Roland rd-700sx manual

Pressed to return to a previous screen or to cancel a procedure that is 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 p. If you keep on holding down one button while pressing the other, the value change accelerates. Remove the cover for installation of optional wave expansion boards SRX Series p.

With a pedal connected to the FC-1 or FC-2 jack, you can then assign a variety of functions to the pedal p. Provide output of the audio signals. These are connected to an amp or other device. Connectors for balanced output of the audio signals. Connect to mixers and other such gear p. For more information about the wave expansion board tones, refer to the patch list included with the wave expansion board. However, some of the tone names may be displayed differently on the RDSX.

Check 36page as you refer to the tone names. Avoid touching any of the electronic components or connectors. If an unsuitable screwdriver is used, the head of the screw may be stripped.

After installation of the Wave Expansion Boards is complete, be sure to replace the cover. Remove only the specified screws. There are two slots A and B into which a board can be installed. Then, remove the cover. Screws to be removed. You can remove the cover easily by pressing on the lower part of the cover above. After installation of the Wave Expansion Boards has been completed, check to confirm that the installed boards are being recognized correctly.

The number of tones and Rhythm Sets contained in the expansion board is displayed. Use the procedure in. Consulter la p. Enlevez seulement les vis indiquees. Detacher la plaque arriere en enlevant les vis indiquees sur le schema suivant. De cette facon, la carte sera bien fixee a sa place. Mettre hors tension de la facon decrite sous. The RDSX 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.

Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these. Is the volume level of the RDSX or connected amp turned all the way down? Is the power to the RDSX or connected amp turned off? Use audio cables to connect audio equipment, such as an amp or speakers. Use USB cables to connect computer.

Connecting the pedal to the FC-1 or FC-2 jack allows you to assign a variety of functions to the pedal p. This instrument 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. Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified.

Also completely turn down the volume of any connected audio device and other equipment. In the unlikely event the power is turned off or cut off while Factory Reset p. 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. Turning off the power while Factory Reset is in progress may result in corrupted internal data and may prevent the power from being turned on again.

If you have confirmed that the internal data has been lost, or if a similar problem exists, consult the retailer from whom you purchased the instrument, or the nearest Roland Service Center.

Note, however, that Roland assumes no liability, including compensation, for consequences arising from any loss of data. Executing this operation deletes the Setup settings p. 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 where and how the display is situated.

Settings saved in the RDSX are not deleted even when the power is turned off. The RDSX can be divided into two sections: a keyboard controller section and a sound generator section. The two sections are connected internally by means of MIDI. Actions such as pressing and releasing of keys on the keyboard, depressing a pedal, and so forth, are converted to MIDI messages and sent to the sound generator section, or to an external MIDI device. The sound generator section produces the sound.

When using the RDSX, you will notice that a variety of different categories come into play when working with sounds. What follows is a simple explanation of each sound category. Tones are assigned to each part.

A sound generator of this type which can control multiple sounds using one device is referred to as a multitimbral sound generator. The RDSX contains a multitimbral sound generator capable of playing sixteen Tones simultaneously.

Since different Tones can be assigned to each of the Parts and controlled individually, you can have multiple Tones play simultaneously, divide the keyboard into separate ranges and have different Tones sound in the different parts Split , and enjoy playing ensemble performances. This is the screen that is ordinarily displayed. You can change the Setups p. In addition, you can make detailed settings for the MIDI messages to be transmitted to the external sound generator p.

A mark is displayed to the right of the tone name when you select an key multisampled piano tone in the Tone screen. With Clock Source p. The tempo can be changed with the external MIDI devices when this mark is indicated. With EQ Mode p.

Equalizer settings do not change when Setups are switched while this mark is indicated. With Pedal Mode p. Pedal settings do not change when Setups are switched while this mark is indicated. The button indicators automatically light according to the values set. The CURSOR buttons are used for switching screens, and for moving to an item whose setting you want to change by moving the cursor. When more than one parameter is present in a screen, the name and value of the parameter to be changed is shown with a box around it.

Keep the button pressed for continuous adjustment. When you enter the number, the value will blink. This indicates that the value has not yet been finalized.

Only numerical values can be entered using the numeric keys. The RDSX features the internal demo songs that exhibit the special capabilities. A total of. Store any arrangements of settings that you want to keep in Setup p. When all songs have been played, playback will return to the first song and resume. PIANO] ends the demo and returns the original screen to the display.

With the RDSX, you can call up the optimal settings for piano performances with the press of a single button. PIANO] sets the entire keyboard to play with the electric piano tone. With the RDSX, you can also make more detailed settings to make the sound even better match your favorite piano performances.

If you want to preserve these settings, record them to a setup p. For details, refer to p. The numerical value that can be entered with each button is indicated beneath the buttons. Press different keys to play different percussion instruments.

The combination of sounds assigned to the keyboard varies according to the Rhythm set. Use the following procedure when selecting tones stored on an wave expansion board.

You can perform using combinations of tones by turning each zone 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. You can change the point at which the keyboard is divided the Split Point in Split mode. A screen such as the following appears, and the current value of the setting is displayed.

When the split point is set, the Key Range p. The screen Zone names are indicated in uppercase letters. You can transpose performances without changing the keys you are playing, as well as change the pitch by an octave. Even when the Transpose function is turned on, the Split Point remains unchanged.

You can set the degree of transposition for each of the Zone individually. The RDSX 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. Rotating the knob clockwise applies a deeper reverb, and rotating it counterclockwise applies less reverb.

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.

Rotating the knob clockwise applies a deeper chorus, and rotating it counterclockwise applies less chorus. 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.

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 predetermined for each tone, and cannot be changed. When the Tone Wheel screen is displayed, the Pitch Bend Lever is set so that tilting the lever from left to right switches the Rotary effect from fast to slow.

For details, refer to. Switching on the Sound Control function suppresses differences in volume for a more consistent sound. In addition, rotating [MID FREQ] in the negative direction lowers the frequency, while rotating it in the positive direction raises the frequency. You can press [F2] to get a numerical reading for the value of the setting.

You can set the RDSX so that the equalizer settings are not changed when you change setups. Sounds may be distorted with certain knob settings. The arpeggio starts, with the notes being played in the sequence the keys were pressed. At the factory settings, arpeggios continue playing even after the keys are released, but you can also have arpeggios stop playing when you release the keys p. When you are performing arpeggios while a rhythm is playing, the arpeggio stops playing at the same time the rhythm stops.

You can select the way an arpeggio is played the style to match a variety of different musical genres. The way arpeggio is played and the tempo display may differ with some arpeggio Styles. You can perform using Rhythms combined with various functions, for example performing arpeggios while a Rhythm is playing. Before playing the rhythm, first check the screen using the following procedure.

You can select the way a Rhythm is played the pattern to match a variety of different musical genres. The way Rhythm is played and the tempo display may differ with some Rhythm Patterns. Refer to. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password?

Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions. Enter a new password. RD SX. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. For the U. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire. Once you change the setting, the tempo indicated in the Tone screen and the tempo setting for the arpeggiator p.

You can select Tones other than Rhythm Sets. When this setting is changed, the Part 10 Tone also changes. With Clock Source p. If you want to keep the recorded content, save the Setup file to your computer p. Perform on the RDSX. Number 1— Use of these modes requires that the settings be switched with the RDSX, and the two modes cannot be used simultaneously.

Page MEMO If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Station. This permits playback of music files bearing the GS logo GS music files. The internal memory capacity of the RDSX may be full. Delete files stored on the RDSX memory. Can not Delete The data cannot be deleted. Rate Hz 0. StepRate Hz 0. The speed at which the pitch changes can also be specified in terms of a note- value of a specified tempo. The chorus sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right.

HiStp Rt Hz 0. Negative - settings will invert the phase. This is a special wah effect an effect in which the tone is changed cyclically produced by shifting the filter in a cyclic fashion. This creates a swirling effect by adding sounds that are out of phase with the original sound. Higher values of Middle 2 Q will result in a narrower area being affected. Page Parameter Value Description 0— Adjust the ratio with which the overtones generated by the enhancer are combined with the direct sound.

High Gain — L64 is far left, 0 is center, and 63R is far right. With a setting of DW only the direct sound will be output, and with a setting of DW only the chorus Low Gain — Page Parameter Value Description Dly3 Time — ms, Adjust the time delay from the direct note sound until when delay 3 sound is heard.

Dly4 Time — ms, Adjust the time delay from the direct note sound until when delay 4 sound is heard. The volume will change together with the degree of distortion. Enhancer Mix 0— Adjust the ratio with which the overtones generated by the enhancer Page Reverb Parameter Reverb Parameter These settings allow you to select the desired type of reverb, and its characteristics.

Page Tone List No. Harmonics Gt. Feedback Acoustic Bs. Click Mtrnm. Page Shortcut List Shortcut List You can easily change settings for the following functions using a number of related buttons.

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