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Problem
A
"buzz"
is heard from the
external amplifier.
Unable to select a specific
parameter
MIDI messages are not
transmitted from the FR-4x.
No sound from a connected
MIDI device.
MIDI-related issues
Unable to read from/write to
USB flash drive.
Can't save to USB flash drive.
Audio recording won't start or
stops unexpectedly.
The song (Audio files) won't
to play.
The bellows exhibits an erratic
behavior.
Action
Is the external amplifier or other device used with the FR-4x connected to a different AC
power outlet?
Connect the amplifier or other device to the same AC outlet as the FR-4x.
Could the part whose parameter you are attempting to edit be turned off?
If the part whose parameter you are attempting to edit is turned off, that parameter cannot be
selected (a message appears in the display).
Turn on the applicable part, and try again.
Could the
"MIDI Out/In"
be set to "In"?
"MIDI Out/In"
"Out "
Set the
to
Could the global filter be applied?
Check the setting as described in
Does the FR-4x's MIDI transmit channel match the MIDI receive channel of the connected
external MIDI device?
Set the MIDI transmit channel.
What MIDI channels does the FR-4x use by default?
"MIDI channels"
See the
table.
The FR-4x does not receive MIDI messages recorded on a computer / The FR-4x does not
respond to the performance of an external MIDI device.
5 Could the
"External Seq Playback"
5 Could the
"MIDI Out/In"
parameter be "Out"? Change the
The external sequencer keeps displaying a
The bellows sends too many data at once (its data are transmitted on many channels
simultaneously).
Select a different resolution. This leads to a coarser resolution, and maybe to audible steps, but
at least, your sequencer will be able to record the data. See
Are you using a Roland USB flash drive (sole separately)?
Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non Roland USB flash drive products.
Check the format of your USB flash drive.
The FR-4x can use USB flash drive that has been formatted as FAT or FAT32. If your USB flash
drive was formatted using any other method, please re-format it.
Is there sufficient free space on the USB flash drive?
Are you using a Roland USB flash drive (sole separately)?
Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non Roland USB flash drive products.
Is there sufficient free space on the USB flash drive?
The file type of the song is not one of the file types that the FR-4x can play.
It may be that the song data is damaged.
If the bellows doesn't work as expected, causing notes to sound even while it is not moved, its
sensors may need resetting.
To do this, follow these steps:
a
Switch off the FR-4x.
b
Close the bellows pressing the air button.
NOTE
Be sure to close very well the bellows to purge all air that remain.
[ K ]
c
Press and hold the
on.
After a few seconds, the display shows
d
Switch off and switch on the FR-4x.
If this operation doesn't solve the problem, contact your Roland dealer.
"Global Setting "
(p. 83) parameter be "Off"? Change the setting to
"MIDI Out/In"
"MIDI Buffer Overflow"
"Bellows TX "
[ J ]
and
buttons while switching the FR-4x back
"Complete CALB"
and then returns to the main page.
Troubleshooting
"On "
parameter to
"In "
message.
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