nor place heavy objects on it Doing so can damage the cord produc ing severed elements and short circu
116. ere and how the display is situated In such instances adjust the display contrast by turning the DISPLAY CONTRAST knob on the rear panel Rear Panel 4 DISPLAY Gel H Les nn ND MEMORY MIDI CONTRAST DAMPER FC2 FC1 THRU OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 Pay V L INK EA You can copy Live Set files and song files to separately sold USB memory for safekeeping You can also play back SMF music files that s saved on USB memory or play audio files from USB memory p 38 1 Connect your USB memory to the USB MEMORY connector located on the RD 700N X s rear panel Rear Panel a Ze DISPLAY PEDA MEMORY MIDI CONTRAST DAMPER FC2 s y aa a o R C e Never insert or remove a USB memory while this unit s power is on Doing so may corrupt the unit s data or the data on the USB memory e Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in until it is firmly in place CHED If you re using new USB memory you must first initialize format it on the RD 700NX For details refer to Formatting Memory Format p 81 18 Getting Ready Connecting the CD Drive If you re using a stand KS G8 you can use the screw holes on the bottom of the RD 700NX to attach a CD drive sold separately CHD For information on turning on off your CD drive and how to insert or remove a CD refer to the owner s manual that came with your CD drive 1 Connect the USB cable included with the CD drive to the RD 700NX s USB MEMORY connect
117. ess the ENTER button The playback part switch setting screen will appear Part Switch 1 2 3 4 Le A a a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 w A L i OA Oo Oe Lei Lei Use the cursor lt q gt buttons to select a part and use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to turn that part on off When you have finished making the settings press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator Parameter Description Turns each part on off for song Part Switch playback Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears 2 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 8 Utility and press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen EDIT CUtility 0 Song Function 1 Rec Setting 2 Factory Reset Current 3 Factory Reset All 4 3 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 3 Factory Reset Current or 4 Factory Reset All Parameter Description Factory Reset Current The currently selected Live Set returned to their factory settings The settings stored in the RD 700NX can be Factory Reset Al returned to their factory settings 5 NOTE While the Factory Reset is in progress no sounds are produced even when the keys are pressed In addition Rhythms being played are also stopped Factory Reset Current 4 Press the ENTER button A screen like the one shown below appears 6 The settings stored in the RD 700N
118. ess the Cursor W A buttons to select 7 V LINK Press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen EDIT C LINK LINK Mode nb LINK Tx Channel LINK OUT Port Key Range Lowest No 1 WRITE LOCAL OFF Press the Cursor W A buttons to move the Cursor to the parameter to be set Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the value When you have finished making the settings press the MENU button You are returned to the previous screen MEMO If you want to save this settings press the LAYER EDIT WRITE button Settings saved in the RD 700NX are not deleted even when the power is turned off Detailed Settings of V LINK Parameter Description PC Clip output with the white BANK PC keys Bank Select Pallet output V LINK Mode with the black keys NOTE Note output This selects the MIDI channel V LINK Tx Channel 1 16 f used in outputting messages This selects the port used for outputting messages If the System parameter MIDI OUT3 MODE setting p 110 is set to THRU V LINK data will not be transmitted even if you choose the OUT 3 setting ALL OUT1 OUT2 V LINK OUT Port OUT3 USB This select the range of keys to A0 C8 use as the V LINK controller Key Range This sets the number that is output when the lowest key in the range set with Key Range is pressed When V LINK Mode is set to BANK PC When V LINK Mode is set to NOTE
119. gorously e To remove stubborn dirt use a commercially available keyboard cleaner that does not contain abrasives Start by wiping lightly If the dirt does not come off wipe using gradually increasing amounts of pressure while taking care not to scratch the keys e Do not use benzene paint thinner or alcohol on the instrument 97 Main Specifications RD 700NX Digital Piano Conforms to General MIDI 2 System 98 Keyboard Section Sound Generator Section Maximum Polyphony Parts Sound Generator Live Set Effects SMF Audio File Player File Format Recorder Section File Format Others Rhythm Pattern Controllers Display Connectors Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Accessories 88 keys PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement 128 voices Live Set 4 layers 16 parts SuperNATURAL Piano SuperNATURAL E Piano Virtual Tone Wheel Organ PCM Sound Generator GM2 for SMF Playback Preset 300 User 100 Multi Effects 2 x 4 systems 84 types Reverb 6 types Chorus 3 types 3 band Compressor 4 band Digital Equalizer Standard MIDI File format 0 1 Audio File WAV 44 1 kHz 16 bit linear MP3 Audio File WAV 44 1 kHz 16 bit linear 200 patterns LAYER LEVEL slider x 4 Assignable EQUALIZER knobs x 4 REVERB knob CHORUS knob COMPRESSOR knob SOUND FOCUS knob Pitch Bend Modulation lever S1 S2 Buttons Assignable Graphic LCD 240 x 128 dots OUTPUT
120. gs press the Other Reverb Settings MENU button extinguishing its indicator You can make even more detailed reverb settings You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen When you select a Reverb Type a number of parameters unique to that type are displayed 74 Detailed Settings for Each Function Setting Chorus and Delay Chorus adds depth and spaciousness to the sound You can select whether to use this as a chorus effect or a delay effect You can set the amount of Chorus applied separately for each individual tone p 56 Chorus Type You can select the chorus type When you change the Chorus Type the Chorus parameters will be automatically adjusted to the optimal values Rather than setting the chorus parameters one by one you can make the settings more easily by first setting the Chorus Type and then changing only the necessary parameters The way the CHORUS DELAY indicators light changes with the selected type Parameter Description Chorus or Delay is not used The indicator does not light Normal Chorus CHORUS The CHORUS indicator remains Cho Type lit Chorus Type DELAY Normal Delay The DELAY indicator remains lit GM2 This is a GM2 reverb CHORUS The CHORUS indicator flashes Other Chorus Settings You can make even more detailed chorus delay settings When you select a Chorus Type a number of parameters unique to that type are displayed 75
121. gt 0 System gt Master Volume p 67 Changing the volume for Individual Layer EE LAYER LEVEL slider p 31 Ee LAYER EDIT button gt Volume p 56 Key Touch and Velocity Changing the key touch SE MENU button gt 1 Key Touch p 71 Changing the value of velocity for each Layer ge Weg LAYER EDIT button gt Velocity Sens p 57 APII EIE I A E LAYER EDIT button gt Velocity Max p 57 TEE TETEE EEE LAYER EDIT button gt Velocity Range p 57 Control Disabling the Pedal or Bender for Individual Layer EE LAYER EDIT button gt Switch p 57 Changing the function of the pedals ge MENU button gt 2 Control gt FC1 FC2 Pedal Assign p 72 Changing the function of the sliders EEN MENU button gt 2 Control gt Slider Assign p 73 Changing the function of the sliders S1 S2 buttons MEOSE PETET TROE MENU button gt 2 Control gt S1 S2 Assign p 73 Key Range Setting the Key Range for each Layer EE LAYER EDIT button gt Key Range p 56 Equalizer Preventing equalizer settings from being switched Ee Bae MENU button gt 0 System gt EQ Mode p 67 E A A AE IES I TIT T TETE TETE EQUALIZER knob p 35 Compressor Selecting the type of compressor PEE re E MENU button gt 4 Compressor gt Type p 76 Pitch and Tuning Changing the pitch for the entire RD 700NX EE MENU button gt 0 System gt Master Tune p 67 Changing the temperament DEE EE MENU button gt 0 System gt T
122. h one octave above that of the key pressed 3rd Percussion sounds at a pitch an octave and a fifth above that of the key pressed Slow The percussion s attenuation time is lengthened This softens the sense of attack Fast The percussive sound will decay more quickly This gives more of a sense of attack for a sharp sound When percussion is on the 1 pitch will not be produced Even if you ve edited the tone wheel settings they will return to their previous state if you select ONE TOUCH PIANO ONE TOUCH E PIANO or a Live Set If you want to keep the changes you made save the Live Set p 45 42 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Changing the Undulation of the Organ Tone Rotary Effect While the Tone Wheel screen is displayed you can change the undulation rate of the Rotary effect with the Pitch Bend lever The Rotary effect is an effect that recreates the sound of the rotating speakers used to augment the sound of an organ Moving the pitch bend lever to left or right will toggle the Rotary effect between fast and slow regardless of the direction in which you move the lever MENG This Pitch Bend Lever setting is effective only in the Tone Wheel screen Changing the Layer LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments You can change the Feet assigned to each of the Layer LEVEL sliders used in Tone Wheel mode 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light EDIT MENU The Edit Menu screen appears 2 Press the Curs
123. he DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the value 4 When you finish making settings press the TONE EDIT button extinguishing its indicator You are returned to the Live Set screen If you ve selected a Piano tone a tone wheel organ tone or a SuperNatural E Piano tone some items will not be available for editing The value is shown as for such items Tone parameter list Parameter Description UPPER1 UPPER2 Layer LOWER1 LOWER2 Choose the Layer for which you want to make settings 1 When the layer to be set is selected the name of the assigned tone appears one You can select tone using the LIVE SET buttons Limits the volume change produced by variations in your playing touch and also reduces the sense of stereo allowing your Piano Typel sound to be more prominent in the band s overall mix This parameter is effective only with respect to SuperNATURAL Piano Reduces the sense of stereo Piano Type2 This parameter is effective only with respect to SuperNATURAL Piano Sound Focus Changes the sound from soft to strikingly unique Type E Piano Type This parameter is effective only with respect to certain SuperNATURAL E Piano tones Sound Lift Limits the volume change produced by variations in your playing touch BCEE Controls the harmonic content of the upper range making your sound more prominent This setting has no effect with respect to SuperNATURAL Piano tones ZE Boosts the mid range f
124. he Cursor W A buttons to select 2 Control 3 Press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen The pitch will fall in the same way as when you move the Pitch BEND DOWN Bend lever toward the left EDIT CControl NSL COG SOFT FC2 CCOG6 SOSTENUTO AETERTOUCH Controls aftertouch Each pedal press raises the key range in octave steps up to 4 octaves higher 02 COUPLE 10CT 01 COUPLE 10CT OCTAVE UP LA LA LA N M Each pedal press lowers the key range in octave steps up to 4 octaves lower 133 OCTAVE DOWN 4 Press the Cursor q P gt buttons to switch screens and press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the The external sequencer will START STOP start stop parameter to be set 135 The tempo will be modified to 5 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the the interval at which you press TAP TEMPO value the pedal 6 When you have finished making the settings press the FCI an Pie Starts and stops Rhythms p 37 MENU button extinguishing its indicator E me You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen SONG PLY STP Starts and stops the song p 38 Returns you to the beginning of SONG RESET the song Turns on off multi effect 1 p 41 for the layer specified by MFX MFX1 SW Control Destination Turns on off multi effect 2 p 41 for the layer specified by MFX MFX2 SW Control
125. he Tones for UPPER 1 played Likewise pressing the LOWER 1 button and LOWER 2 button lets you then layer four tones 28 Performance Playing Different Tones in Two Different Sections of the Keyboard 2 Such a division of the keyboard into right and left hand sections is called a Split and the key where the division takes place is called the Split Point While in Split mode a sound played in the right side is called an UPPER part and the sound played in the left side is called a LOWER part The split point key is included in the LOWER section The Split Point has been set at the factory to F 3 CHE You can change the split point Please refer to Changing the Keyboard s Split Point p 29 EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL o See GE WE FOCUS S e S Ki Ki lt Le gt HALL 1 N chorus gt 2 2 S ON OFF es S e e Press the SPLIT button getting the indicator to light a Point F 3 LOWER 1 button lights The UPPER tone plays in the right hand section of the keyboard and the lt lt a eg LOWER tone plays in the left hand section To exit Split mode press the SPLIT button once more and the indicator light goes out Changing the Keyboard s Split Point ahaha A d g r d d gt a gt RK gt gt e gt _ amp amp e gp gp gp e e e g a o o o o o o o o o 86 You can Sege Se point at which ge kayboardi S divided the Spl
126. he data will be stored on USB memory connected to the USB MEMORY connector on the rear panel positions where the characters are to be input EDIT CLIVE SET Save SS D KH TOL SET File MEDIA DELETE Press the Cursor A button to select 0 Live Set Save then Press the Cursor 4 gt buttons to move the cursor to the Detailed Settings for Each Function Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to enter the name Names can consist of up to 16 characters The following characters are available space amp 0 9 A Z _ a z When the TONE EDIT DELETE button is pressed a single character blank space is inserted while holding down the SHIFT button press the TONE EDIT INSERT button to delete one character You can t save a Live Set file with a name that starts with a period Do not use a period at the beginning of the name Repeat steps 5 6 to input the name When you ve finished entering the file name press the ENTER button The Live Set file will be saved Executing appears in the display while the save is in progress Be sure never to turn off the power CHED If a file with the same name has already been saved the confirmation message Overwrite OK appears To overwrite the Live Set file press the ENTER button to save the file under a different name press the EXIT SHIFT button Press the MENU button extinguishing its
127. hich you press the button 11 SONG PLY STP Starts and stops the song p 38 12 Returns you to the beginning of SONG RESET the song e Rewinds the son SONG BWD g ij Fast forwards the son SONG FWD g 7 15 Turns on off multi effect 1 p 41 MEX1 SW for the layer specified by MFX Control Destination 16 Turns on off multi effect 2 p 41 MFX2 SW for the layer specified by MFX Control Destination When using the rotary effect switches the rotary effect between slow and fast 17 ROTARY SPEED 4 Playing a key will also sound an COUPLE 2OCT additional note two octave lower Detailed Settings for Each Function Assigning Functions to the LAYER LEVEL Sliders Slider Assign Here you can assign the function that the LAYER LEVEL sliders will perform when the CONTROL indicator is lit Parameter Value Function Parameter Setting Changed 00 OFF No control Controller Numbers CC00 CC127 a Raises the pitch BEND UP BEND DOWN Lowers the pitch UP1 UP2 ee Slider AFTERTOUCH Controls After Touch Assign Adjusts the amount of multi effect 1 p 41 for the layer specified by MFX Control Destination MFX1 CTRL Adjusts the amount of multi effect 2 p 41 for the layer specified by MFX Control Destination MFX2 CTRL i LA LA LA LA N Sg N zA O Specifying the Destination Layer for Multi Effect Control MFX Ctrl Dest Here you can specify the layer that will be affected when u
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130. ike or apply strong pressure to the display A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during normal operation When connecting disconnecting all cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer to use headphones so you do not need to be concerned about those around you The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by playing an instrument can be transmitted through a floor or wall to an unexpected extent In particular when using headphones please take care not to cause annoyance to others nearby When you need to transport the unit package it in the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equivalent packaging materials Use only the specified expression pedal EV 5 EV 7 sold separately By connecting any other expression pedals you risk causing malfunction and or damage to the unit Using USB Memories e Carefully insert the USB memories all the way in until it is firmly in place e Never touch the terminals of the USB memories Also avoid getting the terminals dirty e USB memories are constructed using precision components handle the USB memories carefully paying particul
131. ince the RD 700NX uses a liquid crystal screen it may happen that no text or graphics appear in the screen if the temperature is below zero degrees Celsius 32 degrees Fahrenheit These occur due to the nature of a liquid crystal display and do not indicate a malfunction They can be minimized by adjusting the contrast of the screen This is due to the nature of an LCD screen it does not indicate a malfunction Is the pedal connected correctly ie Plug the cord firmly into the pedal jack is Are you using a pedal made by another manufacturer i5 p Use the pedal included with the RD 700NX or an optional DP Series or similar pedal Are you using optional Roland USB memory Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non Roland USB memory S products If you are unable to read or write USB memory successfully change the USB Memory Mode setting The RD 700NX s piano sound faithfully simulates the depth and resonance of an acoustic piano and this may give the impression of reverberation even if you ve defeated the Reverb effect 93 Material Problem The sound of the higher notes suddenly changes from a certain key High pitched ringing is heard Low notes sound wrong or are buzzy Can t rewind or fastforward Songs in USB memory are not played immediately Check Solution Page On an acoustic piano the approximately one and a half octaves of notes at the top of the key
132. ions are detected by a pickup On this type of piano the tonal character can be adjusted by changing the angle of the tone bars and pickups Higher settings will emphasize the fundamental producing a thicker sound The typical E Piano uses pickups to convert the vibrations of the tone bars into sound By adjusting this parameter you can obtain the effect of changing the distance between the tone bars and the pickups Lowering this value will move the tone bars and pickups farther apart This makes it easier for you to produce varied dynamics Increasing this value will produce a more powerful sound This adjusts the balance between two components of the attack the Bell component and the Thump produced by the hammer Adjusting this value from 0 toward the negative side will emphasize the bell sound while adjusting it toward the positive side will emphasize the hammer sound This adjusts the tonal character of the bell sound included in the attack Adjusting this value from 0 toward the negative side will produce a heavier character while adjusting it toward the positive side will produce a lighter character This adjusts the damper noise the noise heard when you press the damper pedal to release the tone bars Increasing this value will make the damper noise louder Depending on the selected Tone this may have no effect This adjusts resonances such as the key off sound the faint sound heard when you release a key Higher va
133. is a combination of the A A in r h HESE coh onsen adorn 6 When you have finished making the sett gs press the scales Performances are possible MENU button extinguishing its indicator in all keys first technique III You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen Arabic Scale ARABIC This scale is suitable for Arabic music Temperament Key e Ge r G g Ss Sets the keynote 70 Changing the Key Touch Key Touch The setting below allows you to adjust the response you get from the keyboard when you finger the keys Parameter Value Description An even lighter setting than SPR LIGHT LIGHT This sets the keyboard to a light touch You can achieve fortissimo ff play with a less forceful touch than MEDIUM so the keyboard feels lighter This setting makes it easy to play even for children LIGHT This sets the keyboard to the standard touch You can play with the most natural touch This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano MEDIUM Key Touch This sets the keyboard toa heavy touch You have to finger the keyboard more forcefully than MEDIUM in order to play fortissimo ff so the keyboard touch feels heavier Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to what you play HEAVY An even heavier setting than SPR HEAVY HEAVY MENG e This setting will change automatically depending on the Key Touch Offset setting described below Making Fine Adjustments to the
134. it Ce in ore ZEN Hold down the SPLIT button for several seconds Current value of the setting is displayed split Point While holding down the SPLIT button press the key that is to become the new split point F 3 When you release the SPLIT button the previous display will reappear The split point key is included in the LOWER section When you specify the split point each layer s key range LWR Key Range L R Lower p 56 and UPR Key Range Upper p 56 will be divided to left and right ite ange l at the split point and will be set to the values shown in the table UPPER 1 UPPER 2 Split Point 1 C8 LOWER 1 LOWER 2 AO Split Point CHED e When the split point is changed the Key Range LWR Key Range Lower p 56 UPR Key Range Upper p 56 value also changes e You can change the split point adjusting it in semitone increments by UPPER 1 holding down the SPLIT button and pressing the DEC INC buttons You can also use the VALUE dial to change the split point UPPER 2 e You can freely set whatever key ranges you like to each layer For details LOWER 1 refer to LWR Key Range Lower p 56 UPR Key Range Upper p 56 29 Performance Changing the Tone for a Layer EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL SONG RHYTHM 28 VOLUME gt COMPRESSOR S 1 Press the Layer EDIT button to access the layer edit screen USER DI Concert Grand gt 2 Use the Cu
135. it does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance sseeeesseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee In households with small children an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it zeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Do not force the unit s power supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices Be especial ly careful when using extension cords the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord outlet must never exceed the power rating watts amperes for the extension cord Excessive loads can cause the insula tion on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page DO NOT play a CD ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss Damage to speakers or other system components may result aeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
136. its Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards aeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeseeeeege This unit either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should immediately stop using the unit and consult an audiologist aeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeseeeege Do not place containers containing liquid on this product Never allow foreign objects e g flammable objects coins wires or liquids e g water or juice to enter this product Doing so may cause short circuits faulty operation or other malfunctions WARNING Immediately turn the power off remove the power cord from the outlet and request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page when e The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or e If smoke or unusual odor occurs e Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or e The unit has been exposed to rain or otherwise has become wet or e The un
137. ke the region narrower Initialize Frequency at which the high HF Damp 16 15000 Hz BYPASS frequency content of the resonant Init One Touch Piano sound will be cut BYPASS no cut Parameters Frequency at which the low LF Damp Freq BYPASS 16 15000 Hz frequency content of the resonant OK sound will be cut BYPASS no cut Adjusts the extent to which the lid ae Lid e of the grand piano is open To cancel the Initialize press the EXIT SHIFT button Level 0 127 Output Level 2 Press the ENTER button P Sft Amount 0 127 Amount of fluctuations The confirmation message appears P Sft Level 0 127 Volume of fluctuations Center frequency of filter used to cut the high frequency portions EES e HZ BRASE of the fluctuations BYPASS no Are You Sure cut CEAITIJ CENTER Center frequency of filter used to P Sft HPF BYPASS 16 15000 Hz cut the low frequency portions of the fluctuations BYPASS no cut P Sft to Rev 0 127 Amount by which the fluctuations To cancel the procedure press the EXIT SHIFT button are made to resonate further l 3 Press the ENTER button once again Volume of additional slight Damper offset 0 64 resonance when the damper The ONE TOUCH PIANO buttons tones are initialized pedal is not pressed Making the Equalizer Settings This sets the equalization Parameter Description Sw OFF ON When set to ON the effect is applied C2 Low Gain High Gain Selects the parameter to b
138. l be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen Selecting the Type of Compressor Type When you change the this parameter the Compressor parameters will be automatically adjusted to the optimal values You can make the settings easily by first setting the Compressor Type and then changing only the necessary parameters HARD COMP Applies strong compression SOFT COMP Applies mild compression Type LOW BOOST Boosts the low end Compressor Type MID BOOST Boosts the midrange HI BOOST Boosts the high end USER The saved settings are written Parameter Detailed Settings of Compressor Parameter Description PO 30 63 20 100 This sets the frequency separat 125 160 200 250 Split Freq L ing the low frequency range ENER LOW and midrange MID 800 Hz g 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 This sets the frequency separat Split Freq H 2000 2500 3150 ing the high frequency range 4000 5000 6300 HIGH and midrange MID 8000 Hz When set to ORIGINAL the ORIGINAL resulting effect will be exactly as Depth 41207 specified by the settings The higher the value the deeper the effect 0 24 dB Level 1 dB 1 Step Output Level This sets the time it takes until Attack Time 0 100 ms the level is compressed after the input exceeds the Threshold This sets the time it takes for the compression to be released Relea eS at eine after the input falls below the Threshold Threshold 36 dB 0 dB
139. l included with the RD 700NX to one of the PEDAL jacks When connected to the DAMPER jack the pedal can be used as a damper pedal Connecting the pedal to the FC1 or FC2 jack allows you to assign a variety of functions to the pedal p 57 p 72 Set the switch on the included pedal to Continuous when the pedal is connected 16 Getting Ready Turning the Power On and Off Once the connections have been completed p 15 turn on power to your various devices in the order specified By turning on devices in the wrong order you risk causing malfunction and or damage to speakers and other devices Turning On the Power 1 Before you turn on the power use the VOLUME slider to minimize the volume Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment vvyvvyvvwvyvvv yw lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt O 2 Press the upper portion of the POWER ON switch on the back of the RD 700NX to turn on the power The unit is powered up and the display s backlighting comes on POWER ON FS T N To prevent incorrect functioning of the Pitch Bend Modulation Lever p 34 refrain from touching the lever while the power to the RD 700NX is turned on This unit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required before the unit will operate normally Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching o
140. l lower the frequency and turning it toward the HELP NUMERIC positive direction will raise the frequency GRAPHIC High Mid Gain EENT High Mid Gain RER TOE TE iki HELP NUMERIC NUMERIC Input Gain THIGH MIBDJ Gain 8 0dB Frequency 1600Hz Q 1 0 BAND GRAPHIC You can press the TONE EDIT NUMERIC button to get a numerical reading for the value of the setting Pressing the TONE EDIT NUMERIC button toggles you between NUMERIC and GRAPHIC as the format for what you see indicated in the screen The way settings are made differs depending on the format used as follows When the Graphic format is used e Slightly adjust the knob for the range in which you want to change the value to move the cursor e Press the Cursor lt q P gt buttons to adjust the frequency e Press the Cursor W A buttons to adjust the Q When the Numeric format is used e Press the Cursor W A lt d gt buttons to move the cursor e Press the DEC INC buttons to change the value e Repeatedly press the Layer EDIT BAND button to step through the frequency ranges for editing e In the low range LOW and high range HIGH screens you can switch the equalizer type Parameter Value Type Shelving Peaking 3 To turn the equalizer off press the EQUALIZER ON OFF button extinguishing its indicator CHD You can set the RD 700NX so that the equalizer settings are not changed wh
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142. ller SECON EE 20 C T Coarse TUNG 0 ccc ccc cc cece cece eee e ence eeeeeeeeees 63 KIEREN ee Ee eg 11 Re OME EE 55 D Blieder 47 51 Damper Polarity E 69 DC ee E E E rs 63 Decay Time Offset EE 55 IEN 11 24 Det Eeer 25 DISPLAY Sec505a heen es hee anaes che taess een A AR 11 DISPLAY CONTRAST KNOb ER 12 DIVET EEN 89 Klee TE 47 E ENTER BUON EE 11 EO NOOS esrar re OEE E een E EEE 67 Se EE 35 49 EQUALIZER ON OFF REEGELE de dE EEN EE ek 10 Emor WIGS EE 94 EXITSMIFI BUOM EE 11 F Factory Reset All EE 85 Factory Reset Current EE 85 EEEE Gl EE 39 Favorite EE 44 Kabed EEE E E A E T O E 69 aae EE 69 SE 42 43 PING TUNG EE 54 dE 81 PPS TUNG EE 63 H lut EE 47 MIGA KOD co renatoundaeeenecasenensaeorenvatueanedaepeunas 10 MIGA MIDI ee EE 10 PWV e 51 l UNT EUN ON EE 11 24 Jee 49 Ivory Feel KEV EE 97 K Key OFF POSINOM EE 48 71 Key Off Reso Key Off Resonance cc ccc cence eee eeeee 51 Vgl ell e 47 EE Ee 83 Ve EE 48 71 Key Touch ONSCE ee EE ER RE Ee 48 71 On Co et ee eee te Terre ee er ee ee ee ee 13 L Eer 21 54 LAYER EDIT Button E 11 LAYER LEVEL Slider ee Se Ee 10 31 59 LAYER OWIE ENEE 10 31 59 eh NEE 51 Bi EE 47 BUR 21 44 LIVE SET BUTTONS EE 11 24 Ea e 79 LIVE SET Ctrl Ch LIVE SET ehre Ke EE 69 LWE SET Dolet cca EE 78 LVE ETEO EE 78 LIVE SET SAVE spans hee 77 EIVE Eeer EE 22 Local ON OM GE 83 Local SWINGIN EE 86 87 DOWGST NG EE 83 LOW MOE EE 10 LOW MID KOU EE 10 LWR Key Range Lowe
143. lues will produce a louder key off sound At a setting of 10 there will be no key off sound at all Depending on the selected Tone this may have no effect This adjusts the amount of hum and other noise that leaks into the pickups Electric pianos were susceptible to various types of noise and this noise would sometimes be output along with the sounds of the performance Depending on the effect settings such noises can produce an authentic lively atmosphere Adjusting this value from 0 toward the negative side will produce a clearer sound while adjusting it toward the positive side will produce a dirty sound At a setting of 10 there will be no hum at all Depending on the selected Tone this may have no effect By changing the tuning type you can change the way in which chords will resonate Depending on the selected Tone this may have no effect This adjusts the volume of the E Piano tone 51 Making Detailed Settings for the ONE TOUCH Tones NEW CASE This combines TINE EP with a variation of it reproducing a typical E piano sound of the late 70s through 80s Selecting an Effect You can apply a multi effect you ve selected from 84 different effect types For details on the available effect types refer to the Effect List p 96 EF Parameter Description S h T fA Treble 50 50 Amount of boost cut for the e ecting t e ype 0 mp high frequency range SE A t of boost cut for th This switches the a
144. mances Playing Rhythm The RD 700NX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz Rock and other various musical genres These drum patterns are referred to as Rhythms EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTRO BH 9 S IG RHYTI 28 2 LOWER 1 2 UPPER 1 E EI EY 1 Press the SELECT button to make the button indicator light The SONG RHYTHM screen will appear 2 Press the Layer EDIT SONG RHYTHM button to access the RHYTHM screen Each time you press the Layer EDIT SONG RHYTHM button you ll alternate between the SONG screen and the RHYTHM screen 3 Press the p gt W button so it s lit the rhythm will begin sounding When you press the B gt ff button once again to turn off its light the rhythm will stop MEMO If you press the Layer EDIT SONG RHYTHM button to switch to the SONG screen while a rhythm is playing the rhythm will stop Changing Rhythm Tempos 1 Inthe Rhythm screen press the Cursor A button to move the cursor to the tempo RHYTHM indication in the top line of the screen RHY 001 2 Use the DEC INC buttons or VALUE dial to change the tempo 8 Beat Pop The Rhythm are played at the selected tempo CET SONG RHY THM The way Rhythm is played and the tempo display may differ with some Rhythm Patterns If you press the MENU button and then choose 6 Rhythm you ll be able to edit a variety of other settings in addition to the rhythm s tempo and patte
145. mp of the E Piano By changing the combination of Bass 0 50 EE ae E piano type and amp type you can create a variety of sounds ranging from standard E piano sounds to new sounds that have not been Tremolo Sw OFF ON Turns tremolo on off heard before THRU No amp will be used OLD CASE This combines TINE EP with a variation of it reproducing a typical E 52 Tremolo Rate Ka Mode Hz Note 1 Tremolo Rate Hz 0 05 10 00 Hz Tremolo Rate Note 1 D Tremolo Depth 0 127 When this is set to note the effect is synchronized with the tempo Frequency of the tremolo Hz Frequency of the tremolo UN Depth of the tremolo Specifies the duty cycle of the LFO waveform used to apply tremolo Increasing this value will increase the piano sound of the early 70s Tremolo Duty Eh duty cycle of the LFO waveform for 5 ay the L channel the duty cycle for the SE ES escription R channel will decrease Treble 50 50 EE EE Type of the speaker high frequency range f LINE OLD NEW Speaker Sim When LINE is selected no Amount of boost cut for th SEHR Bass 50450 mount of boost cut for the speaker used low frequency range Drive Amount of distortion Tremolo Sw OFF ON Turns tremolo on off Level 0 127 Adjust the output level Tremolo Rate Mode Hz Note 1 Tremolo Rate Hz 0 05 10 00 Hz Tremolo Rate Note 1 D Tremolo Depth 0 127 When this is set to note
146. n power Even with the volume all the way down you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on but this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction In the unlikely event the power is turned off or cut off while Factory Reset p 85 is in progress the data may become corrupted and it may require additional time for the unit to start up the next time 3 Turn on the power to connected external devices 4 Adjust the volume of the connected external devices 5 Adjust the RD 700NX s volume Turning Off the Power 1 Before you switch on the power turn the volume down all the way by moving the VOLUME slider Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment 2 Turn off the power to connected external devices 3 Press the lower portion of the POWER ON switch on the back of the RD 700NX The power is switched off If you need to turn off the power completely first turn off the POWER ON switch then unplug the power cord from the power outlet Refer to Power Supply p 6 17 Getting Ready Adjusting the Volume 1 Adjust the volume using the VOLUME slider Move the slider up to increase the volume or down to lower it Also adjust the volume of the connected device to an appropriate level WV NEY OW NOVY A i The characters in the display may be difficult to view immediately after turning on the power or after extended use this may also be because of wh
147. naural output use the L MONO jack p 15 BALANCED OUT L R Jacks Connectors for balanced output of the audio signals Connect to mixers and other such gear p 15 21 PHONES Jack A set of headphones can be connected to this jack p 15 19 20 Even when headphones are connected sound will still be output from the OUTPUT jacks and BALANCED OUT jacks 12 Getting Ready Placing the RD 700NX on a Stand If you place the RD 700NX on a stand you must use the KS G8 sold separately When placing the RD 700NX on the KS G8 place it in the position shown below Using the RD 700NX with any other stand may produce an unstable situation possibly causing the instrument to fall or overturn and resulting in injury or damage For details on how to assemble the stand refer to the owner s manual that accompanied the stand Seen from the side Align the seam in the RD 700NX s panel on the bottom near the front with the corners of the stand s rubber feet Seen from the rear POWER ON ust DISPLAY _ PEDAL wn ourrur vos vr CONTRAST DAMPER Fea FT Tous az ae D GE S oeme o R L 3 g c E Align the center screw on the bottom of the RD 700NX with the center of the stand When placing the RD 700NX on the stand be careful not to pinch your fingers between the instrument and the stand 13 Getting Ready Connecting the Power Cord Rear Panel POWER ON Roland AD Z
148. nd The screen is displayed by selecting a Organ Tone TW Organ 1 10 for any layer in the Live Set screen and then pressing Cursor the gt button Is the SPLIT button set to OFF Key Range goes into effect when the SPLIT button set to ON Page p 44 p 26 p 73 p 59 p 30 D 38 p 42 p 42 p 31 p 67 p 35 p 42 p 62 p 56 Problem Pitch is Odd Sound is Cut Off Sound continues even after removing fingers from keys Exclusive Messages Cannot Be Received Song Data Not Played Back Correctly Pedal function is not affected S1 S2 buttons function is not affected Nothing appears in the screen Vertical lines appear in the screen Color is washed out at the edges of the screen Screen display is irregular when power is turned on off Pedal does not work or is stuck Pedal does not operate correctly Can t read or write USB memory successfully Reverberation remains even if you defeat the Reverb effect Material Check Solution Page Depending on the Tone selected pitches played in certain registers will be changed and played at other pitches Is Coarse Tune or Fine Tune set for any specific Part Check the following settings p 54 e TONE EDIT Course Tune Fine Tune p 63 e C T and F T setting in MIDI screen Has the RD 700NX gone out of tune Check the following settings p 67 e System Master Tune settings in Edit mode p 70 e System Temperament
149. ng Method Temperament Key Switching Between Reception of GM GM2 System On and GS Reset Rx GM GM2 System ON Rx GS Reset Specifies whether General MIDI System On General MIDI 2 System On or GS Reset messages from external MIDI devices will be received ON This sets the tuning and keynote tonic Most modern songs are composed and played with the assumption that equal temperament will be used but when classical music was composed there were a wide variety of other tuning systems in existence Playing a composition with its original tuning lets you enjoy or not OFF the sonorities of the chords that the composer originally intended GEES Value When playing with tuning other than equal temperament you need Rx GM GM2 Sys On to specify the keynote for tuning the song to be performed that is the ao cei ON OFF X ese note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key If you choose an equal temperament there s no need to select a keynote e SES EE Setting the Keyboard Touch Equal Temperament This tuning divides an octave You can make advanced settings for the touch used for the keys EQUAL into 12 equal parts Every interval produces about the same 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light amount of slight dissonance The Menu screen appears Just Major This scale eliminates dissonance in fifths and thirds It is unsuited EDIT MENU JUST MAJ f to playing melodies
150. ng the One Touch E Piano Tone SE TONE EDIT button gt 2 Initialize p 53 Restoring the factory settings ee MENU button gt 8 Utility gt Factory Reset All p 85 Disabling button operations Panel Lock EE MENU button ENTER button p 36 MEMO For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004 108 EC and LVD 2006 95 EC For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connect
151. o change smoothly from one note to the next note played The Portamento Time setting determines the time for the change in pitch when the portamento effect is applied to the sound Higher settings will cause the pitch change to the next note to take more time Parameter Value Parameter Value VRL Velocity Range Lower aoe POR SOON VRU Velocity Range Upper Portamento Switch i ei 0 127 NOTE Portamento Time If you set the minimum velocity to a value above the upper limit or set the maximum velocity to a value that is below the lower limit the setting for the other limit is changed to the same value Setting the Change in Volume According to Changing Tone Elements ATK DCY REL COF the Force Used to Play the Keyboard Velocity RES Sense Max You can make changes in tones by adjusting the settings of the following five elements ATK Attack Time Offset The time it takes after the key is pressed for a sound to reach full volume DCY Decay Time Offset This is the time over which the volume decays after the attack is finished REL Release Time Offset The time it takes after the key is released for a sound to become inaudible COF Cutoff Offset Adjusts how much the filter is opened RES Resonance Offset This boosts the portions in the region around the cutoff frequency lending a particular quality to the sound Excessively high settings can produce oscillation causing the sound to distor
152. on audio file formats refer to Types of audio files that the RD 700NX can play p 95 Data was not called up in time for playback of the song You may be able to play the song after waiting a few seconds Please use 44 1 kHz 16 bit linear WAV format audio files or MP3 This audio format is not supported Indication Situation O Error 30 The internal memory capacity of the RD 700NX The internal memory capacity of the is full RD 7OONX is full Error 40 The RD 700NX cannot deal with the excessive The instrument can t deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device MIDI data Error 41 A MIDI cable has been disconnected A MIDI cable has been disconnected Error 43 A MIDI transmission error has occurred A MIDI transmission error has occurred Error 51 System error Repeat procedure or power off There may be a problem with the system then on Error 65 The USB MEMORY connector was subjected to The USB Memory port was subjected to excessive current excessive current The RD 700NX cannot read RD 700SX setup files Other Messages Situation This is displayed when the MIDI button is pressed with Rec Mode ON Indication Unavailable while in Rec Mode File Exists Overwrite OK A file with the same name is already exists The panel is locked Types of audio files that the RD 700NX can play Panel is Locked WAV Sampling Frequency 44 1 kHz
153. on of Edit mode Also raise the Pedal Fees Volume and Control Volume in the Control section Is the Part s volume level turned down Check following settings eet No Sound for Specific Part LAYER LEVEL sliders p 59 e Volume settings in Layer edit mode Ee Is the device enabled to transmit MIDI messages Press the MIDI button so the indicator is lit and turn the LAYER switch on MIDI p 59 No Sound From the Connected MIDI messages cannot be transmitted if LAYER switch is set to OFF Device Is the RD 700NX s controller section MIDI Transmit channel matched to the connected MIDI device s MIDI Receive channel p 60 Make the Ch MIDI Transmit Channel settings in the MIDI screen Has the range in which sounds are to be played the key range been set Check following settings p 62 e Settings for the LWR and UPR Layers in the MIDI screen p 56 e Key Range settings in LAYER EDIT No Sound in a Specific Range With certain Tones for example Rhythm Sets bass Tones and other Tones will not E sound if a portion of the Tone falls outside the recommended range Is V LINK switched on Set the Local ON OFF to ON in the V LINK Setting in Edit mode p 83 Sounds are played with keyboard even when V LINK is switched on 91 Material Problem Tones Are Altered Tone Doesn t Change Keyboard Not Switching to Split Rhythm Not Sounding Effects Not Applied Effects Sound Wrong No Modulation When Modulation Lever is Moved Can
154. ong is playing the tempo won t change If you change the Live Set while song playback is stopped the tempo will be changed to the tempo that is stored in the Live Set Selecting the Song 1 Inthe SONG screen use the W al buttons to move the cursor to the media indication in the screen 00 2 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select the desired media acking Demo Type Explanation INT Songs in the RD 700NX s internal memory SONG RHYTHM Songs in USB memory connected to the USB MEMORY connector Songs ona CD ina CD drive connected to the USB MEMORY connector USB 3 Press the Cursor gt button to move the cursor to Song number 4 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select a song 5 Press the B gt W button so it s lit the song will begin playing When Selecting Songs in Folders Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select the folder containing the song you want to play back a folder icon is shown Press the ENTER button The songs in the folder will be displayed Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select a song To exit the folder use the DEC INC buttons or VALUE dial to select up then press the ENTER button If a single folder contains 500 or more files and folders some files or folders may not be displayed CHED Song number 000 is programmed with a Preset song Enjoy performing on the keyboard along with this song as
155. or Rear Panel lt 1 oe DISPLAY PEDA MEMORY MIDI CONTRAST DAMPER FC2 1 s a si si aA When connecting the USB cable make sure that it is oriented correctly and push it firmly all the way into the connector Do not use excessive force 2 Switch on power to the connected CD drive 3 Switch on the RD 700NX s power e Use a CD drive sold by Roland We cannot guarantee operation if any other CD drive is used e CDs that contain both music tracks and data will not play correctly e The RD 700NX is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that conform the official standards those that carry the COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO logo e The usability and sound quality of audio discs that incorporate copyright protection technology and other nonstandard CDs cannot be guaranteed e For details on music discs that incorporate copyright protection technology please contact the disc manufacturer e You cannot save songs to CDs and you cannot delete songs recorded to CDs Furthermore you cannot format CDs 19 Overview of the RD 700NX Basic Organization of the RD 700NX The RD 700NX can be divided into two sections a controller section and a sound generator section Controller Section Sound Generator Section This section includes the keyboard the Pitch Bend Modulation lever the panel knobs the sliders and any pedal connected to the rear panel Actions such as pressing and releasing of keys on the keyboard depre
156. or W A buttons to select 2 Control 3 Press the ENTER button to display the Edit screen Sustem 1 Key Touch 2 Control 3 Effects A SF Gett 4 Press the Cursor lt q P buttons to select Harmonic Bar Footage assignments in the Tone Wheel screen from the left of the screen EDIT CHarmonic Bar LED ON LED OFF eee d FE PS 5 1 3 LA BEER d FE 1 oO 1 3 5 1 1 3 5 Press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the parameter for changing the Feet LED ON and LED OFF in the screen indicate whether Layer switch is switched on or off Parameter Value UP 1 UPPER 1 UP 2 UPPER 2 16 5 1 3 8 4 2 2 3 2 1 3 5 1 1 3 1 LW 1 LOWER 1 LW 2 LOWER 2 6 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select the Feet 7 When you have finished making the settings press the MENU button extinguishing its indicator You are returned to the Live Set screen 43 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Selecting Stored Settings Live Set The RD 700NX s Layer p 56 and EXTERNAL Layer p 59 tone settings effect settings and other such settings are collectively referred to as a Live Set Once you ve stored your preferred settings and settings for the songs to be performed as a Live Set you can then switch whole groups of settings during a performance just by switching Live Sets You can store up to 100 Live Sets Th
157. ou can copy a song file from the RD 700NX s internal memory to USB memory sold separately You can also copy a song file from USB memory to the RD 700NX s internal memory 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light The Menu screen appears EDIT MENU Sustem Key Touch iL 2 Control 3 Effects eae den deiere 2 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 5 File then press the ENTER button The Edit screen appears EDIT File O LIVE SET Save 1 LIVE SET Load 2 LIVE SET Delete 3 LIVE SET Copy A GUNG Delete 5 SONG Copy 3 Press the Cursor W A buttons to select 5 SONG Copy then press the ENTER button The following screen appears EDIT SONG Copy USB INT I ALL PianoBackings MID Voice NHM DEST 4 Press the LAYER EDIT DEST button to select the type of copy Parameter Description INT gt USB Copy from the RD 700NX s internal memory to USB memory USB gt INT Copy from USB memory to the RD 700NX s internal memory 5 Use the Cursor W A buttons or the VALUE dial to select the song that you want to copy If you do not want to copy the song press the EXIT SHIFT button If you choose ALL all songs will be copied 6 Press the ENTER button to copy the song Be sure never to turn off the power while the copy is in progress CHET If a file with the same name has already been saved the confirmation mess
158. pth of the effect Turning the knob toward the right will deepen the effect and turning it toward the left will lessen the effect 3 To cancel this function press the SOUND FOCUS ON OFF button once more extinguishing the indicator Sounds may become distorted with certain tones City The Sound Focus Type setting lets you specify the Sound Focus effect For details refer to Making Tone Settings p 54 34 Adjusting the Levels of Each Frequency Range EQUALIZER Performance The RD 700NX is equipped with a four band equalizer You can use the EQUALIZER LOW knob LOW MID knob HIGH MID knob and HIGH knob to adjust the level of each frequency range By holding down the EXIT SHIFT button and turning the corresponding knob you can adjust the center frequency of each frequency range NOTE Equalization is applied to the overall sound output from the OUTPUT jacks 1 Press the EQUALIZER ON OFF button to make its indicator light A screen like the one shown below appears and the equalizer is turned on 2 Turn the knobs to adjust the levels and the frequency in each range Rotating a EQUALIZER knob LOW knob LOW MID knob HIGH MID knob HIGH knob in the negative direction cuts the level of that frequency range rotate it in the positive direction boost the level of that range In addition holding down the EXIT SHIFT button and turning a knob toward the negative direction Do ie wil
159. r ccc cece cece cece eee eeees 56 62 99 Index M Master Tune wg ere AS EEN sidan ee ge E 67 Master VolUMe ear re eege hy aetna 67 Max Velocity VEN EE 57 63 M D Modulation Depth 3s see Net Bee ee ENEE ENNEN 64 MENU BOUTON aaceecie ceessasneseccancuguaaetetessecniaees 11 23 MEX cee ete seen ow eee ce ep ee nee ees 54 DEK acces pe owes Gs Oee ee ane ee 54 MFX Ctrl Dest MFX Control Destination 00s 73 Mito BS a ap ema ae ee ae TEIENEI 48 MIDI Button 10 ds keet leie EE 82 MIDI Connectors 0 ccc cc cece cece cent eee eeeeenees 12 MID OUT3 MOdE EE 69 MIDI Qut POr E EE isinin duina 82 84 MIOS CC EE 22 Modu latiONM 454464 E ee 34 Mona Eelere iere 55 D P IMONO PON EE 62 EE ER 41 N Kuele 47 INUUIMGHIG EE 24 O ONE TOUGH EE 11 46 50 ONE TOUCH Screen EE 22 UT EE E ET 12 p PAIN eege 56 62 Panel HOGI no ones de eat soos own aa de oa cde eo Guero eee 36 lege EE 69 Part SWI EE 84 Patten EEN 37 82 PEDAL JACKS EE 12 Pedal MOG EE 67 PHONES JACK EE 12 Pickup DI Te EE 51 PREC RE e WEE 34 Pitch Bend Modulation Lever 0 cece ccc ee ence eens 11 W reen EE 38 SEU 84 POR Portamento Switch Get NNEe EEN a e ENER ENEE 63 Portamento EE 55 Portamento TMG EE 55 POWER ON SWITCHs EEN 12 Pee ey pcigteeageeawsene a ENAA EEE ENEE NETAN SEE 21 Preset memory tege ee EE 20 ET Portamento TIME eessen ee d decide ENEE eyes 63 100 R REC el 86 RECO ING EE 40 PEL prev e ras
160. rea Live Set Rewritable memory System memory System memory contains system parameter settings that specify how the RD 700NX is to operate Rewritable memory User memory USB memor Live Sets can be stored in user memory SONG Live Set USB memory p 18 Live Sets and songs can be stored in USB memory in the same way as in user memory Non rewritable memory Preset memory The data in preset memory cannot be rewritten If you ve edited data that was recalled from preset memory you can store it in rewritable memory user memory or USB memory 20 Overview of the RD 700NX About Live Sets The RD 700NxX lets you store the sounds that you create A sound you create is called a Live Set you can use the buttons to recall a Live Set and then play it Live Sets are organized into a preset bank and a user bank Live Set Controller Section Sound Generator Section Layer UPPER 1 Tone MFX1 MFX2 gt Compressor Equalizer Layer UPPER 2 Tone MFX1 MFX2 Layer LOWER 1 Tone MFX1 MFX2 Layer LOWER 2 Tone MFX1 MFX2 Rhythm Reverb Rhythm has only Chorus reverb Layer RR The RD 700NX features four parts UPPER 1 UPPER 2 LOWER 1 and LOWER 2 that you can use for freely controlling the Internal parts with the RD 700NX s buttons and keyboard These four parts that are used for controlling the Internal parts are collectively known as the Layer Furthermore you can f
161. rect sunlight place it near devices that radiate heat leave it inside an enclosed vehicle or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different water droplets condensation may form inside the unit Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition Therefore before using the unit you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard This can be the cause of malfunction such as keys ceasing to produce sound Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening If you do so please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally Do not put anything that contains water e g flower vases on this unit Also avoid the use of insecticides perfumes alcohol nail polish spray cans etc near the unit Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry soft cloth Maintenance e For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stubborn dirt use a cloth impregnated with a mild non abrasive detergen
162. reely control external MIDI sound generators with the RD 700NX in the same manner as with the Layer You can likewise control the external MIDI sound generator with the four parts UPPER 1 UPPER 2 LOWER 1 and LOWER 2 with this group of four parts being referred to as the EXTERNAL Layer The external MIDI sound generator is assigned to these four parts for control Tone The individual sounds used when playing the RD 700NX are referred to as Tones Tones are assigned to each layer The Tones also include various groups of percussion instrument assembled into Rhythm Sets Each key note number of a Rhythm Set will produce a different percussion instrument Preset bank This contains 300 pre programmed Live Sets Although you cannot rewrite the contents of this bank you are free to create new sounds based on these Live Sets User bank Sounds that you create can be saved in this bank of 100 Live Sets For details on how to save a sound refer to Storing Settings to Live Sets p 45 21 Overview of the RD 700NX Basic Operation Main Screens The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display Note however that your unit may incorporate a newer enhanced version of the system eg includes newer sounds so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual ONE TOUCH Screen When the ONE TOUCH PIANO bu
163. rence pitch the fundamental for the keyboard is eight feet Reducing the pipe to half its length produces a pitch one octave higher conversely doubling the pipe length creates a pitch one octave lower Therefore a pipe producing a pitch one octave below that of the reference of 8 eight feet would be 16 for one octave above the reference the pipe would be A and to take the pitch up yet another octave it would be shortened to 2 1 Access the Live Set screen p 27 USER TW Organ 1 2 Select a Live Set to which one of the TW Organ 1 10 tones is assigned 3 Press the Cursor gt button J 100 The Tone Wheel screen will appear USA T U Draan 1 This Tone Wheel screen appears only when a Tone Wheel Tone is selected for one of the Layer 4 When the Layer LEVEL sliders are moved the harmonic bars move in the display and the tone changes By pressing the Layer switch buttons on and off you can adjust the sounds for other Feet If the cursor is moved to the value at the bottom of the screen you can adjust the sounds for Feet with the DEC INC buttons 5 Press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to Perc and press the DEC INC buttons to change the value Perc Percussion adds an attack type sound to the beginning of the note to give the sound more crispness The attack sound changes according to the value Setting Description OFF No percussion is added 2nd Percussion sounds at a pitc
164. requencies This setting has no effect with respect to SuperNATURAL Piano tones Turns Sound Focus on off Press the SOUND FOCUS ON OFF button to change this setting With some Tones the effect does not work as intended Adjusts the depth of the effect Turn the SOUND FOCUS DEPTH knob to change this setting With some Tones the effect does not work as intended Sound Focus Sw OFF ON Sound Focus Value RS You can make settings for the multi effect applied to a tone The multi effects are general purpose effects that modify the sound itself and are able to completely transform the SS character of the sound There are 84 types of effects and you can choose the type that s suitable for your purposes Some types consist of a single effect such as distortion or flanger and other types combine effects in series or in parallel Reverb and chorus are also provided as multi effect types and these are handled independently from the Reverb p 74 and MEN 2 Chorus p 75 effects described later The RD 700NX lets you apply two multi effects to the tones The two multi effects are connected in series 48 48 4 This sets the pitch of the tone Coarse Tune o l octaves Sets the sound s pitch in semitone units 50 50 50 This sets the pitch of the tone Fine Tune cents Sets the sound s pitch in units of one cent 54 Parameter Value Making Detailed Settings for Tones Description Specifies whether the
165. rn For details refer to Making the Rhythm Settings p 82 Changing the Rhythm Pattern You can select the way a Rhythm is played the pattern to match a variety of different musical genres 1 Inthe RHYTHM screen use the cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the rhythm J 120 RHYTHM number shown in the screen 2 Use the DEC INC buttons or VALUE dial to change the patterns The rhythm s pattern will change 3 To stop the rhythm press the p gt W button so its indicator is off SONG RHY THM 37 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Playing the Songs Here s how to play back SMF music files audio data or songs from a CD CHED You can play songs that are saved on USB memory sold separately For details refer to Connecting the USB Memory p 18 If you want to connect a separately sold CD drive and play back songs from a CD refer to the owner s manual of your CD drive EQUALIZER 1 Press the SELECT button to make the button indicator light The SONG RHYTHM screen will appear 2 Press the Layer EDIT SONG RHYTHM button to access the SONG screen Each time you press the Layer EDIT SONG RHYTHM button you ll alternate between the SONG screen and the RHYTHM screen 3 Press the B W button so it s lit the song will begin playing When you press the p gt E button to turn off its light the song will stop playing Even if you change the Live Set while a s
166. rsor V A buttons to select the layer whose tone you want to change TONE UPIB001 ConcertGrand Layers that have their Layer switch turned off are dimmed in the screen 3 Use the LIVE SET buttons to select the tone category and then use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select a tone CHD If you use the W A buttons to select a layer whose Layer switch is off unlit the Layer switch of the selected layer will blink If you then press the blinking button that layer s Layer switch will turn on lit 30 Performance Adjusting the Volume Level for Individual Layers With the RD 700NX each of the parts that is performed using the internal sound generator is referred to as a Layer For each layer UPPER 1 UPPER 2 LOWER 1 LOWER 2 you can use the Layer switch and Layer LEVEL slider to turn the sound on off and adjust its volume EQUALIZER NTROL SONG RHYTHM REVERB CHORUS DELAY SITE SOUND CUS Layer Layer Switch LEVEL Sliders Layer Switch These buttons turn each layer on off Layers for which the Layer switch indicator is lit on will produce sound when you play the keyboard Layers for which the Layer switch indicator is unlit off will not produce sound even if you play the keyboard Each Layer switch will alternately turn on off each time it is pressed Layer LEVEL Slider KA RR Adjusts the volume of an individual layer When a layer s Layer switch indicator is not lighte
167. rved by Roland Corporation Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content for the creating performing recording and distributing original musical works Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modified form for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network MMP Moore Microprocessor Portfolio refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture which was developed by Technology Properties Limited TPL Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group MPEG Layer 3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation GS KC is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Contents USING THE UNIT SAPELY ge ees 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ag Mgr dE eege weg Se 6 Panel Descrtptions ccc eee cece cece ee eees 10 FIONU PANG ee ee eebe 10 E EE 12 Getting KT UE 13 Placing the RD 700NX on a Stand 13 Connecting the Power Cord e EEN eg 14 Connecting the External Equipment to RD Z00NX 15 Connecting Pedals EE 16 Turning the Power On and On 17 Turning On the Power et NENe evan MEN KEEN e 17 Turning Off the eme EE de ENER ENER EE e 17 Adjusting e Ce UE 18 Adjusting the Display mr Ze gge giereg de dE de ENEE 18 Connecting the
168. s rear panel to the USB connector of your computer you ll be able to do the following things e var e Use the RD 700NX to play SMF music files played back by MIDI What is the USB MIDI Driver compatible software The USB MIDI Driver is a software which passes data between the RD 700NX and the application sequencer software etc that is running on the USB connected computer By transferring MIDI data between the RD 700NX and your sequencer software you ll be able to enjoy a wide range of possibilities for music production and editing The USB MIDI Driver sends data from the application to the RD 700NX and passes data from the RD 700NxX to the application USB Connector Application USB Cable Computer USB connector USB MIDI Connector USB Driver USB cable Computer USB MIDI connector RD 700NX Ett PLUUI Bow Refer to the Roland website for system requirements be T WE Depending on the type of computer you re using this may not RD 700NX SN operate correctly For details on supported operating systems refer to the Roland website Roland website http www roland com Caution e To avoid the risk of malfunction and or speaker damage always make sure to turn the volume all the way down and turn off the power on all equipment before you make any connections e Only MIDI data can be transmitted and received via USB e A USB cable is not included If you need to
169. separate electrical outlet connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet Before connecting this unit to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunctions and or damage to speakers or other devices Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power If you need to turn off the power completely first turn off the POWER switch then unplug the power cord from the power outlet For this reason the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible Placement Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of interference This device may interfere with radio and television reception Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off Do not expose the unit to di
170. sing FC1 FC2 1 S2 or a slider to control the multi effect Parameter Description MFX Ctrl Dest I MFX Control UPPER 1 UPPER 2 The multi effect of the layer you LOWER 1 LOWER 2 specify here can be controlled Destination Changing the Harmonic Bar Settings Harmonic Bar Refer to the Changing the Layer LEVEL Slider Feet Assignments p 43 73 Detailed Settings for Each Function Reverb Chorus Settings Making Reverb Settings Here you can edit the reverb and chorus settings Reverb adds the reverberation characteristics of halls or auditoriums Six different types are offered so you can select and use the type that NOTE suits your purpose Making abrupt changes in the settings values may cause the sound to become distorted or overly loud Carefully monitor volume levels while making the settings You can set the amount of reverb applied separately for each individual tone p 56 1 Press the MENU button getting the indicator to light Reverb Type The Menu screen appears Select the reverb type EDIT MENU When you change the Reverb Type the Reverb parameters will be automatically adjusted to the optimal values Rather than setting the System reverb parameters one by one you can make the settings more easily 1 Key Touch by first setting the Reverb Type and then changing only the necessary 2 Control 3 Effects parameters A Compressor The way the REVERB button s indicators light changes with the
171. songs and each of the One Touch buttons and LIVE SET buttons corresponds to one of the songs e All rights reserved Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws e No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT connectors EQUALIZER A 2 REVERB CHORUS DELAY COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS S lt ken A DEPTH ROOM DEPTH z 1 HALL 1 CHORUS a 2 CATHEDRAL 2 DELAY lt When you enter Demo mode the various settings will be in the same state as they are immediately after the RD 700NX is powered up Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Live Set p 45 1 Hold down the SPLIT button and press the TRANSPOSE button The Demo screen appears 2 Use the Cursor W A buttons the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select a demo song 3 Press the ENTER button or the TONE EDIT PLAY button to start playback of the demo song When the last song finishes playing playback will return to the first song and continue 4 Press the EXIT SHIFT button or the LAYER EDIT MENU button to stop a demo song during playback CHE e If you ve selected Tone Preview press one of the One Touch buttons or the LIVE SET buttons e The demo songs will play consecutively starting with the song of the button you pressed e Pressing a One Touch button or a LIVE SET button during playback stops the song being played
172. ssages EE 94 ere Aer he isores ts 95 EE AE eebe 96 e EE 96 DEE os eer 96 DOVGW E 96 About the Ivory Feel Keyboard 0000 97 Features of an Ivory Feel Kevboard ccc cece cence eee eeee 97 HANGING TT 97 Care and Maintemance ccses lt siscevseeesectndecewse cower es 97 Main Specifications ccc cee eee cece e tenes 98 NGG EE 99 Purpose Oriented Index cece cece cee eees 102 Panel Descriptions Front Panel mmm mmm o o o O Roland e Jl Se EECHER WR SR WEE E e ai Gr N T V LINK H VOLUME LOW MID ON OFF ROOM DEPTH CHORUS 4 HALL d CATHEDRAL E DELAY 1 VOLUME slider Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel OUTPUT jacks PHONES jack and BALANCED OUT jacks p 18 2 V LINK Button Switching this on lets you control external V LINK compatible video equipment connected to the RD 700NX p 83 3 EQUALIZER LOW Knob Adjusts the sound s low frequency range p 35 LOW MID Knob Adjusts the sound s low midrange frequencies p 35 HIGH MID Knob Adjusts the sound s high midrange frequencies p 35 HIGH Knob Adjusts the sound s high frequency range p 35 You can adjust the center frequency of each band by holding down the EXIT SHIFT button and turning the corresponding EQUALIZER knob LOW knob LOW MID knob HIGH MID knob HIGH knob EQUALIZER ON OFF Button Turns the equalizer on off p
173. ssing a damper pedal and so forth are converted to MIDI messages and sent to the sound generator section or to an external MIDI device ITU Sound Generator Section The sound generator section produces the sound Here MIDI messages received from the controller section or external MIDI device are converted to musical signals which are then output as analog signals from the OUTPUT and PHONES jacks Controller Section controllers such as keyboard pitch bend lever etc About Memory Memory provides storage locations where Live Sets and other settings are stored There are three types of memory temporary memory rewritable memory and non rewritable memory RD 700NX Temporary memory Non rewritable memory Rewritable memory Temporary area System memory Preset memory User memory When you play the keyboard or play back the SMF sounds are Live Set Live Set e e e SC bugs produced according to the settings that are in the temporary area When you edit a patch the changes you make do not directly modify the data in memory rather the data is read into the temporary area then modified Data for the patch you select via the front panel buttons is called up to this area The settings in the temporary area will be lost when you turn off the power or call up other settings If you want to keep the data that s in the temporary area you must store it into rewritable memory Temporary memory Temporary a
174. t Parameter TX CC Description 8 E Higher values produce a milder attack lower values produce a sharper attack The time it takes for the volume to fall increases as the value is raised lowering the value decreases the decay time Higher values produce longer decay set lower values for a clear cut sound Higher values brighten the sound lower values make the sound seem darker Higher value makes the special quality of the sound stronger lower value reduce these characteristics Set the change in volume that occurs in response to the force used to play the keyboard velocity and the maximum value of the change Sns Velocity Sense This setting determines how the volume changes in response to the velocity MAX Velocity Max This is the maximum velocity value produced when you play the keyboard Parameter Description The volume is increased as the keyboard is played with greater force when a positive Value is used is when a negative value is selected the volume decreases as the keys are played with greater force If this is set to 0 the volume will not be affected by the strength of your Velocity Sense playing on the keyboard MAX Lowering this value will produce Velocity Max softer notes even if you play the keyboard strongly Changing the Pitch Coarse Tune Fine Tune Here you can adjust the pitch of the tone Parameter RPN__ Description Value C T Sets th
175. t Afterwards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft dry cloth e Never use benzine thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Repairs and Data e Please be aware that all data contained in the unit s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs Important data should always be backed up USB memories or written down on paper when possible During repairs due care is taken to avoid the loss of data However in certain cases such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data Additional Precautions Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or the improper operation of the unit To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit s memory on USB memories Unfortunately it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit s memory or USB memories once it has been lost Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions Never str
176. ta e Return the song tempo to its original setting to 0 39 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Recording Audio The RD 700NxX lets you easily record your performance as an audio file You can then play back the recording to evaluate your performance LAYER SWITCH CONTRO S IG RHYT VOLUME Getting ready to record You must not disconnect the USB memory Connect your USB memory to the external memory connector p 18 Select the tone that you want to play p 27 Press the SELECT button Press the Layer EDIT SONG RHYTHM button to access the SONG screen 5 Press the TONE EDIT REC button The display will indicate New Song The TONE EDIT REC button will light the B gt W button will blink and the RD 700NX will enter recording standby mode If you decide to cancel recording press the TONE EDIT STOP button A WN Starting stopping recording 6 Press the p gt W button The p gt W button will light and recording will begin 7 Press the P W button Recording will stop and a screen will appear allowing you to rename the song You can also stop recording by pressing the TONE EDIT REC button 8 Use the cursor lt q gt buttons to move the cursor to the position where you want to enter a character 9 Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to enter the desired name Pressing the Layer EDIT DELETE button will delete one character and
177. tart stops playback of the song or rhythm p 37 p 38 CONTROL LAYER LEVEL Button This determines the function of the LAYER LEVEL sliders p 73 MIDI Button Puts the RD 700NxX in control of the external MIDI sound generator p 86 SPLIT Button This button selects Split mode whereby the keyboard is divided into two regions allowing you to play separate sounds with the right and left hands p 29 In addition you can listen to the demo songs by simultaneously pressing this button and the TRANSPOSE button DEMO PLAY p 25 TRANSPOSE Button Sets the range of the keyboard to transposed p 32 In addition you can listen to the demo songs by simultaneously pressing this button and the SPLIT button DEMO PLAY p 25 6 PIANO CONCERT STUDIO MALLET LAYER EDIT TONE EDIT DISPLAY 8 This shows the Live Set names and the values of various settings etc LAYER EDIT Button This allows you to change the Layer settings p 56 You can also use this to assign functions in some screens TONE EDIT Button This allows you to change the tone settings p 54 You can also use this to assign functions in some screens DEC Button INC Button These are used to modify values If you keep on holding down one button while pressing the other the value change accelerates VALUE Dial This is used to modify values Cursor A V lt 4 P Buttons 10 Press these to switch pages
178. the standard touch You can play with the most natural touch This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano This sets the keyboard to a heavy touch You have to finger the keyboard more forcefully than usual in order to play fortissimo ff so the keyboard touch feels heavier Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to what you play An even heavier setting than HEAVY This setting provides even more precise adjustment of the key touch than available with the Key Touch setting alone This allows you to achieve a more precise setting for the Key Touch by specifying an intermediate value between Key Touch settings The touch sensitivity becomes heavier as the value increases When this parameter is set to a value that exceeds the upper or lower limit the setting for Key Touch one of five possible values is automati cally changed to accommodate the value you ve specified Description Volume levels and the way sounds are played change in response to the velocity The fixed velocity value you specify here will determine the volume and the way the sound is produced regardless of your keyboard playing strength This sets the interval from the time the key is played to when the sound is produced As the value is decreased the timing of the sound is delayed more when more force is used to play the keys As the value is increased the timing of the sound is delayed more when less force is used to play th
179. time you press that button the stored variation will be selected Making Detailed Settings With the RD 700NX you can also make more detailed settings to make the sound even better match your favorite piano performances Configurations can be stored for each variation Please refer to each as needed e Making Detailed Settings for the Piano Tones gt p 46 e Making Detailed Settings for the E Piano Tones gt p 50 When you edit a setting an uyn will appear If you turn off the power or select a One Touch tone or a Live Set while the is shown the changes you made will be discarded If you want to keep the settings save the Live Set p 45 26 Performance Performing with a Variety of Live Sets The RD 700NX comes with a many built in Sounds Each one of these individual sounds is called a Live Set Live Sets are assigned to the LIVE SET buttons according to the tone category selected Each category has several variations Try selecting and performing with a number of different Live Sets EQUALIZER LAYER SWITCH CONTROL SONG RHYTHM 2 CHORUS DELAY COMPRESSOR SOUND FOCUS 5 Press the BANK PRESET button or the BANK USER button to select the bank The indicator of the selected button will light Press any of the LIVE SET buttons to select the category The indicator of the selected LIVE SET button will light PRESET Use the DEC INC buttons or VALUE dial to select the tone Clav 1
180. ting system When you press one of the ONE TOUCH E PIANO buttons all settings other than tone settings will be set to their power up default values Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Live Set p 45 In the ONE TOUCH E PIANO screen use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to select the variation that you want to edit Press the TONE EDIT button The tone edit screen will appear Press the Cursor lt q gt buttons to switch screens and press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to the parameter to be set Move the cursor to one of the following menus and press the ENTER button then select the parameter you want to set in the screen that follows 1 Key Touch Edit 2 Initialize Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to set the value For details on the parameters refer to the E Piano Parameters table If you want to save the setting press the LAYER EDIT WRITE button The confirmation message appears Press the ENTER button to save the settings If you want to cancel press the EXIT SHIFT button When you finish making settings press the EXIT SHIFT button You are returned to the ONE TOUCH E PIANO screen E Piano Parameters Parameter Tone Bar Angle Pickup Distance Bell Thump Bell Character Damper Noise Key Off Reso Key Off Resonance HUM Noise Tuning Type Level Value TINE EP TINE EP2 FM TINE TINE EP3 TINE EP4 REE
181. tion Error 1 You can only read the music file Error 2 An error occurred during writing Error 10 No storage media is inserted Error 11 Insufficient free memory at the save destination Error 14 An error occurred during reading Action You can only read the music file It can not be saved An error occurred during writing The external media s protect tab may be in the Protect writing prohibited position or the external media may not yet be initialized No external media is inserted Insert the external media and try again Either use different external media or delete unneeded files before you try the operation again There is not sufficient free memory in the save destination Insert other external media and try again Alternatively you can initialize the external media An error occurred during reading The external media may be corrupted Error 15 The data format is not compatible with this instrument Error 16 Data could not be read fast enough for playback of the song Error 18 Supports 44 1kHz 16 bit linear mono or stereo audio format and MP3 format 94 Only files in the following formats can be used e Live Set files with an extension of RDS e SMF music files with an extension of MID The file is unreadable The data format is not a K S compatible with the RD 700NX e Audio files with an extension of WAV or MP3 For details
182. to the home and all its The symbol alerts the user to things that must be furnishings as well to domestic animals carried out The specific thing that must be done is or pets indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet tege ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNING Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection seeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit D secocoococososocoooooooosoooooooooooooooosooooeoooooooosooososocooooooooooooocoooooooosoooooooeoooooooosooooooooooooooooooooooooo Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page secocooosoosoooooooooosoooooooococooooosoosooooooocoosooooosoosocooooosoooooosoooooosocooosoococooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Never install the unit in any of the following locations e Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight sl in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of aN heat generating
183. tone will play polyphonically POLY or monophonically MONO The MONO setting is effective when playing a solo instrument tone such as sax or flute Additionally when this is set to MONO LEGATO you can have monophonic performances played legato Legato is a playing style in which the spaces between notes are smoothed creating a flowing feel with no borders between the notes This creates a smooth transition between notes Mono Poly which is effective when you wish to simulate the hammering on and pulling off techniques used by a guitarist MONO POLY MONO LEGATO Portamento SW ON OFF Portamento Time 0 127 Bend Range 0 24 semitone Attack Time Offset Release Time Offset Cutoff Offset 64 463 Resonance Offset Decay Time Offset Only the last played note will sound Two or more notes can be played simultaneously Legato is applied to monophonic performances Portamento is a function that causes the pitch to change smoothly from one note to the next note played With the Mono Poly parameter set to MONO portamento is especially effective when simulating playing techniques such as a violin glissandos The Portamento Time setting determines the time for the change in pitch when the portamento effect is applied to the sound Higher settings will cause the pitch change to the next note to take more time This sets the amount of pitch change that will occur when you move the Pitch Bend lever 2 octaves
184. tor Factory Reset Current 85 y p You are returned to the Live Set screen Factory Reset All p 85 You ll be returned to the Live Set screen or the One Touch screen CHD If you want to save this settings press the LAYER EDIT WRITE button Settings saved in the RD 700NX are not deleted even when the power is turned off However following settings are not memorized 66 Tuning to Other Instruments Pitches Master Tune For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments ensure that each instrument s basic pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments In general the tuning of an instrument is indicated by the pitch in Hertz Hz of the middle A note Parameter Value Master Tune 415 3 440 0 466 2 Adjusting the Volume Master Volume Adjusts the volume of the entire RD 700NX Value 0 127 Parameter Master Volume Preventing Equalizer Settings from Being Switched EQ Mode You can store different equalizer settings p 35 for each individual Live Set p 44 This setting determines whether or not the Live Set equalizer settings values are to be changed when Live Sets are switched Parameter Description Live Set Live Sets are switched EQ Mode SYSTEM when Live Sets are switched Equalizer settings change when Equalizer settings do not change Detailed Settings for Each Function Preventing Pedal Settings from Being Switche
185. tton or ONE TOUCH E PIANO button is pressed setting the RD 700NX to the optimal status for Piano or E Piano performances this screen is displayed p 26 01 Concert Grand SuperWAT URAL Piano Live Set Screen The currently selected Live Set is displayed p 27 You can edit this Live Set PRESET Clav 1 Tone Wheel Screen In the Live Set screen when any ORGAN Tone Tone Wheel 1 10 is selected for any of the Layer this screen is displayed when the Cursor gt button is pressed The mode when this screen is displayed is called Tone Wheel mode and while in this mode you can simulate the creation of sounds using an organ s harmonic bars p 42 Pressing the Cursor EXIT SHIFT button when this screen is displayed returns you to the Live Set screen 2 100 Ue TW Organ 1 EEO 0000 22 Song Rhythm Screen When the SONG RHYTHM SELECT button is pressed this screen is displayed You can change Rhythm patterns Songs and the tempo p 37 p 38 2 120 RHYTHM RHY OOO Metronome SONG RHYTHM You can also connect USB memory sold separately to the USB MEMORY connector and play SMF music files or audio files that you ve saved in the USB memory d 120 SONG USB Song 1 SONG RHYTHM REC S Of SONG 00 00 USPE O02 Audio Voice 02 06 SONG RHYTHM REC If SMF music file is selected the measure number is shown in the upper right of the screen If an audio file
186. ue a i ter rt 6 When you ve finished editing press the TONE EDIT button so its indicator goes out A4 You will return to the Live Set screen Midi Fres 1000Hz Effects are not applied to Tones for which the TONE EDIT MFX 1 MFX 2 settings are set to O THRU p 54 CED You can switch the multi effect on off and adjust its depth for the tone of the currently selected layer By switching layers you can adjust the tone settings for each layer p 30 41 Using the Convenient Functions in Performances Simulating the Creation of Organ Tones When any of the TW Organ 1 10 Tones is selected for any of the layer you can perform in Tone Wheel mode in which the creation of organ sounds is simulated An organ features nine harmonic bars that can be drawn in and out and by using the bars in different combinations of positions a variety of different tones can be created Different Feet are assigned to each bar with the pitches of the sounds being determined by these Feet You can simulate the creation of tones using the harmonic bars by assigning Feet to the Layer LEVEL sliders While there are only four Layer LEVEL sliders you can switch the Feet setting by turning the Layer switch buttons on and off thus allowing you to assign eight Feet settings to the sliders What Are Feet Feet basically refers to the lengths of pipe used in pipe organs The length of pipe used to produce the refe
187. ursor W A buttons to select 0 SYSTEM and then press the ENTER button Press the Cursor lt q gt buttons to switch screens and press the Cursor W A buttons to move the cursor to USB Memory Mode EDIT System OT 517 52 Mode LIVE SET LIYE SET Ctrl Ch DFF USE Driver USB Memory Mode USB MIDI Thru Sum WRITE Use the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial to edit the value GENERIC Value Mode1 Mode Parameter USB Memory Mode Press the LAYER EDIT WRITE button Turn the power off then on again Using the RD 700NX as a USB MIDI Interface If the RD 700NX is connected to your computer performance data from a MIDI device connected to the RD 700NX s MIDI IN connector can be sent to your computer Parameter Description Performance data from the device connected to the RD 700NX s MIDI IN connector will not be sent to your USB MIDI Thru Sw computer Performance data from the device connected to the RD 700NX s MIDI IN connector will be sent to your computer Material Troubleshooting If the RD 700NX does not function in the way you expect first check the following points If this does not resolve the problem consult your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Station If certain messages appear in the display during operation please refer to Error Messages Other Messages p 94 Problem Check Solution Page Is the RD 700NX s power
188. yer Key Range Set the keyboard range in which each Layer will sound This can be used to make notes in different areas of the keyboard play different Tones Specify the lower limit LWR and upper limit UPR of the key range being set You can also set this by pressing a specific key and then pressing the ENTER button Parameter Value LWR Key Range Lower A0 C8 UPR Key Range Upper e This is effective only when the SPLIT button is on p 29 in the key range settings e You cannot set the key range s lower limit higher than the upper limit nor can you set the upper limit below the lower limit CHD FUL is displayed when the SPLIT button is set to OFF In this case the SPLIT button is automatically switched on when the value is changed to something other than FUL with the DEC INC buttons or the VALUE dial You can use Layer switch for each individual layer to select whether or not MIDI Note messages for that layer are to be transmitted p 59 Using the RD 700NX As a Master Keyboard Changing the Range That Plays in Response to the Velocity Velocity Range This specifies the lower limit LWR and upper limit UPR of the range in which the tone is played according to how strongly the keys are played velocity Make this setting when you want the tone to change depending on the key velocity Smoothly Changing the Pitch Portamento Portamento is a function that causes the pitch t

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